West Family Day Care

05/02/2024

I was fortunate to attend this conference twice. Worth checking out for those interested the the power and rights of young people!

These are exciting times in the unconventional education world. Many entrepreneurs are creating new opportunities that students and families are seeking. You can find out more our our conference 6/21-23. https://bit.ly/aero2024

04/28/2024

I was fortunate to attend the early childhood teacher residency several times. It was life changing! Apply if you can:)

The Nancy M. and Douglas M. Yeager Family Foundation, in partnership with GilChrist Retreat Center and the Fetzer Institute, is pleased to offer ten self-guided, one-week residencies for preschool through fifth grade teachers from July 16-23. This will mark our 20th summer!

04/27/2024

We are now offering interviews for a fall opening, with the potential to begin in summer. The spot is for a child over 2 as of September, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 8:30 to 5 pm.

We are located in West Somerville and provide a rich family child care experience, including mixed ages, longterm relationships, lots of play, projects, outdoor time, and home cooked, vegetarian meals.

If interested, please pm or reach out to Maria and Morgan at [email protected].

Picture of our caregiver Jonah working with the kids moving our sandbox to the other side of the yard this week. It's going to be HUGE, and nearer to our backyard faucet. We love sand and water play!

03/25/2024

Check out our new WFDC instagram account where our teachers are sharing the fun and learning our kids and caregivers are engaged in every day:)

03/24/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/jRV98fKtQjB7jwNN/?mibextid=WC7FNe
We have two spaces at wfdc. Contact us thru the post above to learn more. Please share with anyone who might be interested in summer or fall care for a child 2 and up. Our spaces for ones are full:(

We are now interviewing families of children 2 and up for 2 summer and fall openings.

One is a four day and one is full time, and one can begin in summer if desired.

For more information and to schedule a visit, contact Maria at [email protected], or message us here!

Come play and learn with us in the great outdoors on our porch, in our yard, parks, and neighborhood, and inside our wonderful indoor space, a full first floor unit in our two family home.

We care for 10 children, ages one through school age, in a mixed-age program focusing on play, projects, and long term relationships with plenty of outdoor time, rain or shine, all year long:)

03/24/2024

We are now interviewing families of children 2 and up for 2 summer and fall openings.

One is a four day and one is full time, and one can begin in summer if desired.

For more information and to schedule a visit, contact Maria at [email protected], or message us here!

Come play and learn with us in the great outdoors on our porch, in our yard, parks, and neighborhood, and inside our wonderful indoor space, a full first floor unit in our two family home.

We care for 10 children, ages one through school age, in a mixed-age program focusing on play, projects, and long term relationships with plenty of outdoor time, rain or shine, all year long:)

04/21/2023

I was fortunate to have joined this program for several years and it was life changing. I’d encourage anyone interested to apply:)

Ten self-guided one-week residencies for preschool through fifth grade teachers are being sponsored from July 6 to July 13 by the Nancy M. and Douglas M. Yeager Family Foundation, in partnership with GilChrist Retreat Center and the Fetzer Institute.

03/30/2023

West Family Day care has an opening for a 1 to 5 year old in our 10 child, mostly outdoor, play and project based program in West Somerville. 5 day opening in September, with potential to begin part time as soon as this spring. Contact Maria at [email protected] or 617-628-3327 for more information.

03/23/2023

Found! Full time caregiver needed at WFDC for June, July, and August. Please reach out if you or anyone you know is interested in joining us for a summer of fun, learning, and connection in the great outdoors. We are looking for an experienced early childhood caregiver who is or can become EEC qualified as a family child care assistant. Interested candidates may contact Maria at [email protected] or 617-628-3327.
Please share this post if you are in the Boston area or know folks who might like to work with us this summer. Thank you:)

10/16/2022

We have a surprise full time opening, available immediately. Ideally for a child between 2 and 5, though we would consider a 1 year old. Please reach out for more info, or to schedule a visit.