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Ms. Fathima

Fathimas Family Day Care

Licensed home daycare

Binghamton, NY

8am–5pm, M - F

Kids deserve the right to think that they can change the world

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

Outdoor play

Reading time

Fine motor skills development

Drawing & illustration

Gross motor skills development

Circle time

Music

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 #883986

Prior Experience

Parent
5 children
Daycare Assistant @ Shyamali Fernando
3 years experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age
Preschool Teacher @ Yasmin Iqbal
1 year experience with preschoolers

Education

Professional Certificate - 2019
Early Childhood Education and Training Program
Professional Certificate - 2014
Diploma in Child Daycare Management
Professional Certificate - 2011
Shalford Montessori Teacher Training Center
Professional Certificate - 2011
Diploma in Montessori Method of Education
Professional Certificate - 2011
Arshiq Tiny Toto's Montessori

Q&A with Ms. Fathima

What inspires you to care for young children?

My love for children started with my own. As a mom of five, I spent over 20 years caring for children – and learning from them in the process. Just from my own children, I’ve learned the importance of how a comfortable and welcoming space can make a child prosper. Once they feel comfortable in their space, children feel free to express and explore who they are. I take the same loving approach to each child who walks through my door. Here you will be cared for and here you will grow.

What’s a typical day like at your daycare?

Each day in my program starts with a smile from me and from the children. I love catching up with parents about their child's progress as they enter my home. Then we will spend the day doing various activities in our structured schedule. A few of my favorites include circle time where the children will explore their artistic side with singing, dancing, and more. We also do story time on different seasons and cultural events that are most relevant to the time of the year.

What’s one thing parents should know about your program?

Prospective parents should know that I do not take the caring of your children lightly. As a mom of five, I know the importance and the trust that is involved in putting your kids in someone else’s care. That is why I treat each and every child in my home as my own and really treat the whole program as a family affair. Parents will hear from me about their child’s progress and experience, and I want to hear from parents anything and everything special about their child.

Think Ms. Fathima might be a good fit?

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

“Every day, through engagement in the arts, our children learn to open their imagination, to dream just a little bigger and to strive every day to reach those dreams.”

~ Michelle Obama

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. Fathima’s NeighborSchool13 Mason Avenue Binghamton, NY 13904(607) 298-8119(607) 298-8119

There is 1 home daycare in Binghamton. Most care for 6 to 10 children and take both infants and toddlers. All home daycares are licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services, 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.

How’s it work?

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.

Is there a cost?

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.

How do I know if I’m ready to take the survey?

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.

How do I know if a daycare has openings?

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.