Top Child Care, Preschool & Daycare in What …

Parents in What … use Wonderschool to find local in-home daycare, child care, and preschool options in their neighborhood. Wonderschool-affiliated child care programs — designated by our logo and verification badge on the listing — meet our Quality & Safety Promise — a set of standards that go above and beyond state licensing requirements for in-home programs.

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Finding quality childcare in What … has always been a challenge, and it is especially challenging right now. Wonderschool is a network of curated licensed family child care homes, forest schools, microschools and center-based childcare programs near you.

There are many different types of daycares in What … and you should pick child care that suit both yours and your child's needs. Some providers may provide full-time care, while others provide part-time care. Not all childcare in What … takes infants (12 months), some may take only toddlers (1-3 years) and preschoolers (3-5 years), so make sure you find a daycare that accommodates the age of your child.

What … has many family daycares, also known as in-home daycares, are usually run from the personal home of a child care provider, and focus on caring for a smaller number of children from the surrounding neighborhood. In-home daycares in What … tend to have a low student-to-caregiver ratio, meaning more personal attention for your child. The home setting also provides a “home away from home” environment that some children may find more comfortable in.

In addition to family daycares, What … also has family child care centers. These are usually larger child care providers that serve a greater number of children, and may contain more shared amenities.

Each state has its own definition of when a child care program needs to attain a child care license versus when a program can operate as license-exempt, and running a child care program in What … is no different. A licensed daycare program will have to meet particular requirements and pass an inspection process to be sure their home is safe for children.

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