Home Daycares in Reading
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Small-scale child care in Reading
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Kathryn
Small Class SizesChildren and parents love Ms. Kathryn’s daycare in Reading 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. Kathryn’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Mahmuda
Play-Based LearningI am a proud mother of two young children, ages 2 and 5, and I am passionate about childhood development. Young children are like sponges, and what they learn when they are little will shape their whole lives. Combining my love for working with children and my business experience, I aim to bring a high-quality Family Child Care program to our neighborhood in Woburn.
Ms. Krystina
Academic PrepI am an experienced early childhood educator who started working with children when I was in high school. I took a child development course and worked as a volunteer at the preschool that was associated with the program. I fell in love with the age group and continued on to get a degree in Early Childhood Education. I’ve now worked in a few different settings, including a Special Education setting and at the Franklin Early Childhood Center in Melrose, MA Center for 6 years. I treat all children in my care like they’re my own, and I love them like family. That’s why it’s so important to me to focus on the whole child.
Ms. Kahina
Academic PrepI've nannied and I've taught children and I have my own, too! It is so wonderful that I finally get to put it all together and have my own family child care. My favorite thing about caring for children is that they all need love and care. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 5 years of experience. I’m a Mom and I have worked as a nanny in private homes. People have said that I create an environment that is engaging and encouraging. I focus on children's wellbeing, and I especially love to watch them express themselves. I’m proud when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn. That's what makes this work so special.
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Reading
There are 13 licensed home daycares in Reading. 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 Reading
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.
Patricia Melanson
88 Hancock St, Reading, MA
License # 9036024
Licensed for 8 since 1997
Patricia Melanson runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Reading. 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.
Susan L. Van Horn
13 Beacon St, Reading, MA
License # 9029076
Licensed for 6 since 1986
This home daycare in Reading is led by Susan L. Van Horn, 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 Reading.
Alison Evangelista
49 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA
License # 9034202
Licensed for 10 since 1997
Home daycares like Alison Evangelista’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Reading. 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.
Rathikumary Nesaratnam
32 Park Ave, Reading, MA
License # 9031136
Licensed for 10 since 2008
Family child care provider Ms. Rathikumary runs this daycare out of her home in Reading, 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.
Kelly Norden
885 Main Street, Reading, MA
License # 9028932
Licensed for 6 since 2017
A small, local home daycare in nearby Reading, Massachusetts led by Ms. Kelly. 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 6 kids.
Michelle Sousa
64 Sanborn St, Reading, MA
License # 9030183
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Michelle in Reading, 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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Ann A. Dillaway
32 Beacon St, Reading, MA
License # 9044717
Licensed for 6 since 1998
Sheila Bruce
67 John St, Reading, MA
License # 9038441
Licensed for 10 since 2009
Anna P. Gard-Bruce
29 Eaton St, Reading, MA
License # 9035393
Licensed for 10 since 1997
Virginia Giuliotti
6 Wentworth Rd, Reading, MA
License # 9030587
Licensed for 10 since 2002
Marisa Lara
68 Hillcrest Rd, Reading, MA
License # 9030184
Licensed for 10 since 2014
Krystal Gayle Brown
66 Libby Ave, Reading, MA
License # 9030919
Licensed for 10 since 2005
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