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Ms. Maria
Licensed home daycare
Brockton, MA
8am–4pm, M - F
Where children feel safe
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.
Circle time
Drawing & illustration
Arts & crafts
Music
Reading time
Neighborhood walks
Outdoor play
Puzzles
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 #9043296
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - 2004
Bachelor @ Newburry college
Licensing Requirements
Background record checked
Government-level CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting
Home inspected for child safety
Thorough assessment by a licensor from the EEC
Health & safety training
Includes annual professional development hours
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. Maria
What inspires you to care for young children?
Children want to learn. They are enthusiastic about their education! There’s nothing better than watching a child’s face light up when they learn a fun fact and want to know more about the subject, or when they start an art project that they’re excited to share with their families. After raising two children of my own, I realized I wanted to continue the good work of helping young kids find a love of learning. There is no limit to what a child can achieve with a little support and guidance!
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
The kids in my program will have a well-rounded education, full of fun activities that will also put them on the path to success. Every morning, we have breakfast together. It’s a great time to prepare for the day and to share the importance of healthy eating. In the backyard, we grow apples, tomatoes, and a bunch of other fruits and vegetables. The kids love learning more about the natural world through our garden. It’s an incredible learning opportunity that also allows them to practice taking care of something. They also discover how fun working together on a common goal can be! The children really seem to love doing things as a group, so circle time, arts and crafts projects, and organized sports outside are also big parts of our day. It’s just magical to see what can happen when individuals gather and collaborate. These group activities are so good for their social skills, too, and it encourages them to make friends.
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
Children really thrive with an individualized education. No two children are alike, and they each have their own interests, challenges, and developmental stages. It’s a cliche for a reason: every child is unique in their own way. At my program, we really honor that individuality. The children in my program will have the benefit of learning alongside myself and two assistants, so they can have the attention and support they deserve! With this additional help, the children in my program will have the best possible education, tailor-made to fit them.
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“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.”
~ Alfie KohnRates & 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 17 home daycares in Brockton. 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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