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Sweet Home Child Care

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(9) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Family Day CareOccasional & Casual CareLong Day CareBefore & After School CareSpecial Needs & Inclusion Support
Sweet Home Child Care
Services
Family Day Care, Occasional & Casual Care, Long Day Care
Reviews
9

What recent reviews say

Shakila earns consistent praise for warmth and personalized care; most children spend years in her service. One dated complaint highlights communication gaps during enrolment.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring, personal approach
  • structured learning activities
  • long-term relationships
  • flexible, accommodating
  • staff goes above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • poor communication with new parents
  • cancelled care without notice
caring-educatorsflexible-hoursengaging-activitiesresponsive-management
Best for: Families seeking consistent, affectionate care from a single educator for years.
Think twice if: Those enrolling for the first time should clarify CCS payments and care commitments upfront.

Strengths

  • Shakila's personal, warm approach
  • tailored daily activities to each child's needs
  • structured learning for school readiness
  • long-term continuity

Worth knowing

  • Shakila named as primary educator
  • children remain in care long-term (2-11 years documented)
  • day trips to local parks included
  • personalized daily activity planning

What reviews say by service

Family Day Care
Praised for warm, personalized approach and structured learning tailored to each child.
Long Day Care
Families report children thriving over years-long enrollments with consistent care.
Before & After School Care
One review mentions 11-year-old attending; flexibility noted but details limited.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.84 average across the 95 family day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 81
Review volume 43
Review recency 78
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Shakila arrange activities for the children?
Yes. Reviewers describe structured activities, day trips to local parks, and daily activities tailored to each child's interests and needs.
How long do children typically stay?
Several families report enrollments lasting two to 11 years, suggesting strong continuity and long-term relationships.
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Last updated 2026-08-08