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Daycares in Dover, MA are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

The Partridge House Family Daycare

Sarah cared for our daughter and was also the nanny for our daughter's best friend and his younger sister. She was responsible,...

- Maile N.

Little Sprouts Milton

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our...

- Care member

Building Blocks Daycare

Building Blocks Daycare was like a second home for my daughter. She spent a few amazing years there and truly loved it. Mrs. N is a great...

- Care member

Daycare Centers Near Dover

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Dover Extended Day Care Center

29 Cross St Dover, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Dover Extended Day Care Center offers an after school programs for kindergarten students. They offer wide variety of activities in a warm and safe environment. It is located in Dover, MA and operates Mondays through Fridays from 3:00PM to 6:00PM.
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Precious Beginnings Preschool

15 Centre St Dover, MA

1.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
The Precious Beginnings Preschool provides a preschool and extended care program in Dover, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Precious Beginnings...
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Dover-Sherborn Child Development Center

4 Springdale Ave Dover, MA

Child care
Preschool
The Dover-Sherborn Child Development Center is an early childhood education provider in Dover that aims to offer quality education through a fun curriculum and in a home-like environment. The center services children between the ages of 2 to 4 years old. The main goal of their lesson plans and activities is to develop each...
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Dover Nursery School Inc

17 Springdale Ave Dover, MA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Dover Nursery School Inc in Massachusetts is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 26 children from two years and nine months to five years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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The Partridge House Family Daycare is MA licensed and certified by Early Education and Care. I am CPR and First Aid certified. The daycare is located in my home at 6 Winthrop Street, Medway MA near Choate Park. I have over a decade of experience watching children and am a mother myself. I consider myself loving, attentive,...

Maile N. says "Sarah cared for our daughter and was also the nanny for our daughter's best friend and his younger sister. She was responsible, professional, and punctual...

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Little Sprouts Milton

919 BLUE HILL AVE MILTON, MA

4.0(4)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Built from the ground up and opened in...

Care Member says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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Building Blocks Daycare

47 CONCORD AVE NORWOOD, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
From Pre-Crawlers to Pre-K Pros — We Grow Together at Building Blocks Daycare Located in the heart of Norwood, MA, Building Blocks Daycare is a warm, home-based family daycare rooted in love, learning, and community. We specialize in nurturing toddlers and young children in a safe, structured, and joyful environment that...

Care Member says "Building Blocks Daycare was like a second home for my daughter. She spent a few amazing years there and truly loved it. Mrs. N is a great provider, so...

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Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1 Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
Fairmount Hill Child Care is a licensed home daycare and microschool. We offer quality infant and toddler care with excellent ratios - typically 3 adults for 10 children. We offer preschool starting at 18 months, a dynamic, hands-on pre-k program for 4-year-olds, and we follow a secular, literature-based curriculum for grades...

Pauline P. says "ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"

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Bee Happy Family Day Care

31 Chestnut St Framingham, MA

5.0(3)
Bee Happy has openings for infants and toddlers(up to 2 1/2 y/o), our child care in home conveniently located North Framingham. Licensed since 2010, family child care program. We are part of a food program (health food for kids), and current in all trainings and licenses. We offer Curriculum activities (tracing, letters,...

Jessica says "I am very grateful to have found Marcia and Cris, they are wonderful people who take care of my son with all the love and affection. They have a great...

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AMO ET DOCEO LIBERI CENTER

1 GLEN DR EAST WALPOLE, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The Liberi Center has been providing quality daycare in Walpole and its surrounding communities since 1977. With infant, toddler, and preschool rooms, our staff provides for your child in a friendly, nurturing home environment. Our infants have individual on demand schedules. We provide opportunities for gross motor play,...

Hannah B. says "I absolutely love this center. Over the past eight years, all three of my children have been enrolled here, and my youngest still attends. The center was...

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ABC Childcare

171 GOULD ST NEEDHAM, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
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At ABC childcare, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic development, incorporating a blend of structured activities and free play that encourages creativity, curiosity, and social interaction. From sensory exploration to early literacy and numeracy skills, we tailor our approach to suit the individual...

Care Member says "ABC Childcare and Preschool has become a “home away from home” for our daughter. We can focus on work, while our baby is being loved and cared for....

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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 Cochituate Rd WAYLAND, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to WonderWhiz Academy, where we ignite the wonders within your children! At WonderWhiz, we are dedicated to nurturing curious, bilingual, musical, and resilient children. Our team of licensed happy and consistent teachers are committed to creating a loving, fun, language-rich, and stimulating environment that encourages...

Olga M. says "We've been with the Wonder Whiz Academy for over two years and always had a great experience with them. We particularly appreciate high professionalism and...

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Cathy Daycare

28 Roundwood Rd Newton, MA

5.0(5)
Offering family child care. Please email to cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.

Lulu T. says "My daughter was born prematurely. I had to go back to work after my maternity leave ended and Cathy has done a great job feeding my child to healthy...

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Peapod Daycare

53 Pearl St Newton, MA

5.0(10)
Peapod Daycare is a family child care service provider located in the Newton area serving children from 3 months to school age. We specialize in bilingual care (English and Mandarin).

Liz R. says "My son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who...

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Mariposa Child-Care Center

15 MYRTLE ST DEDHAM, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$692/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Mariposa Child Care Center is a Spanish immersion program. We are a family owned-run-oriented program. Give your child the opportunity of becoming bilingual and enhance his/her possibilities for the future. By learning a second language your child's possibilities are endless.

Miriam P. says "Mariposa is so wonderful. Tío José and Tía have cultivated such a warm and welcoming community where our two children have thrived. The teachers are...

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Mal's Pals Daycare

44 Ransom Road Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
I am in the process of obtaining a license for 6 children. I have a certified assistant (my mom!) that will be working with me once I have 4+ children enrolled. We are located in Framingham, and are brand new! We have a big backyard with a nice sandbox, and lots of age appropriate toys for ages, infant-PreK. I have had many...

Gina says "The amount of attention and love my son gets at Mals Pals is the same that his father and I would give him. This is my second child and after being home with...

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Little Sprouts Natick

11 HURON DR NATICK, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We invite you to discover Little Sprouts Natick, a beautiful, joyful school intentionally designed to inspire learning and play. Our modern features and brightly colored spaces create a welcoming environment in which your child will embark upon new adventures and meet new friends. With many classroom options, Little Sprouts...

Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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Panda Cub Academy

1200 BOYLSTON ST CHESTNUT HILL, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2695/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Panda Cub Academy offers children 6 months to 6 years old a progressive Montessori based curriculum while immersing them in Chinese language and culture. All classes are led by our native Mandarin speaking teachers who are also proficient in English, state certified, and experienced in early childhood education Our mission...

Tim C. says "We enrolled our child at Panda Cub Academy when she was almost 3 years old. Prior to that, she was enrolled at another local daycare where she had a...

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The Learning Experience - Natick

247 West Central Street NATICK, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
The Learning Experience – Natick offers joyful, engaging childcare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Conveniently located near Natick Mall and Route 9, our center serves families in Natick, Wellesley, and Framingham. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum encourages hands-on learning and includes...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about this place. The curriculum keeps my little ones engaged, and the staff goes above and beyond to make each child...

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Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care

37 Lanewood Ave Framingham, MA

5.0(4)
My passion is providing a safe, loving atmosphere for children where age appropriate learning and fun and are encouraged and seamlessly woven into the fabric of the day. My ultimate goal is to support my day care families in the creation of happy, compassionate children who feel good about themselves and the world around...

Cheryl M says "Here are some of the reasons why we love Debi's Daycare and why I believe she is the very BEST at what she does: * She is very open and honest * Very easy...

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Daycare centers near you in Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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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