Tata's Day Care Center

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My name is Clarivel Rosanna Martinez Gross. I was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on November 6, 1974, and I am the proud mother of four daughters and one son. Although my professional background is in Administration, Marketing, and Sales, I made the decision to settle in the United States eight years ago in search of new opportunities.

In 2021, I began working part-time as a teacher’s assistant at the Child Development Center at United Methodist Community House. It was there that I discovered my true passion for working with children. This path also allows me to honor the memory of my mother, who has always been my greatest inspiration. She was a dedicated teacher for over 30 years and raised my children and me with love, commitment, and strong values.

In 2022, I opened “Tata’s Day Care” in her honor. On March 2, 2026, we proudly opened Tata’s Day Care Center to serve even more families in our community. I am truly excited about this journey and committed to continuously growing and improving so I can provide children and their families with the highest quality care and support. 💛

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I love your program because my daughter is learning so much. She learn so many words and in Spanish too. She learned good manners from your program and she gets to be around other children her age. Ashlyn Bryant, Shakira Johnson Mom

Thank you for all that you do for our babies. I am excited to continue to grow together and teach amber amazing things. She is excelling in ways that excite me and blow my mind. Theresa Hawley, Amber Hawley Mom.

I love it glad to had found such loving environment for my girls especially my infant I was super nervous about taking her to daycare but I’m happy they’re both in loving caring hands. Kaysha Lane, Asi Johnson and Kaniy Gates Mom.

Filozofi

Tata’s Day Care Center provides a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We offer engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that encourage creativity, independence, and individual expression in a bilingual (English/Spanish) setting.

Our mission is to care for children in a space where learning is joyful and meaningful, grounded in the belief that love is the foundation of life and early childhood development. We are dedicated to supporting working families by offering flexible, high-quality care that meets the needs of our community. 💛

Kote

Tata’s Day Care Center is located in a convenient and vibrant area near downtown Grand Rapids, specifically on Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW (formerly Grandville Ave) in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood. This area is highly walkable and easily accessible for families commuting to and from work.

We are near major streets like Grandville Ave SW, Wealthy St SW, and Franklin St SW, making drop-off and pick-up quick and convenient. Our location is also close to community landmarks such as the Cook Arts Center and Southwest Middle/High School, as well as local shops, grocery stores, and restaurants.

Families also benefit from nearby parks like Rumsey Park, Campau Park, and Clemente Park, providing great outdoor spaces for children and families to enjoy.

Public transportation is easily accessible, with multiple bus lines nearby, making it a great option for working families who rely on transit.

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Our central location allows us to serve a diverse community while offering a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for children to learn and grow 💛 ​

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At Tata’s Day Care Center, we provide a warm, loving, and bilingual (English/Spanish) environment where children learn through play and meaningful experiences. What makes us unique is our focus on love as the foundation of learning, small group sizes, and strong relationships with families.

We offer a play-based, developmentally appropriate program that supports each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth. Our classrooms follow a structured routine while allowing flexibility for children to explore and learn at their own pace.

We also create a strong sense of community by hosting family events and celebrations throughout the year, including cultural activities, holiday celebrations, and special themed days. These moments help families feel connected and involved in their child’s learning journey.

Our goal is to make every child feel safe, valued, and excited to come to daycare every day 💛

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Enrollment Procedures/Childcare Forms: The following is a list of forms that need to be complete and returned to us prior to your child’s first day.

1- Application 2- All About Me Form 3- Child Diversity Questionnaire 4- Contract & Finance Agreement 5- Child Information Record 6- Child in Case Statement /Receipt 7- Health Appraisal and Vaccine Record 8- Ages & Stages Questionnaires ASQ-3™ and ASQ-2™ 9- Medication Permission and Instructions (if apply) 10- Permission for Over the Counter Medicine 11 - Permission for Administer Medical Treatment 12- Transportations Form (if apply) 13- Permission to Leave the Child Care Premises 14- Permission to be Photographed and Release of Pictures 15- Permission for Water Activities