Home Daycares in Norfolk
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Small-scale child care programs near you
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Austrialia
Play-Based LearningI am the mother of three (my youngest is fourteen!), and I have seven years of professional experience in child care—most recently working as an assistant at a home daycare in Brookline. Rosie’s Family Child Care is a culmination of everything I have learned over the years, while also remaining flexible to meet the needs of the unique children in our program. To me, child care is so much more than a job—it’s a passion. Of course, the days are filled with hard work, but it is such a joy to be with the children and learn from them. I never lose sight of how lucky I am to be able to help children grow into healthy and happy adults.
Ms. Julie
Reggio Emilia ApproachI have been teaching for 13 years. I love the outdoors and live on 10 acres of land with a Christmas tree farm. My philosophy is that all children are competent and capable and should have the opportunity everyday to learn and play in an aesthetically pleasing environment. I teach a play based program that is Reggio inspired.
Ms. Kimberly
Small Class SizesA small-scale daycare in Plainville, Ms. Kimberly provides care for just 8 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. Kimberly right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
Ms. Queila
Play-Based LearningEvery child is a unique gift, full of sweet surprises! After raising my own children and working as a caregiver for several years, I find that there is always more to learn. Sharing new things with the children and helping them learn new skills is always a fulfilling and joyful experience. Even though the children look to me as their teacher, they are constantly teaching me as well. Once, there was a child with special needs in my program, and his kindness and open-mindedness was inspiring—and a reminder that we can all learn a lot from each other.
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Norfolk
There are 4 licensed home daycares in Norfolk. 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 Norfolk
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.
Laurie S. Hayes
21 Pondview Road, Norfolk, MA
License # 9029736
Licensed for 10 since 2008
Laurie S. Hayes runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Norfolk. 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.
Yashah Reid-Mango
98 Union Street, Norfolk, MA
License # 9031219
Licensed for 10 since 2005
This home daycare in Norfolk is led by Yashah Reid-Mango, 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 Norfolk.
Toni Toma
10 Cranberry Meadow Road, Norfolk, MA
License # 9034001
Licensed for 6 since 2012
Home daycares like Toni Toma’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Norfolk. 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 6 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Patti McLaughlin
37 Park St, Norfolk, MA
License # 9027379
Licensed for 6 since 1999
Family child care provider Ms. Patti runs this daycare out of her home in Norfolk, 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.
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