Looking for Childcare in Roseville/Shoreview Area

Updated on January 19, 2008
J.W. asks from Saint Paul, MN
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I have been looking on the internet for the past few weeks trying to find a good resource for childcare listings. I have had some success finding listings of daycare centers, but I am also interested in in home daycares. Does anyone know a good way to find a listing of in home daycare in your area?

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M.K.

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Hi,

I know you're looking for home daycare, but I just wanted to say that if you don't find one you like, we have been very very happy with Miniapple International Montessori in Roseville. The caregivers and teachers are incredibly warm and there is always someone holding/cuddling/attending to the babies and toddlers. Very different than in some places. A lot of the parents who are at Miniapple came from other daycare centers and have shared their not-so-great experiences and now feel so good to have their little ones here. One thing I like about a good quality daycare center is the accountability - more than one adult is always present. Caring for children can be difficult and when any adult is having a tough day, it's nice when they can rely on others to help them. This is not to say anything negative about home daycares, but there are some advantages to a quality center too in case you go that route. I'm sorry I don't know any home daycares in our area.

Good luck to you and don't feel bad asking lots of questions of the caregivers.

Congrats on you new baby! My sister is expecting her first in June too. She lives in DC and has been on daycare waiting lists since she was 4 weeks pregnant - so very different out there.

If you have any questions you can always send me a personal email.

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G.G.

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K.J.

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Hi there. I am not sure if you would be willing to use a non-daycare and just a stay at home mom.... I currently stay at home with my daughter, who is 16 months old, and we have another one due in June as well. So, looks like the time that you would want to put your child in daycare would be after enough recovery time. I have experience as a nanny for 2 different families and am looking to take children (or a child) into my home so I can continue to stay home. If you are interested, please let me know and we can further discuss. Good luck and congratulations!

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N.S.

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You can call Ramsey county and they will give you a list of all in home daycares in your area!
Here is the number for Washington County, I'm sure they will be able to give you the Ramsey county numbers:
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These are the direct lines for daycare coordinators so you won't have to deal with a machine with a million options!!
Good Luck!

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