Home Daycares in Lawrence
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Small-scale child care in Lawrence
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Yolanda
Play-Based LearningI am an experienced childcare provider with expertise in Early Childhood Education. Twenty-five years ago, I started working with children as a parent volunteer at my children’s nursery school, and I loved it so much that I became certified as a teacher’s aid at Head Start. From there, I earned my associate degree and then my bachelor’s degree in human services. I’ve worked as a teacher in homes and in traditional classrooms, a social worker with children and families, a family advocate, and an early intervention developmental specialist. I love my work with infants, toddlers, and families, and now it’s time to bring the classroom to my own home.
Ms. Maria
Play-Based LearningMy favorite thing about caring for children is knowing that I influence their growth and development. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 10 years of experience. I have worked as a teacher in early childhood education programs, and most recently I have been running my own program. People have said that I create an environment that is happy and encouraging. I focus on exploration and imagination, and I especially love to watch them express themselves. 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. Esmirna
Play-Based LearningI started working with children when I was 17 years old and worked for catholic charities for 6 years. I’ve been licensed through the EEC for a decade and have been able to give a lot of time to improving my teaching methods over time. I embrace teaching as an opportunity to inspire and empower. As a teacher, it is my goal to enhance student learning as a transformative experience. I want the kids to feel personally changed and empowered by their time in my program. I like the kids to engage with the things they’re learning, and directly relating stories and activities to their lives is a great way to do that. I also strive to understand each child’s unique learning style and teach them as individuals. While the children might sometimes dictate what they want to learn that day, I have a responsibility to inspire them too. I tailor my activities to what the kids have taught me about who they are, how they learn, and what their interests are. I am passionate about finding the most effective ways to stimulate and sustain growth for the kiddos while they’re in my care. Throughout our time together, I am inspiring them to grow intellectually, cultivating curiosity, providing opportunities for developing relationships, clarifying values, and uplifting their spirits.
Ms. Wendelmi
Arts & MusicEvery single child has their strengths and passions—their own spark of light. It’s the job of an educator and caregiver to help them find it. By creating a safe environment, my hope is that every child feels confident and inspired to explore their interests and chase their dreams. There is nothing more rewarding than teaching a child to see the vitality in themselves.
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Lawrence
There are 335 licensed home daycares in Lawrence. 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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Ms. Maria
Early Intervention ExpertiseWhen it comes to taking care of children, know-how and experience is important! Not only am I a mother and a grandmother, but I’ve been in the field of education for over thirty years. In those three decades I have met so many special children and families and have worked with many different types of learners. My home daycare is a wonderful environment for learning – with different themes and activities and special times together throughout the year. I really work with parents and caregivers as partners, and my goal is to make sure every child learns a bit, moves a bit, and has a bit of fun during their day. I know I sure do!
Ms. Tamara
Infant CareChildren’s infinite ability to learn and grow has always been an inspiration for me. As a social worker who worked with children on the spectrum, I saw how early intervention and access to the best services gave children the tools they needed to grow and learn. With the right resources and adult support, they could do anything. One of my favorite things when working with students was watching them go from knowing nothing about a subject to being proficient in it. It is a true passion for me to watch that process.
Ms. Hidai
Montessori ApproachSimply getting to know the children as individuals is the best part! The kids in my program will get an education designed specifically for them. It’s incredibly rewarding to craft a learning plan for each child and watch them thrive every day. For a lot of children, daycare is the first time they’re regularly interacting with people who aren’t in their immediate family. It’s so important that they feel supported and listened to during this moment of transition. Their opinions matter! Their interests guide our curriculum, while their unique challenges will be taken into account every step of the way. It’s so exciting when we find an activity, an arts project, or a book that really speaks to a child. Having a small daycare means that each child’s personality can really shine through.
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Other daycares near Lawrence
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.
Josefina Pitta
53 Milton St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9045068
Licensed for 8 since 2007
Josefina Pitta runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Lawrence. As with all home daycares in Massachusetts, her program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, which ensures that she has completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Yuberky Pichardo
30 Cedar St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031304
Licensed for 8 since 2011
This home daycare in Lawrence is led by Yuberky Pichardo, 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 8 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Lawrence.
Elida Almanzar
44 Smith St., Lawrence, MA
License # 9029668
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Home daycares like Elida Almanzar’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Lawrence. 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.
Kelly Gomez
14 Leslie Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9045659
Licensed for 10 since 2016
Family child care provider Ms. Kelly runs this daycare out of her home in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She is licensed by the state to care for up to 10 children, which means she has 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.
Maria N. Alba
293 Water St, 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9029916
Licensed for 8 since 1996
A small, local home daycare in nearby Lawrence, Massachusetts led by Ms. Maria. 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 8 kids.
Sirila De Los Santos
17 Poplar St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9032058
Licensed for 10 since 2005
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Sirila in Lawrence, 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!
Even more home daycares in Lawrence
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Lawrence. to find options that work for you.
Maria Contreras
83 Pearl St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9048360
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Saray Paredes
533a Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9029818
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Dulce Maria Parra
59 Knox St. 1st. Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9033506
Licensed for 10 since 2003
Aries Madera
73 High St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031716
Licensed for 6 since 2014
Dinorah Gonzalez
933 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9046478
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Arisleyda Hernandez Duran
59 Fern Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9032181
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Smarlyn Burgos De La Cruz
92 Bunker Hill St., 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9042599
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Johany Castillo
94 Greenfield St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9032497
Licensed for 8 since 2014
Johanny Molina
17 South Bowdoin Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9035942
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Gladys Rodriguez
115 Exeter St., 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9037401
Licensed for 6 since 1997
Elma Quezada
48 Willow St. Apt. 1, Lawrence, MA
License # 9036838
Licensed for 6 since 2015
Georgina Paulino
109 Union Street, 1st Fl, Lawrence, MA
License # 9033011
Licensed for 6 since 2015
Mirsa G. Guerra
97 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028140
Licensed for 8 since 2007
Dianna Rosado-Rosario
110 Newton Street, 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9031131
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Joyce A Digloria
30 Marique Dr, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031129
Licensed for 6 since 2001
Jocelyn Pacheco
6 Dorchester St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9027639
Licensed for 10 since 2013
Reyes Diaz
114 Ames Street, Apt. 1a, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031870
Licensed for 6 since 2009
Elsa Guzman
8 Hemlock Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9030481
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Delia Paredes
437 South Broadway St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031717
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Angela Lavayen
174 Everett St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9039420
Licensed for 6 since 2010
Carmen A. Quintana
87 Thornton St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028062
Licensed for 8 since 1998
Janet Martinez De Recio
48 Ames St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9032808
Licensed for 6 since 2012
Rosa Pena
4 Eastside St 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9030330
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Sonia De Leon Roque
10 Linden St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9032659
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Maria Garcia
91 Saratoga St. First Floor, Lawrence, MA
License # 0000671
Licensed for 8 since 2009
Alba Vargas De Rodriguez
38 Cornish St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9029055
Licensed for 10 since 2014
Mildred Pichardo
22a Holton St., Lawrence, MA
License # 9032864
Licensed for 6 since 2015
Miriam Ruiz
19 1/2 Kingston St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9037529
Licensed for 6 since 2006
Yanet De Los Angeles Camilo
43 Brook St. Apt. 1, Lawrence, MA
License # 9033415
Licensed for 8 since 1997
Maria Ferrand
56 Tewksbury Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028108
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Mariela Melendez Guzman
68 Bromfield Street, 1st fl, Lawrence, MA
License # 0000195
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Lori Stasio
18 Marique Dr, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031137
Licensed for 6 since 2005
Martha De Aza
10 E Haverhill St., 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9030297
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Guillermina Hernandez
153 Saratoga Street, 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9047390
Licensed for 6 since 2016
Kenia Berroa
183 Park St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9030311
Licensed for 10 since 2000
Ana Luisa Dones
304 High St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9033420
Licensed for 10 since 2003
Yolanda Polanco
123 Allston St Fl 2, Lawrence, MA
License # 9029262
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Silvia Infante Rodriguez
20 Orchard Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9044695
Licensed for 10 since 2019
Ligia Pena Nunez
234 Farnham Street, #1, Lawrence, MA
License # 9032359
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Nancy Troncoso
102 Willow Street, 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9029759
Licensed for 10 since 2008
Carmen Campana
56 Salem St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9029229
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Rosarito Corniell
78 Butler St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9039962
Licensed for 8 since 2000
Melissa M. Cruz
62 Ferry St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9027690
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Carlos Morel
28 Yale St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031004
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Venerada Collado
11 Wesley Street, 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9031104
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Adriana Hernandez
16 School Street, 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9036571
Licensed for 6 since 2012
Maria Suero
212 Bruce Street, 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9032940
Licensed for 10 since 2009
Luisa Aponte
73 Colonial Road, Lawrence, MA
License # 9044170
Licensed for 10 since 2010
Carmen Mendez
405 High St # 3, Lawrence, MA
License # 9035985
Licensed for 8 since 2003
Gleny Lora
24 Pleasant Street, 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9028630
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Rosario A. Diez
90 Columbus Avenue, 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9032233
Licensed for 8 since 2008
Sonia Guerrero
38 Sanborn St #2, Lawrence, MA
License # 9032839
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Clara Pena
7 Dana St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028424
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Lidia Reyes
245 Bruce St. 1st Floor, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028570
Licensed for 8 since 2000
Rita Minguez
44 Washington St., 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9036393
Licensed for 8 since 2015
Fanny Cabral
31 Magnolia St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9030590
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Maria Pappalardo
12 Crestwood Circle, Lawrence, MA
License # 0000590
Licensed for 8 since 2015
Maria Duran
34 Summer Street, 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 0000353
Licensed for 8 since 2003
Miguelina Marte
45 Fern St., Lawrence, MA
License # 9033236
Licensed for 10 since 2000
Eloisa Yagual
66 Abbott St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9035540
Licensed for 8 since 1989
Norma A. Gabin
72 Water St #1, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028112
Licensed for 8 since 1996
Gleny De La Rosa
215 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA
License # 0000726
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Esther Gonzalez Santana
192 Farnham Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9037782
Licensed for 8 since 2015
Anania Espinal
228 Bruce St. 1st. Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9030477
Licensed for 8 since 2014
Yaquelina Nolberto De Carela
51 West St 1a, Lawrence, MA
License # 9044353
Licensed for 8 since 2016
Dominga Cordones
234 Prospect St., 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9044453
Licensed for 10 since 2000
Sandra Sapon
210 Abbott St. #2, Lawrence, MA
License # 9030623
Licensed for 10 since 2004
Rosemary Hilario
133 Brookfield St 2nd Flr., Lawrence, MA
License # 9028539
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Martha Carpio
5 Wood Lane, Lawrence, MA
License # 9027498
Licensed for 8 since 2016
Jacqueline Medina
101 Shawsheen Road Apt. 1, Lawrence, MA
License # 9042431
Licensed for 8 since 2007
Maria Reynoso
197 Abbott St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9029200
Licensed for 10 since 2005
Beatriz A. Encalada
6 Holton Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031105
Licensed for 6 since 1999
Maria Reyes
24 Dorchester Street Apt 1, Lawrence, MA
License # 9034567
Licensed for 8 since 2015
Roselia Artiles Paredes
58 Exchange Street, 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9034485
Licensed for 6 since 2015
Daisy Vasquez
329 Haverhill Street, 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9032319
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Jessica Ortiz
100 Willow St., Lawrence, MA
License # 9027289
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Daniela A. Polanco
123 Allston St Fl 3, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028535
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Rosa Duarte
386 Prospect St, #2, Lawrence, MA
License # 9029000
Licensed for 6 since 1999
Miguelina De La Rosa De Decena
45 Tremont St., 2nd Fl, Lawrence, MA
License # 9042858
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Maria A. Rivera
14 Hilltop Ave, 2nd Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9028593
Licensed for 8 since 2008
Amarilis Pacheco
62 Butler St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9027293
Licensed for 8 since 2000
Milagros Acosta
24 N. Boylston, Lawrence, MA
License # 9028101
Licensed for 10 since 2008
Candida Santana
194 Farnham Street, 1floor, Lawrence, MA
License # 9039578
Licensed for 8 since 2013
Dawilca Pena
50 Hobson St., 1st Fl., Lawrence, MA
License # 9036027
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Maria Garcia
64 Eutaw Street, Lawrence, MA
License # 9026917
Licensed for 6 since 2008
Valentina Polanco
375 Lawrence St, Lawrence, MA
License # 9031050
Licensed for 8 since 2011
Aleida Ramirez
89 Abbott St Apt 2, Lawrence, MA
License # 9026708
Licensed for 8 since 2000
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