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Joselia Koutsis

Josie provides amazing care. She's cared for my son since he was about 1-year-old. Her program provides an appropriate amount of structure...

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A Little Step At A Time

Our family had a wonderful experience with Miss Yong! Her daycare is very clean, and she is very caring with the children. She does...

- Jaimie K.

Ellen's Home Daycare

I cannot recommend Ellen and Jane more highly. They are wonderful, their facility (Ellen's home) is amazing. While my children were in her...

- Ilana B.

Daycare Centers Near Ayer

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Little Learners Childcare

9 Hatch St Ayer, MA

State license verified

We offer a small multi-age group (10 children) with 2 teachers. The day includes Art, sensory, science activities, circle time, outdoor play and free play are offered. Breakfast, Lunch and 2 snacks are provided. Hours available are 6:30- 6:00 pm.
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Preschool
Child care
Ayer Community School located in Ayer, MA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Part time and Full time Child Care, Before and After School Care for School age to 9 years old.
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Joselia Koutsis

8 Brown Rd Shirley, MA

5.0(2)
My name is Josie. I'm originally from Brazil. My primary language is Portuguese, but I speak, read, and write English fluently. I have 3 beautiful children of my own and I have been working with children for over 15 years. My program is play based with curriculum. I believe children need structure, but also need time to play...

Care Member says "Josie provides amazing care. She's cared for my son since he was about 1-year-old. Her program provides an appropriate amount of structure and provides...

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A Little Step At A Time

54 Woodland Dr Lunenburg, MA

5.0(4)
Hello, My name is Yong, I am a family childcare provider in Lunenburg, MA. I had worked in the early childhood education field for about 16 years. I am licensed for six children from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). I can accommodate children from infants to elementary school age (before/after school care only...

Jaimie K. says "Our family had a wonderful experience with Miss Yong! Her daycare is very clean, and she is very caring with the children. She does wonderful activities...

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Ellen's Home Daycare

52 Hayward Road Acton, MA

5.0(4)
To provide a quality, loving and nurturing place for young children to grow, to develop, to learn and to explore through play in a fun & safe home environment.

Ilana B. says "I cannot recommend Ellen and Jane more highly. They are wonderful, their facility (Ellen's home) is amazing. While my children were in her care she...

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Wee Ones Family Child Care

Tyngsboro MA Tyngsboro, MA

5.0(5)
Wee Ones Family Day Care provides quality child care in a warm, loving family setting led by a provider with over 20 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. We provide a nurturing environment with homelike surroundings; the children feel comfortable, confident and receive personalized attention...

Lisa H says "Our experience with 'Miss Pam' is one that we will take with us forever. She opened her home to my children and showed them the love and compassion that...

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Next Generation Children's Centers*

9 POWERS RD WESTFORD, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Next Generation Children’s Center (NGCC) Westford, which opened its doors in 1996, was the second of ten NGCC private preschools opened across Massachusetts. The family of preschool learning centers was established after the founder was unable to find suitable childcare for her first grandchild. Our professional early...
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The Children's Center at Groton

20 Joy Ln Groton, MA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
At the Children's Center at Groton, we view children as competent learners who come to us with ideas and theories. It is our role as educators to facilitate learning along with them through provocations, listening, documenting and asking open-ended questions. We believe that our environments are the third educator in the...
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Acorn Child Care Center

439 Littleton Rd Westford, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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Lunenburg Learn And Play Home Daycare

446 Reservoir Rd Lunenburg, MA

I am an experienced preschool teacher, nanny, and mother with a licensed home daycare in Lunenburg. I've developed a curriculum filled with innovative ways to teach developmentally appropriate activities using play-based learning philosophies. As a former preschool teacher l run my daycare with a healthy mix of flexibility and...
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Perkins Child Development Center

25 Creamery Rd. Lancaster, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Perkins Child Development Center provides an enriched and engaging environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that encourages their imagination, challenges their thinking skills and enhances their social and language development. Our curriculum is based on the understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice...
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The Busy Beehive Home Daycare

15 Williams Ave. Westford, MA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Are you looking for high quality daycare services in a small group setting? At The Busy Beehive Home Daycare I want families to feel confident their child is in a safe, caring environment where their child loves to spend time learning and growing. I work towards cultivating a positive, fun environment and give the children lots...
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Infant Toddler Childrens Center

149 Central ST Acton, MA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
ITC is a learning community where children from infants to school-age come together with experienced and responsive teachers to learn about themselves, each other, and the world. Focused on play-based learning, we know that children thrive when we respond to their pursuits and ideas, meet their everyday needs, challenge them...
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Together Family Child Care

15 Alyssa Dr Townsend, MA

Cooperative
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 2 more
Preschool or ages 2-5, full or part time; EEC licensed
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Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare

40 Russells Way Westford, MA

5.0(8)
At Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare, we are dedicated to creating a happy and stimulating environment that offers love, acceptance, and a place where every child feels safe and secure. Here, the safety, needs, and happiness of all children is our top priority. With over fifteen years of experience in the family childcare and...

Lindsay R. says "We enthusiastically recommend Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare! Our children have been with Karen since they were very young, my son since 18 months and...

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Acorn Child Care Center

439 LITTLETON RD WESTFORD, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$366/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Acorn Child Care Center is family owned and operated. Juliana opened the center in the fall of 1991. Her two daughters Hillary and Carly both attended college and majored in Early Childhood and Psychology. They are both on site daily, usually working in a classroom. Carly is usually in infant/toddlers and Hillary is in...

Chris C. says "My son attended Acorn Child Care, and he loved it there! The staff is wonderful! "

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Tammy Caruso

20 Crawford Way Pepperell, MA

5.0(1)
I am a mother of three girls under the age of 10, and own and operate a Massachusetts EEC-licensed family daycare, licensed for up to 8 children, with immediate availability! Contact me to arrange a visit. Large fenced in yard. I have been teaching in early childhood education for approximately 18 years at centers in Newton,...

Danielle R says "My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to...

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Wee Kare Home Daycare

5 Center Place Stow, MA

5.0(1)
We are a Licensed Home Daycare in Stow MA. and we currently have full or part time openings for ages 2 mo. - 2.5 years old. We are a mother/ daughter team and we have been caring for children in our home daycare 27 years and we love helping children to learn and grow! We offer a warm, loving home environment, where children...

Brian M says "Our boy attended Wee Care from the time he was 12 wks old until he was over 3 years old. It was so hard for us to go back to work after the birth of our...

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Village Common Children's Center

5 Brookline St Townsend, MA

4.0(1)
Child care
The Village Common Children's Center provides a preschool and extended care program in Townsend, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Village Common...

Katrina P. says "Just note that the school age is limited, they may not have room for half days or no school days. The infant toddler program is great as well as the...

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Steppingstones School

23 Gleasondale Rd Stow, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
The Steppingstones School provides preschool programs for pre-K and kindergarten-aged children in Stow, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. The children are grouped together in age- or developmentally-appropriate...

Katie A. says "quality and passionate staff and program. They've taught several children in my family over the years!"

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Daycare centers near you in Ayer, MA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Ayer, MA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Ayer, MA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Ayer, MA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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