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Recent daycare reviews in Charlestown, MA

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

Tiny Tots Daycare

5.0

My daughter has been going to Zarqua for the pay two years. Zarqua is so organized and so structured. The kids' play, nap and learning areas are always exquisitely clean. My daughter will be attending kindergarten in the fall I this year and unfortunately will be leaving here. However she will be...

- Lindsey K

Lucy's Family Daycare

5.0

Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when leaving my boys with Lucy and her assistants. Not to mention the numerous current and past references that i was given all spoke highly.

- Christina G

Amy's Daycare in Newton Center

5.0

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 and caring and prices are reasonable. She takes him on walks, play time in her fenced yard and feeds him healthy snacks. He is always happy to...

- Ryan

Children's Playhouse Daycare Inc.

5.0

great facility, very happy with them :)

- Gautam G

Daycares in Charlestown, MA

Boys & Girls Club of Boston @ Charlestown Club

15 GREEN ST, CHARLESTOWN, MA

Starting at $20/day

Our Place Preschool & Child Care is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Charlestown, Massachusetts. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides developmentally appropriate learning programs for children of all ages. The school promotes activities that strengthen...

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
"I highly recommend As We Grow Academy. It has all the things that I was looking for: it is clean and well organized ; there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space; nutritious meals and snacks are supplied; there are plenty of age appropriate educational...

Danielle


Tiny Tots Daycare

Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave, Winchester, MA

Starting at $55/day

5.0

(8)

We are a daycare currently residing in a quiet part of Winchester, MA. We take care of all children between the ages of infancy to 5 years. Tiny Tots daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For babies and toddlers we cover a range of subjects such as Colors,...
5.0
"My daughter loves Zarqa and Tiny Tots. She is learning a ton and having a great time doing it, We are expecting a second kid in the fall and when he/she is ready I'm sure they will love Tiny Tots as much as our daughter does."

Evan


Lucy's Family Daycare

Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St, Brighton, MA

Starting at $300/wk

3.7

(3)

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...
5.0
"This small family daycare is like leaving your child with family. Lucy and Elaine are loving, trustworthy, and fun!. Our daughter has been with them since she was 3 months old, we'll be sad to leave them when she has to go to preschool. We were not initially...

Charlotte H


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
"Our son was at Amy's center for a year and a half before we had him transfer to our local preschool center when he turned 2.9 years old. Amy's an excellent provider and our son loved it there. We've been late picking him up a couple of times and Amy was pleasant...

Lillian W


Children's Playhouse Daycare Inc.

46 Bucknam Street., Everett, MA

Starting at $385/wk

5.0

(2)

Children's Playhouse Daycare, Inc. is a warm, family oriented childcare center with a professional atmosphere. We have two locations. Our Infant/Toddler location is located right next to our preschool location. Both locations include all meals. Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon Snack are served...
5.0
"Excellent facility, Great program for children, Warm, clean and educational. Highly recommended."

ChildrensPlayhouse D


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


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


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


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


Raquel's Daycare

225 Webster Street, West Newton, MA

Costimate: $300/wk

5.0

(4)

Raquel's Daycare has been providing excellent in-home daycare services in the West Newton area. Raquel is a professional, licensed daycare provider. She has 17+ years experience as a childcare provider and her background is in Early Childhood Education. She started her career as a personal nanny...
5.0
"Raquel and her staff are amazing! They are warm and kind, and really put the needs of the children first. She's one of the few providers who offers to work with your schedule for your child, and provides fresh delicious meals and snacks, even home made pureed baby...

Donna L


Let's Learn Together Childcare

Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St., Arlington, MA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(2)

We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care. We believe learning begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with...
5.0
"Mary, Catherine and the team have created a wonderful environment (not easy in COVID times!) that my girls love and I feel great about as a parent. They have excellent practices for safety, curriculum and communication, and the space is thoughtfully curated for the...

Courtney F


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


Diane's Daycare in Newton

Diane's Daycare in Newton

154 Truman Road, Newton, MA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(16)

5.0
"The only reason we are leaving Diane is because we moved too far away. We cannot say enough about Diane, her helpers, and how fabulous her daycare is. We started our daughter at 3 months and she just turned 3 years. She made adorable little friends, started...

Stacy T


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
"My family's experience with Stephanie's daycare has been wonderful. My son attended her daycare from age 9 months old through 3 years old. At 3, he began preschool. My daughter now attends. She is 14 months old and began when she was 6 months old. Stephanie is...

Sarah M


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
"I knew Rachida for 8 years. She is a wonderful person with a wide knowledge in childcare. I can always see the smiles in the kids' faces in her daycare. She treats all of them with a special love and care hardly found in providers."

Fatima O


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


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


Red Apple

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

Costimate: $351/wk

5.0

(14)

Red Apple is a bilingual family child care that provides a fun educational curriculum. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. The daily interaction with the children is what we find so satisfying. We love watching the reading process unfold and never tire of helping children...
5.0
"I found red Apple daycare online after calling many places and being told there was a waiting list. After speaking to Jing she was welcoming and available to help right away. My son was only 8 weeks old. He is now 18 months he loves red Apple daycare, Jing and her...

Earlyn D


Little Angels Family Child Care

Merrill Ave, Lynn, MA

Starting at $50/day

5.0

(4)

Now Enrolling!! Little Angels Daycare Licensed Family Child Care located in Lynn's Diamond District. Certified in First Aid and CPR by the Red Cross. Early Childhood Education Coursework and experience. Pursuing Child Development Associate credential. Full and Part time care available. Flexible...
5.0
"As first time parents of a premie, we were very nervous to start the daycare process. We met with a few providers but nothing felt right until we met Kathleen. She made us feel comfortable from our very first phone call. Not only is she warm and welcoming, but you...

Katie D


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