Home Daycares in Windham

I have been working with children since I was in elementary school when I was a Mother’s Helper for the first time. There I learned how to properly care for a child, from diapers and play to best practices for safety. Since then I have devoted my life to working with children, specifically special needs children. I have held positions in the daycare field as well as being a nanny, a behavioral therapist, and a teacher. I hold a bachelors degree in psychology and a Masters degree in Education from Simmons college in Boston Ma. My concentration was in special education. I feel the important responsibility of helping children grow and develop while they are in my care. I also have two children myself, who are 7 months and 2.5 years old, who participate in my program.

A small-scale daycare, Ms. Dawn provides care for just 10 children at a time. As with all home daycares, her program is licensed by the state and she has 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. Dawn right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.

For each child, there is a moment (or moments) when they find something that they love. Of course, it’s different for every individual. For some, it’s dance or making music. For others, it’s arts and crafts projects or story time. The moment of discovery and the pure joy that comes with it is like nothing else in this life. Day care is so special because these moments of awe happen often. At this age, children have such a wonderful capacity for taking in new things and learning from one another.

Caretaking is so meaningful, and there are many ways to do it! I am a Mom of two, and have worked as a massage therapist and as a house cleaner. What I loved about both jobs was the feeling of helping others by relieving their physical and mental stress. Then I began working as an assistant in a daycare center, where I still got to do that - with the added bonus of being around kids every day! I’m working toward getting my CDA and I know firsthand how good it feels to know that your children are well taken care of while you work to support them. I’m so happy to give families in my community that kind of peace of mind.