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Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Ottumwa, IA?

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

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

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

When choosing family daycare near you in Ottumwa, 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Little Feet Family Learning Center

5.0

Please visit our Facebook page to see more information! "Haley did a fantastic job taking care of our daughter. She is very professional, but also gives love and care like only a mom can. It was really hard for me to go back to work after we had our daughter, but Haley did such a wonderful job...

- Rebekah

Michelle's "Explorers" Family Home Daycare

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, Carolina and Paz, are just absolutely...

- Mega B.

Family daycares in Ottumwa, IA

Glen Echo Family Day Care

6832 Tulip Hill Ter, Bethesda, MD

5.0

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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.

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.

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.

Little Feet Family Learning Center

43367 Gadsden Ave, Lancaster, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Haley Dluzak, owner and director of Little Feet Family Learning Center! Our program began 3 years ago when I decided to leave my career as a preschool teacher and begin caring for and educating young children from our West Lancaster home. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood...

5.0

"Please visit our Facebook page to see more information! "Haley did a fantastic job taking care of our daughter. She is very professional, but also gives love and care like only a mom can. It was really hard for me to go back to work after we had our daughter,...

Rebekah

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

"I highly recommend Michelle's family day care. My daughter was with Michelle since she was 7 months old. My son who is 8 years now, went to Michelle too. We love Michelle, she is very caring, always cheerful, very trustworthy and great with kids. The helper...

Rima K.

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 had a phenomenal experience with ITFDC. This was my first child and time using daycare. Her caregiver, Victoria, took wonderful care of her. It was just my daughter and ranging from 1-3 other children. I loved that she was able to get individual attention. She...

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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.

Uzma's Family Day Home

6520 Colombia Pike, FALLS CHURCH, VA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(6)

WELCOME TO MY FAMILY DAY HOME UZMA'S FAMILY DAY HOME LOCATED IN FALLS CHURCH VA CLOSE TO ANNANDALE, ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON VA. I AM IN CHILDCARE BUUSINESS SINCE 1995.STARTED AS CHILDCARE PROVIDER FOR INFANT AND TODDLER FAMILY DAY CARE INC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. MOVED TO PRESENT LOCATION IN JUNE 2004....

5.0

"Our son was with Uzma from age 7mo until 2yo and had a wonderful experience with her! He had lots of outdoors time, did holiday-themed activities, and made good friends. We knew he was in great hands with Uzma. "

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Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue, Melrose, MA

5.0

(2)

Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC. We are now...

5.0

"Little Sunshine Academy, is absolutely amazing. I have two children that both attend and they love it! The daycare is very clean, fun and safe. They welcome with you open arms . I can not say enough about this day care."

Eileen M.

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

"Ms. Phoenix is the perfect sitter. She provided excellent service for me and my family and her prices are very affordable."

Larry C

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Newport Family Child Care

19419 Se Newport Way, Issaquah, WA

5.0

(3)

Details regarding our child care facility are listed below. State Licensed Family Child Care. Right on Newport Way! Now Enrolling! Certified early childhood educator providing care in a home setting. Newport Family Child Care provides professional child care in a safe, cozy home...

5.0

"So thankful we found Haimi. She is amazing, caring, generous, honest, sweet, kind, and I could go on and on with compliments. She's treated my son and my family with so much warmth and I'll forever feel fortunate to have found her daycare. She takes great care of...

Sonnette S.

Stella Di Rose Domestics

1115 Broadway, New York, NY

5.0

(1)

Stella di Rose Domestics is A Boutique Nanny Agency, serving all five lovely boroughs of New York City and Westchester County. Each of our Care Professionals, affectionately titled 'Roses', is carefully vetted according to the topmost care standards. Our exclusive recruitment and screening process...

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

"Becky's Cubhouse is a warm and caring place. My daughter was in her care for 4 years before starting school and my daughter loves her. Becky provides a loving and safe environment while engaging the kids in fun activities. The kids make crafts year round as...

Jill

Angels Day Care LLC

24 FLORENCE ST, West Hartford, CT

5.0

(1)

Angels Day Care is a Home Daycare created by Monica Vergara. Monica has over ten years of experience in personal care, working with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Angels Day Care counts on professional staff who cares about the kids and the parents they serve. "We...

5.0

"My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Monica’s daycare since she was four months old. She started full-time, and now that she goes to school, she goes to Angel’s Daycare part-time. Monica has been great with my daughter. She provides a safe, fun, and caring...

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Ann's Child Care

Morrisville, Morrisville, NC

5.0

(2)

I am the blessed stay at home mom of a six year old boy and two year old girl! I have provided child care in my home for five different families since the birth of my son in 2010. My degree is in Literature with certification in K-12 education. Prior to having my own children, I taught in a...

5.0

"Our family feels so blessed to have met Ann!!! She is absolutely loving and caring and just the kind of person that I would want to care for my children in my absence. She interacts with the kids with such kindness and patience and has a lot of activity options...

Alexia M