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First Steps Early Learning Center

6 Eastman Place 3rd Floor Melrose, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Providing learning and care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.
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Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue Melrose, MA

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.
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Miss Jessica's Home Montessori

99 Linwood Ave. Melrose, MA

State license verified

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...
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Little Sprouts - Melrose

40 Washington St. Melrose, MA

Child care
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...
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Child care
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

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...
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Melrose Unitarian Universalist

70 W Emerson St Melrose, MA

Child care
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...
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Step 1 Family Child Care

E Foster Street Melrose, MA

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 & Brookline area and has...
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Kathy Doyle's Happy Hours Preschool

429 UPHAM ST MELROSE, MA

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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Oak Trees East Daycare

60 Brunswick Park Melrose, MA

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...
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Melrose YMCA Child Care Center

106 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA

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...
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4877 - Everbrook Academy of Brighton

640 WASHINGTON ST BRIGHTON, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day 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,...
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Little Sprouts Boston South End

160 E BERKELEY ST BOSTON, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in the South End of Boston, 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...
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Heartworks Winchester

20 WHITE ST WINCHESTER, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Heartworks Early Education in Winchester, MA Heartworks Winchester offers the early learning experience you're looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both full-time and part-time options,...
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Tender Loving Care Childcare

23 WARREN AVE STE 180 WOBURN, MA

State license verified

International
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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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...
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Suzy's School

280 BROADWAY LYNN, MA

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starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Day Care
Child care
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Babies Canopy Home Daycare

210 Katahdin Drive Lexington, MA

State license verified

I really love to spend time with kids. My son is at age of 14. My love my son very much. Since my early age, I like kids and love their accompany. From this passion I started my day care center. And I want to continue this endeavor to new height.
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Peapod Daycare

53 Pearl St Newton, MA

State license verified

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).
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Toddle Inn Daycare

10 Sumner Rd Salem, MA

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Toddle Inn Daycare is a licensed home daycare that has been in business for the past 22 years. We offer a nationally recognized Mother Goose preschool curriculum for children of all ages. My home is in Salem, on the Swampscott/Marblehead line and resides in a quiet neighborhood with a large fenced in yard. Daycare is held in an...
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Kiddie Academy of Burlington

209 MIDDLESEX TPKE BURLINGTON, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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...
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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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