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We have 60 drop-in child care in Mattapan, MA! Compare and find the best drop-in child care to fit your needs.

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Shai's Share and Care

1 Everett Street Allston, MA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

80 CRESCENT AVE NEWTON, MA

6 mi

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 greatest potential. Students benefit from hands-on lessons and structured curricula while working toward mastery in all subject areas. Outside of the school day, students also enjoy after-school enrichment opportunities including performing arts, athletics, computer programming, woodworking, and more. They learn in the context of a tight-knit community that includes peers, faculty, and family members of diverse backgrounds who celebrate each other’s differences. Graduates emerge as capable leaders with deep self-knowledge, sharply tuned academic skills, and empathy for others, well-prepared for the area’s top public and independent schools. Wellan Montessori School is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).
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Growing World Learning Center

956 Saratoga Street East Boston, MA

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
International
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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 and materials. We value the work our staff does with our children and their families. Nurturing and inspiring children during their first years of life will provide future success. We build healthy relationships creating a positive emotional climate. We support and encourage the children to do competent and self-reliant exploration through the use of educational materials in a multicultural environment. We provide a physically and psychologically safe environment for children. At our Center children are going to find love, fun educational experiences, healthy meals and physical experiences according to their age to develop fine and gross motor skills all-inclusive in a devoted and caring environment. Children are encouraged to make choices and have a sense of control. Open year round. Full day, part-time, drop-in, half day services, guidance, and support by talented, diverse staff. Location: One block from Orient Heights T Blue Line--stop. Easy access to Route 1A. Immediate access to huge Noyes Playground behind our Center. We Accept vouchers. Like us on Facebook as Growing World Preschool. We believe in the need to develop the whole child. We will have activities such as music, arts, and physical games to develop motor coordination, and promote creativity as the children connect the emotional, social, and family environments. Growing World Learning Center 956 Saratoga St., Boston, MA 02128 617-418-5412 growingworldboston@gmail.com As a recently opened preschool, we are growing fast and know what we are doing. We are bilingual English - Spanish. We enroll toddlers (15 months old to 2 years 8 months of age)and preschoolers, (2 years 9 months to 6 years old). Keep in mind we are located one block from the Blue Line, Orient Heights Station, about 10 to Government Center. We are also off Route 1A, connecting to I-90, near Logan Airport. Please note that easy access to our location reduces travel time and stress for families. In addition, your children will be at a spacious, safe learning environment, with qualified educators certified by the State of Massachusetts.
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Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor Allston, MA

6 mi

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 classrooms are created to maximize the learning experience. Children are our top priority at Our Future Learning Center. We promise a learning environment that is both fun and safe for every child we care for. However, we know it can be tough to be away from your child. You will find that our loving teachers and their thorough communication about your child's experience will help put you at ease. Whether it is a quick email or notes jotted down on a daily sheet, you will feel a part of your child's day as our staff will share special moments had by your child, the class and the center. Our doors are always open to the parents in our care if you want to stop by and join in the fun! We want you to know that Our Future Learning Center is a company that truly believes that the children are Our Future. We are here for you and your family to make sure that your child is just as confident and enthusiastic about their future as we are. We look forward to getting to know your family. Please stop by, email or call us and we are happy to care for you.
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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA

9 mi

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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Kids On The Hill Preschool Of The Arts

129 Lexington St Belmont, MA

9 mi

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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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

7 mi

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 snacks each day, an Indoor Gross-Motor Play Area, Parent/Child Lending Library, Free parking for Pick-up and Drop-off, and Monthly Enrichment Activities including Storytellers and Music & Movement. Our Mission is to foster each child's emotional, academic and social development by providing a safe and nurturing community where children can play, explore and develop. We are committed to providing quality early education for the children and support to the families in our learning community.
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

7 mi

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 providing a safe and nurturing community where children can explore and develop. We are committed to providing quality early education for the children and support for families in our learning community, explains Alicia DeGusto, the Director of Two Little Owls Schoolhouse. The center offers year-round child care and education for Infants through Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) with teachers who are educated and trained in Early Childhood Education. The Schoolhouse features include free parking for pick-up and drop-off, hot catered lunch each day, Parent/Child Lending Library, Sibling Discount and an Indoor Play Space. Children enrolled at the center will experience an enriching curriculum that empowers them to be confident and successful lifelong learners. Two Little Owls Schoolhouse places a strong emphasis on the development of language, science, math, developing social skills and incorporating the key elements that contribute to a child s readiness for school and academic success. Features of the Schoolhouse: -Newly renovated space with large windows and lots of natural light. -Free and convenient parking for parents/guardians adjacent to the building. -Parent/Child Lending Library for borrowing books to take home and share with your family. -Indoor Play Space for extracurricular activities and special events. -Newly designed Art Room for specialized art activities -Art Specialist preparing age appropriate activities for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. -Child-friendly lunch prepared hot and fresh each day included in the tuition. -Weekly enrichment activities (Music and Movement, Storytellers, French and More). -Secure Access into building for additional safety. -French Program in all our classrooms. - Fully licensed staff through the Department of Early Education & Care. First- Aid and CPR trained on a yearly basis.
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St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street Needham, MA

8 mi

Faith based
Preschool
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 students to prepare them for robust learning in kindergarten. Preschool uses the OWL (Opening the World of Learning) curriculum to promote early literacy skills and language proficiency in the context of research-based and field-tested content in ELA, science, and social studies. It is designed to develop oral language and early literacy skills for young students in a thematic, center-based classroom. Building Blocks is the math curriculum used in preschool. Building Blocks weaves mathematical learning into preschool students' daily activities. These hands-on activities are implemented in small groups, morning meeting, whole group, and story time lessons to reinforce informal and formal math knowledge and concepts. The program exposes students to math concepts through asking them to make patterns, count and sort, add items, take items away, build math vocabulary, sequence, recognize numbers, and balance blocks to name a few. At the preschool level, students' love of God develops through daily appreciation for the gifts and blessings in His world. Students will learn about the Holy Family, recite prayers (Our Father, Sign of the Cross, Hail Mary), and follow in God's teachings. With guidance, students will also practice mindful and reverent prayer with the intention of deepening their faith. God is always at the heart of everyday learning through social, emotional, and academic growth. Typical Day 8:00- 8:15- Drop-off/ Table Choices & Center Choices 8:15-9:00 - Morning Meeting & Circle Time 9:00- 9:30 - Outdoor Play 9:30-9:45 - Snack Time 9:45-10:30- Center Exploration and Project-based Learning 10:30-11:00- Special (Spanish, art, music, gym, library, STREAM) 11:00-11:30- Outdoor Play 11:30- 12:00- Books, Songs, Wash hands for lunch 12:00- 12:30- Lunch Time 12:30-1:15- Quiet Time on Mat/ Books on Tape 1:15 - 2:00 - Center & Table Activities 2:00 - 2:30 - Afternoon Meeting & Circle time and Departure
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Little Sprouts - Brighton

640 Washington St Brighton, MA

6 mi

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 walls make walking through the doors of this school a complete delight. This school features a sprawling private playground and, for those days when outdoor play is just not possible, 1000+ square feet of indoor play space packed with age-appropriate equipment. Little Sprouts Brighton provides an ideal environment for infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten children to learn and develop the skills that will inspire a lifelong love of learning.
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Liberty Kids

875 Washington Street Braintree, MA

7 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Faith based
+ 2 more
My liberty kids is a program that looks to serve children within the south shore community. Our preschool program will focus on the early education of 2.9 to 5 year olds. We will offer a full day program that runs Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 230pm with the option of adding on extended hours. We will also offer part-time care as well. Our after school program will focus on children ages 6-14 years old during the hours of 2:30pm-5pm. Our Mission To provide a high-quality, safe and nurturing childcare for preschool and school-aged children with a focus on developing a child's social, physical, emotional health and wellbeing. We foster a supportive childcare environment that will prepare your child for the path ahead. We achieve this high-quality care by incorporating traditional teaching as well as hands-on experiences to best fit the individual CHILD.
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Little Pandas

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

5 mi

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
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 day care offers a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for all families. At Little Pandas, we embrace the unique backgrounds of our little adventurers, providing a colorful array of activities that promote creativity, bilingual communication in English and Chinese, and holistic development. Under the loving and experienced guidance of Fei, each day unfolds with exciting, interactive learning experiences, from captivating storytelling and creative arts and crafts to lively outdoor play and musical fun. For nearly 30 years, Little Pandas has been more than a daycare; we are a family deeply committed to the joys of childhood and the importance of nurturing wonder. Step into the Little Pandas Home Daycare family, and let your child's journey of discovery begin with us!
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Giant Panda Academy

124 Watertown Street Watertown, MA

8 mi

Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
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 support and guidance of teachers, staff, and parents. We strive to provide the highest quality care and the best early education to your children and build a solid foundation for their future success. Our center provides warm and nutritional lunch and milk for kids. Giant Panda Academy-Every success starts with our very first step
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On The Road To Success Transport

Ontheroadtosuccess19gmail.com Cambridge, MA

1.0(1)

8 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
On The Road To Success is a transportation company for children. We are a clean, safe & reliable transportation company. Our amazing staff are always on time, patient and polite. All of our drivers have their 7D license and has passed extensive annual background check. On The Road to success service Boston and the surrounding areas. Please Call for Service 774.251.4244 ontheroadtosuccess19@gmail.com https://www.ontheroadtosuccess.org/about Boston, MA
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Boston Rainbow Bridge

15 N Beacon Street NR2 Allston, MA

6 mi

International
Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
BRB Child Care is a newly opened bilingual daycare center located in the first floor of a 10-floor building at Allston. At BRB, your child will have the direct interaction with teachers to learn both Mandarin and English with fun activities. BRB applies Montessori philosophy to its daily teaching with the student-centered learning environment. BRB Child Care consists of three classrooms and an in-door gym, including infant room, toddler room, and preschool room. BRB now accept enrollment for children from 9 months to 5 years old. BRB has both native Mandarin speaking teachers and native English speaking teachers. Key curriculum will be taught twice in both Mandarin and English daily. Classroom teachers work together to create 50% Mandarin and 50% English language immersion learning environment to allow children naturally master both Mandarin and English at the same time.
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

7 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Here at Expressions After School we pride ourselves on having a home away from home atmosphere. We view our clients as an extension of our family. We are a sports and art based program located in the center of Needham, MA. We offer various clubs such as theatre, set design, costume design, visual arts, sewing, Legos, Lego Mindstorm, knee hockey, whiffle ball, basketball, homework club, and much more! We also offer a Morning Kindergarten Program with an Option A and an Option B - we pick your child up from their school at the designated dismissal time and bring them to Expressions. Once at Expressions they will have a light academic enrichment followed by lunch, reading time, lesson themed arts and crafts, a sport of the day, and building fine motor skills with Lego time. Please see our website for the differences in Option A&B packages. Expressions is the the only after school that offers transportation to and from children's extra curricular activities and appointments. We are offering two new services for the 2017-2018 school year - Expressions Teen Center for 5th - 8th Graders and a Transportation Only option for families that want to use our transportation services only with our certified and background checked drivers. Please call for more information.
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Our Future Learning Center of Brighton

320 Washington Street Brighton, MA

6 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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Strawberry Childcare

1285 Beacon Street Brookline, MA

5.0(3)

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
STRAWBERRY CHILDCARE is a bilingual (English/ Spanish) program that offers a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, preschool 1 and preschool 2 with diverse learning experiences such as yoga, music, gymnastics, sports, story-telling, and arts & crafts. *** NOW ENROLLING AGES 2-MONTHS AND UP! *** *** Mention CARE.COM and get 4-weeks FREE!! *** OUR MISSION is to extend the nurturing embrace of the family to ensure we provide an appropriate curriculum and environment that develop the minds and bodies of our children, so that they reach their full potential. Our mission never ends. Our family just gets better. OUR STAFF love what they do and are provided extensive professional training continually. We are experienced, qualified, bilingual (English/Spanish), educational, caring, fun, and friendly! OUR FACILITIES are beautiful and safe. Our classrooms and playrooms are clean, bright, modern, and secure. High tech security systems monitor our facilities 24 hours a day. TUITION & SCHEDULE: We offer very competitive tuition rates. We offer part-time (3 or 4 days per week) and full-time (5 days per week) enrollment options. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Call us at 617-608-3182. Email us at MonicaRyan@StrawberryChildcare.com, Visit us on the web: www.strawberrychildcare.com, Schedule a tour! Brookline Location: 1285 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446, Hours of Operation: 7:30am - 6:00pm, M-F, Located less than 1 mile from Longwood Medical Area, Located steps away from the Green C-line Coolidge Corner T-stop! FREE garage parking all day long (open-to-close)! Easy drop-off and pick-up with dedicated loading dock. Watertown Location: 124 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 02472, Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 6:00pm, M-F, Located less than 1 mile from the Mass Pike (I-90). To secure a space for your child, we just need: Registration Form, Enrollment Agreement, Deposit, Registration fee. Schedule a tour today! 617-608-3182, MonicaRyan@strawberrychildcare.com.

SB says "Love Stawberry!! Great teachers, great atmosphere for learning and growth."

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Liberty Kids

875 Washington Street Braintree, MA

3.0(2)

7 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
+ 3 more
My liberty kids is a program that looks to serve children within the south shore community. Our preschool program will focus on the early education of 2.9 to 5 year olds. We will offer a full day program that runs Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 230pm with the option of adding on extended hours. We will also offer part-time care as well. Our after school program will focus on children ages 6-14 years old during the hours of 2:30pm-5pm. Our mission is to provide high-quality, safe and nurturing childcare for preschool and school-aged children with a focus on developing a child's social, physical, emotional health and well-being. We foster a supportive child care environment that will prepare your child for the path ahead. We achieve this high-quality by incorporating traditional teaching as well as hands-on experiences to best fit the individual child.

Care Member says "Great center with great quality staff! All you need to do is look at their many 5 star reviews online. "

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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

3.7(3)

7 mi

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse is a newly built Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Childcare Center in East Cambridge. We are open from 7:30am to 6:00pm and located near the Lechmere T stop, MIT and many Bio-tech and Pharmaceutical Companies. Some of our other features include a hot lunch and healthy snacks each day, an Indoor Gross-Motor Play Area, Parent/ Child Lending Library, Free parking for Pick-up and Drop-off and Monthly Enrichment Activities including Storytellers, Music and Movement and a Parent Breakfast. Our Mission: To foster each child's emotional, academic and social development by providing a safe and nurturing community where children can play, explore and develop. We are committed to providing quality early education for the children and support to the families in our learning community.

Care Member says "We are thrilled with our experience at Two Little Owls Schoolhouse for our daughter in the infant program. The infant educators are absolutely...

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Strawberry Childcare

Love Stawberry!! Great teachers, great atmosphere for learning and growth.

- SB

Liberty Kids

Great center with great quality staff! All you need to do is look at their many 5 star reviews online.

- Care member

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

We are thrilled with our experience at Two Little Owls Schoolhouse for our daughter in the infant program. The infant educators are...

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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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