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My favorite thing about caring for children is watching them learn and grow. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 15 years of experience. I have worked as an early childhood educator in early childhood education programs, and most recently I have been taking care of my own children. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and comfortable. I focus on children's wellbeing, and I especially love to sing and dance with them. Iâm proud when I think about all the children and families I've impacted over the years. That's what makes this work so special.
Working with children is a gift! I am a natural caregiver and a very loving person. From a young age, I took care of my sister and then all my nieces and nephews. I taught them, and my own children too â how to read and write â and found it so rewarding to see the kidâs confidence build as they learned these skills! I feel so lucky to be part of moments like that every day in my daycare program. I have a background in healthcare and taking care of people is my biggest strength. Iâm so happy to be putting that to use, helping kids learn and grow to their full potential. Now that I have my own daycare, I could not imagine doing anything else!
Daycare providers who have lots of experience with children can be so helpful to families. As a mother to three children at different ages and stages, I know all about how to care for little ones as they grow. Iâve learned so much since I had my first baby, and I use this knowledge to make sure all my daycare kids are happy and learning every day. What I love most about having my own program is being able to prepare so many kids for success in school. Knowing that they will be excited and ready when itâs time for them to take that next big step into preschool or elementary school means a lot to me.
There is nothing quite like the bond thatâs possible between young children and their caregivers! Every child is so different, so it makes sense that the relationship you build with each one requires something unique. Itâs incredibly rewarding to work towards that connection together. There are some kids who naturally gravitate towards new people and places, and itâs so fun to help them find their passions and foster friendships. But for some children, it can be difficult to come out of their shells because theyâre in a totally new environment. Iâve worked in daycares for years (and volunteered at my motherâs, so caregiving runs in the family) in addition to having three kids of my own, so I have a lot of experience to draw from when it comes to creating a safe space thatâs going to help all kids (even the shyest ones) thrive. Itâs so rewarding to build trust and to grow a relationship that makes each kid feel heard, understood, and supported as they work towards their own independence.
There are 2 licensed home daycares in Spencer. Most parents donât know that home daycare is regulated by the Department of Early Education and Care, just like the big preschool centers.
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Most first-time parents donât know exactly what theyâre 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. Weâll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. Weâll 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 youâve found the right match.
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. Thatâs why we picked the name NeighborSchools - weâre 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.
Generally, if youâre here, youâre ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but itâll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. Itâs simple things like where you live, your childâs date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If youâre planning 6+ months ahead, itâs a great way to get started, and if youâre hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, itâs definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and childâs 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 childâs age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.
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