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Ms. Marcia

Bee Happy Family Daycare

Licensed home daycare

Framingham, MA

7am–5pm, M - F

A bilingual program where your child feel home, dance & play”

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

Gross motor skills development

Music

Outdoor play

Sensory tables

Fine motor skills development

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 #9059450

Prior Experience

Daycare @ Home Daycare
12 years experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Daycare Assistant @ Batuira Daycare Center
8 years experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Nanny
1 year experience with infants

Education

Professional Certificate - 2016
Nurse assistant @ Red Cross

Q&A with Ms. Marcia

What inspires you to care for young children?

My daycare is very family oriented! My two sisters are my assistants – we all worked as nannies in Brazil and have lots of experience with young kids. I also worked in a daycare center, and that job really helped me figure out how to run my own program in the best possible way. My sisters and I all love kids and work great together as a team. We do a lot of play-based activities and teach kids the skills they need for kindergarten – and for life! We want our daycare to be fun and full of learning, and those are the two goals we have when we open the door to the kids every morning.

What’s a typical day like at your daycare?

Outdoor time is so important for young children! We go outside all year long, bundling up in proper gear when winter weather hits. My home has a huge backyard with space for all kinds of activities – we do science projects, play and exercise, and work on our garden together! The kids really enjoy taking care of plants and watching them grow - and learning about where food comes from is so important – but I think they would say the best part of gardening is getting to snack on all the fresh food we’ve grown! My sisters and I have created our own curriculum that focuses on preschool readiness, and kids in our daycare are always prepared for their next step.

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

Language learning is so much fun for kids! I love that kids in my program learn Portuguese here and go home speaking words and phrases in a new language. It makes me so happy to share my culture in this way, and the kids really enjoy it too! We make a big effort to keep parents involved in their child’s day – I send pictures and videos and we always celebrate kids’ birthdays together. We have lots of special times, and children love being here – so much that at pickup time they often don’t want to leave! I think this says a lot about my program and about how comfortable and happy kids are in my home.

Think Ms. Marcia might be a good fit?

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“They may forget what you said, but they will not forget how you made them feel.”

~ Carl Buechner

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. Marcia’s NeighborSchool31 Chesnut St Unit 31 Framingham, MA 01701(508) 492-1641(508) 492-1641

There are 10 home daycares in Framingham. 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.

How’s it work?

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.

Is there a cost?

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.

How do I know if I’m ready to take the survey?

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.

How do I know if a daycare has openings?

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.