Hello Kiddies Child Care, Severn

Based on 10 reviews

About

Hello Kiddies Child Care is a year-round home-based daycare in Severn, MD. Our family child care program is run by Crystal Crandall who has 21 years of child care experience and has a Master's degree. We are open from 7:00am until 5:00pm and care for children as young as 8 weeks through 6 years old, including children with special needs. We offer preschool, as well as, both full time and part time child care, including drop in care. We also have before and after school care for children up to 6 years old. We provide meals and offer a peanut free environment. We use a play based curriculum. To learn more, please call us or send us an email. Please ask for Crystal Crandall and be sure to mention that you found us on CareLuLu.
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Jennifer T.
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Posted 1 year ago
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My daughter has been in Crystal’s care since she was 3 months old, and she is now 18 months old. I can’t speak highly enough about Crystal’s professionalism and trustworthiness, the immaculateness and health and safety procedures within the facility, and the whole experience for my daughter’s development. You can see how much she loves kids, she’s appropriately firm and patient with boundaries which helps at home, and she’s given me a lot of great advice to overcome challenges that come with developmental stages. I appreciate the small group setting, knowing the other parents and kids, and watching them grow, play and learn together. I know they’re safe, have creative time as well as learning time, and they are well fed for breakfast, lunch, and snack times. We’ve had a lot of aftercare and overnight visits too, and being able to trust Crystal and rely on her when our family has needed help has brought us peace of mind.
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Francesca G.
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Posted 6 years ago
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I found Crystal last minute when the original daycare I had signed my child up for closed unexpectedly. This is my first child and she began at hello kiddies daycare at about 4 months...best thing that could have happened! My daughter likes being at daycare more than she likes being at home. Crystal has a beautiful addition on her home built for the daycare kids and it stays emaculate. She has kept my daughter progressing through her milestones and fosters her development appropriately. She truly treats my child like her own and is great at keeping open dialogue about any and everything. I even get pictures of my child during the day from time to time. Overall hello kiddies daycare has been a god send all of the staff fawn all over all the children and you can tell they all enjoy being there. I highly recommend Crystal!!!
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Sarah Z.
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Posted 6 years ago
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We have had a wonderful experience. Crystal and her staff are always cheerful, helpful and professional. Her facility is always clean and organized and my daughter enjoys everyday she spends there.
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Diane P.
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Posted 6 years ago
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My daughter has been with Crystal at Hello Kiddies since she was 2.5 months old. She is now an energetic 8 month old and it is very obvious that she not only loves her time there but also that she is blossoming under her care. Every morning she is extremely excited when I drop her off. She loves playing with the other children and is happy with all of the caregivers. As a parent I appreciate the cleanliness of Crystal's facility (my daughter has rarely been sick even though she attended throughout cold/flu season as an infant!) I also appreciate all of the one-on-one attention that my daughter, and the other children in Crystal's care, receive. Crystal plays close attention to my daughter's developmental stage and ensures that she is getting age-appropriate stimulation (from sensory toys, to crafts, to tummy-time). Every morning I feel comfortable and safe leaving my daughter there as I know she is in the best of hands. I would very highly recommend Hello Kiddies!
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April H.
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Posted 7 years ago
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I had to go back to work 6 weeks postpartum. My daughter was colicky, had acid reflux, and was labeled failure to thrive because she wasn't gaining weight. I was an emotional mess going back to work, I didn't feel like we were ready. My daughter cried a lot and I was terrified she was going to be kicked out. But when I took her, Crystal just reassured me it was going to be okay and that if she wanted to be held all day, they would just hold her. Going back to work is never easy, but it was easier once I knew that my baby was taken care of and happy. Now, at 9 months old, she loves going to day care. She smiles and gets excited when we pull up. Crystal's daycare is such a loving and family oriented place. Her family is now part of our family. I highly recommend her.
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Melida B.
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Posted 7 years ago
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My daughter began at Hello Kiddies about 2months ago...SHE LOVES IT! I love it because she does. She is not the type of child to go to just anyone, so when I drop her off in the morning she throws her hands up for them to take her. Its so awesome! That is a clear indication that she is happy there and it means the world to me the way Crystal and her colleagues treat my baby. They are an awesome facility.
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Christina R.
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Posted 7 years ago
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My daughter loves being dropped off every morning at hello kiddies. She has flourished greatly under her care. Hello Kiddies has been a life savior to our family. Her schedule works wonderfully for a working family and is as close as you can get to actual daycare center hrs and holiday closures... She has a very spacious, classroom like setting for the children giving ample space to play and learn in and out doors. My daughter has been going for several months and has yet to even catch a cold. Which says a lot about the effort put in to ensuring the children are in a clean and germ free environment. Coming from a year in a center where my daughter was sick (colds, rotovirus, flus, coxsackie etc etc etc) just about every other week. I can't say enough positive things about Ms. Crystal and her team.
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Kaela W.
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Posted 8 years ago
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I love this daycare! I am so happy that I found a safe, clean, and learning environment to send my child to while I work during the day. Crystal is a great provider. If I had to recommend any one for child care it would be "Hello Kiddies Child Care".
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Haddy O.
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Posted 8 years ago
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She is amazing with the kids! My daughter loves her
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Emily S.
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Posted 8 years ago
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I had been struggling to find daycare for my daughter. I went through 2 people before I was blessed to meet Crystal. My daughter has always needed to be swaddled and in the first day Crystal got her out of that habit. I just love how happy my daughter is there. When I pick her up she is always smiling! She is a baby and of course she has her fussy days, but Crystal never gives up on my daughter like the rest have! I love Hello Kiddies and would recommend any and everyone to contact her if you are looking for AMAZING child care!
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Home-based
Hours
7:00am - 5:00pm
Ages
8 weeks - 6 years
Kindergarten
No
Before School Care
Yes
After School Care
Yes
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
  Playground
  Multipurpose Room
  iPads/Tablets
  Electronic Access
  Library
  Indoor Playroom