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Find Trusted Drop-In Child Care Near Me in Braintree, MA

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Emerging Academy

140 N Franklin St Holbrook, MA

4 mi

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Emerging Academy is a child and development center where children have an opportunity to grow every single day. Emerging means: to become manifest; to become known. At Emerging Academy we plan on celebrating every skill and effort no matter how big or small. Programs offered include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Summer.
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St Mary of the Hills School

250 Brook Road Milton, MA

5 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
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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 & pumpkins, fall leaves, friends, Thanksgiving, bears, Christmas, wind & water, snow, Valentine's Day, construction, colors, farm, weather, shadows & 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 & water, art, blocks, puzzles & manipulatives, dramatic play, and writing, and finally, completing small group activities that include writing, language & 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 & water, color, shadows & 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 & water, art, blocks, puzzles & manipulatives, dramatic play, and writing. Small group activities include writing, language & print manipulatives, book browsing, science, and games.
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Ms. Manu's Preschool

45 Gilmore St. Quincy, MA

5.0(3)

4 mi

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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Little Sprouts - Dedham

280 Bridge Street Dedham, MA

5.0(1)

9 mi

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 and an indoor play space with a bicycle track, both you and your child will be excited to come to school every day. Bright, sun-drenched classrooms will stimulate your child's mind, as cheerful colors and sounds of laughter create excitement for the day ahead. Your child will explore and play in our spacious classrooms, designed to inspire learning and discovery in every corner. Nestled next to the school, our private infant, toddler and preschool/pre-kindergarten playgrounds provide safe and fun areas for children to enjoy the outdoors.

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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Kathy's Family Daycare

749 Morton St Mattapan, MA

7 mi

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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Andreas Neighborhood Day School

43 Walnut St Brockton, MA

9 mi

Child care
Andreas Neighborhood Day School is a child care provider located at 43 Walnut Street, Brockton, Massachusetts. This school can provide instruction in both English and Spanish languages, and accommodates a maximum of 10 children in its facility. Andreas Neighborhood Day School offers full-time, part-time, drop-in, emergency back-up and before/after-school care services.
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Just Imagine That Place!

760 CJC Highway Cohasset, MA

10 mi

Just Imagine That Place! offers classes and drop off programs for children as well as childcare for children ages 3 months-age 7(beginning in January 2013) and welcomes your family.
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My Day Care

81 Union St. Norwood, MA

10 mi

New Service (transitioning from full-time to part-time child care as needed) for hard working stay-at-home mothers for appointments, shopping, gym, etc. Drop off your child / children for care in a licensed day care home for play time and learning. Refer to website for more information: www.iluvmydaycare.com Ages: 1 and up. Hours: Flexible. Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
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Little Sprouts - Boston University

815 Albany St Boston, MA

9 mi

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 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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Gymboree Play & Music / Quincy

101 Falls Blvd Quincy, MA

3 mi

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 cognitive, physical and social development. Class enrollments include one teacher-led class each week, plus unlimited open PlayGym visits (mixed-age free play for our enrolled families).
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Toddlers Together

12 S. Walnut St. Quincy, MA

3 mi

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 spent reading stories, getting messy, singing songs, dancing, crawling, jumping, romping in water and playing outside. Program hours are flexible with the main program 9-11, choose 2 or 3 mornings per week. Early drop off and extended option available. Naps provided for longer stays. 2 and 4 week intervals. Call Kate for more information, limited availability. 978-394-7788 Kate ran ABC Playgroup for toddlers for 5 years in Belmont - had such a long waiting list that Evergreen Day School in Cambridge was founded and is still thriving. Kate is back doing her favorite thing and that is bringing toddlers together. Call today as spaces are filling up for summer.
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Huguette Juste-Dessalines

19 Mountain Ave Dorchester, MA

7 mi

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 is open from Monday to Friday from seven AM to five PM.
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Rosa Ortiz

15 Stellman Rd Roslindale, MA

8 mi

Child care
Rosa Ortiz provides childcare and an after-school care program for children in Roslindale, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. They have experience in caring for children with special needs and sensory impairments. Rosa Ortiz's registered child care home accommodates flexible care schedules and drop-ins and is open Mondays to Fridays from eight AM to five thirty PM.
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Alexander Kidz Day Care

8 Pasadena Rd Dorchester, MA

8 mi

Child care
The Alexander Kidz Day Care provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. The Alexander Kidz Day Care accommodates drop-ins and flexible care schedules and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven thirty AM to five thirty PM.
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Laboure Center Child Care

275 W Broadway Boston, MA

9 mi

Child care
The Laboure Center Child Care provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in South Boston, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to stimulate the children's creativity, independence, and self-reliance. The Laboure Center Child Care accommodates part-time care schedules and drop-ins and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven thirty AM to five thirty PM.
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Sunrise 2 Sunset

21 Forest St Boston, MA

9 mi

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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Little Sprouts - Hingham

73 Abington Street Hingham, MA

6 mi

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. Full of smiling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, Little Sprouts Hingham would like to welcome your family into our loving, supportive community for early education.
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Barbsplayhouse

11 Sycamore Road Quincy, MA

6 mi

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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Sunny Days In Home Day Care

321 Temple Street Rte 27 Whitman, MA

9 mi

I provide a licensed day care, preschool, before & after school, full-time, 5 days, the bus will pick up/drop off children here. I am ok to accept 6 children into my care but the # I enroll may be higher if it is a mix of full & part-timers. 4 part-time slots open for Fall or 2 full-time only. I can care for children as young as 8 weeks to after school care etc. I do have a daycare policy packet I hand out to all parents explaining everything from policy to payments, it also includes the states policy procedure book. I have extensive experience in childcare that began with 5 younger siblings. I have 22 additional years experience with ages ranging from newborn to 14 years as a full-time nanny for various families. My first love is children. My 2 children started part-time kindergarten in Whitman. I would love to have your child come to my home for my care. My goal is to have my son & daughter interact and grow up around other children. I believe that a nanny should be fun and interactive, quality time is my goal. I love projects and play time. I am very motivated I love working out, running, arts and crafts including drawing painting and creating using outdoor elements such as leaves etc. I am currently teaching my (2) correcting pronouncing words in English & writing names, ABC's & 123's & still learning Spanish, Italian, and sign language in fun and creative ways especially with the use of reading books. My children can already count to 25 in English &15 in Spanish & Italian. They both know several sign language words & phrases. I introduce so much still it will be easier as they get older & I am sure your son or daughter will be having just as much fun learning as my babies are. I had a very successful cleaning and organizing business before my babies, but started my in-home day care in 2009 as a more family oriented environment for my children. I have a fenced in yard & my home is secure with an alarm. All my flat rates are fair & I do offer the food program. The program will not include baby formula or whole milk until age 2. You must also supply diapers or wipes etc. Looking for $57 cash a day per child for (1) day a week or coming unexpected or as needed, $47 cash a day per child for (2) days a week & (3-5) days a week $37 cash per day per child. I get paid at the beginning of each week and I prefer cash. If I am needed past 4 p.m. (5:00) latest, I round off rates to next ($) $3 more per day & I also offer 10% off
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Romper Room Child Care

84 Seaver St Dorchester, MA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
The Romper Room Family Child Care in Boston, Massachusetts offers childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Their programs provide activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They also develop the children's self-confidence and discipline. They are open from Monday to Friday, from seven in the morning to five thirty in the afternoon.
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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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