A family home that grew into a center
Home Sweet Home Child Care is run by owner and director Jamie Barnes. Parents know it as Jamie and Jim’s place.
Jamie, Jim and the team
Jamie Barnes signs her messages as owner and director of Home Sweet Home Smart Cookies Academy. Parents name Jamie and Jim as the owners, and one calls it “a mom and dad daycare”.
Google reviews go back to 2019. Over the years parents describe the daycare growing from an in-home daycare into a larger location with more rooms, a gym and a bus, while keeping the home feel.
- Owner and director: Jamie Barnes
- Also known as Home Sweet Home Smart Cookies Academy
- 4.9 stars from 72 Google reviews
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot (Google)
Our professional philosophy
Published by Home Sweet Home on its Google profile.
We believe young children learn through example, and exploration.
They learn through experiences, and by taking chances.
Our role is to provide them information and materials that will give them opportunities for learning, development, and growth.
We model respectful, and kind behavior, that we hope they will acquire and learn from.
By asking questions during play, art, exploring, learning experiences, we help them become more creative, or see from different perspectives.
We desire to help them see their talents, and abilities, and encourage them to use them for good, and see the importance of our own uniqueness in our communities, and in the world.
What parents say about the people
“I was so blessed to be able to use this day care when I needed it! They are so great with the kids, and my kids still love Mr. Jim and Miss Jamie! I love that it's a mom and dad daycare, and I know they are just good all around people!”
“It can be hard to leave your kid at daycare but Home Sweet Home feels like I am leaving my son with family. They are so kind, nurturing, & fun. Their environment is welcoming and engaging. I never worry about my son while he is there. Thank you for loving my little guy and letting him be a part of your daycare family!”
“… the owner took all of my babies in no questions asked, and every day is a different struggle and at first honestly i was a little scared, but the welcomingness of the place and the warm hearts and the staff that help as well. I couldn’t feel more safe than home sweet home for my kids to be at …”
“… I appreciate that they are continually educating themselves with classes and other resources so they can offer our children the best environment and care. …”
The house and yard
What parents describe, in their words:
- “Jamie designed each room age specific and with over the top fun themes and toys.” — Angela
- “a large gym that contains an indoor playground and rock wall” — Angela
- “a splash pad in their backyard, as well as a very big sandbox” — Jack D.
- “bikes, water toys and plenty of play equipment” — Jack D.