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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Maureen’s home daycare in Fairfield caters to infants and toddlers, ages 3 months–5 years. As with every Connecticut daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the Office of Early Childhood. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Maureen’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
Children should always be treated with love and care. In my home daycare, every child gets plenty of loving attention. My program is small enough for me to really be there for every child and to listen and offer patience and care to both them and their families. All of my daycare kids bring something special to our little group – themselves! Getting to know them and their caregivers as the days go by is very special, and our group becomes like a big family. We make so many wonderful memories during our time together.
I was an Early Childhood Educator working in a variety of daycare settings. I was also a nanny for 10+ years and is trained to work with children with Special Needs and Disabilities. I have taken many ECE courses including being apart of the of the NAEYC association. I have practiced the Creative Curriculum and also incorporated a lot of hands on learning with children. I am really big on social emotional development, having the child express his or her emotions clearly understanding his or her needs.
My 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.
There are 13 licensed home daycares in Shelton. 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.
50 Woonsocket AVE, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.32081
Licensed for 6
22 Theodore Rd, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.53055
Licensed for 6
8 Brookfield Dr, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.57007
Licensed for 6
4 Fawn Hill Rd, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.48060
Licensed for 6
244 Soundview Avenue, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.32907
Licensed for 6
46 Hurd St, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.56907
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 Shelton. to find options that work for you.
41 Montgomery St, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.51472
Licensed for 6
308 Nichols Ave, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.56833
Licensed for 6
64 Elm St, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.56022
Licensed for 6
113 Princeton Dr, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.14727
Licensed for 6
25 Geissler Dr, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.32858
Licensed for 6
28 Sorghum Rd, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.53096
Licensed for 6
7 Hawley Rd, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.51639
Licensed for 6
483 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.57532
Licensed for 9 since 2021
75 Waverly Rd, Shelton, CT
License # DCFH.57466
Licensed for 9 since 2021
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