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Ms. Delia

Delia's Family Childcare

Licensed home daycare
West Boylston, MA
7:30am–4:30pm, M - F

A supportive and friendly learning space

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.

Puzzles
Outdoor play
Sensory play
Reading time
Music
Circle time
Arts & crafts
Sensory tables

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 #9025459

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. Delia

Tell us about your experience working with young children?

I've been in early childhood education since 2007! I started doing home daycare to be with my son when he was just a year old. I figured I'd get to teach him, love him and offer the same to the kiddos in my neighborhood. Maybe I'd do it until he was in school. He starts high school this year - 2020! I could never tear myself away - I just love what I do so much! I started working with children in my home daycare program in 2007. Opening my own child care program in my home gave me the opportunity to create the nurturing, comfortable environment that I think is so important. I especially love to watch them express themselves, but the truth is that so many parts of the day and the week bring me a lot of joy. Through it all, I focus on learning through play. One of the best parts of working with children is watching them learn and grow. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about all the children I've helped learn. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.

What are the key areas of focus at your daycare?

My goal is to help children learn through play. Through play-based activities and curriculum I provide a strong educational foundation for all the kids in my program. Having a small group of children in my home-based program is great because I want them all to be engaged and loved, and this setting makes that possible. I use my knowledge and prior experiences to tailor programming to individual children’s needs, and I focus on allowing children to express themselves. We follow a daily routine that can vary according to child age and interest. Beginning with drop-off and free play, most days include arts and crafts, circle time, music and movement, individualized learning and conferencing, and story time. My favorite time is music and movement. I love to see their personalities and interests develop and shine through. I want parents to know that I'm part of their village, and I really value communication. We're all one big family here, and that includes the parents of the children in my program.

Can you tell us a bit about your home environment?

I offer a supportive and friendly environment that is just like home! I have dedicated the home classroom area of my West Boylston home to my program. The space is comfortable and inviting because I know this becomes like a second home to many children. The organization of the space facilitates our daily schedule, and there are special areas for music and movement, dramatic play, circle time, outdoor play, and free play. We also spend lots of time outside playing in my large fenced-in yard and walking together through the quiet neighborhood.

Think Ms. Delia might be a good fit?

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

Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director and the actor in his own play.

~ Magda Gerber

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. Delia’s NeighborSchool19 Pierce St West Boylston, MA 01583(774) 545-8653(774) 545-8653

There are 4 home daycares in West Boylston. 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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