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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Jamaica Plain, MA

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

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 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

Drop-in child care in Jamaica Plain, MA

The Beautiful School, Inc.

The Beautiful School, Inc.

15 Patten Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

Costimate: $277/wk

The Beautiful School provides students ages 2.9-5 years old with a self-directed preschool learning experience through the integration of the fine and performing arts. We support a whole child approach. We empower families. We revitalize communities. We cultivate the joy of learning...

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...

Recent reviews:

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


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...

Recent review:

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

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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Christina G


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...

Recent review:

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.

Recent reviews:

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...

Inga Y


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...

Recent reviews:

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


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.

Recent reviews:

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...

Lulu T


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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mrs. Eva is a wonderful educator and provides top notch care to all the children. We love the additional foresight in offering mostly organic products at her daycare, this sealed the deal for my family and I. Without a doubt I would highly recommend A Million...

T. B


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.

Recent reviews:

4.0
This is such a good and safe place for any child I trust yissel because she's so lovely and very patient with the kids and the way she play with them is just awesome I personally recommend to anybody.

Mary T


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!

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...

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...

Giant Panda Academy

Giant Panda Academy

124 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA

Starting at $410/wk

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...

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA

Starting at $2499/mo

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,...

Candyland Adventures

20 Woodbine St, Somerville, MA

Starting at $375/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.

DellaCares

DellaCares

68 Crystal Cove Avenue, Winthrop, MA

Starting at $25/hr

My Mission Statement is: Being committed to providing superb supervision while overseeing the safety of children in my care in my home. Making available a stimulating yet safe environment for young ones to learn, play and grow. My objective is to offer quality attentiveness, allowing parents to do...

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 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...

M&M with A G Family Daycare

M&M with A G Family Daycare

100 Rockdale St., Mattapan, MA

Costimate: $281/wk

Established in 2008, M & M with a G Family Day Care offers childcare to the community of Mattapan, MA. They provide a warm and loving home for children to play and learn at a comfortable pace. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. We take children for...

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