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Open Vessel Family Child Care
5.0
From the initial conversation with Ms. Elise, I was put at ease. She answered all of the questions I had and I was so elated to hear that she offers a vegan option for my son. She utilizes two curriculms for the children to learn from. I am excited for my son to start learning at the Open Vessel...
- Sherah I
Grayson Heavenly Infants Family Child Care Center
5.0
My husband and I were fortunate enough to find Sherry when our daughter was 5 months old. We did not want to put our infant in a day care center, given we were in the middle of the Covid pandemic.
We spoke with Sherry over the phone, at length, as we were nervous and then met in person....
- Carletta B
My Little Magical World Family Daycare
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 anyone. She is wonderful!
- JJ
Danika's Home Childcare
5.0
Danika started to take care my baby when he was 5Months Old. I am a first time mom and did all my daycare visits and glad that we found her. She's really sweet and caring to my baby, My baby never had a diaper rash under her care.I like it when they do outdoor plays and my baby can experience...
- R. B
Smarter Childcare Llc
5.0
My Boys are 8,7,3 they been going too MHL Daycare since 2013.... The trust and the love I have for them is unexplainable.. They potty train all my boys . Taught them how to write their names. Help them with Homework! They really help me out with my boys like Family.. Amazing and Excellent Daycare!
- Tameka S
Family child care in Ames, IA
5.0
(4)
We are a reliable Licensed Family Child Care. We have been in business since 2004. We are a Christian Base Child Care. Our ages range from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We use two learning curriculum, the A Beka and Mother Goose Program. The child wear uniforms. We attend monthly (learning) field trips....
5.0
"My son has been attending OVFCC since he was 3 months old and he is now 2. He loves it so much that Ihe never wants to go home.Ms. Elise provides excellent care for each of children and is truly passionate about her career. I love being a chaperone on the field...
Desiree G
5.0
(17)
Hello, my name is Sherry. Having over 20 years of experience in the child care industry; I would like to personally introduce myself and my family center, Heavenly Infants Family Child Care Center, to you. I'm a Quality Rated state registered Family child care center located in the Grayson area (off...
5.0
"I just wanted to express just how I feel about my daycare provider. i have been with Sherry since my daughter was 4 months. I can not put into words just how much my daughter enjoys going to Ms. Sherry. As a mother we look for a certain connection with our children...
Amanda W
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
"Having to place my 2 year old daughter in someone else's care for the first time was scary, but Leidy has been amazing with my child. After only 3 visits my daughter reaches out to her and greets her with a smile. This reassures me that she's creating a bond and is...
Lisel P
4.6
(17)
I have over 20 years of experience working in the childcare environments, Corporate, non-profit, and family day care. I loved what I did in the education/child care field; but wanted to take what I truly enjoyed doing down to a smaller scale. When the opportunity came in 2013, I said good-bye to the...
5.0
"Danika is a great childcare provider and knows what to teach to the children based on age. Very lively, active, and nurturing. Great, fun teacher!"
LeslieKay L
4.6
(10)
My Home Learning Daycare is now S.M.A.R.T.E.R Childcare Llc and continues to be an innovative and creative leader in high quality child care. Our facility has educational equipment that will create an engaging learning environment. We are family oriented and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming....
5.0
"I really appreciate ms. Belinda and jasmine support with helping me on this journey as my child grows. They have showed real genuine love and again support for my child my daughter has learned so much since being in my home learning daycare she's talking a lot...
Chanttel T
5.0
(3)
Hello! I promise you will love my home based licensed family child care! We do lots of fun activities like crafts, music time, outdoor time, pajama days, picnics, show n tell, water days, and holiday parties! CPR and First Aid certified. Great outdoor and indoor play area, in a great neighborhood as...
5.0
"Amber is THE best. My daughter has gone to her for 3 years and she will soon be caring for my infant son. Amber cares about the kids and treats them as if they are her own. She provides all meals/snacks, crafts, swim days, pajama day, show & tell plus fun...
Siara B
5.0
(1)
Child's Playce is a licensed Family Child Care Home offering specialized care for infants and toddlers ages birth thru TK. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
License #: 414004954
5.0
"As a new mom I was not only paranoid but very cautious about the daycare I chose for my son. Dana was the best decision we ever made for our family! She is nurturing, loving, kind, and so knowledgeable when it comes to raising children. Dana is not just a daycare...
Lisa G
5.0
(8)
Paradise Kids daycare is a licensed in-home child-care facility in a safe community located in Irvine, CA. I am available Monday through Friday from 8Am to 5 Pm, and am very dedicated and loving towards children and enjoy teaching and playing with them. Education is very important and I work with...
5.0
"We started with paradise kids when my son was 3 months old. We had an unpleasant experience with a previous one so we were a little sceptic. As such the first thing we did was we talked with other guardians who were all very upbeat about Marjan. We wanted to have a...
Gmoula K
5.0
(2)
One baby opening.
I want to thank you for considering Montilla's Family Child Care for your childcare needs. I offer a loving, safe, and educational environment for your child to grow, learn and play.
I can understand how difficult it can be for working parents to balance all of their...
5.0
"Very clean house, great atmosphere and well educated lady."
Sarah M
5.0
(10)
Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is a small family run child care service, providing quality care to infants, toddlers and preschool age children. We are located in Lincoln, MA off of Route 2 East. Our space is well equipped with play areas, indoor and...
5.0
"My son started childcare with Razia when he was only 3 months old. I felt so comfortable leaving him her care. She is so caring, kind, attentive to his needs. My son loved to be held and had trouble taking naps on his own. I am so thankful that she was very...
Bridget K
5.0
(2)
We are a family child care business that we run from our home. We are a mother daughter team that tackles education (children's homework) and play time together. My mom is the fun energetic one that loves to run jump and play with the kiddos and I am more of the get your homework done before you can...
5.0
"My two toddlers have been going there since they were 2 and have a blast there. They have honestly started to behave better since they are around other kids there. Im grateful for their help in assisting me with a discounted rate for my little family. If it wasn't...
Brendan
5.0
(2)
Small World Child Care is a licensed Mandarin Immersion Family Child Care located in Sunset Area!
This is a safe, healthy and educational small world! We provide nutritious meals including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Children communicate in Mandarin daily. They also develop their social,...
5.0
"My son started going to this place since January 2014 when he was 10 months old. He loves it! Eileen is super caring and patient. This place also has tons of toys that my son loves to play with. My son never cries when we drop him off in the morning and sometimes...
Ling T
Grandma's House Childcare And Early Development Center
6039 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Starting at $50/wk
5.0
(3)
We have just moved from a licensed family care to a small licensed group center!!
Currently enrolling ages 1 mo. to 13 yrs old. We teach pre-school Monday - Thursday 8a-11a
We also accept State Assist if you need to take advantage of that.
We are very Covid conscious and temp kids and sanitize...
5.0
"Both of my kids are enrolled here and they love it. My oldest daughter has been attending since 2009 and I would never consider a move to another daycare. My kids look forward to daycare every day and never want to leave. They were able to help my daughter to get...
Jess
3.7
(3)
Silva Family Child Care would love to welcome you and your child. We are a state approved licensed facility since 2014. Marina Silva is the director and certified teacher with over 15 year of child care experience. Our doors are open to Infants, Toddlers, and school age children of all...
5.0
"My son has been attending since he was 4 months. I love the attention he gets from the staff. They are caring towards all the children and my son is extremely happy when he sees all of them. That puts me at ease. The staff is wonderful. I am happy I found this...
Michelle C
Happy Smiles Day Care
59b timrod dr, Worcester, MA
5.0
(1)
As a licensed Family Child Care Educator, my goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Your child will receive quality personal and individualized care in a warm and loving home, where they can...
5.0
"My daughter had fun everyday in this welcoming environment and it was great to see how she grew over the year we went to Happy Smiles. There is room for kids to play inside and outside so nice days are not wasted indoors only."
John C
5.0
(1)
The mission of Ibrahim Family Child Care is to serve the children and families of our community by offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children between the ages of 12 weeks to 12 years old. At our Child Care we give children a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment to...
5.0
"100% recommend. My five month old has been going for the past month and she seems to really enjoy it. Whenever I pick her up, she is always smiling. I get a full review of what happened that day. They are incredibly sweet and loving, and have nicknamed her Cookie....
Morgan
5.0
(8)
Experienced Childcare Home. Originally Licensed in Colorado 2018-2020, License Exempt Childcare focused on Homeschooling & Preschool Activities 2021-2022. Now again Licensed Home Preschool 2023, focused on Child-Led Dramatic Play & Play-Based Learning Manipulatives Fully Accessible. Outdoor...
5.0
"Lindsey is a wonderful caregiver and a great mom. She's conscientious, proactive and very caring and loving. Would definitely recommend!"
Jamie R
3.5
(13)
Nancy's Day Care Center is a home-based child care facility located in Springfield, VA. Our family child care program is run by Nancy Nell. We are open from 5:30am until 7:00pm (depending on previously agreed-upon hours) and care for children as young as 1 month of age through 12 years old,...
5.0
"The best daycare facility I ever visited"
Nancy N
4.0
(2)
5 Star Step Up to Quality Rated, Ohio licensed Family Childcare providing Early Childhood Education and High Quality-rated care since 1988.
Rockin' Round the Clock Childcare believes that the family is the primary provider of nurturing, education and care for children, but when care is needed...
3.0
"Favoritism takes place. Your child may be removed when they become older for an infant that increases their income. Unreported incidents would take place. The owner rides a high horse."
Anonymous
5.0
(1)
In-home day care based in North Laurel/ Maple Lawn/Columbia
Licensed and certified by Howard County Family Child Care Provider.
5.0
"My son has been going to First Step Day Care since he was four months old, he is now 2. Ms. Zeba has provided excellent care for him. Every day he comes home with a big smile on his face singing songs that he has learned. Ms. Zeba is patient, kind, and treats...
Lakeshia W
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