Best In-Home Daycares in Elkhart, IN
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Infants
Our daycare accepts infants from 6 weeks to 12 months on a full-time basis. Every baby is given consistent and personal attention from our dedicated and loving staff. We provide individual feeding, sleeping, diapering, and play schedules that respect the unique qualities of each infant. Developmentally appropriate activities are provided that allow infants plenty of time, space, and materials to learn and grow at their own pace. Since relationships with trusted adults are so important, the staff at Friends engages in many one-on-one, face-to-face interactions with infants, using a calm voice, simple language, and frequent eye contact. Playful interactions are done in ways that are sensitive to the child’s interests and level of tolerance for physical movement, different sights and sounds, and the presence of other children.
Toddlers
When children learn to walk, they are placed in a toddler class. Low teacher-to-child ratios (1:5) allow a great deal of personal attention and interaction with the adults. This gives the teachers at Friends the time to respond to the temperament, needs, and cues of each individual child. Our daycares small group and one-on-one activities allow children ample opportunities for hands-on, active exploration of their environment. Here, they experience an explosion of new concepts, ideas, and vocabulary, while they learn how to be part of a group. Daily communications with the families allow the toddler class to become a familiar, positive extension of the home. Children constantly test their limits and express opposition. One of their favorite words is NO! But this is a normal, necessary step as they develop a healthy sense of themselves as separate, autonomous individuals. Our teachers recognize this, so they use positively-worded directions that tell the children what they can do, instead of what they can’t do, for example, saying, “Use your walking feet” instead of “Don’t run.” Teachers patiently redirect the children to help guide them toward controlling their own impulses and behavior. In addition to working on social and emotional skills, the children also have opportunities every single day to expand their physical, cognitive, and language development. At Friends, we are fortunate to have those special teachers who find genuine joy in being with two-year-olds and who love seeing the world through the children’s innocent eyes.
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Agape Love Christian Childcare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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B.A.M.B.I.'s Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Marias School is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Miss Nicia's Family Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Jodi's Little Stars is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Home Away From Home Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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La Casa De Los Ninos V is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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La Casa de Los Ninos IV is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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New Heights Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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La Casa De Los Ninos Vi is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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La Casa de los Niños Bilingual and Education is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Carmen Taylor is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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La Casa de los Niños Bilingual and Ed III is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Elvira Herrera is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Karen's Caring Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Seed Tyme is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kathy's Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Elkhart, IN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Guides
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Top 3 Things to Know When Choosing an In-Home Daycare
If you're considering an in-home daycare, these are the top three things to know that are absolutely critical for your child’s safety and well-being.
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What is an in-home daycare?
An in-home daycare is childcare run out of a daycare provider's home, rather than a daycare center. Learn more about home based daycares.
FAQs About Elkhart In-Home Daycares
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How many kids can a home daycare have in Indiana?
- In Indiana, a class 1 child care home can care for up to 12 children, plus three kindergarteners, while a class 2 child care home can serve more than 12 but no more than 16 children, including both full-time and part-time.
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How many home daycares are in Elkhart, IN?
- There are currently 20 home daycares in Elkhart.