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Find Trusted Drop-In Child Care Near Me in Waltham, MA

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

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Discovery Village Childcare Center

295 Weston Street Waltham, MA

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Discovery Village Child Care is a Massachusetts Department of Early Education (EEC) and Care licensed center-based child care provider. We offer our families a safe and nurturing environment for their children ages 1 month to 7 years. All of our staff members are registered with the EEC, hold current CPR and First Aid certifications and participate in a minimum of 20 professional development hours yearly.
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KinderExpress

366 Moody Street Waltham, MA

2 mi

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 running your errands! We only need a couple hours of notice! To good to be true? No, we are kinderexpress, your first and only babysitting center! Visit our website for more information.
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The Learning Zone IV Inc

295 Weston St Waltham, MA

2 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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!!
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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

3.7(3)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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 and motion, story time, creative play,circle time. We have ample play areas designed to accommodate all ages. Our outdoor play area is safe and secure, and filled with climbing structures, slides, and a wading pool and sprinklers to cool off in the summer. We provide healthy morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snacks.Lucy's Daycare accommodates full time and part-time care schedules and is open Mondays to Fridays from 7:00 am- 5:00 pm. Feel free to inquire about earlier drop off and later pick ups. We care for children

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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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

8 mi

starting at
$2400/mo
International
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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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 are lifelong, experienced educators and scientists. Our commitment to help your child realize the lifelong benefits of education and community underlies our motto that “Great Starts Never End”. TOP TOTS believes every child should be treated and developed as a special, unique individual. Our hybrid approach to childcare and early education combines the self-directed and collaborative elements of Montessori-style learning, the active nature of play-based learning, and close parent-teacher partnerships espoused by Reggio Emilia. Our educational and developmental activities will allow your son or daughter to express who they are, and to learn and grow in a relaxed, safe, secure, supportive, and open multi-cultural community. Our mission at TOP TOTS Learning Center is 1) to ensure that our students feel like they are on TOP while within our care, 2) to maximize our students’ academic, physical, social, and emotional development, 3) to provide our students with essential tools during their most formative years, so they reach their TOP potential in life When caring for your child, we take security very seriously. Some of the enhanced security features at TOP TOTS include 1) controlled access to our Center, 2) digital check-in and check-out, 3) video security cameras throughout our Center, and 4) all of our team members undergo extensive background checks. TOP TOTS Learning Center is located in the Washington Square neighborhood of Brookline. Our new facility located at 1560 Beacon Street is set back from traffic and has a convenient loading area out front for easy drop-off and pick-up.

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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Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 RIVER RD WESTON, MA

5.0(2)

3 mi

starting at
$115/mo
International
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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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 centers for seven consecutive years by Boston Parents Paper, a testament to our commitment to quality care and education.

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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Wonder Whiz Academy LLC

53 Cochituate Rd WAYLAND, MA

5.0(4)

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
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 your child to thrive. We offer an array of unique programs: Chinese-English Education, Daily Dance & Music Instrument Play, Monthly holistic curriculum and Country study.

Olga M. says "We've been with the Wonder Whiz Academy for over two years and always had a great experience with them. We particularly appreciate high professionalism and...

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LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

147 CONCORD RD LINCOLN, MA

5.0(1)

4 mi

starting at
$2380/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Kindergarten
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Lincoln School for Children is a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center for children from 3 months old to 5 years old. With a large and clean facility, loving and qualified teachers, low teacher-to-student ratios, and an educational curriculum, we provide a stimulating environment for your child's growth. Our program is uniquely designed around the 4 keys to early childhood development and offers full-time and part-time options, year-round, from 7:00 AM to 6 PM.

Binna D. says "THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."

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Greater Boston Early Academy

144 COMMERCIAL ST MALDEN, MA

5.0(1)

10 mi

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
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Greater Boston Early Academy is conveniently located a block away from Malden Center orange line train station. We are the only Center around with our own private playground and parking lot! Greater Boston Early Academy is a Christian based education that provides a safe, fun, high quality learning environment. Our goal is to nurture a sense of community within our center. This will be accomplished by fostering mutual love, respect and understanding through gentleness and patience with one another. Our unique teaching approach will provide a personal learning experience tailored to each individual's needs by promoting physical, cognitive, science- technology, English language acquisition, the arts, exposure to music, movement and positive social-emotional experiences. By integrating a bilingual based curriculum that includes cultures from all around the world including culinary experiences and music from different countries. Age’s program serves Greater Boston Early Academy serves ages three months to six years of age

Adriana O. says ""Both of my kids attended during the pandemic. They were a complete life-saver. They started with a small group of kids, and they were absolutely...

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Youbellor Child Academy

12 BRIGHTON ST BELMONT, MA

5.0(5)

5 mi

starting at
$2750/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
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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 our enrichment programs in action and ask what else is included in our tuition or discount programs we have. Check out our new website: www.youbellorchildacademybelmont.com Email us at: maryellen@youbelloracademy.com Call us : 617-932-1013

Care Member says "When I was making the decision to bring my Daughter to Youbellor Child Academy in Belmont, MA, I was fraught with many reservations beforehand. It is...

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Tender Loving Care Childcare

23 WARREN AVE STE 180 WOBURN, MA

5.0(1)

8 mi

starting at
$115/mo
International
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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 centers for seven consecutive years by Boston Parents Paper, a testament to our commitment to quality care and education.

Care Member says "Certainly! Here’s a heartfelt review you can write for TLC: A Wonderful Experience at TLC I can’t say enough positive things about TLC! Both of my...

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Discover Me Schoolhouse

2070 Centre Street WEST ROXBURY, MA

5.0(1)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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 community, strong parent partnerships, and focus on each child’s unique strengths.

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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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 COCHITUATE RD WAYLAND, MA

4.6(9)

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
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 your child to thrive. We offer an array of unique programs: Chinese-English Education, Daily Dance & Music Instrument Play, Monthly holistic curriculum and Country study.

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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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 WASHINGTON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

9 mi

starting at
$1200/mo
International
Montessori
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
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 creating unforgettable memories of childhood. Become a part of our family.

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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Pine Village Preschool - Porter Square

2067 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

7 mi

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Spanish Immersion preschool program offering a modern approach to child development for toddler and preschool children. Program encourages creativity, acceptance, and inclusion. Tucked into the historic Henderson Carriage House Building at 2067 Mass Ave. lies our Porter Square school, which opened in 2009. Minutes from both Porter and Davis Squares, it has convenient, safe parking for drop off and pick up in the rear of the building. Our Porter Square school has a wonderful large community room we use for large group activities such as yoga class and special guest visitors. Our community room is surrounded by five bright and fun filled classrooms specially designed for each of our four age groups.
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Empow Studios

1776 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA

5 mi

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 interests that can open up new possibilities, while accommodating individual differences. ASC is open on early release days and is a designated drop-off-location for the Lexington Public Schools Transportation Department. The ASC schedule includes physical breaks and snack time. Homework is done and checked daily, with support from our staff. During Project Time, kids will continue working on their favorite video games, robots, and Scratch projects, or start a new project within our Tech &amp; Design curriculum. Kids end the day with Choice Time, which includes group games, Minecraft, LEGO free-building, and other creative activities. Empow also runs camps during February Vacation, April Vacation, and over the Summer. Kids can choose between Tech &amp; Design Camp and Minecraft Camp. At Tech &amp; Design Camp, kids build awesome projects in robotics, video game design, animation, programming / coding, 3D modeling &amp; 3D printing, digital audio &amp; video, and music production. During Minecraft Camp, we teach electrical engineering (via redstone) modding, architecture, game design, and world creation, all while developing teamwork and social skills. Both of these camps are either in your town or right around the corner! Empow will be running camps in Boston s Back Bay, Belmont, Brookline, Cape Cod, Lexington, Newton-Needham, and Westford. Other Empow programs include one-day NanoCamps when schools are closed, weekend technology clubs, birthday parties, and private lessons.
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Safari Kid Burlington

156 Cambridge Street BURLINGTON, MA

8 mi

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 3 more
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

9 mi

starting at
$2499/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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Giant Panda Academy

124 Watertown Street Watertown, MA

5 mi

Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
International
Faith based
+ 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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Heartworks Winchester

20 WHITE ST WINCHESTER, MA

7 mi

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Heartworks Early Education in Winchester, MA Heartworks Winchester offers the early learning experience you're looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both full-time and part-time options, offering families the ideal solution that fits their specific needs. As our first Massachusetts-based school, Heartworks Winchester is situated peacefully in a quiet, lush neighborhood near Route 93. Additionally, our beautiful, spacious learning environment provides ample room for children to grow, learn, and play. Age-appropriate private playgrounds beside the school further give children a space to expend their seemingly limitless energy, while our nature-inspired curriculum sparks curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection with the world around them. At Heartworks Winchester, we emphasize social-emotional learning, which helps children develop confidence, compassion, and resilience. Whether for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, our approach helps children build essential skills that prepare them for success, both academically and socially. Moreover, our on-site private parking lot makes drop-off and pick-up both quick and easy, which is especially convenient for busy families. As a result, Heartworks Winchester offers a nurturing environment where children thrive and laughter fills the halls and classrooms. We invite you to visit us soon and discover how our nature-based, social-emotional focused approach to early education sets us apart as the premier choice for childcare in Winchester, MA.
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Lucy's Family Daycare

Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i...

- Christina G

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.

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

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...

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