Keeping it low key…
by Madeline
How to win over a toddler.
by Madeline
Growing Pains
As a daycare provider, I have now learned, you can not help every family even if your intentions are good. In response to Corona Virus and trying to assist a healthcare professional, I took on a
by Madeline
COVID-19 and our Continued Daycare Services 2
Hazel and Friends Daycare will stay open for our existing children and families through this challenging and uncertain time. We vow to put our community first and have taken measures to safely
by Madeline
COVID-19 and our Continued Daycare Services
Hazel and Friends Daycare will stay open for our existing children and families through this challenging and uncertain time. We vow to put our community first and have taken measures to operate our
by Madeline
Taming Aggression in Kids
Tantrums, fits, bullying, fights; as a child care provider, I have seen it all and out of the most unlikely little one’s too. So what can I do to help? Well, lots I do believe. The key to
by Madeline
Merry Christmas from Hazel & Friends Daycare
Too cute not to share. New interior daycare pictures coming soon to our Homepage. These kids make the holidays worth it for me and I think they know it too. They all have individual gifts to open
by Madeline
Now offering FREE eBooks
by Madeline
We have a spot open!
We have ONE full-time daycare opening during the week, Monday – Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM but hurry because it won’t last. 2 months and older welcome up to ten years of age. Full-time
by Madeline
Early Adopter Thank You Halloween Party!
Time to celebrate our first month reaching maximum capacity here at Hazel & Friends Daycare. We opened our doors on June 1st and by October 2nd, 2019 we have all of our full-time weekday and
by Madeline
Let’s Play Magic Food!
Fun & Free game that promotes color and fruit recognition for toddlers. To play simply click —–> Start Select the fruit pictured as quickly as possible. Gain points before the
by Madeline
Peanut-peanut butter & jelly
by Madeline
Birthday FUN!
Thank you to everyone who came to Hazel’s 2nd birthday party.
by Madeline
Top 10 Favorite Amazon Prime Kids’ Shows
The below list is our favorite Amazon Prime kids series and/or Amazon Prime available kids series. The main factors I considered when creating this list include; educational value, creativity
by Madeline
Hazel & Friends Daycare on Care.com
My favorite website for finding local babysitters is also my new social media platform for advertising hazelandfriends.com. For $100/year I was able to shop for quality care, post jobs, browse
by Madeline
There is nothing better than a child’s imagination.
At Hazel and Friends Daycare, we believe in playtime, lots of it! Our modern LIVE-WORK space is designed just for that. We have an open, UN-cluttered home with a (mostly) handmade pirate ship play
by Madeline
Happy 2nd Birthday to Hazel!
My how the time flies. It feels like just yesterday Hazel was born and now she is turning TWO years old. Let the festivities begin! We are inviting the local Albuquerque, NM community and anyone
by Madeline
A mom’s tips… Caring for a sick baby.
These past few days Hazel and I have both been ill from either a stomach bug or food poisoning. While it has been rough on the both of us, I am learning a lot too. Here are some tips for other
by Madeline
Best Toddler Songs
Our favorite Super Simple Youtube music stream for kids! Includes animated videos for Baby Shark, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Clap your Hands…. 55 minutes of captivating fun for your little
by Madeline
Sailor Themed 2nd Bday Party
Organizing a baby birthday party has never been more fun. Searching through my favorite craft and recipe pins, I have it all covered from sailor hats, to felt pinwheels, to striped flag bow ties
by Madeline
A Little Princess
Classic novel with timeless life lessons for your little princess. It begins with a very spoiled yet kind and generous young lady who has a rich and adoring father. Near the middle of the story, she
by Madeline
About the Author.
MOM. BLOGGER. WEBSITE DESIGNER. REGISTERED IN-HOME DAYCARE PROVIDER.
Madeline studied Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations at San Diego State University. She has always loved to express herself through her writing. Her professional career has taken her in different directions mostly in some sort of B2B Marketing & Sales role. Her proudest moment was becoming a mother. She now has several work-from-home occupations including a state registered daycare in addition to managing websites for various local contractors plus her own endeavors. While she has a gypsy soul and has thus lived all over the country including Austin, TX, New York, NY & San Diego, CA she is currently settled and permanently residing in Albuquerque, NM.