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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
I have 20 years of experience taking care of young children. For me, one of the best parts of working with children is that they start to show you their little personalities. I feel so fortunate to experience that every day and to share my skills and experience with families through my home-based child care program, where I focus on learning through play. I aim to create an environment that is nurturing and warm for the children I care about so much. So many parts of this job are fun, but I especially love to take children outside to explore and play. I can't imagine spending my days any other way. I’m also proud to do this important work. That’s especially true when I think about all the children and families I've impacted over the years. I love children so much that I just can't imagine waking up each morning without having fun activities to plan and little munchkins to play with! The sounds coming from my home are joyful and giggly and even after the decades I've spent caring for littles, I wouldn't have it any other way!
I started taking care of children when I was in high school and I got a job as a teacher’s assistant at a nearby daycare. After college, I got teacher certified and worked in daycare once again. After an interim period in the corporate and small business worlds, I returned to Early Childhood Education, this time directing a literacy program in public schools and then teaching in a local preschool. Opening a child care program in my own home gives me an opportunity to use my experience and my teaching skills in a new setting. I provide a safe and loving atmosphere, and I value every child’s uniqueness. I recognize that I’m a really important adult for kids who spend time with me every day, and I focus on making kids feel cared for and loved. I’m so excited about this new chapter!
I became a mother 13 years ago and I went to school to study early childhood to be a preschool teacher. My favorite thing about caring for children is watching them explore and discover. That has been a highlight for me throughout my7 years of experience. I have worked as an early childhood educator in daycare centers, and most recently I have been working in my own daycare program. People have said that I create an environment that is comfortable and happy. I focus on building independence, and I especially love to watch them express themselves. I’m proud when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn. That's what makes this work so special.
Children are so curious and ready to learn! In my program, kids really grow a lot because they are in an environment where they feel at home and have plenty of activities to explore. My program is small enough that we really feel more like a family than a daycare – I treat the children the same way I treat my own kids, with love and plenty of attention! I began working with kids as a school bus driver and got to know so many families in my neighborhood in that role. Having my own daycare has only built up those special relationships and resulted in a wonderful community that I can’t wait to share with even more kids and families!
There are 25 licensed home daycares in Middletown. 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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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.
422 Westfield St, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.35255
Licensed for 6
12 Conner Dr, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.57237
Licensed for 6
57 Old Mill Rd, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.51048
Licensed for 6
15 Highmeadow Ln, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.25013
Licensed for 6
43 Pheasant Dr, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.45080
Licensed for 6
202 Boston Rd, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.56145
Licensed for 6
Each daycare provider designs their program based on their unique background & child care experience.
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Middletown. to find options that work for you.
77 Mccormick Ln, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.57214
Licensed for 6
64 Northview Dr, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.48384
Licensed for 6
86 Thistle Ln, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.51075
Licensed for 6
78 Ballfall St, Rockfall, CT
License # DCFH.52431
Licensed for 6
454 High Street, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.56728
Licensed for 6
286 Ballfall Rd, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.51272
Licensed for 6
15 Mohawk St, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.35493
Licensed for 6
57 Timber Ridge Rd, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.57058
Licensed for 6
146 Timber Ridge Rd, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.45181
Licensed for 6
53 Harvard Ct, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.48255
Licensed for 6
83 E Main St, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.48351
Licensed for 6
44 Newberry Way, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.53489
Licensed for 6
21 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.56644
Licensed for 6
3 Avon Ct, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.19827
Licensed for 6
27 Julia Terrace, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.53828
Licensed for 6
571 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.52916
Licensed for 6
47 Birdsey Ave, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.56533
Licensed for 6
228 George St, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.22442
Licensed for 6
296 Hickory Cir, Middletown, CT
License # DCFH.52339
Licensed for 6
License # DCFH.57520
Licensed for 9
License # DCFH.57453
Licensed for 9 since 2020
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Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care - so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.
Nope. Our daycare recommendation service is free for parents. The other half of our business is helping these small-scale daycares with software and services that handle all their administrative tasks, like online contracting, payment processing, and licensing requirements. Before NeighborSchools, services like these were only designed for large corporate child care centers, and part of our mission is to level the playing field for small, independent child care programs. That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools - we’re all about making child care more personal, more human, and more equitable for the incredible individuals who do this work and care for our children.
Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine. Once we know your child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.
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