In-Home Daycare
The Barefoot Family Childcare
52b Ayers Village Road, Methuen, MA 01844
About
Caring for children since 1989:
Arlene W. CDA /Preschool Teacher Director 1 EEC,
Child Development Associate
Our Mission:
Our goal is to offer a play-based developmentally appropriate program to meet
every child's needs by nurturing the whole child. We also support all
families in our program by providing open communication, long lasting
relationships, and trust.
We offer a high quality environment that has the warmth and caring as
an extension of each child's own home. We strive to make our
program the best we can offer.
We achieve these goals through professional development,
accreditation programs and parental input.
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-Play-based Early Childhood Program
Our play area is in a country setting.
We care for all ages, so parents don't have to separate siblings
Child-led curriculum with planned learning activities and weekly themes led by an experienced EEC preschool teacher and Director.
-Close interaction with parents, supportive of families.
-Enclosed playground for safe, fun outdoor activities.
-Energetic mother and grandmother who loves children and will help them learn and grow.
-Individual care and attention so children will learn more quickly.
-Stable, dependable provider with 30 years of experience.
Services:
-Ages 8 weeks to age 5.
-All of our meals are part of the USDA Food Program.
-Preschool Program is September through May.
-Brightwheel App for parents.
-Virtual updates when your child is in care
-Air Purifiers
-Central Air.
-Fenced-in yard.
About Miss Arlene:
Yours For Children 1991,
Early Education & Care,
Council Member since 2000,
Preschool Committee 2007/2008.
Outreach Provider Committee.
CARES Council 2006/2007.
DEEC licensed 2/1991.
Child Development Associate 1995,
Director 1 Certified.
Department of Early Care and Education,
Methuen Exchange Club Board Member 2022
Methuen Exchange Club Scholarship Committee 2019
Foster Kids of The Merrimack Valley Board of Directors 2007-2022
Foster Kids of The Merrimack Valley Mentoring Program 2009
Foster Kids of The Merrimack Valley Scholarship Committee 2016 /2022
Child Development Associate Advisor Washington 2019
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Location
52b Ayers Village Road, Methuen, MA 01844
Center Highlights
Qualifications
Certified teacher
Child development associate (cda)
Cpr training
Early child development coursework
Early childhood education (ece)
First aid training
Hours
Day | Time |
|---|---|
Monday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tuesday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thursday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Cost
Age Range | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
1 - 11 months | Contact this center for pricing |
1 - 3 years | Contact this center for pricing |
4 - 5 years | Contact this center for pricing |
License
State license status:
Care.com verified on 04/10/2024
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- Complying with safety and health inspections
- Achieving the required levels of educational training
- Maintaining a minimum caregiver-to-child ratio
- Other state-defined requirements
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