Home Daycares in Athol
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Small-scale child care in Athol
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Laura
Play-Based LearningOpening my own child care program in my home gave me the opportunity to create the friendly, welcoming 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 children's wellbeing. One of the best parts of working with children is that they start to show you their little personalities. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.
Ms. Laurie
Play-Based LearningI believe children need opportunities to be creative, have fun, explore, experience and discover the world around them in a safe place. Where they can connect with peers and learn through circumstances. Where children are allowed to be children, to take chances, make mistakes, that are used as opportunities, to try again, and to learn. In these they will find their interests, passions and struggles. Most of all, the children will feel valued and loved.
Ms. Ashley
Play-Based LearningMy favorite thing about caring for children is watching them learn and grow. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 15 years of experience. I have worked as an early childhood educator in early childhood education programs, and most recently I have been taking care of my own children. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and comfortable. I focus on children's wellbeing, 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. Kayla
Infant CareChildren and parents love Ms. Kayla’s daycare in Winchendon for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Kayla’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
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Athol
There are 18 licensed home daycares in Athol. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Department of Early Education and Care, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Athol
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Lianne Tourigny
178 Summer St, Athol, MA
License # 9041808
Licensed for 8 since 1992
Lianne Tourigny runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Athol. As with all home daycares in Massachusetts, her program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, 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.
Kathleen Ann Girgenti
237 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA
License # 9032199
Licensed for 10 since 2000
This home daycare in Athol is led by Kathleen Ann Girgenti, 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 10 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Athol.
Carol L. Cummings
372 Unity Ave, Athol, MA
License # 9027576
Licensed for 10 since 1995
Home daycares like Carol L. Cummings’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Athol. 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 10 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Alexandra Davis
53 D Street, Athol, MA
License # 9037172
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Family child care provider Ms. Alexandra runs this daycare out of her home in Athol, Massachusetts. 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.
Anna King
1711 White Pond Rd, Athol, MA
License # 0000947
Licensed for 10 since 2006
A small, local home daycare in nearby Athol, Massachusetts led by Ms. Anna. 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 10 kids.
Tina Mcintosh
200 Orange St, Athol, MA
License # 9032074
Licensed for 10 since 2006
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Tina in Athol, Massachusetts. 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 10 kids total!
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Even more home daycares in Athol
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Cheryl L. Sinclair
1581 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA
License # 9031204
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Joyce Nelson
180 Walnut St, Athol, MA
License # 9030082
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Christine M. Rouleau
404 Chesnut Hill Ave., Athol, MA
License # 9033930
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Kimberly A. Warrington
190 Templeton Rd, Athol, MA
License # 9021726
Licensed for 10 since 2003
Melissa L. Lafountain
383 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA
License # 9030380
Licensed for 10 since 2002
Samantha Beauvais
51 Adah St., Athol, MA
License # 9030231
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Jill Muzzy
491 Spring St, Athol, MA
License # 9043371
Licensed for 8 since 2004
Laurie Smith
177 Riverbend St, Athol, MA
License # 9041637
Licensed for 10 since 2001
Crystal Wilder
65 Chester St, Athol, MA
License # 9044328
Licensed for 8 since 2019
Kerri Sayarath
83 Jeanne Dr, Athol, MA
License # 9033005
Licensed for 10 since 2006
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