Home Daycares in Rutland
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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. Janine
Play-Based LearningAfter I had my son, 1 daycare center in town closed and the only other option was a woman who was retiring! It made perfect sense for me to stay home with my little one and care for my community at the same time. I filled right up and have maintained the most beautiful relationships with the children I've cared for and their families for years and years! I have 9 years of experience taking care of young children. . For me, one of the best parts of working with children is watching them explore and discover. I feel so fortunate to experience that every day and to share my skills and experience with families through my home-based child care program, where I focus on learning through play. I aim to create an environment that is welcoming and engaging for the children I care about so much. So many parts of this job are fun, but I especially love to see them start to walk and talk. I can't imagine spending my days any other way. I’m also proud to do this important work. That’s especially true when I think about all the children I've taught.
Ms. Amelia
Small Class SizesA small-scale daycare in Bennington, Ms. Amelia 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. Amelia right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
Ms. Laura
Play-Based LearningOpening my own child care program in my home gave me the opportunity to create the friendly, welcoming environment that I think is so important. I especially love to see them start to walk and talk, but the truth is that so many parts of the day and the week bring me a lot of joy. Through it all, I focus on children's wellbeing. One of the best parts of working with children is that they start to show you their little personalities. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.
Ms. Laurie
Play-Based LearningI believe children need opportunities to be creative, have fun, explore, experience and discover the world around them in a safe place. Where they can connect with peers and learn through circumstances. Where children are allowed to be children, to take chances, make mistakes, that are used as opportunities, to try again, and to learn. In these they will find their interests, passions and struggles. Most of all, the children will feel valued and loved.
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Rutland
There are 11 licensed home daycares in Rutland. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Dept. for Children & Families, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Rutland
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Dept. for Children & Families. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Cherie Hall
230 Dorr Drive, Rutland, VT
License # A93-662
Licensed for 6
Cherie Hall runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Rutland. As with all home daycares in Vermont, her program is licensed by the Dept. for Children & Families, 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.
Kathleen Ann Allen
59 Thrall Avenue, Rutland, VT
License # inquire
Licensed for 20
This home daycare in Rutland is led by Kathleen Ann Allen, 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 20 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Rutland.
Jody Collett
112 Forest Street, Rutland, VT
License # 61355
Licensed for 6
Home daycares like Jody Collett’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Rutland. 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 6 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Anissa DeLauri
133 Killington Avenue, Rutland, VT
License # 2889
Licensed for 10
Family child care provider Ms. Anissa runs this daycare out of her home in Rutland, Vermont. She’s licensed by the state to care for up to 10 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.
Carol Gates
678 Gleason Road, Rutland Town, VT
License # 33319
Licensed for 6
A small, local home daycare in nearby Rutland Town, Vermont led by Ms. Carol. 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 6 kids.
Elizabeth King
10 Tremont Street, Rutland, VT
License # A83-209
Licensed for 6
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Elizabeth in Rutland, Vermont. 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 6 kids total!
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Even more home daycares in Rutland
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Rutland. to find options that work for you.
Lisa Ebbighausen
36 Summer Street, Rutland, VT
License # 64278
Licensed for 3
Donna Doaner
125 Curtis Avenue, Rutland, VT
License # 23365
Licensed for 6
Bridget Gilligan
47 Avenue C, Rutland, VT
License # V03-700
Licensed for 6
Lyndsay Donahue
16 Park Court, Rutland, VT
License # 76434
Licensed for 6
Alicia Bethel
85 North Street Ext, Rutland, VT
License # 46702
Licensed for 6
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