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Family Daycares in Mechanicsburg, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 35 listed family daycares

Small Fry's Family Day Care

We are so happy with the care our daughter receives at Small Fry. Joanne and Tammy are amazing with the children and the kids never want to...

- Lyndsey H.

Noodle Time Childcare, Llc

We love Noodle Time!! Finding childcare that you're 100% comfortable with is hard to do, but we did it! We started our son at Noodle Time...

- Drew S.

Amanda N.

Good Christian home, has all her background checks, she will provide lunch and snacks. Very reasonable prices, fenced-in yard with wooden...

- Amanda N.

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Small Fry's Family Day Care

6403 Lexington Dr Mechanicsburg, PA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
We are a high quality Family Day Care in business since 1986. Small group, meals, group activities, fenced in backyard play area. Next best place to home!

Lyndsey H. says "We are so happy with the care our daughter receives at Small Fry. Joanne and Tammy are amazing with the children and the kids never want to go home...

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Little Star Daycare

4512 Florence Ave Mechanicsburg, PA

A mother of two little children, professional with 9+ years experience. Family place and loving environment provided.. I have built a good friends costumer for the past few years, they and their kids are our very close friends now. we provides fun-learning-food visit our website for more details and reviews:...
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Lisa's Little Ones, Llc

8 Naragansett Drive Mechanicsburg, PA

Local in-home daycare opening - Mechanicsburg! Lisa's Little Ones, LLC is an in-home daycare in Mechanicsburg, PA convenient to CV Schools, Carlisle Pike, and local work travel routes. I have a spacious home with a big, fenced in yard that is at the back of a cul-de-sac in a safe neighborhood. My goal is to operate a family...
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Zdt Child Care

1083 W Trindle Rd Mechanicsburg, PA

I am a 27 year old mother of 3 (5, 1, and 2 months) looking to start watching children in my home. I worked at a day care center for about 3 years, mostly in the infant room. I live outside of Mechanicsburg, about 10 minutes to Carlisle. We have a large yard to allow lots of outside play. Food and snacks will be provided.
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Rachel Gifford

237 East Main Street Mechanicsburg, PA

My name is Rachel and I am a full time mom and PhD canidate. I am taking time away from work to raise my son and am willing to take 1-2 children for daytime care. I have worked in preschools and with high school students and am also a part time houseparent for the Milton Hershey school. Since I work for mhs I have lots of...
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A+ Care

12 Ellington Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA

Miss Rachel's

811 Old Silver Spring Rd Mechanicsburg, PA

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Reeves Hill Day Care

809 N 18th St. Harrisburg, PA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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Reeves Hill Day Care is a high quality, early learning family day care program located in Harrisburg. We provide child care for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. Our program is one of the only family programs in Harrisburg that uses the Reggio Emilia Approach to early learning.
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Tender Years Child Development Center

203 House Ave. Camp Hill, PA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Tender Years Child Development Center in Camp Hill offers child care that emphasizes early childhood education and skills development. We're a family owned and operated business, and we've been serving Central PA families since 1984! Details. . . *Care for Children Ages 6 Weeks to 10 Years *Certified Preschool &...
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We Care Child Care

2704 N 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
When raising a child, we understand that it takes a village. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to care for your child at all times. We provide you the pictures throughout the their day so you don't miss a thing. We celebrate birthdays and important milestones. The children in our community are part of our village which...
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Reeves Hill Early Learning Center

809 N 18th St Harrisburg, PA

Reeves Hill Day Care is a registered family day care home in Harrisburg, PA. We are conveniently located not far from Herr, and State Streets, (major thoroughfares into and out of the city). We are proud to serve our community since 2001, helping families by providing a safe, reliable place for their children, while they work....
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Michelle Brown

150 North Saint Johns Drive Camp Hill, PA

Home away from home is the special care that I give the children in my daycare versus the quantity of children you may see in others. I went to Penn State University as an Education major and worked for the child development counsel. The counsel had 27 daycares involved with it. It was a great experience growing and learning...
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Nina's Love Laugh & Learn

344 Fairview St Carlisle, PA

Carlisle Family Childcare/ Daycare: - State Licensed. - Conveniently located in Carlisle between Target Shopping Center and Carlisle Airport. - Home environment and deep relationships where you will feel like extended family. - Multiple Ages playing together. - Mutli Sensory Approach to Learning: Every child learns best in...
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4834 - U-GRO HACC Harrisburg

1 HACC DR HARRISBURG, PA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
U-GRO helps you provide the best possible start in life for your child. We empower families and make childhood extraordinary for more than 1,900 children daily at the most modern and secure child care facilities. By providing STEAM-powered early education programs for infants to school-age students, we build a foundation rooted...
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Dee's Caring Family Child Care

240 Walnut St Apt 3 Lemoyne, PA

I care for infants and toddlers. I provide for feeding, cleaning, sleeping, playing in a safe, welcoming home environment. During play and familiar routines we practice skills and discover new ideas.
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Noodle Time Childcare, Llc

2813 Enola Road Carlisle, PA

2.3(3)
Please visit www.noodletimechildcare.com. Email us at noodletimechildcare@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page! I decided to pursue my love of taking care of children for many reasons; I have always been in awe of children's enthusiasm and innocent curiosity of the world around them, and believe that as adults, we have the...

Drew S. says "We love Noodle Time!! Finding childcare that you're 100% comfortable with is hard to do, but we did it! We started our son at Noodle Time when he was 2.5...

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Patina Daycare

293 Rumson Drive Harrisburg, PA

State license verified

Hi my name is Patina I'm a daycare license Provider. I have been doing childcare in my home for the last five years. I am looking to expand my childcare business we do a lot of things in my daycare kids will not only learn from me they will learn through play in my daycare. We do a lot of activities, we go on field trips. The...
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Amanda N.

2 West Pine Street Enola, PA

5.0(1)
In-home daycare to provide quality, loving care to your children.

Amanda N. says "Good Christian home, has all her background checks, she will provide lunch and snacks. Very reasonable prices, fenced-in yard with wooden playset. If you...

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Ruth Fagan In Home Childcare

112 Woodside Road Lemoyne, PA

5.0(2)
I have just started offering child care in my home. I am a mother of three, with the youngest being 11 years old. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I have all my clearances due to my volunteering at school, church and the Boy Scouts.

Dan says "My son goes there and gets the best care at the best price. Ruth is extraordinarily flexible and will work with parents and their schedule. I cannot recommend...

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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Mechanicsburg, PA

When looking for a family daycare near you in Mechanicsburg, PA, 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 Mechanicsburg, PA, 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 Mechanicsburg, PA, 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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