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Drop-In Child Care in Dedham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care

Little Sprouts - Dedham

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

- Elizabeth H.

Lucy's Family Daycare

Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i...

- Christina G

DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

A caring, warm, loving environment! Our son loved his three years at Discovery Schoolhouse and we loved it too. In the toddler room and...

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Little Sprouts - Dedham

280 Bridge Street Dedham, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

3.7(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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 activities.Daily activities include music...

Christina G says "Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when...

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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY MILTON, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$508/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 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...

Care Member says "A caring, warm, loving environment! Our son loved his three years at Discovery Schoolhouse and we loved it too. In the toddler room and upstairs with...

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Diane's Daycare in Newton

154 Truman Road Newton, MA

5.0(21)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
Child care

Care Member says "Diane is another grandmother to our daughter, when her own live thousands of miles away. We had the privilege of sending our daughter to Diane's from...

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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 Beacon St BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
International
+ 3 more
You can call us a preschool. You can call us a daycare, or a childcare center. Just don’t call us average. TOP TOTS is Brookline’s newest hybrid Learning Center. We offer a continuum of education and childcare for Toddlers, Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten age students. TOP TOTS Learning Center may be new, but our team is not. We...

KRYSTAL A. says "I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell. He has...

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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 Washington Street BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 2 more
Join us at the GoldenChickpea part-time preschool with your little one. We offer an individualized and unique child care service that allows kids to be themselves, discovering their own passions, abilities and interests. Centered on developing self confidence, comfortably sharing the world of imagination with other kids, and...

May M. says "I am happy to provide a feedback regarding my experience with the golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care program . My 3 year old toddler went to golden...

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
In-Home daycare
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...

Katie B says "Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to...

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Family Day Care "Kolobok"

10 Tamarack Way Sharon, MA

State license verified

We are a licensed large family day care in Sharon, now enrolling children ages 2 months - 5 years (full or part time). We offer home cooked meals, beds for napping, playing, creative learning, music class, and a spacious fenced backyard for outdoor activities. We are open Monday - Friday from 8-6 p.m. (earlier drop-off could...
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La Distinction Academy

1030 Turnpike Street CANTON, MA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
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...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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, academic and social development by...
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Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 River Road WESTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$110/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
At our center, we provide a warm, loving, and caring environment where every child is treated like family. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond to support each child’s growth and development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We are honored to have been recognized as one of the top three childcare...
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Giant Panda Academy

124 Watertown Street Watertown, MA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 3 more
Giant Panda Academy has an open house at 10:am -4:00pm on Sunday March 8th , Register on site to get 15% for toddlers enrollment and 10% for preschool enrollment! Giant Panda Academy is a newly opened bilingual child care center providing a safe stimulating environment in which children can grow and develop with the nurturing...
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Liberty Kids

875 Washington Street Braintree, MA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
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...
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St Mary of the Hills School

250 Brook Road Milton, MA

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
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...
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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 Main Street 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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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
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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Boston Rainbow Bridge

15 N Beacon Street NR2 Allston, MA

State license verified

International
Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
BRB Child Care is a newly opened bilingual daycare center located in the first floor of a 10-floor building at Allston. At BRB, your child will have the direct interaction with teachers to learn both Mandarin and English with fun activities. BRB applies Montessori philosophy to its daily teaching with the student-centered...
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St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street Needham, MA

Faith based
Preschool
St. Joseph Elementary School fosters creativity, independence, and decision making to raise confident, creative, and compassionate kids. Purposeful play in preschool is a student's sense of learning. The preschool program focuses on the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of students to prepare them for robust...
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On The Road To Success Transport

Ontheroadtosuccess19gmail.com Cambridge, MA

1.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
On The Road To Success is a transportation company for children. We are a clean, safe & reliable transportation company. Our amazing staff are always on time, patient and polite. All of our drivers have their 7D license and has passed extensive annual background check. On The Road to success service Boston and the...
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Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor Allston, MA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
At Our Future Learning Center, we believe that children should be happy, confident, and enthusiastic about their future. We value creative thinking and curiosity and make it our priority to create environments that nurture these characteristics. Our spacious, indoor gyms allow children to explore their physical ability, and our...
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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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