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Little Tots Home Daycare
5.0
Little Tots has been a wonderful experience for our family. We really appreciate all the care that Mrs B gave our daughter. We highly recommend her daycare to other working parents.
- Minahil
Sunflower Family Daycare LLC
5.0
I would highly recommend Sunflower Family DayCare for your child. Our little one has been going to this homely family day care center for over 3 years now and we are amazed to see how he grew from a little baby to kindergartener (Starting Fall 2022). Suman and other staffs are very professional,...
- Pramit N
Little Lambs Day Care Center
5.0
Great with children. Very dependable.
- Merrill S
Growing Roots Daycare
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, kind and has a way with my hyper...
- Tiffany S
Anamarie's Daycare
5.0
Anamarie has been such a delight to work with and provides exceptional care for our son. She has been very helpful and flexible while I was transitioning back to work. Her structured days allow the children to feel secure in routines and schedules. She provides very delicious and nutritious meals...
- Angel C
Daycares in Santa Maria, CA
5.0
(3)
Welcome to Little Tots Home Daycare,
We are a state licensed in-home daycare facility. Our program offers full-time childcare service to children ages 1 month to 3 years. We are a play-based program that believes that children learn best through hands on activities while in a nurturing and, safe...
5.0
"Little Tots has been a wonderful experience for our family. We really appreciate all the care that Mrs B gave our daughter. We highly recommend her daycare to other working parents."
Minahil
5.0
(3)
Sunflower Family Daycare (SFDC) Registered from State Of New Jersey Department of Children and Families provides daycare facilities to Infants and Toddlers in a very neat, clean, and hygienic home environment. Sunflower Family Daycare LLC also provides services to after school and before school...
5.0
"I am very very impressed the way Suman takes care of my kid. She is very caring and don't leave any child away from her eyes for a second. She gives mother touch and hence child feels comfortable. With Sunflower family day care LLC i am totally relaxed now for my...
Manoj
5.0
(1)
"Little Lamb's Day Care: children learn so well, they send their children". We have been offering the CSRA early childcare services since 1970. Little Lamb's Day Care offers full and part-time daycare learning services. We provide our children with indoor and outdoor activities everyday. Students...
5.0
"Great with children. Very dependable."
Merrill S
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
"Rim is my only choice for my now 4 month old daughter. I interviewed with her before for my son, but did not hire initially due to where I work. Now that I have a little one, I knew her place is the only home for her. She is like a second mom to my daughter, going...
Wella Z
5.0
(7)
Anamarie's Family Daycare, is a safe place where your child will develop to be strong, healthy and successful, with strong mind, strong moral and family values.
That's what we offer at Anamarie's Family Day Care, a place where child safety and positive environment are carefully monitored everyday....
5.0
"I am looking for the job, that is connected with child care and development. I am young, but have a great experience working with kids. I want to build career in child care, as I like to stay with kids the most in my life and can do it the best. If you need an...
Julia R
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
5.0
(3)
Welcome to SuperMe family oriented daycare that goes beyond just daycare. We are accepting children from infants to kindergarten-age, and providing service by highly trained teachers, nurture children to reach developmental milestones while ensuring they become confident, joyful and fully prepared...
5.0
"This daycare center is absolutely wonderful my son adores the teachers the program and facilities and he is learning so much and thriving."
Leah W
5.0
(4)
Ogden Christian Day care is an in-home family style child care facility. We will care for your child in a Christian environment. We have a large yard with toys and organized activities. Ogden Christian Day Care is a teaching day care. Children are taught shapes, colors, numbers and ABC's. We...
5.0
"What a blessing Ogden Christian Daycare has been in our lives! I have used Ogden Christian Daycare for the past 10 years and wound not ever go anywhere else. From the time my two kids were young (both less than a year old when I went back to work), I have trusted...
Rebecca
5.0
(1)
Roya's Daycare has fifteen years of experience in family child care providing a safe, friendly and clean environment for children between ages 1 month up to 6 years old.
We are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Early Childhood Education.
OPEN FROM 6:30AM TO 6:00PM
Drop-ins are welcome!
Please...
5.0
"Roya's daycare has been caring for my children for over 6 years. This is the only daycare I would trust my children with. Roya is kind, patient, and good with kids. They provide healthy meals and work on the children's development which includes reading, art, and...
Nina B
5.0
(1)
Queen Bee Home Daycare is a loving in home daycare located in Shoreline. We are a fun and loving daycare. We are a play based learning experience with lots of learning activities. Come join our bee hive.
5.0
"Our son started at Queen Bee when he was 6 months old. We go three days a week and he is now 14 months old. He has learned so much, Amila is so sweet and amazing. We are lucky to have her in our sons life. He is always happy when he comes home and loves his daycare...
Kelsey R
4.8
(20)
I am a licensed small family daycare provider. I have run my daycare from my Lake Forest home for over 15 years taking care of infants and toddlers. we learn, play and grow through all developmental stages with fun interaction with other kids and myself in a loving family home atmosphere using...
5.0
"I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Lisa and her daycare: quality care, clean, great with the kids, one of a kind. I feel so lucky to have found her and felt comfortable dropping my child off at 3 months old, it's a few years later and it's now become...
Lisa C
5.0
(1)
Mukilteo Rainbow Daycare is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We focus on a variety of Developmental Play-based activities to offer a...
5.0
"Luanne is the best! She has watched our kids before so when I heard she was opening her own daycare, I was ecstatic! Luanne is so loving, caring and my kids absolutely adore her. It was an easy choice to enroll my baby in her daycare. Drop off and pick up are...
Maria H
5.0
(4)
Please note: Infant care is NOT provided or available at Shanda's Home Daycare.
Shanda's Home Daycare is NOT registered with the state of Michigan to accept children under 12 months of age. https://www.facebook.com/shandahomedaycare
5.0
"Shanda is an absolutely phenomenal provider! She has been watching our kiddo for almost a year now and I wouldn't want anyone else doing so! She keeps me updated throughout the day and is always ensuring the kids get lots of outdoors time, crafts , and various...
Kaytlyn
Small World Child Day Care Preschool Learning Center - Blaine
1390 Paul Parkway NE, Blaine, MN
Costimate: $194/wk
3.7
(7)
Small World Child Day Care Centers are not your average licensed accredited daycare in Blaine, Champlin, Maple Grove, Chanhassen, Farmington, Eagan, Woodbury, Inver Grove Heights MN. At Small World our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, and well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing...
5.0
"We have spent just over 8 years going to Small World. We have had an amazing experience and the teachers have been Wonderful. They truly care about our kids and prepared our kids for kindergarten."
Melissa
5.0
(3)
Welcome to Happy Days Daycare! We are a home daycare (also known as a family daycare or in-home daycare) located in Herndon, VA. I specialize in children for children ages one month to four years old. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child while encouraging a...
5.0
"As a working woman, it's difficult to leave your child and return to full time, especially when mom guilt kicks in. Mrs. Amin gave me the reassurance that my 6 month old would be getting the efficient care and love he would be getting at home. Mrs. Amin provides...
Sarah
5.0
(1)
We'll promise to take the best care of your kid. Our home daycare is new, comfortable, safe, clean atmosphere. Working Monday to Friday full time and part time, CPR & First Aid trained, State licensed for Home Day Care in Falls Church Age appropriate activities (reading,music, arts). We speak...
5.0
"We've been with Small Freckles since they opened in 2017. We're very happy with the care. We know our children are safe, happy, and getting lots of attention and kindness. We highly recommend Small Freckles!"
Kristen D
4.7
(15)
Living Well Private Christian daycare is NOW ENROLLING. We have been in operation since August 25th of 2016 and are looking forward to another great year!
Providing secure childcare for families in the Brandon/Valrico/River-View and Fish Hawk areas. Our program is a private Christian daycare that...
5.0
"Mrs. Patterson is absolutely amazing! They treat our three month old daughter Ivy like a princess. I always feel safe knowing that Ivy is in their care. Mrs. Patterson staff is caring, polite, and respectful. This is a place where you can drop your kids off and not...
Adam S
5.0
(12)
We are an in-home day care. We take care of children from 3 weeks to 12 years. We offer full time, part time and before/after school. We provide a fun, educational and interactive environment that kids can love. We are a small daycare (4 children maximum) that allows for individualized attention,...
5.0
"Tamana has been a great care provider! My son has been at her daycare since he was 4 months old and greatly enjoys his time there. She has a lot of toys for him to play with and is very attentive to his needs. She is very communicative and keeps me updated on...
Kelsi L
5.0
(3)
Little Steps Family Daycare is a fully licensed daycare. I have a background check through the State of Maryland, First Aid CPR Certified, and Certified through the All Children and The American with Disabilities Act (ADA). I work with parents and children to create the best daycare experience...
5.0
"Little steps has such a loving warm environment. My daughter loves Ms. Tammy and loves the children that attend. My daughter has learned a lot and her knowledge is well above average. Ms. Tammy is also sweet and more then willing to work with parents during...
Elizabeth
4.3
(7)
I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 16 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone that I know looking for a safe, reliable and nurturing daycare. My first son started there when he was around 10 months and he absolutely loved it there, I never had any issues and he was always safe, I never for a...
Kristin S
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Santa Maria, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Santa Maria, CA?
Daycare centers near you in Santa Maria, CA 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 Santa Maria, CA?
Daycares near you in Santa Maria, CA 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 Santa Maria, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Santa Maria, CA 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 Santa Maria, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Santa Maria, CA 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.