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X Y Z Family Child Care
5.0
My daughter has been at XYZ since she was 10 months old and has just "graduated" to head off to pre-school almost 3 years later. In the years she has spent with Latifa, she has learned and grown so much. The loving and nurturing environment coupled with healthy rules and boundaries has allowed our...
- Julie O
Kid Planet Daycare and Preschool
5.0
Our daughter spent about a month at Kid Planet, the only reason we left was that she got off the waitlist at a preschool. Cindy, Cathy and Edna are so caring and kind, they are somehow able to give all the kids individual attention and plan fun activities each day. I also appreciated that they serve...
- Tyyne P
Happy Learning Childcare
5.0
My daughter has been attending Happy Learning Childcare for almost a year and my husband and I are extremely happy with the quality of care she receives. It is such a joy to leave our daughter somewhere she feels comfortable and looks forward to going to. Her development of new skills and...
- Ana J
Lucia's Family Home Daycare
5.0
"Ms. Lucia" has been a big part of my kids' lives, and she feels like part of our family! She really cares for the kids as if they were her own. Both of my kids went to her and so did my nephew -- all three kids love her! I would definitely reccomend her to anyone.
- Zach
The Village Home Daycare
5.0
Miss Kelly is amazing! I feel safe when I drop my baby off with her. She sends pictures and updates so I know what my little bit is doing throughout the day. It helps so much that I can see my son happy and that I don't have to worry about him because I know he is in a loving envirnment.
- Kelly B
Toddler daycares in Ocala, FL
5.0
(7)
We are a provider of family child care services and have been in operation for over 20 years. We offer a nurturing and caring environment that fosters development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. I offer organic food for the children. Our teachers are CDA certified, NAFCC accredited,...
5.0
"My family has had a wonderful experience with XYZ daycare. My daughter started going there at just 13 weeks old, and has been attending for the past 18 mos. When my husband and I were shopping for a daycare while I was still pregnant, we weren't exactly sure the...
Angela T
5.0
(10)
Kid Planet Daycare provides a fun, enriching and nurturing place for children, 2 months to 5 years old. Kid Planet offers lots of outdoor playtime and fun educational experiences that help promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
We are a Family Home Daycare and Preschool....
5.0
"Our son attended Kid Planet for two years as a toddler, and I still miss the warm and loving community there! Amanda kept the place tidy at all times, she always used natural cleaning products, and she fed the children organic meals. Even more importantly, she and...
Nancy
5.0
(2)
Happy Learning Childcare in your neighborhood provides superior care in a safe, nurturing home environment. Highly trained and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in infant/toddler care and early childhood education holds Colorado Level 3 professional ECE. Fun and stimulating...
5.0
"My daughter has been attending Happy Learning Childcare for almost a year and my husband and I are extremely happy with the quality of care she receives. It is such a joy to leave our daughter somewhere she feels comfortable and looks forward to going to. Her...
Ana J
5.0
(4)
My home daycare is extremely spacious and comfortable. I am a state licensed family day care provider for over 20 years.
Being a child care provider, it brings me joy seeing the children grow over the course of many years in my care. Seeing them hit their milestones is extremely rewarding and I...
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Lucy. She is amazing and cares so much about the children. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful in-home daycare."
Katherine
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kelly! I am a 41 year old mother that owns and operates my own home daycare. My rates are reasonable and my hours are flexible. I am open five days a week and understand the non-typical work schedule that some parents have.
When your child is with me, they will experience daily age...
4.0
"Where exactly are you located? I have a 9 year old and need a sister maybe 3 days a week just morning before school. Thank you, Dolores"
Dolores A
5.0
(6)
We are an at home daycare with over 14 years of experience. I have taken care of infants, toddlers, preemies and special need children. I have BA degree in Psychology and child development. I offer a preschool program with a...
5.0
"Saadia has been an angel in our chidren's life! She is the most compassionate and loving person ever. We are first time parents of beautiful twin girls and we're very apprehensive about leaving out children with anyone but after finding saadia , it was the best...
Saadia F
5.0
(3)
We are a preschool for toddlers and Kindergarten preparation.
Before and after school pickup available from Cook Elementary and Hilltop Elementary.
We are open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday.
Tutoring available!
Ask about our evening care!
5.0
"I was looking for quality care/preschool for my four year old and my neighbor told me about Busy Fingers. I was excited that they were just down the street from my house, which made it very convenient for me. They are all great with the kids. I love that they get...
April M
5.0
(5)
Labor of Love Childcare is a state licensed family childcare home that offers high quality education and care for infants and toddlers ages (0-3 years old). We provide small class sizes, low adult to child ratios with experienced and trained educators. We also offer activities and events for...
5.0
"Very pleased with the way my child was educated the time she was in the care of Labor Of Love. I was educated on many things and was taught by watching as well. I plan on putting my future children in this child care!"
Lily S
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
(5)
Here at Lifelong Learners Homeschool, we LOVE hands on learning and everything life has to offer/teach us! We do also include book work as well as occasional virtual learning, free play and/or movie days and limited screen time(educational). Each and every child is unique and eclectic allows us to...
5.0
"Mrs. Alex provided such a wonderful place for my daughter to go for daycare. My daughter is very shy and Alex was calm and patient to let her warm up and help her feel comfortable and by the end she was reaching for Alex when I showed up to drop her off. Her home...
Jessalyn
5.0
(27)
I currently have openings for newborns and toddlers.
Bilingual education (Spanish and English).
Licensed by the DFPS
Certified Spanish teacher with a minor in education.
I have one full-time assistant.
Separate nursing room, playroom, learning room and much more!!.
I combine important...
5.0
"Coky's is the best around. Lorena and her staff take pride in providing a curriculum based, bilingual learning nurturing environment. It's a licensed and state regulated home daycare- school. Lorena has a background and degree in Education. She has set up a great...
Cynthia
5.0
(2)
Hi!
My name is Shirron and I'm an in-home childcare provider with paid experience in both infant and toddler care. I live in Ballwin and I have two school-age boys of my own (10 & 12). I love caring for children and feel that each day should be spent nurturing and embracing their curiosity and...
5.0
"Shirron cared for my oldest child when she was a toddler. I interviewed many child care providers and had a good deal of anxiety choosing someone to care for my child, who at the time had never been away from me. Shirron has a gentle, peaceful and confident...
Jessi
5.0
(1)
The Britleys for Toddlers' mission is to partner with parents to prepare children for the future; and inspire in them: excellence, self-esteem and social responsibility for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. We believe that education should be broad, balanced,...
5.0
"After relocating unexpectedly from the US Virgin Islands, on the heels of Hurricane Maria, we where plagued with the daunting task of finding Daycare for our daughter. She was ultimately enrolled in a Center in the District that came highly recommended....
Michele B
4.2
(18)
-Specialist in Infants/toddlers.
-13 years experience.
-Preschool Teacher.
-Small License/Up to 4 babies or 6 toddlers.
-Good Standing with the Community Care Licensing
-Very good references (at your request)
-Our program is designed to treat every child with the tenderness he or she needs to grow...
5.0
"Stella has been a savior for my family. It is tough to find someone to care for a 3 month old, let alone one right in my backyard. Stella has reasonable rates and has remained open the entire pandemic to help my family out who works as an essential worker. My...
Benjamin P
5.0
(10)
Hello!
My name is Pam and I would love to meet your part-time (recurring) or occasional back-up child-care needs in my Plainfield home on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday! Most in-home child-care providers will accept only full-time, M-F children, but I am unique, and I specialize in...
5.0
"My kids love going Ms. Pam's! She is a great communicator and works very well with all of her daycare kids. My list of people I trust to watch my kids is small but Ms. Pam is definitely on that list. Her home is a clean safe environment for our kids to play in. We...
Lyndsey
4.3
(6)
I have CDA and first aid CPR certifications and I have 45 hour of infant and toddler. I have 90 hour with preschoolers. I worked with Montessori school more than six years. I love to work with kids, its more than a daycare I prepared the kids for school. I work on gross motor skill and gross motor...
5.0
"Sadia is great with the kids. My son has been at her daycare since he was 1. They are always doing art work and learning activities. Numbers/letters/sight words in the morning, art work in the afternoon, and educational tv/music at the end of the day.
My son...
Jamilia T
5.0
(2)
I have been an Early Educator since 2001. I am Lead Teacher Certified for Infants/ Toddlers & Preschool, along with Director One and II. I am licensed to operate a Family Childcare by the State of Massachusetts since 2003.
I offer a wide range of developmental and age appropriate activities to meet...
5.0
"Both my children attended through Pre-k to Ms Gina and they love going there! Nice set up and clean environment. Very professional and I will recommend.
Rowena B."
Delia S
4.9
(7)
I am a licensed family child care provider. I have been providing care in my home since 1991. I am a mother of two girls, and grandma 3 grandsons, they are very sweet. We enjoy children and always love to have them in our home. We provide family child care that feels like home. Every child needs...
4.0
"My son has been going there since he was 3 months old. He has always like going over there. There are times when he didn't want to leave. Now that he's four, he knows how to write his alphabets in upper and lower cases. He knows his numbers and some spelling of...
Christie
4.9
(41)
Step By Step Kids Daycare in Bloomingdale, IL, is a loving childcare home.
We accept children from ages six weeks to five years.
We are conveniently located in Bloomingdale. It is very convenient if you are traveling between Elmhurst and Schaumburg or Downers Grove areas.
Neighboring towns...
5.0
"Susan has a great set up with her daycare. Large space for kids to run and play and it is always very clean! I loved that they have separate eating, sleeping, changing, and playing areas. My daughter has come home singing songs she has learned there as well as the...
Lindsay B
5.0
(2)
We provide a loving, in-home daycare for infants and toddlers (up to age 3). We believe that children learn best through play and through modeling good manners and respect for others. We have a low adult to child ratio because we want to provide each child with the love and attention that he/she...
5.0
"We love Jamie so much! Our 2 year old daughter has been there since she was 3 months old, and Jamie has cared for her like she is her own. Our daughter has thrived under Jamie's care and we highly recommend her."
Erin B
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FAQs for finding toddler daycares near you in Ocala, FL
What is the average age range for toddler daycare near me in Ocala, FL?
Toddler daycares near you in Ocala, FL typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.
What is the curriculum for toddler daycare near me in Ocala, FL?
Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in Ocala, FL may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.
How do I choose a toddler daycare near me in Ocala, FL?
Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in Ocala, FL can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.