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Traverse City's Premier Daycare Home

Buds and Blooms daycare specializes in daycare for infants to 5 years old. We provide a loving and safe environment for children to learn, play and grow. We have over 30+ years of experience in providing care. We are conveniently located in Traverse City, off Garfield Ave. near the Cherryland Plaza. Please contact us for questions or to find out more about our services and availability!

WE ARE HIRING.... Daycare Assistant Position Available

We are currently looking to hire a dependable and caring Daycare Assistant to join our team!

Position Details: 30–40 hours per week, no nights, weekends, or holidays, and competitve pay.

Requirements: Dependable transportation, loves working with children, team player, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, reliable and punctual, and must pass a background check.

This is a great opportunity to work in a positive, supportive environment with consistent daytime hours.

For more information please call  231-935-4738. 




"Testimonials"

My son Brody considers Mary Jo like she is family!
My son Brody considers Mary Jo like she is family! She has a very structured and educational approach to daycare! I would highly recommend Buds and Blooms to anyone looking for quality daycare!
Kelly STraverse City
I never hesitate to tell someone that needs good care about Mary Jo! 🙂
“My daughter Shaylon was with Buds N Blooms from an infant until she started kindergarten. She’s now in 1st grade and 6 yrs old and still wants to see Mary Jo! My daughter came out saying ABC’s and counting and was always looked after and treated as she was their own. I never hesitate to tell someone that needs good care about Mary Jo! :)”
Stacey RoslundTraverse City, MI
The staff at Buds and Blooms is like family to us...
“I couldn’t ask for a better daycare for my daughter. The staff at Buds and Blooms is like family to us. Our daughter looks forward to the days when she goes to “Mary Jo’s house”. Thank you Buds and Blooms for making the transition on being a working mom so easy on both my daughter and mom.
Teresa NicholsTraverse City, MI
Drew has a few extra medical requirements...
“Mary Jo and Donna take amazing care of my son. Drew has a few extra medical requirements, and he is cared for very well. My son loves going there every morning.”
Donna BarrTraverse City, MI
I’d recommend Buds & Blooms to everyone.  The owner Mary Jo is wonderful – she’s professional and very organized, yet easygoing and accommodating to each family’s specific needs.  She and her two helpers are so kind and caring, and my daughter loves them.  They provide a solid structure with daily routines and educational lessons, alongside plenty of creativity and playtime including songs, crafts, outside walks and play in the backyard (which is a child’s dream playground).  I have only positive feedback on our time with Buds & Blooms and will always be grateful for our experience with them. Becky
Buds and Blooms is absolutely the best ! Mary Jo and the staff there become like your family.
Buds and Blooms is absolutely the best ! Mary Jo and the staff there become like your family. Without question, I knew that my children were well taken care of and safe every day, which is essential as a working parent. Mary Jo provides a consistent routine and cares enough to have high expectations for the kids. Buds and Blooms provides the professionalism and structure that you expect from a center but the warmth and level of care that you hope for in a home daycare; it really is the best of both worlds. We are truly so thankful to have found Mary Jo !
Amber STraverse City
Thank you for all your hard work and truly caring for the children, we are forever grateful! 
Dear Mary Jo: Last night we received Lauren’s end of the year testing scores showing her growth from the beginning to end of the 2015-2016 year.   What can I say, you guys have set our daughter up for such success with a huge head start. When we started school her reading was in the 91 percentile, and finished in the 81 percentile, way above average, and way above the district level. Her Math is outstanding she stared in the 78 percentile and ended in the 83 percentile. She knew all her letters, numbers up to 100, how to count by 10’s, 5’s and some 2’s all before she entered Kindergartner.  Her teachers were so pleased with her, and how much she already knew she quickly became a helper. By the end of the year she was taking kids out in the hall to help with reading and math. Brad and I couldn’t give you enough praise.  As a young child, I struggled with reading and hated to read.  Not Lauren since you guys instilled reading at a young age she loves to read, and reads every night before going to bed. Thank you for all your hard work and truly caring for the children, we are forever grateful!
 Sincerely, Teresa NicholsTraverse City, MI
Appreciation and Peace of Mind
I cannot express the appreciation and peace of mind we had sending our daughter to Mary Jo’s program.  This was our first experience with childcare and I was comfortable immediately!  Our daughter came home happy every day after playing and learning at Mary Jo’s.  A change in jobs meant a change in childcare for us and we will miss and always be grateful for the time our daughter spent there!  Highly Recommend!
Highly Recommend!Traverse City, MI
I am so happy I was referred
“I never once had to worry about the professional care and love my girls received when they were with Mary Jo. Selecting a good daycare can be very stressful. I am so happy I was referred to her and now I refer my friends. My kids are in school now, but have wonderful memories of their time with Mary Jo.”
Jackie ReamerTraverse City, MI
The staff takes the kids in as though they are family...
“Buds and Blooms is one of the best daycare in TC. The staff takes the kids in as though they are family. The kids learn, play, and grow every day.”
Michelle MarshTraverse City, MI
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