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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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Paige's Place In-home Daycare

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 and nurturing atmosphere and does...

- Care member

Tender Loving Care

5.0

I have known Rowena for 14 years and have worked under her in a child care setting. She was a wonderful director and will offer great child care in her home. She is loving, caring, nurturing, creative and very hard working. I would trust her with my precious granddaughters and am proud to be able...

- Jane M

Sophia's Place

5.0

I have worked in the past with the owner Sara. She's an excellent teacher and person. She's very nurturing and treats every child as if they are her own. She's also bilingual which a lot of parents love, as well as, its a great learning opportunity for children. Sara is fun, energetic and full of...

- Brandy C.

Michele's T.L.C. Day Care

5.0

Warm and welcoming, my husband and I could go to work and not worry ever

- Michele M.

Creative Care By Annelle

5.0

Annelle took care of my child regularly basically from birth to age 3, and then as on an as needed basis up until the present day, 3 years later. She and Kenneth have become trusted family friends, and my kid looks forward to seeing them. She excels at creating boundaries, incorporating learning...

- Melissa M

Family daycares in Santa Cruz, CA

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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Tender Loving Care

2380 Zircon St., Canton, OH

5.0

(4)

Tender Loving Care wants your child to have the BEST care possible! Child care is provided out of our home with flexibility for trips to the park or other places for fun activities for your child/ren. I am looking to care for one family a couple nights a week. I have an Education degree and 15...

5.0

"I have known Rowena for 14 years and have worked under her in a child care setting. She was a wonderful director and will offer great child care in her home. She is loving, caring, nurturing, creative and very hard working. I would trust her with my precious...

Jane M

Sophia's Place

104 Meadow Ridge Dr, Anna, TX

5.0

(1)

Sophia's Place is a structured, nursing environment where the fun never ends!! Fundamental growth and developmental family curriculum is here! With over 10 years of experience in childcare, your child's personal developmental health is my #1 goal, every single day. Looking for 9 kids for a small...

5.0

"I have worked in the past with the owner Sara. She's an excellent teacher and person. She's very nurturing and treats every child as if they are her own. She's also bilingual which a lot of parents love, as well as, its a great learning opportunity for children....

Brandy C.

Michele's T.L.C. Day Care

1315 Riesling Ct., Morgan Hill, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a professional caregiver, CPR, preventive Health & Safety and IHSS CERTIFIED. I have been in the caring business for the last 30 years+. I have relocated my business to Morgan Hill and am now ready to meet new families in need of daycare. Please feel free to contact me on my cell phone,...

5.0

"Warm and welcoming, my husband and I could go to work and not worry ever"

Michele M.

Creative Care By Annelle

153 Chancery Lane, Waynesville, NC

5.0

(5)

I'm Annelle Woggon an experienced loving child care professional and NC certified Art Teacher. My husband, Kenneth and I have a licensed Family Child Care Home, Creative Care by Annelle licensed for all 3 shifts. I'm a NC Certified Art Teacher with over 30 years teaching and tutoring experience...

5.0

"Annelle and Kenneth are wonderful people. We will be trusting the full time care of our 2 month old to them. We would not leave our new baby with just anyone. Annelle creates a family environment for the children to thrive. During a recent visit with her and the...

Brandi D.

Twinfairies Early Learning Daycare

12078 Ivy Circle, Brighton, CO

4.7

(14)

Please Read First: Licensed Home Daycare INTERVIEW IS ONLY AFTER DAYCARE HOURS. FULL TIME 6am-5pm $300 Per week PART TIME $65 /per day (at least 3 days a week) Clean and secure environment. Meal Included. I provide safe, clean environment for the kids because their safety is...

5.0

"If you are hesitant to use a home daycare because you are afraid the structure/learning and activities won't take place... Twinfairies and Mrs. V will prove you wrong! Wonderful care, lots of fun and engagement, her kids love her and you can tell she truly cares...

Holly Y

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!"

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Little Star Academy

201 More Ave, Los Gatos, CA

5.0

(4)

My name is Lena, I am a loving, nurturing and a happy child care provider. I believe that we can bring out the best of our children by providing them with safe, positive, loving and supportive learning environment. **Play-based center, promotes natural, active and creative learning opportunities...

5.0

"Lena is a wonderful childcare provider. We put my son under her care when he was about 18 months old. We swooped him out of a large daycare where he was constantly ill with serious illnesses and where he would cry out of relief when I would go and pick him up....

Amy M

Little People's Playhouse

3512 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC

5.0

(3)

Licensed 5 Star Family Childcare Home. Summer is close!!! I am now open for Summer Camp at affordable pricing. Summer Camp includes breakfast, lunch, and snack. Full day care filled with fun, excitement and much more. Call now to reserve your space.

5.0

"This is the best place to put your child for childcare because all the children get the one on one attention they need and they get treated the same. This childcare is more with educating the child while they there but they have at the same time. I personally love...

Jasmine B.

Little Acorns Daycare Inc.

21 Acorn Road, Brewster, NY

5.0

(2)

Hello parents, I would like to introduce you to Little Acorns Daycare, a NYS licensed home based daycare program. A "home away from home" for your little ones to grow and thrive. At Little Acorns, we follow both traditional teaching philosophies but also integrate topics of interest from the...

5.0

"My daughter has attended Little Acorns for the past 2 years. It is amazing to see how much she has blossomed and learned in this time. She loves going to "school", loves her friends and teachers."

Cynthia D.

Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St., Lake Forest, CA

5.0

(4)

May has been working with children for two decades now and has made taking care of them her lifelong passion. She has a degree in child development, has worked at college campus daycares, centers, at home family daycares, and eventually opened up her own family daycare in 2015 in San Marcos. After...

5.0

"Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows COVID guidelines and wears a mask. Her home is set up like a preschool with plenty of educational toys and an...

Min

Love Laugh Learn - Academic Child Care

601 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0

(2)

Love Laugh Learn is a family-owned and operated academic child care located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Our daycare serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We offer extended hours and a customized app for all of our parents to stay connected with their children throughout the day. We are nestled in...

5.0

"Incredibly caring staff who create a clean, safe, fun, and worry free Child Care center. Would highly reccomend Love Laugh Learn to anyone seeking child care."

Jeff B

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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Mrs. Amber's Child Care

5741 W Boulder Creek Rd, West Jordan, UT

5.0

(3)

Hello! I promise you will love my home based licensed family child care! We do lots of fun activities like crafts, music time, outdoor time, pajama days, picnics, show n tell, water days, and holiday parties! CPR and First Aid certified. Great outdoor and indoor play area, in a great neighborhood as...

5.0

"Amber has been great for our son. She helped potty train and has been great to work with. The pajama day, show and tell and swim days have been so fun for him."

Beckie R

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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Naghma's Family Child Care

4302 Larkspur Lane, Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0

(2)

We are a family child care business that we run from our home. We are a mother daughter team that tackles education (children's homework) and play time together. My mom is the fun energetic one that loves to run jump and play with the kiddos and I am more of the get your homework done before you can...

5.0

"Hay there. I've had my baby go here for quite sometime and he loves it! They have plenty of friends and toys there so there all happy. If there's anything going on with my baby they let me know immediately for the necessary steps that need to be taken after that....

Sana A.

Dolls And Blocks Childcare

424 Pigeon View Lane, New Castle, DE

5.0

(1)

Trusted local in-home daycare, proudly serving families in the New Castle and Bear, DE area. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to making learning fun while providing a loving and supportive environment. A Safe and Nurturing In-Home Daycare for Early Childhood Development Through our in-home...

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.

Robinson Family Day Care

6724 Friendship Dr, Sarasota, FL

5.0

(2)

I am a licensed family child care, I've been in business for the past 24 years. We have circle time and do arts and crafts, we sing and dance a lot. We love to play and go outside, we keep busy all day, hours are 7:30am-5:30pm. References available.

5.0

"You wont find a better person to watch your child, she loves them all like her own, you wont be disappointed if you pick her."

Kelli

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

Sobi's Daycare

1421 Pangbourne Way, Hanover, MD

4.9

(7)

It's been 4 years I'm working with infants and toddlers and I have many references if you ask for. I am loving and caring, go with the flow who adores children. I make sure your child is having the best time. We can take walk and have tummy time and read lots of stories. I am full of energy, very...

5.0

"Sobia has been taking great care of my son. He loves playing with the other children. She's been working with him on his speech development. Sobia takes the time to update me on anything that happens during the day. I'm very happy to have him in her daycare."

Emilie B