Playtime Daycare

HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND CARE IN THE COMFORT OF A HOME

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
4512358

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
1 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Schedules
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 days per week
Language(s) Supported
English
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based

Our Teachers

Athena Nevarez, Lead Teacher & Director

Athena is an NMSU student working towards a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been a childcare provider since 2016. She began teaching Prek in 2020. Her goal is to support and engage children of all abilities in learning. Her devotion to children goes far beyond the classroom and out into the field, as she has been a Head Coach for youth soccer teams.

Verified parent feedback and reviews

5.0 (1)
5.0 Overall
5.0 Outdoor Time
5.0 Atmosphere
5.0 Child Communication
5.0 Physical Space
5.0 Program Communication
5.0 Learning Environment
5.0 Provider Interaction

Philosophy

At Playtime Daycare we strive to provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment. Our classroom is carefully designed to reflect each child’s interests, needs, abilities and cultivate a positive self-image and independence. We foster equal opportunity in education for all children regardless of race, creed, gender, religion, national origin, or disabilities.
At the time of enrollment, we immediately begin collaborating with families to gather information about home languages, cultures, and family values so that we can incorporate each child’s culture into our classroom in various ways. We believe that family engagement and teacher-family collaboration play crucial roles in supporting children ‘s overall development and academic success. We strive to encourage, assist, and work hand in hand with every parental figure including mothers, fathers, and/or grandparents, or other legal guardians. We strive to incorporate frequent family engagement events and activities to encourage families to engage in their child’s learning regularly.

Location

Centrally located

About our program

The mission of Playtime Daycare is to provide top quality care and education in the comfort of a home. We value working with smaller group sizes because it allows us an opportunity to build relationships with every child and their families. We believe in building meaningful connections with each child so that we can observe and support their interests, strengths, and needs. We strive to provide a positive climate for families and a stimulating learning environment, with respect for each child’s abilities. Our hope is that each child comes in every day feeling that they are welcomed, respected, and appreciated and that each parent leaves feeling confident that their child is in safe and loving hands.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
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Athena Nevarez
Program Director