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Happily Ever After Preschool
5.0
Caring and nurturing environment
They go beyond childcare to meet the changing needs of the children and families.
- Silvana M.
Tender Loving Care
5.0
I have known Rowena for 14 years and have worked under her in a child care setting. She was a wonderful director and will offer great child care in her home. She is loving, caring, nurturing, creative and very hard working. I would trust her with my precious granddaughters and am proud to be able...
- Jane M
New Hope Faithful Friends Academy
5.0
New Hope Faithful Friends Acadmey is wonderful. My Son loves Ms. Glenda and hes so happy when I pick him up from class. We are in the afternoon preschool class and he is learning so much. I could not be happier. WAY TO GO MS. GLENDA and STAFF. We love you and we can wait to get back to our center...
- Maggie Ann S.
Young Stars Care Group
5.0
Holly provided exceptional care for my daughter from when she was 3 months old to when she was almost 1 1/2 years old. I loved receiving text messages and pictures of my daughter throughout the day while I was at work. She also even took her care group for walks and visited me at work on...
- Nicollette W.
North Star Family Day Care
5.0
North Star Family Day Care goes above and beyond my expectations! I feel so blessed to met Ms. Dalia who provides attentive, thorough care for my little. I never stress or worry about what is happening when my girl is there. Finding a day care you can trust is worth all the money in the world, the...
- Melissa P.
Family daycares in Athens, IL
Russell Family Childcare
2141 S 200 E, Kokomo, IN
5.0
(1)
We are a high quality, affordable, hands on, family child care home. We are serious about getting dirty, laughing loudly, acting silly and exploring the wonder and joy that comes in childhood. We are fully engaged with each other throughout the day, learning and growing in a safe, loving...
Happily Ever After Preschool
6204 Myrtle Avenue, Ridgewood, NY
5.0
(1)
At Happily Ever After we remain committed to bringing the highest quality Early Childhood Education and care to our children and their families. We regularly update our curriculum to align with State Accreditation Standards and continuously are developing new enrichment programs to meet the needs...
5.0
"Caring and nurturing environment
They go beyond childcare to meet the changing needs of the children and families."
Silvana M.
Tender Loving Care
2380 Zircon St., Canton, OH
5.0
(4)
Tender Loving Care wants your child to have the BEST care possible! Child care is provided out of our home with flexibility for trips to the park or other places for fun activities for your child/ren. I am looking to care for one family a couple nights a week. I have an Education degree and 15...
5.0
"Would trust her over and over again with my baby... and hopefully soon with our next one. She is always positive and keeps the best interest of each child mind. She is a blessing to watch anyone's children."
Amy
New Hope Faithful Friends Academy
700 West Stallings Street, Clayton, NC
5.0
(2)
New Hope Faithful Friends Academy provides programs for children ages 12 months - 5 years old and School Aged children Kindergarten-5th Grade.
We have the following programs available for our community:
1. Morning Preschool Program for children ages 1 year to 5 Years.
Monday - Friday -...
5.0
"New Hope Faithful Friends Acadmey is wonderful. My Son loves Ms. Glenda and hes so happy when I pick him up from class. We are in the afternoon preschool class and he is learning so much. I could not be happier. WAY TO GO MS. GLENDA and STAFF. We love you and we...
Maggie Ann S.
Young Stars Care Group
4609 Barby Ln, Madison, WI
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of a 2 year old boy and a stepmother to a 6 year old girl. I have always enjoyed helping and caring for people of all ages (3 years of experience as a CNA). After struggling to find a daycare or in-home care provider that I felt comfortable with, I decided to take that passion and put...
5.0
"Holly provided exceptional care for my daughter from when she was 3 months old to when she was almost 1 1/2 years old. I loved receiving text messages and pictures of my daughter throughout the day while I was at work. She also even took her care group for walks...
Nicollette W.
Cool Fun Care Network
P.O Box 691212, Houston, TX
5.0
(1)
Here at Cool Fun Care Network we specialize in convenient customized care. We allow our parents to create the care plan that is right for their child. Cool Fun Care Network provides care for Houston family's around the clock, 24 hours a day & 7 days a week. All our childcare professionals have years...
North Star Family Day Care
36827 Pictor Ave, Murrieta, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello, My name is Mrs. Dalia and I have over 14 years experience teaching Preschool in the Inland Empire. I recently moved to the beautiful city of Murrieta, and opened North Star Family Day Care January, 2017. My passion is working with preschool age children and will continue to teach a preschool...
5.0
"North Star Family Day Care goes above and beyond my expectations! I feel so blessed to met Ms. Dalia who provides attentive, thorough care for my little. I never stress or worry about what is happening when my girl is there. Finding a day care you can trust is...
Melissa P.
Love N Fun Family Daycare
246 WILGUS CT, Middletown, DE
5.0
(5)
Experienced nanny owned family day care.
Homey feel,lots of love,
Nurturing and educating "The Whole Child"
5.0
"Ms . Charlotte is the embodiment of the perfect teacher and nanny. It amazes me how she was able to teach my children kindness, organization and reading while she was having fun with them.She is firm and is uniquely qualified to care for children. It is a...
Brianna W
Four Corners Family Childcare
4917 Buffalo Drive SE, Salem, OR
5.0
(1)
I am a very optimistic and energetic professional Care.com nanny of 17 years. My goal is to continue to be a SPECTACULAR nanny. My ultimate goal that I am looking for is not to be just an employee of the family but to become an extra helping hand part of the family and help make their family...
5.0
"The care is outstanding. I am the Nana of a Lil one coming here and I never have a fear of leaving him. He is always fed and changed and it's notated every time in the journal. The caregiver is safety, cleanliness. We get pictures throughout the day of what he is...
Molly I
Sepideh A. Tehrani Buzy Kidz Daycare
25212 Monte Verde Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA
4.7
(12)
My background is in child development and psychology. I have my Teaching License and I have my daycare license through CA Department of Education, Sacramento.
I have been in this business for more than 22 years. I had my daycare in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado.
After 15 years...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Buzy Kidz with Miss Sepi since she was 5 months old and she will be 4 in May of this year. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and operations at Buzy Kidz. My daughter is flourishing both socially and educationally and is...
Veltria R.
Mrl Child Care, Llc.
44879 Stockton Dr, Novi, MI
5.0
(14)
*I am an experienced State-Licensed and CPR/First Aid certified child care giver.
*Pet & Smoke free facility.
Our family day care is based in Novi, MI and is a family oriented setup and environment with a maximum of 6 kids at a time, which helps us provide better service and pay closer attention...
5.0
"My husband and I searched a 30-mile radius after finding out our previous provider was retiring. Being educators, we are particularly cautious in selecting who will care for our children. It did not take long after meeting Ms. Lena to know we had found the perfect...
Chelsea C.
Open Hand Child Care
15708 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA
4.5
(8)
Licensed family child care (Bellevue on 156 AVE NE).
Open hand childcare offers a happy, safe and loving environment for you to leave your children for the day. Our prices are reasonable, our staff is highly qualified and our in-home location provides a feeling of security and familiarity for the...
5.0
"My daughter has been enrolled at Open Hand childcare for over two years, and it has been a tremendous gift to see how happy she is each and every morning, and what a strong bond she shares with her kind, nurturing teachers. She has truly grown up with this school....
Christina G.
Akiko's Care
10519 Williams St, Northglenn, CO
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Akiko Strock and I am a professional and experienced and certified in first aid and CPR. I provide care for families in my home with a small number of kids. The childcare I provide is my own business and I provide tight book keeping of all payments and provide families with that...
5.0
"Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive,...
Meghan B.
Tuxedo Family Child Care
2437 Tuxedo Ave., Cleveland, OH
5.0
(2)
About the Program:
"Learning about the world through play"
At Tuxedo Family Child Care your child is a part of a child care program that not only ensures the safety of the child while you are away, but uses every moment as a learning experience to develop their personality, self-esteem, talents...
5.0
"If you are looking for a great and trusting place for your child/children, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! You will not find anyone else as passionate and great with your child!"
Marybeth D.
Sobi's Daycare
1421 Pangbourne Way, Hanover, MD
4.9
(7)
It's been 4 years I'm working with infants and toddlers and I have many references if you ask for. I am loving and caring, go with the flow who adores children. I make sure your child is having the best time. We can take walk and have tummy time and read lots of stories. I am full of energy, very...
5.0
"I could not feel better about leaving my first son willy with anyone else. He loves going there, and always seems happy and in a great mood when he gets picked up. The place is really nice and super clean, i defiently recommend it. It seems like he's really...
Gabby M
Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.
12 Benjamin Rd., Belmont, MA
5.0
(1)
Little Ducks Daycare, Inc. is a licensed family home daycare located in Belmont, MA. Just over the Waltham, Watertown, Arlington lines.
We look forward to having a wonderful experience caring for your child, and intend to treat them as we do our own. At Little Ducks Daycare, be certain that your...
5.0
"My son has been going to Little Ducks Daycare for 2.5 years, since he was 8 months old. I have been incredibly happy with his care! Catherine is great and keeps the kids busy with tons of outdoor adventures, and indoor crafts and educational activities. She is...
Beth M.
Glen Echo Family Day Care
6832 Tulip Hill Ter, Bethesda, MD
5.0
(9)
Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met.
We believe that children excel when they have providers they can...
5.0
"My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful, the facility is impeccably clean, and they provide an incredible loving environment, with plenty of toys and...
Jennifer R.
Rhaynebows World
2039 Balmoral Court, Columbus, OH
5.0
(5)
Are you searching for a provider that you can count on, that goes above and beyond? For over 20 years, I have loved being an intricate part in the growth, development and nurturing of many children. Many are still a big part of my family. Working together with the families, we have experienced great...
5.0
"My child just started at Rhaynebow's World and I tell you I absolutely love mrs Melissa. I didn't cry when I left my child because I honestly felt like I made the best choice for him. I can see this being a long lasting placement for him."
Markesha L.
Marie's Child Care
839 Golden Pond Ct, Orlando, FL
5.0
(12)
Family Home Day Care
If you're looking for childcare in a family setting, this is the place for your child.
This is an in-home, family child care where your child will be getting loving, safe child care, It's like taking your child to gramma's house.
A place to leave your child in safe loving,...
5.0
"Marie is a blessing to our family. She watched our twins from 12 weeks until 3 years and her loving care made me extremely comfortable to return to work. My daughter was born with hip dysplasia and was in several awkward braces until she was 18 months. Marie was...
Erika H.
Little Butterflies Day Care, Llc
67 Pennington Rd, New Brunswick, NJ
5.0
(1)
Dear Parents and Children,
Thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Jennyfer (English- Spanish). I am a 33-year-old Hispanic woman who has been a child care provider for the last 5 years. I have also studied in child care related fields. I'm current in Kaplan University Study Human...
5.0
"My child is 4 years old, and is currently enrolled at Little Butterflies Day Care, LLC. He was mainly taken care of by my mother, so at first I was uneasy about him starting daycare and being in a new environment. It's never easy imagining someone who isn't family...
Raquel R
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Athens, IL
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Athens, IL?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Athens, IL, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Athens, IL is right for my family?
When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Athens, IL, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.
What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Athens, IL?
When choosing family daycare near you in Athens, IL, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.