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Ms. Silvana

Luna Home Family DayCare

Licensed home daycare

Marlborough, MA

7:30am–5pm, M - F

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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

Fine motor skills development

Gross motor skills development

Music

Neighborhood walks

Reading time

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 #9097574

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

Q&A with Ms. Silvana

What inspires you to care for young children?

Kids really feel it if you have passion and interest in what you are doing. My daycare kids know that I love all the time I get to spend with them and that I’m so passionate about teaching them new things – and this gets them excited to learn! Working in childcare in my home country of Colombia for twenty years, and as a lead teacher in a school here in the U.S. for eight years taught me so much about how kids learn and develop – and I’m so excited about using what I know to help kids grow in my own program.

What’s a typical day like at your daycare?

Kids thrive on routines! We will have a structured schedule in my program with time for art, creativity, movement, music, singing, and language lessons. I’m completing my degree in Early Childhood Education now, and have learned so many new and exciting teaching techniques – so my daycare kids will for sure be ready for kindergarten when that time comes! Children take in so much new information at this age just from playing, listening to music, spending time outdoors and with friends – they really know how to make learning fun and I love to come up with creative ways to keep them interested and engaged.

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

Daycare programs can be a great way for kids to get a head start. My program is bilingual- Spanish and English – so kids will be gaining language skills here that will help them throughout their life! We have a great balance of learning and fun – we get outside a lot and there is a mini playground set up just for the kids where they can work on motor skills, play, and get plenty of exercise. Parents should know that I will always keep them informed about their child’s progress and let them know immediately if there is an issue that needs to be addressed or worked on. I am always willing to go that extra step to help a child, and am here for their families, too!

Think Ms. Silvana might be a good fit?

Find out if she has a spot for you. It’s 100% free and takes just 5 minutes.

“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.”

~ Alfie Kohn

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. Silvana’s NeighborSchool28 Teller street Marlborough, MA 01752(978) 878-2957(978) 878-2957

There are 2 home daycares in Marlborough. 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.