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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Irene’s home daycare caters to infants and toddlers, ages 6 months–5 years. As with every daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the Department of Human Services. 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. Irene’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, Mr. Issac provides care for just 6 children at a time. As with all home daycares, his program is licensed by the state and he has 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 Mr. Issac right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if he has an opening for your little one.
My love for children started with my own. As a mom of five, I spent over 20 years caring for children – and learning from them in the process. Just from my own children, I’ve learned the importance of how a comfortable and welcoming space can make a child prosper. Once they feel comfortable in their space, children feel free to express and explore who they are. I take the same loving approach to each child who walks through my door. Here you will be cared for and here you will grow.
Kids grow so much in the years before school, and I love being part of that! My daycare is full of special moments, and I give kids lots of love and encouragement every day. I became fascinated by child development while raising my own kids, and then went back to school for my degree. Using my real-life experience and the skills I learned in my classes is so rewarding – it’s what I am meant to do, and I love it! I really encourage kids and give them wonderful care in a friendly and positive environment.
There are 6 licensed home daycares in Lancaster. 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.
417 E Orange St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00163936
Licensed for 12
413 E Orange St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00178499
Licensed for 12
247 Charles Rd, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00170180
Licensed for 6
196 Pitney Rd, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00168315
Licensed for 6
660 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00169981
Licensed for 6
843 Garnet Ave, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00175251
Licensed for 12
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 Lancaster. to find options that work for you.
329 Pearl St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00171174
Licensed for 12
29 Green St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00175369
Licensed for 6
623 Rockland St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00177338
Licensed for 6
28 W New St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00171358
Licensed for 6
340 Stevens Ave, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00176693
Licensed for 6
665 W Orange St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00174248
Licensed for 12
431 Locust St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00170407
Licensed for 6
598 N Plum St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00179061
Licensed for 6
728 Euclid Ave, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00178488
Licensed for 6
115 S Marshall St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00165839
Licensed for 6
229 S Ann St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00172380
Licensed for 6
752 Juniata St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00163768
Licensed for 6
538 E Orange St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00166182
Licensed for 6
627 Rockland St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00182494
Licensed for 6
1242 Fremont St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00168199
Licensed for 6
859 S Queen St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00184691
Licensed for 6
529 S Prince St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00190524
Licensed for 12
321 Hazel St, Lancaster, Pa
License # CER-00193702
Licensed for 6
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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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