Starting Small Family Daycare

Tammy has been better than we could have ever hoped for. She fosters a safe environment that promotes learning for our young daughter. I have never left a Unilocal review before but was so thrilled with the daycare we are receiving decided this was worth it. If she has an opening jump at the chance to get your child enrolled.

Miss Tammy is amazing! She cared for our daughter and son from the time they were little babies (six months old) until they went to preschool. She is kind and loving, and has the patience of a saint! Our kids absolutely adore Miss Tammy, and they still beg to visit her. If I could give more than five stars, I would!

We have had 2 children at Starting Small Family Daycare, and we just cannot say enough good things! Our daughter had a nanny until 11 months old and I didn’t feel she was ready to be in a baby room at a daycare, so we started looking for a home daycare and found Tammy. We got so lucky! I felt comfortable with her right away! She does so many cool activities with the kids, I’m so amazed at her creativity! With your permission, she will post pics throughout the day on Facebook so you can check in and see what the littles have been doing. She is extremely sweet and my kids just adore her, she is highly recommended!

Miss Tammy and her crew are by far the best child care I have run into you in my seven years of having kids! She is not only a fully qualified professional, she is also a mother and understands common mother things!
She is patient, kind, understanding, communicates very well with the parents, and her rules are simple to follow.
She doesn’t do this because she needs the money. She does this because she has a passion and a heart for children… And it shows!

Miss Tammy is so great! She will love and care for your child as if he or she were her own. A true professional — a great communicator, especially in letting you know how your child did that day; treats each child with such patience and kindness. My son has been attending her day care for a year (since he was 3 months old) and he loves it! She does different fun/​sensory activities with the kids each day and (with permission) will even post pictures of FB for the parents to see! Grandma approves too — that’s high praise! Truly a diamond in the rough — Tammy & Starting Small are a great find!

Tammy is one of the few people I’d ever trust my child with. She’s an excellent daycare provider and we couldn’t have found anyone better than her.

Best place to take your kiddo! Tammy is kind, patient, and is an extremely professional day care AND preschool provider. We’ve used her on many occasions for stretches of times; she has also gone above and beyond, to help us out on a weekend. Don’t hesitate to send your child to ‘Miss Tammy.’ We just adore her!

I volunteered here for the summer of 2012 and it was an amazing experience. The environment was very constructive, educational, friendly and it was obvious the kids felt safe and happy to be there. Compared to other daycares that I’ve seen, there was nice structure that was really focused on learning but in a fun way! The children, and even I, were learning sign language. Tammy, the daycare provider went above and beyond in really caring for the children. She knew the milestones for certain ages, how to ensure children are being fully challenged and keeps a clean and safe area for the children. The activities vary and the food is very nutritious! There are activities from painting to making cards and reading before nap time, it’s a wonderful environment. I’m attending college classes full time now but I’m for sure going to volunteer again!

So, I’m looking to buy a house this year; and one of my requirements is that it isn’t more than a 20 minute communte from my home to this daycare facility. What does that tell you? =o)
My almost 2 year old little peanut has been going to «Starting Small Daycare» since she was around 3 months old. I found Tammy’s info through the YMCA (and yes, I totally did the hand movements after I typed this.) and called her up to see if she had an opening. I met her one evening and instantly connected with her. She had such a positive and caring personality, I just knew within the first 10 minutes of our interaction, that I had just found a 2^nd home for my daughter.
They do numerous activities, spend time outdoors (when weather permits) and it’s just an all around great environment for my mini me. She also has a strong educational background in child development, flexible hours, and treats each child like they were her own.
Tammy isn’t just my daughter’s daycare provider; she really has turned into family.
When we decide to have a 2^nd child, I wouldn’t send them anywhere else but here. I just hope there is an opening. LOL