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Find Trusted Daycares Near Me in Melrose, MA

We have 60 daycares in Melrose, MA! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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Little Sprouts Melrose

40 WASHINGTON ST MELROSE, MA

5.0(2)

1 mi

Child care
Day Care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Melrose, 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 solution that fits their needs. Conveniently located on Washington Street and just a stone’s throw away from the MBTA orange line at Oak Grove in Malden, our Melrose location is the ideal choice for commuting families and neighboring communities. Bright, sun-drenched classrooms provide an energized environment for your child to play, laugh and grow. Intentionally crafted with your child in mind, our Melrose school is designed to inspire learning and discovery around every corner. Our brightly colored walls and spacious classrooms are sure to stimulate your child’s imagination, while creating excitement for the day ahead. Tucked behind the school, three private playgrounds provide a means for your child to expend some of that seemingly limitless energy. Our infant, toddler and preschool play spaces provide safe, developmentally-appropriate areas for your child to enjoy spending time outside. As a bonus, our Melrose school also boasts an indoor play area for your child to play and run during rainy days or cold winter months.

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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Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue Melrose, MA

5.0(2)

< 1 mi

Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC. We are now enrolling for the fall.

James R. says "My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the...

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Oak Trees East Daycare

60 Brunswick Park Melrose, MA

4.2(5)

< 1 mi

In-Home daycare
Oak Trees East is a fully licensed home daycare for children age 3 months to 5 years. We are located in Melrose, MA. *Our child to teacher ratio is 3:1, so your child will receive the utmost attention. *Montessori-style daycare *Open Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm *Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks provided *Staff is CPR and First Aid certified Our site is a large, light filled private home. It is well-situated across the street from Roosevelt Elementary School, as well as just a short walk from the Melrose Highlands commuter rail. We have a large, fenced backyard and many toys for playing.

Ray K says "I visited in October 2016. We were welcomed by both providers who were warm, friendly and took time to explain the details and took us on a tour. We were...

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Little Sprouts Melrose

40 WASHINGTON ST MELROSE, MA

1 mi

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Preschool
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Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Melrose, 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 solution that fits their needs. Conveniently located on Washington Street and just a stone’s throw away from the MBTA orange line at Oak Grove in Malden, our Melrose location is the ideal choice for commuting families and neighboring communities. Bright, sun-drenched classrooms provide an energized environment for your child to play, laugh and grow. Intentionally crafted with your child in mind, our Melrose school is designed to inspire learning and discovery around every corner. Our brightly colored walls and spacious classrooms are sure to stimulate your child’s imagination, while creating excitement for the day ahead. Tucked behind the school, three private playgrounds provide a means for your child to expend some of that seemingly limitless energy. Our infant, toddler and preschool play spaces provide safe, developmentally-appropriate areas for your child to enjoy spending time outside. As a bonus, our Melrose school also boasts an indoor play area for your child to play and run during rainy days or cold winter months.
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Little Sprouts - Melrose

40 Washington St. Melrose, MA

5261 mi

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You know you've chosen the right early education program when it just feels right. Everything at Little Sprouts is part of our joyful mission to make children feel happy and parents feel confident. When we first opened Little Sprouts in 1982, we knew we were onto something big. We realized the importance of giving children an early start in education and the amazing impact it can have on their lifelong development. Today, we continue to be an innovator in the field of early education by creating a learning approach that gives new meaning and dimension to the concept of literacy. Curriculum Approach It is not only what we teach but how we teach that makes the difference. Our goal at Little Sprouts is to enable children to become eager learners while preparing them for success in Kindergarten and beyond. Our Budding Scholars Approach, based on the most effective teaching methodologies and backed by over 30 years of experience, delivers a child-centered approach to education. To ensure children are learning at a pace in which they can excel, our educators design individualized learning goals to guide them to the next level. We focus on developing the whole child by fostering literacy across a breadth of areas encompassing reading, math, science, social-emotional literacy, health, physical wellness and the arts. With the foundation of our Budding Scholars curriculum, your child is inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning and discovery. About Our School Conveniently located on the Stratham/Exeter town-line, at the intersection of Route 101 and Portsmouth Avenue, our Stratham location is the ideal choice for commuting families and neighboring communities. Bright, sun-drenched classrooms will stimulate your child's mind, as cheerful colors and sounds of laughter create excitement for the day ahead. Your child is free to explore and play in our spacious classrooms, designed to inspire learning and discovery in every corner. Nestled behind the school, two private playgrounds provide a means for your child to expend some of that seemingly limitless energy. Our preschool and toddler play structures provide a safe, developmentally appropriate area for your child to enjoy being outdoors. Our indoor gross motor room also serves as an outlet in which to play and run during rainy days or cold winter months. By providing an environment that supports interactive learning and collaborative play, we support your child in making friends and developing core skills at our Stratham school. With three Infant, three Toddler, one Preschool and one Pre-K classrooms, Little Sprouts is a school in which your children can thrive throughout their early years.
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First Steps Early Learning Center

6 Eastman Place 3rd Floor Melrose, MA

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Providing learning and care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.
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Miss Jessica's Home Montessori

99 Linwood Ave. Melrose, MA

< 1 mi

I have been working in the field of early childhood education for over 10 years. I possess a Master's degree in early childhood from New York University and I am a Montessori certified teacher. When I had my daughter in 2014, I made the decision to open a small family daycare in my home where I could continue teaching, but also be able to spend time with my own child. I operated for over 4 years in my Melrose home before making the decision to relocate to Ipswich where we could be closer to family and enjoy all of the natural beauty that the North Shore has to offer. My mission is to offer high-quality, affordable education and care to young children following the Montessori approach.
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Melrose Day Care

121 W Foster St Melrose, MA

< 1 mi

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Melrose daycare center is a NAEYC accredited and a level 2 QRIS recognized early childhood education facility at 121 W Foster St, Melrose, MA. Their center provides an age-appropriate care to infants through pre-K in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Explore and Grow Family Daycare, LLC

182 Trenton St Melrose, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
The Explore and Grow Family Daycare provides childcare for children in Melrose, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Explore and Grow Family Daycare is open from Monday to Friday from seven thirty AM to five thirty PM.
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Kathy Doyle's Happy Hours Preschool

429 UPHAM ST MELROSE, MA

< 1 mi

Kathy Doyle's Happy Hours Preschool is a daycare center located at 429 Upham St, Melrose, MA that emphasizes the significance of play in children's development. Their strategies include the use of play and various activities such as songs and story time that enhance the mental and physical maturation of their students.
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Step 1 Family Child Care

E Foster Street Melrose, MA

< 1 mi

Step 1 Family Child Care Are you looking for ratio is 1:3, professional quality early education, health, safety, clean care for your child? What does Step 1 Family Child Care have? * Step 1 licenses by Mass. EEC. The owner is certify Director, Lead Teacher and worked at NAEYC center in Boston &amp; Brookline area and has over twenty years' children education experiences. * The owner has been taken all training: CPR, First Aid, SIDS, Transportation Safety, Medication, Nutrition, etc. Cherish a deep love for children, understand children, has a genius for getting along with children. * Step 1 programs have activities and learning goals to support all areas of children's development including potty-training procedures, independent?artistic temperament. We welcome parents sharing your concerns with us, bring it up. * Step 1 locate on quiet and traffic convenient street. A big yard and a used zone playground. There are many nice neighbors around here. * Step 1 the overall environment is cleanliness, well-ventilated, well-lit and comfortable temperature. Toys sanitized every day. Sharp surfaces are covered with crash barriers. * It is Step 1's goal to provide a variety of healthful and acceptable meals and snacks that are nutritious, safe, developmentally appropriate and properly portioned for your child. Our menu is meet federal and state requirements and guidelines established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). * Step 1 charges reasonable low fees. Plus, for new enrollment, we provide one week trial. Step 1 still has many things you want to know. Please email me to set up an interview or with any questions you might have.
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Melrose YMCA Child Care Center

106 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
Melrose YMCA CCC in MELROSE, MA offers various developmental programs for individuals that enable them to build relationships, have fun, and learn something new. They provide summer camps, swimming lessons, fitness, enrichment, and sports classes. They feature a nurturing, safe, and warm environment where the kids grow physically, socially, and intellectually through age-appropriate activities.
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Melrose Unitarian Universalist

70 W Emerson St Melrose, MA

< 1 mi

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Melrose Unitarian Universalist is a Church in Melrose, Massachusetts that offers care and education for children from preschool through 8th grade. It offers a religious education and encourages children's curiosity through social justice projects, and the experience of being part of a religious organization. The center opens from Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 AM to 2:45 PM.
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Melrose KinderCare

832 LYNN FELLS PKWY MELROSE, MA

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Little Sprouts Melrose

40 WASHINGTON ST MELROSE, MA

1 mi

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Little Sprouts Boston University Medical Campus

815 ALBANY ST BOSTON, MA

5.0(3)

9 mi

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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. Little Sprouts Boston BUMC is located right in the heart of the Boston University Medical Campus on Albany Street, near Mass Ave. This school is modern and bright, with spacious classrooms that provide ample space for learning and making connections. A dedicated parking lot behind the school makes pick-up and drop-off time convenient for commuting families. Additionally, a private playground inspires new play and sensory discoveries for growing minds in the fresh air. Like all of our Little Sprouts schools, Boston University Medical Campus has been designed with your child in mind. From the natural wood of the floors, to the colors on the walls and the furniture in the classrooms, it’s all intentionally selected to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere where your child can be safe, happy and learning every day.

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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FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

13 BOYD ST WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(1)

9 mi

We believe educating your child includes a well-rounded curriculum of music classes, dance classes, cooking projects and field trips. Children with music instruments--one of the many things the children experience at First Path Daycare CenterWe believe that an education that centers around experiences and excitement is the best way for a child to learn. While many daycare centers traditionally offer playtime and enhanced care services without a stronger emphasis on curriculum, our primary objective is and has always been to enrich and enhance the life of every child. Through our varied programs, your child (or children!) will learn very important life lessons right from the beginning. They will learn to be independent, while also learning about teamwork. They will learn the value of leadership, support, emotional responsibility, sharing, and more. At First Path Day Care Center, we have designed our curriculum to encompass many areas that will spark their imagination, encourage curiosity, and make learning fun so your children will be versatile and fully enriched. Field Trips are one of the many tools we use to encourage your children's love of learning at First Path Daycare Center.Over the years our parents have been delighted with the growth and nurturing that their children experience as part of their time with us, and were gracious enough to provide us with testimonials. We promise that as a parent considering First Path Daycare Center, you will be delighted with us too!

Care Member says "Make this short and First Path Day Care is more than just a daycare for me as it plays a vital role in the overall development of my son. A huge...

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Three Ducklings Learning Center

20A DEL CARMINE ST WAKEFIELD, MA

5.0(1)

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Child care
Day Care
At Three Ducklings Learning Center, our mission is to provide a nurturing and enriching environment where every child’s potential is recognized, cherished, and cultivated. We are committed to fostering a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore, learn, and grow. With a dedicated team of experienced educators and caregivers, we aim to create a foundation of love and learning that empowers children to become confident, compassionate, and curious individuals. Our primary goal is to support working families by offering high-quality childcare that not only meets their practical needs but also exceeds their expectations in terms of care, education, and personal development. We envision a future where every child who passes through our doors emerges with a strong sense of self, a thirst for knowledge, and the readiness to embrace the world with open arms

sokona D. says "From the depths of our hearts, we give our sincerest appreciation to Lorena, whose exceptional qualities as a teacher have left an indelible mark on our...

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Curious Bee, Inc

203 MAIN ST NORTH READING, MA

4.2(5)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Academic
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Curious Bee is Center-based Daycare and Preschool in North Reading. We accept kids 15 months - 5 yr. o and a minimum of 2 days in care requests. No infant care is available We have 3 groups: Toddlers (16 - 33 months) - Full time - $2000/month Preschool (33 months - 6 y.o) - full time - $1850/month 2 snacks included

Maria R. says "Curious Bee Children’s Center is a wonderful daycare and preschool center in North Reading which our two children currently attend. Our oldest child,...

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Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave Waltham, MA

5.0(5)

9 mi

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 day that promote age appropriate learning and skill development.

Kathryn L. says "Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a...

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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Daycares in Melrose, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Little Sprouts Melrose

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

- Alex L.

Little Sunshine Academy

My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from...

- James R.

Oak Trees East Daycare

I visited in October 2016. We were welcomed by both providers who were warm, friendly and took time to explain the details and took us on a...

- Ray K

FAQs for finding daycares near you in Melrose, MA

Daycare centers near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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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