Palmer, Alaska

Your child deserves a second home — not just a place to wait.

At Sheree's Daycare, every morning begins with a warm welcome, every afternoon ends with something to be proud of, and every child is known by name — not by group number.

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15+ Years in Palmer

1:4 Caregiver Ratio

12 Children Max

A young child smiling during an art activity at Sheree's Daycare

Children playing together in a sunny outdoor play area

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The warm, home-like interior of Sheree's Daycare with natural light and child-friendly spaces

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About Us

Not a facility.
A family.

Sheree's Daycare isn't a building with a sign — it's a home on E Andrew Cir where the smell of fresh-baked muffins greets you at the door and every child's favorite stuffed animal has a named hook by the cubby.

For over fifteen years, we've been the quiet, dependable choice for Palmer families who want more than supervision. They want a place where their toddler learns to share because it's modeled with genuine warmth, where their kindergartener practices letters through play rather than drills, and where pickup time feels like visiting a friend's house.

Our home is licensed for up to twelve children, kept intentionally small so no one blends into the background. Sheree knows which child needs an extra hug before circle time, which one is ready to try a new food, and which one is quietly working through something big. That's the kind of attention a house — not a center — makes possible.

Home over institution

Real kitchens, real naps on real couches, real routines that feel like living with people who care.

Small numbers, real relationships

Twelve children max means Sheree knows your child's name, their fears, and what makes them light up.

Palmer-rooted since day one

We're neighbors. We shop at the same stores, go to the same events, and show up for this community.

What We Offer

Care that fits your family's
actual life.

Infant Care

From six weeks old, your baby enters a rhythm built around feeding, sleeping, and bonding — not schedules imposed on them. Tummy time on a quilt, soft singing during diaper changes, and responsive care that builds secure attachment from the start.

Toddler Program

Big feelings, bigger curiosity — toddlers here are given the space to explore safely. Sensory bins, finger painting, outdoor time in the Palmer air, and the kind of patient guidance that turns "I do it!" into a daily celebration.

Pre-K Preparation

Not worksheets and sit-still drills. Your child builds school readiness through structured play — letter sounds in story time, counting through cooking, social skills through group projects. They'll walk into kindergarten confident, not coached.

Flexible Scheduling

Full-time, part-time, or the occasional Tuesday when you have a doctor's appointment — we adapt to your calendar, not the other way around. Morning drop-off, all-day care, or pickup after preschool. You tell us what works.

Our Approach

A day at Sheree's looks different — on purpose.

7:00 – 8:30 AM

Arrival & Connection

One-on-one time as each child arrives. Sheree greets them at the door, checks in on how they slept, and lets them settle into the day at their own pace.

8:30 – 10:00 AM

Learning Through Play

Intentionally designed activities — literacy centers, math manipulatives, creative art — chosen to match where each child is developmentally, not where a curriculum says they should be.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Outdoor Time

Alaska air, every day. The yard is used rain or shine — with appropriate layers. Fresh air and movement aren't a luxury here; they're essential to the day's rhythm.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch & Quiet Rest

Homemade lunch when parents send a list, or packed meals — whatever fits your family. Then a calm, dim-lit rest period on couches and rugs. No forced naps, just a peaceful space to recharge.

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Afternoon Exploration

Music, drama, sensory play, and the kind of unstructured time that lets children follow their interests. This is where the real learning happens — when adults step back and kids lead.

3:00 – 6:00 PM

Pickup & Wind Down

Gentle transitions as families arrive. Updates shared, questions answered, and the day closed with the same warmth it began with. Because leaving your child should never feel like a transaction.

Children enjoying outdoor play time in the Palmer sunshine

A child focused on a creative art project at a small table

We found Sheree's when our daughter was eight months old and we were exhausted from the daycare roulette game. Three years later, she still talks about "Ms. Sheree's house" like it's the good place. That's not marketing — that's just what happens when someone actually cares.

— A Palmer parent

Our Community

Palmer isn't just where we're located.
It's who we are.

We're not a franchise with a regional manager. We're a home on E Andrew Cir where Sheree knows the Palmer Elementary principal, shops at the same co-op as the families she cares for, and shows up at the same community events. Your child isn't just in our care — they're in our neighborhood.

That matters because it means the values we teach at home are the values we practice here. Respect for the land, readiness to help a neighbor, and the understanding that community isn't something you find — it's something you build, one day at a time.

Licensed by the State of Alaska

First aid and CPR certified

Background-checked caregiver

Child-safe home environment

Flexible hours for working families

Developmentally appropriate curriculum

A cozy home exterior in Palmer, Alaska with a welcoming front porch

Children tending a garden in the Alaska sunshine

The Palmer community on a bright summer day

Next Steps

Ready to see if we're the right fit?

We'd love to meet you and your child. A tour isn't a sales pitch — it's a chance for your family to feel out the space, ask the real questions, and decide if this home feels like the right one. No pressure, no commitment. Just an open door.

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Get in Touch

We're here.
Let's talk.

Whether you have a dozen questions or just want to say hello, we're happy to hear from you. Reach out by phone, stop by for a visit, or send a message — whichever feels easiest.

Address

6792 E Andrew Cir
Palmer, AK 99645-8415

Phone

(907) 317-1298

Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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