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First Step Day Care
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 children like they are her own. I...
- Lakeshia W
A Place To Grow
5.0
Deanie is one of the most caring and nurturing providers I have ever encountered. Since she is a smaller establishment your child gets her undivided attention, and the child thrives in her care. She teaches them throughout the day with different lessons, making a lasting impression. Children in her...
- Jessica C
Ladan Daycare
5.0
We highly recommend Ladan! She is so caring, loving, and kind. Our experience with her daycare has been wonderful, and our son is so happy to see her every morning. He started here when he was 3 months old, and he has learned so much from Ladan over the past 2.5 years. It is very evident how much...
- Lauren B
Brown & Hall Family Child Care
4.0
Takes very good care of my son love it here
- Domonique H
Kids Cave Daycare
5.0
Nevi took care of my son from age 7 weeks to almost 3 years old. I cannot say enough positive things about her daycare! Your child receives the love and attention of a home daycare combined with excellent opportunities for learning through structured activities like circle time. The daycare is...
- Jenna S
Family daycares in Monterey, CA
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
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 is one of the most caring and nurturing providers I have ever encountered. Since she is a smaller establishment your child gets her undivided attention, and the child thrives in her care. She teaches them throughout the day with different lessons, making a...
Jessica C
5.0
(5)
My name is Fatemeh and I go by Ladan. I run a licensed family day care in Gaithersburg, MD. I have worked in a family daycare as an Assistant Manager for six years prior to starting my own business. I am also a mother to a 17-year-old son. I was trained in early childhood education, and have...
5.0
"My experience with Fatemeh "Ladan" was fantastic. I had my daughter with her since she was 11 weeks old till about 25 months. Ladan is an incredibly loving caregiver. She runs a small home daycare with children all under age of 3. My daughter was happy on day...
Charlene H
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
(2)
Dear Families,
We are open when you need us!
Finding the right care for your child should give you a sense of comfort and confidence in knowing your child's well-being and development is our priority!! We truly believe children learn best through play and socialization with others. We have a...
5.0
"My son is just under 3 and he LOVES going to Nevi's daycare! I am so grateful to have it in Wethersfield. Ms. Nevi and a team are wonderful caregivers. I have piece of mind that my child will be taken care of when I am at work. The daycare is super-clean, filled...
Liudmila M
5.0
(3)
Hi, thank you for taking the time to learn about my family child day care and what I have to offer my name is Rim. I am a very loving, caring mother, and a best friend to my children. I'll give the same thing to your child - the care, love, and attention they need.
We are a small family child day...
5.0
"We loveeeee Rim!!! My son has been attending her daycare for almost a full year and has learned so much. His vocabulary has increased tremendously and I'm always in awe of they things he says or does that he learned from daycare in a good way. Rim is very patient,...
Tiffany S
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
(8)
Star Child 4 kids is a wonderful home base family owned and family focused child care facility in North Reston.
Smoke and Pet free environment .
Located off North Shore Dr. close to the Wiehle Silver line Reston metro.
We strive to meet each child need by providing a comfortable setting for both...
5.0
"Alison is very accommodating and sweet! She was able to watch my daughter last minute and was very attentive."
Meredith M
5.0
(5)
HappyKidz Licensed Family Day Care run by Early Education (EEC) and state certified day care provider with CPR/First Aid certification.
Fully licensed by EEC and approved to operate during COVID-19 pandemic
I am a patient, caring, loving reliable professional looking to care for your child....
5.0
"My son Ethan has been going to this daycare since he was around 8-9 months. My son enjoys going there and always happy to be there. Madhu does a good job with him. She takes him outdoors when the weather is nice and always keeps him busy with different learning...
Farah G
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
"Our 21 month old son has been going to ABC Learning Center since he was 5 months old and we can't say enough great things about Auntie Belle and the entire ABC family. The environment is one where family, culture, participation, learning, trust, and all-around...
Colleen
4.0
(4)
Inspiring children since 2003.
The family of Coronado Prep Preschool has been providing a quality foundation for our most precious resource in Henderson since 2003. Coronado Prep Preschool is locally owned and operated. Jennifer has been in the field for 17 years and previously worked as a...
5.0
"I couldn't ask for a better school for my son, he has been going to Coronado Prep since he was 5 months old, he is now almost 4. I would not take any of my children anywhere else. Jen, the owner, her husband and children are amazing and she has staff that are...
Rebecca G
4.5
(2)
Lad's 'n Lassie's Childcare is located within my home, and is a big part of my wonderful family! I'm a wife and Mom to three amazing kids, ages 20 (about to enter his Junior year at Vanderbilt), 10 & 8! Keeping my family running well and happy is my utmost concern, and the children within my care...
5.0
"I always am at ease when I leave my 17 month old with Mrs. Kim. She sends me pictures and updates during the day. They even have cute holiday celebrations. She follows my feeding schedule, and always makes sure my daughter not only plays, but is well rested."
Jan U
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
"Michelle took care of our sons while we were stationed in San Diego. My oldest was 2.5 years old when he started with her, and after I had our second son, he started at the daycare too, at 8 weeks old until just over 1 year old when we transferred. My boys loved it...
Candace
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
"Amazing amazing care with miss Lourdes.
When we moved to Florida it was hard to find someone that we could trust with our son. We tried a known daycare facility and were not happy at all. Through searching in our area we came across miss Lourdes and I have been...
Rhina Q
4.8
(10)
I have a WA licensed family based home child care in Redmond, WA, close to Bellevue. We are located in a safe, quiet & beautiful neighborhood. I accept 3 months up to 5 year old kids. I cook homemade healthy foods everyday for daycare kids in a happy, clean environment. Potty training available for...
5.0
"Our son has been attending Greenhouse daycare for a long time. Farna provides a safe and nurturing environment. She frequently communicates with the parents, even on the weekends. Our son has so much fun playing with peers and so many age-appropriate toys. He gets...
Joanna D
4.4
(7)
A small, licensed in home day care facility run by Miss Mary. We care for up to 8 children at a time.
5.0
"Our daughter started here in January when she was about 14 months old. Previously we had family caring for her but after the first year we decided it was time to put her in a child care. We were very impressed with little sunrise from the beginning. Our daughter...
Tyler E
4.9
(9)
*All day care
*Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up
*Date nights/over nights
*CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK*
My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...
4.0
"Debbie is great! Her daycare provided the home-like atmosphere we were looking for to make our 3 year-old comfortable. She doesn't have a structured curriculum, but that isn't what we were looking for. She will follow any systems you put in place with your child,...
Lisa O
5.0
(5)
Wee Ones Family Day Care provides quality child care in a warm, loving family setting led by a provider with over 20 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. We provide a nurturing environment with homelike surroundings; the children feel comfortable, confident and...
5.0
"Our experience with 'Miss Pam' is one that we will take with us forever. She opened her home to my children and showed them the love and compassion that they needed when we (my husband and I) could not be there to provide it. Feeling comfortable leaving your...
Lisa H
5.0
(1)
A loving and fun in home daycare/preschool is looking for new friends (age 2 mon- 4 years) to add to our daycare family!
We offer:
- A safe,loving,fun and educational preschool environment
- Smoke free home
- All meals/snacks and activities are included...
5.0
"This woman is a Pro! Flexible, affordable, and secure. She's located in a great neighborhood. Never had any problems with her. Kind, understanding and patient. I tip my het to this lady who can watch kids first and second shift hours when these other at home day...
Jessica O
5.0
(6)
K's Playce is a small, loving home daycare that has been providing professional, dedicated childcare, in a loving home environment, since 2006. We cater to families looking for top-notch care in a family setting. We keep our numbers very small (3 - 4 children at a time) in order to ensure a...
5.0
"I found K's Playce by absolute chance on this website. I had just moved to the area and knew no one. It was hard to think I would be leaving my little guy with anyone but when I met Kristen and Bob it just made sense and felt like leaving him with family. What I...
Bobbie N
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Monterey, CA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Monterey, CA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Monterey, CA, 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 Monterey, CA 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 Monterey, CA, 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 Monterey, CA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Monterey, CA, 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.
Ratings for Monterey, CA family daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Family Daycares in Monterey, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.