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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

We are thrilled with our experience at Two Little Owls Schoolhouse for our daughter in the infant program. The infant educators are...

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Strawberry Childcare

Love Stawberry!! Great teachers, great atmosphere for learning and growth.

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Little Mundo Bilingual Family Daycare

We were a 'structured daycare centers are best' family when we moved and found ourselves on many center waitlists and exploring other...

- Audra M.

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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
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Here at Expressions After School we pride ourselves on having a home away from home atmosphere. We view our clients as an extension of our family. We are a sports and art based program located in the center of Needham, MA. We offer various clubs such as theatre, set design, costume design, visual arts, sewing, Legos, Lego...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

3.7(3)
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse is a newly built Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Childcare Center in East Cambridge. We are open from 7:30am to 6:00pm and located near the Lechmere T stop, MIT and many Bio-tech and Pharmaceutical Companies. Some of our other features include a hot lunch and healthy snacks each day, an Indoor...

Care Member says "We are thrilled with our experience at Two Little Owls Schoolhouse for our daughter in the infant program. The infant educators are absolutely...

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Strawberry Childcare

1285 Beacon Street Brookline, MA

5.0(3)
Preschool
Child care
STRAWBERRY CHILDCARE is a bilingual (English/ Spanish) program that offers a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, preschool 1 and preschool 2 with diverse learning experiences such as yoga, music, gymnastics, sports, story-telling, and arts & crafts. *** NOW ENROLLING AGES 2-MONTHS AND UP! *** *** Mention...

SB says "Love Stawberry!! Great teachers, great atmosphere for learning and growth."

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Little Mundo Bilingual Family Daycare

115 Bayrd Rd. Malden, MA

4.0(8)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
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Dear Families of Malden and surrounding areas, Little Mundo is a home based bilingual childcare Program in Malden, Massachusetts, dedicated to offer the best in early education and care for children, 6 months of age to 5 years old. In our school house, we are truly passionate about the field of Early Childhood Education. We...

Audra M. says "We were a 'structured daycare centers are best' family when we moved and found ourselves on many center waitlists and exploring other options for the...

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Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Avenue Winchester, MA

5.0(10)
In-Home daycare
In home daycare w/ more than 15 years experience.

Eda L. says "My daughter loves Zarqa and Tiny Tots. Zarqa is so organized and so patient ,she spends quality time with each individual students. We are so happy with...

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Little Sprouts - Dedham

280 Bridge Street Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Surrounded by protected marshlands, our Dedham school offers a serene environment for your child to learn and grow among the peaceful views of nature. Affectionately called a Little Sprouts 'dream school,' our Dedham space was designed with parents and children in mind. Featuring several amenities, such as a private nursing room...

Elizabeth H. says "Excellent child care facility! Highly recommend. It is a learning environment as well as great care for your child."

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Faith based
Child care
Our After School Program accepts children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes a Middle School Program for 6th through 8th graders. Every weekday we pick children up from area schools with our van and bus and bring them to Kids Place where they receive a nutritious snack and help with homework. A variety of fun and...

John says "Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children."

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Ms. Manu's Preschool

45 Gilmore St. Quincy, MA

5.0(3)
Preschool
In-Home daycare

Alda says "Ms. Manu and her staff are so awesome with the kids and I can't be enough grateful for how they treat my daughter and how happy she is going at daycare every...

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Sunrise 2 Sunset

21 Forest St Boston, MA

A family child care where the children are the priority. Flexible hours so you don't have to rush to drop off or pick up. Breakfast, lunch and snack are included. Please visit website for more details.
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Weekday Nursery School

54 Lincoln St Newton Highlands, MA

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Weekday Nursery School is licensed by the Department Of Early Education and Care. This is a quality Nursery School Environment for children 2:9 to 5 years old. Our program includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum which fosters the love of learning and promotes the growth of social, emotional and cognitive skills. We...
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Huguette Juste-Dessalines

19 Mountain Ave Dorchester, MA

Child care
Huguette Juste-Dessalines provides bilingual preschool for children in Dorchester, 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. Huguette Juste-Dessalines accommodates drop-ins and...
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Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue St Wellesley, MA

Preschool
Tenacre Country Day School is a private educational institution located in Wellesley, MA. The Pre-K program has a play-based curriculum which encourages the use of a child's imagination and creativity. The school also offers an after-school program, drop-in options and a summer camp.
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Smart Kids Play School

36 Thorpe Road Needham, MA

Hello, my name is Ashley Redmond and I have 15 plus years of experience with children. I have taught both three and four years and was a Preschool Director. I now have three adorable boys. My oldest is 6 and we also have twins that are three. I have decided to keep the twins home with me until they go to Kindergarten. I adore...
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Lexington Community Education

251 Waltham St Lexington, MA

Lexington Community Education is located in Lexington, MA. It’s a self-sustaining integral part of Lexington public school. It provides summer program known as “LEXPLORATIONS”. The program runs for 3 weeks in July. Early drop-off and extended day care are also available.
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Kathy's Family Daycare

749 Morton St Mattapan, MA

Preschool
Child care
Kathy's Family Daycare is an educational childcare facility located at 749 Morton Street, Mattapan, Massachusetts. This daycare is licensed to accommodate up to 10 children, and it operates 24 hours a day. Kathy's Family Daycare offers full-time, drop-in, emergency backup, and after-school care services.
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Little Sprouts - Boston University

815 Albany St Boston, MA

Child care
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...
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DONNA SWALES

61 Paris St Medford, MA

Child care
Donna Swales owns and operates a licensed childcare facility located at 61 Paris Street, Medford, Massachusetts. The facility can accommodate a maximum of eight children and can participate in Subsidized Child Care Program. Donna Swales offers full-time, part-time, drop-in and before/after-school care services.
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Gymboree Play & Music / Quincy

101 Falls Blvd Quincy, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Parent/child enrichment class for young children (newborn through four years old), including Play & Learn, Music and Art. Independent (drop-off) classes for 3 and 4 year olds include Art and School Skills (2 hour pre-school program). Gymboree takes the "whole child" approach to learning, so each of our programs supports...
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KinderExpress

366 Moody Street Waltham, MA

Kinderexpress is a drop-in service on short notice for anywhere from one to four hours. Instead of having a baby sitter come to your house, we are always here, available to take care of your children, keeping them safe in a very fun environment, where they can meet new friends and play while you are running your errands! We only...
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Bangera, Vasanti ( Vasanti's Family Child Care)

1737 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, MA

Vasanti's Family Child Care offers a nurturing environment to foster the social and emotional growth of your child. We are conveniently located near the Cleveland Circle Area in Brighton, Ma. It is right by all MBTA Green Lines (B, C, D) and has a driveway for drop-off and pick-up. There is a park nearby and a secure deck for...
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When you drop your child off near you in Allston, MA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!

Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Allston, MA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.

Drop-in child care hours in Allston, MA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.

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