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Description: ROSARIA POLIZZI is a Family Child Care Home in LANDISVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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My two children attended Rosaria's for about 3 years. Rosaria took excellent care of my children as if they were her own. She communicated with me when there were issues or concerns about the kids. She rarely closed or took days off. If she did take off she provided plenty of notice. She helped my children learn a lot of independent skills. My children loved going there and had fun. I would highly recommend her.
I was in search of day care for my son, and happened upon Rosaria’s Home Day Care website. Most of the parents I spoke with had sent their children to day care facilities, and I hadn’t heard many positive things about in-home day cares, so I was hesitant to explore this option. I was somewhat skeptical when I placed that first call to Rosaria, but Rosaria took the time to speak to me prior to touring her home, and patiently answered all of my questions. From that first conversation, until my son’s graduation from day care to school, Rosaria kept an open dialogue with me.
Rosaria’s home has an entire area, separate from her own family’s living space, that is dedicated day care space. She has a background in Early Education, and has created spaces specifically to inspire learning and creativity for each child. Rosaria’s home also has a large fenced in backyard that she has outfitted with a water table, and lots of outdoor toys.
Rosaria was able to provide individual attention for my son and the other children in her care, much more frequently than a larger day care facility could, due to having a smaller group of children. The smaller size also allowed for Rosaria to be creative in planning out activities.
I was particularly appreciative of Rosaria’s willingness to be flexible with my own work schedule, as I was often pulled away for last-minute issues. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide my son with an environment that was not only loving and supportive, but was cost-effective, as well!
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I had found a “second home” for my son, and felt good knowing I was leaving him in a family-like atmosphere. This peace of mind made it possible for me to continue working without worrying about my son's well-being and happiness.
Genuinely cares about the children and families she works with
When I was researching day cares for my son I wanted something different than that commercialized impersonal experience. He had a bad experience in a well known day care center so I started researching home care options. I came across Rosaria's Home day care. Which I chose for my son to attend on a full time basis. He thrived there and had a lot of learning experiences he never would have gotten in a commercialized setting. Keep in mind that in a setting such as this you will need some flexibity with scheduling at times. This is a family atmosphere, but also has that professionalism needed to run a safe environment for your child. I have recommended and referred others to Rosaria's as I am completely satisfied with the overall experience my child had in her care.
Rosaria is very attentive to detail. My daughter has been there for about a year and enjoys her time there. What I appreciate about home daycare is that it is like home away from home. Rosaria maintains a low ratio/capacity, which is why I sent my daughter to home daycare in the first place--- there are only a handful of kids. My daughter fits in Rosaria's family as she gets to interact with both the kids in the daycare and Rosaria's family who are very helpful and involved with the daycare. On a day to day basis, the kids have dance parties, have meals included (which is a lifesaver to this busy mom), and health is a priority as the kids are screened at the door and taught good hand hygiene as well as other drills (tornado, fire, etc). Rosaria is flexible for schedule changes yet does maintain her own family/work balance, giving plenty of advance notice if the daycare would be closed due to vacation (which was only once this year). Rosaria's background in early childhood is evident as she assesses the kids' motor skills, social skills, etc. Finally, she stays very punctual on her licensure, maintaining the appropriate paperwork and regulations as needed with the state. I have enjoyed sending my daughter with Rosaria because she is an experienced mother who maintains an open play atmosphere that allows kids to be kids and not institutionalized at such a young age. Also, she is very affordable!
This has been the only place I have ever regretted sending my child. Rosaria is not kind, and puts her own needs above the children and parents. She did get citations upon having a home visit after I found mold on the sippy cup my child used there, so please check into these things before considering!