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Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Meriden, CT?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Meriden, CT, 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.

Q: How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Meriden, CT 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 Meriden, CT, 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.

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Meriden, CT?

When choosing family daycare near you in Meriden, CT, 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.

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Glen Echo Family Day Care

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 activities to keep the kids engaged! I...

- Jennifer R.

Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care

5.0

Here are some of the reasons why we love Debi's Daycare and why I believe she is the very BEST at what she does: * She is very open and honest * Very easy to talk to - great communication with parents * She is very nurturing and loving with the children * Never disciplines or attracts a child's...

- Cheryl M

Home Away From Home

5.0

I am so full of gratitude to have found Home Away From Home Daycare. It has literally been the most amazing place to send my daughter! From the beginning, Ety was so kind, reliable, and so warm and nurturing. With great communication and safety always being a priority, I always felt so calm and...

- Esti E.

Loving Arms Family Day Home

5.0

My Name is Sherry Nae and I am a Program Director and Co-Owner of Christian Child Care Inc. in Chesterfield, Va. Mrs. Molud Muqadam has worked for me for over 3 years. She comes to the Woodbridge area with many wonderful references from families in my daycare. Her English is wonderful but a little...

- Joy G.

Detour 2 Discovery Day School

5.0

Detour to Discovery excels in every way. The directors have created a culture of excellence and love for the children and the work they do day in and day out. We feel so lucky to have found this school!

- Leslie D.

Family daycares in Meriden, CT

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

"We love Glen Echo Family Daycare!!! The indoor space is absolutely beautiful and incredibly clean. It is stocked with all kinds of toys and areas for play. The outdoors is also spacious and immaculately kept. But most importantly: the teachers are incredibly kind,...

Lara J.

Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care

37 Lanewood Ave, Framingham, MA

5.0

(4)

My passion is providing a safe, loving atmosphere for children where age appropriate learning and fun and are encouraged and seamlessly woven into the fabric of the day. My ultimate goal is to support my day care families in the creation of happy, compassionate children who feel good about...

5.0

"Here are some of the reasons why we love Debi's Daycare and why I believe she is the very BEST at what she does: * She is very open and honest * Very easy to talk to - great communication with parents * She is very nurturing and loving with the children * Never...

Cheryl M

Home Away From Home

49 Summit Park Road, Spring Valley, NY

5.0

(9)

Home Away from Home provides a nurturing and caring environment for children to play, learn, and grow. Children at Home Away from Home participate in enriching and educational activities all day - including circle/calendar time, art projects, building games, music & dance, and much more. I am a...

5.0

"I am so full of gratitude to have found Home Away From Home Daycare. It has literally been the most amazing place to send my daughter! From the beginning, Ety was so kind, reliable, and so warm and nurturing. With great communication and safety always being a...

Esti E.

Loving Arms Family Day Home

2701 Neabsco Common Place Apt 437, Woodbridge, VA

5.0

(1)

After caring for infants for 12 years in State Licensed Day cares, I am opening my home for care August 07, 2017. I love to hold, play, talk to and sing to little ones in my care. I love to read to little ones and tell them sweet stories. I believe it is most important for infants to know that...

5.0

"My Name is Sherry Nae and I am a Program Director and Co-Owner of Christian Child Care Inc. in Chesterfield, Va. Mrs. Molud Muqadam has worked for me for over 3 years. She comes to the Woodbridge area with many wonderful references from families in my daycare. Her...

Joy G.

Detour 2 Discovery Day School

2001 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL

3.5

(2)

25 years in business, families from all over the world, diverse teaching staff and owners who are directly involved in the day to day operations... this is what early childhood care should look like. Come tour and apply to the waiting list!

5.0

"Detour to Discovery excels in every way. The directors have created a culture of excellence and love for the children and the work they do day in and day out. We feel so lucky to have found this school!"

Leslie D.

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

"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...

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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

"Mrs. Dalia is a wonderful, kind and patient preschool teacher. She is very knowledgeable & makes learning fun. Her family daycare has a classroom setting & is very clean. My kids always learn, feel safe & comfortable under her care, I absolutely recommend Mrs....

Karina J

Patty Cake Child Care

5110 Talleyrand Trail, Loves Park, IL

5.0

(1)

Licensed home day care with full time openings to provide a warm, safe, loving and friendly atmosphere where your child can be actively involved in a world that is full of wonder and new discoveries. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PattyCakeChildCare/ Besides being an energetic Mother, I...

5.0

"What an awesome daycare. Patty is awesome with our son and we feel blessed to have found her. Great meal plans and activities for all the kids!. We highly recommend patty."

Frank G.

Rochelle S. Family Child Care Home

5502 Penrith Drive, Durham, NC

5.0

(3)

The first 2000 days are critical in supporting a child's potential toward fully developing into their best self. At Rochelle's Family Child Care Home the focus is on supporting the emergent domains of learning, by providing an atmosphere whereby children can learn and explore in a natural setting....

5.0

"She's excellent. Extremely nurturing and loving and REALLY knows what's she's doing in terms of kids' development. I recommend her highly."

Jennifer K.

Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

Kent Street, San Mateo, CA

5.0

(3)

Michelle's Family Daycare started off in 2001 as a Daycare home that, over the years, has grown into a preschool program in which children develop social skills, bilingual skills, leadership skills and prepares your child for kindergarten. With a 4 child : 1 provider ratio, we create a caring and...

5.0

"It seems like any parent I talk to that sends their child to daycare has "that one thing..." that they just don't like about where their kid goes... Well, lucky for us, there isn't one thing we don't LOVE about Michelle's daycare. Michelle and her co-teachers,...

Mega B.

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 incredibly lucky to have found Ms. Kim. We are deeply satisfied with and grateful for the outstanding care that she provides to our son and he couldn't be happier and more secure there. She provides the perfect mix of a nurturing atmosphere and...

Jennie O.

Sunshine House Brentwood

401 Chestnut St, Brentwood, CA

5.0

(4)

If you have a toddler, it's not too early to get on our waiting list. We care for children starting at 24 months, but we are a great resource for care for younger children! Sunshine House Preschool is a local, family-owned childcare business where your voice will be truly listened to. We care...

5.0

"my son will be starting daycare/ preschool here in the next few weeks. From the moment my family and I toured I knew it was the place I wanted my son to go. In my opinion this is the place in brentwood to take your child for childcare. They have a very friendly...

Samantha S.

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

"From the moment I enrolled my child, I knew I made the right choice. Lena is caring, loving, and warmhearted. She has created a nurturing and safe environment for my son to grow and thrive. My son is less than 2 years old and I have been amazed by how much he has...

Care member

Danika's Home Childcare

403 Monte Vista, Irvine, CA

4.6

(17)

I have over 25 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the...

5.0

"Danika has been watching our son for a year now and we absolutely love how she is with him and how quickly she was able to accommodate our needs as they changed multiple times throughout the year. I would definitely recommend her to anyone."

Ashleigh 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

"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.

Phoenix's Child Care

8 Bimini Drive, Savannah, GA

5.0

(3)

Affordable,Reliable And Trustworthy In-Home Child Care Services CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED Available Monday-Friday Days Evenings Nights Full-Time Part-Time Drop-In Weekends And Overnights Slots Available Upon Request With Advance Notice Also Before And After Care Available For Georgetown And...

5.0

"I highly recommend phoenix child service.she great for last mins calls,work with my work hours most important love and care for my kids like they was her own..."

Monique B.

Marie's Child Care

839 Golden Pond Ct, Orlando, FL

5.0

(12)

Family Home Day Care I have an immediate opening and will have a second opening on the first of March 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...

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.

Kelly's After-school Kids

34 Pershing Avenue, Ossining, NY

5.0

(1)

The care and attention that adults give to our children is essential in making them happy. In my home, I take pride in caring for every child each day by providing the proper attention, food and space they need for healthy development. We are a family daycare, and although most of our kids are after...

5.0

"Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there....

Chris S

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

"You wont find a better person to watch your child, she loves them all like her own, you wont be disappointed if you pick her."

Kelli

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

"Zebiba was my son's child care provider for the past year. Zebiba is always attentive and kind, ensuring a consistent and loving environment for my son. Zebiba also structures the center to inform and educate the children through fun and diverse activites. Art,...

Kate K.