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Richmond

Barbara Fuentes

Welcome to Barbara’s Babies! I am Barbara, proud founder of this high quality in-home child care program. I come to this work with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education and an early childhood education college degree. 


I have spent the majority of my experience with infants and toddlers so I know the importance of this age because of all of the learning that is taking place. I want to ensure that the children who come through my program are well prepared for the next stage in their educational life and know that they are deeply seen and loved. I am also a naturalist and love sunflowers, sunshine, and my garden which I use freely with the children.


I love running an in-home program because I can give the children individual attention and provide for their needs in a more specialized way. I am a teacher at heart and I am proud that I have been able to prepare the children in my care for their next education setting.

In Loving Hands

Barbara's Babies

A typical day at Barbara's Babies includes periods of joyful play and exploration both indoors and outside, calming and quiet rest time, and age appropriate academics and social emotional learning. Every day includes circle time for group learning, singing songs and practicing their hand dances, and general movement. I use both Spanish and English as I am bilingual and we learn and use sign language during the day which helps our pre-verbal children communicate effectively. One highlight of Barbara’s Babies is how hands on I like the kids to be. We paint and make big art, make slime, explore with playdough, and get our hands dirty in the garden where we learn about growing vegetables and herbs. 


I have generous regular hours to ensure that parents have the ability to work or go to school while knowing that their child is in a safe, loving, educational environment. As a single parent myself, I know how important it is to have a team that you can trust and rely on. At Barbara’s Babies, we work together so you never feel alone on this journey. 

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Indoor child care space layout
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Indoor child care area
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Imaginative play area
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A child in the space
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outdoor play structure
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Outdoor child care area
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Outdoor toy storage
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Outdoor toys