Business Details
25 Years
experience
Home Daycare Services in Franktown, CO
Founded in 2001, Little Hands Child Care provides licensed home-based childcare focused on creating a nurturing environment for children's growth and development. Our approach combines structured learning with hands-on activities, emphasizing safety, love, and educational exploration. With over 35 years of experience in childcare, including fostering and home daycare services across multiple states, we prioritize individualized attention and a family-like atmosphere. Our facility features a spacious home with a fenced backyard, dedicated play areas, and a curriculum incorporating arts, crafts, and early literacy skills.We maintain a Christian perspective centered on love, respect, and forgiveness while adhering to strict health and safety standards through participation in the state food program. Our Love and Logic-based discipline approach fosters responsibility through age-appropriate choices. We serve families in Franktown, CO, with flexible scheduling aligned to local school calendars and transparent communication about policies and operations.
Services
Home Daycare Services
Preschool Program
Child Development Activities
Educational Curriculum
Licensed Childcare
Flexible Scheduling
Nutritious Meal Program
Safe Play Environment
Parent Communication
Early Literacy Focus
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Licensed home daycare since 2001 with state food program certification
- Christian environment emphasizing love, respect, and forgiveness
- Hands-on preschool curriculum with arts, crafts, and literacy activities
- Secure facility featuring fenced yard and indoor play equipment
- Experienced provider with 35+ years in childcare and fostering
Services
Home Daycare Services
Licensed home-based childcare providing personalized attention in a family-like environment. Our services include structured daily routines with educational activities, outdoor play, and individualized care for infants through preschoolers. We maintain a low child-to-caregiver ratio with maximum 9 children, including specialized attention for toddlers under 2 years old.
Preschool Program
Theme-based preschool curriculum incorporating letters, numbers, colors, and shapes through hands-on learning. Activities include arts and crafts, music, and social development exercises using the Mother Goose Time curriculum. Our program prepares children for formal schooling with developmentally appropriate educational experiences in a nurturing setting.
Safe Play Environment
Secure childcare facility featuring a fenced backyard with climbing equipment and a dedicated indoor play space. Rainy day alternatives include a small jumping castle and various indoor activities. The basement play area is specifically designed for children's exploration and developmental play at their own level.
Nutritious Meal Program
FDA-approved meal program providing healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children. We follow state food program guidelines to ensure balanced nutrition while accommodating dietary needs. Parents provide diapers and infant formula, while we supply all necessary meals and eating utensils for enrolled children.
Parent Communication
Regular communication with parents about child development and daily activities. We maintain transparent policies regarding illness, discipline, and scheduling. Parents receive 30-day vacation notices and advance alerts for any schedule changes, ensuring consistent care coordination between providers and families.
People
Jami/Nana
Owner & Licensed Provider
Licensed childcare provider since 2001 with 35+ years of experience. Former foster parent and home daycare operator across Texas, California, and Colorado. Specializes in early childhood development through Christian values-based care. Holds an experienced license for 9 children with personalized attention focus.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, following the Cherry Creek School Traditional Schedule.
Are you licensed for childcare services?
Yes, we have maintained a licensed home daycare since October 2001 with an experienced provider license for up to 9 children.
What educational activities do you offer?
Our preschool curriculum includes letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and social skills through Mother Goose Time materials with hands-on crafts and learning activities.
How do you handle illness policies?
We require children with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or rashes to stay home until symptoms resolve for 24 hours to maintain a well-child environment.
What safety measures are in place?
Our facility features a fenced yard, secure indoor play areas, and strict supervision. We use Love and Logic discipline methods to teach responsibility through natural consequences.
Do you offer backup care options?
We follow the Cherry Creek School schedule to minimize disruptions. In rare cases of unexpected closure, we coordinate backup care with advance notice to parents.