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Ms. Frances
Rising Stars Child Care
Licensed home daycare
Holyoke, MA
7am–4:30pm, M - F
“Where children grow and thrive, together!”
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
Arts & crafts
Gross motor skills development
Outdoor play
Fine motor skills development
Music
Puzzles
Reading time
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 #9097080
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. Frances
What inspires you to care for young children?
Every child has something special to offer to the world! My job is to give kids a place where they can learn, grow, and develop their special gifts. I do this with lots of love and care – just like I did with my own five children as they were growing up! My daycare is a place where kids learn, and I work together with parents to make sure children are happy here. I have many years of experience and really know how to offer comfort and support throughout the day so that kids feel comfortable in my home. What I love most about what I do is sharing all the love and care that I have in my heart with so many children.
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
Routines are important when you work with preschool children. In my program, our days follow a structured schedule, but we are play based and mostly learn through having fun. Highlights of our days together include singing, dancing, and working on arts & crafts. The kids all look forward to free playtime, where they get to choose what they would like to do and follow their own interests. Some children choose the same thing every day, and others like to venture out and explore. In my program, we respect every child as they are! I really enjoy teaching the kids new things, and learning time is my favorite part of the day. I also love the special activities we do for holidays and occasions.
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
Parents should know that my program is very family oriented, and that I will go out of my way to get to know parents and caregivers along with their children. I treat every child just like I treat my own five kids, with lots of love! We have a learn as you play environment, and kids usually go on to a preschool or pre-k environment after leaving my home. My program is a wonderful first ‘school’ experience for young children! Over the years, I have offered support, time, and resources to many families in my community. Helping parents overcome hurdles that arise as they raise their children is so important to me, and I am patient and caring with kids and with their families. I work hard to give my daycare kids the best environment possible, every day!
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“They may forget what you said, but they will not forget how you made them feel.”
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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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There is 1 home daycare in Downtown. 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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