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Open Arms Christian Preschool

5.0

This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and all the staff are amazing and caring people that love kids. Nicholas started going there when he was just 2 years and 9 months. His native language was...

- Maria 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

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

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 Waltham, MA

The Learning Zone IV Inc

295 Weston St, Waltham, MA

Starting at $500/wk

The Learning Zone is close to 117, 95 and Rt 20 , 30 and The Mass Pike. We care for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7:30-6. We offer Full time, Part time and even Occasional back up care!!

KinderExpress

366 Moody Street, Waltham, MA

Costimate: $411/wk

Kinderexpress is a drop-in service on short notice for anywhere from one to four hours. Instead of having a baby sitter come to your house, we are always here, available to take care of your children, keeping them safe in a very fun environment, where they can meet new friends and play while you are...

Open Arms Christian Preschool

Open Arms Christian Preschool

426 Davis Road, Bedford, MA

Starting at $295/mo

5.0

(1)

Open Arms Christian Preschool (OACP) provides a stimulating, Christian learning environment. Each child will be encouraged to develop at a comfortable rate of growth since each child is a unique individual. Our curriculum provides guidance to promote five areas of development which includes:...
5.0
"This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and all the staff are amazing and caring people that love kids. Nicholas started going there when he was just 2 years and 9...

Maria S


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 would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone that I know looking for a safe, reliable and nurturing daycare. My first son started there when he was around 10 months and he absolutely loved it there, I never had any issues and he was always safe, I never for a...

Kristin S


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


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 son has been going to Cathy's since he was 16 month old. He loves going to Cathy's - he looks forward to going to Cathy's everyday - misses her on weekends. There are lots of toys and nice yard space. Cathy has a very cheerful attitude which I think makes a big...

Anwesha N


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


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 daughter has been at Little Star of Ours for over 2 years and we couldn't be happier. I love that here we find the warmth and individual attention of a home daycare with the structure and education of a center. My daughter is constantly surprising me with the...

Alexis


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
"My daughter has been with Razia since she was 5 months old and she just turned 2. It's been a dream - Razia is professional, yet warm and clearly all the children love her. She communicates regularly and is very family oriented. She provides meals if you want and...

Emily


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...

St. Joseph Elementary School

St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street, Needham, MA

Starting at $1050/mo

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...

Daly Care

Daly Care

849 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA

Starting at $10/hr

My day care offers reading, music, free play, and outdoor activities daily. Arts and crafts are presented regularly in relation to child's development. To learn through fun while offering the opportunity for your child to grow and start the beginnings of social interactions with other children in...

Empow Studios

Empow Studios

1776 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA

Empow Studios After-School Club (ASC) is a unique care and enrichment program that brings together technology, arts, and play. Whether your child is programming their first robot or creating a self-watering garden in Minecraft, we nurture their creative talent, build up their imagination, and spark...

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...

Scribble Dibble

Scribble Dibble

64 Rangeley Road, West Newton, MA

Starting at $75/hr

I am a face and body artist who specializes in body art. I create at all types of events including birthday parties, festivals, and fairs. I am a former professional child care provider from Parents in a Pinch. I would like the chance to collaborate with you at group events.

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...

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.

Children's Genius Planet

Children's Genius Planet

426 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA

Starting at $8/hr

Children's Genius Planet is the educational daycare center and learning preschool/PreK. We also offering Afterschool program for children age 5 and up. We have extra curriculum group classes for children ages 3-5, 5-7, 7-9 years old such as phonics, reading, spelling and vocabulary and many...

Candyland Adventures

20 Woodbine St, Somerville, MA

Starting at $375/wk

Candyland Adventures is a family child care home. Children learn through play. I serve breakfast, lunch and snack which follow USDA guidelines. I have a large fenced in yard.

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