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Find Trusted Daycares Near Me in Palmer, MA

We have 38 daycares in Palmer, MA! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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The Cute Kids Daycare

24 Lawrence St Palmer, MA

3.0(2)

< 1 mi

Child care
The Cute Kids Daycare offers childcare services to the community of Palmer, Massachusetts. The school committed to offering children the highest quality care and education. They provide a clean, peaceful, home-like environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Sarah S. says "We have had our daughter with Kathy and her family since she was three months old. She's 4 now and we couldn't be happier with the care and education she...

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Mount Dumplin Day Care

43b Mount Dumplin Rd Palmer, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
The Mount Dumplin Day Care is a registered family child care in Palmer, Massachusetts and offers childcare for pre-K children. They provide a home environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Their trained staff is experienced in caring for children with medical needs, autism, and learning and developmental needs. The Mount Dumplin Day Care is open Mondays to Fridays, from eight AM to five PM.
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Scantic Valley YMCA Old Mill Pond School's Out

4107 MAIN ST PALMER, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
The Scantic Valley YMCA Old Mill Pond School's Outs an educational facility that caters to the growth and developmental needs of children living in Palmer Massachusetts. This facility can accommodate up to 76 children from Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It offers full-time care services and extended care, and it provides children with age-appropriate learning materials and fun activities designed to stimulate imagination and learning.
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Quaboag Children's Center #2

1060 CENTRAL ST PO BOX 445 PALMER, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Quaboag Children's Center #2 emphasizes a balance of intellectual and social development for students to learn and function independently throughout their lives. They prepare an engaging curriculum for a small group of children. The school provides them with the skills necessary to succeed in elementary school and beyond.
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Cute Kids Pre-School

17 Highland St Palmer, MA

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
The Cute Kids Preschool offers childcare services to the community of Palmer, Massachusetts. The school committed to offering children the highest quality care and education. They provide a clean, peaceful, home-like environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio.
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Totally Tots Childcare

33 Elm Street Monson, MA

6 mi

Totally Tots Childcare is a licensed in home daycare that provides a fun, engaging, safe environment for children ages 2-5. Breakfast, Lunch and snack provided for your child. We have a big, enclosed play area outside for running, climbing, and playing. Age appropriate learning material is used daily.
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Little Chickadees Childcare

32 Dearth Hill Rd Brimfield, MA

7 mi

Welcome to Little Chickadees Childcare! Little Chickadees' is a home daycare located in Brimfield, Ma that is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm. Offering full time, part time, and before/after school care. As your child's care provider I will create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment that builds your child's educational foundation. Children will participate in structured hands on activities following the busy toddler curriculum, as well as free play, throughout their day. After working as a preschool and kindergarten special education teacher for 5 years in a local school district, I decided to begin a new chapter and open a home daycare. Having a home daycare allows me to be home with my son while continuing to teach young children. I have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters degree in Special Education. In addition to being licensed by the Department of Early Ed and Care, I hold my Massachusetts teacher's certification in early childhood, elementary education, and moderate disabilities.
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Rising Star Family Childcare

166 North Main St West Brookfield, MA

8 mi

Our goal at Rising Star is to give 100% Flexibility and Support to our parents.Rising Star has a designated first-floor room for your ailing little one. With one-on-one care by one of our experienced staff members, your child will receive extra love and be nourished with home made meals all day long. I cook organic meals for each of the children every day so you do not have to worry about packing a nutritional meal every morning. By law only one licensed caregiver is permitted to care for 6 children, we have 3 caregivers for 6 children! This allows us to bond with each child so this place becomes their second home. You and your children are not just customers, you become an extension of our family. We also have secure nanny-cams set up through the house that you may log into from your mobile phone through out the day to check on your little one. Fariba, the owner and operator of Rising Stars has an extensive background in caring for kids of all ages. She has a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Master's Degree in Business Administration, though her true passion is caring for and educating children. The facility also includes learning-based activities that are designed to help your child acquire age-appropriate knowledge of the world around them. These activities include colors, numbers, letters, outdoor exploration, and manners.
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Tiny Explorers Learning Center, LLC

658 CENTER ST Ludlow, MA

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We provide care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. We strive in maintaining a caring and nurturing environment with a home- like feel, while receiving the best hands- on learning experience in preparation for the future. We provide families with the comfort of leaving their children in a safe and warm environment, and the peace of mind of having a security system to ensure their safety.
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The Little Growing Tree

203 Old Enfield Road Belchertown, MA

9 mi

We are a Mother &amp; Daughter team dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing early childhood environment. Our 1,100 square foot family child care center is located in its own building, adjacent to the family home. We serve families with children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old with a total capacity of 6. With a 3:1 child to teacher ratio, you can be confident your little one will receive plenty of one on one care. Our mission is to provide parents who work a school year schedule, such as teachers, flexible and affordable quality childcare. We are closed for the 3 traditional school vacations plus a portion of summer break. Parents do not pay tuition for those weeks or to hold a spot for fall. You've worked hard to position yourself in the education field and you deserve the ability to enjoy these times with your children. Our program is structured around child directed play, learning and exploration. We believe that children are capable independent learners and it is our job as the teacher to guide them in self discovery. We provide the children with an ever changing variety of open ended materials and activities. Nature, art and sensory experiences are the primary focus of our program. We are huge advocates of nature based play, and whenever the weather allows you will find us outside. We are excited to be in the process of developing our fenced outdoor space into and exciting outdoor classroom. Here children will be free to wash dirty dishes in the mud kitchen, explore our growing plants and garden, take sail aboard our sandbox ship, have lunch at the picnic tables, paint on the outdoor easels, and build with real natural materials. Communication and literacy are a large component of early childhood development and our program. We have a library of books, songs, finger plays and circle time activities that take place daily. Special attention is paid to eliminating frustration of emerging talkers, by teaching them the use of simple signing. Above all our mission is for the children to feel safe and loved. We will always accommodate our day to provide the extra love and attention any child in our care needs
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Bright Beginnings Family Childcare

43 Bethany Rd. Monson, MA

4.0(9)

6 mi

Bright Beginnings is a family childcare program licensed by the state of Massachusetts with a capacity of six children. My home is a friendly and nurturing environment. My program offers the learning experience of a preschool with all the comforts of a safe, loving home. I have 25 years' experience encouraging children to become independent, develop patience and self-confidence and learn to use their imaginations. I have a playground within a large fenced-in backyard. I am open Monday-Thursday 7 AM to 5:30 PM, Friday 7 AM-5 PM with early opening option. Call for an interview today! (413) 267-3520 Debbie Janik License # 9023409

Michael W says "Debbie is absolutely amazing. She's so natural with children, and she cares so much and goes above and beyond. Our son has been with Debbie since he was 4...

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Hillcrest Montessori School

16 Central Street Brookfield, MA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Hillcrest Montessori is owned and operated by the Montessori Children's House of Southbridge Inc., or MCHS as it is known, a non-profit organization that operates primary Montessori classrooms in the Central Massachusetts area. The goal of Hillcrest is to help children ages 2 years 9 months through 6 realize the fullness of their developmental potential during these formative years. Our school provides a carefully prepared environment and specially trained adult guides, who illuminate the organizing principles of this work to the children's parents. Hillcrest Montessori strives to create an environment where academic excellence can be achieved within a community that promotes creativity and responsibility. In the Montessori tradition, Hillcrest seeks to help each child discover their joy in learning as well as their place in the greater society by strengthening the bonds between the parents, children and staff of Hillcrest. The sense of family will become a stable base from which each child can explore themselves, their community and the world. The school is guided in it's mission by the discoveries and lifelong work of Dr. Maria Montessori. You can reach us for more information at: Hillcrest Montessori

Heidi M. says "I cannot say enough about this caring and nurturing Montessori School. My daughter has thrived here and we are so fortunate to have found Hillcrest."

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Little Sports Fitness

40 Turkey Hill Rd Belchertown, MA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Amy F. says "Little Sports was a play space, not a daycare, and it is now closed. Hopefully she'll find a new location and reopen at some point. It was a like an indoor...

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Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc.

31 Main St Belchertown, MA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc. provides a preschool program in Belchertown, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Belchertown Community Preschool Association, Inc. is open Mondays to Fridays from nine AM to one PM.

Kerri G. says "I can honestly say this is the perfect preschool for my kids. My oldest daughter is Kindergarten ready just half way through her second year. My youngest...

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Belchertown Day School

51 State St Belchertown, MA

9 mi

Child care
The Belchertown Day School in Belchertown, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for pre-K children, and after-school care for school-aged children. They provide a home environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are open Mondays to Fridays, from seven fifteen AM to five thirty PM.
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Kidstop School Age Program

4 Gould Rd Ware, MA

7 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Kidstop School Age Program practices an enrichment program designed to help children make the transition from preschool and kindergarten to elementary school and excel. They believe can children can develop early literacy, math skills, and science concepts awareness when placed in a conductive environment.
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U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center

28 STONY HILL RD WILBRAHAM, MA

8 mi

Child care
U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center provides martial arts education designed for young children. The company’s program is structured to develop kids’ physical and mental discipline, as well as their character. U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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ABC...daycare

21 Bay Rd Belchertown, MA

9 mi

Our ratio of children to adults is always within state guidelines, and often even lower. You can rest assured that your child will be cared for with the utmost kindness, love and respect. We believe each child is a precious gift and we treat them as though they were our own.
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Darlene's Family Daycare

12 W Main St Brookfield, MA

9 mi

Child care
Darlene's Family Daycare is a licensed in-home childcare facility located at 12 W Main Street, Brookfield, Massachusetts. This day care can accommodate ten children comfortably in its safe and secure facility. Darlene's Family Daycare offers full-time, emergency back-up, before and after school care services.
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Parkside Early Learning Center

54 WINSOR ST. LUDLOW, MA

9 mi

Parkside Early Learning Center believes that learning is a choice. It creates the atmosphere and inspire the mind, students gain wisdom, understanding, and a love for learning.It makes service within the classroom and the community an integral part of their curriculum. They believe outdoor adventure helps participants learn teamwork, courage, craftsmanship, perseverance, and compassion while discovering they can accomplish more than they imagined.
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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Palmer, MA

Daycares in Palmer, MA are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 38 listed daycares

The Cute Kids Daycare

We have had our daughter with Kathy and her family since she was three months old. She's 4 now and we couldn't be happier with the care and...

- Sarah S.

Bright Beginnings Family Childcare

Debbie is absolutely amazing. She's so natural with children, and she cares so much and goes above and beyond. Our son has been with Debbie...

- Michael W

Hillcrest Montessori School

I cannot say enough about this caring and nurturing Montessori School. My daughter has thrived here and we are so fortunate to have found...

- Heidi M.

FAQs for finding daycares near you in Palmer, MA

Daycare centers near you in Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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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