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Greenwoods Day Care
5.0
My toddler and infant attend this daycare, both began when they were ~7 weeks old. Linda provides a very nurturing and learning environment. My toddler looks forward to going every morning and both of my kids are very comfortable here. I am always impressed with my daughter's development in manners,...
- Jen
Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care Home
5.0
Precious Little heartbeats is an amazing environment were children can engage with developmentally appropriate activities and material. Verlinda and Micaela are dedicated to providing children with love, nurturing, and many fun hands on learning activities.
- Anthony P.
Nahom's Family Child Care
5.0
If I could keep my daughter at this daycare forever I would! We have been so lucky to have her be a part of Nahom's Child Care. Mrs. Shelly not only cared for her and all the other kids like her own, but is very detailed and intentional with the care of each one! My daughter was behind on a lot of...
- Care member
B Family Home Day Care
5.0
Ms.Tammy I want to thanks you for taking so good for my daughter. She and I love you and your family so much . You are the best .
Thanks
Angela
- Angela D
North Star Family Day Care
5.0
North Star Family Day Care goes above and beyond my expectations! I feel so blessed to met Ms. Dalia who provides attentive, thorough care for my little. I never stress or worry about what is happening when my girl is there. Finding a day care you can trust is worth all the money in the world, the...
- Melissa P.
Family daycares in Portland, ME
Greenwoods Day Care
461 Greenwoods Rd, Torrington, CT
5.0
(1)
A loving, fun-filled environment, family day care setting.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks served.
Full and part-time care available.
State licensed and infant / child First Aid / CPR certified, medication administration.
5.0
"My toddler and infant attend this daycare, both began when they were ~7 weeks old. Linda provides a very nurturing and learning environment. My toddler looks forward to going every morning and both of my kids are very comfortable here. I am always impressed with my...
Jen
Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care Home
1238 E. 33rd St., Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(1)
Precious Little Heartbeat Family Child Care is a 24-hours 7-days a week childcare home in the heart of Los Angeles, California. We provide high quality childcare service for up to 14 children ages 6 weeks up to 10 years old. Our child care is family owned and managed (no outside workers). We provide...
5.0
"Precious Little heartbeats is an amazing environment were children can engage with developmentally appropriate activities and material. Verlinda and Micaela are dedicated to providing children with love, nurturing, and many fun hands on learning activities."
Anthony P.
Nahom's Family Child Care
6901 May Fair Road, Laurel, MD
5.0
(6)
Nahom Family Child Care is a home base, licensed day care that provide care from new born to 12 years old. My focus is to love and care in a clean atmosphere, to educate and provide balance nutrient meal throughout the day. The day care is open from 6am to 6pm. I am certified in CPR, First Aid,...
5.0
"When looking for daycare. None comes better than Nahom's Family Child care. Our experience with this daycare has been fantastic. Mrs. Shelly is a kind and gentle soul. She had our some for over a year. The facility was always clean and comfortable. My son loved...
Charlene D.
B Family Home Day Care
5034 Red Bay Drive, Orlando, FL
5.0
(2)
Bradley Family Day Care Home is a private owned day care license with DCF #F09OR407.
Your child will receive one on one time and the love and care they need. We have openings now for kids 1 month old to 3 years old. If you are looking for child care without the BIG day care prices, where your...
5.0
"Mrs.Tammy B. is a very good, loving and caring person. Her home is your child home, she love my son like he is your son. And that me and my husband love that about her. Her house is always clean that a need for me,my son have not been sick one day yet.
Thanks you...
Tammy B.
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
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.
Little Laughs
805 Red Cloud Rd., Paso Robles, CA
5.0
(2)
INTRODUCTION:
Little Laughs. . . Banuelos Family Child Care. . . Where learning and laughing is lots of fun! Is owned and directed by Michelle Banuelos. The idea and inspiration behind opening this business came from the positive support and encouragement of family. With a background in Early...
5.0
"I am so happy with the care that Michelle and her team provide. My 2 year old son LOVES going to daycare and I know he is in good hands! HIGHLY recommended!"
Audrey
Tomlinson Family Child Care
2595 Atlanta Ave, Riverside, CA
5.0
(4)
Tomlinson Family Child Care is a family owned, licensed, in-home, day care provider whom has been in business for over 19 years. We are located in Riverside near Downtown, UCR and where the 215/60/91 freeways meet.
Your child/children are your most precious valuables. You can trust us to take the...
5.0
"I have been bringing my boys to Susan and Stacy since 2015. We have grown so close the them they are family. They have been such a blessing to our family and my boys love being with them and sometimes throw fits when they have to leave."
Marilyn C.
Love N Fun Family Daycare
246 WILGUS CT, Middletown, DE
5.0
(5)
Experienced nanny owned family day care.
Homey feel,lots of love,
Nurturing and educating "The Whole Child"
5.0
"She is wonderful honest and reliable."
Festus J.
My Little Magical World Family Daycare
13008 Eloise Ave., Rockville, MD
5.0
(6)
My name is Leidy, mother of two children.
I have 6 years of experience caring for children of other families.
My goal for the Family Day Care is to provide a Home Away From Home for all children in my care.
Daycare is committed to providing your child with quality care by encouraging each child to...
5.0
"We feel very lucky to have found Leidy. She is so warm and loving with our son. She has watched him since he was four months old and he is now 21 months old. You can tell that she really loves and enjoys children. I would not hesitate to recommend her to...
JJ
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.
Amy's Daycare in Newton Center
230 Homer St., Newton Center, MA
5.0
(8)
Family day care in Newton center, close to the Newton Free Library. Two adults take care of six children, speaking Chinese and English. Five nutritious meals included each day. 10 years experience. Provider has an early education degree.
5.0
"My son has been at Amy's Daycare 4-5 days a week for the past year and we have nothing but great things to say about the experience. Amy is highly reliable and caring and prices are reasonable. She takes him on walks, play time in her fenced yard and feeds him...
Ryan W.
My Little Home Day Care
6620 Belford Rd, Baltimore, MD
5.0
(1)
My little home day care is a place where your children form part of our family Call or Text me 443-226-5990
email mylittlehomemd@gmail.com.
We have license 254002 approved by Maryland state.
5.0
"The best space for your children's"
Mercedes P.
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
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.
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.
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
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Serena’s Smiling Sun daycare for our daughter, who started there when she was around 8 months old. Serena is truly wonderful with the children; her kindness and dedication are unparalleled. We cannot recommend her...
Care member
Little Achiever's Day Care
8 JACQUELINE COURT, Port Jefferson Station, NY
5.0
(3)
Little Achiever's Day Care is a privately owned group family day care licensed by New York State that provides high quality child care for children ages 6 weeks till 12
years old. Little Achiever's day care focuses on each child's individual needs such as their emotional, social, developmental,...
5.0
"The best decision I made was placing my son in Little Achiever's day care. Mrs. Ferguson and her staff go above and beyond to care for all the kids in the day care. While attending Little Achiever's day care, my son's speech, cognitive skills and social skills...
Kiesha W
Parkview Family Day Care
4323 Parkview Drive, Lakewood, CA
5.0
(3)
If you're looking for quality child care, you've come to the right place. At Parkview Family Day Care we'll give your child the attention and care they deserve. We are following all recommended safety guidelines during the current pandemic.
We offer a nationally acclaimed preschool program. We...
5.0
"We had both our kids start as infants with Parkview through preschool and one into kinder. We always felt our children were safe, well cared for, got lots of outside play time and we loved the preschool curriculum. Would highly recommend!"
Care member
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
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Portland, ME
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Portland, ME?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Portland, ME, 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 Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME, 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 Portland, ME?
When choosing family daycare near you in Portland, ME, 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.