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Katie's Wonderful World
5.0
Hello! I am a mom who has been with Katie for some time, and wanted to add a recommendation. We are leaving soon after getting a rare spot at my husband's work daycare, which due to the location and convenience we could not pass up.
We have been very happy with the care that Katie has provided to...
- Alison
Just For Kids Family Child Care
5.0
We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him every day!
- Karen L.
Wee Care Day Care
5.0
Wee Care Day Care is a hidden gem! Deb at Wee Care Day Care has exceeded our expectations. Deb has a wealth of experience and credentials, gives high personalized attention to each child in her care, is wonderfully organized, professional, and caring. (Not to mention, her pricing is pleasantly...
- Care member
Jaycare (facility #334845355)
5.0
As a parent, I entrust my greatest blessing to the staff at JayCare every day, and I am grateful for the loving care and guidance he receives. My child has learned so much and continues to share with me the great activities that go on each day at "school!" A special Thank you to Tywanna and the...
- Karin M.
Celestial Child Care
5.0
I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who thrives on routine! Ms. Karla is...
- Kristin B.
Family daycares in Novato, CA
Katie's Wonderful World
5339 North 37th St, Arlington, VA
5.0
(1)
I strive to give parents a peace of mind knowing that their child is under the best care possible. Small number of children. Self directed play and group interactions.
Soft play room flooring so your little one can comfortably play with toys and learn new things.
My mission is to work with each...
5.0
"Hello! I am a mom who has been with Katie for some time, and wanted to add a recommendation. We are leaving soon after getting a rare spot at my husband's work daycare, which due to the location and convenience we could not pass up.
We have been very happy with...
Alison
Just For Kids Family Child Care
1302 Country Club Drive, Escondido, CA
5.0
(1)
Just For Kids Family Day care is a place where children of all ages can explore, experience the wonder of nature and grow in a fun and safe environment. Through, art, science and music and physical activities the children learn how to explore their world. Each child participates according to...
5.0
"We have had our son (2.5) here for several months and he has just blossomed. They are doing a fantastic job of taking care of, educating and enriching him every day!"
Karen L.
Wee Care Day Care
105 Williamsburg Rd., Bridgeport, CT
5.0
(3)
A loving, learning environment awaits your child at Wee Care Day Care, family child care.
We provide all the educational benefits of a school environment (with high adult to child ratio) in the comfort of a home setting.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are included. There is...
5.0
"Wee Care Day Care is a hidden gem! Deb at Wee Care Day Care has exceeded our expectations. Deb has a wealth of experience and credentials, gives high personalized attention to each child in her care, is wonderfully organized, professional, and caring. (Not to...
Care member
Jaycare (facility #334845355)
438 Lassa Way, Perris, CA
5.0
(2)
Jay Care is a Licensed/ CPR Certified Family Child Care that is in-home based located in Perris, CA. We provide a loving, smoke free, pet free, safe environment designed to assist your little one with growth and learning. It is our goal to help your little one build new healthy friendships, through...
5.0
"Tywanna is very caring, patient, reliable, and picks up my kids on time and has a clean loving environment. And my son's homework is always done and has educational activities for the kids ."
Jasmine J.
Celestial Child Care
4805 Seminole Avenue, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(10)
My family child care specializes in toddlers between the ages of 1 - 4 years of age. I run a very clean and organized facility, giving loving care to my kiddies every day.
I have a state license and am CPR/FIRST AID certified. I am also under the VA Child Nutrition Inc program, which comes to...
5.0
"Ms. Karla is wonderful! I was super nervous to have my daughter start daycare and she was such a great help in supporting the transition. She provides all of the essentials and it is a clean/organized space. She also has a great play area! With COVID, she is only...
Courtney J.
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 luck to have found Ms. Kim! Our daughter started with her at 15 months. We were worried about her transitioning to care outside of our house, but she adjusted very well and quickly with the help of Ms. Kim's warm, welcoming, and confident style. Our...
Lauren C.
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
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
"We love Paige! My daughter started with Paige at 4 months old and is now almost 2.5. There’s not a day she doesn’t run happily into her arms at drop off.
I feel at ease dropping of my daughter and don’t have an ounce of worry when I’m away. She provides a safe...
Care member
Star Child 4 Kids
11156 Forest Edge Dr, Reston, VA
5.0
(8)
Star Child 4 kids is a wonderful home base family owned and family focused child care facility in North Reston.
Smoke and Pet free environment .
Located off North Shore Dr. close to the Wiehle Silver line Reston metro.
We strive to meet each child need by providing a comfortable setting for both...
5.0
"Alison is an awesome and caring professional childcare provider! She did an excellent job with late-night babysitting my 3-month-old boy. I would definitely hire her again!"
Tikia R.
Medina Family Daycare
849 Patricia Ave, San Mateo, CA
5.0
(4)
Medina Family Daycare is run by a mother and daughter duo, Delma and Marcela. Together, we have served our community for over 16 years. Our daycare is in our home, we have a classroom set up, outside play space and many activities indoors. We believe that children learn best through play, we have...
5.0
"Our daughters spent 3 years here and we loved the experience. The teachers were warm and loving and our girls felt comfortable very quickly, even though they had no Spanish before this immersion daycare. They were super well cared for and learned a ton there, and...
Care member
Christian Day Care Center
1300 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem, PA
3.0
(1)
Since 1971, Christian Day Care Center (a church affiliated and state licensed facility) has provided quality child care and summer day camp for thousands of Lehigh Valley families. We endeavor to give children a good start, teaching them basic skills, along with the difference between right and...
3.0
"No me permite escribir los días y el horario que necesito"
Miriam E.
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
"Miss Dee will love your baby like it's her very own. My daughter started at 3 months old. She loved Miss Dee very much. I was never worried about her whiles at work because I knew that she was getting excellent care. Overall this is a great home daycare and I would...
Care member
Christine's Family Daycare
167 Sulgrave Court, Sterling, VA
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Christine and I have a Family Day Care In Loudoun County, Virginia. I am located in the Countryside neighborhood of Potomac Falls. I have many years of experience in childcare having raised my own child (now 25), previously operated a home day care, worked in childcare centers, and...
5.0
"When my wife first returned to work, we were lucky enough to have family available to take care of our son. Recently, however, we had to find another option for daycare. After extensive searching we found Christine and we couldn't be happier.
Christine treats...
Tim K.
YELLOW BRICK ROAD
15 S 3RD AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ
5.0
(2)
We are proud to be serving the families in our communities for 40 years! Our established, nurturing staff will care for your child in a fun, loving and enriching environment. We offer flexible schedules for working families. YBR has a large, shaded playground and children's garden we enjoy year...
5.0
"We have been at Yellow Brick Road Daycare since January 2021. We would give the facility 5 stars.
My family moved to Highland Park during the Pandemic when childcare was going through a crisis. Yellowbrick is an institution of the town. It has been one of the...
Linda M.
5.0
(3)
Sing With Me Family Childcare is located in Carson,CA. Our program provide 24 hour care 7 days a week. Mack Family Childcare believes in providing kindergarten readiness and the way we do this is by creating a routine that consist of free play, table time, circle time, an outside free play. Our...
5.0
"The staff are always nice and caring! The location is convenient. The children always have fun and eat well! 10/10!"
Ellisha 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
"My Daughter attended Serena's smiling sun day care for 2 years and this daycare is truly amazing. We could not be happier with Serena and feel very sad to leave.
Serena cares about the kids, she feed them well, with a very good, home cook and warm meal and healthy...
Care member
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.
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 started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet and caring to my baby, My baby never had a diaper rash under her care.I like it when they do outdoor...
R. B
Dolls And Blocks Childcare
424 Pigeon View Lane, New Castle, DE
5.0
(1)
Affordable childcare, and Purchase of Care accepted. Open enrollment available. Quality childcare should not be expensive. Dolls And Blocks Childcare In-Home Daycare has been making learning fun, easy, and affordable since 2004. New Castle, Bear, Newark, and Wilmington. Give your young ones the...
5.0
"Our twin daughters have been going to Dolls & Blocks Childcare since 7mths old, they are 5yrs old. They absolutely love it there! I've really seen their individual personalities flourish beautifully. The daycare provider has 15yrs of experience and is licensed by...
Rae D.
Gilbert's Family Daycare
9131 Mr. Lincoln Ct., Orlando, FL
5.0
(2)
I am a State of Florida registered family day care provider DCF ID # R09OR1450. I provide childcare in my home. The families that I have provided child care services to have stayed with me an average of 4 years to 12 years.
My college major was Elementary and Special Education. I have 21 years...
5.0
"Chris cared for my son Michael from the age of two until he was ready for preschool at the age of five. I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone seeking a loving, caring person in a safe and comfortable home. Michael loved Chrissy and enjoyed playing with...
Julie U
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Novato, CA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Novato, CA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Novato, CA, 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 Novato, CA 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 Novato, CA, 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 Novato, CA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Novato, CA, 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.