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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

A caring, warm, loving environment! Our son loved his three years at Discovery Schoolhouse and we loved it too. In the toddler room and...

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Top Tots Learning Center

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....

- KRYSTAL A.

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.

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St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street Needham, MA

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...
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham, MA

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
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...
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Expressions After School, Inc.

CO The Christ Church 1132 Highland Ave. Needham, MA

Kindergarten
Child care
Expressions After School, Inc. Hours of Operation: The Program runs during the school year, Monday through Friday, from the end of the school day until 6:30 PM. During most Holidays and School Vacations, the Program is open from 7:30AM to 6:30PM. Transportation: Children are picked up at their schools by our staff in our...
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Hello, my name is Ashley Redmond and I have 15 plus years of experience with children. I have taught both three and four years and was a Preschool Director. I now have three adorable boys. My oldest is 6 and we also have twins that are three. I have decided to keep the twins home with me until they go to Kindergarten. I adore...
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DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY MILTON, MA

5.0(5)
starting at
$508/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 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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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Reggio emilia
International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 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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Little Sprouts Boston University Medical Campus

815 ALBANY ST BOSTON, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

3.7(3)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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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Loving Nest Child Care

270 Washington St. DEDHAM, MA

5.0(1)
starting at
$2000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
In-Home daycare
Child care
Loving Nest Child Care is a nurturing, play-based home daycare that provides a safe and loving environment where children can learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. We offer care for infants, toddlers. focusing on hands-on learning, sensory play, and early developmental milestones. What sets us apart is our personalized...

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

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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 COCHITUATE RD WAYLAND, MA

5.0(8)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to WonderWhiz Academy, where we ignite the wonders within your children! At WonderWhiz, we are dedicated to nurturing curious, bilingual, musical, and resilient children. Our team of licensed happy and consistent teachers are committed to creating a loving, fun, language-rich, and stimulating environment that encourages...

Victoria says "We gad a great experience! Everyone was super attentive and my daughter loved all the caretakers there and had fun interacting with them and the kids!...

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Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 RIVER RD WESTON, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$115/mo
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
+ 2 more
At our center, we provide a warm, loving, and caring environment where every child is treated like family. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond to support each child’s growth and development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We are honored to have been recognized as one of the top three childcare...

Care Member says "Our kids love the staff at TLC! The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly. The app is always being updated with activities the kids are doing...

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Little Pandas

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
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...

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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Discover Me Schoolhouse

2070 Centre Street WEST ROXBURY, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day 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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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 WASHINGTON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 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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Inspire Early Education Walpole North

205 WASHINGTON ST EAST WALPOLE, MA

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Walpole North! This Massachusetts location is in the East Walpole neighborhood, near Bird Park and the intersection of Washington St. and Union St. We are situated within the Saint Mary’s Parish building and have a parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off. We also are within...
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Ms. Marian's NeighborSchool

647 MASSACHUSETTS AVE Boston, MA

I want to see growth and development in the kids. That is the key aspect of my program for me. I believe that communication, consistency, and structure are key elements to growth and development. I also value the communication and relationship with parents, because that's where everything starts. I know that if the children see...
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Youbellor Child Academy

12 BRIGHTON ST BELMONT, MA

starting at
$2750/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child 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...
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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
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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The Teddy Bear Village

63 FOUNTAIN ST FRAMINGHAM, MA

2.3(3)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
NOW ENROLLING FOR 2023/24!! SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR AND SECURE YOUR SPOT!! The Teddy Bear Village Child Care Center Realize That - Happy Parents make Happy Children! We are a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Center, our bilingual teachers will teach in English and Spanish. We have "Live Cameras" in all classrooms ( you can watch your...
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St Mary of the Hills School

250 Brook Road Milton, MA

Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+ 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 Needham, 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 Needham, 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 Needham, 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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