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Child Care Centers in Waltham, MA are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Little Pandas Home Daycare

We cannot say enough good things about Fei L and Little Pandas Daycare! Fei Laoshi is such a kind, loving, and attentive teacher, and her...

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Children's Happy Day School

We've been fortunate to send our sons to Children's Happy Day, and I can't say enough good things about the school. The teachers and staff...

- Kelsey R.

Amy's Daycare in Newton Center

My son has been at Amy's Daycare 4-5 days a week for the past year and we have nothing but great things to say about the experience. Amy is...

- Ryan W.

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Little Pandas Home Daycare

15 SYCAMORE ROAD Newton, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

We are a state-licensed bilingual family daycare with an integration of American and Asian cultures. We speak both English and Chinese. We have been serving families in Watertown/Newton area for over 20 years. Our children's families come from various cultural background and nationalities including China, India, Russia, Korea,...

Care Member says "We cannot say enough good things about Fei L and Little Pandas Daycare! Fei Laoshi is such a kind, loving, and attentive teacher, and her daycare is...

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Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Children's Happy Day School is a fully accredited NAEYC preschool, kindergarten and child care center with programs for children ages 2.0 to 6 years old. Located off the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, we enroll children from Boston and the neighboring communities of Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood and Needham.

Kelsey R. says "We've been fortunate to send our sons to Children's Happy Day, and I can't say enough good things about the school. The teachers and staff are so caring...

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Amy's Daycare in Newton Center

230 Homer St. Newton Center, MA

5.0(8)
Child care
In-Home daycare
Family day care in Newton center, close to the Newton Free Library. Two adults take care of six children, speaking Chinese and English. Five nutritious meals included each day. 10 years experience. Provider has an early education degree.

Ryan W. says "My son has been at Amy's Daycare 4-5 days a week for the past year and we have nothing but great things to say about the experience. Amy is highly reliable...

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Global Children School

4A Gill St Woburn, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting Massachusetts voucher for child...

Marigo S. says "I love Global Children . We are still using them during the pandemic. They are extremely vigilant. They speak to the children in both Russian & Spanish in...

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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 Washington Street BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Join us at the GoldenChickpea part-time preschool with your little one. We offer an individualized and unique child care service that allows kids to be themselves, discovering their own passions, abilities and interests. Centered on developing self confidence, comfortably sharing the world of imagination with other kids, and...

May M. says "I am happy to provide a feedback regarding my experience with the golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care program . My 3 year old toddler went to golden...

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L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street Stoneham, MA

4.3(7)

State license verified

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about the moms and dads. I want them...

Mike F says "I took my daughter to Stephanie after being home with her for 7 months straight during the COVID lockdown. During this time, I grew very attached to my...

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THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

9 BURLINGTON ST LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$6500/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
We're a child-centered, play- based program that is proud to provide the best in education for your children, all in a warm and loving environment! Our facilities include beautiful and bright classrooms and a wonderful outdoor playground and nature area. Come take a tour and see what makes us stand out in early childhood care...

Marissa M. says "JPL has been a second home to my kids and a warm and inviting school. Both my son and daughter love the large outdoor area, walkable nature walks, and...

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Beacon Child Care

15 North Beacon Street Allston, MA

3.4(5)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
At Beacon Child Care, our goal is to provide affordable high-quality early childhood education and care that will enhance the growth and development of your child. Here you will find a nurturing environment for children of ages 2 months to 6 years. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and...

Jennifer W. says "My son has been at Beacon Child Care for a year and it has been wonderful. He's excited to go every day and really loves the care givers. They are warm,...

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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
The story of Happy Child Preschool & Daycare began many years ago in the former Soviet Union. The director, Mira Fayngersh, grew up in a family of educators. Mira's mother was a life-long math teacher and her father was a school principal. Although Mira graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, she quickly...

Care Member says "My wife and I can’t say enough about Happy Child. The love and care they showed our children could not be matched. The teachers truly love all of the...

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Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

202 Grove Street Belmont, MA

4.5(2)
Thanks for choosing Sarah's Family Childcare. Our goal is to provide a program that will benefit the child, the parent and the community. We are committed to the development of a well-rounded child with a positive self-image. Our program is designed to expand the individuality of each child by providing an atmosphere of warmth,...

Ron P says "Sarah's is great. We sent our son their when he was young. We definitely recommend it."

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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

3.7(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Lucy's Family Daycare provides childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children in Brighton Massachusetts.We are conveniently located close to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive. We encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities.Daily activities include music...

Christina G says "Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when...

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THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

477 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1556/mo
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC) at Temple Israel of Boston offers an innovative, high quality secular and Judaic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. We foster critical thinking and a love of learning through carefully curated, joyful play in children from 1 year and 8 months to 5 years. Based...

Nicole L. says " FJECC is a magical place where children thrive, create and explore and where families of all backgrounds feel welcomed into the community. The highly...

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LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

147 CONCORD RD LINCOLN, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2380/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Lincoln School for Children is a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center for children from 3 months old to 5 years old. With a large and clean facility, loving and qualified teachers, low teacher-to-student ratios, and an educational curriculum, we provide a stimulating environment for your child's...

Binna D. says "THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Preschool
Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll services, and scheduling apps to allow...

Katie B says "Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to...

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Brownstone Kids Academy

227 West Canton St. Boston, MA

5.0(2)
Brownstone Kids Academy is a neighborhood learning center in the heart of Boston that focuses on early childhood development. We believe that children learn best through play in a safe and nurturing environment. The play-based preschool philosophy is designed to enrich the whole child, including social, emotional, physical,...

Carmen B says "Carly at Brownstone is AMAZING!! My kids have never been so excited about anyplace they've ever gone for childcare. They absolutely love her! The location...

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Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave Burlington, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers through preschoolers. We provide a...

Meenal M. says "My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss...

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Ellen Moore's Child Care

12 Worthington Street Boston, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

My program is a small, mixed-age group, and we all become very attached to each other--it really is very much like a family. I am located in Boston, close to the Longwood Medical Area. I have a well-equipped home with three levels of interesting space and a small backyard. We also have a wagon-for-six for trips around the...

Michael W. says "Our daughter has been going to Ellen's House for a year and a half and we're already dreading the eventual day that we no longer get to hand off our...

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The Learning Tree Preschool

17 Allston St Allston, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

The Learning Tree, formerly known as The Wonder Years, is a fully licensed preschool and group daycare center established since 1997. Our goal is to provide the best quality care for children ages 15 months to 6 years old. We do this by providing a caring, nurturing and safe educational environment. The Learning Tree Preschool...

Sonia R. says "Our 3 year old twin girls have been going to the Learning Tree in Allston since they were 23 months. We couldn't be happier with our experience. The owner...

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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

4.1(11)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...

Kristy W. says "Our family has been at Beginnings School for almost six years, and we have had a fantastic experience there. My younger daughter spent three years in the...

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Diane's Daycare in Newton

154 Truman Road Newton, MA

5.0(21)

State license verified

Child care
In-Home daycare

Care Member says "Diane is another grandmother to our daughter, when her own live thousands of miles away. We had the privilege of sending our daughter to Diane's from...

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Child care centers near you in Waltham, MA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Waltham, MA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Waltham, MA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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