Home Daycares in Meriden
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Small-scale child care programs near you
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Susan
Play-Based LearningMy favorite thing about caring for children is that they start to show you their little personalities. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 30 years of experience. I am mom and have been running my own program. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and happy. I focus on learning through play, and I especially love to sing and dance with them. I’m proud when I think about all the children and families I've impacted over the years. That's what makes this work so special.
Ms. Sarah
Play-Based LearningMy favorite thing about caring for children is knowing that I influence their growth and development. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 26 years of experience. I have worked in private homes as a nanny and I’m a mom. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and warm. I focus on building independence, and I especially love to sing and dance with them. I’m proud when I think about all the children and families I've impacted over the years. That's what makes this work so special.
Ms. Kelly
Play-Based LearningI became a mom 9 years ago, and I have been caring for children ever since. Opening my own child care program in my home gave me the opportunity to create the encouraging, nurturing environment that I think is so important. I especially love to see them start to walk and talk, but the truth is that so many parts of the day and the week bring me a lot of joy. Through it all, I focus on building independence. One of the best parts of working with children is that they are all different. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about helping so many children work through their individual challenges and achieve personal gains. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.
Ms. Shaina
Early Drop-offA small-scale daycare in East Haven, Ms. Shaina provides care for just 6 children at a time. As with all home daycares, her program is licensed by the state and she’s completed training in childhood ages & stages, medication administration, and food safety. In this mixed-age group program, children get the socialization, stimulation and support they need to learn and grow. Parents are often surprised to discover home daycares like Ms. Shaina right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
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Meriden
There are 32 licensed home daycares in Meriden. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Early Childhood, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Meriden
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Early Childhood. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Elizabeth R Lowit
11 Terrace Gardens, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.53238
Licensed for 6
Elizabeth R Lowit runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Meriden. As with all home daycares in Connecticut, her program is licensed by the Office of Early Childhood, which ensures that she’s completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Gloria Montoya
59 Washington Avenue, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.55159
Licensed for 6
This home daycare in Meriden is led by Gloria Montoya, a licensed Family Child Care educator. By choosing licensed child care, you can rest assured that the provider has passed a government-issued background record check, and that the home daycare environment has been inspected by the state licensing department. With a maximum of just 6 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Meriden.
Kari Merliss
359 Gravel Street, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57302
Licensed for 6
Home daycares like Kari Merliss’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Meriden. All daycares on NeighborSchools are fully licensed, so you know they’ve passed a background record check and educators have completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. This daycare takes just 6 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Yajaira Rodriguez
420 Allen Avenue, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.56382
Licensed for 6
Family child care provider Ms. Yajaira runs this daycare out of her home in Meriden, Connecticut. She’s licensed by the state to care for up to 6 children, which means she’s completed required trainings and continuing education hours. Family child care programs can be a great fit for parents that want their child to get lots of individualized care and attention.
Lisa Curylo
144 Paddock Avenue, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.45278
Licensed for 6
A small, local home daycare in nearby Meriden, Connecticut led by Ms. Lisa. Many parents choose home daycares because the small group sizes can be great for infant and toddler development, and they are often more affordable than preschool centers. This child care program takes just 6 kids.
Jennifer Amantea
107 Rice Rd, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.51165
Licensed for 6
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Jennifer in Meriden, Connecticut. Better ratios, more flexible schedules, and lots of love for the little ones are the keys. Most daycares take a mix of ages, which helps with childhood development as infants learn from toddlers, and the preschoolers act as role models for the babies. And this daycare takes a maximum of 6 kids total!
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Denisse Rivera
19 Dogwood Ln, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57073
Licensed for 6
Dawn Rogalski
762 Yale Avenue, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.35634
Licensed for 6
Joy B Deegan
21 Sharon Cir, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.48316
Licensed for 6
Christine Laskevitch
90 Amity Street, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.54809
Licensed for 6
Deborah Luft
79 Meadow Brook Dr, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.55297
Licensed for 6
Miriam Paredes
597 Hanover Road, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.54516
Licensed for 6
Laura Matos
162 Suffolk Ct, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.50926
Licensed for 6
Esstella Shaw
69 Fiesta Heights, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.53932
Licensed for 6
Middaly Ortega
306 Elm Street, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57143
Licensed for 6
Shannon M Ducas
493 Gravel St, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.55642
Licensed for 6
Dismeri Martinez
128 N Pearl St, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.56270
Licensed for 6
Nelida Centeno
50 Piedmont St, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.54266
Licensed for 6
Roxann Guiel
42 Brooklawn Drive, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.48199
Licensed for 6
Lizbeth Lopez
407 Center Street Flr 3, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57306
Licensed for 6
Madelyn Vachier
135 Atkins St, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.56677
Licensed for 6
Lisa Grandy
63 Meadow Brook Drive, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.51182
Licensed for 6
Stephanie L Shay
755 Paddock Ave, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.52755
Licensed for 6
Maria Romero
58 Newton St, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.54660
Licensed for 6
Deapria Shuler-Mcknight
1403 Hanover Ave, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57230
Licensed for 6
Leida Zambrano
86 Reynolds Dr, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.54482
Licensed for 6
Leslie Munoz
33 Akron St, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57115
Licensed for 6
Joyce L Pavlick
93 Silver Lake Road, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.45109
Licensed for 6
Naima Chaouki
196 Oxbow Dr, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57165
Licensed for 6
Ana Dominguez Mora
25 Elm Street, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.56593
Licensed for 6
Estefania D Jimenez
70 Barr Rd, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57263
Licensed for 6
Leinny Morillo
338 Cook Ave Fl 2, Meriden, CT
License # DCFH.57326
Licensed for 6
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