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Ms. Brooke
Our Little Friends Daycare
Licensed home daycare
Worcester, MA
8am–5pm, M - F
A Warm and Loving Environment!
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.
Circle time
Gross motor skills development
Fine motor skills development
Outdoor play
Seasonal activities
Reading time
Sensory play
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 #9102461
Prior Experience
Parent
2 children
Preschool Student Teaching @ Quinsigamond Community College Preschool
2 years experience with preschoolers
Preschool Teacher
1 year experience with infants
Student Teacher @ Roosevelt Elementary
1 year experience with school age
Education
Associate’s Degree - 2020
Associates in Arts @ Quinsigamond Community College
Professional Certificate - 2019
Early Education @ Quinsigamond Community College
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. Brooke
What inspires you to care for young children?
When a child discovers something new for the first time, they just light up! That spark of wonder is something educators are able to keep alive. I’ve always wanted to become a teacher, and that led me to early education. After working in preschools and becoming a mother, I decided to open my own daycare so I could work closely with kids and help them find the things they are most passionate about.
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
At this program, we have a healthy balance of fun and education! We try to spend as much time as possible outside. In our spacious backyard, kids can run around and enjoy the sunlight. We also have a very friendly dog who is a great companion for the kids. (Parents should know that she is well-trained, and that she especially loves kids!) It can be really special for children to learn to care for and connect with animals. My hope is that the children come to this program every day, energized and excited to learn from the earth and from one another. We do a lot of seasonal activities, which can be a great jumping off point for learning about other things. Because I’ve worked in preschools in the past, early childhood education is very much at the heart of this program.
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
This program is more than just a daycare: we are a community. The kids in my care will be treated as though they were my own children. They will ideally come to think of this as a safe place where they feel comfortable asking questions, expressing themselves, and trying new things. Similarly, parents and family members should feel welcome here! They should be able to come to me for advice or guidance if needed. As an experienced mother of two, I’m really looking forward to connecting with them and helping them have an even better relationship with their kids and their education. One of the best parts of having a daycare is communicating with family members, working through any potential hardships together, and sharing with them the ways that their kids shine!
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“If the child is not learning the way you are teaching, then you must teach in the way the child learns.”
~ Rita DunnRates & 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 is 1 home daycare in Broadmeadow Brook. 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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