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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 Learning Tree Preschool

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...

- Sonia R.

Little Spanish Garden Childcare

We have been with her for over 3 years. Its a caring, loving environment. She has age appropriate programs, and my kids have loved it

- Jennifer F.

Loving Nest Child Care

She is really dedicated to and loves working with the children. She has a really wonderful place.

- Yurdi R.

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The Learning Tree Preschool

225 Highland Ave Needham, MA

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 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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Little Spanish Garden Childcare

15 LOTHROP AVE # 2 MILTON, MA

4.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
In-Home daycare
Little Spanish Garden childcare, a nurturing and vibrant family childcare program dedicated to fostering the growth and development of children. With four years of operation and a background of experience in family-run daycares, we pride ourselves on providing a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive. Our...

Jennifer F. says " We have been with her for over 3 years. Its a caring, loving environment. She has age appropriate programs, and my kids have loved it "

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Loving Nest Child Care

270 Washington St. DEDHAM, MA

5.0(1)
starting at
$2000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
In-Home daycare
Child care
At Loving Nest Child Care, your little one will grow, play, and learn in a safe, nurturing home environment designed with love and attention to every detail. I’m Adriana, owner and educator, and I’m passionate about creating a warm “home away from home” where babies and toddlers can explore, feel secure, and develop at their own...

Yurdi R. says "She is really dedicated to and loves working with the children. She has a really wonderful place."

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Little Acorns Children's Center

300 Pleasant Street Framingham, MA

5.0(4)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
International
+ 4 more
Our Year Round Day Care enrollment is still on. Our center provide a safe and loving environment for children ranging from 3 months to 8 years old to explore, have fun and learn. Children will enjoy many small group activities, multicultural enhancements, extra curriculum learning opportunities such as Music and Yoga. Our...

Care Member says "Little Acorns Center has been such a blessing to us. The center is very well organized, bright, clean, and spacious. They have a large gym for those...

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Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 RIVER RD WESTON, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$115/mo
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
At our center, we provide a warm, loving, and caring environment where every child is treated like family. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond to support each child’s growth and development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We are honored to have been recognized as one of the top three childcare...

Care Member says "Our kids love the staff at TLC! The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly. The app is always being updated with activities the kids are doing...

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GODDARD SCHOOL WELLESLEY

141 LINDEN ST WELLESLEY, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 2 more
The Goddard School of Wellesley is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day. We are proud to serve the surrounding communities, including Wellesley, Natick, Wayland, Weston, Needham, and Newton. We are dedicated to providing an enriching, nurturing environment for children and their...

Care Member says "The teachers are caring, the facilities are new and clean with engaging rooms and toys, and the administrative staff are friendly and reliable. "

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The Children's Garden

80 AYLES RD HYDE PARK, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
The Children's Garden is a Family Childcare Program serving children 2 years and older. Our program schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our hours are 8:30am to 4:30PM. We are a play based program supporting children in developmental appropriate ways. At the Children's Garden, children are valued, loved, and...

Care Member says "My daughter has been attending The Children's Garden for over a year now, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gloria and the environment that...

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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
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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Raising Stars Centers

109 LOWER EAST ST DEDHAM, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
+ 1 more
Physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth is the most important factor in a child's development. At Raising Stars, we believe that each child is unique. Every child’s unlimited potential needs to be uncovered with a special approach. We give your child a safe and happy learning environment by fostering their prosperous...

Ruthline A. says " The team at Rising Star Center are wonderful,caring and very experienced. My son enjoys spending his day at the daycare and always comes back learning...

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-Little Sprouts Dedham

280 BRIDGE ST DEDHAM, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Dedham, MA 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...

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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Kiddie Academy of Framingham

1292 WORCESTER RD FRAMINGHAM, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

49 WINCHESTER ST NEWTON HLDS, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2900/mo
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Child care
Located in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, the Kindernest Montessori Early Childcare Learning Center upholds the fundamental principles of Montessori education and holistic development in a nurturing environment where children are guided with kindness and respect. At Kindernest, we have programs for infants, toddlers, and...

Care Member says "Really beautiful montessori school with infant, toddler, and preschool options. Love the variety of schedules available for part and full time care. All...

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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

4.0(11)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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TIR NA NOG CHILDCARE

217 W CENTRAL ST NATICK, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
Tir Na Nog Childcare is inspired by the enchanting Irish folklore of “The Land of the Young,” a mythical place where happiness, youthfulness, and endless joy thrive. In this magical land, no one ever grows old, and beauty and wonder are boundless. At Tir Na Nog Childcare, we are dedicated to creating a true...

Care Member says "Both if my children started TNN at 3 months in the infant room. My oldest just graduated PreK. As a new Mom is was scary to leave my baby at a daycare...

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Dawn's Home Daycare

9 ROBERT J GONFRADE WAY ASHLAND, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
I have been a licensed Child Care Educator since 2002. I have over 25 years experience with children starting with babysitting jobs as a young teenager and later raising my own children (Michael born 1998 and Cole born 2001). I am a Professional Certified Educator of a Large Family Child Care with the license capacity of 10...

Jenn L. says "Dawn is amazing and I would recommend her daycare to anyone and everyone (and I do, all the time). Having my child enrolled at her daycare is a privilege I...

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Natick Children's House

13 COMMON ST NATICK, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2190/mo
Academic
Montessori
Child care
Natick Children's House is a year-round full-time infant, toddler and Preschool Program located inside the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick MA. We serve children five days a week of age group 3 months to 5+ years. We follow holistic approach in teaching the children which is a comprehensive education that addresses the...

Katy D. says "I have 2 children at Robbins Roost Daycare. We have been with Robbins Roost since January 2023. We love the teachers and enriching environment that our...

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Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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The Goddard School - Wayland

367 COMMONWEALTH RD WAYLAND, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Finding the extraordinary in every child by inspiring their innate curiosity. Our exclusive education program, Wonder of Learning, is the most innovative, well-researched program on the market. It's focused on how children learn best: through play, exploration and following their natural curiosity. The skills they develop here...

Care Member says "We're loving Goddard! Our daughter joined about a year ago and it has been tremendous watching her grow and develop. It is wonderful seeing the...

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4877 - Everbrook Academy of Brighton

640 WASHINGTON ST BRIGHTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Discover Me School House

2070 CENTRE ST WEST ROXBURY, MA

4.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Discover Me child center is a diverse child care program that embodies multiculturalism and economic differences. We believe in nurturing the whole child. We are a very small unique center with 18 children and 8 teachers.

Stef .. says "This has been a great, 5-star experience. We were with them for a while and loved the app they use to provide daily updates on the kids. The staff is great...

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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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