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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

Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

5.0

I would highly recommend Nana's Tots in Norwood for anyone looking for an interactive, stimulating and caring environment for their infant/toddler/preschooler. The daycare is very nice and clean. Teachers are amazing! I have been very impressed with the variety and stimulating level of learning that...

- Inga Y

Cathy Daycare

5.0

My daughter was born prematurely. I had to go back to work after my maternity leave ended and Cathy has done a great job feeding my child to healthy weight! She is now 2 years old and really enjoyed her time going to daycare. Cathy has a fenced in yard for the kids to play outside. She also served...

- Lulu T

The Kiddie Lodge

5.0

My 3yr old daughter has been at Kiddie Lodge for 1yr and I'm enrolling my 2nd daughter the day she turns 15 months. When I first visited I thought it was a good sign that the director knew all the kids names and the kids ran to greet and hug her. Our daughter loves all the teachers and even asks if...

- Victoria V

D and A Child Care

5.0

These girls are very responsible. My kids love them!

- Anna S

Drop-in child care in Dover, MA

Precious Beginnings Preschool

15 Centre St, Dover, MA

Starting at $1485/mo

1.0

(1)

The Precious Beginnings Preschool provides a preschool and extended care program in Dover, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination....

Dover-Sherborn Child Development Center

4 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA

Costimate: $294/wk

The Dover-Sherborn Child Development Center is an early childhood education provider in Dover that aims to offer quality education through a fun curriculum and in a home-like environment. The center services children between the ages of 2 to 4 years old. The main goal of their lesson plans and...

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


Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

369 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA

Starting at $90/day

5.0

(4)

Multi-lingual Speaking Full Service, Licensed Home Day Care servicing Norwood area, and nearby cities with a focus on personalized, tailored care. Homemade organic meals are included in the price.
5.0
"When I was pregnant looking for a daycare was a huge priority to me because I knew I needed to go back to work after my maternity leave. I was nervous because I wanted to find the right daycare for my baby. Then I saw the sign Nana's Tots and decided to look them...

Lindsey B


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


The Mindful Child, LLC.

The Mindful Child, LLC.

1 Central Street, Framingham, MA

Costimate: $327/wk

The Mindful Child is a center for social emotional wellness located in North Framingham. My mission is to help cultivate every child's potential through self-love and acceptance. Mindful Learning at The Mindful Child is a drop-in preschool enrichment program for children aged 2.9-5. The program...

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...

First Circle Learning Center, Framingham

First Circle Learning Center, Framingham

27 Cherry Street, Framingham, MA

Starting at $375/wk

At First Circle, we build a partnership with your family that you can depend on. Our experienced teachers are passionate about educating children. And our unique curriculum helps children develop a foundation of learning to last a lifetime. It's our friendliness, individualized approach, and...

Little Legacy Club

Little Legacy Club

31 Buckminster Street, Framingham, MA

Costimate: $273/wk

Little Legacy Club offers home-based childcare that is flexible, affordable and centered around helping children reach their full potential. We are licensed for six children and committed to working with families to personalize each child's development plan to highlight their unique abilities. Our...

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.

Children's Genius Planet

Children's Genius Planet

426 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA

Starting at $8/hr

Children's Genius Planet is the educational daycare center and learning preschool/PreK. We also offering Afterschool program for children age 5 and up. We have extra curriculum group classes for children ages 3-5, 5-7, 7-9 years old such as phonics, reading, spelling and vocabulary and many...

La Distinction Academy

La Distinction Academy

1030 Turnpike St, Canton, MA

Starting at $1600/mo

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. Holistic child...

The Kiddie Lodge

27 Cherry St, Framingham, MA

Starting at $291/wk

5.0

(1)

The Kiddie Lodge provides childcare and preschool for children in Framingham, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their holistic approach to education uses a balanced curriculum facilitated by experienced educators. The...
5.0
"My 3yr old daughter has been at Kiddie Lodge for 1yr and I'm enrolling my 2nd daughter the day she turns 15 months. When I first visited I thought it was a good sign that the director knew all the kids names and the kids ran to greet and hug her. Our daughter...

Victoria V


D and A Child Care

24 Day Lily Lane, Walpole, MA

Costimate: $265/wk

5.0

(1)

We are two responsible pre-teens that are available to start at 3:30 on most weekdays (because we attend school classes). Also on weekends we are available for most of the day. Depending on the day, possibly only one of us will be around to babysit. We will work as mother's/ father's helpers and day...
5.0
"These girls are very responsible. My kids love them!"

Anna S


Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA

Starting at $22235/day

Tenacre Country Day School is a private educational institution located in Wellesley, MA. The Pre-K program has a play-based curriculum which encourages the use of a child's imagination and creativity. The school also offers an after-school program, drop-in options and a summer camp.

Bernice B. Godine Jcc Early Learning Center

333 Nahanton St Ste 1, Newton, MA

Costimate: $379/wk

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...

My Day Care

81 Union St., Norwood, MA

Costimate: $271/wk

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:...

KinderExpress

366 Moody Street, Waltham, MA

Costimate: $411/wk

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...

Little Stars Daycare

165 Prospect St, Ashland, MA

Costimate: $324/wk

The Little Stars Daycare provides a preschool and extended care program in Ashland, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The...

Rosa Ortiz

15 Stellman Rd, Roslindale, MA

Costimate: $255/wk

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...

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