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Ms. Yilda
Gissy's Childcare
Licensed home daycare
Lowell, MA
7am–5pm, M - F
A bilingual program with a loving and secure environment
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.
Arts & crafts
Circle time
Fine motor skills development
Gross motor skills development
Outdoor play
Reading time
STEAM activities
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 #9085764
Prior Experience
Toddler Teacher @ Community Teamwork
3 years experience with toddlers
Preschool Teacher @ Community Teamwork
1 year experience with preschoolers
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - 2020
Early Childhood Education @ Cambridge College
Program Accreditation - 2018
Lead Teacher Preschool-Infant/toddler Center Director I and II @ The Department of Early Education and Care
Associate’s Degree - 2016
Early Education and care @ Middlesex 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. Yilda
What inspires you to care for young children?
More than anything else, children need love. I realized when I had my first baby that children thrive when they receive lots of loving care – and I wanted to be able to give that kind of attention to as many children as I could! This was the beginning of my home daycare, and it is still going strong! I really try to get to know the whole family and talk with them often so that I can learn more about a child’s personality, interests, and needs. I started my program when my twelve-year-old was just a newborn, and in the years since then I have learned so much about how to create an environment where children learn and, even more importantly, where they are happy.
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
Structure is so important, and my daycare follows a schedule that stays the same from day to day – this really works well for young children. Activities like singing, dancing, creating special art to bring home, or using materials to make a craft are just some of the ways we have fun together during our days. We learn so much, and sometimes do special activities to prepare for kindergarten. I want my daycare kids to be ready and feel excited when the time comes for them to take that next step! Our day usually begins with circle time, where we talk about different subjects and the kids share things about their own lives. This time allows me to get to know them better! For outdoor time, we often take trips to a park near my house to play. An activity I love to see is kids learning from manipulatives at our ‘work’ table – it just makes me happy to see them learn and grow!
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
Children who come to my daycare usually move on right to kindergarten, and even though I’m always sad to say goodbye, celebrating this big milestone with children and their families is so wonderful. I really treasure the time I get to spend with all my daycare kids! Parents should know that I am always here to help - not just for their children, but for them too. Over the years, I’ve made a lot of connections in the community we share. This means that I know lots of resources and programs that can be helpful as families navigate challenges or need assistance beyond what I’m able to give myself. I’m always happy to help a child or a family in any way I can.
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“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
~ Benjamin FranklinRates & 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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There are 37 home daycares in South Lowell. 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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