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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Medford, 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

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

Global Children School

5.0

I love Global Children . We are still using them during the pandemic. They are extremely vigilant. They speak to the children in both Russian & Spanish in their classes. Of course English too. They also introduce the children to STEM for early development. They provide the children breakfast, lunch...

- Marigo S

L. Family Daycare

5.0

I took my daughter to Stephanie after being home with her for 7 months straight during the COVID lockdown. During this time, I grew very attached to my little girl, and eventually became so attached that I trusted few others to care for her. Eventually, when it was time to go back to work, we took...

- Mike F

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

Drop-in child care in Medford, MA

GraceWorks Childcare

160 High St, Medford, MA

Costimate: $353/wk

GraceWorks Childcare offers childcare and early learning programs in Medford, Massachusetts. It offers toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, after-school and summer care programs in a warm friendly and nurturing Christian environment. It provides children with meaningful activities that support...

DONNA SWALES

61 Paris St, Medford, MA

Costimate: $345/wk

Donna Swales owns and operates a licensed childcare facility located at 61 Paris Street, Medford, Massachusetts. The facility can accommodate a maximum of eight children and can participate in Subsidized Child Care Program. Donna Swales offers full-time, part-time, drop-in and before/after-school...

Oakland Park Childrens Center

29 Oakland St, Medford, MA

Starting at $65/day


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...
5.0
"Excellent choice for childcare! You will not regret it."

Tamara H


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...
5.0
"This small family daycare is like leaving your child with family. Lucy and Elaine are loving, trustworthy, and fun!. Our daughter has been with them since she was 3 months old, we'll be sad to leave them when she has to go to preschool. We were not initially...

Charlotte H


Global Children School

Global Children School

4A Gill St, Woburn, MA

Costimate: $267/wk

5.0

(6)

WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting...
5.0
"Great school for multilingual families. High quality specialists. My son love the time at this school"

Anna


L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

Costimate: $291/wk

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 16 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"I took my daughter to Stephanie after being home with her for 7 months straight during the COVID lockdown. During this time, I grew very attached to my little girl, and eventually became so attached that I trusted few others to care for her. Eventually, when it was...

Mike F


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
"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


Big Foot Little Foot Child Care

7 Marys Way, Lincoln, MA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(10)

Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is a small family run child care service, providing quality care to infants, toddlers and preschool age children. We are located in Lincoln, MA off of Route 2 East. Our space is well equipped with play areas, indoor and...
5.0
"Our family is so lucky to have found Razia. My son has been with her since he was 5 months old, and he has flourished under her care. She is attentive, nurturing, and patient, and has a great sense of humor - essential with the little ones. He loves going to school...

Tatiana 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...
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


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...
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


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...

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...

Sunkissed Acorns

Sunkissed Acorns

342 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

Costimate: $316/wk

Looking for a clean, cozy, and warm setting for your little one(s)? Our brand new daycare in the Boston South End/ Theater District/ Chinatown area is currently enrolling! We service infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children. A few other things we can boast about: *Convenient access for...

Dollies Home Care

Dollies Home Care

1458 Handcock St, Cambridge, MA

Costimate: $350/wk

Welcome to Dollies Care INC. This agency was created for everyone, adults and children. Dollies Care provide caretaker services for children, in the comfort of familiar surroundings while making sure they're receiving the care they need. Dollies Care have qualified child caregivers, who are insured...

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...

Babies Canopy Home Daycare

Babies Canopy Home Daycare

210 Katahdin Drive, Lexington, MA

Starting at $70/day

I really love to spend time with kids. My son is at age of 14. My love my son very much. Since my early age, I like kids and love their accompany. From this passion I started my day care center. And I want to continue this endeavor to new height.

Small Steps Family Daycare

Small Steps Family Daycare

56 Seaview Ave, Malden, MA

Starting at $400/wk

Small Steps Family Child care provider in Malden, MA has immediate openings! I offer a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Children will enjoy our daily circle times, arts and crafts, blocks, puzzles, books, games, toys, and outside riding toys. I will also be following the curriculum where I...

Our Future Learning Center- Allston

Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor, Allston, MA

Starting at $378/wk

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...

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