Both my children attended Miss Martha's Mini School and still love to go when they have a day off from school. Martha nurtured the creative side of my children and provided an environment where they felt loved and accepted. Being a high strung parent, Martha was as much a provider for me as she was my kids. She helped me see my children in a way I had not noticed or been able to bring out in them. She was open and straight forward with her concerns and always gave me feedback about what they had done each day.
I highly recommend this daycare!
~Deb
My daughter absolutely loves being with Miss Martha! Martha and I have been childhood friends for over 25 years, and I have never met another person as fun and creative! Martha interacts with children in a way that makes each child feel exceptionally important. She handles conflict so effectively that kids have amazing fun, all within the boundaries of a safe and loving environment!
~Heather
Miss Martha has been an absolute blessing. We couldn't be happier to have found such a loving and caring person to care for our baby girl. You can be 100% comfortable with your child in
Miss Martha's care.
~Anna
Both of my children have been part of Martha's "family". I am very sincere when I say family because Martha is way more than a babysitter- she is a co-parent. She loves my kids just like I do and although my kids are in school full time now, I still call her for parenting advice and to bounce around ideas.
My son can be a handful and Martha handled him with ease, playing on his need to be the leader and his sense of humor. Martha treated our older daughter like a junior babysitter and she talked to her like a little adult. Our son and daughter adore her.
To let you know just what a special person Martha is I will tell you a story. Martha and her family came to our son's 5th birthday party. We had adults, kids and a big jumper. I went looking for Martha to chat and found her in the jumper with all the kids at the party- 15+ and she had them all taking turns and having a great time. It amazes me that she can teach kids to respect boundaries and each other and never raises her voice!
I can't say enough about Martha. She has become a very close friend and will always be our 2nd Mom. Your family would be blessed to be a part of her Mini School.
~Susan
Martha Petersen is an AMAZING mom, teacher and caregiver. She makes every child that she comes into contact with feel special. Martha is very loving and compassionate, but knows how to set fair boundaries and is consistent with her expectations for behavior. Her creativity and zest for life continue to blow my mind (this woman is AMAZING!!!). I am a VERY over-protective mom and I am completely comfortable with Martha.
~Lori
Martha started watching my son when he was 8 weeks old, so essentially she helped to raise him. He is a bright, charming, funny child and much of that is due in part to his experience w/Martha in her daycare. I could not be happier with the love I know that he got while I was at work every day, Martha treated him as she would a member of her own family and he grew and blossomed and turned into a wonderful child. I would recommend Martha with all my heart, she is amazing with children and provides a stimulating, loving and warm envrionment for children to learn and grow.
~Jessica
My daughter loves Martha! She's nurturing, fun, caring and loving. Martha is a fantastic person who loves working with kids. She did a fabulous job with my daughter who was under her care for over 3 1/2 years. I have no reservations in recommending her to anyone needing a loving environment for their child.
~Gwen
I've known Martha for 7 years now. After having my daughter and just 6 weeks of maternity leave, I had to return to work. I always knew she was in such great hands and that Martha loved her like she was her own. I've now had a 2nd child and he goes to Martha's 2 days a week. I couldn't imagine my kids with anyone else. I always tell people that God brought Martha into my families life for a reason - to help me raise my kids with love, tenderness, and values. I highly, highly recommend Martha. She is not only the "mom" when I can't be around but she is also my friend. Thanks Martha - you are a blessing !!
~Christi
My children are older now but absolutly LOVE "Auntie" Martha. Anytime they were in her care they came home with an adorable craft and a some sort of "silly" song or game. They love being around her and still ask when can they go and see her. I would highly recomend her to anyone. Once you meet Martha all of your worries about having to put your child in child care will go away. Sometimes I feel guilty because Martha sometimes (a lot of times) does more fun stuff with my children than I do. (She doesn't mind making a mess when cooking or doing crafts)
If Martha has room in her Day Care for your child, consider yourself VERY LUCKY and sign them up before it's gone.
~ Candy
Why we love Miss Martha!
I don’t even know where to begin. Martha really was our saving grace in childcare. Our little boy, Hudson, was at a home daycare previously where the provider was very frustrated with him and saying he was an aggressive child. It had come to journaling and videotaping him – which would break any parents heart. We came to realize perhaps this wasn’t the best fit for Hudson, so we started seeking another home daycare he could be a part of. I had come across Miss Martha’s ad on Craigslist and decided to set up an interview. I’m pretty sure Hudson fell in love with Miss Martha’s almost immediately (amazed at her puzzles, cars, and definitely the Mickey Mouse costume). We explained to Martha why we were seeking childcare and that the previous provider had told us it was because Hudson was an aggressive child. She was surprised someone would say that about him as he played quietly and inquisitively. It was great to visit with Martha who had numerous years of experience with lots of children, and be reassured to know that actually Hudson was just a normal little 2 year-old boy.
Hudson has been at Martha’s for a year now and we/he loves it! Since having a child, I have often said how it takes a really special person to care for and love your child (ren) the same way you do, especially when you have to be away from them for work outside of the home. I’ve never had a doubt about that with Hudson being at Martha’s. Martha is an extension of our family because she loves Hudson and cares for Hudson the same. We team together to reinforce things that happen at both homes so as to limit frustration and inconsistency for Hudson. We love her and anyone else would be just as honored to have their child (ren) attend Miss Martha’s..
