Home Daycares in Prior Lake
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Small-scale child care programs near you
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Shante
Great Outdoor SpaceSome 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.
Ms. Tierra
Special Needs ExperienceThere 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
Special Needs ExperienceMs. 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.
Ms. Kerian
Great Outdoor SpaceA 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.
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Prior Lake
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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Other daycares near Prior Lake
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.
Cynthia Jennie Anderson
5654 Cedarwood St Northeast, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1004040
Licensed for 10 since 2000
Cynthia Jennie Anderson runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Prior Lake. As with all home daycares in Minnesota, her program is licensed by the Department of Human Services, which ensures that she has completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Lisa Maria Arne Marchessault
14169 Shore Ln NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1048989
Licensed for 12 since 2007
This home daycare in Prior Lake is led by Lisa Maria Arne Marchessault, 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 12 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Prior Lake.
Desiree M Bernatz
4883 ERIN CIR SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1056355
Licensed for 10 since 2009
Home daycares like Desiree M Bernatz’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Prior Lake. 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 10 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Kerrie R Bester
4666 Oakwood Circle Se, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1015069
Licensed for 12 since 2001
Family child care provider Ms. Kerrie runs this daycare out of her home in Prior Lake, Minnesota. She is licensed by the state to care for up to 12 children, which means she has 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.
Jamie Rae Brown
16379 ALBANY AVE SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1025356
Licensed for 12 since 2003
A small, local home daycare in nearby Prior Lake, Minnesota led by Ms. Jamie. 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 12 kids.
Daisy Viola Calvin
16107 WREN CT SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1094906
Licensed for 12 since 2018
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Daisy in Prior Lake, Minnesota. 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 12 kids total!
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Sheri Chelmo
14424 Raven CT Northeast, Prior Lake, MN
License # 215125
Licensed for 12 since 1995
Rebekah M Clark
5912 Crossandra St NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1057927
Licensed for 12 since 2010
Laura Lynn Eismann
3003 Bobcat Trail, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1027694
Licensed for 12 since 2003
Jessica A Erickson
4056 ROANOKE ST SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1108650
Licensed for 12 since 2021
Colleen C Forar
4171 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 207575
Licensed for 14 since 1993
Tracy M Hansen
17055 MUSHTOWN RD, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1010466
Licensed for 12 since 2001
Cynthia Lou Huebner
17108 Toronto Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1045229
Licensed for 10 since 2006
Carol L Jackson
3470 BALSAM ST SW, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1007237
Licensed for 12 since 2000
Nancy A Kelm
16649 Anna Trail SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1012098
Licensed for 12 since 2001
Annette M Kerr
16073 Cambridge Circle, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1057726
Licensed for 10 since 2010
Lisa Renee Maldonado
17749 GOLDEN VIEW LN SW, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1101345
Licensed for 12 since 2019
Kimberly McCullough
16425 Itaska Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1046361
Licensed for 12 since 2007
Barbara OHalloran
3384 Fremont Cir, Prior Lake, MN
License # 232415
Licensed for 12 since 1998
Kara M Puterbaugh
3825 Willowwood St SW, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1044430
Licensed for 14 since 2006
Mary A Radanke
16347 Mandan Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 113300
Licensed for 14 since 1990
Cindy Savageau
4671 Martindale St NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 219225
Licensed for 12 since 1996
Amy Louise Scapple
5775 BIRCHWOOD AVE NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1078404
Licensed for 12 since 2015
Joy Marie Schroeder
14467 Nightingale Cir NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1080451
Licensed for 14 since 2016
Mia P Schulz
15410 Breezy Point Rd, Prior Lake, MN
License # 225975
Licensed for 10 since 1998
Christen Sheffield
5586 Amblewood Dr NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1043342
Licensed for 12 since 2006
Michelle M Sinkula
16280 St Paul Ave Southeast, Prior Lake, MN
License # 235079
Licensed for 12 since 1999
Julie A Smith
2883 Center Rd SW, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1019835
Licensed for 14 since 2002
Michelle Stich
14271 Shore Lane NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1050231
Licensed for 12 since 2008
Lynda S Sumpter
14710 CANTER LN NE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 218692
Licensed for 14 since 1995
Mary Claire Tschimperle
17390 Sunset Trail SW, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1062405
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Michelle L Warnock
16386 Mandan Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1027490
Licensed for 12 since 2003
Pamela K Welters
16323 VICTORIA CURV SE, Prior Lake, MN
License # 1065549
Licensed for 12 since 2013
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