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Ms. Wirlla
Laugh And Learn Childcare
Licensed home daycare
Bellingham, MA
7am–5pm, M - F
Where It’s Fun to Learn and Grow!
Great for parents who want...
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A Few Favorite Activities
Activities are designed to help children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills as they sing, dance, play, and learn in a small group setting.
Arts & crafts
Circle time
Drawing & illustration
Music
Puzzles
Outdoor play
Reading time
Seasonal activities
Activities are designed to help children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills as they sing, dance, play, and learn in a small group setting.
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
About the Provider
Licensed Family Child Care Educator
License #9091598
Prior Experience
Nanny
6 years experience with school age
Nanny
4 years experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Education
Graduate Degree - 2003
High School
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
Q&A with Ms. Wirlla
What inspires you to care for young children?
All children deserve a devoted caregiver. Spending quality time with them, teaching them new things, and gently guiding them comes so naturally to me. It’s the most rewarding work I can think of—and a lot of the time, it feels like play, too! After helping out with my cousins and other family members, I worked as a nanny for eleven rewarding years. It’s so special when a family welcomes you in and trusts you enough to look after their loved ones. With my program, I hope to offer every child a supportive environment to grow in. With the right inspiration and education, there’s no doubt that they’ll reach their full potential.
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
Our days are a great balance of play and learning. Arts and crafts and reading time are amazing opportunities for them to work on self expression and some of the skills needed for kindergarten. The projects we work on together are also perfect outlets for their creativity. All over the daycare, the children will see their art displayed. It really encourages the children to take pride in their work and to remember all the fun times we had, too. Outside in the backyard, the kids really enjoy free play. Fresh air and sunshine are a great way to energize the children. This is also always an opportunity to teach them about the seasons and about how time changes things throughout the year. It’s particularly exciting when the children are able to start following a schedule, so they can get excited about what’s coming up next!
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
This is a bilingual program, so the children will have a chance to learn Portuguese as well! You’re never too young to take on a second (or third) language! Plus, at this age it’s easier to absorb. Hopefully it inspires a life-long interest in other languages and cultures as well. Being around people your own age for this process can really help the process. Children can learn so much from one another. The kids genuinely enjoy practicing vocabulary and communicating with their peers. It’s another way for them to express themselves!
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“Every day, through engagement in the arts, our children learn to open their imagination, to dream just a little bigger and to strive every day to reach those dreams.”
~ Michelle ObamaRates & Openings
Daycare rates depend on how old your child will be and what your schedule looks like. 5 days / week might get a slight discount, and infant rates are usually more than toddlers’. Finding a spot also depends on age and schedule because each daycare has a limited number of openings for each age range.
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Location
There are 3 home daycares in Bellingham. Most care for 6 to 10 children and take both infants and toddlers. All home daycares are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, just like preschool centers.
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