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Lucy's Family Daycare

5.0

Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when leaving my boys with Lucy and her assistants. Not to mention the numerous current and past references that i was given all spoke highly.

- Christina G

Open Arms Christian Preschool

5.0

This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and all the staff are amazing and caring people that love kids. Nicholas started going there when he was just 2 years and 9 months. His native language was...

- Maria S

Transportation Children's Center

5.0

My child has attended TCC for 3 years and it was a great experience for both him and us. We still have very fond memories of the center. The staff is great and very professional. I highly recommend it!

- Rosalba S

Little Star Of Ours

5.0

Our almost 3 year old son loved attending Little Star and we were very happy with the quality of care. This was our first time with a smaller family-run daycare and it was a great fit -- we'd highly recommend Jennie, Jes and Little Star.

- Ross L

Cathy Daycare

5.0

My daughter was born prematurely. I had to go back to work after my maternity leave ended and Cathy has done a great job feeding my child to healthy weight! She is now 2 years old and really enjoyed her time going to daycare. Cathy has a fenced in yard for the kids to play outside. She also served...

- Lulu T

Drop-in child care in Arlington, MA

Daly Care

Daly Care

849 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA

Starting at $10/hr

My day care offers reading, music, free play, and outdoor activities daily. Arts and crafts are presented regularly in relation to child's development. To learn through fun while offering the opportunity for your child to grow and start the beginnings of social interactions with other children in...

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

284 Broadway, Arlington, MA

Costimate: $394/wk

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio specializes in non-competitive fitness for children and families. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and families to stay fit, while building self-esteem and instilling the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. H2K offers classes...

Lucy's Family Daycare

Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St, Brighton, MA

Starting at $300/wk

3.7

(3)

Lucy's Family Daycare provides childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children in Brighton Massachusetts.We are conveniently located close to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive. We encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered...
5.0
"This small family daycare is like leaving your child with family. Lucy and Elaine are loving, trustworthy, and fun!. Our daughter has been with them since she was 3 months old, we'll be sad to leave them when she has to go to preschool. We were not initially...

Charlotte H


Open Arms Christian Preschool

Open Arms Christian Preschool

426 Davis Road, Bedford, MA

Starting at $295/mo

5.0

(1)

Open Arms Christian Preschool (OACP) provides a stimulating, Christian learning environment. Each child will be encouraged to develop at a comfortable rate of growth since each child is a unique individual. Our curriculum provides guidance to promote five areas of development which includes:...
5.0
"This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and all the staff are amazing and caring people that love kids. Nicholas started going there when he was just 2 years and 9...

Maria S


Transportation Children's Center

Transportation Children's Center

10 Park Plaza Suite 3330, Boston, MA

Starting at $426/wk

5.0

(2)

The Transportation Children's Center, a non-profit child care facility, in downtown Boston, provides full day Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs year round. Open to the general public, the center is available to children 3 months through age five. The center is open from 8:00...
5.0
"My child has attended TCC for 3 years and it was a great experience for both him and us. We still have very fond memories of the center. The staff is great and very professional. I highly recommend it!"

Rosalba S


Little Star Of Ours

Little Star Of Ours

3 Palermo Street, Cambridge, MA

Starting at $100/day

5.0

(5)

Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Office of Child Care Services and the National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation (NAFCCA). Curriculum Includes: Bilingual (Spanish/English) and multicultural environment. Language Development (both languages). Sensory...
5.0
"Little Star of Ours is a family-run and operated childcare program. We provide high-quality childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a safe, clean, and loving environment. We believe that helping children build their self-esteem, creativity,...

Jessica D


Cathy Daycare

Cathy Daycare

28 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA

Costimate: $330/wk

5.0

(5)

Offering family child care. Please email to cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.
5.0
"My daughter was born prematurely. I had to go back to work after my maternity leave ended and Cathy has done a great job feeding my child to healthy weight! She is now 2 years old and really enjoyed her time going to daycare. Cathy has a fenced in yard for the...

Lulu T


L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

Costimate: $291/wk

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 16 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
4.0
"My experience with this daycare is nothing but positive. My children have been attending this daycare for over 8 years. The provider is a skilled, licenced professional who is compliant with all day care regulations. She is reliable, patient, fun and creative and...

Celestr G


Big Foot Little Foot Child Care

7 Marys Way, Lincoln, MA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(10)

Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is a small family run child care service, providing quality care to infants, toddlers and preschool age children. We are located in Lincoln, MA off of Route 2 East. Our space is well equipped with play areas, indoor and...
5.0
"My daughter started going to Razia's daycare at 3 months old when I went back to work. During those early years, knowing she was with Razia, the ultimate mom, saved me so much anxiety. I'll be forever grateful."

April P


Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

59 Oldfields Road 2, Dorchester, MA

Starting at $150/wk

5.0

(1)

Kidzkollege Early Education and Preschool is, licensed has a Non traditional hour by the department of early childcare education. We served infants, toddlers, before and after school program and weekend care is available. We are family oriented. Guaranteed the safety of each child in our...
5.0
"i agree to a five star rating because of the personal experience i had with kidzkollege. try and you will be impressed"

Patience O


Global Children School

Global Children School

4A Gill St, Woburn, MA

Costimate: $267/wk

5.0

(6)

WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting...
5.0
"Great school with amazing staff."

Jeffrey D


Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

50 Judson Street, Malden, MA

Starting at $450/wk

A newly licensed family childcare provider, open in March 2022. With many years of experience in childcare, I am ready to open in home based childcare. Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse offers great quality care and some benefits for parents, ie: 1. Low ratio educators to children. 2. Provide 2...

Sunkissed Acorns

Sunkissed Acorns

342 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

Costimate: $316/wk

Looking for a clean, cozy, and warm setting for your little one(s)? Our brand new daycare in the Boston South End/ Theater District/ Chinatown area is currently enrolling! We service infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. A few other things we can boast about: *Convenient access for...

Scribble Dibble

Scribble Dibble

64 Rangeley Road, West Newton, MA

Starting at $75/hr

I am a face and body artist who specializes in body art. I create at all types of events including birthday parties, festivals, and fairs. I am a former professional child care provider from Parents in a Pinch. I would like the chance to collaborate with you at group events.

Candyland Adventures

20 Woodbine St, Somerville, MA

Starting at $350/wk

Candyland Adventures is a family child care home. Children learn through play. I serve breakfast, lunch and snack which follow USDA guidelines. I have a large fenced in yard.

Bing Family Daycare

Bing Family Daycare

26 Revere Street, Malden, MA

Costimate: $293/wk

My first job in USA was a teacher's assistance at a large family daycare. Then I returned to college for my Bachelor's degree majoring in Accounting and Finance. Also, I have an associate's degree in education. My daycare provides bilingual education: English and Mandarin. Currently, my program...

Empow Studios

Empow Studios

1776 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA

Empow Studios After-School Club (ASC) is a unique care and enrichment program that brings together technology, arts, and play. Whether your child is programming their first robot or creating a self-watering garden in Minecraft, we nurture their creative talent, build up their imagination, and spark...

Happy Space Academy

94r Broadway, Malden, MA

Starting at $350/wk

Happy Space Academy Child Care where differences are embraced and learning is fun. We want you, our client, to feel like the center is an extension of your home where your child feel safe, comfortable, loved, and cherished while being nurtured in a culturally diverse and educational...

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA

Starting at $2499/mo

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse, an Infant, Toddler, Preschool/Pre-K Childcare Center in East Cambridge located at 501 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge and convenient to the Lechmere MBTA station, MIT, and many Pharmaceuticals/Biotech companies. Our mission is to foster each child's emotional,...

KIZITO GROUP GLOBAL

80 North Warren St 42, Woburn, MA

Costimate: $267/wk

We offer childcare, elder care, and overnight services to help our clients

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