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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.
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!
Ms. Khaalida’s home daycare in SPRING caters to infants and toddlers, ages 2 months–6 years. As with every Texas daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the DFPS - Texas Child Care Licensing. 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. Khaalida’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.
A small-scale daycare in MISSOURI CITY, Ms. Kerian provides care for just 10 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. Kerian right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Department of Human Services, just like the big preschool centers.
For more daycare recommendations in Melrose, take our 5-minute survey.
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.
533 E Main St, Melrose, MN
License # 191500
Licensed for 12 since 1990
106 6th St NE, Melrose, MN
License # 1036254
Licensed for 12 since 2005
406 8th St NW, Melrose, MN
License # 225376
Licensed for 14 since 1996
716 1st Ave NE, Melrose, MN
License # 1093260
Licensed for 12 since 2018
6 2ND AVE SW, Melrose, MN
License # 1106645
Licensed for 10 since 2021
324 2ND ST SW, Melrose, MN
License # 1088548
Licensed for 12 since 2017
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 Melrose. to find options that work for you.
210 5th St NW, Melrose, MN
License # 1015275
Licensed for 12 since 2001
835 3RD AVE NW, Melrose, MN
License # 1099904
Licensed for 12 since 2019
104 Mustang Lane NE, Melrose, MN
License # 207955
Licensed for 12 since 1993
205 3rd Ave NW, Melrose, MN
License # 1067574
Licensed for 12 since 2013
635 4TH AVE NW, Melrose, MN
License # 1093074
Licensed for 12 since 2018
103 RIVER HEIGHTS DR NE, Melrose, MN
License # 1076783
Licensed for 12 since 2014
529 Main St E, Melrose, MN
License # 1086348
Licensed for 12 since 2017
1148 Kraft Dr SE, Melrose, MN
License # 1083315
Licensed for 12 since 2016
420 W Main, Melrose, MN
License # 1003939
Licensed for 12 since 2000
95 W 4TH ST S, Cottonwood, MN
License # 1077444
Licensed for 12 since 2015
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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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