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Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

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

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

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

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 Kid'z Corner

5.0

One of the nicest, knowledgeable, and the most caring providers you will find. If you're looking for someone to care for your child(ren) with love , then you should definitely choose her for your little ones.

- Jeordan

Drop-in child care in Dorchester, MA

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


Huguette Juste-Dessalines

19 Mountain Ave, Dorchester, MA

Costimate: $224/wk

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...

Alexander Kidz Day Care

8 Pasadena Rd, Dorchester, MA

Costimate: $242/wk

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...

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


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
"My daughter has been here for some time now and it's definitely a high quality family day care. Great alternative to large day care centers where your child does not get as much individual attention, without compromising on having fun educational activities in a...

Shirley P


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 Kid'z Corner

Little Kid'z Corner

19 Dietz Road Hyde Park Massachusetts, Hyde Park, MA

Starting at $65/day

5.0

(1)

Hello, My name is Rose I provide childcare to children ages 6weeks up to 5 years old.I provide a welcoming, educational, nurturing, and safe space where children grow and learn. We provide breakfast lunch Safe and loving home setting Fenced yard and nearby park Hands on curriculum Arts and...
5.0
"One of the nicest, knowledgeable, and the most caring providers you will find. If you're looking for someone to care for your child(ren) with love , then you should definitely choose her for your little ones."

Jeordan


A Million Smiles

A Million Smiles

155 Blue Hill Ave, Milton, MA

Costimate: $241/wk

5.0

(2)

A Million Smiles is a licensed home-based child care program located in Milton, MA. We are a year-round, full-time program, offering nurturing care and quality education to children of all ages. Small group/individualized learning takes place in a loving home environment. An all-inclusive...
5.0
"Ms. Eva is a talented teacher and incredibly caring and gentle with the kids. I would recommend her daycare to anyone looking for a quality daycare with someone who really loves what she does."

L P


Rainbow Family Child Care

Rainbow Family Child Care

2 Jean Circle, Randolph, MA

Starting at $275/wk

4.8

(4)

Rainbow Family Child Care in Randolph Mass, is a unique place for your infant, toddler and preschooler to learn and grow. Clean safe environment and great caring atmosphere are some of the qualities that your child will experience at Rainbow Family Child Care.
5.0
"As a first time mom it was hard to leave my daughter for the first time at daycare until I meet Yissel. Yissel was a breath of fresh air, comforting, patience, answer all my question, easy to speak to but, most important I felt safe and secure leaving my baby girl...

Shanei


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
"I was luckily introduced by one mom whose daughter is my first daughter's friend. My second daughter who is now 2.5 yr attending to Cathy's daycare. She has been there for 2 years since she was 3 mo. The caregivers are very dependable in terms that they care my...

Kate H


Barbsplayhouse

11 Sycamore Road, Quincy, MA

Costimate: $246/wk

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!

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...

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...

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...

Dollies Home Care

Dollies Home Care

1458 Handcock St, Cambridge, MA

Costimate: $350/wk

Welcome to Dollies Care INC. This agency was created for everyone, adults and children. Dollies Care provide caretaker services for children, in the comfort of familiar surroundings while making sure they're receiving the care they need. Dollies Care have qualified child caregivers, who are insured...

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.

St. Joseph Elementary School

St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street, Needham, MA

Starting at $1050/mo

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...

Mi Escuelita Family Child Care

Mi Escuelita Family Child Care

6 Emerton Ave, Randolph, MA

Starting at $75/day

La Escuelita (My Little school) is a early childhood program with the best intention of help parents to provide a good quality care for theirs children while they are at work, school or any other places. We provide you an environment full of learning and play experience throughout day base on...

Kids On The Hill Preschool Of The Arts

Kids On The Hill Preschool Of The Arts

129 Lexington St, Belmont, MA

Starting at $60/day

Open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm $60 a day, 9-1 pm $30 a day

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