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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

Inspire Early Education Marina Bay

Amazing staff! Amazing Directors Really a great place for our kids!

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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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Growing World Learning Center

956 Saratoga Street East Boston, MA

Academic
Cooperative
International
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
At Growing World Learning Center, we know the importance of providing a quality-learning environment for young children to explore and learn. Through creativity in the early years of education, we emphasize the process of learning over the result; teachers facilitate and support children's development with open-ended activities...
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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

3.7(3)
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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Inspire Early Education Marina Bay

500 VICTORY RD QUINCY, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
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...

Care Member says "Amazing staff! Amazing Directors Really a great place for our kids!"

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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
Day 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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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
International
Montessori
+ 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 ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
International
+ 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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Pine Village Preschool - Porter Square

2067 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Spanish Immersion preschool program offering a modern approach to child development for toddler and preschool children. Program encourages creativity, acceptance, and inclusion. Tucked into the historic Henderson Carriage House Building at 2067 Mass Ave. lies our Porter Square school, which opened in 2009. Minutes from both...
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H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

284 Broadway Arlington, MA

Developmental (play-based)
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 like Kids Cardio Kickboxing,...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2499/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse is an Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Child care Center in East Cambridge. We are open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and are located near the Lechmere T stop, MIT, and many Bio-tech and Pharmaceutical Companies in the heart of Cambridge. Some of our program elements include a hot lunch and healthy...
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Heartworks Winchester

20 WHITE ST WINCHESTER, MA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Heartworks Early Education in Winchester, MA Heartworks Winchester offers the early learning experience you're looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both full-time and part-time options,...
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Giant Panda Academy

124 Watertown Street Watertown, MA

Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
International
Outdoor/nature
+ 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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Kind Words Daycare

266 PARK AVE # 2 REVERE, MA

starting at
$400/mo
Academic
Cooperative
International
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
I have a home daycare and I offer curriculums for early age and different activities for kids. They can learn, play, make crafts learn and more! Most importantly the kids should have fun and enjoy the activities and learn some stuff with other kids.
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Little Sprouts - Brighton

640 Washington St Brighton, MA

Little Sprouts Brighton is conveniently located in the heart of Brighton�s Oak Square in a charming historic brick building that has been completely renovated for a modern experience. Beautiful arched windows in every classroom allow in an abundance of natural light, while glossy bamboo floors and cheerful, vibrant colors on the...
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Kids On The Hill Preschool Of The Arts

129 Lexington St Belmont, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm $60 a day, 9-1 pm $30 a day
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Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

50 Judson Street Malden, MA

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 snacks and hot/cold lunch so...
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Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor Allston, MA

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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Heartworks Winchester - COMING SOON

20 WHITE ST WINCHESTER, MA

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Heartworks Early Education in Winchester, MA Heartworks Winchester offers the early learning experience you're looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both full-time and part-time options,...
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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST 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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WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

80 CRESCENT AVE NEWTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2625/mo
Academic
International
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Wellan Montessori School (formerly Newton Montessori School) is an independent, coeducational school for students age 15 months – Grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. At Wellan, educators harness the power of each child’s intrinsic motivation; all students are known, cherished, and given the opportunity to achieve their...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

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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When you drop your child off near you in East Boston, 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 East Boston, 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 East Boston, 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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