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Ms. Carmen

Miah & Jayden Magic Garden

Licensed home daycare
South Boston, MA
8am–5pm, M - F

A loving home daycare for families in Southie

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.

Drawing & illustration
Seasonal activities
Fine motor skills development
Arts & crafts
Circle time
Gross motor skills development
Reading time
Sensory play

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 #9032892

Prior Experience
  • Early Childhood Specialist @ Miah And Jayden Magic Garden

    18 years experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age

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. Carmen

Tell us about your experience working with young children?

My favorite thing about caring for children is that they start to show you their little personalities. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 15 years of experience. I’m a mom and I’ve always run my own program. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and welcoming. I focus on academic and social readiness, and I especially love to watch them express themselves. I’m proud when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn. That's what makes this work so special.

What are the key areas of focus at your daycare?

I want the children in my program to look forward to coming here, and having a small group of children allows me to make that happen. I focus on children's wellbeing, and I use my knowledge and prior experiences to tailor programming to individual children’s needs. We follow a daily routine that can vary according to child age and interest. Usually, days begin with drop-off and breakfast and include motor skills development, group activities and games, free play, music and movement, and nap time. One of my favorite times of day is group activities and games. It's so much fun to watch them learn and grow. I'm so grateful to parents for trusting me with their children. I want all families to know that I treat all the children as if they were my own.

Can you tell us a bit about your home environment?

My program takes place in the home classroom area of my South Boston home. I want the children to feel at home here, so the space is child-friendly and comfortable, with designated areas for stations, free play, eating, napping, and changing. The children also have access to my yard, which is completely surrounded by a fence.

Think Ms. Carmen 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

Reviews & References

Here’s the inside scoop from other parents that have worked with Ms. Carmen.

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Maricela

Excellent provider and educator. I am very satisfied with your excellent service and care of my children. I thank you for the affection and love with which you educated and took care of my children, which I recommend. (Original) Excelente proveedora y educadora quede muy satisfecha con sus excelente servicio y cuidado de mi niños le agradezco el cariño y el amor con el cual educaba y cuidabas de mi hijos los cual la recomiendo un 100%.

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Rosa

Best daycare hands down, my 18 month old daughter has been with Carmen since she was about to turn 12 month and is been the best experience. Carmen’s NeighborSchool gave me the peace I needed when leaving my child at a daycare. My daughter have learned her colors, body parts, ABC song and much more. This is your best option when looking for a daycare for your child. Thank you Carmen and staff

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Nathaneal

The best daycare from Boston the kids learn a lot and they educate the kids so professional.

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. Carmen’s NeighborSchool157 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127(781) 661-5561(781) 661-5561

There are 2 home daycares in South Boston. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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