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Discovery Village Childcare Center

295 Weston Street Waltham, MA

State license verified

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...
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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...
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The Learning Zone IV Inc

295 Weston St Waltham, MA

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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Pine Village Preschool - Porter Square

2067 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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...
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Heartworks Winchester - COMING SOON

20 WHITE ST WINCHESTER, MA

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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,...
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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

State license verified

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...
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Heartworks Winchester

20 WHITE ST WINCHESTER, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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,...
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Discover Me Schoolhouse

2070 Centre Street WEST ROXBURY, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child 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...
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Tender Loving Care Childcare

23 WARREN AVE STE 180 WOBURN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$115/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
Day 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...
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WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

80 CRESCENT AVE NEWTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2625/mo
International
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Wellan Montessori School (formerly Newton Montessori School) is an independent, coeducational school for students age 15 months – Grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. At Wellan, educators harness the power of each child’s intrinsic motivation; all students are known, cherished, and given the opportunity to achieve their...
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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 CAMBRIDGE ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2499/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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...
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H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

284 Broadway Arlington, MA

Developmental (play-based)
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 like Kids Cardio Kickboxing,...
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Safari Kid Burlington

156 Cambridge Street BURLINGTON, MA

State license verified

Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
+ 3 more
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Open Arms Christian Preschool

426 Davis Road Bedford, MA

State license verified

Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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: Spiritual, Social, Intellectual,...
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Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 RIVER RD WESTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$115/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
Day 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...
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Zhifen Fei

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

State license verified

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

1776 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA

State license verified

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...
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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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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
+ 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...
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Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll services, and scheduling apps to allow...
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Waltham, MA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.

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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