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Ms. Cindy
Cindy's Daycare
Licensed home daycare
Worcester, MA
6:30am–5pm, M - Th
Where its fun to learn and grow
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
Fine motor skills development
Gross motor skills development
Music
Outdoor play
Puzzles
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 #9026579
Prior Experience
Provider @ Cindy's Daycare
42 years experience with 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. Cindy
What inspires you to care for young children?
A home daycare should be a warm, positive, safe environment for fun and learning. I've been working with children for forty-two years in a family childcare setting, and I’m also a certified medical assistant with some experience with early intervention. Children have always been a huge part of my life - I raised four children and three foster children who are all adults now – and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I teach children so many things - from academics to social/emotional skills - and I’m continuously inspired by the progress they make toward their goals and by how much they learn and grow every day!
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
A daycare program should be fun and should prepare children for the next steps in their education. That’s certainly what my program is all about! We do so many great activities - singing, dancing, arts & crafts, science experiments, reading, puzzles, and games. Children learn numbers, letters, colors, shapes, and so much more here! One special thing we do every year is our butterfly project - where we get to watch caterpillars grow and transform and then release them into the wild. This is such a wonderful experience for all of us! Teaching children and seeing them succeed is amazing – they really transform during their time here, just like our butterflies – and I feel lucky to be part of that.
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
Two of the most important things about my program are the strong relationships I have with parents and the kindergarten readiness of my ‘graduates.’ I work hard at what I do! My home is spacious, with a fenced in yard and lots of age-appropriate materials to choose from. Children create, socialize, construct, use their imaginations, and experiment here. They also eat great - I provide hearty, healthy meals every day. I've worked with so many types of children over the years and I’m proud to have received an award as an outstanding family childcare provider in my area. I’ve even had the joy of caring for children whose parents I took care of forty years ago – which really says a lot about my program and how special it is.
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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 Webster Square. 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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