Infant daycare in Maple Valley for babies 6 to 24 months.
The first daycare is a big decision. Joy Nest keeps the group small, the day predictable, and the communication steady — so you know how your baby slept, ate, and spent the day.
What infant days look like here
Babies do not follow a schedule so much as a rhythm. At Joy Nest the rhythm is simple: eat, play, rest, repeat. There is floor time and tummy time, songs and board books, and plenty of quiet talking — the ordinary stuff that builds language long before a child says a word.
Because the group is small, a baby who needs to be held gets held. That sounds obvious. In a large infant room it is often the first thing that gets lost.
Eating and sleeping
Meals and snacks are cooked fresh in the home. For babies on bottles or starting solids, we follow what you send and what your pediatrician has advised — tell us the plan at enrollment and we will keep to it.
Rest happens on your baby's own pattern rather than a forced group nap. You will know how the day went, because we talk at pickup.
Staying in touch
You should never have to wonder. Ask questions any time, and expect a straight answer. If something changes during the day — a skipped nap, a new tooth, a fussy afternoon — you will hear about it before you ask.
Why a home instead of a center
A home setting means fewer transitions, fewer rooms, and the same caregiver all day. For an infant, that consistency is worth a great deal: the person who catches them at drop-off is the person who hands them back.
Joy Nest is a Washington State licensed family child care, License #PL-86705, caring for children from 6 months to 6 years in Maple Valley.
Infant care is $1,200 per calendar month, with meals included. Washington's average infant center price is about $1,779 per month, so a small home setting can cost meaningfully less. See the Maple Valley cost comparison.
Where families come from
We are in Maple Valley, about 15 minutes from Covington and 10 minutes from Black Diamond. Families who search for daycare in Covington or daycare in Black Diamond often prefer a home setting with one caregiver over a larger infant room.
Questions families ask us
What is the youngest age you accept?+
6 months. We care for children from 6 months up to 6 years.
Do you follow my baby's feeding and nap plan?+
Yes. Tell us the plan at enrollment and we keep to it, and we talk through the day at pickup.
How do I know how my baby's day went?+
We talk at pickup, and you can ask questions any time. Nothing about your child's day should be a mystery.
How much does infant daycare cost in Maple Valley?+
Joy Nest is $1,200 per calendar month for full-day infant care, with meals included. Half-day care is $600. The average full-time daycare price in Maple Valley is $1,687.
Do you offer part-time infant care?+
Yes. Half-day mornings run 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and half-day afternoons run 1:00 to 5:30 PM, five days a week.
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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.