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Pat's Play-land
5.0
I loved the way of how she took care him I would see that my baby was always happy and smiling . She took great care of him .. that very helped me and my mom to not worry that much because we know what he was always going to be in good hands I thank pati for worrying so much about my baby and I hope...
- Kimberly
Little Palms Day Care
4.0
When our plans for daytime child care unexpectedly fell through a year ago, Christina stepped in to help provide interim care in our home for our 7-month-old son. We are so grateful to her for restoring a bit of normalcy during this challenging time. Not only was she very attentive and loving to our...
- Jenni O
Lamer Family Child Care
5.0
Melania is wonderful! Our daughter has been at Lamer Family Child Care since she was four months old, and she absolutely loves it. She is happy to see Melania and her little friends each morning! The space is spotless and set up with great activities and equipment. Best childcare decision we've...
- Sarah H
Bed-stuy Kids
5.0
Geneva and her team care for our daughter as if she were their own. I know that when I drop her off she is in good hands. My daughter never cries at drop off and when we see Geneva outside of day care my daughter only wants to be held by Geneva! My daughter was 4 months old when she started there...
- Sam
Happy Daycare
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 prepares home made snacks, breakfast, and...
- Amanda H
Family daycares in Traverse City, MI
5.0
(2)
Family day care in business for 22 years. Provide safe fun loving environment for children 6 weeks to 12 years. New York state licensed. CPR certified, insured, accepting DSS. I provide healthy meals, safe outdoor play, & flexible hours before school and after school. Reasonable rates. Will provide...
5.0
"My Daughter spent almost 2 years with Mrs. Patty. She loved being there and was well taken care of. Thanks to the help and support she gave my daughter, potty training was an easy transition. We left just recently due summer camp and the start of Pre-K. By the...
Tiffany P
4.7
(3)
Little Palms Day Care is a licensed small family child care, providing safe, nurturing & reliable child care for families in and around Marin County.
Open Monday through Friday. Regular business hours 8am - 5pm; with extra care options and drop ins offered based on availability.
Snacks provided...
5.0
"My husband and I stumbled across Little Palms Daycare while we were looking to quickly move our daughter, Lula, from the daycare she was in. Although it had only been a few days, she was having a terrible time adjusting, crying all day, not sleeping and terribly...
Cassandra B
5.0
(8)
Hello! My name is Melania. Lamer Family Child Care offers full-time and part-time child care services Mondays through Fridays from 8am to 530 for infants and toddlers. (new born - 6 years old) Weekends available upon request. I speak English, Russian and Armenian. I have a passion for kids and love...
5.0
"We love Lamer Family Child Care!
We've been sending our daughter (since she was 3 months old) there for about four months now and we are comfortable knowing that she's in great hands during the day. It's stressful to find a daycare, especially in the Burbank...
Kristen H
5.0
(2)
Bed-Stuy Kids is a group family day care with a high-quality program created to help children to grow, learn and thrive. We promote the health, safety and development of your child, and ensure that he or she has opportunities for fun and appropriate learning experiences.
We're open from 7 am - 6...
5.0
"Geneva and her team care for our daughter as if she were their own. I know that when I drop her off she is in good hands. My daughter never cries at drop off and when we see Geneva outside of day care my daughter only wants to be held by Geneva! My daughter was 4...
Sam
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
"Our 16 month old son loves to go to day care everyday. He smiles from ear to ear as we drive up to Miss Sarah's house. He runs right up and knocks on her door. We know that he is safe, well cared for, loved, and has fun playing all day. Sarah also texts us...
Stefanie W
5.0
(9)
Share & Love is a Multicultural and Bilingual program for children between 6 weeks and 13 years of age. Our objective is to offer parents a safe, loving, and trustworthy environment where they may leave their children for childcare, and where children will be able to speak and learn Spanish in...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good about Fabiola and her center. We are a military family, and my son was only with her for about 10 months from age 19mo to 2.5 years, but our family has made a life long connection to Fabiola. She LOVES each of the kids as if they were her...
Kristina
5.0
(3)
VIVI'S FAMILY DAYCARE
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Vivi's Family Daycare, our goal is to produce, happy, intelligent, well adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for newborns to children up to 5 years of age.
We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles...
5.0
"My daughter had been going to Vivi's Family Daycare for 3+ years and now my son too. The providers are so warm and caring to the children. My kids love the activities and the curriculum. We are so fortunate to have such kind and passionate people caring for our...
Lorna L
5.0
(2)
I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education.
Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy."
Meenal M
5.0
(5)
14 years' experience, STATE LICENSED professional, currently have 2 RARE openings available.
Open 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Able to provide the following:
Full/Part-time care.
Safe and clean environment, home located in a newly constructed subdivision.
Structured daily activities that...
5.0
"We could not be happier with the level of service we received from Maria. She was flexible, a great communicator, and our son absolutely loved going to see her every day. She is also sate supported, so we always felt secure in knowing there was a high level of...
Mike S
5.0
(3)
A loving, learning environment awaits your child at Wee Care Day Care, family child care.
We provide all the educational benefits of a school environment (with high adult to child ratio) in the comfort of a home setting.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are included. There is...
5.0
"New to the area, it was important to us to find a great home day care. Such a blessing that Deb found us! Not only has she provided a nurturing home with age appropriate books, toys, crafts and plenty of outdoor time but she is a great voice of experience helping...
Erica M
3.0
(1)
Since 1971, Christian Day Care Center (a church affiliated and state licensed facility) has provided quality child care and summer day camp for thousands of Lehigh Valley families. We endeavor to give children a good start, teaching them basic skills, along with the difference between right and...
3.0
"No me permite escribir los días y el horario que necesito"
Miriam E
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
(4)
Hello, I have a Fall full time spots available. I offer child care in my home. I've been providing this service for many years, in the South End of Concord. Our day is filled with reading, crafts and spending lots of time outside. They also learn letters, colors, counting and age appropriate art...
5.0
"Jackie Shupe is tops as far as a daycare provider goes! Two big thumbs up! She has watched both our children (Ian and Allison) since they were 3 months old. Ian is now almost 7 years old and holds the title for the longest child ever at her daycare. There is no...
Chris M
5.0
(3)
Welcome to care and love family day care. We are located in Silver Spring Md and licensed as in home day care.My name is Nafisa { kids and parents call me Mama Nafisa} and I am the main care giver.I and my assistant are certified in CPR and First Aid. We provide quality child care and learning...
5.0
"I am so lucky to have found this place, the weight has been taken off. My daughter loves Nafisa, (sometimes my LO doesn't want to come home (that's a great sign). Nafisa treats my daughter like her own. The environment is peaceful, the daycare is a good clean...
Anya B
5.0
(1)
A home away from home for your most precious human beings. We understand that it is very hard to rely on a complete stranger to take care of your loved ones, while you are at work or school. But at TIN TIN MUNCHKINZ we are no strangers when it comes to taking care of the little ones. We take pride...
5.0
"I was little bit apprehensive when i was shopping for my 11 month old and i stumbled upon TTM daycare contact info. I must say they are awesome, Sandy and Shiv have been marvelous they not only providing a great care, but have provided a family environment to my...
Mike
5.0
(3)
Laurinda's Mini-Preschool is a Family Home Childcare where children play happy and grow at their own pace. Their days are filled with a variety of activities that stimulate their curiosity, creativity and the desire of learning. They have many opportunities to explore their environment as well. the...
5.0
"Laurinda has taught and cared for all three of our children. I will be sad when our youngest goes to kindergarten next year! She provides the perfect amount of structure/curriculum---the kids were all well prepared for kindergarten---but the home-based aspect gives...
MaryAnn
5.0
(11)
In Home Nanny Services, Family Day Care Provider, and Certified Foster/Adoptive. Urban League accepted
Safe private home with fenced backyard and private room for children to nap and play.
Also assist in potty training.
Bilingual Spanish.
Home cooked meals can be brought in, or home cooked meals...
5.0
"My daughter is now 2 years and 4 month - she is been taking care of her since she was 3 month old - she has been like a 2 nd mother to my daughter - I never worried about what she ate or her safety as I know that she is in safe place - recommend"
Christine A
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Suzi and I care for Infants thru 3 years old.
In 1994 I started a Licensed Family Day Care.
I enjoyed all the children that were in my care over those years. I was a Nationally Accredited family home day care through the NAFCC and loved every moment of it.
In 2001 we moved our...
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
"I have had Cynthia care for both my very young children multiple times. She is very reliable and the children always have a wonderful time. She takes a specific interest in each of them and makes them feel secure and loved. I highly recommend Cynthia to anyone...
Shawna L
4.6
(10)
We are an in-home licensed day care offering services for children 2-6 years old, Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Koyote Kids is family driven with a structured environment. We ask that parents provide their own meals and supplies for their children. Daily walks, music time, naps, learning time, crafts...
5.0
"It's a shame that Jenelle felt the need to give Koyote Kids Daycare a bad review. What she said was true but never mentioned the fact the babies father knew we were full from the beginning and we were going to try and make accommodations but after him missing 5+...
Melissa B
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Traverse City, MI
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Traverse City, MI?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Traverse City, MI, 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 Traverse City, MI 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 Traverse City, MI, 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 Traverse City, MI?
When choosing family daycare near you in Traverse City, MI, 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.