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Ms. Frankie

Ministry In Motion

Licensed home daycare
Dorchester, MA
7:30am–6pm, M - F

Where children learn through art and fine motor play!

Great for parents who want...

Each daycare has its own approach and specialties based on the provider’s expertise. Take the survey to see daycares that match your preferences and work best for you.Each daycare has its own approach & specialties. Take the survey to see 3 good matches for you.

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.

STEAM activities
Puzzles
Outdoor play
Arts & crafts
Fine motor skills development
Music
Sensory play

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 #9094292

Education
  • Professional Certificate - 2020

    Art Therapy @ Udemy Academy

  • Bachelor’s Degree - 2017

    BA: Psychology @ UMass Boston

  • Associate’s Degree - 2010

    AA: Biological Science @ Roxbury Community College

  • Associate’s Degree - 2010

    AA: Health Careers @ Roxbury Community College

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. Frankie

What inspires you to care for young children?

Home daycare programs are a great first step in a child’s life outside the home, and I’m so happy to be able to use my training and experience to start young kids off on the right foot! I worked as a personal care attendant with children on the autism spectrum, have a degree in psychology and a certification in art therapy, and have two kids of my own – and all along my journey had the dream of opening my own home daycare. What I love most about what I do is that I get to help children learn and move forward in their development every day. There is nothing more rewarding than that!

What’s a typical day like at your daycare?

A daycare program should be all about connection and new experiences. I love seeing how the kids play, learn, and work together and watching those first friendship’s bloom and grow. We learn a lot here – art, math, science, and more. Sometimes, I give the kids activities to complete at home - and they are so proud to turn in their work the next day! Our schedule includes plenty of play and fun, too. The kids love the healthy, tasty food I prepare fresh every day, and field trips to the Franklin Park Zoo in summer and the Children’s Museum in winter. We spend a lot of time outside in the backyard getting exercise and fresh air. Kids really love their days here!

What’s one thing parents should know about your program?

Young kids soak up so much information, and it’s so rewarding to see their skills and knowledge grow. We focus on STEAM here – it’s a big component of our daily schedule, and the activities I plan around science, technology, engineering, art, and math really peak the kid’s interests. We have a science corner that the kids love to explore and investigate – this area sparks so many exciting connections! I work hard to help kids overcome challenges so they can learn - it’s so important to me that all the kids in my program get the personal attention and care they deserve!

Think Ms. Frankie might be a good fit?

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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

~ Benjamin Franklin

Rates & 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

Ms. Frankie’s NeighborSchool110 Selden St 2 Dorchester, MA 02124(857) 477-7199(857) 477-7199

There are 11 home daycares in Dorchester. 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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FAQs

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.

What is NeighborSchools?

Hey there, nice to meet you 👋 We’re a new-ish startup that helps new-ish parents find daycare.

We know how hard finding good child care can be - especially for first-time parents. But really good care is what gives you the peace of mind to go back to work and feel confident that your child is getting the stimulation, socialization, and support they need to learn and grow.

So we created NeighborSchools to make this piece of parenthood a whole lot easier. We say “easier” because, let’s be honest, it’s still a big thing to figure out, but working together we can help you find some good options, understand the whole process, and choose a program you’ll feel really good about.

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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