Home Daycares in Elmira
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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Caitlin
Montessori ApproachMy name is Caitlin. I am a wife, and a mother of three and counting! I am currently in pursuit of an interdisciplinary Doctorate at Liberty University with cognates in Health, Religion, and Education. I have more than ten years of experience in a childcare setting and am actively home-schooling my children. One of the best parts of working with children is watching them learn and grow. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about helping so many children work through their individual challenges and achieve personal gains. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.
Ms. LeShonda
Reggio Emilia ApproachI was an Early Childhood Educator working in a variety of daycare settings. I was also a nanny for 10+ years and is trained to work with children with Special Needs and Disabilities. I have taken many ECE courses including being apart of the of the NAEYC association. I have practiced the Creative Curriculum and also incorporated a lot of hands on learning with children. I am really big on social emotional development, having the child express his or her emotions clearly understanding his or her needs.
Ms. Shannon
Infant CareA small-scale daycare in Rochester, Ms. Shannon provides care for just 16 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. Shannon right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
Ms. Chelsea
Infant CareChildren are so naturally compassionate and expressive. The best part of every day is when we sit around for circle time and ask about each other’s days. It is such a joy to hear the kids talk about the activities and stories that matter most to them. They just light up when they’re sharing something they care about! It’s also a wonderful opportunity to learn more about one another and to practice kindness towards other people. The sense of community in moments like these is life-affirming.
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Elmira
There are 6 licensed home daycares in Elmira. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Children and Family Services, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Elmira
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Nicole S. Miner
714 Grove street, Elmira, NY
License # 855009
Licensed for 16 since 2020
Nicole S. Miner runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Elmira. As with all home daycares in New York, her program is licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services, 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.
Zhallimar C. Harris
452 West Third St., Elmira, NY
License # 325800
Licensed for 16 since 2008
This home daycare in Elmira is led by Zhallimar C. Harris, 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 16 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Elmira.
Cora M. Koellner
1065 Davis Street, Elmira, NY
License # 206971
Licensed for 16 since 2004
Home daycares like Cora M. Koellner’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Elmira. 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 16 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Jennifer A. Martin
318 South Ave., Elmira, NY
License # 106145
Licensed for 16 since 2002
Family child care provider Ms. Jennifer runs this daycare out of her home in Elmira, New York. She’s licensed by the state to care for up to 16 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.
Tanisha R. Logan- Lattimore
312 Woodlawn Ave, Elmira, NY
License # 854381
Licensed for 16 since 2020
A small, local home daycare in nearby Elmira, New York led by Ms. Tanisha. 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 16 kids.
Annie M. Shazer- Mcdonald
450 Sullivan Street, Elmira, NY
License # 866479
Licensed for 16 since 2021
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Annie in Elmira, New York. 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 16 kids total!
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