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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Hyde Park, MA

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

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Honey Pot Family Child Care

287 Cherry Street West Newton, MA

5.0(6)

8 mi

Hello ! My name is Ivana, and I opened my Licensed Family Child Care program in August, 1981. I offer Full-time, Part-time and summer care. I believe that it is important to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment for your child, one where social, emotional and intellectual growth are promoted and encouraged. I care for children as if they were my own, and I have structured my program to be an extension of your home environment. The atmosphere is one of a large family, and respect for oneself and others are encouraged through love, praise and positive reinforcement. My current license capacity is 10, as posted on my license. I work with a full time and part time licensed assistants. All family Child Care Educators must carry out a routine that is flexible and responds to the needs and interest of children in care. The routine must include activities that foster the physical needs of the children in care, with at least 60 minutes of physical activity everyday. Child-initiated and educator-initiated activities and daily outdoor play, weather permitting, is always something we strive for. We have developed a curriculum that engages children with developmentally appropriate activities and specific learning experiences. Our curriculum includes learning self-help skills that foster independence, opportunities to gain problem solving and decision-making competencies, and leadership skills and opportunities to learn about proper nutrition and personal safety. I am also responsible for providing an environment that promotes cultural, social and individual diversity. Progress reports will be completed periodically for all children in care. I will also provide daily written reports for children 12 months old and under. We provide healthy well-balanced breakfasts, lunches and 2 hearty snacks daily. I am full-blooded Italian, and truly love sharing healthy meals and snacks with my children! Daily curriculum varies depending on group ages and needs, but a variety of activities are always provided throughout the day: coloring, painting, play dough, puzzles, free play, singing, dancing, reading books, listening to music, talking about weather, water play, sand play, bubbles, slides, nature walks, blocks, toy trucks and cars, trains, animals, dolls, dress up clothes, and circle time--just to name a few! Life with children is always active and exciting! Please contact me, if you'd like to know more!

Joanne H. says "Can I give more than 5 stars? Ivana and Angela have been taking care of our daughter since she was 6 months old and she is now 2. Whenever we drop her off...

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Camp Young Judaea

22 Priscilla Cir Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Camp Young Judaea serves children ages 8-15. Located on 168 acres on the shores of Lake Baboosic, our waterfront features two waterski/wakeboard power boats, canoes, kayaks, sailboats, paddle boats, and windsurfers. Camp facilities include eight tennis courts, several playing fields, basketball and volleyball courts, archery and riflery ranges, radio station, outdoor adventure course, a large modern dining room, sturdy wooden cabins, and several other spacious indoor facilities, including a gym/theater, arts and crafts studio, and rec hall. Shabbat services are held in a beautiful grove, sheltered by towering pine trees. Music, dance, drama, and Judaica are integral parts of our program. A private, non-profit camp operated by Friends of Young Judaea, Inc., the camp now serves more than 350 children each month from a variety of Jewish backgrounds and from all over the United States, Canada, and abroad. We are the original Camp Young Judaea, but we are not affiliated with the Young Judaea movement or any other camps. The daily program consists of a mix of mandatory and elective activities, supervised by college-aged specialty staff. Most of our staff are former campers, and we also hire counselors from Israel, England, France, Australia, and South Africa. In-camp competitions and events, bunk activities, plays, sports, Judaica seminars, Color War, music, trips, and marvelous evening programs create a dynamic, exciting atmosphere of ruach (spirit), fun, camaraderie, and learning.
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Little Owl Family Childcare

1029 Boylston St Newton Highlands, MA

6 mi

Little Owl Family Childcare is located in Newton Highland (walk to Green Line Eliot Station). We are a bilingual program (English & Chinese) for young children. Breakfast, lunch and snack included each day. Provider has an early education degree and 7 years childcare center experience.
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Ezknowledge Child Care Academy

351 Winchester St Newton, MA

6 mi

15 years on the market EZKnowledge Child Care Academy is a year round day care for children 15 months -5 years old Children can be enrolled in 2-5 full day programs We offer specialized learning programs for young children, from toddlers through the early school years, in an enriched, positive, and exciting learning and play environment.
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Crimson Crayons

54 Audubon Drive Walpole, MA

10 mi

Crimson Crayons is a licensed family daycare that is committed to providing the highest quality of early education and care to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children. Our mission is to foster an environment that supports the development of the whole child by implementing a curriculum and practices that are geared towards your child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Crimson Crayons focuses on the advancement of positive self-esteem, self-expression, autonomy, social awareness, and school readiness in a safe, loving, and caring environment.
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Ms. Jocelin's NeighborSchool

2925 WASHINGTON STREET Roxbury, MA

5 mi

Jocelin 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 6 children in a warm home environment in Roxbury. Jocelin has been a provider since 2012 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in June, 2018. As a licensed provider, Jocelin 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 Jocelin 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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Ms. Marian's NeighborSchool

647 MASSACHUSETTS AVE Boston, MA

6 mi

I want to see growth and development in the kids. That is the key aspect of my program for me. I believe that communication, consistency, and structure are key elements to growth and development. I also value the communication and relationship with parents, because that's where everything starts. I know that if the children see a good bond between the parents and me, it is easier for the children to bond with me too. I even encourage parents, when they can, to stay with the kids in my home for an hour or so the first couple of days in the program so that the children ease into it better. I strive for both parents and children to feel comfortable to ensure the highest level of care, growth, and development. I am always there for the parents, whether they need my help as an emergency on a weekend or want to drop by the program anytime during the day. They might catch us doing some of our favorite activities, like circle time where they all can participate, floor activities, or playing music. I treat each child as my own but adhere to what parents say is best. I am very attentive to allergies and am happy to give the children preferred snacks provided by the parents. 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. Ivette's NeighborSchool

81 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA

7 mi

At Ms. Ivette's NeighborSchool children are made to feel safe and supported in everything they do. From potty training to practicing Spanish, each child is assisted in a way that meets their individual needs and helps them succeed. When the weather is nice we spend lots of time exploring the world around us and talking about all of the things we see in nature, like leaves, sticks and rocks. When the weather's not cooperative, we make the most of our time inside by dancing, singing, doing arts and crafts, practicing shapes, colors, letters and numbers, and reading stories. Everything children learn at this age is critical to their future success, so we make sure each child has the attention and tools they need to learn and grow, with lots of hugs and laughter along the way! 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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Guild Hall

17 Sellers St Cambridge, MA

8 mi

Guild Hall Learning Makerspace is a unique educational space that offers a variety of opportunities for young learners to explore their interests in technology, engineering, art, and more. Our Studio is open to ages 8-17 and provides access to state-of-the-art studio and equipment year-round. We offer Summer Camps and Studio Memberships for kids and teens. Our Summer Camps provide a fun and engaging environment for young learners to explore their interests and develop new skills. With themes ranging from robotics to art, there's something for every maker at Guild Hall Learning. Our Studio Membership program allows students to continue developing their skills and working on their own projects throughout the year. With a variety of membership options available, we're confident that there's something for every maker at Guild Hall Learning.
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The Apple Tree Family Childcare

399 Goddard Ave Brookline, MA

5 mi

At The Apple Tree Family Childcare, we provide a warm, nurturing, and loving home environment where your child can grow, explore, and thrive. Our play-based program supports early development through creativity, curiosity, and hands-on discovery. we emphasizes bilingual education, introducing young learners to both English and Spanish through engaging activities and play. We focus in safety and social- emotional development helps children to understand their needs and manage their emotion in a positive and supportive way. We proudly care for children ages 3 months to 5 years, offering a safe and engaging space that feels like family.
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Ms. Heidi's NeighborSchool

126 Day Street Apt. 1 Jamaica Plain, MA

4 mi

Heidi 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 6 children in a warm home environment in Jamaica Plain. Heidi has been a provider since 2017. As a licensed provider, Heidi 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 Heidi 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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Ms. Marina's NeighborSchool

26 Walnut Street Dedham, MA

3 mi

I love having both play and education work together to create the best environment possible for the kiddos. I strive for them to be more independent and completely prepared for school when they leave my care. To this end, we do lots of projects, from arts and crafts developing all sorts of necessary physical and mental skills, to sciences and other academic areas of learning. Every day we have circle time where we talk about the seasons, the weather, the days of the week and months of the year, we count forward and backward, read some books, we do it all! Plus, we change themes every 2 weeks so that the kids can be immersed in different topics and learn fully. A fun tip for parents about my program is that we have a WhatsApp group chat for the program where every day I post pictures and activities in there. Parents know what their child is up to every day! Then, if anyone needs anything, parents are free to call or text me anytime. 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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Scribble Dibble

64 Rangeley Road West Newton, MA

8 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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Little Sprouts - Brighton

640 Washington St Brighton, MA

7 mi

Little Sprouts Brighton is conveniently located in the heart of Brighton�s Oak Square in a charming historic brick building that has been completely renovated for a modern experience. Beautiful arched windows in every classroom allow in an abundance of natural light, while glossy bamboo floors and cheerful, vibrant colors on the walls make walking through the doors of this school a complete delight. This school features a sprawling private playground and, for those days when outdoor play is just not possible, 1000+ square feet of indoor play space packed with age-appropriate equipment. Little Sprouts Brighton provides an ideal environment for infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten children to learn and develop the skills that will inspire a lifelong love of learning.
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MIT Language Acquisition Lab

32 Vassar Street MIT 32D808 Cambridge, MA

8 mi

We run virtual online research studies in the form of short, fun games that kids can play from home. These games help us understand how children learn and use language.
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Children's Genius Planet

426 Hunnewell Street Needham, MA

6 mi

Children's Genius Planet is the educational daycare center and learning preschool/PreK. We also offering Afterschool program for children age 5 and up. We have extra curriculum group classes for children ages 3-5, 5-7, 7-9 years old such as phonics, reading, spelling and vocabulary and many others. We have summer program from middle of June till beginning of September. Full day, extended, day, half day.
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Ms. Maria's NeighborSchool

29 WAVERLY ST Roxbury, MA

5 mi

During a typical day at Maria's Family Daycare, when the children arrive, I greet them and show them how to remove their jackets and wash their hands. I tell them to play for a few minutes while Ms. Maria gets breakfast ready, and when they are finished, we wash hands, and they go back to playing while I clean up. Then we do diaper changes and wash hands to get ready for circle time. We sing the ABCs and start the day by asking who knows what day it is. I have songs for each day of the week. We break for a few minutes and get the materials ready for the next activity of the day. After that, we clean up and do some body exercises - sometimes we do free play and other times we make a circle and start to dance. I observe the children during this time and take notes. I use a curriculum program called Curriculo de Primera Infancia. Days include science, math, music, and reading time, all of which are tailored to our theme of the day. For example, children use plastic scissors to try to cut paper and show what is around them, and in our community. I have lots of photos and clothes for dress up in the Dramatic Play area - along with fruits and vegetables. I also teach them about healthy habits and the parts of the body. I share different cultures through food, language and photos. At mealtime, I show them how to sit well and use good manners to chew with their mouths closed and use a napkin. I show them it is important to eat healthily. I also show them how to discard leftovers in the trash and that we don't touch anything else until hands are washed and we have brushed our teeth. 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. Letoya's NeighborSchool

55 Woodhaven Street Mattapan, MA

2 mi

My child care philosophy is inspired by the kids I've cared for throughout my life and what's worked for them. For example, my son is super active, always running around and playing. So I've created a variety of activities throughout the day for all kids and interests-from physical games when we have a lot of energy, to reading and arts and crafts when the children want to relax or have quiet time. Above all, I am always open to feedback from parents. I love working with parents to create the experience that works best for their children and families. 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. Retresha's NeighborSchool

44 Julian Street Dorchester, MA

6 mi

I was excited to start my own family child care program in 2018 to be able to bring something new to the care options for parents. I am proud that my program is unique in that we embrace bringing creative arts to the young children, such as art, music, and theater. Our program believes Integrated learning is much more than just exposure to different forms of art while at school. Arts is an approach to teaching and learning in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form. We use various forms of art (drama, music, storytelling, puppets, visual arts, and creative movement) as primary pathways to learning. We work with each child to foster their developmental skills in each area by implementing a creative curriculum to do lesson plans, etc. The children go on field trips to the library, children's museum, zoo, Aquarium, Puppet museum, and indoor play area seasonally. While we follow a creative arts curriculum, we do change activities often throughout the day and have the typical circle time, we build with blocks, the kids learn science, and more. In terms of schedule, we are structured as a preschool might operate, but the kids get so much more with creative arts and a home setting in the mix. 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. Linda's NeighborSchool

96 FAYETTE ST Watertown, MA

8 mi

Since I opened Linda's Family Child Care in 2002, my mission has been to provide excellent, licensed child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a family child care home. I believe parents shouldn't struggle when deciding between a family child care and a center or preschool. Their children should receive the best of both worlds. So, I created a child care program that offers the closeness, attentiveness, and homeyness of a warm and nurturing home environment as well as the stimulation, learning experiences, and variety of a center or preschool. 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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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Hyde Park, MA

Drop-in daycare near you in Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, 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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