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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Bedford, MA

Star Family Daycare

5.0

It was our first experience in putting our little girl in a childcare. Rachida made our experience wonderful. She is really welcoming and she cares not only about our baby's interest, but with ours as well. Star family daycare is so clean and safe for our child. I wish her the best of luck!

- Sara M

Shirin Family Day Care

5.0

Our son started care with Ms. Ahmed when he was 12 weeks old. From the very start, he was always happy and content when we picked him up each day. Ms. Ahmed provided a very nurturing and loving environment. We loved receiving pictures and videos of my son during the day and seeing how much fun he...

- EJ

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

Daisy Family Daycare

5.0

My son started here at the beginning of this year and it's honestly been the best experience ever. He's 2.5 now and hisgrowth is exciting, he's very social and outgoing, knows the whole alphabet, numbers, colors, animals omg everything he always surprises me when he recognizes something "mummy...

- Aleksandra

Learning Cottage Preschool

5.0

My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy.

- Meenal M

Drop-in daycares in Bedford, MA

Science from Scientists

1 Deangelo Drive Suite C, Bedford, MA

Science from Scientists mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. We are able to harness selectively chosen and trained real scientists with advanced STEM degrees to deliver state and national frameworks aligned...

Kreative Kids Child Care

Kreative Kids Child Care

10 Wamesit Rd, Tewksbury, MA

Starting at $65/day

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Kreative Kids Family Child Care. I have been an EEC Educator and Licensed Family Child Care Provider since 1991. I own & operate a Family Day Care with our group of friends being newborn to PreK. Our group is small with up to 6 children. With all the germs and viruses going around in...

Star Family Daycare

693 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA

Starting at $400/wk

4.7

(13)

Rachda F. (Star Family Daycare) located in Medford, Massachusetts is happy to say... we are taking new applications for children from the age of 3 months to 4 years old. As a family daycare we give each child the care and attention that they deserve. Our staff is licensed by Early Education and Care...
5.0
"My son has been going to Star Family Daycare since he was 12 months old (he is now 21 months) and we have had a wonderful experience! Rachida, the owner of Star Family, and her staff are loving, kind, nurturing and supportive of my son's early development. My...

Kristin H


Shirin Family Day Care

Shirin Family Day Care

8 Theresa Road, Stoneham, MA

Starting at $100/day

3.0

(2)

Licensed and certified Montessori teacher in business since 1990, providing an in-home Montessori program for infants and toddlers in a well equipped, safe, warm and loving environment. Small group of children and limited spots are available, individual care and attention for each child is...
5.0
"Our son started care with Ms. Ahmed when he was 12 weeks old. From the very start, he was always happy and content when we picked him up each day. Ms. Ahmed provided a very nurturing and loving environment. We loved receiving pictures and videos of my son during...

EJ


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 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...

Mike F


Daisy Family Daycare

Daisy Family Daycare

42 Wildcrest Ave, Billerica, MA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(5)

Daisy Family Daycare is a licensed provider in Billerica.As a family childcare provider I have been licensed with the Office of Early Education And Care.I also hold degree in Early Childhood Education and I am certified in First Aid and C.P.R. by American Red Cross.My assistant is also trained in...
5.0
"My son attended Daisy Daycare from 2014-2016, before he went to Kindergarten. He had awesome time there and learned quite a lot. The caregivers are very professional and very nice and they made him feel like home all the time. What I liked the most is that they...

Elena I


Learning Cottage Preschool

Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(2)

I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"I am currently working as a licensed assistant teacher at Learning Cottage Preschool and have enrolled my own son too. Shabana the owner and lead teacher is very focused on curriculum, educational as well as gross motor skills of every child in the center. I am a...

Salija G


Ellen's Home Daycare

52 Hayward Road, Acton, MA

Starting at $100/hr

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
"When we found out that we were pregnant, we knew we wanted to send out little bundle to a home daycare setting. When we met Ellen and saw how caring, nurturing, creative and organized she was, we knew we found the one. Our little bundle was born 7 weeks early and...

Rui &


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 going to Big Foot Little Foot since she was 8 weeks old and we love it. This is not a typical daycare center - your child is part of a family. I know that while I am work during the day that my daughter is in a warm and loving environment...

Sarah S


Shining Stars Daycare

Shining Stars Daycare

45 Pembroke St, Medford, MA

Costimate: $345/wk

5.0

(1)

Heavy emphasis of outdoor time - exploring, walks and playground time. Arts, crafts and creative time is the main focus while inside. Fun indoor activities for rainy and very cold days - dance parties, yoga, story time, building forts... Nutritious lunch and snacks will be provided by me...
5.0
"My two year old has been attending Shining Stars for 8 months and my child and I couldn't be happier. Raquel is such a loving and caring person-- I don't trust anyone as much as her with my child. She provides attention and a loving environment, not to mention...

Martha P


Josey's Daycare

Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(5)

Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"Josephine is a great daycare provider , always has a smile on her face while opening her door to us early in the morning very postive , careing , & clean home daycare I highly recommend"

Theresa L


Stoneham Daycare

21 Cherry Avenue, Stoneham, MA

Starting at $9/hr

5.0

(1)

I am an EEC licensed, full-time, in-home day care provider. I have been an EEC licensed childcare provider for over 25 years. As a licensed provider, I am CPR certified as well as skills in first-aid training. I am licensed to have six children ranging in ages from infant to four-years-old. I offer...
5.0
"Both of my children have grown up with Donna. Each one started at age 5 months for three days a week, and gradually increased to full time. Over the past six years, she has been flexible and accommodating to our needs as a growing family with two working parents....

Lauren A


Tiny Tots Daycare

Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave, Winchester, MA

Starting at $55/day

5.0

(8)

We are a daycare currently residing in a quiet part of Winchester, MA. We take care of all children between the ages of infancy to 5 years. Tiny Tots daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For babies and toddlers we cover a range of subjects such as Colors,...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Zarqua for the pay two years. Zarqua is so organized and so structured. The kids' play, nap and learning areas are always exquisitely clean. My daughter will be attending kindergarten in the fall I this year and unfortunately will be...

Lindsey K


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...

Live'n'Learn Family Child Care

Live'n'Learn Family Child Care

34 Harvard Street, Lowell, MA

Starting at $40/day

I have been a licensed family child care educator in my home since January of 1989 while raising my own six children. During this time, I have also earned my Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, all in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration concerning communication disorders and...

The Sunshine Montessori School

The Sunshine Montessori School

17 Hutchinson Rd, Lexington, MA

Costimate: $299/wk

We are a home-based Montessori school near Lexington Arlington line, now enrolling children from 18 months & up. The Sunshine Montessori School provides a personal home-like environment for young children while also giving them fun and engaging tools to learn and play.

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.

Teachable Moments Family Childcare

Teachable Moments Family Childcare

11 Brookside Lane, Burlington, MA

Starting at $75/day

Hello and thank you for stopping by. :) I am a Licensed Childcare Provider in Burlington, MA offering quality in home care for children ages 3 months to age 5. I have over 24 years of experience and I am a former EEC Certified Preschool Teacher. I provide a safe, nurturing environment where...

Easy Childcare

Easy Childcare

155 Prospect Hill Road, Waltham, MA

Starting at $80/day

I'm a stay at home mom with one child in middle school, one in elementary school and an almost 2 year old. I have over 5 years experience working in residential facilities with troubled youth ranging in age from 5-18. I have been a Girl Scout leader for 4 years with girls starting at 6 years old...

Wicked Cool For Kids

Wicked Cool For Kids

38 Montvale Ave G80, Stoneham, MA

Wicked Cool for Kids is an education company that specializes in customized enrichment programs in science, art, and technology for kids through 6th grade. We have been offering our programs in New England since 2007. We offer an exciting array of after-school programs that extend young...

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