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Ms. Lourdes Family Day Care
5.0
Mrs Lourdes is amazing! She is calm, caring and loving with the children. You can tell she lives what she does and is great at it. She has cared for my son from 1 year old until 4. We are so sad that we had to move away, but my son still facetimes with her and the other kids still at the...
- Ginger C
Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center
5.0
by far, this is the best center I have ever visited. The staff are warm and loving and always go the extra mile. They meet high standards and the facility is immaculate and safe. They are developmentally based which means my child is always grouped with his peers and his progress is assessed on a...
- Zak
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
Blessed Children Family Day Care
5.0
I'm very happy with the way the staff at Blessed Children Family Daycare take care of my child when I'm working during the day. I've been with them for 2 years now and no complaints. The focus on faith and educational activities is a plus.
- David
Greenwoods Day Care
5.0
My toddler and infant attend this daycare, both began when they were ~7 weeks old. Linda provides a very nurturing and learning environment. My toddler looks forward to going every morning and both of my kids are very comfortable here. I am always impressed with my daughter's development in manners,...
- Jen
Family daycares in Grinnell, IA
5.0
(11)
Miss Lourdes Family Day Care, (a licensed business) provides an enriched and nurturing learning environment that has helped my Little Explorers get ahead. The Home Daycare is located in Wellington and reflects the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the area. I have a small group of students which...
5.0
"Mrs Lourdes is amazing! She is calm, caring and loving with the children. You can tell she lives what she does and is great at it. She has cared for my son from 1 year old until 4. We are so sad that we had to move away, but my son still facetimes with her and...
Ginger C
Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center
194 Arlington Street, Leominster, MA
Starting at $210/wk
3.5
(2)
N.A.E.Y.C accredited, Mass Licensed. Our early education and care center is developmentally based, operates full-time (6:30 AM to 5:30 PM), year round, 5 days per week. Open enrollment. We care for infants through age 5. We use ASQ-3 "family completed child assessment system" and the Teaching...
5.0
"by far, this is the best center I have ever visited. The staff are warm and loving and always go the extra mile. They meet high standards and the facility is immaculate and safe. They are developmentally based which means my child is always grouped with his peers...
Zak
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
"Ms. Sherry has been caring for our granddaughter since November 20th 2016. She was a little over 6 months old at the time.
She will be turning 2 years old in a few weeks and the time has come for her trek to come to an end.
We are first time grandparents and...
Dorsey A
5.0
(3)
Since 2002, Blessed Children Family Day Care has provided a safe and nurturing environment for children. We provide excellent learning activities that are meaningful, guided, intentional and interdisciplinary. Children are encouraged to interact socially with each other and their environment through...
5.0
"A convenient location to drop off my daughter on my way to work each morning and feel she is safe and cared for. The staff are bilingual too. Very happy with this daycare."
Maria S
5.0
(1)
A loving, fun-filled environment, family day care setting.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks served.
Full and part-time care available.
State licensed and infant / child First Aid / CPR certified, medication administration.
5.0
"My toddler and infant attend this daycare, both began when they were ~7 weeks old. Linda provides a very nurturing and learning environment. My toddler looks forward to going every morning and both of my kids are very comfortable here. I am always impressed with my...
Jen
5.0
(1)
For over 14 years, I have offered a loving, supportive and safe environment to all my day care families. When your child comes to my home, he/she will receive the care and attention to meet his/her emotional, social and physical needs. I will closely supervise your child and provide enriching...
5.0
"Great set up. Very happy kids!!"
Lynne A
4.0
(1)
I would like to start off by saying that I'm a nurse who has worked in pediatrics for 23 years and decided to open a family owned in home child care for my love of children and caring for their well being. We offer full time and part time child care and to put your mind at ease we are licensed by...
4.0
"Takes very good care of my son love it here"
Domonique H
5.0
(1)
My Fuzzy Bunnies Child Care is a fun and loving environment for your children to learn. We will provide your children with age appropriate games and activities that will help them develop skills.
We have a beautiful schedule for each day filled with awesome activities. We have a large outdoor play...
5.0
"Reggie, Miguel, Perla, and Leonella have been absolutely incredible caregivers for over a year with our daughter, starting when our daughter was 6 months old. They are truly like her second parents. Our daughter sprints up the steps at drop off and she gets the...
Carly B
5.0
(1)
Frog Hollow is a small neighborhood home based preschool of twelve children per day, dedicated to creating a warm, caring community for both children and their families. We offer an emergent curriculum with long periods of time for social play, along with the structure of daily art experiences,...
5.0
"My daughter went to Frog Hollow for 3 years and we love everything about it. Ellen, Robin, and Kimi are amazing with kids, and I saw all the kids thrive with them.
The preschool is a play-based one, and it feels and acts as one big family.
They make art, yoga,...
Alok S
3.3
(7)
Happy Days Child Care is a family centric facility that strongly believes in partnering with the children's parents to yield the most successful learning environment possible.
5.0
"I love this daycare/school. My son went here for VPK and will continue to go here for aftercare while in Elementary School! The teachers are great and the owner is amazing and loves what she does! Noting but positive words from me!"
Erica S
5.0
(1)
Mission Statement:
Little Jack's Corner, LLC Family Day Care is a high quality program that is Reggio Emilia inspired with a Half Day Program, Monday thru Thursday. We believe each child is unique, and has the ability to develop to his/her full potential and power to think independently. This...
5.0
"I email Natalie , to set up a tour for my four year old boy. I was pleasant surprise that not only are they license by California Dept of Social service , which mean all staff are clear background check but have CPR, and Preventative Health Safety.They all have a...
Michael N
5.0
(10)
Please go to wilmasweewones.webs.com to find availability, rates, pics and valuable information for parents.
Wilma's Wee Wones is an Established State Licensed Family Dayhome proudly serving the Chester community since 1989 and featuring:
2 Full Time Providers with-
35+ years experience in CHILD...
5.0
"My son has been going to Wilma's Wee Wones since he was 6 weeks old and I have a baby on the way that will be going also. I'm so glad I found Wilma and Lauren when I did. I can't imagine taking my son anywhere else. He is now 2 and has learned so much from Mema and...
Aften G
Karlyn's Little Blessings Home Daycare (State Licensed)
8851 Creekside Way, Springfield, VA
Starting at $270/wk
5.0
(1)
State Licensed,
MAT Certified,
CPR/First Aid Certified,
USDA Food Program Approved,
10 plus years experience.
*Before/After Care, Full/Part-Time care, Preschool/Toddler Care, before and after school care.
*Preschool curriculum.
* Loving family day home with emphasis on individualized care for...
5.0
(2)
Welcome to Adams Child Care! I have over a decade of child care experience and am passionate about providing a nurturing, safe, fun environment for children to learn and grow. Our program includes meals, indoor and outdoor play, art projects, sign language, reading, and educational activities. We...
5.0
"We feel like we hit the jackpot finding Charlene for our three year old! She structures the days with fun and educational activities while also understanding that kids this age need flexibility and some level of autonomy at this age. They do tons of fun art...
Elizabeth S
5.0
(2)
Lanci Family Day Care provides a warm and comforting environment for babies from 6 weeks old to 36 months old. We focus on growth, learning, and play.
We are licensed to care for no more than 8 children. Each child receives a great amount of attention from care takers. Our ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 as of...
5.0
"Our little one attended Lancy Family Day Care as he was transitioning to his long-term care situation. Evelyn, the owner, was so gracious to have our baby start at her daycare on short-notice even knowing that it was a temporary situation. She got to know our baby...
Sunny P
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
"Going back to work was extremely difficult for me, but dropping off my kiddos at Anamarie's has made the transition much easier. My 8 month old Emily and my 2 1/2 year old James love going to Anamaries. She provides the children with healthy food, has interactive...
Leah W
5.0
(11)
Lisa's Loving Care is a Group Family Day Care Home located in Levittown. At Lisa's, we offer a safe, loving, caring, and educational environment with experienced and warm staff. The children's days are filled with many activities such as circle time, music and movement, story time, math and reading...
5.0
"I's so thrilled to see Lisa is still in business and taking care of children. My twin boys are now 24 years old, lol, but they went to Lisa's from 2 1/2 to 5 1/2. They have fond memories there and I loved the folks there too. I was a single mom and it was a tough...
Emily F
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Akiko Strock and I am a professional and experienced and certified in first aid and CPR. I provide care for families in my home with a small number of kids. The childcare I provide is my own business and I provide tight book keeping of all payments and provide families with that...
5.0
"Akiko and her family are truly one of a kind. She recently started watching our infant and immediately made us (and our son) so comfortable. It was very difficult to put our son in daycare after 9 months of staying home with daddy but she is incredibly attentive,...
Meghan B
5.0
(4)
Please read everything before contacting us to see if we are a match or your needs. Thank you.
Family involvement means a lot to us.......
Become part of the family:
*Ages 2-5 only, Mon-Fri from 8am-5 pm
*Jr. VPK (School Readiness), VPK
*Safe, Fun, Loving Environment
*Arts and crafts
*USDA...
5.0
"Just wanted to say my experience with the people and program was wonderful, this is one of the best experiences my grandson and I ever had. People were knowledgable, loving and really care about the children and the families.
Thank you so much and I would...
Theresa
5.0
(5)
Hi all, my name is Cathy. I have had my child care business since early 1997. I will provide a loving, caring and structured environment. The children in my care do not believe they are going to a day care or sitters, they are going to "Ms. Cathy's house". I have also had a director at a preschool...
5.0
"Due to my family's unpredictable schedule, I was not able to use Cathy as a childcare provider. My opinion after meeting her is that she is a very kind caregiver with a safe, clean, and fun environment for children of many ages.
I work as a Preschool Special...
Kristin L
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Grinnell, IA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Grinnell, IA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Grinnell, IA, 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 Grinnell, IA 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 Grinnell, IA, 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 Grinnell, IA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Grinnell, IA, 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.