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Sunshine Babies Family Daycare
5.0
Sunshine babies is a great daycare! Gina and her helpers are terrific! My son was nervous to be away from me but he warmed up to Gina right away! She is very sweet with the kids! We would still be going if my son wasn't going to pre school!
- Krista V
Becky's Cubhouse
5.0
My children grew up with Becky. She a very caring mom and caregiver. I would give her the highest recomendation. She feeds the kids healthy foods and makes sure they have fun.
- Sandra F
Koley's Kids Daycare
5.0
We are so blessed to have such a great provider for our two girls. They have become part of our family. We are so thankful to know our kids are well taken care of during the day. There are many activities, learning and crafts for the kids each week. We would recommend Koley's to anyone!
- Abbey G.
The Discovery Tree
5.0
I know the owner personally, she knows her stuff! She was my preschool director and lead Pre-K teacher for 5 years. She is loving, compassionate, and highly qualified! We miss her so much.
- Nicole S.
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
5.0
Ms Maria, Ms Olga, and Ms Rosa have been great with my 2 yr old and 1 yr old. Both have been here since they were about 4 months old. My daughter walks up to the door every morning smiling and seems genuinely happy to see everyone. Both my kids are thriving and hitting their milestones.
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Family daycares in Fort Dodge, IA
Sunshine Babies Family Daycare
28319 Pontevedra Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
5.0
(3)
At Sunshine Babies Daycare, our goal is to provide a safe & supportive environment that promotes each child with a academic, physical, social & emotional surrounding. In a family child care home children will have added benefits of mixed ages, have continuity of care and a homelike environment. We...
5.0
"I've been with Gina for almost 6 months and my experience has been very positive. My daughter is happy, clean, and rested when I pick her up. I can stop in at anytime or text her for an update or a picture. Gina has also been helpful with advice for a...
Kathryn K
Becky's Cubhouse
29460 Eldorado Plaza, Warren, MI
5.0
(6)
I provide in-home child care and have been licensed for 17 years. I offer care from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. I care for children aged 6 weeks old until the September after your child turns 3.
I provide all meals and drinks throughout the day and most meals are home...
5.0
"My nephew who lives with me attends becks club house and she is the sweetest day care provider ever. She does many crafts with the kids and my nephew comes home everyday learning new things!! I would recommend Beck 100%."
Christina
Koley's Kids Daycare
1120 46th Avenue, East Moline, IL
5.0
(5)
Nichole Klinge "Koley" along with her husband are licensed in-home child care providers. Brian works full time outside the home. Nichole primarily cares for the daycare.
Koley's Kids Daycare is a smaller daycare, it's clean, safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children 18 mo. - 4 years of...
5.0
"By far the best daycare I have had!!!! If I didn't move to another state I would have stayed there!!!! She is kind and really cares about everyones she watches"
Emily
The Discovery Tree
1880 Hollowbrook Drive, Holt, MI
5.0
(1)
Contact us today to set up a tour! We have one RARE full-time spot for a child who is 18 months or older, and one part-time spot available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.
The Discovery Tree is a licensed star-rated family daycare and licensed for 12.
We carry liability insurance, and there are 2...
5.0
"I know the owner personally, she knows her stuff! She was my preschool director and lead Pre-K teacher for 5 years. She is loving, compassionate, and highly qualified! We miss her so much."
Nicole S.
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
118 N French St, Alexandria, VA
4.6
(22)
Welcome to the Family Day Home "The Kingdom of Children LLC."
My name is Maria and I am a state licensed childcare provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I can tell you that I'm not only the director and provider of my Family Day home, but also I have a lot of professional experience in early...
5.0
"Maria and her team are fantastic caregivers. Our daughter was with them from 5 months until 18 months when we moved out of state. We were so sad to leave Kingdom of Children! Our daughter loved going into daycare each day, and we could tell that she was getting...
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Dee's Little Peas Daycare
879 SE Starflower Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL
5.0
(3)
I am a registered family daycare with over 18 years of experience.
Our days are structured with a light curriculum that strives for an exciting, fun and healthy developmental experience. Days are based on activities, educational toys, and constructive guidance. Playroom is equipped with an...
5.0
"Diana is an amazing childcare provider. She treated my son as her own and loves all her students. I have absolutely no complaints. Early education is very important to me and Diana provided my son with the foundational skills that prepared him to be ready for...
Hetshepsep G.
Infant Toddler Family Day Care
11166 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA
4.3
(17)
Looking for Quality Child Care?
Infant Toddler Family day Care (ITFDC) is a network of professional child care educators with a commitment to the principle that learning begins at birth. We support the emotional, social and intellectual development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and...
5.0
"We have been incredibly fortunate to have Ambreen in Springfield, VA care for our child since he was four months old. Her dedication, kindness, and genuine love for the children under her care are exceptional. Ambreen creates a warm and nurturing environment where...
Care member
Tiki Totts Family Daycare
2016 Confidential Court, Vallejo, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Tee, I am a CCL licensed childcare provider and co-founder of Tiki-Totts Family Daycare. I am blessed to run the facility, with my inspiration my beautiful grandmother whom has the biggest heart out of this world and 73 years of experience. I have over 15 years of experience with...
5.0
"This daycare is professional, clean, warm, affordable, with a great location. I feel safe knowing that my child is in good care."
Tee T.
Zee's At Home Daycare
La Riviera Drive, Sacramento, CA
5.0
(2)
Hello wonderful parents! My name is Zee and I am a credentialed elementary school teacher who has worked in Sacramento City Unified, Fairfield Suisun Unified and Natomas Unified School Districts throughout the years. I am also a licensed child care provider and I have a small family oriented daycare...
5.0
"An outstanding person, family and place to have your child! A very safe, welcoming and educational environment."
Zenobia L.
Wishing Well Daycare
474 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, CA
5.0
(4)
-We are fully licensed family child Day and Night care home
-Services provided 24 hours, day 7 days a week!
-Women owned & operated.
-First Aid and CPR Certified.
-We provide healthy nutritious meals, snacks, and USDA Approved Homemade meals provided!
-All caregivers and volunteers undergo...
5.0
"I love this daycare.. best daycare ever!! I been taking my daughter Alazay for a year now and its been great . She loves it at daycare and always wants me to drop her off. Daycare Lady is so sweet and caring. I have a crazy schedule and she always works with me ,...
JENNIFER R
Happykidz Licensed Family Day Care
184 West Main Street, Westborough, MA
5.0
(5)
HappyKidz Licensed Family Day Care is run by Early Education (EEC) and a state-certified daycare provider with CPR/First Aid certification.
Please call at 5086547753 to inquire about availability.
Fully licensed by EEC and approved to operate during/after the COVID-19 pandemic
Established in...
5.0
"My son Ethan has been going to this daycare since he was around 8-9 months. My son enjoys going there and always happy to be there. Madhu does a good job with him. She takes him outdoors when the weather is nice and always keeps him busy with different learning...
Farah G.
Moji's Little Angels
14530 Dufief Mill Road, North Potomac, MD
5.0
(9)
Hi Parents!
My name is Mojgan Rezaii, and I go by Moji. I run a licensed family day care in Gaithersburg, MD off of Clopper Road. In addition to being a mother to two wonderful children who are all grown up now, I have experience working in a family daycare as an assistant manager for five years...
5.0
"Not only was she an amazing person but was truly a love to our son. Would always recommend"
John L
Fleming Child Care
TBD, Winston Salem, NC
5.0
(1)
My husband will be attending Wake Forest University for PA School. We are new to the area and we have a daughter who is 2. We would love to watch another child or children who will also be a playmate(s) for our daughter. We will be moving from Florida in June. I am pursuing a career in Early...
5.0
"Samantha babysat my two children regularly for over three years. She started when my youngest was an infant and my oldest was four. Samantha is a caring, conscientious, and capable child care provider. My children loved having her watch them because she would...
Kristin V.
Paige's Place In-home Daycare
Los Alisos And Trabuco, Mission Viejo, CA
5.0
(6)
Welcome! My name is Paige. I have been running an at-home daycare for 20+ years. I started my daycare when my own four children were young. I have continued my daycare because I enjoy creating a family oriented, fun, loving environment for children. I am a member of the Orange County Childcare...
5.0
"I have been with Paige now 2 years and I can't say enough how much we love her, and the environment my daughter is in. She comes home so happy and can't wait to always go back. I just had another baby this past December and can not wait to start her at Paige's too."
Ashton W.
Mais Daycare
6610 W 73rd Ave, Arvada, CO
5.0
(4)
Mais Daycare goes beyond just day care. We have been providing home child care since 2015 from infants to kindergarten-age children. We are inspiring and encouraging children to play, learn, experiment and get messy while ensuring they become confident, joyful, and well mannered.
Mais Daycare...
5.0
"As a first-time mom, I was nervous to send my very young infant to daycare.
but after meeting and talking to Mais Day Care staff I was relieved and made it easy to me to send my child to mais day care especially after I knew that both members of the day care are...
Denise
Kids Of The Future Daycare
10712 SE 260th PL, Kent, WA
5.0
(5)
Overview
At our in-home LICENSED childcare facility the Kids of the Future Daycare, we are able to provide families with an unforgettable experience of care, nurture, and growth for all children. When families sign up with us, they not only receive the best childcare experience possible. They also...
5.0
"If you're looking for the right childcare experience that your family needs. Look no further, as a single parent it was already tough raising my kids while working full-time but Sulega just made things easier for me. She was so understanding when it came to...
Suzan S.
Countryside Montessori
610 DALLAS DR, Denton, TX
5.0
(2)
Countryside provides an authentic Montessori environment with free before and after care for our families. Three, four and five day programs offer hands on learning in a prepared environment. Parent references and tours are available.
5.0
"My son absolutely loves this school. He's almost 3 and has been there since he was 15 months old. I can tell how much all of his teachers care about him and all of the kids. The school is clean, they are always working on upgrading the things that get old and...
Kira L.
Tree House Family Daycare
102 Cross Street, Stoughton, MA
5.0
(1)
My goal is to provide quality, loving care for your child in a safe
and comfortable family setting with mixed age groups. Your child will
receive individual attention that will allow them to build their confidence and develop at their own pace while learning from others. A theme based curriculum...
5.0
"I found Theresa and the Tree House Family Daycare after a long and stressful daycare search for my daughter. After meeting with Theresa, it was clear that I had found the right place for my baby. I am a first-time Mom and was a nervous wreck at just the thought of...
Jennifer B.
Little Achiever's Day Care
8 JACQUELINE COURT, Port Jefferson Station, NY
5.0
(3)
Little Achiever's Day Care is a privately owned group family day care licensed by New York State that provides high quality child care for children ages 6 weeks till 12
years old. Little Achiever's day care focuses on each child's individual needs such as their emotional, social, developmental,...
5.0
"My daughter was indeed well taken care of. This place was simply amazing. Due to childhood trauma that I endured I was determined to find a place where my child was safe. Thank God I found this place. Yamileth the owner showed me safety measures that were in place....
Karisa P
Mrs. Amber's Child Care
5741 W Boulder Creek Rd, West Jordan, UT
5.0
(3)
Hello! I promise you will love my home based licensed family child care! We do lots of fun activities like crafts, music time, outdoor time, pajama days, picnics, show n tell, water days, and holiday parties! CPR and First Aid certified. Great outdoor and indoor play area, in a great neighborhood as...
5.0
"Amber is Amazing!! My twins would ask on the weekends why they dont get to go to Amber's house. She has the cutest activities for the kids and she makes their day so much fun. She provides breakfast, lunch, and snack which is so helpful. The most important thing...
Stephanie
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Fort Dodge, IA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Fort Dodge, IA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Fort Dodge, IA, 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 Fort Dodge, IA 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 Fort Dodge, IA, 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 Fort Dodge, IA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Fort Dodge, IA, 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.