Welcome to the Somerset Family Childcare website. We have been offering dependable childcare at this location for more than 29 years. We are a DCFS licensed childcare home that has been nationally accredited by the National Association for Family Childcare for more than 6 years. For information about accreditation, please go to the website www.nafcc.org.
We are located in the Stonehedge section of Wheaton. We are ½ mile west of Naperville Road and ¼ mile north of Butterfield Road (Route 56) and less than 5 minutes to I-88 and 7 minutes to the commuter train station in downtown Wheaton.
MISSION STATEMENT To provide quality child care in a loving, stable, safe, family environment, while encouraging positive self-image, creativity, critical thinking, personal growth and interpersonal skill development.
NAFCC Accredited since January 2003
DCFS Licensed since 1980
DCFS Group Childcare Licensed since 2005
CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
President of Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Childcare Association (www.wgecca.com)
Active member of Dupage Association for Education of Young Children (DAEYC)
Member of Fox Valley Association for Education of Young Children (FVAEYC) and National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Member of Illinois Association for Family Childcare (IAFCC)
Featured provider for Spring, 2006 for IAFCC
Illinois Child Care Bureau Food Program Member
Working with NAFCC as an Observer for national accreditation since 2004.
Mentor for new providers and parents as well.
What we offer: Preschool Curriculum during the school year
Phonics Program on a daily basis
Daily balance of indoor and outdoor play
Large indoor play space with areas for fine and gross motor skills
Outdoor equipment that is age appropriate and lots of fun
At this time we do not have any openings in our child care. If you are interested in learning more or would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact us. We are always happy to discuss childcare and our philosophy with you.
If you would like to contact us, please call Nancy Kaszyca at 630-653-8792 or email me at somersetchildcare@gmail.com
