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Rhaynebows World
5.0
My child just started at Rhaynebow's World and I tell you I absolutely love mrs Melissa. I didn't cry when I left my child because I honestly felt like I made the best choice for him. I can see this being a long lasting placement for him.
- Markesha L.
Mais Daycare
5.0
Hi i you want to talk about Mais Daycare it's absolutely the best daycare anyoneHe will ask for their children they take care of my two twin boys but now they are in school and you can find the love the good food the excellent care and they are very nice people that are always there I was never...
- Rawan A.
New Hope Faithful Friends Academy
5.0
New Hope Faithful Friends Acadmey is wonderful. My Son loves Ms. Glenda and hes so happy when I pick him up from class. We are in the afternoon preschool class and he is learning so much. I could not be happier. WAY TO GO MS. GLENDA and STAFF. We love you and we can wait to get back to our center...
- Maggie Ann S.
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.
Medina Family Daycare
5.0
If I could give 100 stars, I would. Medina Family Daycare cared for both my daughters (now age 10 and 6) with so much love and intelligence and I credit these ladies for my children's success. My 10 year old still misses their home cooked meals and just yesterday wanted to recreate one of Delma's...
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Family daycares in Santa Maria, CA
Rhaynebows World
2039 Balmoral Court, Columbus, OH
5.0
(5)
Are you searching for a provider that you can count on, that goes above and beyond? For over 20 years, I have loved being an intricate part in the growth, development and nurturing of many children. Many are still a big part of my family. Working together with the families, we have experienced great...
5.0
"My two children, whom I call my Irish twins (they're 11 months apart), have been with Melissa since they were 3 months old. I knew the first day that I placed my children in her care that I had made the right choice. It's not easy for a first time parent to drop...
Shalonda
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
"Mais Daycare has been a godsend to me. My daughter has been going since she was 9 wks old, and she is so happy and well cared for. I can go to work and not worry about her. Really great daycare"
Ruth R.
New Hope Faithful Friends Academy
700 West Stallings Street, Clayton, NC
5.0
(2)
New Hope Faithful Friends Academy provides programs for children ages 12 months - 5 years old and School Aged children Kindergarten-5th Grade.
We have the following programs available for our community:
1. Morning Preschool Program for children ages 1 year to 5 Years.
Monday - Friday -...
5.0
"New Hope Faithful Friends Acadmey is wonderful. My Son loves Ms. Glenda and hes so happy when I pick him up from class. We are in the afternoon preschool class and he is learning so much. I could not be happier. WAY TO GO MS. GLENDA and STAFF. We love you and we...
Maggie Ann 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
"We were with Etti for about 1.5 years and we only had positive, successful experiences with her. She's 100% reliable, and we knew our kid was getting the best care and love from her."
Michal
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...
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...
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My Learning Tree Daycare
319 Mission Villas Rd., San Marcos, CA
5.0
(2)
Dear families,
My name is Sarah, I am the proud owner of an in home family daycare, "My Learning Tree", that is licensed by the state of CA as well as insured. I have all my credentials, CPR certified, clear background check, and I have a medical background. Our hours are 7:30 am- 5:30 pm. All age...
5.0
"After our older sons daycare closed we were at a loss as to where we were going to put our younger son. We we're so lucky to find Sarah!! She is so great with communication using an app to update parents on naps taken, organic food eaten, activities done and so...
Ashly L
Everscare
315 Arboretum Lane, Fredericksburg, VA
5.0
(6)
EversCare is an unlicensed in-home daycare that has been in business since February, 2021 located in Leeland Station. We are registered with the IRS and provide our families with end-of-year tax statements.
At EversCare, I operate on a 1:4 ratio to ensure the children are receiving the highest...
5.0
"Our 2 year old son went to EversCare for 8 months and it was the best out-of-home care we have ever experienced with any of our kids! Ms. Alley is meant to look after children - she's loving, nurturing, very organized, and her home is a perfect safe haven for kids...
Daniella K.
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
"We sent our 2 sons (2 yr 9 mo and 6 month old) to Amy's home care program and our children loved it. When I first went to Amy's, I was immediately struck by how thoughtful and trustworthy Amy came off. It's always hard to leave your children with new faces, but...
Stephen C.
Glen Echo Family Day Care
6832 Tulip Hill Ter, Bethesda, MD
5.0
(9)
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
"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...
Jennifer R.
Koley's Kids Daycare
1120 46th Avenue, East Moline, IL
5.0
(5)
Nichole Klinge "Koley" along with her husband are licensed in-home child care providers. Brian works full time outside the home. Nichole primarily cares for the daycare.
Koley's Kids Daycare is a smaller daycare, it's clean, safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children 18 mo. - 4 years of...
5.0
"By far the best daycare I have had!!!! If I didn't move to another state I would have stayed there!!!! She is kind and really cares about everyones she watches"
Emily
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
"My son absolutely loves this school. He's almost 3 and has been there since he was 15 months old. I can tell how much all of his teachers care about him and all of the kids. The school is clean, they are always working on upgrading the things that get old and...
Kira L.
Just For Me Home Daycare
7561 Fern Dr., Mentor, OH
5.0
(4)
My objective is to provide your child with a clean, safe, comfortable environment where they can play and learn with guidance and loving care while you are at work or attending school. One of my strong points is teaching children manners (in every aspect of the word), respect for everyone. I guide...
5.0
"My daughter is almost 6 and has been going to Cindy since she was 3 months old. She loves going back on her days off from school and seeing Cindy again.
Just For Me is clean, friendly, loving, and like a second home. The kids always get lots of playtime, rest time...
Katie W.
Magic Tree House Academy
7705 W Waterford Ave, Milwaukee, WI
5.0
(1)
At Magic Tree House we believe in respect for each child's individuality and needs so that they, as well as their parents, may learn to develop a sense of security and trust in their new home away from home environment. Most important, we believe in nurturing a positive self-esteem and I am...
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.
Ally's Angels Childcare Center
992 Jerry Lees Way, Denver, NC
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Allyson J. and I would love to provide care for your little one in my home! I was listed with the TX Department of Families and Protective Services as an in-home care provider and have moved to Denver, NC and have started back up. I have passed a background and fingerprinting check. I...
5.0
"We just loved Miss Allyson and her family. We will miss you as you move away."
Rachael M.
Tiny Violets Family Daycare
Lone Quail Rd, San Diego, CA
4.8
(25)
Tiny Violets Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 2011. We are a full-service Family Home day care with children ages 6 months to 10 years old.
Our aim is to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners and...
5.0
"We absolutely love Tiny Violets Family Daycare and the nurturing, encouraging atmosphere that Ms. K. and Ms. B. provide. Our son attended for two years, and five years later, when we had our daughter, we didn't have to think twice about where to send her. Our...
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Azam Daycare
5398 Shannon Ridge Ln, San Diego, CA
5.0
(4)
Welcome to AZAM Daycare! Enroll now and let your children be a part of Azam Daycare. Azam Daycare welcomes young learners into a new world full of discoveries, new skills, and opportunities to build friendships with peers. My home daycare is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The rates are...
5.0
"Azi is the best! My 2 year old has been going to Azi's house since she was 5 months old and absolutely loves her! My daughter doesn't talk much but every morning says "Azi's house" and is so excited to go (and gets sad on the weekend when she doesn't go). She gives...
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T.'s Building Blocks Daycare
200 State Park Rd, Casco, ME
5.0
(1)
Talbots Building Blocks Daycare is a state licensed operation that was started in June 2015. My mission is to provide children a safe, healthy and joyful experience as well as to bring peace of mind to the parents of the children in my care. I know firsthand how important it is to manage a family...
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.
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Santa Maria, CA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Santa Maria, CA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Maria, 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 Santa Maria, CA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Santa Maria, 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.