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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Children love to learn new things, and it’s so much fun to be a part of that! I love having a small home daycare because we really get to know each other and create such special bonds as the days go by. Every interaction is a chance to learn – whether it’s a book we read together, an art project , or a fun activity with friends. I have found joy being around children since I began babysitting as a teenager, and the best part of having my own program is being able to give so many families a place where they know their little ones will have fun, feel safe, and learn and grow. Offering this type of positive environment for families in my community brings me a lot of happiness.
Experience is so important when working with young people! Growing up in a blended family with lots of siblings and cousins, I’ve been surrounded by children of all ages since I was very young, and now have two kids of my own. Caring for children is truly like a second nature to me and I just cannot imagine doing anything else! My home daycare is a place where kids feel comfortable enough to be themselves and ask for what they need. We are a family, one that learns and grows together. The bonds that we build as the days go by are so special, and every child and family I work with means so much to me.
Some people just know what they want to do from a young age, and I’m definitely one of them. My very first job was working as a teacher in a daycare center and opening my own home daycare is something I have wanted to do ever since! The best part of my job is that I get the opportunity to create a safe environment where kids can learn and have fun every day. Contributing to my community in such a special way is so special.
There is so much for a young child to learn, and it’s really exciting to help them map their journey. Getting to know each kid as an individual, and guiding them as they find their passion, is such a rewarding experience. Watching them grow into even more incredible human beings and knowing you played a part in that is the reason I love what I do every day. Taking care of children has always come quite naturally to me. When I was very young, my siblings and I started our own babysitters’ club. Becoming a mother (to a wonderful 16-year-old daughter) really reinforced my love of children, and I got licensed when I was helping out with my niece. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of meeting a lot of really awesome kids, and I’m looking forward to getting to know even more of them through this daycare!
Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Department of Human Services, just like the big preschool centers.
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All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Department of Human Services. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
5707 Bryant Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 217041
Licensed for 10 since 1995
6013 COLFAX AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1101228
Licensed for 12 since 2020
5632 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1099101
Licensed for 12 since 2019
7031 Dupont Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 105047
Licensed for 14 since 1991
6414 Dupont Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1052716
Licensed for 12 since 2008
6636 DUPONT AVE N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1107446
Licensed for 10 since 2021
Each daycare provider designs their program based on their unique background & child care experience.
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Brooklyn Center. to find options that work for you.
7013 EMERSON AVE N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 227004
Licensed for 12 since 1997
6101 Dupont Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1074787
Licensed for 10 since 2014
5308 EMERSON AVE N, Minneapolis, MN
License # 1109817
Licensed for 12 since 2022
5435 CAMDEN AVE N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 229461
Licensed for 10 since 1997
6307 Orchard Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 216586
Licensed for 12 since 1995
7118 LEE AVE N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1046607
Licensed for 12 since 2007
7201 Major Ave North, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1012334
Licensed for 10 since 2001
5913 Admiral Ln N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1080511
Licensed for 10 since 2016
6506 Orchard Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 220372
Licensed for 10 since 1996
3506 WOODBINE LN N, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1088024
Licensed for 14 since 2017
5231 Howe Lane, Brooklyn Center, MN
License # 1053302
Licensed for 14 since 2008
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Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.
Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re 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. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll 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 you’ve 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. That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools - we’re 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 you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s 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 child’s 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 child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.
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