Larson Jeanne M - Tacoma WA Family Child Care Home

NORTH 8TH STREET , TACOMA WA 98406
(253) 985-5601
6 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Larson Jeanne M is a Family Child Care Home in TACOMA WA, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of birth - 12 years 0 months. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: First Initial License Date: 10/24/1993. Doing Business As Jeanne Larson. Early Achievers Status: Level 3

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: PL-8284
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: birth - 12 years 0 months
  • Early Achievers Rating: Level 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Initial License Issue Date: Oct 24, 1993
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 24, 1993
  • Current License Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2999
  • District Office: Tacoma
  • District Office Phone: (253) 442-3477 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Bohemia Isis-Smith (bohemia.isis-smith@dcyf.wa.gov)

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Reviews

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Betty Boyd Mar 30, 2021
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I loved Jeanie she watched my 2 children Nerissa and Marcell..they loved her..would highly recommend her always!@

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1st Time Mom Feb 19, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My son has gone to Jeanne’s since he was 14 months old when we moved here from NH. I toured many centers and in home daycares in Tacoma and found hers to give me the right “feeling”. As a parent, you just know.

It is a caring, family environment where everyone knows each other by name. I always get an update about my sons’ day from Jeanne. If you’re looking for a “cared for by family” daycare this is the place to send your little one.

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Mom of 2 boys Feb 16, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My oldest son started in Jeannes care at three years old after receiving lackluster care at a larger daycare center that was overpriced and under staffed. We were immediately treated as part of the family, it was encouraged to sit down and talk about how the evening and morning went at home so that Jeanne would know what to expect for the day. That was unfamiliar territory coming from a large institutionalized care center, you never knew who would be taking care of your child let alone had a moment to let them know how the morning was or if we had any changes in routine that would affect the day. When my husband and I found out we were expecting baby 2 there was no question of who would care for him even though our older son had since outgrown the need for child care, the new baby would go to Nanas house (that is how all the children refer to Jeanne). I couldn’t stand the thought of him being in some center where he wouldn’t be able to be held or cuddled as an infant which is often the case in large centers, let alone sit down and talk with me at the end of the day and telk me how his day went. My youngest son is now four and asks if he can go to Nanas house even on weekends and holidays, Jeanne has provided us with excellent family care over the past 13 years. We couldn’t be more pleased with how honest and accepting she is even if we don’t see eyey to eye in certain views I feel confident in approaching situations that may be concerning to me with her as she always offers an unbiased solution.

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Katie Feb 15, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Our son has been in Jeanne’s care since just after he was 1 and have been happy the entire time. She has always been extremely concerned with his well being and making sure we felt comfortable. My husband and I each drop off/pick up and both are constantly updated with what is happening in daycare, with our son developmentally and socially and the overall changes of the environment. Our whole family feels comfortable there and like we are part of her family. We couldn’t recommend her more.

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Timothy Mackey Feb 15, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Jeanne is a fantastic caregiver. Her passion for helping young children develop and discover is obvious.

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Over-protective Parents Oct 10, 2018
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

We brought our 2-year old child to Jeanne Larson for just barely over 6 months and while she is a kind and wonderful person, she was not a good fit for our child or our family. Most of the children under her care are family members or have been in her care since birth. Our child was a new-comer and at first didn't seem to have any problems. Several months after beginning care he began coming home with deep scratches on his face, apparently from another 2-year old in her care. When we asked about these scratches, at first she did not seem to notice how or when they happened. When they continued to show up and we approached her about them, she claimed that our son was instigating arguments with the other children and that the scratches were his fault. This pattern continued for about 8 weeks, during which we saw increasingly defensive behavior in our son. We jokingly referred to our son's "prison rules" daycare on account of the hands-off approach to dispute resolution between children. But in the end, we simply had a difficult time communicating with Jeanne about the issue. If we implied that we felt our child was unsafe in any way, she became extremely defensive and offended. Rather than discussing potential solutions, she claimed that our child was bothering the other children. She accused us of being overprotective parents and ultimately gave us two weeks notice after we asked about another scratch on his face. It's now been 5 months since the worst of the scratches, which are still very visible as scars beneath his eyes and across the side of his face, but we are happily acclimated into a childcare center that seems to be a much better fit for our family. The defensive behavior we saw in our child has since subsided considerably. In her defense, Jeanne's home is warm, cozy, and an intimate family environment for the children in her care. It was simply not a good fit for our son and we wished we had feedback earlier regarding potential problems and/or solutions .

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