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Drop-In Child Care in Melrose, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care

Strawberry Childcare

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

- SB

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...

- Care member

Little Mundo Bilingual Family Daycare

We were a 'structured daycare centers are best' family when we moved and found ourselves on many center waitlists and exploring other...

- Audra M.

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Boston Rainbow Bridge

15 N Beacon Street NR2 Allston, MA

State license verified

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...
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Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor Allston, MA

State license verified

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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Giant Panda Academy

124 Watertown Street Watertown, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Faith based
Cooperative
+ 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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On The Road To Success Transport

Ontheroadtosuccess19gmail.com Cambridge, MA

1.0(1)
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...
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Our Future Learning Center of Brighton

320 Washington Street Brighton, MA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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
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...

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

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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

3.7(3)
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...

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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Little Mundo Bilingual Family Daycare

115 Bayrd Rd. Malden, MA

4.0(8)
Montessori
Cooperative
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
Dear Families of Malden and surrounding areas, Little Mundo is a home based bilingual childcare Program in Malden, Massachusetts, dedicated to offer the best in early education and care for children, 6 months of age to 5 years old. In our school house, we are truly passionate about the field of Early Childhood Education. We...

Audra M. says "We were a 'structured daycare centers are best' family when we moved and found ourselves on many center waitlists and exploring other options for the...

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Kids' Place Located at Freedom Hill Community Church

77 Kennedy Dr Malden, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Child care
Our After School Program accepts children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes a Middle School Program for 6th through 8th graders. Every weekday we pick children up from area schools with our van and bus and bring them to Kids Place where they receive a nutritious snack and help with homework. A variety of fun and...

John says "Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children."

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190 Bridge St Salem, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
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Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Avenue Winchester, MA

5.0(10)
In-Home daycare
In home daycare w/ more than 15 years experience.

Eda L. says "My daughter loves Zarqa and Tiny Tots. Zarqa is so organized and so patient ,she spends quality time with each individual students. We are so happy with...

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Sunrise 2 Sunset

21 Forest St Boston, MA

A family child care where the children are the priority. Flexible hours so you don't have to rush to drop off or pick up. Breakfast, lunch and snack are included. Please visit website for more details.

Lexington Community Education

251 Waltham St Lexington, MA

Lexington Community Education is located in Lexington, MA. It’s a self-sustaining integral part of Lexington public school. It provides summer program known as “LEXPLORATIONS”. The program runs for 3 weeks in July. Early drop-off and extended day care are also available.

VALERIE R CORCORAN

37 Fays Ave Lynn, MA

Valerie R. Corcoran provides a preschool and an after-school childcare program in Lynn, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Valerie R. Corcoran's registered...
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Little Sprouts - Boston University

815 Albany St Boston, MA

State license verified

Child care
Little Sprouts Boston BUMC is located right in the heart of the Boston University Medical Campus on Albany Street, near Mass Ave. This school is modern and bright, with spacious classrooms that provide ample space for learning and making connections. A dedicated parking lot behind the school makes pick-up and drop-off time...

TWO LITTLE OWLS SCHOOLHOUSE

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse offers an exceptional Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K program located in East Cambridge. Our school is open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and conveniently situated near the Lechmere T stop, MIT, and numerous biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the heart of Cambridge. We provide a variety of...

CAMBRIDGE NURSERY SCHOOL

6 Hillside Pl Cambridge, MA

The Cambridge Nursery school located in Cambridge, MA has been in the business since 1923. They offer early childhood education and curriculums that are based on the individual needs and interest of each child. The school provides full-time, early drop-off and summer programs available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30AM to...

Little Beginning Day Care Center

75 Canal St Salem, MA

Child care
Little Beginning Daycare Center provides a childcare program in Salem, Massachusetts. The center encourages the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. It aims to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Little Beginning Daycare Center accepts...

Liana's Family Day Care

50 Prescott Ave Chelsea, MA

In-Home daycare
Child care
Liana's Family Day Care provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Chelsea, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Liana's Family Day...

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When you drop your child off near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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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