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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

Little Sprouts Boston University Medical Campus

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our...

- Alex L.

Grace Corner

My little one attends Grace Corner a few days a week. I was very reluctant (as a new mom and with the state of the world) to have anyone...

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Kathy's Family Daycare

749 Morton St Mattapan, MA

Child care
Preschool
Kathy's Family Daycare is an educational childcare facility located at 749 Morton Street, Mattapan, Massachusetts. This daycare is licensed to accommodate up to 10 children, and it operates 24 hours a day. Kathy's Family Daycare offers full-time, drop-in, emergency backup, and after-school care services.
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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

3.7(3)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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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Little Sprouts Boston University Medical Campus

815 ALBANY ST BOSTON, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Little Sprouts Boston BUMC is located...

Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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Grace Corner

MAIN ST COLUMBIAN WEYMOUTH, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1730/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Child care
In-Home daycare
Grace Corner is a small child care program licensed by the Mass Department of EEC. I have been working with children for 10+ years. I am certified by the Red Cross in First Aid, AED, CPR, Epi-pen Administration. I am open to back-up care, drop in and flexible to your individual needs. I enjoy intentionally and proactively...

Care Member says "My little one attends Grace Corner a few days a week. I was very reluctant (as a new mom and with the state of the world) to have anyone watch my baby...

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Inspire Early Education Marina Bay

500 VICTORY RD QUINCY, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
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 "Both of my kids have attended Inspire (previously Kids & Co.) starting as infants. The teachers and directors are great and very loving with the kids....

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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY MILTON, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$508/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 WASHINGTON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
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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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
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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Discover Me Schoolhouse

2070 Centre Street WEST ROXBURY, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
At Discover Me Schoolhouse, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and explore. Our West Roxbury location offers small class sizes, caring teachers, and a play-based curriculum that sparks curiosity while building important skills for the future. Families love our welcoming...

Rachelle M. says "We had a great experience here with the staff. They are very flexible with our schedule and always responsive. We also appreciated that they use an app...

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Youbellor Child Academy

12 BRIGHTON ST BELMONT, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2750/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
+ 2 more
Youbellor Child Academy of Belmont is a multicultural STEAM, play/academic based school. Our qualified staff speaks Chinese, Mandarin, Spanish and English. Both past and present families rate us at 5 stars. Set up a tour to see all of the quality learning that is taking place in all of our programs from Infants to Pre-K. See...

Care Member says "When I was making the decision to bring my Daughter to Youbellor Child Academy in Belmont, MA, I was fraught with many reservations beforehand. It is...

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Loving Nest Child Care

270 Washington St. DEDHAM, MA

5.0(1)
starting at
$2000/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In-Home daycare
At Loving Nest Child Care, your little one will grow, play, and learn in a safe, nurturing home environment designed with love and attention to every detail. I’m Adriana, owner and educator, and I’m passionate about creating a warm “home away from home” where babies and toddlers can explore, feel secure, and develop at their own...

Yurdi R. says "She is really dedicated to and loves working with the children. She has a really wonderful place."

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Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

32 Morris St. Everett, MA

5.0(1)
I am a 32-year-old Mom to a 4-month-old baby girl (and Auntie to 10!) and I am looking to care for 2-3 additional young children in my home. My husband and I own a single-family residence in Everett, MA that has a private, fenced-in backyard and is walking distance to multiple parks, the library, etc. We are also close to major...

Krista C says "I have a 14 month old daughter who Meghan has taken care of multiple times. Not only is she experienced and reliable, she is extremely attentive to all...

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Little Pandas

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
International
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Little Pandas Home Daycare By Zhifen Fei is warm and vibrant haven that has been nurturing young minds since 1994. Our journey began in Watertown, MA with our dedicated founder, Fei, and has since flourished in the inviting community of Oak Hill in Newton, MA. Positioned conveniently near Route 9 and the Chestnut Hill area, our...

Han F. says "My daughter joined Little Panda when she was 2 years and 9 months old. I was nervous because she had never been in a daycare setting and she was nervous...

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La Distinction Academy

1030 TURNPIKE ST CANTON, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Cooperative
Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-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...

Care Member says "During our tour visit, my then one year old daughter instantly felt comfortable and did not want to leave. Now about a year later, she truly enjoys it...

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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Inspire Early Education Braintree 2

10 WEBSTER RD BRAINTREE, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Braintree 2! Braintree 2 is the larger of our two Braintree locations and is situated beside Braintree 1. Both Braintree locations were formerly Hugs Plus Learning Centers, and now operate with Inspire Early Education staff and proprietary programs. This Massachusetts location is in the...
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Inspire Early Education Braintree 1

460 WASHINGTON ST BRAINTREE, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
"Welcome to Inspire Early Education Braintree 1! Braintree 1 is a smaller location and has a larger sister location behind our building (Braintree 2). Both Braintree locations were formerly Hugs Plus Learning Centers, and now operate with Inspire Early Education staff and proprietary programs. This Massachusetts location is in...
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Pine Village Preschool - Porter Square

2067 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
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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Emerging Academy

140 N Franklin St Holbrook, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Emerging Academy is a child and development center where children have an opportunity to grow every single day. Emerging means: to become manifest; to become known. At Emerging Academy we plan on celebrating every skill and effort no matter how big or small. Programs offered include Infant, Toddler, Preschool,...
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St Mary of the Hills School

250 Brook Road Milton, MA

Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-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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When you drop your child off near you in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, 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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