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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Little Bees Lab Preschool Center is unique for shaping little minds and helping them become creative Learners, Education focus and emotionally matured. The owners Marie Mathieu St Joy and Miche St Joy are both wonderful experienced educators, easy to work with and understanding of children of all age groups."
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Growing World Learning Center

956 Saratoga Street East Boston, MA

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
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At Growing World Learning Center, we know the importance of providing a quality-learning environment for young children to explore and learn. Through creativity in the early years of education, we emphasize the process of learning over the result; teachers facilitate and support children's development with open-ended activities...
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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Child care
Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll services, and scheduling apps to allow...
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Have you ever experienced the following: Last minute sick babysitter. Food shopping without kids in tow Want to attend meetings without interruptions Go out for coffee with a friend Go to exercise class:
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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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Bernice B. Godine Jcc Early Learning Center

333 Nahanton St Ste 1 Newton, MA

Preschool
Child care
The JCC Early Learning Center offers a vibrant and an engaging learning environment. Located in Newton, MA it is a Jewish based center that aims to nurture each child. The child care center also offers early drop-off and extended care programs available Mondays through Fridays from 9:30AM to 11:00AM.
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TWO LITTLE OWLS SCHOOLHOUSE

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse offers an exceptional Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K program located in East Cambridge. Our school is open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and conveniently situated near the Lechmere T stop, MIT, and numerous biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the heart of Cambridge. We provide a variety of...
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Jovel Home Day Care

37 Robinson St Lynn, MA

Child care
The Jovel Home Day Care provides bilingual preschool for children in Lynn, 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 Jovel Home Day Care accommodates drop-ins and is open...
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Barbsplayhouse

11 Sycamore Road Quincy, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
I have a drop off preschool based play group half days Monday-Friday. I am open mornings 8:30-12:30. I am EEC certified and looking for toddlers who want to learn through play, make crafts, strengthen fine motor skills, discover new friendships and delight in creating healthy snacks!
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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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Toddlers Together

12 S. Walnut St. Quincy, MA

Summer Toddler Playgroup Bringing toddlers together.....9 months - 3 years. Babies and toddlers love other children! This summer playgroup is one of a kind. Mixed ages ensures someone to interact with for everyone. Children will build social, language, intellectual and physical skills while spending time together. Time...
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Liana's Family Day Care

50 Prescott Ave Chelsea, MA

In-Home daycare
Child care
Liana's Family Day Care provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Chelsea, 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. Liana's Family Day...
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WorldSong Schools Huron Village

190 CONCORD AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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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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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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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

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...
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Strawberry Childcare

1285 Beacon Street Brookline, MA

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...
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On the Road Again Early Learning Center

180 Exchange St Malden, MA

1.0(1)
Child care
The On the Road Again Early Learning Center in Malden, Massachusetts stimulates the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They welcome pre-K aged children to participate in fun activities that encourage social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The On the Road Again Early...
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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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The Learning Zone Ltd

279 Belmont St Belmont, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Learning Zone in Belmont cares for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers!! We have on line cameras in all classrooms that allow families to watch their children while at our center, in our loving care. Call for a visit! (617) 489-1161
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Boston, MA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.

When you drop your child off near you in Boston, 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 Boston, 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 Boston, 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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