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EEC Licensed Family Childcare • Dorchester, MA

Where Little Minds Grow Into Big Futures

A loving, safe, and nurturing bilingual home daycare for children ages 12 weeks to 13 years. Full-day mixed-age care, healthy meals, and play-based learning.

Play • Learn • Grow • Together

¡Hoy aprenden, mañana brillan!

  • Mon-Fri 7AM - 6PM
  • Ages 12 Weeks - 13 Years
  • Nutritious Meals Included
  • EEC Certified & CPR Trained
Little Minds Growing Family Child Care logo, with four children playing under a rainbow

Small Minds, Big Futures

Welcome Letter

Dear Parents and Families,

We believe that every child is unique and has the potential to do amazing things. Our goal is to support your child's development, encourage their independence, and create positive learning experiences every day in a safe, loving, home-based setting.

Thank you for trusting us with what matters most... your child!

Little Minds Growing Child Care

  • Emotional Development

    Building security, empathy, and positive self-worth.

  • Social Development

    Collaborative play, sharing, and peer friendships.

  • Cognitive Development

    Critical thinking, sensory tasks, and problem-solving.

  • Language Development

    Bilingual vocabulary, early literacy, and speech.

  • Motor Skills

    Indoor tactile craft and daily outdoor gross-motor play.

Care you can feel good about

A licensed family home in Dorchester, shaped by hands-on childcare experience.

  • EEC Licensed

    Recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

  • Experienced provider

    1 year leading this licensed program, after 3+ years as a childcare assistant.

  • Mixed-age home

    Infants through school-age children share a warm family setting.

  • Bilingual days

    English and Spanish in songs, stories, and everyday conversation.

Our Tailored Programs

Thoughtfully structured care supporting every stage of childhood.

  • Infant Care

    12 Weeks – 15 Months

    Tender, responsive care focusing on secure attachment, tummy time, sensory exploration, and individualized feeding and nap schedules.

  • Toddler Program

    15 Months – 2.9 Years

    Active social discovery, potty training support, vocabulary expansion through song and story, and fine-motor coordination.

  • Preschool Readiness

    2.9 – 5 Years

    Curriculum preparing children for kindergarten: phonics, numbers, science discovery, independent problem solving, and social confidence.

  • After School & School Age

    Up to 13 Years

    Dedicated homework help, healthy afternoon snacks, outdoor play, creative arts, and a safe, welcoming environment before and after school.

Daily Enrichment & Learning

Fostering curiosity through hands-on play and intentional activities.

  • Play-Based Learning

    Learning core fundamentals naturally through structured play.

  • Arts & Crafts

    Painting, coloring, cutting, and sensory materials.

  • Music & Movement

    Songs, rhythms, dancing, and body coordination.

  • Daily Storytime

    Interactive bilingual reading and language comprehension.

  • Educational Games

    Puzzles, counting blocks, and STEM exploration.

  • Outdoor Play

    Daily gross-motor play and fresh air in our safe playground.

Daily Life

Daily Routine & Schedule

A balanced, predictable day filled with learning, play, nutritious meals, and rest.

Morning Routine

  1. Arrival & Free Play

    7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

    Warm greetings, self-directed exploration, and settling in.

  2. Restroom & Handwashing

    8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

    Hygiene routines and preparation for healthy eating.

  3. Breakfast

    9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    Nutritious morning meal and table manners.

  4. Circle Time

    9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

    Calendar, weather, morning songs, and group sharing.

  5. Learning Centers

    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Guided STEM, sensory bins, numbers, letters, and art stations.

  6. Movement & Music

    11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

    Dancing, physical exercise, and gross motor rhythms.

Afternoon Routine

  1. Lunch

    11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

    Wholesome, balanced family-style meal.

  2. Storytime & Wind-Down

    12:15 PM – 12:30 PM

    Bilingual reading and quiet transition to rest.

  3. Nap & Quiet Time

    12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

    Restful recharge in individual, cozy sleeping spaces.

  4. Afternoon Snack

    2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

    Healthy snack and fresh water or milk.

  5. Group Activity & Outdoor Play

    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Collaborative projects, backyard games, and fresh air.

  6. Stories & Free Choice Play

    4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

    Open play stations, reading corners, and table toys.

  7. Clean-Up & Departure

    4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

    Putting toys away, parent check-outs, and warm farewells.

Parent Information & Program Policies

Clear guidelines that keep our environment safe, positive, and structured.

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