Best Family Daycare in Northport, NY

Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Northport, NY?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Northport, 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.

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

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

When choosing family daycare near you in Northport, 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.

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Recent family daycare reviews in Northport, NY

Wee Luv'em Day Care

5.0

My 2 year old and my 4 year old have been here for one year. I'm truly almost in tears that we are moving away because I just don't think we will ever find a place that is as loving and amazing as this one. The staff is terrific, kind, and patient. And I swear my kids eat better at school than at...

- Seema S.

Very First Friends Daycare

5.0

I have been taking my son to Very First Friends since he was 21/2 years old. He is now 11. Very First Friends is his second home. He STILL loves going there before and after school!

- Sandra B.

A Home Away From Home

5.0

My children have been going to Home Away From Home on school breaks and after school for about a year. Jessica is always professional, reliable and flexible. Her rates are fair and strait forward. My children always feel welcome and genuinely cared for when with Jessica, sometimes they even ask...

- Cathrine A.

Day Creative Tots Care

5.0

It's a home away from home. Very loving, clean, reliable. They close at 5:30pm . The tuition was affordable. She always worked with me.

- Sandy

Best Ever Care

5.0

Linda is an awesome caregiver. The time and attention she spends with the children shows her love for the work she is doing. Her organization and planing for each day provides the structure for a positive transition to a school environment. My children still fondly recall their time with "Miss...

- Veronica K

Family daycares in Northport, NY

Wee Luv'em Day Care

12 Liberty Lane, Northport, NY

5.0

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Wee Luv Em Day Care & Camp have been providing quality child care and camp experiences for children for over 25 years. We believe in working in partnership with families so that every child has a positive experience while in our care. We consider our center to be your child s home away from...

5.0

"My 2 year old and my 4 year old have been here for one year. I'm truly almost in tears that we are moving away because I just don't think we will ever find a place that is as loving and amazing as this one. The staff is terrific, kind, and patient. And I swear my...

Seema S.

Kim's Kids

2 Coach Hill Lane, Northport, NY

I am an experienced and certified NYS elementary and special education teacher seeking to provide child care for one or two children. I have three children of my own (2 boys / 1 girl), ages 3, 6, and 9 years old and am located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Northport. I strive to provide a warm, friendly...

Stellar Tots Inc.

39 Brookfield Rd, Northport, NY

As an Early Intervention Specialist for almost a decade, founder Stella Samandar's unique position allowed her to work with children while they were under the supervision of childcare facilities. Observing over multiple facilities per day, year after year, she noticed that facilities which were...

Michelle's Kiddie Club

142 Sandy Hollow Rd, Northport, NY

Richer Associates, Inc.

141 Waterside Avenue, Northport, NY

Very First Friends Daycare

142 W. Orange Street, Brentwood, NY

5.0

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The early years of childhood are memorable and influential, making a permanent impact on how your child learns and interacts in the coming years. Our learning programs cover all the basic skills for learning that stimulate and encourage a child's young mind. Being licensed professionals, our...

5.0

"I have been taking my son to Very First Friends since he was 21/2 years old. He is now 11. Very First Friends is his second home. He STILL loves going there before and after school!"

Sandra B.

A Home Away From Home

14 Cross Ave, Greenlawn, NY

5.0

(2)

My name is Jessica and I am an in-home childcare provider. My center is located in my home in Greenlawn where your child will be cared for in a loving and nurturing environment. He or she will be guided through play and educational activities to help him/her learn and reach developmental milestones....

5.0

"My children have been going to Home Away From Home on school breaks and after school for about a year. Jessica is always professional, reliable and flexible. Her rates are fair and strait forward. My children always feel welcome and genuinely cared for when with...

Cathrine A.

Donna Killoran

176 Woodbury Road, Hauppauge, NY

Hello! I am a stay-at-home mom to a wonderful 15-year-old-daughter, who has been watching children out of my home for many years. I am a former teacher-aide for a public school district and I also worked in a daycare center. I have experience watching newborns, infants, toddlers and school-aged...

Day Creative Tots Care

418 Mayflower Ave, Brentwood, NY

5.0

(1)

Day Creative Tots Care in Brentwood, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from six weeks to twelve years...

5.0

"It's a home away from home. Very loving, clean, reliable. They close at 5:30pm . The tuition was affordable. She always worked with me."

Sandy

Best Ever Care

7 Franconia Rd., East Northport, NY

5.0

(4)

Little Angels, a treasure for life... you wouldn't just want anyone to watch over them (except for me!!). I am a mom of three grown children and have been a sitter for over 20 years now. I have worked for wonderful families and have excellent references. I am kind and patient, reliable and...

5.0

"Linda is an awesome caregiver. The time and attention she spends with the children shows her love for the work she is doing. Her organization and planing for each day provides the structure for a positive transition to a school environment. My children still...

Veronica K

Ms. Jenny's

14 Pomper Drive, East Northport, NY

I am a day care provider since 2007 and member of the Suffolk county child care council. I provide private care in my home for one family at a time. My hours are flexible and your baby's schedule is the only one followed. Private care ensures that your baby is the number one priority and 1:1 ratio...

COMMACK NURSERY INC

490 N Country Rd, Saint James, NY

Commack Nursery INC. in Saint James, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from day care, and preschool.

Tiny Steps Day Care

149 Ledgewood Dr, Smithtown, NY

Tiny Steps Day Care in Smithtown, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from six weeks to twelve years...

Shalom Group Family Day Care

82 Thomas St, Brentwood, NY

Shalom Group Family Day Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Brentwood, New York, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...

Shirley I

20 Clover Dr., Smithtown, NY

Hi, I am a stay-at-home mom. I am available to babysit your child/children Monday through Friday and occasionally on Saturdays in my Smithtown home. My day care is located in the Hauppauge School District. I am up and ready to go at 6:00 a.m. and available to watch your child/children until 12:15...

Country Garden Family Day Care Corp.

1285 Pulaski Rd, East Northport, NY

Day Traviesitos Care

113 Bergold St, Brentwood, NY

Day Traviesitos Care in Brentwood, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids of all ages.

Moppets Childcare

18 Kilmer Avenue, Dix Hills, NY

Moppets Childcare is a registered New York State Family Day Care conveniently located just off the LIE in Dix Hills, NY. Parents looking for an alternative to the large facilities where their very young children may be lost in the crowd are delighted with the loving and nurturing environment...