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Little People's Playhouse
5.0
An awesome nurturing environment that promotes learning and creativity. Ms. Pam treats the children as if they are her own!
- Qadriyyah M
S Academy
5.0
Your child/children will be in good hands here. If you want your child to be in the care of someone who genuinely loves and cares for children then this is the place for your child. She is someone who has a lot of patience when dealing with children. Your children may not want to leave after...
- Janet
My Learning Tree Daycare
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 much more!! They do sensory...
- Ashly L
Dee's Little Peas Daycare
5.0
Miss Dee will love your baby like it's her very own. My daughter started at 3 months old. She loved Miss Dee very much. I was never worried about her whiles at work because I knew that she was getting excellent care. Overall this is a great home daycare and I would recommend.
- Care member
Rita's Family Day Care
5.0
Rita has raised both my kids from the time they were little babies. She is a wonderful loving woman who takes care of your child like it is her own. I am very grateful to have had Rita raise my children. She not only took care of them but also taught them age appropriate behavior. They both...
- Ana S.
Family daycares in South Portland, ME
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.
S Academy
110 Monarch Trail, Selma, NC
5.0
(2)
Strong Academy seeks to be the best Family Child Care Home in our area.
Hours of operation for Strong Academy are based on my clients' needs, therefore it changes as new clients are registered. I am open for all hours, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift!
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide safe,...
5.0
"A wonderful daycare full of Love, Joy, Fun and Patience :)"
Mage H
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
Dee's Little Peas Daycare
879 SE Starflower Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL
5.0
(3)
I am a registered family daycare with over 18 years of experience.
Our days are structured with a light curriculum that strives for an exciting, fun and healthy developmental experience. Days are based on activities, educational toys, and constructive guidance. Playroom is equipped with an...
5.0
"My son was cared by Mrs.Dee from infancy until he became a toddler. The day he started a daycare center broke our hearts. He learned so much, he was loved, he was understood. He was treated like one of her children. Till this day he remembers. He still ask about...
Andrea C.
Rita's Family Day Care
3 Dogwood Court, East Brunswick, NJ
5.0
(2)
My family day care is a warm, happy and loving environment. I have been providing day care for children in my home since 1990, so I have a strong understanding of what children and parents need. I am also a mother of 2 daughters, ages 29 and 32, and a grandmother of 2 beautiful grandchildren. For...
5.0
"Rita has raised both my kids from the time they were little babies. She is a wonderful loving woman who takes care of your child like it is her own. I am very grateful to have had Rita raise my children. She not only took care of them but also taught them age...
Ana S.
Jaycare (facility #334845355)
438 Lassa Way, Perris, CA
5.0
(2)
Jay Care is a Licensed/ CPR Certified Family Child Care that is in-home based located in Perris, CA. We provide a loving, smoke free, pet free, safe environment designed to assist your little one with growth and learning. It is our goal to help your little one build new healthy friendships, through...
5.0
"As a parent, I entrust my greatest blessing to the staff at JayCare every day, and I am grateful for the loving care and guidance he receives. My child has learned so much and continues to share with me the great activities that go on each day at "school!" A...
Karin M.
Kingsbridge Kids Zone
2856 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY
5.0
(2)
We provide Quality Child Care Services to amazing kids and their families in a clean and nurturing environment. Our day care is a place where kids can reveal their potential, while learning through play and fun activities. We strive to stimulate early childhood education as well as social skills,...
5.0
"The staff is amazing with children of all ages. They are always doing age appropriate activities with all the children. They have made learning fun for my daughter while maintaining a safe and loving environment."
Melissa R
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...
Care member
Kids Of The Future Daycare
10712 SE 260th PL, Kent, WA
5.0
(5)
Overview
At our in-home LICENSED childcare facility the Kids of the Future Daycare, we are able to provide families with an unforgettable experience of care, nurture, and growth for all children. When families sign up with us, they not only receive the best childcare experience possible. They also...
5.0
"If you're looking for the right childcare experience that your family needs. Look no further, as a single parent it was already tough raising my kids while working full-time but Sulega just made things easier for me. She was so understanding when it came to...
Suzan S.
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
Dominika's Care
317 West Lane, Clark, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hello! I have a Master's degree in Education Counseling and many years of experience working with children. I try to keep my family childcare small as I focus on different activities during the day and want to be able to offer high quality care for your little one. We often have trips to the local...
5.0
"Dominika does an extraordinary job taking care of our daughter. From the first time we met her, we immediately felt comfortable with her approach to child care. We started taking our daughter to Dominika when she was 8 months old, and now at a year and half, we...
Ryan D.
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
Marie's Child Care
839 Golden Pond Ct, Orlando, FL
5.0
(12)
Family Home Day Care
If you're looking for childcare in a family setting, this is the place for your child.
This is an in-home, family child care where your child will be getting loving, safe child care, It's like taking your child to gramma's house.
A place to leave your child in safe loving,...
5.0
"Marie is a blessing to our family. She watched our twins from 12 weeks until 3 years and her loving care made me extremely comfortable to return to work. My daughter was born with hip dysplasia and was in several awkward braces until she was 18 months. Marie was...
Erika H.
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
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
2nd Connection Fcc
1S310 Dillon LN, Villa Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Ms. Virginia, but to my little ones, I'm Ms. Gina.
I am the owner and primary childcare provider at 2nd Connection Family Child Care, an in-home childcare program located in Villa Park, IL. I currently have full-time and part-time space available. I charge $85 per child daily, which...
5.0
"My two kids have been going to 2nd Connection for over three years--my older is graduating to kindergarten this fall! We love Ms. Virginia--she's so thoughtful and kind with our kids and works hard to make an engaging environment. The one-on-one attention our kids...
Laurel S.
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.
Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care
37 Lanewood Ave, Framingham, MA
5.0
(4)
My passion is providing a safe, loving atmosphere for children where age appropriate learning and fun and are encouraged and seamlessly woven into the fabric of the day. My ultimate goal is to support my day care families in the creation of happy, compassionate children who feel good about...
5.0
"Debi's Daycare is filled with warmth, structure and opportunities to learn. My daughter looks forward to her days with Debi, as she always has great activities planned for the children.
Being a working parent can be challenging, but knowing your child is under...
Katie F.
Haleema Blessing Daycare Inc
572 92nd Street 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
This is a group family daycare for children from the age of 1 to 12 years old. Anyone who wants his or her child to attend this home day care, I want to let them know that this is a friendly and safe environment. Children will also be given home education and fun activities to do. I have experience...
5.0
"I am blessed to have my son in this daycare haleema blessing daycare very helpful and professional thank you so much for everything you do to my son"
Asmaa A.
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
"As a first-time mom, I was nervous to send my very young infant to daycare.
but after meeting and talking to Mais Day Care staff I was relieved and made it easy to me to send my child to mais day care especially after I knew that both members of the day care are...
Denise
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in South Portland, ME
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in South Portland, ME?
When looking for a family daycare near you in South 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 South 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 South 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 South Portland, ME?
When choosing family daycare near you in South 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.