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Ms. Australia
Rosie's Family Child Care
Licensed home daycare
Norwood, MA
8am–5pm, M - F
Where children come to learn and 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.
Circle time
Reading time
Fine motor skills development
Gross motor skills development
Outdoor play
Seasonal activities
Puzzles
Arts & crafts
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 #9044096
Prior Experience
Daycare Assistant @ Brookline Family Child Care Program
4 years experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Daycare Assistant @ Family Child Care Program
1 year experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Nanny
1 year experience with infants and toddlers
Education
Post Graduated Study - 1991
Population, Program and Development Policies @ Latin American Demographic Center (CELADE), Santiago de Chile
Bachelor’s Degree - 1988
Statistics and Demography @ Autonomous University of Santo Domingo,. Dominican Republic
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. Australia
What inspires you to care for young children?
I have always felt a natural inclination to care for and protect children. To be able to contribute to their physical, emotional, and academic development, always keeping in mind that they are not small adults but growing human beings who need our greatest support, with love and patience. I made an expression of mine: "We can educate and discipline with love".
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“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.”
~ Alfie KohnReviews & References
Here’s the inside scoop from other parents that have worked with Ms. Australia.
Magda
Having Australia to look after my little one was really wonderful. She looked after him since he was 8 months and until past his 2nd birthday. All this time, she really gave him the loving care and attention a little one needs. Leaving him with Australia every morning always gave me peace of mind - knowing that he was well taken care of, given delicious healthy food, enriching activities, and that he was well napped. And this transpired in his happy and relaxed face every afternoon when we picked him up. We miss her dearly and wish her all the best in her new daycare.
Samantha
Ms. Australia was such a wonderful first experience to have in a daycare. We were looking for a family feel when it came to our childcare for our son and Australia exceeded our expectations. From the care she gave him and the yummy home cooked meals we could not have asked for a better experience. She and her family were so welcoming and my son was overjoyed to go there every single day!
Daniel
Australia is such a loving and dedicated educator. She cared for my two daughters since they were 3 months old and has become like a mother to them. I love that they were also able to learn Spanish while in her care! She's so great with young children. I would recommend her to any family searching for care.
Landie
She is wonderful. Words aren’t enough to describe how amazing she is. She cares for my daughter as if she was her own. I am truly blessed to have found her.
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
There are 3 home daycares in Norwood. 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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