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1st Creationz Child Care
5.0
My daughter has been going here since she was born. Calette is incredible with children. She provides a safe, fun learning experience for all. She has become a part of our family and i couldn't be more happier with her services, although my child is now in school, she still goes there on holidays...
- Lekisha M.
Tanya's Family Child Care
5.0
Great staff and the network where she works for are very pleasant and if you qualify it is actually FREE!!!
- Marilyn M.
Sisters Home Day Care
5.0
I really enjoyed this home daycare. They were big on open communication, thought of creative activities for holidays for kids and outside activities. My son started going when he was 1 years old and he felt welcomed since day one. My son is now 3 and I can see how much he has grown and how much they...
- Melissa N.
A Family's Touch Home Day Care
5.0
My son has been with A Family's Touch Home Day Care since he was 12weeks old and now at almost 2 years of age he has flourished into a bright, happy and curious toddler. We are truly blessed to have found such wonderful place where we know our child is safe and happy. Lawanne is such an amazing,...
- Natalie M
Serena's Smiling Sun
5.0
Serena's Smiling Sun is the best! My child went to this daycare for 3 years, and we could not have been happier there. Serena is truly amazing - she is warm and nurturing, and it is clear how much she enjoys and cares for all of the kids. She plans lots of fun age-appropriate projects and...
- Care member
Family daycares in Ithaca, NY
1st Creationz Child Care
1923 Hillcrest Drive, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(1)
Children 6wks - 23mths, 2 - 5, 6+
www.1stcreationzchildcare.com
1st Creationz Child Care is a small family childcare licensed in the State of California. We are located in the Los Angeles area and service children and families in the inner city as well as surrounding communities.
We are...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here since she was born. Calette is incredible with children. She provides a safe, fun learning experience for all. She has become a part of our family and i couldn't be more happier with her services, although my child is now in...
Lekisha M.
Tanya's Family Child Care
10930 160th Street 7B, Jamaica, NY
5.0
(1)
Hi, my Name is Tanya, and I work closely with Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services. Early head start program. We offer Free Full Day Child Care Services for Children 0 months to 3 years & Expectant Mothers. (Quality in Families) I'm DOHMH Approved. Monitored by qualified, Professional...
5.0
"Great staff and the network where she works for are very pleasant and if you qualify it is actually FREE!!!"
Marilyn M.
Sisters Home Day Care
604 68th Street, Willowbrook, IL
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Suzanne. My sister and I run a day care in her Willowbrook home. We provide a loving home environment while you are away. We encourage friendship and cooperation among the families in our care. Most of the children that we care for begin as infants and remain in our care until...
5.0
"You gals are the best! It was so hard for me to go back to work, but it really helped to know that my baby was safe and well cared for with you two. The random pics you send make my day"
Beth A.
A Family's Touch Home Day Care
Jacobs Drive, Greenbelt, MD
5.0
(1)
A Family's Touch Home Day Care ...
A small home based business dedicated to continuous improvement. A Family's Touch prides itself in education, loving, caring for and developing the highest level of self-esteem in a comfortable, safe and secure environment. With your help we can promote good...
5.0
"My son has been with A Family's Touch Home Day Care since he was 12weeks old and now at almost 2 years of age he has flourished into a bright, happy and curious toddler. We are truly blessed to have found such wonderful place where we know our child is safe and...
Natalie M
Serena's Smiling Sun
3286 Mercer Lane, San Diego, CA
5.0
(24)
Serena's Smiling Sun is a Licensed Family Childcare/Daycare located in San Diego, UTC/UC area, California (License # 376628111). It provides care for children newborn to 4 years of age, 5 days a week (or even 2 or 3 days a week. I also accept a daily drop-in if I have availability) from 8:00 AM to...
5.0
"Serena's Smiling Sun is the best! My child went to this daycare for 3 years, and we could not have been happier there. Serena is truly amazing - she is warm and nurturing, and it is clear how much she enjoys and cares for all of the kids. She plans lots of fun...
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Azam Daycare
5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA
5.0
(4)
Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
5.0
"We love Azi. My son started when he was three months. She is so loving and nurturing. She made our entire family feel like her a part of her wonderful family. She has so much fun energy. Her home is safe and clean. We highly recommend her. "
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Kids World Family Day Care
7503 Alta Cuesta Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
5.0
(1)
Kids World Family Day Care
Family Child Care Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
In Home Family Child Care provides professional, quality care for your little ones.
We open 24 Hours.
We offer fun learning activities in a positive, supporting and family environment.
We are enrolling Children, 6...
5.0
"This is a wonderful place for our child The child care is reliable, nice people my kids learn a lot they are ready to go to kindergarden, very nice people."
Sati K.
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...
Love Of Learning Childcare
8547 White Egret Way, Lake Worth, FL
4.8
(19)
Love of Learning Center is a licensed family childcare home, located in the western part of Lake Worth, opened from 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. 7 AM start is an option if needed. Half day is also an option. I hold a BS in Child Development and 17+ years of experience as an educator. While in my care...
5.0
"My niece has attended this day care for the last 2 years! I'm wowed every single day about how much Mrs. Hope has impacted her. I'm extremely close to my niece and have seen it with my own eyes, how much she has learned and grown within the last 2 years of being...
Samantha J
Debis Home Day Care
4884 Stuhrberg Dr, Brighton, MI
5.0
(1)
05/22/2023- One temporary full time opening starting immediately. This spot is only available until November but would be great for a family needing summer care. This spot will fill up quickly so contact me now for more information.
Debi's Home Day Care has been in business for 20 years in a...
5.0
"I've had my two girls with Debi since they were 3 months old, and I'm very happy with the care she gives them and the environment at her home daycare. I especially enjoy the literacy activities Debi does with the children, and the nutritious meals she provides....
Sarah N.
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.
Randall Family Child Care Home
352 Misty Oaks Run, Casselberry, FL
5.0
(10)
I have been running a state registered Family Child Care Home for 31 years. I am CPR and first aid certified and have had hundreds of hours of training, as required by law. I have worked for many attorneys, prosecutors, teachers and medical professionals over the years and I have excellent...
5.0
"Both of my girls spent 3 years with Ms. Wanda until they went to VPK. She is such a loving caregiver. We started at daycare but really prefer the in home childcare. With having to go back to work we felt it was a better environment and was more like them being with...
Susan H
KR Family Childcare
7220 Starflower Dr, Citrus Heights, CA
5.0
(2)
My name is Kristina and I have been working as a childcare provider for over 6 years now. I recently opened my own in-home day care for ages 0-5 which offers some really great activities for your child. I am great with children of all ages and find my job as a childcare provider extremely rewarding....
5.0
"I found KR Family Childcare through Care.com when i had to go back to work full time after having my son in 2014. Kristina has been caring for my son now since he was about 7 months old, and he is 3 1/2. She has been instrumental in his daily care and well-being,...
Cara-Noelle G
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
"We absolutely loved Miss Madhu and this daycare. My daughter Mavis was loved, well cared for and had the bonus of learning how to socialize with other little ones in a controlled and careful environment. She's now in montessori school and everyone comments on how...
Kaitlyn G.
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
"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
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.
Mother Goose Day Care
8 Park Lane, Westport, CT
5.0
(15)
Mother Goose Day Care is a state licensed family child care center, which provides a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, while focusing on learning and play! Well-established local business, centered loosely around a play based style of learning. All children aged newborn through elementary...
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Kim. My daughter has been in her care as early as 5 months. Ms. Kim’s way of being so welcoming and nurturing put my first time mom jitters at ease. My daughter is excited to go in the mornings and wants to play a bit longer at...
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Royale Family Day Care
5132 Royale Ave, East Irvine, CA
5.0
(3)
Royale Family Day Care was established thinking of your children. Ms. Sheema and Ms. Kathryne has been taking care of kids for over 10+ years now and it is both their passion and dedication that led them to put up a home day care. Ms. Kathryne is an Early Childhood Educator and has been teaching...
5.0
"Great Staff. I feel secured that my child is well cared off. Thank you Rotal Kidz Day Care!"
Jennifer Q.
Miss Debbie's Daycare
9 Berkshire Road, West Babylon, NY
5.0
(1)
Debra Bonventre -Miss Debbie's Day Care
New York State Licensed Child Care Provider.
Member Child Care Council of Suffolk County.
OCFS Fingerprinted and Background Checked
CPR and First Aid certified.
Over 240 hours of completed Child Care Training (with ongoing training).
Miss Debbie's Day...
5.0
"Miss Debbie is amazing. She has watched both of my children since they were 3 months old...my oldest is now 4. Not only is Miss Debbie a caring, nurturing caregiver, but she has taught my children so much...doing so many activities with them daily...they never...
Eileen T.
Robinson Family Day Care
6724 Friendship Dr, Sarasota, FL
5.0
(2)
I am a licensed family child care, I've been in business for the past 24 years. We have circle time and do arts and crafts, we sing and dance a lot.
We love to play and go outside, we keep busy all day, hours are 7:30am-5:30pm.
References available.
5.0
"One of the best childcare providers ever! We were blessed to find her and couldnt ask for a better person to watch are kids!"
Shawna R.
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Ithaca, NY
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Ithaca, NY?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Ithaca, NY, 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 Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY, 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 Ithaca, NY?
When choosing family daycare near you in Ithaca, NY, 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.