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Lala's Home Daycare
5.0
Best home daycare for infant ever. If you need to find a daycare and Lala is available, don't hesitate. But be careful - you will be disappointed about any future daycares because this place is toooooo good
- Bai
Kidz Klub
5.0
Our children absolutely love Peg. You can drop your kids off and have peace of mind knowing they are loved and nurtured the way they should be. Peg teaches and reinforces the same morals and values you want your children to have. She is not just a daycare provider - her and her family have become...
- Michelle S
Love & Care
5.0
Layla is just outstanding! Both of my children (ages 4 and 2) were engaged in her home daycare and they absolutely adored her. Layla was flexible about adding extra days if we needed to and was always extremely communicative. Our kids seriously love her!
- Robin G
Teresa's Day Care
5.0
Our daughter has been coming to Teresa since she was 4 months. She is now almost 3. She loved coming and playing the kids. It's a great environment and the cost is great. We have been very happy with all Teresa's services.
- Meg M
Little Gems Daycare
5.0
She's great with kids, super honest and trustworthy. Highly recommend !!
- Joshua T
Daycares in Columbia, SD
5.0
(3)
I have worked with infants in my home daycare since 2003.
My home daycare is a Licensed Child Care Home with the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Service since 2005.
My license capacity is for 12 infants between the ages of 2 to 23 months old.
Babies are my passion as I love to play...
5.0
"We have been at Lala's for 2 months and have been very impressed with this daycare. It is always hard for new parents to go back to work but we are sure that our daughter is being taken care of in every way. We get daily reports on all her feedings, diaper changes...
Mallory C
5.0
(1)
Peggy was inspired to start an in-home daycare after having two children with her husband, Ken. Taking her own experience with children and turning it into a daycare was not easy at first, but it has turned out to be a prosperous and highly recommended daycare. With more than 30 years of personal...
5.0
"Our children absolutely love Peg. You can drop your kids off and have peace of mind knowing they are loved and nurtured the way they should be. Peg teaches and reinforces the same morals and values you want your children to have. She is not just a daycare...
Michelle S
5.0
(1)
My name is Layla a mom of one kid , hes 4 years old, I am over of 10 years childcare experience. My home daycare based on love , care , playing and keep kids in a safe environment. Love going out with kids and do outside trips for museums, libraries, parks and a lot of fun places!! I do run a...
5.0
"Layla is just outstanding! Both of my children (ages 4 and 2) were engaged in her home daycare and they absolutely adored her. Layla was flexible about adding extra days if we needed to and was always extremely communicative. Our kids seriously love her!"
Robin G
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Teresa. I have a Licensed In-Home Day Care. I have had my day care since 1985 with my children. We started small and kept growing. We are now a Large Family Day Care Home. My young Day Care children stayed and went to school with the other children at an Elementary School. We walk...
4.0
"Hi Ms Teresa
I have six years of experience working at many daycare centers doing art craft education activities also I sing education songs. The age I love working is infants and preschool children. Yes right now I'm working but only on call. If you want meet...
Margarita B
5.0
(1)
Welcome to Kreative Kids Family Child Care. I have been an EEC Educator and Licensed Family Child Care Provider since 1991. I own & operate a Family Day Care with our group of friends being newborn to PreK. Our group is small with up to 6 children. With all the germs and viruses going around in...
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Allie M. I am a mom looking to start an in home day care. I have two kids of my own, and have plenty of experience caring for children. Before my children, I was in college for elementary education. In high school, I took special classes in child care. I also passed a test called the...
5.0
(1)
In addition to our Daycare services, reoccurring 0630 - 1800 ; Mon - Fri, we also offer babysitting services after 1800, weekend care, and overnight care. Call us today for more information! 302-500-5151
5.0
"She's great with kids, super honest and trustworthy. Highly recommend !!"
Joshua T
5.0
(5)
Hi, my name is Lynn and I have been running a licensed home daycare in Haverhill for over 25 years. I offer quality childcare at affordable rates. I provide a loving, safe and nurturing environment for your child while you are at work. Lynnies day care provides the learning experience of a preschool...
5.0
"It can be difficult as a parent to leave your children in someone else's care but I found so much comfort knowing that they were in Lynn's care. Lynn has a heart of gold and was made to care for children. She has loved, comforted, encouraged and taught my boys so...
Christina
5.0
(5)
We are a home daycare facility cares for children between 2 - 15 years old in the Howard County area.
5.0
"Ms. Shabana is more than just a day care provider.. she has been like a second mom to my 3 kids. My son (now 9) my daughter (7) and my little one (4). They absolutely love her. She is a part of lives and will be forever. My 4 year is reading site words, and...
Jill P
5.0
(1)
Noor Daycare is open for enrollment! We are a licensed home daycare geared towards children 0-6 yrs of age. We're open Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm. We provide healthy meals and snacks, age appropriate curriculums, tons of outdoor and indoor play, and a home away from home environment!
*We also accept...
5.0
"This daycare is in a beautiful clean home with a large fenced yard plenty of space to play, develop curiosity and learn with an individual approach. I feel safe with the family that cares for the children and with the small size of the operation."
Sumaya
5.0
(3)
Full-time family home daycare provider.
Includes:
-Nutritious meals;
-School preparedness training;
-Arts and crafts;
-Huge backyard;
-Fun outings; and
-Plenty of free play!
5.0
"Excellent, loving environment. My child loves going to day care here. When he comes home he's happy and eager to talk about all he has learned."
Amanda M
5.0
(1)
iBlossom Daycare is a family owned daycare. We provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for children between 3 months and 5 years old.
5.0
"An exceptionally clean and loving environment. My son absolutely loves going here every day, and I never worry about him. Yasuko, Coco, and Grandma are so loving and caring. Grandma cooks homemade, fresh meals for the kids. I'm so happy we found this place. It...
Amanda R
5.0
(1)
Ms. Dawn's Home Daycare is a place to grow and learn in a comfortable and loving environment.
20+ years of experience.
Associates in early childhood.
CPR certified.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks served,
Daily toddler and preschool activities.
5.0
"Dawn has been a blessing to our family. I have seen such immense growth in my 5-year-old over the last year. From her speech to how she interacts with others outside of the home. From the moment you walk into the door you can feel the genuine love she has for all...
Amanda C
5.0
(5)
I have been running a daycare for about 18 years. I have a loving, caring and structured environment. I teach Preschool curriculum such as letter recognition, cutting practice, reading readiness and simple math. I am looking for 1 addition to my daycare. I have references from families that have...
5.0
"Sarah took care of our firstborn until the age of three, when we moved to another state. Our son loved it at Sarah's! He received home cooked meals and had plenty of outside playtime. It was the perfect in-home daycare environment that offered social interaction...
Jennifer M
4.0
(4)
Welcome to Maple Family Daycare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a variety of...
5.0
"I absolutely love Abby's family childcare ! My daughter is now 3 years old and has been going there from the time she was months old!!!! She's an amazingly loving caretaker and I have no worries when my daughter is in her care. She's very nurturing and has all the...
Allyson T
5.0
(4)
Multi-lingual Speaking Full Service, Licensed Home Day Care servicing Norwood area, and nearby cities with a focus on personalized, tailored care. Homemade organic meals are included in the price.
5.0
"When I was pregnant looking for a daycare was a huge priority to me because I knew I needed to go back to work after my maternity leave. I was nervous because I wanted to find the right daycare for my baby. Then I saw the sign Nana's Tots and decided to look them...
Lindsey B
5.0
(20)
Elham Small Family Home Child Daycare.
My rates are very reasonable compared to the high rates of preschool, and your kid would learn similar educational material that they would in preschool. I provide holiday, overnight or weekend care with notice in advance.
I have been running my daycare for...
5.0
"Elham Daycare was wonderful for my daughter, she went part time to full time for a couple years when she was a toddler. Elham is such a warm and loving woman, always watching the kids so carefully. I felt so comfortable leaving my daughter with her, she got...
Elizabeth G
5.0
(4)
Working with children has always been a passion of mine. Over the years as both a mother of four and a home daycare provider for the past 26 years, I've to come recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles, and personalities.
Fairfax County licensed and registered multi-cultural...
5.0
"When I was pregnant with my third child I had three different mothers recommend Qudsia to me. We have now been sending our son to Qudsia for the last year and we are very happy with the love and care that he gets from her child care. With our first two children,...
Julie
4.5
(8)
Welcome to Highland Family Day Care
HIGHLAND FAMILY DAY CARE had been dedicated to providing unmatched quality day care to residents of Fall River MA. and communities beyond. We continue to offer affordable rates to families in our community,so that they do not have to travel far from home to...
5.0
"Good day care,they are friendly y good take care for your baby. I recommend this day care ."
Hilda
5.0
(3)
Hi, thank you for taking the time to learn about my family child day care and what I have to offer my name is Rim. I am a very loving, caring mother, and a best friend to my children. I'll give the same thing to your child - the care, love, and attention they need.
We are a small family child day...
5.0
"We loveeeee Rim!!! My son has been attending her daycare for almost a full year and has learned so much. His vocabulary has increased tremendously and I'm always in awe of they things he says or does that he learned from daycare in a good way. Rim is very patient,...
Tiffany S
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Columbia, SD
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Columbia, SD?
Daycare centers near you in Columbia, SD offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Columbia, SD?
Daycares near you in Columbia, SD provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Columbia, SD?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Columbia, SD for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Columbia, SD?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Columbia, SD include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.