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Tender Hearts Family Day Care

123 Logtown Rd Amherst, MA

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Preschool
Tender Hearts Family Day Care offers childcare and preschool programs for the community of Amherst, Massachusetts. The center gently guides the child’s first steps away from home and provide them with skills they will need to succeed in their years of elementary school and beyond.

Maria M says "This is not your ordinary daycare center, its a loving home where children are nurtured and carefully cared for. They are a very caring family. You will...

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The Little Growing Tree

203 Old Enfield Road Belchertown, MA

We are a Mother & Daughter team dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing early childhood environment. Our 1,100 square foot family child care center is located in its own building, adjacent to the family home. We serve families with children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old with a total capacity of 6. With a 3:1 child to...
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Free To Be Childcare

Rocky Hill Hadley, MA

"FREE to Be Childcare on rocky hill road cozy house sits full of love, kids, cats and a friendly dog. Waldorf inspired loving care Healthy vegetarian meals included, focused on learning to love fruits and vegetables (I can serve vegan, gluten free, sugar free or any other diet choices) Creativity based,...
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Wings Of Care Babysitting Club

30 Chmura Road Hadley, MA

Holly's Rugrats

76 Huntington Rd Hadley, MA

Little Leapers Preschool

18 Bridge St Hatfield, MA

Little Leapers is fully licensed preschool in Hatfield,Ma . Offering an intimate class size in a home setting, LLP integrates a professionally developed curriculum with an emphasis on nurturing a love for the outdoors. Jennifer loves working with preschool age children. As the owner she holds a associates degree in early...
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Kid Express

25 Grand Oak Farm Road Hadley, MA

Kid Express is an at-home daycare in the Hadley, MA area. We are fully licensed and insured. Our daycare program is run by 3 moms that believe all children are amazing and deserving of a wonderful, fun filled learning environment. We also believe whole kids need whole foods and excellent nutrition! All of our meals served here...
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Amherst, MA

When looking for a family daycare near you in Amherst, MA, 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.

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 Amherst, MA, 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.

When choosing family daycare near you in Amherst, MA, 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.

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