Frequently asked questions
What ages do you take?
From 6 weeks to 5 years. The home has one mixed-age group, with up to 10 children and 2 adults.
Can I see the home before I decide?
Yes. Book a tour and come with your child. It takes about half an hour and you can ask anything.
What does a day look like?
Arrival, play in the living room, a snack, lunch cooked at home, a nap, the yard and pickup.
What does it mean that the home is licensed?
That EEC, the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, licensed this home as a large family child care home. The license number is at the bottom of every page.
How many children are here at once?
Up to 10 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with 2 adults.
How does tuition work?
It depends on your child's age, the schedule and the days a week. Cristiane gives you the figures in writing at the tour.
What happens if Cristiane is ill?
Rina leads the group, and a substitute we know joins her. We message families early that morning, or the evening before.
Who else is in the home?
Cristiane's family lives in the home. During the day the children are with Cristiane and Rina, and no one else cares for them.
Do you share photos of the children?
Only with your written permission, and you can change your answer at any time.
How do I join the waitlist?
Tell us your child's age and the schedule you need, by message or at a tour. When a place opens, we call the family that has waited longest first.
Do you speak Portuguese?
Yes. Cristiane and Rina speak Portuguese and English with the children and with families, and every page of this site is also in Portuguese.
Would you like to see the home?
Come for a tour with your child, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll answer at the end of the day.