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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
I am my cousin’s baby’s godmother, and I have a brother who is much younger than I am. When I was a teenager and young adult, I spent a lot of time taking care of both babies when they were really young and as they grew older. Even before I had kids, I was taking care of kids, and that was great because I love being around them. I find so many things that kids do to be funny and joyful. I have always wanted a career that would allow me to teach and care for kids, and now I know that leading my own daycare program is how I will accomplish that dream.
I started working with children as a teacher in private homes 16 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 comfortable, friendly environment that I think is so important. I especially love to take children outside to explore and play, 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 learning through play. One of the best parts of working with children is witnessing their curiosity and joy. 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.
A small-scale daycare in Wilmington, 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’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. Dawn right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
Children and parents love Ms. Edna’s daycare in Woburn 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. Edna’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
There are 13 licensed home daycares in Burlington. 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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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.
21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA
License # 9037621
Licensed for 10 since 2006
5 Hillsdale Avenue, Burlington, MA
License # 9030912
Licensed for 10 since 2017
36 Locust St, Burlington, MA
License # 9030069
Licensed for 6 since 1993
15a Heritage Way, Burlington, MA
License # 9031306
Licensed for 6 since 2017
11 Colburn St, Burlington, MA
License # 9031685
Licensed for 8 since 1990
11 Brookside Lane, Burlington, MA
License # 9030986
Licensed for 10 since 1996
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 Burlington. to find options that work for you.
3 Elizabeth Ave, Burlington, MA
License # 9030433
Licensed for 10 since 1999
13 Manhattan Dr, Burlington, MA
License # 9027083
Licensed for 10 since 1995
28 Locust St, Burlington, MA
License # 9028651
Licensed for 6 since 1999
117 Bedford St, Burlington, MA
License # 0001029
Licensed for 6 since 2000
224 Fox Hill Rd, Burlington, MA
License # 9030918
Licensed for 10 since 2008
5 Crawford Rd, Burlington, MA
License # 9027524
Licensed for 6 since 2013
13 Wyman Street, Burlington, MA
License # 9047884
Licensed for 6 since 2019
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Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.
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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