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Recent daycare reviews in Allston, MA

The Learning Tree Preschool

5.0

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 Maura and the director Ariana have created a kind and welcoming environment for all the children filled with a diverse range of learning...

- Sonia R

Beacon Child Care

5.0

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, flexible and engaging. The facilities are very well maintained, there are plenty of toys for the children to play with and the curriculum is very...

- Jennifer K

Fairy Tale Children's Center

5.0

teachers are great and the kids love it. always something fun or productive going on no matter what time i stop in. love this place.

- Andy M

As We Grow Academy

5.0

As We Grow Academy is highly structured , which helps our little one to carry the same routine at home . May really has the best interest of each child at heart and will provide you honest suggestions. They provide a variety of nutritious food for breakfast, lunch , and snacks ; my 1.5 y/o is not a...

- Kevina

Little Pandas Home Daycare

5.0

Both of my kids attended Little Panda Home Daycare when we moved to the area in 2019. The place is very clean and well organized. Fei Lao Shi (Ms Fei) is very loving and caring, and very experienced and knowledgeable in early education. The other staff Ms Huang is also very kind and patient. Both of...

- Chenny C

Daycares in Allston, MA

The Learning Tree Preschool

The Learning Tree Preschool

17 Allston St, Allston, MA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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 Maura and the director Ariana have created a kind and welcoming environment for all the children filled with...

Sonia R


Beacon Child Care

Beacon Child Care

15 North Beacon Street, Allston, MA

Starting at $80/day

3.4

(5)

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,...
4.0
"We are really happy with this daycare. Our son started going to Beacon Child care when he was 4 months old. We definitely trust the teachers who work here. Caregivers put a lot effort in keep him safe, entertain and feed him well. We are confident that exposing...

Martha J


Fairy Tale Children's Center

14-20 Linden Street, Allston, MA

Costimate: $363/wk

3.5

(4)

Are you looking for a daycare or a kindergarten in the Boston area? We believe we will be able to serve you and your children. Here at Fairy Tale Children's Center, your children will have the opportunity to explore and experience a variety of activities. They will discover the joy of "I am, I...
5.0
"teachers are great and the kids love it. always something fun or productive going on no matter what time i stop in. love this place."

Andy M


Our Future Learning Center- Allston

Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor, Allston, MA

Starting at $378/wk

At Our Future Learning Center, we believe that children should be happy, confident, and enthusiastic about their future. We value creative thinking and curiosity and make it our priority to create environments that nurture these characteristics. Our spacious, indoor gyms allow children to explore...

Jackson Mann Community Preschool

Jackson Mann Community Preschool

500 CAMBRIDGE ST, Allston, MA

Starting at $50/day

JMCC preschool is a full day, full year, DEEC licensed program. The curriculum is thoughtfully developed and implemented with attention to developmental standards, the child as an individual as well as the child as part of a group. High standards of health and nutrition are maintained

YMCA of Greater Boston@ the Gardner Pilot Academy

30 ATHOL ST, ALLSTON, MA

Starting at $97/wk

YMCA of Greater Boston@ the Gardner Pilot Academy is fully licensed child care provider offering educational daycare and enrichment programs designed for infants to school-age kids. The facility can accommodate a total of 127 full-time and part-time students. YMCA of Greater Boston@ the Gardner...

Pine Village Preschool

214 Lincoln Street Suite 112, Allston, MA

Costimate: $363/wk

Pine Village Preschool is a highly respected Spanish Immersion School for Toddlers and Preschoolers with eight neighborhood schools located in Boston, Cambridge, Newton and Needham. The schools launch children on a path to global citizenship and cater to those enlightened, globally aware families...

Pine Village Preschool

214 Lincoln Street, Allston, MA

Costimate: $363/wk

The Pine Village Preschool located at 214 Lincoln Street, Allston, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. If offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Boston Rainbow Bridge

Boston Rainbow Bridge

15 N Beacon Street NR2, Allston, MA

Costimate: $398/wk

BRB Child Care is a newly opened bilingual daycare center located in the first floor of a 10-floor building at Allston. At BRB, your child will have the direct interaction with teachers to learn both Mandarin and English with fun activities. BRB applies Montessori philosophy to its daily teaching...

As We Grow Academy

36 Grogan Ave., Quincy, MA

Costimate: $273/wk

5.0

(5)

We are a full time day care schedule , We accept one month through four year age, we provide breakfast, lunch and pm snack .we do full year curriculums and we have a beautiful home daycare sitting and a full-size playground outside (in own backyard).I have 23 years of daycare experience. thanks!
5.0
"Our son has been going here since he was two months old and I have a hard time imagining how our experience could be better. May really goes out of her way for all of the kids in her care, and each of them adore her. She cooks them healthy and nourishing meals,...

Beverly G


Little Pandas Home Daycare

Little Pandas Home Daycare

15 SYCAMORE ROAD, Newton, MA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"My son started to go to Little Pandas Home Daycare since the age of two and half and we absolutely loved it there. The facility is very clean and organized. My son used to get sick a lot in his old big daycare and almost never got sick anymore since he went there....

Xiaojun W


Amy's Daycare in Newton Center

Amy's Daycare in Newton Center

230 Homer St., Newton Center, MA

Costimate: $398/wk

5.0

(8)

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.
5.0
"My 21 month old daughter has been going to Amy's daycare for almost a year and we have had a great experience. When my daughter arrives at Amy's in the morning she happily goes into the house. Sometimes she will cry when I arrive to pick her up because she does...

Jamie


L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

Costimate: $291/wk

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 16 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...
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone that I know looking for a safe, reliable and nurturing daycare. My first son started there when he was around 10 months and he absolutely loved it there, I never had any issues and he was always safe, I never for a...

Kristin S


Star Family Daycare

693 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA

Starting at $400/wk

4.7

(13)

Rachda F. (Star Family Daycare) located in Medford, Massachusetts is happy to say... we are taking new applications for children from the age of 3 months to 4 years old. As a family daycare we give each child the care and attention that they deserve. Our staff is licensed by Early Education and Care...
5.0
"Rachida started watching our 12 week old daughter in February 2018. Our daughter is now 11 months old and thriving. Her face lights up every time Rachida answers the door, and we feel unconditionally confident that our daughter is in good hands Monday - Friday....

Meagan S


Josey's Daycare

Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(5)

Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"She is amazing! My child was enrolled 4 months-4 years.. Josie is caring, compassionate and trustworthy. I highly recommend enrolling your child with her, she will exceed your expectations of child care."

Jacqueline P


Stoneham Daycare

21 Cherry Avenue, Stoneham, MA

Starting at $9/hr

5.0

(1)

I am an EEC licensed, full-time, in-home day care provider. I have been an EEC licensed childcare provider for over 25 years. As a licensed provider, I am CPR certified as well as skills in first-aid training. I am licensed to have six children ranging in ages from infant to four-years-old. I offer...
5.0
"Both of my children have grown up with Donna. Each one started at age 5 months for three days a week, and gradually increased to full time. Over the past six years, she has been flexible and accommodating to our needs as a growing family with two working parents....

Lauren A


Fairmount Hill Childcare

Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1, Hyde Park, MA

Starting at $82/day

5.0

(1)

Providing infant childcare with 1:2 supervision, and toddler childcare with 1:3 supervision in a safe, loving, and structured environment.
5.0
"ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"

Pauline P


Children's Happy Day School

Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road, West Roxbury, MA

Starting at $2135/mo

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 and thoughtful. They've put together a program that teaches confidence, independence, kindness, and resilience...

Kelsey R


Shining Stars Daycare

Shining Stars Daycare

45 Pembroke St, Medford, MA

Costimate: $345/wk

5.0

(1)

Heavy emphasis of outdoor time - exploring, walks and playground time. Arts, crafts and creative time is the main focus while inside. Fun indoor activities for rainy and very cold days - dance parties, yoga, story time, building forts... Nutritious lunch and snacks will be provided by me...
5.0
"My two year old has been attending Shining Stars for 8 months and my child and I couldn't be happier. Raquel is such a loving and caring person-- I don't trust anyone as much as her with my child. She provides attention and a loving environment, not to mention...

Martha P


Sunkissed Acorns

342 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

Costimate: $316/wk

5.0

(1)

We are a small neighborhood daycare located near Chinatown and South End.
5.0
"To anyone considering sending their children to Sunkissed Acorns: Both my girls attended Sunkissed Acorns from 3 months of age until pre-K and we couldn't possibly recommend them enough. Mabel, Carla, Kelly, Mancy, Ping, and the whole staff at Sunkissed Acorns are...

Costa


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