A licensed home daycare in Maple Valley, run by one caregiver.
Joy Nest is run by a mom who has spent 14 years raising her own children — and who built this home daycare around the things she wanted for them: warmth, patience, real food, and a day that moves at a child's pace.
Why Joy Nest exists
Most daycare decisions come down to a feeling. You walk in, you watch how the room feels, and you imagine your child there. Joy Nest was built for that moment: a home where a small number of children are known by name, where the day has a rhythm instead of a rush, and where a parent can ask a question without feeling like a distraction.
What I bring to the work
I raised my own children for 14 years before opening Joy Nest, which taught me the part that no certificate covers: how to read a room of small people, how to slow down when a child needs it, and how much of good care is simply paying attention.
- Washington State family child care license #PL-86705
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Master's degree in Computer Science — which, less surprisingly than it sounds, is mostly practice at planning, noticing patterns, and solving problems calmly
- Daily home cooking, with organic ingredients, including Indian meals
- English, Hindi, and Telugu spoken during the day
What a day looks like
Children arrive and settle into free play. There are stories, songs, sensory play, and simple projects; outdoor time and neighborhood walks when the weather allows; meals and a quiet rest period; then afternoon play and pickup. The order stays roughly the same because predictability is what makes a small child brave enough to explore.
Every day flexes around the children in front of me — their moods, the weather, and whatever they are suddenly fascinated by.
Licensed, and accountable for it
Joy Nest is a licensed family child care home in Maple Valley, Washington, License #PL-86705. You can check the license through Washington State DCYF Child Care Check, ask to see it on your visit, and tour by appointment so you can see the space before you decide. If something is not right for your family, I would rather you find that out on a tour than after enrollment.
Read more about home daycare at Joy Nest, care for babies 6 to 24 months, or tuition and openings.
Come meet us
The best way to judge a home daycare is to stand in it. Schedule a visit, bring your questions, and see how the room feels.
Come see if Joy Nest feels right for your family.
Tell us your child's age and what you are looking for. We reply from hello@joynestchildcare.com, usually within one business day.