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Inspire Early Education Braintree 2

10 WEBSTER RD BRAINTREE, MA

1 mi

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Braintree 2! Braintree 2 is the larger of our two Braintree locations and is situated beside Braintree 1. Both Braintree locations were formerly Hugs Plus Learning Centers, and now operate with Inspire Early Education staff and proprietary programs. This Massachusetts location is in the Braintree neighborhood near the intersection of Washington St. and Elm St. We are in a standalone building across the street from Hollis Elementary School and have a parking lot for parents to use during pick-up and drop-off. Those traveling by transit can use the MBTA bus which has a stop nearby. The T station is about 1 mile away as well. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate environmental hazards in early learning settings with the goal of protecting the health of children and staff. Our 9 classrooms can accommodate 65 children from newborn to 6 years old. Our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs are available on a full-time or part-time basis.
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Inspire Early Education Braintree 1

460 WASHINGTON ST BRAINTREE, MA

1 mi

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
"Welcome to Inspire Early Education Braintree 1! Braintree 1 is a smaller location and has a larger sister location behind our building (Braintree 2). Both Braintree locations were formerly Hugs Plus Learning Centers, and now operate with Inspire Early Education staff and proprietary programs. This Massachusetts location is in the Braintree neighborhood near the intersection of Washington St. and Elm St. We are in a standalone building across the street from Hollis Elementary School and have a parking lot for parents to use during pick-up and drop-off. Those traveling by transit can use the MBTA bus which has a stop nearby. The T station is about 1 mile away as well. Our 2 classrooms can accommodate 35 children from 2.9 to 6 years old, and our Preschool program is available on a full-time or part-time basis. "
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Liberty Kids

875 Washington Street Braintree, MA

< 1 mi

Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
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My liberty kids is a program that looks to serve children within the south shore community. Our preschool program will focus on the early education of 2.9 to 5 year olds. We will offer a full day program that runs Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 230pm with the option of adding on extended hours. We will also offer part-time care as well. Our after school program will focus on children ages 6-14 years old during the hours of 2:30pm-5pm. Our Mission To provide a high-quality, safe and nurturing childcare for preschool and school-aged children with a focus on developing a child's social, physical, emotional health and wellbeing. We foster a supportive childcare environment that will prepare your child for the path ahead. We achieve this high-quality care by incorporating traditional teaching as well as hands-on experiences to best fit the individual CHILD.
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Liberty Kids

875 Washington Street Braintree, MA

3.0(2)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Academic
Faith based
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My liberty kids is a program that looks to serve children within the south shore community. Our preschool program will focus on the early education of 2.9 to 5 year olds. We will offer a full day program that runs Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 230pm with the option of adding on extended hours. We will also offer part-time care as well. Our after school program will focus on children ages 6-14 years old during the hours of 2:30pm-5pm. Our mission is to provide high-quality, safe and nurturing childcare for preschool and school-aged children with a focus on developing a child's social, physical, emotional health and well-being. We foster a supportive child care environment that will prepare your child for the path ahead. We achieve this high-quality by incorporating traditional teaching as well as hands-on experiences to best fit the individual child.

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Karen K

230 Lisle Street Braintree, MA

< 1 mi

I am a licensed family child care provider caring for children in my home from infancy to school age. I have 20 plus years of experience. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have child care education and training. I have an interactive and creative curriculum where the children paint, color and make many memories with music and dance. We have lots of outside time with swings, sand play, water time and picnic lunches. My safe outside play area is fenced allowing great movement and time for gross motor skills. We explore the neighborhood taking nature walks on occasion. I also provide meals and snacks with nutrition in mind. My home is non-smoking and pet free. Come visit my classroom. We explore and learn every day. My hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. I have a full day rate or part time rate. Drop in care is available with 24 hour notice. Please email for more information.
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Playgroup Sue's

747 Webster Street Hanover, MA

9 mi

Drop Off Playgroups for children ages 2-4. Children will be immersed in a world of enrichment through multi-sensory play activities. Playgroups include sand and water play, art and crafts, music and movement, science explorations, outdoor discoveries, free play and more! Playgroups are offered Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 -12:00 and cost $35 for 3 hours. There is a sibling discount which is $50 per playgroup. We offer flexible schedules. You can sign your child up to come regularly once a week or more, or choose to send them on occasion. Snacks are included, and we are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Teacher to child ratio is 1:6. To reserve your child's spot, please email, call or text us Flexible Childcare also Available! Drop off babysitting for children ages 2 and up is available Monday through Friday. Currently, we are open from 9:00 - 2:00. Choose to send your child for as many hours as you need. *If the time you need care is during the hours of 9-12 on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, your child will get to take part in the playgroup experience which includes thematic arts and crafts projects, science and cooking experiments, circle time with music and movement, stories, finger-plays, and more! Rates are $12 an hour for 1 child and $15 an hour for more than one. There is paperwork that must be completed and a current medical form is required prior to your child's first time here. We would be happy to send them to you. To book babysitting, please call, email, or text. Although we prefer a 12 hour notice, last minute reservations may be accepted if there is availability during the hours you need care.
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Little Sprouts Hingham

73 ABINGTON ST HINGHAM, MA

5 mi

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Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Hingham, 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 the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Situated peacefully in a secluded, quiet area, Little Sprouts Hingham is a picturesque schoolhouse for young children at the beginning of their learning journeys. Surrounded by a lush tree line, this charming school also features a long and private driveway, offering stress-free drop-off and pick-up. Filling our halls and classrooms with laughter, children will thrive as they learn about the world around them at Little Sprouts Hingham. Our educators work tirelessly to develop engaging daily activities, working hand-in-hand with our Budding Scholars™ curriculum, ensuring children are developing a healthy sense of curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We invite you to come explore our happy and joyful school, complete with its sprawling, state-of-the-art playground, indoor play space, modern fixtures, and more.
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Discover Me Schoolhouse

2070 Centre Street WEST ROXBURY, MA

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
At Discover Me Schoolhouse, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and explore. Our West Roxbury location offers small class sizes, caring teachers, and a play-based curriculum that sparks curiosity while building important skills for the future. Families love our welcoming community, strong parent partnerships, and focus on each child’s unique strengths.
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Healthy Minds Learning Program

200 WESTGATE DR BROCKTON, MA

8 mi

starting at
$400/mo
Faith based
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
+ 5 more
We offer quality childcare services in traditional halfday and drop in childcare. Use us once in a while or everyday.
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Inspire Early Education Abington

90 NORTH AVE ABINGTON, MA

6 mi

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Abington! This Massachusetts location is in the Abington neighborhood, near the intersection of North Ave. and Bedford St. We are in a standalone building surrounded by residential homes and have ample parking for pick-up and drop-off. We are about 2 miles from the Abington T station, making this location suitable for families who travel by car. We have 8 classrooms that can accommodate 82 children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. The Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs are available on a full-time care basis.
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I Can Do It Family Daycare

36 Galen Street BROCKTON, MA

8 mi

starting at
$300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Special needs
Montessori
Academic
+ 5 more
I Can Do It Family Daycare is where learning is an adventure. Children is safe , nurture, celebrate and love as they explore, discover and develop age appropriately . It is a place away from home . It give parents a peace of mind when they drop their child off . The students socialize, play and develop social-pro/ social skills and how to solve conflicts . It also prepares them for kindergarten and beyond .
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Loving Nest Child Care

270 Washington St. DEDHAM, MA

9 mi

starting at
$2000/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In-Home daycare
At Loving Nest Child Care, your little one will grow, play, and learn in a safe, nurturing home environment designed with love and attention to every detail. I’m Adriana, owner and educator, and I’m passionate about creating a warm “home away from home” where babies and toddlers can explore, feel secure, and develop at their own pace. Our program offers a Spanish immersion experience, allowing children to naturally absorb the language through songs, stories, play, and daily routines. It’s a wonderful way to build early language skills and cultural awareness while having fun! Our days include a mix of play-based and educational activities that support curiosity, independence, and developmental milestones. With a small group size, every child receives personalized attention and loving care.
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Grace Corner

MAIN ST COLUMBIAN WEYMOUTH, MA

3 mi

starting at
$1730/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Child care
In-Home daycare
Grace Corner is a small child care program licensed by the Mass Department of EEC. I have been working with children for 10+ years. I am certified by the Red Cross in First Aid, AED, CPR, Epi-pen Administration. I am open to back-up care, drop in and flexible to your individual needs. I enjoy intentionally and proactively getting to know young children and babies in order to foster their overall healthy development. During care I offer structured educational lessons, art activities, meals and naps as scheduled. For parents I offer updates and open communication. Before becoming a licensed educator, I worked in Center based day care at Bright Horizons, as well as an ABA Therapist in both clinical base and home service, providing ABA services to young children with Autism. My goal when providing child care is to deliver an experience that offers a clean, safe, cozy and structured environment where soft music and art are always on schedule. Feel free to connect for more info.
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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY MILTON, MA

6 mi

starting at
$508/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
Discovery Schoolhouse provides a warm, nurturing, supportive, educational, and enjoyable experience for children from 15 months through kindergarten, all year round, all day long. Our toddler and preschool programs run 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening the entire calendar year, with a variety of scheduling options available. They do not follow a school year calendar, and can children enroll at any time, all year round. Our developmental kindergarten program runs 8:00-5:00 on a school-year calendar. with 7AM drop-off and 6PM pickup options available, and enrolls children five years old in the fall or early winter, without an strict age cutoff. We always have toddler and preschool children enrolled for a variety of the available schedules, with some children attending “full time,” five days a week, 7:00 to 6:00, and other children attending only 2 or 3 days 8:00 – 3:00. Many parents send their children to Discovery Schoolhouse so that their children will have a positive social experience with other children, learn how to be friends, and learn about the world. We want Discovery Schoolhouse to be just right for every child who enrolls! We are real, old fashioned preschool!…The program uses an interactive, child-centered, developmentally appropriate approach which assumes that children learn through active participation and discovery (which is just our way of saying that we are a very “play-based” program). The curriculum emphasizes child-initiated activities, fostering independence, social skills, respecting cultural diversity, creativity, and individuality.
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Inspire Early Education Marina Bay

500 VICTORY RD QUINCY, MA

7 mi

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Marina Bay! This ocean-side Massachusetts location is in the Quincy neighborhood, across the street from Squantum Point Park. the intersection of Victory Rd. and Miwra Haul Rd. We are on the first floor of an office building and have a few reserved parking spots for parents to use during pick-up and drop-off. We are not within walking distance of any bus stops, so this location is recommended for caregivers traveling by car. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate environmental hazards in early learning settings with the goal of protecting the health of children and staff. Our 9 classrooms can accommodate 107 children from newborn to 6 years old. The Infant and Toddler programs are available full-time, and the Preschool program is available on a full-time or half-day basis.
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Little Sprouts Boston University Medical Campus

815 ALBANY ST BOSTON, MA

10 mi

Child care
Day Care
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 the ideal care solution that fits their needs. 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 convenient for commuting families. Additionally, a private playground inspires new play and sensory discoveries for growing minds in the fresh air. Like all of our Little Sprouts schools, Boston University Medical Campus has been designed with your child in mind. From the natural wood of the floors, to the colors on the walls and the furniture in the classrooms, it’s all intentionally selected to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere where your child can be safe, happy and learning every day.
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Madalines Academy

200 Essex Street Whitman, MA

9 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
In-Home daycare
We are proud to announce our second location opening in Whitman with an expected date of opening is September, 2018. Our mission is to provide a home like center based program so your child feels comfortable. Our small classes give your child the attention he or she deserves along with love and care. We have Easter bunnies, story teller, Santa and so much more for your child. Our first location is located in Weymouth, currently full and wait listed. We have the same parents we had since we opened and their children love coming to school. You will receive an email of what your child has done and pictures throughout the day. We work on sign language, arts and crafts and so much more. Every week, we have a new theme. In the summer, we will have splash day, bouncy house, barn yard animals, magicians, etc. As the owner, you will always see me around, I love children and a mother of two, I understand the importance of education, safety and the well being of your child.
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Ms. Marian's NeighborSchool

647 MASSACHUSETTS AVE Boston, MA

10 mi

I want to see growth and development in the kids. That is the key aspect of my program for me. I believe that communication, consistency, and structure are key elements to growth and development. I also value the communication and relationship with parents, because that's where everything starts. I know that if the children see a good bond between the parents and me, it is easier for the children to bond with me too. I even encourage parents, when they can, to stay with the kids in my home for an hour or so the first couple of days in the program so that the children ease into it better. I strive for both parents and children to feel comfortable to ensure the highest level of care, growth, and development. I am always there for the parents, whether they need my help as an emergency on a weekend or want to drop by the program anytime during the day. They might catch us doing some of our favorite activities, like circle time where they all can participate, floor activities, or playing music. I treat each child as my own but adhere to what parents say is best. I am very attentive to allergies and am happy to give the children preferred snacks provided by the parents. What is NeighborSchools? NeighborSchools helps experienced caregivers launch and operate licensed home daycares in Massachusetts. With better ratios and experienced caretakers, home daycare allows for more individualized attention for infants and toddlers. As a parent, you get a trusted partner for the long-term care of your child, right in your neighborhood, at a price you can afford.
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La Distinction Academy

1030 TURNPIKE ST CANTON, MA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
Academic
Faith based
+ 5 more
We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the well-being of every child. Our holistic approach to care focuses on the spiritual, physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child and family who partner with us on this journey of excellence. Our center is equipped as a natural home with educational materials. We provide low ratio for a high-quality care. We center our learning to include the whole family. We encourage families and siblings of our enrolled scholars to join us on scheduled events and workshops. Parents are welcome to contribute to our monthly curriculum. Through our software application, parents also receive instant updates about their child's activities throughout the day.
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St Mary of the Hills School

250 Brook Road Milton, MA

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
Our school recently affiliated with the Lynch Foundation to provide direct funding and grants for new classrooms to expand capacity and to promote school readiness and positive outcomes for children with effective ELA and math curriculums that are developmentally appropriate. We are very proud of the wonderful program we offer to young children, and we believe that we have successfully blended the always changing academics with the sometimes surprising social aspects of 2.9 through 4 year olds to create a well-balanced, safe and nurturing environment for every child. Our Early Learners program is achieved through play, structured activities and LOTS of poems, songs, dramatic play and movement! Listening to stories, doing projects, playing outside, completing circle time and small group activities keeps their day full of opportunities to explore, investigate and develop at their own pace both in a small group and individual setting. The children also enjoy a variety of thematic units such as all about me, family, apples &amp; pumpkins, fall leaves, friends, Thanksgiving, bears, Christmas, wind &amp; water, snow, Valentine's Day, construction, colors, farm, weather, shadows &amp; reflections, spring, things that grow, zoo, ice cream, summer, ocean, dinosaurs, and transportation. Every day provides love, warmth, hugs, learning and experiences that are both fun and challenging! Our Preschool program sets our little ones on the path to developing a love for learning. Listening to stories, doing projects, playing outside, completing center time activities that include sand &amp; water, art, blocks, puzzles &amp; manipulatives, dramatic play, and writing, and finally, completing small group activities that include writing, language &amp; print manipulatives, book browsing, science, and games keeps their day full of opportunities to explore, investigate and develop at their own pace both in a small group and individual setting. The children also enjoy a variety of thematic units such as family, friends, wind &amp; water, color, shadows &amp; reflections, and things that grow. Every day provides love, warmth, hugs, learning and experiences that are both fun and challenging! Learning in Pre-Kindergarten is achieved through play and structured activities! Center time activities include sand &amp; water, art, blocks, puzzles &amp; manipulatives, dramatic play, and writing. Small group activities include writing, language &amp; print manipulatives, book browsing, science, and games.
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When you drop your child off near you in Braintree, 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 Braintree, 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 Braintree, 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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