Find Trusted Family Daycares Near Me in Columbia, CT
We have 60 family daycares in Columbia, CT! Compare and find the best family daycare to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your family daycare needs
Match with highly rated local family daycares near you
Compare family daycare and tour the ones that best fit your family
Recent family daycare reviews in Columbia, CT
Kelly's After-school Kids
5.0
Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there. Another thing we really like is all...
- Chris S
Rainbow Village Child Care Program
5.0
Ms. Davis and her team are the best!!!! Our son learned so much and at such a young age as he was only 14 months at the time of starting daycare. We miss everyone so much and highly recommend them!
- Asif
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
Joyful Days LLC
5.0
We are so blessed to have found Joyful Days. The love and care my newborn baby(now toddler) receives from Sheretta and Ms. Maxine is beyond my expectations. My son enjoys being here everyday where he has learned so much already and gets to interact with other children. Clean, fun, and loving...
- Georgette N
Rochelle S. Family Child Care Home
5.0
She's excellent. Extremely nurturing and loving and REALLY knows what's she's doing in terms of kids' development. I recommend her highly.
- Jennifer K
Family daycares in Columbia, CT
5.0
(1)
The care and attention that adults give to our children is essential in making them happy. In my home, I take pride in caring for every child each day by providing the proper attention, food and space they need for healthy development. We are a family daycare, and although most of our kids are after...
5.0
"Kelly and her staff does a great job providing a safe, reliable and enriching environment for our two kids before and after school. They are very caring and nurturing. We appreciate the intimate home environment and are happy our children learn Spanish there....
Chris S
5.0
(2)
LICENSED ON-SITE GROUP FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER
Licensed by the Department of Health and the Office of Children and Family Services.
Certifications: Health and Safety, CPR and First Aid, MAT, CDA and experienced in early child care.
DAYS and HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm,...
5.0
"Ms. Davis and her team are the best!!!! Our son learned so much and at such a young age as he was only 14 months at the time of starting daycare. We miss everyone so much and highly recommend them!"
Asif
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
5.0
(6)
At Joyful Day LLC, we believe parents are the most important people in a child's life, however, we are committed to providing high quality child care in a family like atmosphere, while supporting you as a family. Because we know families are unique, we offer per diem rates as well as temporary...
5.0
"My grandson loved going to daycare. This is an excellent place to send your little ones. It is clean, safe and the staff is nurturing."
Jill
5.0
(3)
The first 2000 days are critical in supporting a child's potential toward fully developing into their best self. At Rochelle's Family Child Care Home the focus is on supporting the emergent domains of learning, by providing an atmosphere whereby children can learn and explore in a natural setting....
5.0
"We have been a part of Rochelle Sander's daycare family for 3 years now. My oldest son was there for almost 3 years and now our youngest is there. Rochelle is a wonderful teacher, our kids have learned so much from her. A home daycare has been a great fit for us in...
Rachel C
4.8
(21)
Tiny Violets Family Child Care has been serving children and families in the San Diego community since 2011. We are a full-service Family Home day care with children ages 6 months to 10 years old.
Our aim is to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful learners and...
5.0
"Tiny Violets is one of the best Home Day Care in Rancho Bernardo Area. My baby Eva is going there since 6 months. She loves this place. Her Aunty Kalai is warm, loving and fun person, always has a beautiful smile on her face. Miss Dakota & Miss Ashley are great...
Neha S
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
"Hay there. I've had my baby go here for quite sometime and he loves it! They have plenty of friends and toys there so there all happy. If there's anything going on with my baby they let me know immediately for the necessary steps that need to be taken after that....
Adina
5.0
(9)
I have been working in the child care industry for 14 years. I have a licensed in-home day care called, Happy Daycare. I am first aid and CPR certified. I have proof of license and many referrals upon request. In my day care, I not only care and look after the children but I also seek to educate...
5.0
"Happy Daycare is the best daycare ever !!
My first child is 4 my second is two ! My oldest has been going since she was 8 months old and my son started when he was 10 months.
I love her daycare so much. The house is very clean. The toys are clean.
She...
Amanda H
5.0
(1)
I am a state licensed, small family childcare provider. I love teaching and caring for children. I provide a safe and fun learning environment. I am open 5 days a week from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. I am affordable and flexible.
5.0
"Professional and caring environment ."
Tonjia G
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Michelle but my daycare kiddos and parents call me "Mimi".
I have been providing in-home-daycare for over 18 years; 8 years of which I was a Certified Provider under the Navy's Child & Youth Program. I am fully licensed by the State of CA to run a small daycare, certified in...
5.0
"I love Mimi and so does my daughter. We placed her in Mimi's care when she was 8 weeks old and is now three and has never been and anyone elses care. We love the family atmosphere in this home and my daughter has flourished here. She knows her ABC's, all the...
Jennifer B
5.0
(1)
State licensed, loving, enriching, and fun in-home day care. I'm located right off of the I-80 bridge, convenient for Illinois or Iowa families! All ages of children accepted. Preschool program offered Monday through Friday to full-time children ages three to five years. Children are more than...
5.0
"We absolutely love Teddy Bear Children's Learning Campus. We have two children, ages four and two, who have both attend Teddy Bear Children's Learning Campus since they were twelve weeks old. Our children are well cared for and loved as if they were the owner's...
Kaitlyn P
5.0
(12)
Welcome to My Happy Days Childcare. I am a licensed professional child care provider. Our family daycare home offers a safe and supportive learning environment for infants and all children. We help prepare your children for school readiness. Your kids will enjoy fresh air and outdoor play with a...
5.0
"We have truly been blessed to have found My Happy Days and Ms. Denise. I am a teacher myself so I have high expectations for daycare options for my son. I knew as soon as I walked in the door and was greeted by such an upbeat and welcoming person that I wanted to...
Lori
5.0
(4)
I am a large family child care provider, licensed with experience of more than 14 years. A former Montessori teacher, my program includes caring in a home setting combined with learning and fun activities. My daycare program has been covered as a "Success Story" by the First Five of Contra Costa, we...
5.0
"Both of our children were cared for over several years by Auntie Belle. We could not think of a better person to care for our children -- there was always a sense of comfort when we dropped them off at her daycare, knowing that our children were happy and in a...
Matthew
5.0
(4)
Full time spot available infant/ toddler from September 1st 2022
Apple Tree is a Licensed Family Childcare/Daycare located in Erie, Colorado. We provide care for children newborn to 6 years of age, five days a week from 7:45-8:00 am to 4:00 pm, but other arrangements can be made. I serve homemade...
5.0
"I love Valeria! She is a super mom! She's happy, funny and she has a positive attitude. She took care of my kids and they always want to come back to visit her. The house and daycare are super clean and there is plenty of space inside and outside."
Cristina R
5.0
(5)
Experienced nanny owned family day care.
Homey feel,lots of love,
Nurturing and educating "The Whole Child"
5.0
"Excellent childcare! Ms. Charlotte is an excellent and experienced childcare giver. She nurtures the children and educates them as well. It is a blessing to have a child in her care."
Esther P
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Cynthia and I am a stay-home-mom who is offering childcare at my home. I would be pleased to care after two children from 2 years old to age four. (At the moment I have room for part time only). My hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. My rate is $205.00 per week. If...
5.0
"Cynthia has watched my son age 3 many times during the last few months. On the days that he knew he was going to Ms. Cynthia's, he would bounce out of bed so excited! Her home is a warm, clean, and has the natural feeling of a caring environment. Charlie would...
Teresa K
5.0
(4)
I'm the owner and educated care provider for this family child care. I have over 11 years of experience caring for young children including a practicum at University City children's center, Elegant Child Campus, a private nanny for 2 families and I run an in-home care for 5+ years. I am caring for...
5.0
"I had my first baby in June 2014. I was recommended to look into Jenny @ Natures Playhouse Preschool & Daycare. From the time we met until current I have never been so relieved. Daycare for my new born had been freaking me out and I did not like anyone I looked...
Rebecca G
5.0
(3)
Licensed preschool teacher providing summer care. Summer day care provider with immediate opening for children who are potty trained ages 4 to 6 years old.
I am CPR certified, trained to administer medication to children and have 15 hours of state-mandated classes.
I have several years of...
5.0
"Deanie has provided a safe and nurturing environment for my children. She listens when I have questions and always provides a thoughtful answer. She would definitely be my first choice for day care. I always found my children happy and well taken care of in...
Danyel T
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
"I have 4 children. Three are 6 and under. I have been taking my children to Ogden for 5 years. I have been very happy with the care of my kids. The staff is great and the programs they have for the kids are very educational. I would drive 50 miles to go to...
Leo G
5.0
(1)
LoveBug Day Care is a family orientated home base day care
Newborn- 7 years old
6am-8pm
Overnight option available
ASL learning activities (American sign language )
5.0
"Divine has a great attitude and loves kids as soon as you walk in you just feel safe and calm! I highly recommend, wish she still lived in my area she even taught my daughter sign language !!!! She should charge wayyyyy more than she allows"
Shawnice
Showing 21 - 40 of 60
Additional Family Daycare Services
Family Daycare Articles
53 fun car games and activities for kids
April 8th, 2022 You know how it goes: “Are we there yet? … How about now now? … Are you sure we’re not there yet?” It’s at this point wh... Read more
52 camp songs every kid will love to sing
May 18th, 2023 Camp songs help build camping spirit, let the kids loosen up and make great memories. The best part about fun camp songs is t... Read more
16 kids shows with LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines
June 9th, 2023 Positive LGBTQ+ representation can be hard to find in media, especially when it comes to children’s entertainment. But it’s important for children to see ma... Read more
How to explain they/them and nonbinary pronouns to kids and parents
May 27th, 2023 LGBTQ+ people have always existed. But with increased media visibility and access to information online, there’s been a surge in awareness of transgender an... Read more
101 indoor games for kids and other activities
May 18th, 2023 It’s easy for children to get cabin fever when they’re stuck inside because of a bad weather day. That’s why it’s a good idea for you to have some fun indoo... Read more
FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Columbia, CT
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Columbia, CT?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Columbia, CT, 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.
How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Columbia, CT is right for my family?
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 Columbia, CT, 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.
What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Columbia, CT?
When choosing family daycare near you in Columbia, CT, 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.