Frequently asked questions
We’re open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, offering full-day care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
We welcome children from 6 weeks to 12 years old.
Yes! We offer part-time care (minimum 3 days/week). Drop-in care may be available depending on space.
Yes. Abida’s Home Childcare is fully licensed and undergoes regular inspections to meet state requirements.
Yes, we accept DSHS subsidies and other childcare assistance programs.
Absolutely. Children are supervised at all times, including during naps. We follow safe sleep practices for infants.
We clean and disinfect daily, including toys, surfaces, bathrooms, and learning areas, using child-safe products.
Yes—each child has their own labeled cubby for personal belongings.
Blankets are welcome, especially for nap time. Toys should stay at home to prevent loss or damage. We do offer special show-and-tell days.
Yes! We serve breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack—all freshly prepared, balanced, and nutritious.
We ask parents about what works at home and do our best to use the same comforting methods.
Children must stay home if they are ill and may return once they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
You’ll need to complete and sign:
Registration form
Child care agreement
Permission forms (for sunscreen/diaper cream)
Immunization record
Handbook acknowledgment
Medication authorization (if applicable)