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Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare
5.0
We enthusiastically recommend Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare! Our children have been with Karen since they were very young, my son since 18 months and daughter since 4 months. It's really hard to find a good place you feel safe bringing your children to, that feels like family. Karen provides an...
- Lindsay R
Ellen's Home Daycare
5.0
I cannot recommend Ellen and Jane more highly. They are wonderful, their facility (Ellen's home) is amazing. While my children were in her care she renovated the space so that there is an exclusive entrance for the daycare portion of her home and plenty of open space for different kinds of play....
- Ilana B
Wee Ones Family Child Care
5.0
Our experience with 'Miss Pam' is one that we will take with us forever. She opened her home to my children and showed them the love and compassion that they needed when we (my husband and I) could not be there to provide it. Feeling comfortable leaving your babies in someone else's care and...
- Lisa H
Tammy Caruso
5.0
My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning something creative to keeps the kids...
- Danielle R
A Little Step At A Time
5.0
Our family had a wonderful experience with Miss Yong! Her daycare is very clean, and she is very caring with the children. She does wonderful activities with the kids and spends tons of time with them playing outside and going for walks to get fresh air. Her home is in a great location, close to...
- Jaimie K
Drop-in daycares in Ayer, MA
Welcome to My Sweet-(KKS)-Home Day Care - Where Love and Learning Bloom!
Are you searching for a nurturing and safe environment for your little ones? Look no further! My Sweet Home Day Care is here to provide a loving and enriching experience for your precious children.
Why Choose My Sweet...
5.0
(8)
At Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare, we are dedicated to creating a happy and stimulating environment that offers love, acceptance, and a place where every child feels safe and secure. Here, the safety, needs, and happiness of all children is our top priority. With over fifteen years of experience in...
5.0
"My son has attended Bouncing Bunnies Family Daycare for the past school year. I hadn't had to use day care for my older children but luckily was referred to Karen by another parent. I couldn't have found a more nurturing, caring, and loving environment for him....
Laura L
5.0
(4)
To provide a quality, loving and nurturing place for young children to grow, to develop, to learn and to explore through play in a fun & safe home environment.
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Ellen's Home Daycare! Our oldest son (2 yrs) has been going to Ellen's since he was 9 months old and our youngest (8 mos) has been going to Ellen's since he was just 8 weeks old! Dropping them off every day is a positive experience...
Kristin F
5.0
(5)
Wee Ones Family Day Care provides quality child care in a warm, loving family setting led by a provider with over 20 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. We provide a nurturing environment with homelike surroundings; the children feel comfortable, confident and...
5.0
"Wee Ones daycare was absolutely the most wonderful experience for both of my daughters. My oldest started there at 3 months old and Pam, the owner, made the transition so much easier for me to go back to work. She later took my second daughter into the daycare, and...
Nicole A
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three girls under the age of 10, and own and operate a Massachusetts EEC-licensed family daycare, licensed for up to 8 children, with immediate availability! Contact me to arrange a visit. Large fenced in yard. I have been teaching in early childhood education for approximately 18...
5.0
"My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning...
Danielle R
5.0
(4)
Hello,
My name is Yong, I am a family childcare provider in Lunenburg, MA. I had worked in the early childhood education field for about 16 years. I am licensed for six children from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). I can accommodate children from infants to elementary school age...
5.0
"Ms. Yong is the best daycare provider I've had in 7 years as my oldest is now 7. Being a military family, we have had many good providers but Ms. Yong is an outstanding provider. My 7 and 4 year old LOVED going to her daycare every day. Yong is very caring and the...
Janelle L
I am a stay at home mom and am looking to provide childcare for a family in the area. I have 4.5 year old and 1.5 year old sons who loves to play and be active, I have a 3 month old daughter. So, ideally, I'd love to have other children around their ages. We have a small, clean, smoke free, pet free...
Camp Nashoba North in littleton, MA is a American Camp Association accredited and state of Massachusetts licensed camping program. This summer camp provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as basketball, volleyball, hiking, fishing, swimming, music, photography and more.
5.0
(5)
I am currently looking to fill a couple of spots for my in home child care. I have watched kids off and on since I was a teen. I have been married for 23 years and have raised 2 daughters and started watching kids from my home in 2016 when they were gone at school all day and I got lonely. I have...
5.0
"I can't think of any service harder to find than someone you trust to watch your babies. Lori has watched both of my children from when my oldest was about 5 months old and he is now turning 3. I have trusted her from day one. She is caring, patient, reliable and...
Linsey M
5.0
(4)
My passion is providing a safe, loving atmosphere for children where age appropriate learning and fun and are encouraged and seamlessly woven into the fabric of the day. My ultimate goal is to support my day care families in the creation of happy, compassionate children who feel good about...
5.0
"Debi's Daycare is filled with warmth, structure and opportunities to learn. My daughter looks forward to her days with Debi, as she always has great activities planned for the children.
Being a working parent can be challenging, but knowing your child is under...
Katie F
3.7
(3)
I'm a certified Preschool Teacher, with an specialization background with Infants and Toddlers. I also have a current California Teaching credential in Early Child Development. I have 25+ years of experience in the Child Development field, 10 years as a family child care provider.
Our program...
5.0
"I cannot express how absolutely wonderful and fantastic Happy Times is!
Our son 5, and daughter 3, have been going here for a couple of years and from day one, Maria and all of the staff have educated, loved and nurtured our children as if they were their own....
Sally S
5.0
(1)
We offer a loving environment for all ages. Our facility is a home environment which offers many advantages for your children. Child to teacher ratio is small so your child will get individual attention for love and learning. We offer loving infant care with loving individual attention.
We...
5.0
"I had my children with Anna and Mary from infancy until my girls went off to kindergarten. They were so loving towards them. I was amazed at how much they learned. They did a lot of hands on fun learning. And Even though it's a home environment, they were...
Clara B
5.0
(4)
A Place For Your Child To Grow! Garden Growers Family Daycare is a licensed and insured family owned and operated daycare, originally started over 30 years ago by my grandmother . We are based on love, education and family values. Every child is unique and we believe that success and growth come...
5.0
"The best daycare to get your child enrolled in. You can tell that the instructor actually loves what she does and doesn't do it just for money. she works with you unlike other daycare if you are 15 minutes late 30 minutes late she rarely will ever charge a late fee...
Janee B
5.0
(7)
Quality home child care
Learn & Play provides a caring, peaceful, kind, nurturing, happy and safe environment for your kids to grow.
We want to be the home away from home for you kids.
Well qualified and trained staff
All staff background checked
Spacious newly finished and decorated...
5.0
"Shirin makes a very comfortable and fun environment for kids of any age. My daughter is 3 and has been attending since she was 15 months. She's always treated my son and daughter as if they were her own. They come home tired and excited to go back the next day. She...
Jessica R
5.0
(2)
Little Star is an in-home family day care, licensed by the state of Maryland, that offers a nurturing and active environment for infants and toddlers. Little Star is owned and operated by Alem Berhanu, who has over 15 years of childcare experience and believes in the importance of creating a...
5.0
"We are so happy with our experience at Little Star daycare. Alem is a warm and loving care-giver, and her home is bright and clean. Our son has been with her over a year and has thrived during his time with her. He has learned many words in sign language, how to...
Liz
4.4
(7)
About my Home Daycare
My name is Reina and I got daycare license for caring children in my home and I only speak Spanish but I will get help with the interviews
My vision is to provide quality time in a clean, safe and reliable environment for families who need care outside the home.
I am a...
5.0
"Reina took care of my 3 month old son for two weeks and I couldn't be more appreciative. She was super attentive and sent me detailed reports every day re: sleep, eating and diaper changes. I was worried about having someone care for him as he was a little colicky...
Susan V
5.0
(4)
I began babysitting my nephews when I was about 12. It always came very natural to me- I'm a born caregiver!
I went on to babysit other children via newspaper ads & by word of mouth, for several years. Some time after that, I got a job at a daycare center. I started out as a van driver, lunch...
5.0
"I've been taking my daughters to Kim's for over a year! They love her----they call her mom at times! And I love how creative she is with the agenda (great crafts and learning themes each day)! I'd highly recommend her to anyone wanting your child in a home-type...
Lindsey S
5.0
(1)
CALLING ALL SCHOOL TEACHERS!!
Donna's Little Darlings in Home Daycare is interviewing now for Fall openings!!
I also have several before/after school openings!
**Boone County Schools' schedule.
School Year Hours: Monday-Friday- 6:30am-4:30pm.
Closed all days that Boone County Schools...
5.0
"I have known Donna Scott for over three years and she cared for my daughter from the age of 1 to 4.
We met when my husband and I were interviewing childcare workers for our daughter. Donna seemed very confident, caring and explained to us in detail how she ran her...
Sharon P
5.0
(3)
Infant Spot available>
240-476-4091
Bilingual Spanish/English daycare in a spacious single family home. many years experience with infants and toddlers. Organic home cooked menu provided, 2 caregivers, preschool curriculum, separate sleeping area, Spacious play areas, big fenced back yard.
5.0
"Ms. Gabby is the most loving, caring person and we could not be more lucky and grateful to have found her to care for our son!!! She has become another member of our family. Leaving your baby in the hands of someone else for the first time can be nerve-wracking,...
Andrea B
5.0
(10)
Jonah's Ark ABC Daycare is accredited by the State of New York and Family Services. The Staff is CPR & First Aid Certified. Jonah's Ark ABC is Licensed to administer medication. We offer an environment of a place like home, more intimate, offering a smaller child "teacher" ratio, enabling each...
5.0
"My daughter started with Jonah's Ark when she was 3 months old. As a first time mom, I was very nervous about starting any kind of day care and of course wanted the best for my daughter. Liz is definitely the best. My daughter developed so much mentally,...
Dana T
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Ayer, MA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in Ayer, MA?
Drop-in daycare near you in Ayer, MA can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in Ayer, MA accept?
Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in Ayer, MA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in Ayer, MA?
While drop-in daycares in Ayer, MA may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in Ayer, MA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Ayer, MA, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!