Owner and director
Francisca Decena
Nearly 2 years
Directing this home program
8+ years
Early education assistant
BBA
Business Administration
EEC
Massachusetts licensed
Yasiris Family Childcare · Mattapan
Caring with love, educating with joy.
A safe, loving, and stimulating home environment in Mattapan, MA for children ages 3 months to 12 years.
EEC Licensed • Small Group Personalized Attention
Message on WhatsApp- Ages 3 months–12 years
- Infants through after school
- Small groups
- Mattapan, MA
Playful learning
Hands-on discovery in a small, familiar group.
Reading together
Stories, songs, and new words every day.
Garden play
Fresh air, movement, and room to explore.
About us
A home program led with care and purpose
Francisca Decena opened Yasiris Family Childcare so children in Mattapan could grow somewhere that feels like family and runs with real intention.
For nearly two years, Francisca has run Yasiris Family Childcare from her home in Mattapan, with steady dedication to the families who trust her with their children.
Before opening this center, she spent more than eight years as an early education childcare assistant, learning the real rhythms of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
Her Bachelor’s in Business Administration shows up in organized days, careful safety standards, and parent communication that does not leave families guessing. She is also advancing her studies in Early Childhood Education.
Our philosophy
We learn through play.
Play is the path. Days are shaped around social, emotional, and cognitive milestones so each child feels known, capable, and glad to be here.
Fully licensed and certified under the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Programs
Care that fits each age
From the first months through the elementary years, children stay in a small group where an adult knows their name, their nap, and their next milestone.
3 – 15 months
Infants
Unhurried, responsive care while the world is still brand new.
- Nurturing sensory discovery
- Tummy time and safe motor exploration
- Individualized sleep and feeding schedules
15 months – 2.9 years
Toddlers
Language, movement, and the first real friendships.
- Active language development
- Early social interaction
- Motor skill routines and guided curiosity
2.9 – 5 years
Preschool
School readiness built through play, art, and working together.
- Foundational letters and numbers
- Creative expression through art and music
- Collaborative group play
Ages 5 – 12 years
After School
A calm landing after the school day, with time to finish work and play outside.
- Structured homework support
- Healthy snacks and screen-free creative time
- Active outdoor recreation
Educational routine
A day children can trust
The rhythm is steady on purpose. Children know what comes next, and still have room to wonder.
01
Structured daily routine
- Morning circle time
- Arts and crafts
- Reading and storytelling
- Guided free play
02
Age-appropriate curriculum
- Basic skills taught for the stage each child is growing through
- Socializing, working through conflict, and encouraging natural curiosity
03
Active learning
- Outdoor discovery and motor play
- Tactile sensory activities
- Music, rhythm, movement, and rhymes
Schedule a visit
Come see the day for yourself
A tour is a conversation. Meet Francisca, walk through the play space, and ask anything about your child’s age group.
What a visit includes
- Time with Francisca and a look at how the day is organized
- A walk through the play, rest, and learning spaces
- A chance to ask about openings for your child’s age
(774) 360-3044
Contact
We are here in Mattapan
Call, email, or send a WhatsApp message. Francisca answers families directly.
- Address74 Woodruff Way, Mattapan, MA 02126
- Phone(774) 360-3044
- Emailyasirisfamilychildcare@gmail.com
- Hours of operationMonday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
74 Woodruff WayMattapan, MA 02126
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