Home Daycares in Medford

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Small-scale child care in Medford

When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.

Ms. Latifa

Play-Based Learning

A small-scale daycare, Ms. Latifa provides care for just 8 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. Latifa right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.

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Ms. Fatima

Healthy Meals & Snacks

Home daycares create wonderful connections! The partnerships I am able to create with the families in my program are incredibly strong and valuable - we work as a team so that children get the best care possible, always feel safe and comfortable, and learn new things every day. I’ve cared for so many special children since I opened my program in 1999, and raised my own two as well. I love all children, and they love me too! I treasure the bonds that have formed over the years because of my program.

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Ms. Raquel

Play-Based Learning

The curiosity of children is so infectious! They love to explore and creating a safe little world for them to do that right inside my own home just makes me happy. I discovered while working as a nanny how special and rewarding the deep connection of caring for a child is, but also wanted to be able to be part of their learning. This is what led to my home daycare program! I love helping them learn and giving them the opportunity to problem solve. It’s just amazing what children come up with when they are given the opportunity to figure things out on their own. Caring for children is so much more than just a job to me – we really become more like a family.

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Ms. Emily

Early Intervention Expertise

Some people are just called to work with children! I have wanted to be an educator since I was very young, and having my own program is a dream come true. My daycare is unique because of all the energy, time, and care that is put into it. Even after the kids have gone home in the evening, I spend time preparing and planning for the next day so that we can make the most of our time together. I love being able to show kids how many opportunities and possibilities there are in each and every day!

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Medford

There are 3 licensed home daycares in Medford. 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 Medford

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.

Luz Vianeri Marin Franco

118 Harvard Street, Medford, MA

License # 9081186

Licensed for 10 since 2021

Luz Vianeri Marin Franco runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Medford. 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.

Katia Rogeria Mateus

85 Frederick Ave #2, Medford, MA

License # 9091742

Licensed for 6 since 2021

This home daycare in Medford is led by Katia Rogeria Mateus, 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 6 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Medford.

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FAQs

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.

What is NeighborSchools?

Hey there, nice to meet you 👋 We’re a new-ish startup that helps new-ish parents find daycare.

We know how hard finding good child care can be - especially for first-time parents. But really good care is what gives you the peace of mind to go back to work and feel confident that your child is getting the stimulation, socialization, and support they need to learn and grow.

So we created NeighborSchools to make this piece of parenthood a whole lot easier. We say “easier” because, let’s be honest, it’s still a big thing to figure out, but working together we can help you find some good options, understand the whole process, and choose a program you’ll feel really good about.

How’s it work?

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.

Is there a cost?

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.

How do I know if I’m ready to take the survey?

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.

How do I know if a daycare has openings?

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.