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Drop-In Daycares in Charlestown, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Red Apple

I highly recommend Red Apple to other families! My daughter started there at four months old and left at about 18 months because we moved. I...

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Shining Stars Daycare

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...

- Martha P.

The Children's Garden

My daughter has been attending The Children's Garden for over a year now, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gloria and the...

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Drop-In Daycares Near Charlestown, MA

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Ms. Lody's NeighborSchool

81 BUNKER HILL ST APT 1067 Charlestown, MA

The program is usually bilingual between English and Spanish. The kids get to work with both languages, which gives them a huge advantage in life. I am very hands-on with the kiddos and love to play with them. We play music, we go on field trips, we do art, reading, and tons of engaging learning through play. For outdoor play,...
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Ms. Lodys's NeighborSchool

81 BUNKER HILL ST APT 1067 Charlestown, MA

Ms. Lodys's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Charlestown, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your child is not only in good hands,...
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Super Soccer Stars

1 Thompson Sq Charlestown, MA

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Red Apple

91 Belmont St Everett, MA

5.0(16)
Red Apple is a bilingual family child care that provides a fun educational curriculum. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. The daily interaction with the children is what we find so satisfying. We love watching the reading process unfold and never tire of helping children unlock the mysteries of print. We...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Red Apple to other families! My daughter started there at four months old and left at about 18 months because we moved. I really feel...

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Shining Stars Daycare

45 Pembroke St Medford, MA

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 unless you prefer to send your own...

Martha P. says "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...

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The Children's Garden

80 AYLES RD HYDE PARK, MA

5.0(5)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
The Children's Garden is a Family Childcare Program serving children 2 years and older. Our program schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our hours are 8:30am to 4:30PM. We are a play based program supporting children in developmental appropriate ways. At the Children's Garden, children are valued, loved, and...

Care Member says "My daughter has been attending The Children's Garden for over a year now, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gloria and the environment that...

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X Y Z Family Child Care

464 Sea St Quincy, MA

5.0(10)
We are a provider of family child care services and have been in operation for over 20 years. We offer a nurturing and caring environment that fosters development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. I offer organic food for the children. Our teachers are CDA certified, NAFCC accredited, and EEC lead teachers. Our...

Care Member says "Both of my children, starting at 3 months old until they aged out attended Daycare. Having my children attend Daycare was the best decision we ever...

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L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street Stoneham, MA

4.3(7)
I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 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 the moms and dads. I want them...

Mike F says "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...

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Gamaland Family Child Care

44 Myrtle St Lynn, MA

5.0(7)
Gamaland provides experiences where children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. We are a Bilingual child care program in Lynn, Massachusetts. Our main goal is to nurture and explore each child uniqueness;by providing safe, warm and loving environment that is enriched with opportunities, discovery and...

Angela F says "Gamaland is amazing! A very clean and well organized place . It has a variety of toys for the children to explore and Play. The children has plenty of...

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Peapod Daycare

53 Pearl St Newton, MA

5.0(10)
Peapod Daycare is a family child care service provider located in the Newton area serving children from 3 months to school age. We specialize in bilingual care (English and Mandarin).

Liz R. says "My son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who...

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Little Star Of Ours

3 Palermo Street Cambridge, MA

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 Activities/Social/Emotional development activities....

Shannon L. says "Our almost 3 year old son loved attending Little Star and we were very happy with the quality of care. This was our first time with a smaller family-run...

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Brownstone Kids Academy

227 West Canton St. Boston, MA

5.0(2)
Brownstone Kids Academy is a neighborhood learning center in the heart of Boston that focuses on early childhood development. We believe that children learn best through play in a safe and nurturing environment. The play-based preschool philosophy is designed to enrich the whole child, including social, emotional, physical,...

Carmen B says "Carly at Brownstone is AMAZING!! My kids have never been so excited about anyplace they've ever gone for childcare. They absolutely love her! The location...

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Creative Children Childcare

Julian Street Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
We are new licensed Home Daycare striving to provide a clean safe fun learning environment for children 2-3.5.We offer meals, hands on learning, art, music, theatre, field trips, lesson plans and reasonable rates . We follow a daily schedule working with each child individually to help prepare them for K1. We do accept Vochuers...

Retresha K. says "Very down to earth provider , cares for children, providing quality home care in a family setting. I'm happy we found her"

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Little Kid'z Corner

19 Dietz Road Hyde Park Massachusetts Hyde Park, MA

5.0(3)
Hello, My name is Rose I provide childcare to children ages 6weeks up to 5 years old.I provide a welcoming, educational, nurturing, and safe space where children grow and learn. We provide breakfast lunch Safe and loving home setting Fenced yard and nearby park Hands on curriculum Arts and crafts I look forward to...

Care Member says "I can not speak highly enough of Rose and her wonderful home daycare. My son has been there for over 2 years, since he was 3 months old. Rose welcomes...

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FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

13 BOYD ST WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We believe educating your child includes a well-rounded curriculum of music classes, dance classes, cooking projects and field trips. Children with music instruments--one of the many things the children experience at First Path Daycare CenterWe believe that an education that centers around experiences and excitement is the...

Care Member says "Make this short and First Path Day Care is more than just a daycare for me as it plays a vital role in the overall development of my son. A huge...

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Cathy Daycare

28 Roundwood Rd Newton, MA

5.0(5)
Offering family child care. Please email to cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.

Lulu T. says "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...

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Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

59 Oldfields Road 2 Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
Kidzkollege Early Education and Preschool is, licensed has a Non traditional hour by the department of early childcare education. We served infants, toddlers, before and after school program and weekend care is available. We are family oriented. Guaranteed the safety of each child in our care. Flexibility of receiving your...

Patience O. says "i agree to a five star rating because of the personal experience i had with kidzkollege. try and you will be impressed"

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Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1 Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
Fairmount Hill Child Care is a licensed home daycare and microschool. We offer quality infant and toddler care with excellent ratios - typically 3 adults for 10 children. We offer preschool starting at 18 months, a dynamic, hands-on pre-k program for 4-year-olds, and we follow a secular, literature-based curriculum for grades...

Pauline P. says "ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"

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Ellen Moore's Child Care

12 Worthington Street Boston, MA

5.0(6)
My program is a small, mixed-age group, and we all become very attached to each other--it really is very much like a family. I am located in Boston, close to the Longwood Medical Area. I have a well-equipped home with three levels of interesting space and a small backyard. We also have a wagon-for-six for trips around the...

Michael W. says "Our daughter has been going to Ellen's House for a year and a half and we're already dreading the eventual day that we no longer get to hand off our...

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Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

32 Morris St. Everett, MA

5.0(1)
I am a 32-year-old Mom to a 4-month-old baby girl (and Auntie to 10!) and I am looking to care for 2-3 additional young children in my home. My husband and I own a single-family residence in Everett, MA that has a private, fenced-in backyard and is walking distance to multiple parks, the library, etc. We are also close to major...

Krista C says "I have a 14 month old daughter who Meghan has taken care of multiple times. Not only is she experienced and reliable, she is extremely attentive to all...

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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Charlestown, MA

Drop-in daycare near you in Charlestown, 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.

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 Charlestown, MA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

While drop-in daycares in Charlestown, 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.

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Charlestown, 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!

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