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Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Santa Cruz, CA?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Santa Cruz, 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.

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

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Santa Cruz, CA?

When choosing family daycare near you in Santa Cruz, 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.

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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.

Akiko's Care

5.0

Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive, caring and fun! Our son loves going...

- Meghan B.

Mother Goose Day Care

5.0

We feel so lucky to have found Ms. Kim. My daughter has been in her care as early as 5 months. Ms. Kim’s way of being so welcoming and nurturing put my first time mom jitters at ease. My daughter is excited to go in the mornings and wants to play a bit longer at pick up. We are extremely grateful...

- Care member

Little Sunshine Academy

5.0

My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the BEST daycare around.

- James R.

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 Santa Cruz, CA

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

"First time I meet Etti was through my friend. I knew right away that this is the place i went to send my kids and the right person for them to grow with. My first kid I sent to Etti he is special need. With Etti experience I know I have someone I can trust, she was...

Arava G

Akiko's Care

10519 Williams St, Northglenn, CO

5.0

(2)

Hi! My name is Akiko Strock and I am a professional and experienced and certified in first aid and CPR. I provide care for families in my home with a small number of kids. The childcare I provide is my own business and I provide tight book keeping of all payments and provide families with that...

5.0

"Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive,...

Meghan 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.

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

"My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the BEST daycare around."

James R.

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

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

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.

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

Treasured Blessings Family Child Care Llc.

5555 Cherrybrook Road, Randallstown, MD

5.0

(1)

Treasured Blessings Family Child Care LLC. is a affordable licensed NAFCC Accredited family home that cares for children 0-20. TBFCC is open 5 days a week. Hours of care are 8:30 am- 5:30pm additional hours may be discussed with the provider for additional cost. We also offer before care, after care...

5.0

"Tanisha S.- Ms. Paige is by far the best provider I ever came across. My children have gone to her since they were born. She is patient with both the children as well as their parents. I love that she is curriculum oriented. My children learn a lot attending her...

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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

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

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.

Countryside Montessori

610 DALLAS DR, Denton, TX

5.0

(2)

Countryside provides an authentic Montessori environment with free before and after care for our families. Three, four and five day programs offer hands on learning in a prepared environment. Parent references and tours are available.

5.0

"Our son has been attending for six months and we've already noticed significant improvement since switching day cares. The staff is great and helpful. The teachers are consistent and don't turn over much which is great for the kids. We are so pleased and will...

Michele B.

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

"We love everything about Sunshine House Preschool! The teachers are friendly, loving and really engaged with the children. The communication with the families is outstanding. We get weekly e-mails informing us of what the kids will be learning about and how to...

Donna 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...

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Shaw Family Home Child Care And Preschool

891 Cedar Circle, Tavares, FL

5.0

(1)

Philosophy: As a family child care provider, my goal is to provide a safe and happy environment for each child that will stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth at their own pace. I offer loving care that focuses on each child as a unique and wonderful individual and in...

5.0

"Based on an extremely positive recommendation, we chose Shaw Family Day Care and Preschool. This was a great choice as the Shaws provide fun, positive, learning activities for the children. Our daughter is very happy and learning so much. We are thankful we...

F. S

Happy Days - Happy Face

Geneva Street, Glendale, CA

5.0

(6)

Kunikova Family Day Care providing Infant Care in a home like loving atmosphere. Offering full and part-time, and drop in care Monday through Friday from 8am to 5.30pm/6 pm. Helping the little ones explore and learn about the world through games and play. Teaching them how to be independent...

5.0

"Our children has been going there for the past 3 years ! They are a second home to our children ! Ms Kristina and her staff are extremely patient and loving to both of my kids (one started going at 20 months and one at 3 months). They both love going there and have...

Jasmine A.

Thomas Family Child Care

1732 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the fall. I have space for four children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old, and two spots for school age children. What I can offer: I will...

5.0

"I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree I immediately knew her daycare was where I wanted my son to be. She is warm, knowledgable and above all else...

Angel P.

Worry Not Daycare

832 E 160th Pl, South Holland, IL

5.0

(1)

Worry Not Daycare is a licensed home daycare that provides quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years of age. We provide before, after and all day services 24 hours a day. We also offer drop in services (date night). Hot meals are provided and transportation if needed. We offer discounted...

5.0

"The owner was very helpful and willing to work with my budget. She is personable and went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met. Highly recommended."

Tanya

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...

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