Home Daycares in Rehoboth

Children thrive in an environment that is positive and welcoming. As a new mother, I couldn’t seem to find a daycare that felt that way, and found myself getting more and more discouraged. After countless daycare visits, it finally hit me that the positive space I was searching for was right in front of me – in my own home! It’s now fourteen years later, and that home has become a special place to so many children and families, a place where they begin to learn and grow and become independent. I just love greeting the children every day, caring for them, and being part of that growth. A big reward that comes from doing what I do are the relationships that bloom with children and their families during their time with me.

This all started when I had a baby, and now my son is about to turn 39. When I had my first son, I was home taking care of him, and slowly I started taking care of other people’s children, too. I thought kids needed more of a relaxed environment where they could have a bad day and stay in their pajamas if they needed to. I thought I would work in this role as long as my kids were growing up, but now it’s the grandchildren who are coming through. I love giving all the kids in my program the freedom to be themselves, and I love that freedom for myself, too. Some kids call me Ms. Teri, and others call me Gram Gram. I really love working with infants and toddlers. They’re a lot of fun to be around; they learn so rapidly. It gives me a completely different perspective to look at the world through their eyes.

My favorite thing about caring for children is watching them learn and grow. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 21 years of experience. I have worked as a teacher in an elementary school, and most recently I have been running my own program. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and engaging. I focus on learning through play, and I especially love to read books to them. I’m proud when I think about all the children I've taught. That's what makes this work so special. I've dedicated my life to nurturing, guiding and teaching children! As the mother of 8 yo twins, I know how sacred our little ones are - and I get such joy out of the precious years I have with them!

I started working with children in a home child care program in 2007, and I have been working as a teacher in various daycare programs ever since. I love to work with kids, and it has always been my dream to open my own program. I have so much experience to share with children. It’s so exciting that now I do it in a program that I design and direct. Working with children is incredibly rewarding for me because every child is different. When they’re little, I love to watch them start talking and walking. When they’re a little older, I love to teach them and see their progress as they learn shapes and numbers. I have helped so many children work through their individual challenges and achieve personal gains. I love to see them happy when they’re learning.