Davis Square KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Somerville, MA
Our classrooms are places to thrive! In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
Davis Square KinderCare Programs
Our Teachers
Family Stories
FAQs
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Davis Square KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks-1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1-2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2-3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3-4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4-5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3-12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2-4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!
Our Teachers
We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist’s Heart
“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
My son, Logan, currently attends KinderCare in Somerville, MA. He is in the infant program. My experience with KinderCare has been more than wonderful. The teachers are experienced and organized. They keep me and my family informed on Logan’s day. They are professional and great communicators. Daily pictures of his activities are sent. The environment feels like family. I wouldn’t change one thing about this center.
Genie N. – KinderCare Parent
My son started daycare when he was three months old. The only reason I was able to go back to work without worrying (too much!) is because I knew he was being loved and cared for so well at KinderCare. When he started, he cried a lot and didn’t nap on his own, and they have really helped him work on his development! He is now a happy 9 month old who sleeps through the night, and every time I talk to a teacher in the hallway, I realize that all of them actually know him, which is amazing and wonderful. One of our favorite teachers, Krystal, will sometimes send me pictures of him after he’s just eaten or done an activity, and it makes my day!
Chrissy – KinderCare Parent
One of the things I’m most grateful for is the genuinely caring relationship that Nathaniel’s teachers have had with him you can see this caring in the look on Miss Meesh’s face as she is interacting with her class.
Jason – KinderCare Parent
Ms. Meesh has been an excellent teacher to Zoe while she was in the multi-age and we are happy that Zoe still gets to interact with Ms. Meesh in the evenings. We love that she has so much energy and positivity. The kids love her and she is also good at enforcing good behavior. We see that Ms. Meesh loves her job and working with the kids. She runs a tight ship in the classroom and yet you see the classroom is full of joy. We think it great how enthusiastic Ms. Meesh is about various school events (like the end of the summer party) and how much effort she puts into decorating the classroom together with her team of teachers. Her excitement is contagious and has contributed to an wonderful environment for the children.
Jacqueline T. – KinderCare Parent
My son attended the KinderCare location in Somerville, MA from February 2019 to December 2019. We recently changed our daycare for logistical reasons. I wanted to write a note to acknowledge how well I think the center’s director, Kathleen Nichols is doing. She is a smart and thoughtful person, and she and Antonella Mancuso have been working diligently to improve the center after a tumultuous turnover in staff at the beginning of 2019. I am confident in Kathleen’s leadership skills and have always felt that she listens and cares for the concerns and feedback from parents. My son was a happy student while he was there, and I think that Kathleen has been recruiting a strong staff to support the center.
Jenny R. – KinderCare Parent
Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,
please share your story with us
.
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Davis Square KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Davis Square KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.
Daycare, Preschool & Child Care Centers in Davis Square, MA
ALL CENTERS
> DAYCARE IN DAVIS SQUARE, MA
KinderCare has partnered with Davis Square families for more than 50 years to provide award-winning early education programs and high-quality childcare in Davis Square, MA.
Whether you are looking for a preschool in Davis Square, a trusted part-time or full-time daycare provider, or educational before- or after-school programs, KinderCare offers fun and learning at an affordable price.
24 Daycare, Preschool & Child Care Centers in
Davis Square,
MA
1. Davis Square KinderCare
0.1 miles Away:
18 Holland St # 48,
Somerville,
MA
02144 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 666-9007
2.
Cambridge KinderCare
1.2 miles Away:
100 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge,
MA
02140 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 876-0102
Opening Soon
3. Arsenal Yard KinderCare
3.0 miles Away:
25 Bond Street,
Watertown,
MA
02472 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(833) 905-3276
4.
School Street KinderCare
4.2 miles Away:
44 School St,
Boston,
MA
02108 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 227-0554
5. Mercantile KinderCare
4.3 miles Away:
117 Atlantic Ave,
Boston,
MA
02110 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 248-9775
6.
Seaport KinderCare
5.1 miles Away:
130 Autumn Lane,
Boston,
MA
02210 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 345-5453
7. Stoneham KinderCare
5.8 miles Away:
136 Franklin St,
Stoneham,
MA
02180 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 279-3223
8.
Melrose KinderCare
6.3 miles Away:
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy,
Melrose,
MA
02176 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 665-5818
9. Woburn KinderCare
6.3 miles Away:
225 Washington St,
Woburn,
MA
01801 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 935-7040
10.
Lexington Knowledge Beginnings
6.7 miles Away:
429 Marrett Rd,
Lexington,
MA
02421 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 860-0776
11. Ray Avenue KinderCare
6.7 miles Away:
18 Ray Ave,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 273-4727
12.
Mall Rd Knowledge Beginnings
7.5 miles Away:
30 Burlington Mall Rd.,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 270-6888
13. Needham Knowledge Beginnings
8.1 miles Away:
206 A St,
Needham,
MA
02494 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 455-8723
14.
Cambridge St. KinderCare
8.3 miles Away:
133 Cambridge St,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 272-6266
15. Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
8.5 miles Away:
204 Worcester St,
Wellesley,
MA
02481 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 235-2224
16.
Wakefield KinderCare
8.5 miles Away:
607 North Ave,
Wakefield,
MA
01880 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 246-4055
17. Needham Heights KinderCare
9.3 miles Away:
1000 Highland Ave,
Needham,
MA
02494 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 449-0774
18.
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings
11.9 miles Away:
48 Main St,
North Reading,
MA
01864 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 664-0403
19. Peabody KinderCare
12.5 miles Away:
520 Lowell St,
Peabody,
MA
01960 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 535-0019
20.
Westwood Knowledge Beginnings
12.5 miles Away:
200 Providence Hwy,
Westwood,
MA
02090 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 329-9550
21. Billerica Knowledge Beginnings
12.9 miles Away:
262 Concord Rd,
Billerica,
MA
01821 Ages:
6 weeks to 12 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 670-7707
22.
Braintree Kindercare
13.6 miles Away:
467 Granite St,
Braintree,
MA
02184 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 356-6731
23. KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road
14.6 miles Away:
770 Cochituate Rd,
Framingham,
MA
01701 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
Davis Square KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Somerville, MA
Our classrooms are places to thrive! In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
Davis Square KinderCare Programs
Our Teachers
Family Stories
FAQs
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Davis Square KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks-1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1-2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2-3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3-4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4-5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3-12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2-4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!
Our Teachers
We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist’s Heart
“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
My son, Logan, currently attends KinderCare in Somerville, MA. He is in the infant program. My experience with KinderCare has been more than wonderful. The teachers are experienced and organized. They keep me and my family informed on Logan’s day. They are professional and great communicators. Daily pictures of his activities are sent. The environment feels like family. I wouldn’t change one thing about this center.
Genie N. – KinderCare Parent
My son started daycare when he was three months old. The only reason I was able to go back to work without worrying (too much!) is because I knew he was being loved and cared for so well at KinderCare. When he started, he cried a lot and didn’t nap on his own, and they have really helped him work on his development! He is now a happy 9 month old who sleeps through the night, and every time I talk to a teacher in the hallway, I realize that all of them actually know him, which is amazing and wonderful. One of our favorite teachers, Krystal, will sometimes send me pictures of him after he’s just eaten or done an activity, and it makes my day!
Chrissy – KinderCare Parent
One of the things I’m most grateful for is the genuinely caring relationship that Nathaniel’s teachers have had with him you can see this caring in the look on Miss Meesh’s face as she is interacting with her class.
Jason – KinderCare Parent
Ms. Meesh has been an excellent teacher to Zoe while she was in the multi-age and we are happy that Zoe still gets to interact with Ms. Meesh in the evenings. We love that she has so much energy and positivity. The kids love her and she is also good at enforcing good behavior. We see that Ms. Meesh loves her job and working with the kids. She runs a tight ship in the classroom and yet you see the classroom is full of joy. We think it great how enthusiastic Ms. Meesh is about various school events (like the end of the summer party) and how much effort she puts into decorating the classroom together with her team of teachers. Her excitement is contagious and has contributed to an wonderful environment for the children.
Jacqueline T. – KinderCare Parent
My son attended the KinderCare location in Somerville, MA from February 2019 to December 2019. We recently changed our daycare for logistical reasons. I wanted to write a note to acknowledge how well I think the center’s director, Kathleen Nichols is doing. She is a smart and thoughtful person, and she and Antonella Mancuso have been working diligently to improve the center after a tumultuous turnover in staff at the beginning of 2019. I am confident in Kathleen’s leadership skills and have always felt that she listens and cares for the concerns and feedback from parents. My son was a happy student while he was there, and I think that Kathleen has been recruiting a strong staff to support the center.
Jenny R. – KinderCare Parent
Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,
please share your story with us
.
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Davis Square KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Davis Square KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.
Daycare, Preschool & Child Care Centers in Davis Square, MA
ALL CENTERS
> DAYCARE IN DAVIS SQUARE, MA
KinderCare has partnered with Davis Square families for more than 50 years to provide award-winning early education programs and high-quality childcare in Davis Square, MA.
Whether you are looking for a preschool in Davis Square, a trusted part-time or full-time daycare provider, or educational before- or after-school programs, KinderCare offers fun and learning at an affordable price.
24 Daycare, Preschool & Child Care Centers in
Davis Square,
MA
1. Davis Square KinderCare
0.1 miles Away:
18 Holland St # 48,
Somerville,
MA
02144 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 666-9007
2.
Cambridge KinderCare
1.2 miles Away:
100 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge,
MA
02140 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 876-0102
Opening Soon
3. Arsenal Yard KinderCare
3.0 miles Away:
25 Bond Street,
Watertown,
MA
02472 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(833) 905-3276
4.
School Street KinderCare
4.2 miles Away:
44 School St,
Boston,
MA
02108 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 227-0554
5. Mercantile KinderCare
4.3 miles Away:
117 Atlantic Ave,
Boston,
MA
02110 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 248-9775
6.
Seaport KinderCare
5.1 miles Away:
130 Autumn Lane,
Boston,
MA
02210 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 345-5453
7. Stoneham KinderCare
5.8 miles Away:
136 Franklin St,
Stoneham,
MA
02180 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 279-3223
8.
Melrose KinderCare
6.3 miles Away:
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy,
Melrose,
MA
02176 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 665-5818
9. Woburn KinderCare
6.3 miles Away:
225 Washington St,
Woburn,
MA
01801 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 935-7040
10.
Lexington Knowledge Beginnings
6.7 miles Away:
429 Marrett Rd,
Lexington,
MA
02421 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 860-0776
11. Ray Avenue KinderCare
6.7 miles Away:
18 Ray Ave,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 273-4727
12.
Mall Rd Knowledge Beginnings
7.5 miles Away:
30 Burlington Mall Rd.,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 270-6888
13. Needham Knowledge Beginnings
8.1 miles Away:
206 A St,
Needham,
MA
02494 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 455-8723
14.
Cambridge St. KinderCare
8.3 miles Away:
133 Cambridge St,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 272-6266
15. Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
8.5 miles Away:
204 Worcester St,
Wellesley,
MA
02481 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 235-2224
16.
Wakefield KinderCare
8.5 miles Away:
607 North Ave,
Wakefield,
MA
01880 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 246-4055
17. Needham Heights KinderCare
9.3 miles Away:
1000 Highland Ave,
Needham,
MA
02494 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 449-0774
18.
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings
11.9 miles Away:
48 Main St,
North Reading,
MA
01864 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 664-0403
19. Peabody KinderCare
12.5 miles Away:
520 Lowell St,
Peabody,
MA
01960 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 535-0019
20.
Westwood Knowledge Beginnings
12.5 miles Away:
200 Providence Hwy,
Westwood,
MA
02090 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 329-9550
21. Billerica Knowledge Beginnings
12.9 miles Away:
262 Concord Rd,
Billerica,
MA
01821 Ages:
6 weeks to 12 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 670-7707
22.
Braintree Kindercare
13.6 miles Away:
467 Granite St,
Braintree,
MA
02184 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 356-6731
23. KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road
14.6 miles Away:
770 Cochituate Rd,
Framingham,
MA
01701 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
Brand NEW early education center and care for infants and toddlers (8 weeks to pre-school) in Shrewsbury Massachusetts
Tiny Sprouts Early Learning Center provides full-time care and education for Infants and Toddlers. Our experienced teachers understand the developmentally appropriate practice and how to offer to nurture daily routines and meaningful experiences that meet each child’s individual strengths, interests, and needs. Our private campus allows for daily outdoor learning in a safe, secure setting
INDIVIDUALIZED CARE
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8AM – 5PM
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Tuition prices as of Jan. 1, 2023
TODDLERS
7:45 am to 3:00 pm $1,233/mo
7:45 am to 5:00 pm $1,740/mo
INFANTS
7:45 am to 3:00 pm $1,258/mo
7:45 am to 5:00 pm $1,765/mo
MEET OUR TEACHERS
Amanda Wheeler is the Early Childhood Director for Tiny Sprouts at Al-Hamra! She has been teaching for 6 years and has worked with every age group in early childhood! She has her Early Childhood Director’s license from the state of Massachusetts and a Bachelor’s degree from Wheelock College in Children’s Theater and a minor in Special Education. She loves to take her dog, Mose, on walks around the reservoir. She also loves the Boston Red Sox and Broadway shows!
Amanda Wheeler
Early Childhood Director
Amanda Mae Lemanski
Amanda Mae Lemanski is a Preschool teacher for Tiny Sprouts at Al-Hamra. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has her Early Childhood Directors license from the state of Massachusetts. She enjoys nurturing and caring for each child in her care. She is dedicated to the social and emotional development of each child and makes it her goal to make sure each child receives the best care and love that they all deserve. She is a single mother to an amazing twelve year old daughter named Marguerite Mae.
Leslie Ortiz
Leslie Ortiz fell in love with the kids at Al-Hamra and knew she had to join the team! She is one of the infant teachers for Tiny Sprouts at Al-Hamra. She has her Early Childhood teaching certification from the state of Massachusetts. She has 1 son, he is 5 years old! She was born in Puerto Rico and has a cat named Stormy. She loves spending time outdoors in the sun! She also loves to go camping!
Madison Fitzgerald
Madison Fitzgerald is one of the toddler teachers for Tiny Sprouts at Al-Hamra! She has been teaching for 6 years and is a full time student working on her masters degree in School Counseling at Assumption University! She graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services. She has her Early Childhood teaching certificate from the state of Massachusetts. She has a 5 year old yellow lab named Liam! In her spare time she likes to read, shop, and try new restaurants.
Maritza Rodriguez
Maritza Rodriguez is one of the toddler teachers for Tiny Sprouts at Al-Hamra. She has been working with children for 13 years and wouldn’t want to do anything else! She is always loving, caring and happy! She has her Early Childhood teaching certificate from the state of Massachusetts. She has three beautiful daughters and one grandson on the way! She loves going shopping, to the movies, and going out to eat at different restaurants! She also loves music and loves to dance at home with her niece and nephew!
Tatiana Naple
Tatiana Naple is so excited to be a part of the Tiny Sprouts and Al-Hamra community. She is one of the infant teachers for Tiny Sprouts at Al-Hamra. She has her Early Childhood teaching certificate from the state of Massachusetts and is currently in school to get her directors license. She lives with her fiance and 6 dogs! In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family. She also loves going to the beach during the summer!
Miranda Goyette-Connerty
Miranda Goyette-Connerty is one of the toddler teachers for Tiny Sprouts at Al-Hamra. She has been teaching for 10 years and has her Early Childhood teaching certificate from the state of Massachusetts. In her spare time she enjoys singing and doing puzzles!
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Botanically speaking, seeds are the embryos of plants. It can be a whole huge tree, enclosed in a tiny seed and covered with a thin shell. A supply of nutrients for the future sprout and a set of protective substances are also hidden inside the seed. These protective substances are designed to protect the tiny, weak germ from environmental factors that are harmful to it in the first days of life. For example, antioxidants protect seedling cells from excessive radiation, antibacterial substances protect plant infections. No wonder plant seeds are such a healthy food for humans. And not just for humans. Birds and animals eat seeds with pleasure; for some, this is the main food. It’s great that we have so many seeds in our diet.
Various cereals and grains are cereal seeds. You can sow them and they will sprout. Nuts are dry fruits containing one or two seeds. Beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas are the seeds of legumes. Buckwheat, chia, amaranth, flax, corn… Imagine that cocoa beans and coffee beans are also seeds. Nature shares with us its living wealth. Let’s enjoy it to the fullest.
In addition to the riches of nature, humanity uses its intellect, revealing the wonders of nature for the common good. In 2010, in the international scientific journal Molecules (Molecules), Russian scientists published the results of their enormous work. They measured the antioxidant content of 1,140 foods, drinks, and herbs using sophisticated biochemical techniques. This work is still referred to by the authors of articles in the most authoritative scientific publications. Here’s an amazing result that caught our attention. Scientists measured the content of antioxidants in 14 types of different seeds and their 5-day-old seedlings. Black sesame seeds (black sesame) turned out to be the champion in the content of antioxidants – 291 milligram of total antioxidants per 100 grams of dried seeds. It’s a lot, almost like a medicine. Then there are milk thistle seeds – 235 mg. But we do not eat these seeds with plates. But the high content of antioxidants in buckwheat made us very happy – it is in third place – 182 mg. Our favorite flax is in seventh place at 56 mg. The last on the list was fashionable and expensive amaranth – 10 mg per 100 grams of dry seeds.
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Davis Square KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Somerville, MA
Our classrooms are places to thrive! In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
Davis Square KinderCare Programs
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AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
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Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Davis Square KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks-1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1-2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2-3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3-4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4-5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3-12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2-4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!
Our Teachers
We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist’s Heart
“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
My son, Logan, currently attends KinderCare in Somerville, MA. He is in the infant program. My experience with KinderCare has been more than wonderful. The teachers are experienced and organized. They keep me and my family informed on Logan’s day. They are professional and great communicators. Daily pictures of his activities are sent. The environment feels like family. I wouldn’t change one thing about this center.
Genie N. – KinderCare Parent
My son started daycare when he was three months old. The only reason I was able to go back to work without worrying (too much!) is because I knew he was being loved and cared for so well at KinderCare. When he started, he cried a lot and didn’t nap on his own, and they have really helped him work on his development! He is now a happy 9 month old who sleeps through the night, and every time I talk to a teacher in the hallway, I realize that all of them actually know him, which is amazing and wonderful. One of our favorite teachers, Krystal, will sometimes send me pictures of him after he’s just eaten or done an activity, and it makes my day!
Chrissy – KinderCare Parent
One of the things I’m most grateful for is the genuinely caring relationship that Nathaniel’s teachers have had with him you can see this caring in the look on Miss Meesh’s face as she is interacting with her class.
Jason – KinderCare Parent
Ms. Meesh has been an excellent teacher to Zoe while she was in the multi-age and we are happy that Zoe still gets to interact with Ms. Meesh in the evenings. We love that she has so much energy and positivity. The kids love her and she is also good at enforcing good behavior. We see that Ms. Meesh loves her job and working with the kids. She runs a tight ship in the classroom and yet you see the classroom is full of joy. We think it great how enthusiastic Ms. Meesh is about various school events (like the end of the summer party) and how much effort she puts into decorating the classroom together with her team of teachers. Her excitement is contagious and has contributed to an wonderful environment for the children.
Jacqueline T. – KinderCare Parent
My son attended the KinderCare location in Somerville, MA from February 2019 to December 2019. We recently changed our daycare for logistical reasons. I wanted to write a note to acknowledge how well I think the center’s director, Kathleen Nichols is doing. She is a smart and thoughtful person, and she and Antonella Mancuso have been working diligently to improve the center after a tumultuous turnover in staff at the beginning of 2019. I am confident in Kathleen’s leadership skills and have always felt that she listens and cares for the concerns and feedback from parents. My son was a happy student while he was there, and I think that Kathleen has been recruiting a strong staff to support the center.
Jenny R. – KinderCare Parent
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Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Davis Square KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Davis Square KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.
Daycare, Preschool & Child Care Centers in Davis Square, MA
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KinderCare has partnered with Davis Square families for more than 50 years to provide award-winning early education programs and high-quality childcare in Davis Square, MA.
Whether you are looking for a preschool in Davis Square, a trusted part-time or full-time daycare provider, or educational before- or after-school programs, KinderCare offers fun and learning at an affordable price.
24 Daycare, Preschool & Child Care Centers in
Davis Square,
MA
1. Davis Square KinderCare
0.1 miles Away:
18 Holland St # 48,
Somerville,
MA
02144 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 666-9007
2.
Cambridge KinderCare
1.2 miles Away:
100 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge,
MA
02140 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 876-0102
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3. Arsenal Yard KinderCare
3.0 miles Away:
25 Bond Street,
Watertown,
MA
02472 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(833) 905-3276
4.
School Street KinderCare
4.2 miles Away:
44 School St,
Boston,
MA
02108 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 227-0554
5. Mercantile KinderCare
4.3 miles Away:
117 Atlantic Ave,
Boston,
MA
02110 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 248-9775
6.
Seaport KinderCare
5.1 miles Away:
130 Autumn Lane,
Boston,
MA
02210 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(617) 345-5453
7. Stoneham KinderCare
5.8 miles Away:
136 Franklin St,
Stoneham,
MA
02180 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 279-3223
8.
Melrose KinderCare
6.3 miles Away:
832 Lynn Fells Pkwy,
Melrose,
MA
02176 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 665-5818
9. Woburn KinderCare
6.3 miles Away:
225 Washington St,
Woburn,
MA
01801 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 935-7040
10.
Lexington Knowledge Beginnings
6.7 miles Away:
429 Marrett Rd,
Lexington,
MA
02421 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 860-0776
11. Ray Avenue KinderCare
6.7 miles Away:
18 Ray Ave,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 273-4727
12.
Mall Rd Knowledge Beginnings
7.5 miles Away:
30 Burlington Mall Rd.,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 270-6888
13. Needham Knowledge Beginnings
8.1 miles Away:
206 A St,
Needham,
MA
02494 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 455-8723
14.
Cambridge St. KinderCare
8.3 miles Away:
133 Cambridge St,
Burlington,
MA
01803 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 272-6266
15. Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
8.5 miles Away:
204 Worcester St,
Wellesley,
MA
02481 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 235-2224
16.
Wakefield KinderCare
8.5 miles Away:
607 North Ave,
Wakefield,
MA
01880 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 246-4055
17. Needham Heights KinderCare
9.3 miles Away:
1000 Highland Ave,
Needham,
MA
02494 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 449-0774
18.
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings
11.9 miles Away:
48 Main St,
North Reading,
MA
01864 Ages:
6 weeks to 7 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 664-0403
19. Peabody KinderCare
12.5 miles Away:
520 Lowell St,
Peabody,
MA
01960 Ages:
6 weeks to 8 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 535-0019
20.
Westwood Knowledge Beginnings
12.5 miles Away:
200 Providence Hwy,
Westwood,
MA
02090 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 329-9550
21. Billerica Knowledge Beginnings
12.9 miles Away:
262 Concord Rd,
Billerica,
MA
01821 Ages:
6 weeks to 12 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(978) 670-7707
22.
Braintree Kindercare
13.6 miles Away:
467 Granite St,
Braintree,
MA
02184 Ages:
6 weeks to 6 years Open:
TUITION & OPENINGS
(781) 356-6731
23. KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road
14.6 miles Away:
770 Cochituate Rd,
Framingham,
MA
01701 Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years Open:
The following Fremont, NE daycares have immediate availability for infants. Even if a locations does not have current openings for your infant, you can schedule a tour to join the waiting list. Capacity changes on a daily basis and we’ll let you know when a space becomes available!
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Mary’s Little Tots Owned By Mary J. Stastny Daycare
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(405) 374-4917
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TEESA’S BUILDING BLOCKS owned by TERESA KELLEY Daycare
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Fremont, NE
(316) 395-9572
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Dawn’s Play Daze Daycare
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(405) 374-4917
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Coufal, Cynthia Daycare
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Fremont, NE
(714) 266-1389
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Reznicek, Kristi Daycare
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Fremont, NE
(651) 371-8786
Reznicek, Kristi is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Fremont. Daily care is available on Monday, Tues… Read More
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Mel’s Daycare & Preschool Owned By Melloney Tenopir
Daycare in
Fremont, NE
(678) 264-6934
Mel’s Daycare & Preschool Owned By Melloney Tenopir is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Fremont. Daily c… Read More
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Sandie’s Short Stop Child Care
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Fremont, NE
(503) 773-5465
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Boesch, Jeanne Daycare
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Fremont, NE
(615) 257-9264
Boesch, Jeanne provides childcare for families living in the Fremont area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help the… Read More
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Schmidt, Anne M.
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(405) 374-4917
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Norenberg, Susan Daycare
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(410) 709-7416
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Mary’s Little Tots Owned By Mary J. Stastny Daycare
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(405) 374-4917
Mary’s Little Tots Owned By Mary J. Stastny offers safe, loving childcare in the Fremont area. Kids learn through curriculum-based, educatio… Read More
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TEESA’S BUILDING BLOCKS owned by TERESA KELLEY Daycare
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(316) 395-9572
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Dawn’s Play Daze Daycare
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There was a scandal in kindergarten No. 5 of Verkhnyaya Pyshma: two mothers tried to stand up for young teachers, but they incurred the wrath of other employees and parents.
Alena Akhmadieva transferred her daughter to the younger group of the kindergarten a year and a half ago. Alena’s mother Olga Vladimirovna works as a physical education instructor in this kindergarten.
At the same time, the management of the establishment changed. Two young teachers were placed in the group where Alena’s daughter went. Parents noticed that inexperienced teachers could not cope with the children: the kids were constantly fighting and were bruised and abrasions.
One day Alena came for her daughter and saw that the child was walking around in wet clothes.
— The teacher was dressing the children for a walk, but the nanny left early. My daughter returned home with severe inflammation between her legs, as she had been walking described for a long time, Alena Akhmadieva told E1.RU. – One child almost left the group, others walked unattended on the site.
After such a walk, my daughter had severe irritation on her legs
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The girl developed dermatitis (the certificate is at the disposal of the E1.RU editors). If this happened in winter, she could get a cold in her genitals (a similar story happened in Nizhny Tagil).
Alena began to find out why the teachers did not keep track of her daughter. After talking with them, she decided that the head teacher was putting pressure on the teachers, allegedly forcing them to write explanatory notes on every minor occasion. After that, the woman, along with other dissatisfied parents, wrote a complaint to the education department.
— If educators had a normal leader who helps, does not arrange intrigues, they would work, not sort things out. They work in two shifts with the kids, the group is complex, the children are uncontrollable if you don’t know how to communicate with them, – says Alena.
But the educators themselves, apparently, refused their words. During the inspection, no one spoke about the difficult working conditions and did not express complaints. As a result, no violations were found.
During the next inspection of the kindergarten, no violations were found
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The conflict also affected Alena’s mother, who works as a physical education instructor in a kindergarten. Now Olga Vladimirovna is on sick leave. The situation in the kindergarten, according to her, changed after the arrival of a new head and methodologist.
— They immediately said that they would remove unnecessary people. A lot of employees left after that, it was difficult to rebuild, – says Olga Vladimirovna. “Last year, I had to take sick leave to care for my son. The management did not like it, they expressed dissatisfaction with me. I tried to adapt, so even when I was on sick leave I went out and worked.
I never refused them anything, went out to the group, did any work. I don’t know why they behaved this way and why they treated us like that,” she added.
Another mother, Lyudmila Zvereva, faced another problem. She believes that her child was dropped from the group for no reason, although at the same time coughing children went to the kindergarten.
— The youngest in the group has a child coughing excitedly, a terrible cough, not residual, green snot. I call the teacher and say why is he not on sick leave? I was told that the manager forbade touching him, – said Lyudmila. – After this scandal, the doctor began to find fault with my children, landed for no reason. The boiling point was the moment they were sent home. I went with them to a paid doctor, who said that the children are perfectly healthy.
Ludmila also thinks that the guys are not being watched well enough.
– A few days before, my son almost left the group, when another mother caught him on the way out. I am sure now that there is no and will not be supervision over our children, because the entire staff is already set against us, she added.
The head of the kindergarten, Marina Dyachkova, refused to talk to E1.RU, sending her to the Verkhnyaya Pyshma Education Department for comments. The manager didn’t pick up the phone. On another phone number, the departments answered the question of who could comment on the conflict: “Unfortunately, we cannot address you anywhere.”
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As part of our commitment to Homegrown Community Investment, Directions For Our Youth seeks competent, creative individuals who share our dedication to New York City’s underserved communities to join our staff. While experience in youth development or education is preferred, we encourage anyone interested to explore our current openings listed below. DFOY offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership.
Job Vacancies
After School/Summer Camp – Group Leader ($16 – $18/hour)
Job Description
Overview
A DFOY After-School Group Leader should be a dynamic individual who will work with the program team to deliver and ensure smooth and efficient programming as well as administrative support. The After-School Group Leader is responsible for ensuring the programmatic quality and integrity of all program activities. The After-School Group Leader will be responsible for working as a team member for the development of participants, and the program. The After-School Group Leader will report directly to the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director.
Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director on all daily program management matters.
Work as part of the DFOY team and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
Assist participants in the Homework Lounge with homework completion
Review and communicate activity instructional materials to the participants.
Implement and facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for school-age children
Engage participants in activities and play that stimulates their development
Ensures all participants are following the Agency and program norms associated with appropriate behavior.
Assist in outreach and program marketing if and when necessary.
Provide and collect completed daily attendance sheets for all assigned activities that occur during program hours.
Work in conjunction with other community and program leaders to develop and sustain community participation in the program.
Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times
Participate in the implementation of strategies designed by the Program Director(s) and Supervisor(s) as specified in the grants regarding recruitment and retention of participants.
May be required to oversee evening and/or weekend program hours & activities.
Skills/Qualifications
Ability to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
Mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
Strong public speaking and writing skills
Strong organizational skills
A team player with a demonstrated commitment to working with inner-city youth and young adults
Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one.
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, database documentation systems, different computer software programs, social networking, and internet-based research and reporting.
Bilingual is a plus, but not required.
After School/Summer Camp – Activity Instructor ($18 – $21/hour)
Job Description
Overview
A DFOY After-School Instructor should be a dynamic individual who will work with the program team to deliver and ensure smooth and efficient programming as well as administrative support. This person must be innovative, creative, and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. This person must possess basic researching skills, specifically possessing the ability to research creative projects and activities to present to participants. The After-School Instructor is responsible for ensuring the programmatic quality and integrity of all program activities. The After-School Instructor will be responsible for working as a team member for the development of participants, and the program. The After-School Instructor will report directly to the Team Leader/Assistant Program Director.
Responsibilities
Develop weekly work plans and activity lesson plans to engage participants in activities and play that stimulate their development
Facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for school-age children
Track and support participant academic growth and development
Participate in the identification and recruitment of new participants
Ensure all participants are following agency and program rules and norms.
Work with other program staff to identify participants who may require additional assistance
Appropriately supervise participants while keeping them safe at all times
Assist participants in the Homework lounge
Maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all participants
Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
Ensure all attendance sheets are collected at the end of each program day, and numbers are forwarded to the appropriate staff.
Promote good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of participants’ outcomes and encouraging participant development.
Attend all staff meetings and sessions of training, including but not limited to DFOY Academy.
Perform all other duties as required to ensure the safety and security of all participants
Skills/Qualifications
Ability to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
Strong public speaking and writing skills
Strong organizational skills
A team player with a demonstrated commitment to working with inner-city youth and young adults
Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
Experience in word-processing, database computer software programs, and the Internet
Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred) is a plus, but not required.
The ideal candidate possesses excellent written and oral communication skills and attends all mandatory staff meetings/training/conferences. The program hours are between 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
To apply for a position at Directions For Our Youth, please fill out our online application form below. If your credentials match our current openings, a member of our program staff will be in touch.
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About Us | Bronx, New York
Our History
DFOY was founded in 1991 by a group of concerned and dedicated neighborhood residents who wanted to address the lack of economic and educational opportunities for local youth.
Today, Directions For Our Youth, Inc. operates youth development programs at different ten locations within the Bronx and Manhattan. DFOY provides after-school services, summer programs, and continued learning programs within the New York City Department of Education and New York City Housing Authority locations.
Our Mission
Directions for Our Youth, Inc. (DFOY) is a non-profit youth development organization that provides programming in underserved areas of New York City for over 2,000 young people enrolled in grades K-12. Our mission is to engage participants as active partners in their own development as they seek to become thriving, self-sufficient adults and agents of change within their local and global communities. DFOY believes in the abilities of young people, and provides its participants with high quality, engaging programs that encourage, among other things, educational enrichment, career awareness, civic engagement, and personal development.
Our Staff
Elisa Istueta
Executive Director
For more than 20 years, Elisa has successfully managed and developed non-profit organizations in New York City, with an emphasis on youth programming and education for vulnerable communities.
Elisa joined Directions For Our Youth in 2019 as the organization’s Executive Director. She currently oversees all strategic and programmatic initiatives for the organization, as well as the execution of DFOY’s mission.
Prior to joining DFOY, she previously served as Executive Director for Chances for Children – NY and Storefront Academy. Under her leadership, Ms. Istueta strengthened organizational capacity and led the development of new programs, expanding each organization’s impact. She spent 15 years working with direct service organizations in the Bronx, including Department Director of Children and Youth Programs at BronxWorks .
Elisa serves on the board of Yspaniola, an education non-profit organization based in Batey Libertad, Dominican Republic. She received her B.A. from Wesleyan University and her M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University Teachers College. Elisa has been an East Harlem resident for many years and lives there with her three children.
Nana Apenteng
Chief Operating Officer
Nana Apenteng is the Chief Operating Officer at Directions For Our Youth where he oversees organization-wide operations, and works closely with the Executive Director as well as senior program leadership. He has been with DFOY for over 7 years, and since he originally started as a Program Director, he has been recognized by the Board of Trustees for his ability to wear many hats in progressive leadership roles. Nana has been instrumental in DFOY’s recent growth and under his leadership, developed systems for improved program implementation.
Prior to joining DFOY, Nana worked at New York Life where he worked with financial models to assess risk. He developed a passion for education and working with youth during his time as a volunteer Math tutor to struggling students in his community. Nana received his B.S. in Mathematics from University of Science and Technology in Ghana. In his spare time, Nana enjoys chess, swimming, and traveling. Nana has visited 6 continents, and hopes to finish his world tour in Antarctica one day.
Regina Iulo
Director of Finance
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Elizabeth Marrero Jenkins
Director Of Operations
Elizabeth Marrero Jenkins is the Director of Operations at Directions for Our Youth where she works closely with the administrative staff. Elizabeth has been with the organization for ____ years, taking on additional responsibilities as she has grown within the organization, including vendor management, finance, and human resources functions. She has worked with non-profit organizations for over 22 years, and enjoys the mission-driven nature of her work.
At DFOY, Elizabeth enjoys her interaction with the organization’s programs and seeing how the children interact with site leaders. For Elizabeth, the vision for DFOY has always been to help as many children as possible see their potential, and being part of a community willing to help take the kids off the streets, has been her most rewarding experience thus far.
Frances Alamo
Senior Program Director
Frances Alamo is a Senior Program Director at Directions For Our Youth where she oversees Elementary Programs and enjoys working closely with program site directors. She has been working with DFOY for over 5 years, and was previously the Program Director at P. S. 72. Frances emphasizes staff development as part of her leadership and empowers program participants to get involved in their communities.
Prior to joining DFOY, Frances served in multiple education roles at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in the Bronx, and has over 15 years of experience in the field. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Mercy College, and recently complete the High Performing Managers Initiative at Community Resource Exchange. Frances is a lifelong Bronx resident, and when she is she is not reviewing lesson plans, Frances enjoys taking in Broadway productions – her favorite show is Beauty and the Beast.
Lucrecia Martinez
Senior Program Director
Lucrecia Martinez serves as a Senior Program Director at Directions For Our Youth where she manages Middle School programs and agency-wide compliance. She has been with DFOY for over 10 years, when she originally joined as a Program Aide. Lucrecia leverages her experience from previous DFOY program roles to work closely with the team, and also direct program strategy. She enjoys mentoring DFOY staff and engaging with families because of the unique backgrounds and stories within the DFOY community.
Lucrecia is a native of Honduras and lives in the Bronx with her family. When she is not at DFOY or with her family, Lucrecia enjoys reading and retail therapy.
Shanika Blount
Senior Program Director
Bio Coming Soon!
Michelle Edwards
Program Director (P.S. 204)
Michelle Edwards is a Program Director at Directions For Our Youth (DFOY), where she is responsible for day-to-day operations of programs at P.S. 204. Under her leadership, programs focus on STEM-based learning activities and a plethora of other activities. Prior to joining DFOY, Michelle has worked with several reputable youth agencies over her forty-year education career, including New York Presbyterian Hospital, Young Adult Learning Academy, A Better Bronx for Youth, The Valley Inc., and also currently serves as Co-Pastor/Co-Founder of New Genesis Christian Fellowship Inc.
Michelle has developed a creative team at P.S. 204 and as a result, has built strong relationships with school and community stakeholders. Michelle continuously strives to educate and empower young people by allowing them to experience the world from different lenses. The P.S. 204 team produced events including a carnival, a “Minion” themed STEM science fair, Black History Month programming, “Fairy Tales,” “Avatar,” and “Rio.” She is always seeking new resources and partnerships for her participants, parents, and staff.
Michelle is a seventh generation Bronx resident; her motto is: “If I can help somebody as I travel along the way, then my living is not in vain.”
Sharai Edwards-Martinez
Program Director (P.S. 72)
Sharai Edwards-Martinez is a Program Director at Directions For Our Youth where she leads programs at P.S. 72. Sharai’s leadership focuses on the core STEM, literacy and physical fitness curriculum, but also teaches self-acceptance, as well as self-love to participants and staff. She emphasizes encouraging all to strive to be a better self and believes that can make a difference in the world.
Sharai is a singer, dancer, and actress from the Bronx, N.Y. She believes that sharing what she loves with the DFOY participants makes work an equally rewarding experience for her, as well as program participants. Through incorporating her passion for the arts into program leadership, Sharai has successfully produced large scale musical productions such as “Beauty and The Beast,” “The Lion King,” “The Greatest Showman” and “Toy Story.” During her tenure at P.S. 72, she has increased parent and community engagement, and is a resource for DFOY participants and families to help each student reach their potential.
Amelfis M Rodriguez
Program Director (P.S. 498)
Amelfis Rodriguez is a Program Director at Directions For Our Youth where she oversees DFOY’s out-of-school-time programming at P.S. 498/Van Nest Academy. She has been with DFOY and the P. S 498 community for over five years, first joining as a Group Leader. As Program Director, Amelfis focuses on collaboration with fellow DFOY leaders and other community organizations that partner with Van Nest Academy. She begins each school year by setting the tone through clear communication to make sure participants and staff have a fun, exciting year.
Prior to joining DFOY, Amelfis started her youth development career at Aspira of New York and then held progressive roles at Mosholu Montifiore Community Center. As Bronx native and an alumna of Aspira’s after-school program, Amelfis appreciates the deep relationships that she has formed with participants and families. When she is not at Van Nest Academy, Amelfis enjoys online shopping!
Sahquana T Crawley
Program Director (I.S. 181)
Sahquana Crawley is a Program Director for Directions For Our Youth at I.S. 181. Sahquana leads the after-school and summer programs, including setting goals and strategic direction for the programs, organizing activities, as well as promoting a safe and fun environment for youth. Sahquana believes reaching youth through after-cchool and teaching them life skills can create a positive impact as they continue their growth. Under Sahquana’s direction, the I.S. 181 program focuses on leadership skills development to enhance their confidence.
Sahquana is an Artist and Stepper from New Jersey. She has competed in competitions, and is a member of a dance group where she has performed in high schools, parades, and other events.
Chelsea Chase
Program Director (M.S. 180)
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Shardelle Anderson
Program Director (M.S. 498)
Shardelle Anderson is a Program Director at Directions For Our Youth where she leads programs at M.S. 498, and inspires youth to become thriving young adults.
Shardelle has successfully written and directed musical productions for DFOY, including Self Love, “Mama I Want To Sing,” “Home Alone: Lost In The City of Lights,” and “Different Ways of Beautiful”. Under Shardelle’s leadership, DFOY dancers have performed for several Bronx parades, and also went on to perform for DYCD’s Step-Up Competition. Shardelle previously worked with DFOY as a Program Assistant at M.S. 181 to create a safe space for all participants to have fun, engaging activities, while educating them to reach for success. She hopes to do the same for M.S. 498 community.
Shardelle is a dancer and creative who resides in the Bronx. Shardelle believes every child is unique in their own way, and has the ability to showcase their talents to the world with the correct guidance.
William A Adamson
Program Director (St Ignatius)
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Robert Brown
Program Director (Butler Community Center)
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Sharnae L Moore
Program Director (Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School)
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Gianella Medina
Program Director (High School for Excellence and Innovation)
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Lauren A Wilson
Program Director (Satellite Academy)
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Our Board of Directors
Marisa DeVincentis
Marisa is a Consultant with Pfizer’s Medical Oncology division, where she leads the creation and implementation of the group’s tools to improve efficiencies. Prior to joining Pfizer, Marisa worked with Morgan Stanley and spent over ten years with Credit Suisse, where most recently served as Director of the Emerging Market Group, Fixed Income Division located in London, UK. Marisa started her career at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York as a Financial Analyst, and then transitioned to American Express working as a Business Manager in Establishment Services.
She obtained her MBA at Fordham University in 2003 and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego. As Board Chair, Marisa has always had a passion for giving back as clearly seen by her additional work with Junior Achievement of New York, iMentor and her annual support at the PUW Parkinson’s Unity Walk. She serves as an active committee member for the USD Alumni Association, and is DFOY’s longest-serving board member.
Thelma Ofori
Thelma Ofori is Vice President in the Legal and Compliance Department at Morgan Stanley. In her role, she advises the Company on all matters relating to its employee benefit plans and programs, including design, implementation, administration, compliance and funding. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Thelma was an associate in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group at Proskauer Rose LLP and Corporate ERISA/Tax Counsel at Xerox.
Camille C. Bent
Camille is a Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Associate at BakerHostetler LLP. Camille focuses her practice on commercial bankruptcy reorganizations, liquidations, and on commercial litigation matters.
She received J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Emory University, and her B.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University. Camille attended Pablo Casals Middle School 181, home to a DFOY site location in the Co-op City section of the Bronx. Camille is a member of the board’s Audit and Fundraising Committees.
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Rene Hamilton serves as an Assistant Vice President for Helmsley Spear focusing on the commercial leasing segment of the market place. Rene began his commercial real estate career with Vicus Partners, a boutique tenant representative brokerage firm, as a tenant agent. With Vicus, his clients ranged from international financial firms, light manufacturing and law firms.
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Lucius T. Outlaw
Lucius T. Outlaw III is an associate professor of law at Howard University School of Law. In addition to teaching criminal law and justice courses, Professor Outlaw is the supervising attorney of the law school’s Criminal Justice Clinic, where students represent indigent clients charged with misdemeanor offenses in D.C. Superior Court.
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Professor Outlaw started his legal career as an associate with Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, D.C. (2001-2004) and then with Mayer Brown LLP’s Washington, D.C. office (2004-2010). At Mayer Brown, Professor Outlaw was promoted to partner in 2009. Professor Outlaw is a graduate of Wesleyan University (B.A.), the George Washington School of Political Management (M.A.), and the University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D.).
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Organization of work with youth | Department of Psychology Professional future
Youth work is a new specialty for Russian universities , however, it is currently a priority both in our country and abroad . After all, youth – is also an object of national-state interests, since it is precisely this that is a strategic resource for the development of the country.
“Young people make up one third of the country’s population — the most dynamic and at the same time vulnerable part of society. One of the most important tasks is the restoration and development of a network of regional and municipal institutions for working with youth at a new level.” V.V. Putin
According to the forecasts of many experts, in the coming decades, the Republic of Moldova in our country will remain one of the most popular in various fields of human activity. Working with youth is the profession of the future.
Youth in the world – 26%, in Russia – 27%, in the Tomsk region – 29%.
Bachelors in Youth Organization are professionals who accompany youth initiatives, organize creative environments for youth development, and are social technologists.
They work in government bodies, educational institutions of all levels, corporations, leisure organizations, public associations and business structures with young people of various social categories from 14 to 30 years old.
In the diploma of graduates will be indicated: “Bachelor in the direction” Organization of work with youth “.
II. Quality of education
The Faculty of Psychology of TSU was the first in Tomsk (since 2007) to start training specialists in working with youth. There are only 47 students in the direction of training “Organization of work with youth” so far, 4 courses, 4 groups, but they are already significant at the faculty, at the university, in the city and in the professional community:
spoke at 23 forums and conferences;
published 9 articles and 2 guides: “Mom, I’m a student” and “Territory of success”;
organized the Creative Incubator business game at the Education. Career. Employment”;
worked as analysts-experts of the Youth Career Forum of the Tomsk Region, experts of the Siberian Youth Assembly 2010;
won 4 All-Russian competitions for social youth projects;
received a grant from the Department of Youth Policy, Physical Culture and Sports of the Tomsk Region for creating a guide to the creative information space for young students “Territory of Success”
received 2 gold medals, 4 diplomas of all-Russian competitions.
Future youth specialists are seriously engaged in scientific work, analyzing promising areas for the development of youth policy:
Youth entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture of schoolchildren
Development of innovative thinking
Youth leisure activities
Creative space (urban, information and art space)
healthy lifestyle for young people
Youth ethnotourism
Social tutoring
International Youth Cooperation
After completing a bachelor’s degree, you can continue your education in any magistracy in the social and humanitarian profile or choose a practical activity.
III. The learning process
in order to enter the undergraduate program in the direction of training “Organization of work with youth”, you must pass the following exams:
Russian;
history;
social science.
We are interested in learning: exclusive courses, highly qualified teachers, individual support in the educational process, a choice of educational trajectories, a creative and tolerant atmosphere.
ORM students are activists of the Nashi, Russian Union of Youth, Young Guard movements, the professional union of student youth, participate in the Youth Career Forum.
They have already created their own associations or regional branches of federal organizations: the Cinemamagic Youth Cinema Club, the Egida Young Family Assistance Agency, the Shining Creative Tutoring School, the branch of the all-Russian youth donor program Blood Type, the branch of the federal program to promote healthy youth lifestyle “Run after me”.
Additional materials on the training profile
Admission rules
Journal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
ARMY COLLECTION No. 3 2023
D. SAMOSVAT,
reserve lieutenant colonel
The process of development of the Russian state and society presents the most serious challenges in the field of education and training of the growing generation. The state needs healthy, courageous, enterprising, disciplined, literate people who are ready to study, work for its benefit and, if necessary, stand up for its defense. Therefore, the military-patriotic education of young people is becoming one of the urgent tasks.
Content of the military-patriotic education of youth
installation, faced unprecedented economic sanctions and the growth of anti-Russian sentiment in the political circles of the United States and Western countries, in geopolitical processes, the information confrontation has intensified. It manifests itself, for example, in the form of a distortion of the meaning of epochal historical events, to which our country was directly related, in the aggressive expansion of elements of alien cultures into the culture of our country, in a surge of Russophobia. Its origins are rooted in the positioning of Russia as a powerful military, economic, cultural and civilizational rival for a number of foreign states. The main object of such informational influence and one of the social groups most vulnerable to it is precisely the youth.
To counter these challenges and threats, the Russian Federation has a state youth policy . It is a system of measures of a regulatory, financial, economic, organizational and managerial, information and analytical, personnel and scientific nature, implemented on the basis of interaction with civil society institutions and citizens, active interdepartmental interaction. These measures are aimed at civic-patriotic and spiritual-moral education of young people, expanding opportunities for effective self-realization of young people and increasing their potential in order to achieve sustainable socio-economic development, global competitiveness, national security of the country, as well as strengthening its leadership positions on the world stage.
The main goals of the state youth policy include:
— creating conditions for increasing civil responsibility for the fate of the country, increasing the level of consolidation of society to ensure national security and sustainable development of the state;
— strengthening citizens’ sense of belonging to the history and culture of Russia, ensuring the continuity of generations of Russians;
– education of citizens who love their Motherland and have an active life position.
In the light of these goals, the military-patriotic education of young people acquires special significance. It is precisely this that should guarantee a significant, and in some cases even a decisive contribution to the formation of harmoniously developed personalities of Russian citizens, trained defenders of the Fatherland.
In addition, the military-patriotic education of young people is also relevant because patriotism as a whole lays the foundation for consolidating society and strengthening the foundations of the state.
Effective steps along this path are impossible without a harmonious, well-functioning system that provides for:
the course of training and education in educational institutions of all kinds and types;
– mass patriotic work organized and carried out by government agencies, social movements and organizations;
– the activities of the media, scientific and other organizations, creative unions, aimed at studying and highlighting the problems of military-patriotic education of youth, at the formation and development of the personality of a citizen and defender of the Fatherland.
Military-patriotic education of youth is an integral part of the patriotic education of citizens of the Russian Federation. It is a multifaceted, systematic, purposeful and coordinated activity of state bodies, public associations and organizations to form young people’s patriotic consciousness, a sense of loyalty to the Fatherland, readiness to defend it as the most important constitutional duty and to ensure the military security of the state in the face of external and internal threats.
Military-patriotic education is designed to awaken in young people love for the Motherland, a sense of respect for the military traditions of the Russian people and its Armed Forces, to help citizens acquire applied military and military-technical knowledge.
The main objectives of the military-patriotic education of young people are:
— the formation of patriotic values and patriotic self-awareness among citizens of the Russian Federation;
– education of a respectful attitude, loyalty to the traditions of the Russian army;
– approval in society of a conscious attitude towards the fulfillment of the constitutional duty to protect the freedom and independence of Russia, ensuring its security and sovereignty;
– active opposition to anti-patriotism, manipulation of information, propaganda of mass culture based on the cult of violence, distortion and falsification of the history of the Fatherland;
– the formation of racial, national, religious tolerance, the development of friendly relations between peoples;
– instilling in citizens a sense of pride, deep respect and reverence for the symbols of the state – the Coat of Arms, the Flag, the Anthem of the Russian Federation, other Russian symbols and historical shrines of the Fatherland.
There are two main components in the content of the military-patriotic education of young people: socio-pedagogical and specific.
The social and pedagogical component forms the core of this type of education. Only by forming the personality of a citizen and patriot of Russia with its inherent values, attitudes, interests, motives for activity and behavior, one can count on the successful solution of more specific tasks to prepare him for the defense of the Fatherland.
The socio-pedagogical component is characterized by a broad focus. It is based on such elements as positive ideological views and positions on major social, historical, moral, political, military and other issues, as well as on the most important spiritual and moral qualities.
Today, when the problem of professionalizing the personnel of the Armed Forces is very acute, the role of the specific component becomes more significant0017 content of military-patriotic education. It involves a deeper and more consistent differentiation of the educational process, comprehensive work on military-patriotic education, taking into account the specific tasks that will be assigned to the future defenders of the Fatherland.
A specific component of military-patriotic education is aimed at preparing young men for a certain military occupation and provides “instrumental readiness” for the performance of military duty.
It has a powerful practice-oriented and activity orientation, that is, every future soldier must realize his role and place in the defense of the Fatherland, understand the high personal responsibility for fulfilling the requirements of military service, develop the conviction that the Fatherland must be defended, form others qualities that are essential for the successful performance of job duties.
The content platform of a specific component of military-patriotic education is love for the Fatherland, fidelity to civic and military duty, courage, fortitude, selflessness, valor, courage, mutual assistance.
Military-patriotic education of young people proceeds in the following main areas:
— spiritual and moral — awareness of the personality of higher values, ideals, guidelines, socially significant processes and phenomena of real life, the development of high culture and education, the formation of highly moral, professional and ethical standards of behavior, components of military honor, responsibility and collectivism;
– historical – knowledge of the history of the Fatherland, the place and role of Russia in the historical process, the heroic past of different generations, awareness of the uniqueness of the Fatherland, inseparability from it, pride in its history, responsibility for what is happening in society and the state;
— political and legal — formation of a deep understanding of constitutional and military duty, political and legal events and processes in society and the state, military policy.
The main institution that organizes the entire system of military-patriotic education, ensures its functioning, controls its effectiveness and final results, is the state.
Military-patriotic education of youth is one of the directions of the Russian state youth policy in the long term. One of the most important legal documents on which it relies is the federal project “Patriotic Education” within the framework of the national project “Education”.
Federal project “Patriotic education”:
– aimed at ensuring the functioning of the system of patriotic education of citizens of the Russian Federation;
– ensures the development of educational work in educational institutions of general and vocational education, holding events of a patriotic orientation;
– involves strengthening the educational component in the classroom, during extracurricular activities and in the additional education of children: students are instilled with basic values in the classroom, in hobby classes and at mass events.
The main goal of the project is to bring up a harmoniously developed and socially responsible personality based on the spiritual and moral values of the peoples of the Russian Federation, historical and national cultural traditions by involving 25% of the citizens of the Russian Federation in the system of patriotic education by 2025.
For information
As part of the federal project “Patriotic Education of Citizens of the Russian Federation”, it is planned to develop a system of interaction between different generations to ensure continuity, support public initiatives and projects related to the patriotic education of children and youth.
In the course of the project, educational work is being developed in educational institutions of general and vocational education, events of a patriotic tone are being held.
The main legal acts of the federal level in the field of military-patriotic education of youth can be considered as follows:
– The Constitution of the Russian Federation, which secured the right of citizens to education, as well as the military duty of citizens of the Russian Federation;
– Federal Law of March 28, 1998 No. 53-FZ “On military duty and military service.”
Article 14 of the law is devoted to the military-patriotic education of citizens. It states that “The Government of the Russian Federation, executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local governments, together with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, other federal executive authorities and federal state bodies in which military service is provided for by this Federal Law, and officials of organizations are obliged systematically carry out work on the military-patriotic education of citizens … … Training received by citizens in military-patriotic youth and children’s associations, public-state organizations that carry out military-patriotic education and organize competitions in military-applied and service-applied sports is taken into account by draft commissions in determining the type and type of troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as well as other troops, military formations and bodies in which they will perform military service upon conscription.
A major role in the system of military-patriotic education of young people is assigned to the interaction of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation with state authorities, state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and youth public associations.
This interaction accelerates the solution of the main task of military-patriotic education – the formation of a deep understanding of patriotic duty among citizens, the readiness to defend the Motherland, and in general – the education of citizens capable of ensuring the security of the Fatherland, strengthening the integrity and unity of the country.
At the same time, the effectiveness of the military-patriotic education system ultimately depends on how well a citizen develops patriotic, moral-psychological and other personal qualities that are valuable in this context.
Organization of the military-patriotic education of young servicemen in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
ic consciousness, love for To the Fatherland, the people and its accomplishments, readiness to fulfill civic duty and constitutional obligations to protect the interests of the Motherland.
A number of the main components of military-patriotic education in the Russian Armed Forces include:
– educating young servicemen of a deep understanding of the purpose of the Armed Forces, the features of their construction and functioning, understanding by servicemen of their personal role in the performance of the tasks facing the Armed Forces, especially the tasks of maintaining a high constant combat readiness;
– the formation of loyalty to the Military Oath and Regulations, the habit of following their requirements both in peacetime and in wartime;
– development of the desire to master all the secrets of military affairs, the military profession, to the mastery of military equipment, weapons and methods of their use;
– the development of high discipline, unquestioning obedience to commanders and superiors, the strengthening of military partnership;
– the formation of high moral and combat qualities, especially those that are necessary for personnel in battle;
– education of stamina, courage, courage, ability to endure the most severe trials in order to achieve victory over the enemy;
– education of servicemen in the spirit of pride for belonging to the Russian Armed Forces, to their part, the desire to develop and enrich their combat traditions.
The formation and development of patriotism and loyalty to military duty among military personnel is the main task of educational work.
At the personal level, patriotism acts as the most important, stable characteristic of a person, expressed in his worldview, moral ideals, and norms of behavior.
The feeling of patriotism is formed, first of all, under the influence of the conditions of the socio-economic and spiritual life of society. And since the essence of society is changing, the character, nature of patriotism is also in constant development.
So, for example, the emergence of patriotic feelings in young servicemen is positively influenced by a well-organized, intense process of combat training, which is difficult to establish without the participation of commanders and chiefs, specialists from military-political bodies.
The core of the activity for the education of patriotic soldiers is the formation of their patriotic consciousness, explanation of the provisions of the Military Oath, military regulations, the requirements of orders of the Minister of Defense on issues of combat training and performance of official duties. It is important that every serviceman deeply realizes that the true expression of his patriotic aspirations is excellent combat training and conscious discipline.
For these purposes, planned classes in the system of combat training, especially in military-political training, cultural and leisure activities and other forms of mass work are widely used.
The key ways of forming patriotism and fidelity to military duty among young servicemen are:
— education in history;
– education on military traditions and rituals;
– education on the values of morality and morality.
Education in history involves an active appeal to the heroic pages of the past and present of our country and its Armed Forces. Centuries-old experience shows that the deeper a person knows the history of his native country, the more accurately he will be able to comprehend its present and realize his place in it.
Here, for example, classes, lectures and talks, themed evenings and quizzes on national military history open wide opportunities for the formation of personality. All this allows young people to get better acquainted with the most important military-historical episodes for our Fatherland, to comprehend the combat traditions of the Russian Armed Forces. It is quite possible that vivid examples of the courage and valor of our ancestors will not leave indifferent modern soldiers and sailors, will arouse in them a subconscious craving to imitate past exploits, to perform courageous deeds in combat conditions. The effect of such classes will increase if they are carried out in rooms and museums of military glory, in local museums of local lore, which is practiced in some military units.
Education of patriotism on the basis of military traditions and rituals should not be neglected either. Military traditions are part of national-state traditions.
The paramount combat traditions of the Russian army include: courage and mass heroism; loyalty to the military oath; selflessness and self-sacrifice in battle for the sake of achieving a common victory; mutual benefit and military fraternity; respect for the commander and his protection in battle; humane attitude towards the defeated enemy, prisoners, etc.
One of the forms of education of patriotism on the basis of military traditions and rituals is the promotion of martial traditions, in particular, conducting courage lessons. In military units, they are most often dedicated to the exploits of fellow soldiers, significant events from the history of the unit, type, type of troops. In addition, if a military unit is located not far from the areas of famous battles of the past, its personnel may take part in the Memory Watch, in search activities, in the improvement of places of military burials and obelisks.
Military rituals have a huge emotional and instructive effect on soldiers: the solemn acceptance of the Military oath, the removal of the Battle Banner, the acceptance of young recruits into the army, seeing off the retired servicemen to the reserve. As a rule, the delivery of military weapons and the transfer of military equipment make a strong emotional impression on newcomers to the army, form in them a sense of pride in belonging to the Russian Armed Forces, to glorified units and formations.
One of the vectors of the military-patriotic education of young people is to explain to them the meaning and content of both the national-state symbols of the Russian Federation – the Coat of Arms, the Flag and the Anthem, public holidays, and the system of official military symbols, flags, combat banners, banners, insignia, insignia and other heraldic signs.
No less important is the study of the best domestic works of literature and art of a patriotic nature, participation in amateur performances, visits to historical and memorable places.
The group of forms education of patriotism on the values of morality and morality includes forms aimed at the formation of culture and interethnic communication skills of young soldiers.
The education of patriotism on the values of morality and morality provides for the following postulates:
– no one has the right to restrict military personnel in the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of the Russian Federation;
– humanistic attitude towards a person of any nationality, respect for his national characteristics, traditions, cultural values;
– tolerant, tactful attitude towards interethnic differences, differences in interests, views, judgments;
– categorical rejection of injustice, discrimination, oppression.
The success of the work carried out in the Armed Forces on the patriotic education of young servicemen depends on many factors and, above all, on the activity and initiative of the leadership, employees of the military-political level. The personal example of commanders and chiefs has a tangible educational value. An outstanding military teacher, General M.I. Dragomirov repeatedly emphasized: “They work for the officer who works himself! And they go to the death of the one who himself does not shy away from it.
It should be noted that the cornerstone of educating young servicemen in a military-patriotic spirit is instilling high military discipline in them. High discipline is one of the most important properties, without which both the full-fledged personality of a warrior and all the specific activities of the army and navy are unthinkable.
In the course of moral education, the concept of discipline as a military duty is formed among servicemen. This develops their respect for the laws on which the rule of law in the army and navy is based, aims the personnel at the exact and strict observance of the Military Oath and military regulations.
In garrisons, military camps, military-patriotic events with young people are held on the basis of Officers’ Houses, officer clubs, rooms of military glory or military history museums, using the potential of military song and dance ensembles, military bands.
Guidelines
In the introductory remarks, it is desirable for the lesson leader to explain in simple terms why the topic under study on MLA is relevant today, to voice the objectives of the lesson, to name its main blocks.
When considering educational issues, it is necessary to show the place, role and significance of the military-patriotic education of young people in our country as one of the directions of the state youth policy of Russia, to reveal the main ways and forms of activity of officials of the Armed Forces in the field of military-patriotic education of military personnel.
To increase the audience’s interest in the lesson, the leader may ask several students to compare the effectiveness of various practical forms and methods of military-patriotic education, and justify their opinion.
In conclusion, it is necessary to make brief conclusions, answer questions, and give recommendations for studying the literature.
LITERATURE:
Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated July 21, 2020 No. 474 “On the national development goals of the Russian Federation for the period until 2030”.
Fundamentals of the state youth policy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2025 (approved by order of the Government of the Russian Federation of 29November 2014 No. 2403-r).
Federal project “Patriotic education of citizens of the Russian Federation”.
Order of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation of October 15, 2014 No. 745 “On approval of the procedure for interaction between military command and control bodies, formations, military units and organizations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in organizing and conducting events for the military-patriotic education of citizens of the Russian Federation.
If you’re planning to work in childcare, you’d be happy to know that it is certainly a very rewarding career. It comes with numerous benefits and with a little bit of patience and effort, you can make a successful career out of it.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the number of workers in daycare will likely spike by 90% through 2020. This could be due to the growing number of women getting back to work after birthing and the steady growth in the number of daycare institutions and kindergartens.
That said, there are a number of different jobs available in childcare and each role has different responsibilities, educational requirements, and remuneration levels. This article will serve as a guide to take you through the various job profiles present within the child daycare sector. Let’s start with the basics first.
Childcare Workers: Who Are They?
Childcare workers look after the children and cater to their basic needs while their parents are at work. They help in establishing and enforcing routines or schedules, overseeing play, and assisting with cleaning, dressing, etc. They may help older kids with homework or assist young children to prepare for kindergarten.
Some of the main responsibilities of a daycare worker include:
– Supervising and monitoring the children’s safety. – Helping children maintain good hygiene. – Preparing and organizing snacks and mealtimes for kids. – Changing the diapers of toddlers and infants. – Developing routines and schedules to ensure the kids have enough playtime, physical activity, and rest. – Implementing a curriculum or organizing activities that enable kids to understand and discover their interests. – Watching for signs of developmental or emotional problems and making the guardians or parents of the issues. – Keeping records of children’s passion, routines, and progress.
As a childcare provider, you may also read or play with toddlers and babies to instruct basic concepts. For instance, you can teach them about sharing and taking turns by letting them play with other kids.
Childcare Worker Roles:
Daycare Director
The duties of a daycare director involve ensuring the safety of the children and making sure the childcare facility is operating smoothly. They oversee daily programs and inspect the childcare educators and other staff to ensure that they care for the children appropriately and remain compliant with safety and health regulations.
Aside from supervising and training the staff within the facility, they are also responsible for preparing budgets. That said, connecting with the guardians or parents to discuss their child’s progress is the daycare director’s most important responsibility.
Daycare directors tend to have a childhood education degree. Some centers or employers may even require you to have 5 to 10 years of work experience or to get certification for running a childcare facility. To secure the role of a daycare director, your education, experience, and credentials will play a major role.
As for their salary, daycare directors made an average median wage of $23.18 an hour in 2019, translating to a total of $48,210 a year, as per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Office Administrator
Child daycares require administrators to supervise business management, budgets, and finances. Their duties vary but generally, it involves communicating with parents and making sure their requirements are met, admitting their kids to the institution, and coming up with policies to ensure the childcare center is operating at its best.
Administrators also oversee the pre-school teachers and childcare workers and see to it that the staff meets state standards for training and education. Some states require administrators to run background checks on the facility’s staff.
The eligibility criteria for daycare administrators vary by center and state. For instance, some employers and states will require you to have an early childhood education degree, while a high school diploma suffices for some. There are also cases where a specific amount of work experience is required in some states. For instance, in California, you may practice as a daycare administrator if you have teaching experience for 2 years.
In terms of salary, you may expect to make an average median salary of $46.8k a year in the US. Also, administrators working for top-tier childcare programs make about $35.14 an hour and up to $73,086 annually.
Preschool Teacher
Preschool teachers offer care for young children, typically around the ages of 3 to 5. Services vary from basic daycare services to academic instruction and enrichment activities. They prepare kids for kindergarten by helping them follow a routine and teaching social skills.
Primarily, they use stories and play to help the children develop. Additional duties of preschool teachers involve keeping kids safe, ordering supplies, planning snacks, attending meetings, and liaising with guardians.
Most preschool teachers work for private daycare centers, while a small percentage of them are working in schools, both public and private. To be a Head Start teacher, a high school diploma along with a certification in pre-childhood education is the minimum requirement.
Additionally, by law, fifty percent of preschool teachers require a degree in childhood education or any related subject. In terms of wage, the latest study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the median wage for preschool teachers is $16.66 an hour and $34,650 annually.
Childcare Assistant
If you’re to take the role as a childcare assistant, you will have the option to work in multiple settings, including private houses and full-service daycare facilities. Primarily, you’ll have to assist primary caregivers and preschool teachers.
You also need to ensure that every kid under your care receives personal attention and care and is in a comfortable and safe environment. While you will mostly work with kids around the ages of 0-3 years, there are some settings where you will need to supervise older children too.
When caring for infants and young kids, you must make sure the equipment such as car seats, swings, and cribs are all in good condition and that every child is always safe. Most of the time, your work will involve changing diapers, feeding, and comforting the children. Other responsibilities include providing stimulation, socialization, and entertainment play activities.
As for qualifications, most states require you to possess a degree in childcare education and other related certification. In terms of salary, the BLS suggests that teacher’s assistants made $27,920 per year in 2019.
Early Childhood Educators
This is another fulfilling job in childcare. Early childhood educators are responsible for providing early education and care to infants and young kids between the ages of 0 and 5.
You can work in different settings, including private households, schools, community centers, childcare facilities, and kindergartens. Contrary to popular belief, your role as an early childhood teacher isn’t just to play with children.
Rather, you’re responsible for preparing structured learning schedules and routines for the kids, stimulating their growing minds, inspiring them, and monitoring everything from meal times to free play.
You will have to create different activities that will help the kids grow both intellectually and socially. In addition to that, you must create a learning environment that inspires exploration, curiosity, and problem-solving in children.
Like most childcare roles, you’ll need a degree or a certification in childcare education. In terms of wage, you can expect to make an average salary of $13.52 an hour, estimating to about $28,100 per annum.
Au Pair
Au pairs are childcare workers who live with a family or guardian and takes care of their children. As an au pair, you will be catering to the kids’ basic needs and even tutor them. In some cases, you may even be responsible for cleaning and cooking.
The working hours of an au pair depend on the employer’s requirements. In exchange for your time, you get a small amount of salary, followed by food and accommodation. Traditionally, this job is primarily taken up by young employees who wish to travel overseas. For instance, most childcare workers in Australia take up this role and explore the world.
Talented au pairs with good work experience are in high demand and can easily find work anywhere in the world. Additionally, based on the arrangements you make with the host family, you can expect to get a minimum weekly pocket money of $195.75.
Babysitter/Nanny
Babysitters offer temporary childcare services depending on the family’s requirements. Most families keep a list of trusted babysitters they can contact to supervise and care for their child for some hours, especially when they are running errands, at work, or attending social events.
While the family may leave some instructions concerning the kid’s eating and sleeping schedule, you will have to ensure the children’s safety and engage them in stimulating activities. You may expect to do some cleaning chores as well.
Nannies, on the other hand, are quite similar to babysitters in terms of responsibilities. For instance, you may be required to perform housework, do laundry, clean, and even take kids to activities or appointments.
That said, they are more involved in the kids’ lives and usually spend more hours with them, unlike babysitters. Also, they are more qualified and experienced than au pairs or babysitters. Plus, they make more remuneration. Nannies make about $19.14 an hour on average.
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Every job roles mentioned in this article are quite important in the childcare industry. Choosing a career in this industry can be quite fun and fulfilling.
Now that you know about the different roles available in childcare, remember that to really make it in this industry, you must be patient, willing to learn constantly, and most importantly, love kids.
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What they do:
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
On the job, you would:
Maintain a safe play environment.
Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
Communicate with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people’s reactions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
pay attention to something without being distracted
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
Self Control
Concern for Others
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
You might use software like this on the job:
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Computer based training software
Educational software
Schoology
Multi-media educational software
Nearpod
Seesaw
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high school diploma/GED or associate’s degree usually needed
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Totem Lake KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Kirkland, WA
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Totem Lake KinderCare
Welcome to Totem Lake KinderCare
Welcome to Totem Lake KinderCare! We are located in Kirkland, WA. We are committed to serving children here in King County, and throughout the day, students at our center work in groups and as individuals to problem-solve and build self-esteem. We build a warm, welcoming, and supportive classroom for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. It’s our mission from the moment you walk into our center that you feel welcomed and a part of our KinderCare family!
Meet Elaine Pogliano, Our Center Director
Meet Elaine Pogliano! She is the Center Director at Totem Lake KinderCare in Kirkland, WA. Elaine attended the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil where she earned a degree in Statistics, John Hopkins University where she earned her Child Development Associate in Infant/Toddler, and Rasmussen University where she earned a degree in Special Education and Early Childhood. She has been with KinderCare for nineteen years, and before that she was an assistant director. Outside of work, Elaine enjoys reading, taking walks on the beach, looking for sea glass, biking, and spending time with her dog. Her favorite quote is, “All grown-ups were once children… but only few of them remember it.”- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Totem Lake KinderCare Programs
Our Teachers
Family Stories
FAQs
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Totem Lake KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks-1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1-2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2-3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3-4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4-5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3-12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2-4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2-4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)
Spanish
Spanish Adventures provides young learners with a foundation for later success with
the Spanish language. Music, games, children’s Spanish literature, and other tools give
children multiple opportunities to hear, practice, and see Spanish language to develop
vocabulary and conversation skills. Curriculum includes lessons on greetings, numbers,
colors, animals, family, body parts, and pets, as well as how to engage conversationally
during common scenarios at home, a restaurant, or at the zoo.
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!
Our Teachers
We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist’s Heart
“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
~~Kathie,
I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks. The Totem Lake center has been an extreme blessing for us these last 9 months. Nolan adores his teachers and classmates, and we always felt so welcomed and loved – through good times and bad. We loved watching him learn with Ms. Liz and other infant-room helpers, and loved seeing his face light up when he recognized his friends and favorite toys each morning.
We’re sad to pull him out of daycare but for right now this is what’s best for our family. Thank you for being a great director and managing a great KinderCare center. Hope we can work with you again in the future!
Warmly, Marissa R
Marissa R – KinderCare Parent
I just wanted to take the time to write and say that our entire family really appreciates the hard working folks at the KinderCare in Totem Lake. My son just moved to this center in June and we’ve had such a positive experience so far — everyone from the director Ms Kathie to his teachers (Ms. Sayeda and Ms. Magdalina) are really caring and helpful. Drop-offs are hard with our little one but Ms. Liliana makes it so easy and our son just adores her.
We also had a recent allergy scare at home that ended us going to the ER. The center was so wonderful in working with us to be sure our son got the nutrients he needed and careful to avoid foods that could make him ill. When I come to pick him up he is dancing and having fun with Ms. Wasam and singing the wheels on the bus. Its just reassuring and a blessing to know that he is well taken care by such a great group of people. Thank you so much!
Rukia F. – KinderCare Parent
We have had our child at this location since 12 weeks. We are so happy with the friendships, the learning and activities, thoughtfulness and partnership of Katie and her staff. Making this decision was the best one we made for our child. The team has also handled the pandemic with a very thoughtful and safe approach each day. We feel very confident that our child is thriving, having fun and is safe! We will be sad to graduate from this school in the near future, we will miss all of the staff!
Jen D – KinderCare Parent
Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,
please share your story with us
.
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Totem Lake KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Totem Lake KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.
Juanita KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Kirkland, WA
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Juanita KinderCare
Welcome to Juanita KinderCare
Welcome to the Juanita KinderCare in Kirkland, WA! Our center is proud to serve children from all around this beautiful corner of the Puget Sound region. Given the importance of early childhood development, we take our role in shaping each child’s learning experience very seriously. Our programs are designed to ensure every child has an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, our staff works hard to help children develop confidence for life!
Juanita KinderCare Programs
Our Teachers
Family Stories
FAQs
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Juanita KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks-1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1-2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2-3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3-4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4-5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Before- and After-School Programs (5-12 Years)
You can count on us to provide reliable care for your school-ager while you’re
at work, with safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and
back! Whether your child wants to start a drama club, build a volcano, or
create a comic book, they will have a place to follow their dreams. Your child
will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun!
School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you
can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused
on fun. We welcome children ages 5-12 during school break times and make sure they have a
sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3-12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2-4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2-4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!
Our Teachers
We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist’s Heart
“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
Hi Miranda, I hope story helps to show how great the center is and especially you! I wish I could say that I was just another family without any problems. But I’m not. I was a surprised single father last February and had no idea a baby was coming to me. But he did. I showed up to KinderCare with a baby that I had no clue what to do with. Miranda and Julie quickly came to my rescue. Not only did they take care of my son all day, they gave me tips and advice on how to be a father. Recently my son’s mom decided to stir up trouble. Her husband called the center and told them that he was my son’s father and wanted information and to come see my son. Miranda was not having it. The way and manner that she handled the situation without being rude (which is something I couldn’t of done!), or anything else, but super professional. She explained to my son’s mother’s husband that she wasn’t able to confirm anything he was asking and that she wouldn’t be able to help him. He harassed her on the phone for over 40 minutes trying to manipulate and lie to Miranda for information about my son. She handled it so well and so professionally. I’m proud to be a KinderCare parent and to have my son learning there. There is no other place that I really feel would be as safe as KinderCare. They’ve come to be more like “friends of the family” then just staff at my daycare. Especially Miranda. Thanks for the super great and awesome workI
Justin T. – KinderCare Parent
Emily at KinderCare Juanita is just amazing and welcoming to me as I am new to Seattle and moving is hard enough but transitioning with kids makes the process so stressful. Emily made everything so wonderful and easy. She was very reassuring and attentive and had great customer service!
Michelle C. – KinderCare Parent
Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,
please share your story with us
.
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Juanita KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Juanita KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.
Vitamin E 180mg, Kirkland Signature, 500 Capsules (USA)
Strengthens the immune system
Slows down cell aging
Free from artificial colors and preservatives
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient, meaning that the body does not synthesize the element on its own. However, vitamin E plays an important role in promoting health, so it is necessary to provide for the intake of this element in the body with food or in the form of supplements. The element is found in some plant foods: sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados, spinach, asparagus, chard and broccoli. There is also some vitamin present in cold-pressed nut oils from nuts and avocados. However, for a regular intake of the element, vitamin supplements should be consumed.
The two main uses of vitamin E in the human body are to strengthen the immune system and perform antioxidant functions. Vitamin E is an important part of the cell membranes of the immune system.
The substance (in the form of alpha-tocopherol) is also a powerful antioxidant. The body produces free radicals – oxygen-containing substances that “wander” through the organs, cause cell oxidation, which in turn is one of the causes of organ aging. Under conditions of stress, smoking and unhealthy environmental conditions, the amount of free radicals in the body increases rapidly.
Antioxidants act as free radical scavengers. Vitamin E, being a fat-soluble antioxidant, acts in hydrophobic areas such as cell membranes. This property provides the advantage of vitamin E over water-soluble antioxidants. That is why regular intake of this element in the body is important for maintaining health.
Warning:
consult a physician before use in case of cardiovascular problems, diabetes, pregnancy, before surgery.
How to use:
1 capsule daily, preferably with meals.
Composition:
vitamin E (dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), gelatin, glycerin.
The composition of the product or the appearance of the packaging may vary if the supplier or manufacturer makes changes without prior notice.
About the manufacturer
Kirkland Signature is the private label of the well-known retail chain Costco Wholesale. The brand was founded in 1995 and is hugely popular in the US, where consumers know how to count their money and are best at saving where possible. The name comes from the city where the headquarters of the Costco corporation was located from 1987 to 1996. The launch of its own production was carefully thought out – the company found directions in which it was able to offer a cheaper, but the same quality product. Kirkland’s offerings match the performance of the market leaders, but cost an average of 20% less.
For more information, see our article on Kirkland.
Minoxidil 5% Kirkland USA
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Minoxidil Kirkland from Kirkland Signature USA
Lotion Minoxidil Kirkland will help restore hair health – a new original remedy for hair loss and baldness of any kind. The effectiveness of the drug has been proven by scientific research, it is available to a wide range of people who, for various reasons, have suffered from baldness. The results from the use of Minoxidil Kirkland lotion will not keep you waiting long.
Clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of minoxidil in men and women. In our shop you can order the Kirkland lotion that best suits your expectations.
With Kirkland Signature Minoxidil:
you save money on medical interventions and procedures that must be taken in courses; forget about the need to use expensive shampoos and the use of pseudo-healing folk remedies, which only delay time and exacerbate the problem.
How to use Minoxidil lotion? Apply the drug twice a day, 1 ml on the washed and dried scalp. After applying the drug, washing your hair is not recommended for 3-4 hours. The maximum dose of the solution is considered to be 1 ml per day – this amount is enough to get a visible effect of hair restoration in a few months. Combining minoxidil with other drugs is necessary only after prior consultation with a specialist.
Apply the product evenly over the entire problem area of the skin. If scalp irritation occurs, any quality soothing shampoo should be used. The irritation usually goes away after a few days. You can complete the application with a massage with your fingers or a special mesoscooter that enhances blood circulation and absorption of the drug. You can also purchase a mesoscooter in our store.
Minoxidil Lotion 5% Kirkland is the choice of millions of people around the world who are struggling with the problem of baldness. Subject to the instructions, one bottle is enough for 1 month of use.
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Plantation KinderCare (2023 Profile) – Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Welcome to our center. We aspire to make your family a part of our
KinderCare home. Our teachers are loving and nurturing and do a
fantastic job at implementing our Early Foundations curriculum to
benefit each child’s core developmental areas. Your child is
promised to be engaged and learning while feeling comfortable and
having fun.
Your child health and safety is of key importance to us here at
KinderCare. Some of the features we offer to make your family feel
more secure include: all staff are CPR & First Aid Certified; we
utilize a mandatory cleaning checklist per class, keypad entry, all
our outdoor play areas are fenced, proper hand washing procedures
are practiced by teachers and children, we ensure that criminal
background checks are done for all staff, all our classroom
cleaning supplies are kept locked and out of children’s reach, we
only allowed pre-approved pick ups with photo identification to
pick up your child, monthly fire and disaster drills are practiced
and our teachers use a Child Supervision Record every thirty
minutes. Your child is sure to be in the best of care with us!
Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for Plantation KinderCare?
The application deadline for Plantation KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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If you’re the lucky one organizing a baby shower, picking a theme can help with the planning and with the vibe of the shower. As there are so many baby shower themes for boys to choose from, we’re here to highlight some of the best, and to guide you through how to bring each one to life with ideas for decorations, food, and games.
By the way, all of these baby shower themes for boys can also work for girls, and it’s always wise to check with the mom-to-be to make sure she’s happy to reveal her baby’s gender before you start planning the event.
Jungle Theme
We all know the new baby will be the king of the jungle (and possibly born to be wild), making this the perfect baby shower theme for a boy!
Decoration Ideas
Put some luscious indoor plants around the food table
Hang some black, yellow, and green balloons
Ask a few guests to bring jungle animal toys to decorate the buffet table; after the event, the toys can be taken home by the mom-to-be
As a centerpiece that then becomes a gift for the mom-to-be, a jungle diaper cake is perfect
Food Ideas
Choose jungle-themed fruits like bananas, mangos, and pineapples, or go for more exotic tropical fruits like coconuts and papayas
You could serve cupcakes decorated to look like monkey faces
Make a cake in the shape of an elephant
It’s relatively easy to create a dip platter that looks like a lion: Put some dip—like hummus—on a tray, have carrot sticks radiating out to look like the lion’s mane, then add some other veggies for the eyes, nose, and mouth
For drinks, serve banana smoothies or some green-colored soda or punch labeled “jungle juice. ” Jugs of lemonade can be labeled the “watering hole,” and chocolate fondue can be called the “mud pit.”
Game Idea
Invite your guests to play this baby animals game, where guests match the animal (e.g., kangaroo) to the baby name (e.g., joey).
You can also create your own jungle-themed version, including animals like an elephant (paired with calf) and a tiger (paired with cub).
Superheroes Theme
There is no doubt that the mom-to-be is a hero, and this baby shower theme for boys is great because you can cast a wide net. You don’t have to pick just one superhero—why not include elements of several different ones?
Decoration Ideas
Go for strong primary colors like red, blue, and yellow when choosing balloons, the tablecloth, paper plates, cups, straws, and napkins
If you’ve decided to pick one superhero, use the colors of that specific superhero for the decorations
Since this is a popular theme, check your local party supply store to shop for decorations to match
If you have cheese cubes or olives on the buffet table, stick toothpicks in them with little paper signs that say “Wham,” “Boom,” or “Pow. “
Food Ideas
Bake cookies in the shape of baby bodysuits and decorate them to look like the costumes of iconic superheroes
Use different-colored fruits to create a fruit platter in the shape of superhero icons
Serve some green candy, and label it “kryptonite”
Frost cupcakes and cake pops to match the colors you choose for the theme—you can do this easily with food dye.
Game Ideas
Play a superhero quiz or superhero bingo with famous superhero logos or fun facts. Give a prize to the winner.
Ask guests to write down what superpowers they hope the little one will have. This will be a beautiful keepsake for the parents to look back on in the years to come.
Tiny Gentleman Theme
This cute baby shower theme for a boy really celebrates the mom-to-be’s little man.
Decoration Ideas
For the color scheme, try elegant tones like black, charcoal, and gold or silver
Consider adding patterns like houndstooth, herringbone, or tartan
Add a dash of color like burgundy or cobalt blue to the décor if you wish
Group together cutlery sets with napkins folded into a rectangle, and cinch the bundle together with a short piece of ribbon to create a bow tie shape
For on-theme straws, cut a mustache shape out of cardboard, punch a hole in the middle, and then thread the top of a bendy straw through the hole. Every time someone takes a sip she’ll be wearing a mustache!
Food Ideas
Ice cookies in the shape of a suit, mustache, bow tie, necktie, top hat, or shoe
If you have a cake, decorate it with frosting to form suspenders and a bow tie
“Dress up” cupcakes in black-tie attire using white frosting for the shirt and black frosting for the jacket and bow tie; then add silver beads for the shirt buttons.
Game Ideas
Cowboys or Wild West Theme
Host a country-themed baby shower by taking inspiration from the Wild West and cowboys. Yeehaw!
Decoration Ideas
Experiment with a rustic décor by going for colors like red, brown, blue, and cream when picking a tablecloth, napkins, and paper plates
Use a cowhide print as a basis for decorations
Accessorize with scattered hay, cacti in pots, or wheat stems in vases near the food table
Use toy ponies or a rocking horse as decorations, and after the party, these can be given to the mom-to-be for her little cowboy to play with when he’s old enough
Pull out your cowboy hat or cowboy boots, too (you can wear these or use as decorations)
Turn on some country-western music for added atmosphere
Make sure guests know they’re wanted at the party, so design the invites to look like an old-fashioned “Wanted” poster.
Food Ideas
Decorate cupcakes, cake pops, or cookies to look like cowboy hats, horseshoes, cowboy boots, sheriff’s badges, cowhide, or a Western-style belt buckle
If you decide on a cake, try designing it in the shape of a cowboy with different colored frosting for each tier to create the cowboy hat, red bandana, blue shirt, and leather vest
Serve snacks in baskets and the bottled drinks in galvanized steel troughs or buckets, labeled the “Wild West Saloon”
Melt chocolate into candy molds in the shapes of cowboy boots or cowboy hats to create on-theme chocolate lollipops.
Game Ideas
Pour lots and lots of wrapped candies into a cowboy hat, and ask guests to guess how many there are—the guest who guesses closest wins a prize
Play the first few seconds of country songs, and ask your guests to name the song—the guest with the most correct answers wins, proving she’s the biggest country music fan at the shower!
Baby Under Construction Theme
This unique baby shower theme for boys is perfect because the mom-to-be’s baby is truly under construction!
Decoration Ideas
Go for colors like yellow, black, brown, and orange when choosing the tablecloth, balloons, paper plates, and plastic cutlery sets
Purchase inexpensive props at your local hardware supply store like a traffic cone, a “caution” sign, or a hard hat
Check your garage for props like a hammer, tape measure, or a wheelbarrow, which can be filled with ice to double as a drink tub
Create a construction site out of the food table: Wrap empty boxes in yellow, brown, or black-colored wrapping paper, get some fake grass, use black cardboard to create roads, and add toy trucks and cars
Add cutouts of construction site signs, and add those along with bowls of food throughout the site
Create a gift table that has a sign saying “Dump gifts here”
Hang a playful banner saying “Caution! Bump Ahead” or “Mommy at Work”
If guests are wondering about an on-theme gift idea, suggest a toy dump truck, building blocks, or even a construction set game—any of which can also be used as part of the décor before they are given.
Food Ideas
Get crafty with the frosting on your desserts; for example, design cookies to look like orange traffic cones, fluorescent yellow safety vests, or tools like hammers and drills
Frost a cake with “Baby Under Construction” lettering
Use the back of a toy dump truck to hold chips or popcorn before it is given as a gift
Tie cutlery sets together with a ribbon, and add a note that says “tools.”
Game Ideas
A great interactive game idea is to have lots of arts and crafts supplies available for guests to use. Ask attendees to “build” their own decorations to hang on a DIY mobile, or to create some wall art to hang up in the baby’s nursery.
Sports Themes
Does your guest of honor have a favorite sport like tennis or baseball, soccer or basketball? If yes, she may love a sports-themed shower. In addition, if the mom-to-be has a favorite sports team, you can even narrow the theme down, and base it around her team’s colors and mascots. There are no rules, so you can keep to a general sports theme, one specific sport, or go all-in for one team. It will be an all-star baby shower no matter what you choose.
Decoration Ideas
Vary the color scheme and decorations depending on the sport(s) you pick. For example, a basketball-themed party lends itself to black and orange; a baseball-themed party could be more about red, white, and green
If you’ve picked a team to base the theme around, go with the team colors
Make sure your balloons, napkins, and paper plates match your chosen colors
Use a green tablecloth on the food table to represent the playing field
Place a label card next to the food that says “Concession Stand”
Hang sports pennants over the buffet table that say “Rookie of the Year” and “Welcome to the Team”
Design invites in the style of a ticket to a sporting event, with the date and time of the shower, and an “Admit One” strip at the end.
Food Ideas
Offer typical stadium-style foods like hot dogs, French fries, peanuts, and cotton candy
For a slam dunk, decorate cake pops, cupcakes, or cookies to look like balls (e.g., basketballs, footballs, or baseballs).
Game Idea
For a fun, yet competitive game, take bets or guesses on when the Big Game Day will be. The guest who ends up guessing the baby’s birth date correctly (or most closely) can be given a prize after the baby is born. Let the games begin!
Outer Space Theme
The new baby boy will no doubt be the center of his parents’ universe, so this is the perfect theme to guarantee an out-of-this-world celebration.
Decoration Ideas
The sky is the limit in terms of decorations, so take inspiration from everything from stars and the moon to rocket ships
Use darker colors like black and navy blue, with pops of color like orange, yellow, silver, or gold to represent the sun and stars
Cut various space-themed shapes out of different-colored cardboard, and hang these planets, moons, stars, and spaceships on strings or fishing line from the ceiling
Hang a banner that says “Welcome to the Universe” or “X Weeks/Days Until Liftoff” based on the mom-to-be’s due date
Make sure the invites reflect the outer space theme, and your guests will be counting down until blastoff!
Food Ideas
Decorate cake pops in the colors of the different planets, and call them “planet pops” and position them around a cake decorated like the solar system
If you choose to have a tiered cake, frost it to look like a rocket ship or an astronaut
Decorate cupcakes with dark blue frosting, and then sprinkle some edible stars on them
Ice cookies using a mixture of purple and aqua food dye to look like the galaxy.
Game Ideas
Ask guests to help decorate the baby’s galaxy (actually a mobile to hang above the crib): Prepare small bits of felt in different colors, and have needles and thread ready. Prepare the structure of the mobile in advance, and then ask each guest to create one felt decoration to hang from the mobile, like spaceships, aliens, stars, moons, or astronauts. Ask guests to make the decorations visually stimulating from the side the baby will see.
Rock Star Theme
If mama-to-be is really into rock music, you might want to choose this theme as a way to celebrate her little rock star.
Decoration Ideas
Decorate the food table with cutouts of guitars, microphones, and musical notes
Hang a sign over the buffet that reads “Born to Rock”
Thread string through the holes of old vinyl records (definitely ones you don’t want anymore) to use as an on-theme banner
The invites can be designed to look like VIP backstage passes asking guests to “Shake, rattle, and roll on over. ”
Food Ideas
Cut out cookies in the shape of musical instruments, or have a cake that says “My Mom Rocks”
Label a bowl of chips with “Guitar Picks”
Decorate cake pops to look like microphones or guitars
Use silver food dye and edible silver glitter to create cupcakes that look like disco balls.
Game Ideas
Play the first few seconds of popular nursery rhymes or children’s songs, and have guests guess the song, with a prize for the guest with the highest number of correct answers
If your guests love dress-up parties just as much as children do, ask them to dress as their favorite rock star, and award a best-dressed prize.
Transportation-Related Themes
Get into gear and choose a transportation-themed baby shower. This is a great theme because you have lots to play with: trains, planes, cars, boats, helicopters, hot air balloons, and even motorcycles.
Decoration Ideas
Decorating within this theme doesn’t really require a specific color, so you can go with any color scheme you’d like
As a centerpiece, or as a gift idea for a guest who doesn’t know what to get, consider a motorcycle diaper cake
Use a black checkered tablecloth on the buffet table to represent a car race’s finish line flag
Hang a banner over the buffet that reads “Enjoy the Ride, Baby” or “Precious Cargo”
Ask guests to bring a toy car, helicopter, or train set, which you can use for decorations before giving them to the mom-to-be
Design your invitations to look like boarding passes for even more fun.
Food Ideas
Use frosting to decorate cookies with the image of a car, plane, or hot air balloon
Have a cake in the shape of a “Baby on Board” sign
Frost doughnuts so they look like the wheel of a car
Cut green, red, and yellow bell peppers in half, lengthwise, and place them upside down so they look like train cars; use slices of cucumber as wheels, and carrot sticks for the dips
Put red, orange, and green-colored fruit on sticks to create stoplight skewers
Have a sign on the food table saying “Fuel Up Here. “
Game Idea
Mama will want to know what to pack in her diaper bag when she’s on the go after her baby’s born. To help her out with what to pack, consider playing What’s in Your Diaper Bag?
It’s a Boy! Theme
This is a classic baby shower theme that will suit any mom-to-be expecting a boy.
Decoration Ideas
Choose blue as the basis for the theme, and have lots of baby blue or dark blue décor like blue tablecloths, balloons, banners, paper plates, and cups
Hang a banner that says “It’s a Boy!”
Decorate the food table with cute baby products like rubber ducks, pacifiers, booties, teddy bears, or baby books, which you can give to the mom-to-be at the end.
Food Ideas
This theme ties in with other themes, so you can have, say, mustache toppers on cupcakes or bow-tie shaped cookies
Decorate your cake pops with blue frosting and edible blue glitter
Cupcakes can be topped with little blue feet
If you choose to have a cake, cut and decorate it in the shape of a blue bodysuit.
Game Idea
Because this theme is so flexible, you can download any of these fun baby shower games for inspiration. One of these ideas called Who’s That Baby? involves asking guests to send you a baby photo of themselves before the shower. During the shower, ask guests to guess who is in each photo. The guest with the most correct guesses wins a prize.
Other Baby Shower Ideas for Boys
Don’t be afraid to mix and match themes or to think outside the box. If you know that the parents will be reading lots of bedtime stories in the years to come, you could opt for a storybook theme, where everyone is invited to give the mom-to-be a copy of a favorite childhood book.
You don’t have to go with blue! Yellow and green are two popular baby shower colors. Choose whichever color you think the mom-to-be will love—or don’t have a color scheme at all.
Animal themes are always a hit, so consider an elephant-themed baby shower. You can always add pops of blue or another color to vary the palette.
If you’re still not sure which theme to pick, take our “What’s the Baby Shower Theme of your Dreams?” Quiz for even more ideas.
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Baby showers don’t have to be cutesy and baby-oriented. They can be based around the mom-to-be’s personality. If she loves country-style homes and florals, add a touch of vintage to the theme. If she loves modern, vibrant colors, go for on-trend décor.
Inspiration can come from anywhere! Think about the hobbies and interests of the mom-to-be and maybe even the dad-to-be. This will help you decide what kind of shower mama will love.
If you’re asking guests to contribute something to the event (like cupcakes or decorations) make sure they understand the theme so everyone’s contributions come together in the end. Consider sending them some similar images for inspiration, so everyone is fully on board.
For more food inspiration, check out our list of quick and easy baby shower food ideas and also a list of beautiful and cute baby shower cakes for boys.
Don’t be afraid to have no theme at all. If the baby shower will take place in a restaurant or in a park, having a theme may not be feasible. And some moms-to-be simply may not be into themed parties. Your guest of honor will have a great time simply by having her friends and family there to celebrate with.
Use this checklist to make sure you’ve covered all the important elements of a baby shower.
After you send the invites, you might get quite a few questions about gift choices. If there’s a gift registry, point your guests in that direction, but if not, here’s a list of useful baby shower gift ideas you might like to send them.
The Bottom Line
Whether you pick one of our themes, come up with a completely unique idea for the boy baby shower, or have no theme at all, the baby shower you organize will be loved and appreciated by all your guests, especially the guest of honor—the happy mom-to-be.
For additional inspiration, check out more baby shower ideas by browsing our baby shower themes for girls. Once you’ve chosen a theme, take a look at our baby shower section for more helpful resources.
50 Fun Baby Shower Themes for Boys (2023 Update)
These fun baby shower themes for boys are full of cuteness overload! From robots to dinosaurs and everything in between, we’ve got you covered with the best boy baby shower ideas!
For a while there, my friends were only having baby boys.
We planned so many baby boy baby showers and were always looking for fun and unique themes.
Planning a baby shower is always so much fun (and work), but I think choosing a theme is one of the most fun parts about the event.
Whether you’re a friend, family member, or an expectant parent looking for inspiration, we’ve got you covered with plenty of ideas for baby boy shower themes.
We’ve gathered a variety of unique baby shower themes that are especially adorable to welcome a new little baby boy to this world.
From classic and timeless ideas to trendy and unique, there’s something here to suit every taste and preference.
If you’re planning a baby shower for a mom to be who’s expecting a little boy, then scroll through these unique baby boy shower themes for plenty of inspiration. These parties are full of everything you need to plan a perfect shower for the little man (and mama)!
So let’s dive in and explore these fabulous themes that will make your baby shower a truly special experience for the little prince in your life!
And if you’re looking for baby shower themes for girls, check out the ideas we have as well! Tons of cuteness overload for the little princess!
What Colors for a Boy Baby Shower?
Traditionally, a babyboy shower theme consisted of using various shades of blues. But today, when welcoming a new baby boy to the world, anything goes. These boy baby shower theme ideas run the gamut and incorporate all kinds of colors, decorations, and themes.
How Can I Make My Baby Shower More Fun?
Get guests interacting and laughing with these fun baby shower games. I’ve been to plenty of baby showers and these games are some of the best! They are totally unique, so your guests won’t have played them a thousand times before.
Printable baby shower games are another fun and easy way to get guests chatting while the mom to be opens gifts or everyone enjoys food and drinks.
Don’t forget the baby shower prizes too!
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What Is A Good Baby Shower Theme for A Boy?
Get all your baby boy shower ideas and decorations from these amazing parties! These hosts went all out for the mom to be and the result is some amazing baby shower themes for boys that we can use for our own inspiration!
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est Boy Baby Shower Themes
Star Wars
Welcome a baby Jedi with this Star Wars theme from Shindigz. This particular party is so cute, glammed up with the black and gold while staying true to the force!
Oh Boy
This cute theme from The House of Hood combines a love of adventure with plenty of boyish charm. The hot apple cider bar is the perfect addition to any winter baby shower!
Bee Themed
Celebrate the mama to be with a bee-themed baby shower that is sweeter than honey! The pops of yellow make this such a bright and cheery shower theme from Legally Crafty that is a perfect spring baby shower theme.
LEGO
A LEGO baby shower is every boy’s little dream! The bright, bold colors and LEGO build ups make for such a fun and classic party idea. Look at all those colorful sweet treats too.
Robots
Grab the free prints for this “Bundle of Bots” robot baby shower from Hostess with the Mostess to start planning your own little bot bash!
Modern Safari
Get ready for life on the wild side with this modern safari baby shower from Kate Aspen. Complete with lush greenery and white balloons, this boy baby shower is chic and sophisticated, just like the mom to be wanted!
This woodsy outdoor camping baby shower from The Hadicks is so cute and full of details! This custom teepee was used for gifts while grass runner lined the tables. Click through to see all the amazing details!
Construction
Warning, there’s a large bump ahead! Grab these printable signs from Robyn Fisher Designs to create a construction themed baby shower. Celebrate the mama to be with hard hats and a full crew!
Football
I featured The Hostess with the Mostess football sip and see in my fall baby shower themes and it’s too cute to not add again here! This host went all out for the Raiders, but you can swap out the colors and decor to your favorite team as well!
Fishing
Get ready for the little fisherman with a fishing baby shower. This theme from This Little Home of Mine sure hooked me in with its soft blues and cute party decor! Click through to see all of the adorable details.
Toy Story
Grab your favorite toys and throw a Toy Story baby shower—or better yet, boy story! This boy baby shower theme from Catch My Party is full of bold colors and plenty of boyish fun.
Little Man
Welcome the newest little man to the world with this adorable themed baby shower from Shop Sugar Parties LA. These cute props of top hats, mustaches, and more will help welcome the little man in style!
Monsters
Who says monsters are frightening? This adorable baby shower from Catch My Party is full of fun and whimsical elements that make it scary cute!
Pirates
Argh matey! Walk the plank with a pirate themed baby shower full of hidden treasure! These cupcake toppers from Blue Oak Creations will get your creative juices flowing for this fun theme!
Harry Potter
Welcome the newest wizard to Hogwarts with a Harry Potter themed baby shower. This magical shower from Our Handcrafted Life is full of modern details for the muggle to be. After the baby shower you can turn the decor into a Harry Potter nursery.
Peter Rabbit
This perfectly sweet christening would also be an adorable baby shower. Hop over to Hello Naomi to get all the lovely details for this perfect party.
Circus
Becoming a new parent can feel like a bit of a circus act! Kick it off with a fun themed baby shower with this idea from Unoriginal Mom, full of peanuts and elephants and so many cute details.
Elephant
Bring on the blue with this baby shower theme for a boy from Catch My Party. The giant elephant and balloon arch make a big statement!
Baseball
The little slugger is on his way! A baseball-themed baby shower from Spaceships and Laser Beams full of Baby Ruth candy bars and baseball bats make for such a fun event!
Where the Wild Things Are
This baby shower from Majesta Patterson is dreamy. Grab your friends and celebrate the wild things with this beautiful baby shower that is such a great theme.
Cowboy
Yeehaw! A Blissful Nest featured a fun cowboy-themed baby shower full of rustic details. I love the little cowboy boots that inspired this event!
Birch
Hello Honey had a rustic-themed birch baby shower using natural elements that I’m swooning over! There are so many pretty details in this one, including a beautiful greenery photo backdrop! This adorable baby shower theme would be perfect for a baby girl or boy.
Dr Seuss
Everyone’s favorite children’s author makes such a fun theme for a boy baby shower! This Dr. Seuss theme from Pizzazzerie uses some of the beloved books like Green Eggs and Ham and Hop on Pop for decor and food inspiration.
Camouflage
Let the hunt begin with a camouflage baby shower with this cute bunting decor from Sunny Banners. Choose your different shades of colors and plan the rest of the Little Buck party around this fun centerpiece!
John Deere
A country theme shower full of the iconic green and yellow John Deere tractors is a perfect baby shower theme for a boy! So Easy Being Green has fun food, decor, and other ideas for this all-boy shower!
Black and White
How dapper! A black and white baby shower theme is the perfect affair for the little gentleman. Full of bowties and balloons, this shower from Whimsical September is full of elegance and class for a little prince.
Vintage Fire Truck
This vintage fire truck from Kara’s Party Ideas is such a unique baby shower theme! Pops of red and white make this baby shower a classic idea that isn’t overdone.
Woodland
Grab your cute little forest animals and head on over to Aspen Jay to see all the fun details she included in this woodland baby shower theme. It’s full of forest friends and woodsy details.
Dinosaur
Get ready for a rawr-ing good time with a dino-themed party! Add some pretty greenery to really make this shower larger than life.
Lumberjack
The red and black buffalo plaid trend is so fun and a perfect theme for a boy baby shower. Celebrate the little lumberjack with plenty of plaid and forest elements for a cozy shower.
Baby is Brewing
A little baby is brewing! Grab this fun banner from Falco Clan for your co-ed baby shower for the parents to be. You can serve craft beer and play this pregnant or beer belly game to really get guests laughing!
Airplanes
Get ready to fly over this adorable baby shower from Hazel Eye Designs. This one has tons of dreamy details, including in-flight menus, silver and blue colors, cocktail napkins, and more!
Nautical Theme
Ahoy, It’s a boy! This popular baby shower theme from So Sarah Hunt is full of nautical details perfect for any captain. Climb aboard and enjoy welcoming the little sailor with all the fun details!
Superhero
Get ready for your newest superhero to enter the scenes. A superhero baby shower is such a fun theme and full of fun action! Make the theme out of the parent’s-to-be favorite superhero or use all the heroes as a general theme.
Camping
Pitch a tent with a camping themed shower to celebrate the mom to be. This baby shower from Spaceships and Laser Beams uses some classic camping gear as decor for a rustic chic shower, perfect for a summer baby shower.
Books
Shower the mama-to-be and baby with a book themed baby shower! Live Free Creative Co. gives plenty of fun ideas, including a free game template you can print and play.
Great Gatsby
For a glitzy mama-to-be, look no further than Exquisitely Dunn’s Great Gatsby themed baby shower. The gold and black color scheme includes sparkles, elegant candlestick decor, and black-tie inspired invitations, this theme is full of luxurious details!
Newsies
Make headlines with a newsies themed baby shower thanks to Hostess With The Mostess. The “Name that Mustache” game is such a fun spin on traditional baby shower games!
Superhero
Bring lots of color and fun with a superhero baby shower! From the mini superhero decor to the cutest onesie invitation, B. Lovely Events has plenty of suggestions to help you plan a super superhero baby shower for the expectant parents.
Baseball All Star
Hit a home run with an all-star baseball baby shower from Poppy & Grace. With the cutest decor and ballpark foods, this is such a cute baby shower themes to welcome any future little leaguer.
Dr Seuss
Another classic Dr. Seuss baby shower, because there’s so many spins you could take. Make sure to grab the many free printable templates that Mommy of a Princess shares and be inspired by the amazing Cat In The Hat cake.
Teddy Bears
How fun is this teddy bear baby shower from Audrey Madison Stowe? With a beautiful baby blue and chocolate brown color scheme, this is the perfect theme for a boy-mom to be!
Firework
Hosting a baby shower during the summer months? Throw a patriotic perfect baby shower with a firework theme from Fun365. Complete with sparkles, bright colors of red, white, and blue decor, and super fun party favors, this is such a festive way to welcome a little firecracker!
Super Mario
Power up with a Super Mario baby shower! Thanks to Lucas Party Studio, the personalized printables make decorations a breeze.
The Office
An Office-themed baby shower is such a great idea for The Office fan in your life. Hitch Studio shares all the details of this fun themed baby shower. Click through to see all the ways they incorporated popular quotes and characters throughout the food and decor.
Teddy bear
This adorable teddy bear baby shower from Love Grows Wild highlights simple, yet modern DIY decor including a balloon garland and teddy bear centerpieces. It’s a modern take on a children’s classic.
Dinosaur
Rawr! Host a dino-mite dinosaur theme baby shower thanks to Party Inspo. I especially love the cute “Hatching Soon” cake toppers!
Horse Hoedown
Saddle up with a rustic hoedown baby shower, courtesy of Pop Sugar. Grab your mason jars for this baby boy shower theme that is perfect for an outdoor gathering.
Doctor Who
Hostess With The Mostess shows us how to throw a baby shower centered around mam’s favorite TV show — Dr. Who! Elements of the show are woven throughout, including bow tie cookies, blue balloons, and popular quotes included on napkins and photo booth props.
Bakery
There’s a bun in the oven! This bakery themed baby shower from Kara’s Party Ideas has a fun retro feel thanks to the soft blue accents and red and white gingham tablecloth. Plus, the cookies look amazing!
Enjoy planning that baby shower for the little man! What fun baby shower themes for boys have you seen lately?
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Mops, dolls and cosmetics: three women whose business ideas changed the world
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Mattel, Mary Kay, success story, Barbie, Joy Mangano, Miracle Mop, Ingenious Designs, Ruth Handler, Mary Kay
On the eve of March 8, we want to remember the women who, with their business ideas, changed not only the world of entrepreneurship, its philosophy, but also contributed to changing the role of women, which until recently was limited to everyday life and family. Interestingly, it was the family and caring for it that gave our heroines confidence in their abilities, making them invincible.
Joy Mangano – invent it!
Joy Mangano is a single mother of three children whose story inspired the biopic Joy and inspired many women. Since childhood, Joy has been a great inventor in terms of improving various household appliances. Sometimes her engineering was life-threatening. So, an attempt to improve the toaster (Joy really wanted the unit to not only fry bread, but bake other products) ended in an explosion. But such “little things in life” could not stop the inspiration of the young inventor.
Everyone knows her first invention – a luminous flea collar. Joy came up with it, and completely different guys launched it into production, who earned millions on the collar. Resentment and inner anger became fuel for the teenager. The girl continued to look for ideas and dream about how to earn millions.
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We had to wait a long time.
Already after the divorce, being a tired, eternal woman thinking about earning money, one day Joy at a party was cleaning the glass of a broken wine glass from the floor and cut herself. This ordinary household moment led the woman to the idea of the need to create a convenient mop, with which you can wash the floor without getting your hands dirty and without touching the rag at all. The first 100 copies of the Miracle Mop with a cotton wash surface and a wringer mechanism, Joy produced with her own money, invested everything she had – $ 100,000. Yes, she made them herself in her father’s auto repair shop.
Joy also sold her mops herself – in hypermarkets, in stores, but everything was almost unsuccessful.
Then she persuaded the producer of the TV store to start selling the mop, but the thing was again poorly bought, and the company was ready to terminate the contract. And the reason was that her mops were demonstrated by complete strangers. There was a detachment in their behavior, and yes – oh horror – sometimes the mop jammed, as the demonstrators simply did not know how to properly and effectively manage it. Terminating the contract would be a complete disaster, because one of the main conditions of the partnership was to ensure a supply of mops. Mangano got into loans and ordered the production of thousands of such mops, and she also had a debt from the production of the first trial batch.
Joy persuaded the producer to let her showcase her creation herself. And a natural miracle happened. 18,000 mops sold in less than an hour of broadcast! Joy even later tried to steal a patent for an invention, and she had to enter into a real war, where she won.
Joy Mangano is now the CEO of Ingenious Designs, holding over 100 patents including non-slip coat hangers, reading glasses, automatic fragrance, convertible bag and many more.
In 2009, Fast Company named Joy Mangano as one of the most creative people in the business, ranked #77 in the Top 100. And in 2010, she was included in their list of the 10 most creative women in business. More than 100 patents and trademarks have been registered in her name. After several attempts to steal inventions, Joy Mangano registers patents for all of his products, even if something similar is already on the market. The trick of her inventions is in the little things that make life much more convenient.
Ruth Handler: a new doll idea
Ruth Handler is widely known throughout the world as the “creator of Barbie dolls”, although her contribution to the global business is much wider. She turned her husband’s inconspicuous local workshop into a Mattel toy empire. This fact went down in history not only because of the grandeur of the metamorphosis, but also in the context of the role of women in the society of the last century. In the late 40s, business was exclusively the prerogative of men, and Ruth had to work hard to be heard and taken seriously.
But first things first.
Ruth Moskowitz was the tenth child of Polish-Jewish immigrants, she was born in 1916 in Denver. The sick mother could not take care of her daughter, and this responsibility fell on her older sister Ruth and her husband. From the age of ten, the girl worked in their small pharmacy, and she loved this occupation very much, easily giving up children’s games in favor of working behind the counter. In fact, business entered Ruth’s mind from childhood, and she dreamed of having her own company and being like her sister Sarah, who successfully ran the family’s business and was absolute authority for the girl.
In 1938, Ruth married Elliot Handler, who already had a small business. He created sketches of chandeliers and shades for lamps on order. He was constantly drawing something, and even instead of a tablecloth, the dining table was covered with paper, and there was always a pencil next to the plate. It is not surprising that with such activity, the designer always had a lot of unrealized sketches, and not only lamps, but also various interior details made of plastic. Ruth suggested making this hobby a business as well. The couple rented an abandoned auto repair shop, registered Mattel and began to create various little things from plexiglass: photo frames, coasters and other things. However, the Second World War deprived them of their main raw material – President Roosevelt said that all plastic produced in the country should go exclusively to military purposes.
But the unsinkable Ruth could not be knocked out of the saddle by such things. Plastic was replaced with wood trimmings, and they began to produce … doll houses! The houses quickly began to generate income, many times more than the combined income from other projects and a small shop. The workshop quickly shifted to making toys exclusively, and Ruth’s mind began to work more actively towards innovation in this segment.
At that time, the assortment of toys was small, advertising was boring and practically non-existent. It was placed on the back pages of publications and was more designed for parents. “We must make the children themselves want a toy!” Ruth realized. Now this axiom seems obvious, but then it was a breakthrough. Ideological shift. And he was not the last in the business history of the entrepreneur.
It is worth writing a separate article about her revolutionary business ideas, and today we are approaching the creation of a Barbie doll, the dream of millions of girls. By the time the idea of such a doll appeared, Mattel was already a very large player in the toy market. The matrix has its own hits, large-scale advertising campaigns are being implemented. Male colleagues, having heard Ruth’s idea, called her “terrible stupidity”, because everyone knows that girls love to play happy moms, which means they need baby dolls to replace their babies.
Doll in the form of an adult woman with breasts? For what?
Then, secretly among themselves, teenage girls like to fantasize with each other about what they will become in the future, dress up dolls in adult clothes and imitate adult activities. They only do it with 2D paper dolls. All girls want to be big, beautiful, fashionable.
For three years Ruth did not dare to move this idea towards realization, but one day in a shop window in Lucerne she and her daughter saw such dolls – five different versions in different fashionable costumes. The doll’s name was Lilly, and she was the heroine of a popular comic strip in Europe. The daughter could not choose which of the five dolls to buy, then Ruth asked if it was possible to buy one doll, and separately purchase the costumes. The seller pretended not to understand the question, while looking at the woman as if she was crazy. All! The puzzle of ideas has been formed.
The doll was brought to Mattel as a display aid, and in 1959 the first Barbie doll, a long-legged blonde with a ponytail and a striped one-piece swimsuit, was presented at the New York Toy Fair. The toy aroused interest, but it was more with a minus sign. There were ideas in the press that the new doll might be of interest to dads rather than children. Retail chains refused to sell such a provocative doll. Psychologists and pediatricians added fuel to the fire, who vied with each other to scare parents with the negative effects that a toy can have on unstable children’s souls. After crying to her heart’s content, Ruth came up with a commercial that featured dolls instead of people. They lived, talked, swam, went to work. All stocks of dolls were sold out in a few days, and Barbie World turned into an Empire that sells clothes, dishes, furniture, cars and numerous friends and girlfriends of the main character.
By the way, another brilliant move by Ruth was that she came up with a real “legend” for the doll. The full name of the girl is Barbie Millicent Roberts. She is from Willows, Wisconsin. One day she will have a boyfriend, girlfriends, friends, colleagues, but this is a slightly different story …
Mary Kay Ash – Flight of the Bumblebee
In 2000, Lifetime Television Online named Mary Kay Ash “The Most Outstanding Business Woman of the 20th Century”, and of course, this is not the only title given to this truly great woman.
Mary Kay chose a bumblebee as the symbol of her company: “according to the law of aerodynamics, a bumblebee cannot fly, but it does not know this, and therefore flies,” she explained. The very “law of aerodynamics” that was supposed to prevent Mary Kay from flying was a man’s opinion, men’s doubts, which became the main “fuel” in her life.
Mary was born in 1918 in a poor family, which had a small business – a family hotel. The girl early began to help her parents, performing small assignments. In the family, the father died for a long time and painfully from tuberculosis, and they did not stand on ceremony with the girl. From a young age, standing on a crate of oranges, she washed dishes and cooked food. Mom always treated her daughter like an adult, without making allowances for age.
Mary dreamed of a medical education, but the family could not afford it. Moreover, in the 1930s, education and a career should not have been on the list of dreams of a young girl. Family, children – these are the basic elements of happiness. OK! Mary quickly fell in love with a local star who felt like a second Elvis Presley, but in anticipation of fame worked at a gas station, quickly married him, and quickly plunged into the world of lack of money and her husband’s betrayals. After all, fans are an indispensable element of star status.
Seeking to earn money, Mary began borrowing books on child development and offering them to her neighbors and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. It turned out that the woman has a talent for direct sales. Realizing this, Mary got a job at Stanley Home Products, where her tasks included making presentations of household appliances in the homes of housewives. After working in the company for 13 years, she only reached the position of department head. Higher positions were given to men, most of whom came to the company much later than her and did not have such experience “out of the field”.
The prospect of a seat on the Board of Directors lured Mary away from the World Gift Company. For more than nine years, a rather mature woman has been waiting for the promise, but the male part of the council came to the conclusion that there is no need for a woman to have so much power. She was demoted, and the guy she taught was put in the vacant seat. Insulted, Mary Kay left the company one day. Thoughts about retirement began to appear in her head, and Mary decided to start a new period of her life by writing a book about direct sales, how they should be conducted, what mistakes everyone makes, and so on. Having outlined the main theses of the future book, Mary realized that this was a real and fairly detailed business plan.
Mary Kay Cosmetics was founded in September 1963 with a homemade cream that Mary used for over 10 years. She bought the rights to the cream formula from the manufacturer for $ 500, and her fiancé, George Hallenbeck, who was also a chemist, undertook to bring the composition of the cream to mind, calculate and organize its production. Everything was going well, but just a month before the official presentation of the company and the first product, George’s heart stopped. They were not married, did not have time to draw up a will, so all of Mary’s accounts were reset to zero overnight. But most importantly, Mary lost a respectable man who led all the negotiations, and in terms of administrative resources, the company kept on him.
“Bumblebee” again masterfully changed the flight path: both sons came to the aid of their mother, who had their own career aspirations, but they trusted their mother and sincerely wanted to help. The first recruiters to attract beauty consultants were 9 friends of Mary Kay, who also took her idea seriously. The icing on the cake in this business anarchy: on the eve of the opening of the first office in Dallas, Mary and her friends poured cream into jars by hand in the bathroom. The range of the beauty empire at the start consisted of one single position …
The business model was based on direct sales. That is, as the company expanded, it opened offices throughout the country, in which women were taught the basic concepts of cosmetology and the mechanics of sales. After completing this training, the consultants worked independently, building their mini-companies under the banner of Mary Kay.
Now the direct selling model is on the decline, and then, in the middle of the twentieth century, giving every woman the opportunity to work for herself in a convenient schedule was a revolution. Women then either were housewives, completely dependent on their husbands, or, literally, “plowed” 14 hours a day at hard work, which was always paid lower than that of men. And completely without prospects for promotion to managerial positions.
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In 2018, Mary Kay Cosmetics was the sixth largest network marketing company in the world with a wholesale volume of US$3.25 billion. The company is represented in 35 countries of the world, including Russia. Mary Kay has 200 products in the categories of skin care, color cosmetics and perfumes. Mary Kay has written 4 books, each of which has become a bestseller. Not all books deal directly with the art of selling, one of the most popular books is “On the ability to work with people.” Deprived of the warmth of communication in her childhood and family life, and sincere attention and understanding in her career, the founder of the company considered the art of communication the main skill for successful sales.
“Imagine all people have a sign on their chests: “Make me feel important,” Mary Kay taught. “Then you can find a common language with anyone.”
The story of each of our heroines inspires people to make films, write fiction and motivational books. It is interesting that all of them were engaged in understandable, everyday things, trying to improve and decorate the very world in which they themselves live. Let washing the floor and cleaning clothes become convenient! Let kids play with interesting toys and dream about the future! Let the women of the whole world be beautiful and self-confident! The simplicity and clarity of their ideas aroused skepticism on the part of men, there were even accusations of a “feminine view” of business: how can you make decent money on such trifles? It is possible, but it will certainly happen if you perceive the world not as an army of competitors, but as potential partners and friends whose problems you want to understand and help them. This is the “soft power” of women’s business.
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Business ideas for mom on maternity leave
All the pros and cons
Starting your own business is a serious process and requires deep thought. Let’s analyze all the advantages and disadvantages of doing business on maternity leave.
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Additional income
Combining work and household chores
Free work schedule
Little profit at the initial stage
Personal growth
Danger of running into scammers
Financial independence
Comfort workplace
Absence of chief
Doing what you love
A new mother must weigh everything and decide if she can handle such a load. The first time, most likely, will not be easy, the business requires financial investments that will not pay off as quickly as we would like. However, if you do what you really like, do your job conscientiously and correctly allocate your time, the planned project will bear fruit.
How to choose a direction for business
There are a lot of opportunities to earn money from home while on maternity leave. In order to choose a field for work, you need to answer a few questions for yourself.
How much time per day are you willing to devote to work? As we have already said, this may be the time for the baby to rest, or the child may occupy himself for some time when he is awake. It’s great if there is someone in the wings who can play or take a walk with the baby.
What are you best at and what are you willing to do? Perhaps you love to play with children, cook, sew, have a talent for persuasion, use modeling programs, photo editors, etc. On these and other abilities, you can earn decent money.
For what purpose are you looking for a job: for earnings or for pleasure? The choice of the direction of business depends on the answer to this question, since some areas pay off faster and require less costs.
Having determined the direction of activity, the purpose of earning and understanding how much time you can devote to work without harm to the baby, you can find your calling.
Business ideas for mums on maternity leave
A win-win option for earning money at home is to work by profession. Thus, you will not only receive additional income, but also do not waste your professional skills and, on the contrary, will be aware of current trends in your specialty.
Tutor
If you have a pedagogical education and like working with children, you can try yourself as a tutor. Educational services can be provided at home, visiting students or online via video link. For a young mother, most likely, the latter method will be the most convenient. You are unlikely to be left without clients, especially before preparing for exams.
Writing essays, term papers to order
Students often use the services of solving problems, drawing up drawings, writing dissertations, term papers and essays. With enough knowledge, you can provide yourself with a decent income. With timely and competent work done, the students themselves will advise you to their classmates.
Lawyer, psychologist
Before the decree, did you work in the field of jurisprudence or psychology? Then you can successfully conduct online consultations, trainings, draw up contracts, applications, etc. If the employer agrees, you can perform some of the duties remotely.
Designer
Are you a designer? You can also arrange with your employer to provide services at your own individual schedule or work online. On the Internet, there are often announcements about the creation of web pages, booklets, leaflets, interior design, etc.
Accountant
Some businesses use the services of outsourcing companies or individuals involved in accounting. This is a great opportunity not to lose your skills and earn.
Masseur
If you have graduated from medical school, you can additionally take massage courses. Many parents are looking for such a specialist for their baby. In addition, all family members will be happy with your new skill.
Photographer
You can continue working as a photographer while on maternity leave. True, one cannot do without the help of relatives, it will be necessary to agree on the time of shooting and agree that the spouse or grandmother will sit with the child. Beautiful shots can be taken on a walk with your baby, and high-quality photos can be published on photo stocks.
Artist
One of the most popular gifts is a painting. You can draw from life at home or make portraits from photographs. Let your imagination run wild and come up with illustrations for books, cartoons, comics. If you wish, you can direct your talent towards creating interiors, painting furniture or other items.
Confectioner
If you worked as a confectioner before maternity leave, caring for a child will not prevent you from doing your own thing. The home baking business idea is attractive not only for professional pastry bakers, but also for women who love to cook. You can also try yourself in this role because almost every kitchen has equipment for making cakes and other pastries. Cake is a treat for all occasions, which means that you definitely won’t be left without orders.
Seamstress
You can work on maternity leave if you have a sewing machine at home. Even if you do not have the appropriate education, now there is an opportunity to learn this profession on your own, for example, take courses in sewing. You can sew clothes for yourself, your family and for sale.
Earn money on hobbies
While still at school, girls learn basic techniques of sewing, embroidery, knitting, etc. at labor lessons. If you wish, you can further develop your skills, and put the fruits of your creativity up for sale. Handmade gifts are very much appreciated.
Knitting
In the cold season, knitted items are in great demand: hats, scarves, mittens, socks, sweaters. You can knit not only clothes and accessories, but also toys, decor items. Hand made gifts will certainly be remembered for a long time.
Embroidery
Embroidered items are unique and popular. You can embroider with threads, ribbons, beads. And what products to decorate with handmade, here let your imagination fly, it can be independent paintings, clothes, bags embroidered with patterns, brooches and much more.
Creation of educational children’s toys
A modern mother cares about the comprehensive development of her child. In every family where there is a child, you can find a business board. Try to make it yourself. To develop fine motor skills, buttons, buttons, zippers, any rustling elements, fasteners, locks, and so on can be attached to a board or fabric. The kid will definitely be interested in such a toy. What is not a way to earn money?
Making jewelry
Mothers love to dress up their daughters in beautiful outfits, and you can complement the image with a handmade headband, elastic band, hairpin. You can also make jewelry and jewelry for family shooting in the same style for mom and daughter.
Candle and soap making
A young mother can learn how to make soap or decorative candles at home. To do this, just watch the training videos and purchase the necessary raw materials. And then everything is in your hands, mix colors, come up with intricate shapes. These items are perfect as gifts.
Creating party supplies
Children’s birthdays and holidays are often decorated in the style of a cartoon. To do this, parents buy balls, garlands, hats, everything for table setting in one theme. Some of this can be done with your own hands and sold in kits, completed by style. Handmade wedding attributes are also in demand. This includes glasses of the newlyweds, pillows for rings, a box for money, invitations and more.
Scrapbooking
With this technique, you can create amazingly beautiful photo albums, postcards, photo frames, etc. Albums of the first year of a child’s life, wedding albums are especially popular. And how nice it will be for customers to fill them out and remember the most memorable moments of life.
We have presented, of course, a non-exhaustive list of hobbies that can generate income. If you are doing what you love, creating a unique product, customers will be drawn to you. Create pages on social networks, post your work, show the process of creating your products, so you will definitely find your buyer. Nobody has canceled word of mouth, a satisfied customer will surely share his emotions from the purchase with friends and relatives, which will certainly benefit you.
Professions that can be learned in a short time
On maternity leave, a mother can try herself in a new profession. You don’t have to graduate from a university, you just need to take a course. Now masters of the beauty industry are in great demand. Training for these professions (hairdresser, manicure and pedicure master, make-up artist, etc.) does not last long. Being a good specialist, you will quickly gain regular customers.