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Ms. Chao
Honey Bear Family Daycare
Licensed home daycare
Quincy, MA
8am–6pm, M - F
A bilingual program where children grow & have fun!
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
Drawing & illustration
Puzzles
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 #9088876
Prior Experience
Daycare Assistant @ Amy Tan
13 years experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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. Chao
What inspires you to care for young children?
Children grow so fast, especially at this age. Every day, they are expanding their knowledge, exercising their imaginations, and finding out what they really care about. Every day is a big step in their journey. It’s so rewarding to be part of their growth. After raising my own children and working at a daycare as an assistant for ten years, I felt ready to take my own big next step in opening my own program. It’s exciting to have so much to teach them, and it’s humbling to see how much they have to share with us as well.
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
At this age, children are capable of learning so much. At my program, they will be able to explore their interests, make friends their own age, and start their education early. We do a bunch of different activities that are designed to inspire a love of learning. There’s arts and crafts, which allows the kids to work on their fine motor skills and creativity. All the kids absolutely adore circle time, which is a great way to get everyone’s attention so we can work together on a project or lesson. On nice days, they will get to take advantage of the beautiful backyard and have free play time outside. The most special part of this program, though, is that it’s bilingual.Children will have the opportunity to learn Chinese. Children who already speak Chinese at home might be more comfortable here as well! In this day and age, learning a new language is such a valuable skill, and it helps encourage connection between individuals and cultures.
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
Children will be supported at every step of their development! There are so many exciting milestones that daycare-age kids reach, and I look forward to helping them get there. From important skills like reading and making friends to the less glamorous side of childcare like potty-training, the children in my program are going to learn so much here. Parents should feel proud of what their kids have accomplished, and they are more than welcome to come to me with any questions or concerns. I strive to work closely with them so that we can guide their child’s growth together.
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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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Location
There are 2 home daycares in Quincy. 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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