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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Charlestown, MA

We have 60 drop-in daycares in Charlestown, MA! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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Ms. Lody's NeighborSchool

81 BUNKER HILL ST APT 1067 Charlestown, MA

< 1 mi

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, we go to the playground behind my home or the historical navy yard around the corner where the children can learn about history and also play in the water fountain in the summer. We're also partnered with an agency called Child Development that facilitates field trips for the kids as well. We'll go sometimes to the aquarium, go for picnics, and even involve parents in the trips too! We firmly believe that a busy kid is a happy kid! My favorite activity to do with the kids is art. I love working with different mediums and seeing how the children express themselves differently. I am so proud of everything they create! Something that is super important to me is nutrition. I love to cook and always prepare meals for the children that are healthy and filling. I even give parents food when they come to scoop their child up and they give me the best compliments! It makes me so happy to send the children home with a full belly. My overall mission is to provide the highest quality care that I can from the time they're enrolled in my program to the time they set off for school. I provide the educational resources plus the development in other areas, such as social and emotional, that the children need in order to be prepared for the future. And I do it all in the most fun way! When they go to kindergarten or preschool, I know they're all set and that they've developed a love for learning that will stay with them for years to come. What is NeighborSchools? NeighborSchools helps experienced caregivers launch and operate licensed home daycares in Massachusetts. With better ratios and experienced caretakers, home daycare allows for more individualized attention for infants and toddlers. As a parent, you get a trusted partner for the long-term care of your child, right in your neighborhood, at a price you can afford.
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Ms. Lodys's NeighborSchool

81 BUNKER HILL ST APT 1067 Charlestown, MA

< 1 mi

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, but getting the stimulation and socialization that comes with a great daycare. At NeighborSchools, we get it. That's why we partner exclusively with small, home daycares, run by professionals who have years of experience, and are licensed by the state. Each daycare is different and has it's own approach and vibe, based on the experience of the provider who runs it. We welcome you to check out Ms. Lodys's daycare in Charlestown, MA. We recommend this daycare to parents who are looking for a small-scale setting and a provider who will treat your child like one of their own. Spots are limited, depending on the age of your child and your preferred start date, so get in touch and we'll let you know right away whether there's a potential opening for you. Any questions, feel free to call us at (617) 765-1972.
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Super Soccer Stars

1 Thompson Sq Charlestown, MA

< 1 mi

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Gamaland Family Child Care

44 Myrtle St Lynn, MA

5.0(7)

8 mi

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 learning. I am the director and head Teacher at Gamaland Family Child Care. I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. I worked as a Preschool Teacher for 5 1/2 years at a Bilingual Preschool in Boston. I am fully Licensed, certified in first aid and CPR.

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)

7 mi

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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The Children's Garden

80 AYLES RD HYDE PARK, MA

5.0(5)

8 mi

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 cared for always. We include plenty of outdoor time and provide healthy vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, PM snack).

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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Brownstone Kids Academy

227 West Canton St. Boston, MA

5.0(2)

2 mi

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, cognitive, and creative development. Our home-based program allows for a low-stress learning environment while fostering community with weekly yoga, art, music, and language instructors. Our families enjoy the personalization and direct attention their children receive from a class of 6 while also receiving programs available in a larger preschool.

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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Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1 Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)

9 mi

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 K-4, where we dive deep into world culture, history, and science, and offer a wealth of hands-on experiences. We make learning fun, with plenty of opportunities for free and guided play. Your child will be exposed to music, dance, imaginative play, cross-cultural learning, baby sign language, books, books, and more books! Toddlers enjoy daily sensory learning activities, and special, age-appropriate activities, working hands-on with art, science, cognitive learning, fine motor manipulatives, reading and math readiness.

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

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FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

13 BOYD ST WATERTOWN, MA

5.0(1)

6 mi

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 best way for a child to learn. While many daycare centers traditionally offer playtime and enhanced care services without a stronger emphasis on curriculum, our primary objective is and has always been to enrich and enhance the life of every child. Through our varied programs, your child (or children!) will learn very important life lessons right from the beginning. They will learn to be independent, while also learning about teamwork. They will learn the value of leadership, support, emotional responsibility, sharing, and more. At First Path Day Care Center, we have designed our curriculum to encompass many areas that will spark their imagination, encourage curiosity, and make learning fun so your children will be versatile and fully enriched. Field Trips are one of the many tools we use to encourage your children's love of learning at First Path Daycare Center.Over the years our parents have been delighted with the growth and nurturing that their children experience as part of their time with us, and were gracious enough to provide us with testimonials. We promise that as a parent considering First Path Daycare Center, you will be delighted with us too!

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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A Million Smiles

155 Blue Hill Ave Milton, MA

5.0(2)

10 mi

A Million Smiles is a licensed home-based child care program located in Milton, MA. We are a year-round, full-time program, offering nurturing care and quality education to children of all ages. Small group/individualized learning takes place in a loving home environment. An all-inclusive curriculum focuses on empathy, and respect for all while encouraging the natural curiosity and love of learning present in young children.

T. B says "Mrs. Eva is a wonderful educator and provides top notch care to all the children. We love the additional foresight in offering mostly organic products at her...

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Spanish Immersion Montessori School

75 VERNON ST NEWTON, MA

5.0(2)

6 mi

Montessori
Spanish Immersion Montessori offers a total language immersion and multicultural Montessori education in a stimulating, nurturing environment for children ages 15 months-5 years. Our educational programs do much more than teach your child; they instill confidence, independent thought and a-long love of learning. As a parent, the choices you make for your child now will have a profound effect on their future development and success. Make the right choice for your child at Spanish Immersion Montessori.

Care Member says "We absolutely love SIMS! Both our girls attend and their Spanish is impecable, they’re well mannered and compassionate. They’ve learned to respect...

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Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave Waltham, MA

5.0(5)

8 mi

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 day that promote age appropriate learning and skill development.

Kathryn L. says "Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a...

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Pine Village Preschool, Brighton

402 WESTERN AVE BRIGHTON, MA

5.0(1)

4 mi

Pine Village Preschool is a highly respected Spanish Immersion School for Toddlers and Preschoolers with 10 locations in the Greater Boston area. We enroll students as young as 15 months old and children can enroll in our programs at any time during the year. We offer part-time 2, 3, 4 days a week and full-time 5 days a week. We offer a Full day program from 8am to 3:30pm or an Extended day from 8am to 5:30pm.

Catalina O. says "They provided good care for my son for the time that he was with them. Not only did they care about the well being of my son but for myself when I was...

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Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue Melrose, MA

5.0(2)

5 mi

Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC. We are now enrolling for the fall.

James R. says "My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the...

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Scribble Dibble

64 Rangeley Road West Newton, MA

9 mi

I am a face and body artist who specializes in body art. I create at all types of events including birthday parties, festivals, and fairs. I am a former professional child care provider from Parents in a Pinch. I would like the chance to collaborate with you at group events.
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Ms. Catalina's NeighborSchool

39 Lexington Avenue Hyde Park, MA

9 mi

Catalina is a home daycare provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Her license allows her to care for up to 10 children with the presence of a full-time assistant in her home in Hyde Park. Catalina has been a provider since 2016. As a licensed provider, Catalina receives training in safe sleep, childhood nutrition, medication administration and childhood development. Every year she is required to renew her pediatric CPR certificate and attend at least 10 hours of professional development training. Every year, a Licensor from the EEC's regional office does an unannounced home-visit to assess program quality, health & safety practices, and make sure Catalina is meeting the EEC's requirements, including regular progress reports, daily attendance tracking, monthly evacuation drills, etc. Parents love NeighborSchools home daycares. 'I was focused on choosing a program that nurtured my child, but I found one that also nurtured me and helped me become a better parent. I'm always telling my friends to check out home daycare - our experience was so wonderful!' Read more about Courtney Trudell's journey to find the right child care for her family. What is NeighborSchools? NeighborSchools helps experienced caregivers launch and operate licensed home daycares in Massachusetts. With better ratios and experienced caretakers, home daycare allows for more individualized attention for infants and toddlers. As a parent, you get a trusted partner for the long-term care of your child, right in your neighborhood, at a price you can afford.
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The Tot Spot At Home Care

6 Maybrook Street Dorchester, MA

5 mi

Hello! I am a new business starting out, but I have been a caretaker for six years. I am offering a service a little different from other caregivers. My prices are reduced for affordability and based on other services I offer. I believe that education and development are a priority for each child and that sometimes children have a different way of learning, so I work with parents and children to understand what ways they learn the best. I offer temporary or permanent options. Please feel free to ask me any questions or if you d like to view my home daycare before booking.
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Red Apple

91 Belmont St Everett, MA

2 mi

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 also love all the ways that children come to make sense of their world-through dramatic play, art, music, investigations, exploration, thinking mathematically, playing around with language. We like creating opportunities for their learning and supporting and challenging them as they figure things out. Our daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For infants, we focus primarily on emotional development, relationship, and developmental tasks, and are acutely aware of the integrated nature of all these domains of development. We show them the appropriate ways to use the equipment. We make as much as more eye to eye interaction, verbal language, and appropriate equipment to help them to explore the world. We do skin-to-skin contact with infants to let them feel safe and secure. We guide them to practice sit, crawl, stand, walk, and develop their language skills. Toddlers and Preschoolers children are given an explanation of what they are doing that is inappropriate and redirected or told what is appropriate. We guide them to practice sharing, helping, and cooperating. We help them to improve social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. We plan the appropriate curriculum to improve their academic skills, such as literacy, problem-solving, and creative development. I had obtained an Associate degree in Early Childhood and Education. I am in a home Daycare license by the State of MA, CPR, and First Aid Certify, also I am a licensed Early Education Teacher and Lead Teacher. Our language is English and Mandarin. We provide fresh homemade breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day to all children. We hope the families could cooperate with us to support our children to be successful in meeting later school expectations.
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X Y Z Family Child Care

464 Sea St Quincy, MA

10 mi

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 hours are from 7am to 5pm and our rates are $390 per week. Please stop by and visit us and feel free to call if you have any questions.
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The Learning Zone Belmont inc

279 Belmont St Belmont, MA

6 mi

The Learning Zone ibn Belmont is celebrating its 15 year anniversary in the wonderful town of Belmont. We care for children from 1 month to 6 years of age. We have on line cameras that let families see their children at the center during the days. Our staff will become your second family. We love our children and families and are extremely flexible to meet busy families needs.
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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Charlestown, MA

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

Gamaland Family Child Care

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...

- Angela F

Peapod Daycare

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,...

- Liz R.

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...

- Care member

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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