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Mulberry Farm Daycare
5.0
Miss Shelley is playful, patient, loving, attentive and very laid back. All of these qualities are a necessity for anyone who is going to be responsible for my 3 & 5 yr old. Miss Shelley alway has fun activities for the children to do such as play lemonade stand in her large play kitchen in the...
- Sheri L.
Carol G.
5.0
Carol has been serving our family for over 3 years, and we love her! The kids are always happy to go there, and the oldest is very sad to have "graduated" into kindergarten. Carol is great with kids at every stage, and we have appreciated her knowledgeable perspective about their development. She...
- Tamara
Smart Beginnings Childcare
5.0
Very helpful and friendly staff. The activities they do everyday are shared with you through an app that is also used to easily communicate with the staff. My children have been going to Smart Beginnings for 2 years now and I have never had a problem that wasn't easily resolved. And even those are...
- Richard L
Learning Ladder Academy
5.0
Learning Ladder is an excellent home-based childcare center to send your child. My child has been attending since he was six months old and since that time, I have watched him exceed his milestones ahead of schedule. He's only 2 1/2 years old and he knows all of his alphabets and shapes, counts...
- Joy M.
Brookdale Home Day Care
5.0
Our son is 22 months and we cannot be happier with the care he gets!! He is always happy there. I love that I get pictures and updates throughout the day. Tiffany is super organized and plans great, fun activities for the kids daily! I love the detail report at the end of the day. I really feel...
I opened my daycare home in February, 2016. I provide a safe, fun and friendly home environment for your child. I live in the home where I was raised with 9 siblings and where I raised my son. I have loved being around children my whole life. Besides caring for her own children, my mother did...
I offer a small daycare in my home. Having a small group gives more time for individual attention. I have 20 years of experience working with children at daycare centers and preschools, as well as having my own small home daycare. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and 4 children of my...
Hi, my name is Kelly and I am a mother of a 2 year old girl. I have over 8 years experience caring for children newborn to 12 years old. I am running a home daycare out of my home. I will only have up to 4 children in my care at this time so I can be attentive to each child's needs.
We play...
Daycare in my home for a small number of children. Nutritious meals provided. We go on outings. Lots of toys for play and education. VERY limited television! Celebrate birthdays and special holidays. I have cared for 9 children/infants since 2008. I have plenty of references, some of which will be...
I offer cognitive development skills domains of the social development. I teach from birth until 12 years. I am a licensed Home Provider. I've been an assistant director for 4 years and also a now home-provider experience 6 years. I teach value of playing through leading allowing the children to...
Welcome to Mulberry Farm Daycare!
We operate our daycare in my charming 120 yr old farm house. The daycare sits on a pretty 1.3 acre lot, where a canopy of tree's cover most of the yard.
We are conveniently located next to La Fox train station, just west of the Millcreek Elementary School. We...
5.0
"Shelley's home is my daughter's favorite place to be! Shelley's home is geared towards children, with so many fun crafts, yoga studio, dance studio, dress up clothes, reading, an art studio, and many many more things that my daughter loves doing while at her house!...
I have a Bachelor's in Music. My Master's is in Early Childhood Education with Special Ed approval. Until budget cuts, I taught at an early learning center in West Chicago District #33. I have worked at day care centers and had a licensed family childcare for 10 years. I have re-licensed my home for...
5.0
"My children (now 5 & 3) have been in Carol's care for for over 3 years now, and she is fantastic. She is sensitive to where they are developmentally, organizes their day so that they have a consistent schedule, and encourages them to explore, ask questions, play...
At Smart Beginnings child care we have the philosophy that "If a child can't learn the way we teach, we teach them the way they learn." We strive towards using our medical backgrounds to develop plans to nurture the mind, heart and the body of a child through education and physical activity. Our...
5.0
"Today I went for a tour of center with the director Marie Bill, it was simply beautiful and awesome. She was friendly and answered all my questions. I would definitely recommend this center to parents."
I am a licensed, home-based group daycare/preschool provider. I have a Masters degree in Education with a specialization in Child Development. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I continue my professional development by taking training workshops in child development, child safety, effective methods of...
5.0
"Learning Ladder is an excellent home-based childcare center to send your child. My child has been attending since he was six months old and since that time, I have watched him exceed his milestones ahead of schedule. He's only 2 1/2 years old and he knows all of...
My state licensed day care home - Brookdale Home Day Care- provides a loving, nurturing and educational environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. After 12 years as a teacher and school administrator, I realized that the first years of learning are crucial and wanted to make these first steps...
5.0
"Our son is 22 months and we cannot be happier with the care he gets!! He is always happy there. I love that I get pictures and updates throughout the day. Tiffany is super organized and plans great, fun activities for the kids daily! I love the detail report at...
With over 24 years of child care experience, I focus on providing a fun, safe, nurturing and educational environment for your little one. Home cooked healthy meals included. Fun crafts and projects. English and Spanish speaking household. Mother of three - four if you include my husband.
Full time...
5.0
"I have known Andrea for over 15 years. She has taken care of both of my children. She truely has a gift in handeling children. Her home is warm and inviting to all.She makes fresh, healthy home cooked meals for the children. Andrea is fair, all the children are...
My name is Matrisa, and I am 30yrs old. My husband and I had our first daughter in February 2016, and we live in Winfield. I am a teacher who has decided to stay at home to care for my daughter, but I want to stay connected to education and children by opening my in-home daycare. I have my teacher...
5.0
"Our kids are 7, 6, and 2 and Matrisa has been caring for them since August 2016. We had never needed to use outside childcare, but going into my final year of law school, we realized our schedules required us to find part-time care for our three children. I was...
Established in 2010, Kreative Kids Family Day Care offers childcare services to the community in Aurora, Illinois. The center offers a safe and nurturing environment for children to get the attention, love and reliable care that he or she needs.
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Big & Little Home Daycare offers a safe and engaging childcare alternative for parents in the Aurora community. I offer a loving home environment where children have ample space to explore. I emphasize learning through play by introducing children to a variety of activities including...
I am DCFS licensed and a CPR/First Aid certified child care home. Does your child deserve the love and attention I can give? After having my own children in home day care and never feeling completely comfortable, I opened my home to families as a day care provider. I am an extension of your...
My name is Jessica, I am operating a licensed daycare home and looking to care for your children. I enjoy children very much and have a sweet demeanor and am very calm in any situation. I enjoy spending time and teaching children, I discovered this with my own children whom are school-aged which...
We know that there are many childcare and daycare options available. Only Kiddie Academy provides the kind of care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials curriculum. We are locally owned and operated, but also part of a nationally networked...
Little Folks Montessori & Day Care is a child care and early childhood education provider located at 440 Regency Court, Aurora, Illinois. It is a home-based program supervised by a Montessori-trained and certified teacher. The children are provided with standard Montessori materials and a nurturing...
I first try to teach children how to be loving and respectful to each other. Infants get loving care first. I will also start colors, shapes, and numbers etc. The next level children will continue with preschool education and play. Children in grade school get transportation to and from school. The...
My program is run similar to a corporate daycare setting. Specializing in care for children ages 6 weeks-5 years old. Hours are 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, closed for certain major holidays, outdoor play, art activities, manipulative activities and much more serving breakfast, lunch and a p.m....
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Batavia, IL
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Batavia, IL?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Batavia, 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 Batavia, 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 Batavia, 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 Batavia, IL?
When choosing family daycare near you in Batavia, 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.