Home Daycares in Somerville
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Small-scale child care in Somerville
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Candace
Play-Based LearningYou'll know it from the moment we talk, I absolutely love working with children. I mean I better - I've been doing it for over 30 years! I'm always so happy to see the little ones growing and learning and laughing - and to be here for their families, too? It's just icing on the cake! My favorite thing about caring for children is watching them learn and grow. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 30 years of experience. I’m a Mom and most recently I have been running my own program. People have said that I create an environment that is welcoming and warm. I focus on learning through play, and I especially love to take children outside to explore and play. 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. Arminda
Play-Based LearningMs. Arminda’s home daycare in Somerville caters to infants and toddlers, ages 3 months–5 years. As with every Massachusetts daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Arminda’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
Ms. Amber
Play-Based LearningChildren and parents love Ms. Amber’s daycare in Somerville 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. Amber’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Miledys
Small Class SizesA small-scale daycare in Somerville, Ms. Miledys 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. Miledys 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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Somerville
There are 26 licensed home daycares in Somerville. 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. Marilza
Special Needs ExperienceChildren have an infinite amount of love and joy to share. The great thing about a daycare program is that it allows them to form connections with new people, children their own age. After several years of teaching in Brazil, working for two decades as a family nanny in the United States, and having three children of my own, I can say that the happiness and openness children radiate is contagious. They are like beams of light. In the right environment, children are so beautifully accepting of one another.
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Other daycares near Somerville
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.
Denise Flaherty
16 Florence Street Apt. 1, Somerville, MA
License # 9029163
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Denise Flaherty runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Somerville. 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.
Emily Buswell
53 Hanson Street, Apt. 2, Somerville, MA
License # 9026995
Licensed for 10 since 1987
This home daycare in Somerville is led by Emily Buswell, 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 Somerville.
Marcia Dutra
73-a Bonair Street, Somerville, MA
License # 9029099
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Home daycares like Marcia Dutra’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Somerville. 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.
Bahia Hocine
26 Highland Avenue Apt#1, Somerville, MA
License # 9030052
Licensed for 10 since 1996
Family child care provider Ms. Bahia runs this daycare out of her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She’s licensed by the state to care for up to 10 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.
Zoila Juarez Avendano
50 Hinckley St, Somerville, MA
License # 9040698
Licensed for 6 since 1990
A small, local home daycare in nearby Somerville, Massachusetts led by Ms. Zoila. 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.
Barbara Desmond
220a Summer Street, Somerville, MA
License # 9029428
Licensed for 10 since 2005
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Barbara in Somerville, 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 Somerville
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Somerville. to find options that work for you.
Loubna Bennajah
25b Memorial Road Apt 15, Somerville, MA
License # 9051124
Licensed for 6 since 2007
Donna Conceicao
375 Medford Street # 1, Somerville, MA
License # 9033522
Licensed for 6 since 1982
Maria West
66 Garrison Avenue, Somerville, MA
License # 9051237
Licensed for 10 since 1997
Cidalia Demelo
294 Lowell St, Somerville, MA
License # 9037905
Licensed for 10 since 2000
Eva Torres
191 Pearl Street, Somerville, MA
License # 9032251
Licensed for 6 since 1995
Carla Cicerone
13 Boston Street, Somerville, MA
License # 9030870
Licensed for 6 since 2009
Judith Jamieson
62 Dane St, Somerville, MA
License # 9042797
Licensed for 6 since 2013
Virginia Azubuine
164 Central St, Somerville, MA
License # 9034886
Licensed for 8 since 1989
Josephine Cicerone
23 Preston Road, Somerville, MA
License # 9027990
Licensed for 10 since 1996
Sarah Tejada
8 Arlington Street, Apt. 1, Somerville, MA
License # 0000095
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Debra Jacobs
31 Sunset Road, Somerville, MA
License # 9045583
Licensed for 10 since 2001
Nieves Ayala
16 Florence Street # 2, Somerville, MA
License # 9032891
Licensed for 10 since 2006
Adriana Silva
19 Everett Avenue Apt. 1, Somerville, MA
License # 9029557
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Carmen Otero
220 Pearl Street #2, Somerville, MA
License # 9031744
Licensed for 6 since 2003
Olga Jorge
81 School Street, Somerville, MA
License # 0001016
Licensed for 10 since 2003
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