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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Ipswich, MA

Sprague House Family Child Care

5.0

Both our children have been to Marie( we have been with her for 5yrs now). She is warm, friendly and caring. She does age appropriate activities with the kids. We have enjoyed our time with her and we are thankful for all our children have learned and grown with her.

- Jenna

Hyacinth's Family Daycare

5.0

Hyacinth daycare provides daycare in a safe clean environment. Bing and her assistant work with infants , toddlers and preschool children to develop social and motor skills. My granddaughter had been with Bing over 2 years and is always happy and excited to see Mama Bing and Nanay. Each child is...

- Michele B

Tricia Joles Daycare

5.0

My daughter has loved being at Tricia's daycare this year! It has been wonderful to know my daughter was in a safe location where she was getting one-on-one care when needed, as well as expanding her mind with creative play and plenty of outdoor time. The many crafts she came home with and Bible...

- Lisa

Kathy's Daycare

5.0

My son has been going to Kathy's Daycare for just over a year now (started at 6 months old). We've had the best experience with Kathy from the start - she is a great communicator and fabulous with the kids. All of our family is out of state so finding Kathy has been a comforting experience for both...

- Eileen S.

Kids At Play Learning Center, LLC

5.0

We absolutely LOVE Kids at Play! The teachers are caring, come up with interesting learning activities, and communicate with us regularly so we feel completely in the loop. Out little guy loves getting to school every morning!

- Janelle D.

Drop-in daycares in Ipswich, MA

The Playful Pack

18F Mitchell Rd, Ipswich, MA

The Playful Pack is a full service daycare center specializing in superior quality free-range daycare at competitive prices. Both daycare and boarding dogs enjoy all-day access to clean turf-covered yards, climate-controlled indoor play areas, comfortable bedding, fresh drinking water,...

5.0

(1)

Danvers MA home child care provider, licensed, 20 years experience, has openings for children 3 months to 3 years old. Space includes a large outside fenced-in play area, 2 child dedicated bright, inviting playrooms, and nutritious home-cooked hot meals. Pick up your child happy, well rested and...
5.0
"Both our children have been to Marie( we have been with her for 5yrs now). She is warm, friendly and caring. She does age appropriate activities with the kids. We have enjoyed our time with her and we are thankful for all our children have learned and grown with...

Jenna


Hyacinth's Family Daycare

Hyacinth's Family Daycare

134 Centennial Ave., Gloucester, MA

5.0

(9)

* ACCEPTING STATE VOUCHER. * STATE LICENSED. * OPEN from: 7 AM to 5 PM. Our mission at Hyacinth's Family Daycare is to provide a loving, safe, nurturing and fun environment for our children where they can learn and achieve their maximum potential. We believe that the first 5 years is...
5.0
"Hyacinth isn't just our daycare provider, she is family. I've never had another person care as much about my kids as much as she does & care for them with as much tenderness & love as she does. We love her dearly & would be lost without her for sure. I know I...

CHRISTINA G


Tricia Joles Daycare

Tricia Joles Daycare

130 Essex St Box 182A, South Hamilton, MA

5.0

(1)

MORNING DAYCARE FOR PRESCHOOL LEARNERS (2 day, 3 day or 5 day options) I am certified, licensed, and approved by the Early Education and Care department in the state of Massachusetts to provide in-home Daycare. I have been providing this service two years out of my home. I am also CPR and First...
5.0
"My daughter has loved being at Tricia's daycare this year! It has been wonderful to know my daughter was in a safe location where she was getting one-on-one care when needed, as well as expanding her mind with creative play and plenty of outdoor time. The many...

Lisa


Kathy's Daycare

Kathy's Daycare

17 Orchard Street, Beverly, MA

5.0

(5)

Welcome to Kathy's Daycare. I have been a successful Daycare Provider for over twenty years in the same home I raised my own three children. I feel strongly that young children need to be loved, nurtured, and allowed to play in a safe home. I am very caring and believe it is important to teach the...
5.0
"Kathy is currently caring for my 4 year old daughter since she was 3 months old. She also cared for my son from 3 months until he started Kindergarten. Though in 2nd grade, he still prefers to go to Kathy's on "No School Days" instead of the YMCA. When the kids...

Kellie G.


Kravenmore Kids Child Care

Kravenmore Kids Child Care

10 Peabody Avenue, Beverly, MA

WELCOME to Kravenmore Kids Childcare. The children refer to me as Miss Kerri and this is the twelfth year I've operated Kravenmore Kids. I am licensed by the State of Massachusetts for ten children. I'm blessed to have some truly incredible and very qualified assistants and some terrific families. I...

Merrohawke Nature School

Merrohawke Nature School

56R Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA

Merrohawke is a 501c3 nonprofit nature school committed to guiding learning in nature that inspires empathy, resilience, grit, and a deep connection to the earth. Through our summer programs for ages 4 to teens, which take place on land and on the river and sea, and our school year programs, which...

Sunnyviews Family Child Care

Sunnyviews Family Child Care

38 Ashton St, Beverly, MA

SunnyViews is moving to North Andover, MA in November 2018 and looking for new toddlers and preschoolers! At SunnyViews, we believe in learning through age appropriate activities and play. We spend a large amount of time outdoors learning through doing. Meghan has worked with children most of her...

Brenda's Day Care

Brenda's Day Care

34 Colrain Road, Topsfield, MA

I have been in business since the 1990's and have provided for over 60 children in my daycare. I have a warm, loving environment and am able to provide personal, individual care for each child as I keep my group small.

Kids At Play Learning Center, LLC

Kids At Play Learning Center, LLC

41 Centre Street, Danvers, MA

5.0

(3)

No dream is too big; No sky is too high. Teaching children to reach for the stars of success from the beginning. Giving your children a safe and friendly place to learn and grow will help them get off on the right foot in life.
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Kids at Play! The teachers are caring, come up with interesting learning activities, and communicate with us regularly so we feel completely in the loop. Out little guy loves getting to school every morning!"

Janelle D.


5.0

(2)

5.0
"Very nice and modern. There has been no turn around in staff since my child has been attending now, going on 3 years. Love the teachers."

Lisa


Ms. Whitney's NeighborSchool

Ms. Whitney's NeighborSchool

5 Seaview Road, Gloucester, MA

At The Learning Garden Daycare we strive to provide an environment that is safe and allows your child to grow and be creative through music, play, art, language, and physical activity. I want the children to laugh, learn and grow together in a family setting. I promise to provide a safe environment...

Ms. Deb's NeighborSchool

Ms. Deb's NeighborSchool

1 Gee Avenue, Gloucester, MA

A child learns by building on the skills that they have mastered. It is important to know what stage a child is in for each area of development and what they should be able to do next developmentally. Each child is unique and should never be compared to another child. All activities should be...

Janet's Family Day Care

Janet's Family Day Care

27 Millbrook Rd, Beverly, MA

I am a family day care provider in business for 30 years. I am located in a quiet neighborhood in Beverly, Ma. We are always doing fun activities inside and outside. CPR and first aid certified. I have been licensed for 30 years. References available upon request.

Magic Years Cooperative Nursery School

1 Chapel Lane, Manchester by the Sea, MA

At Magic Years our goal is to provide a rich introduction to your child's first group learning experience. The 2 year program offers a "learning through play" approach that prepares children for kindergarten by making school a fun and friendly place to learn. Children express their world through...

Family Child Care

186 Water Street, Newburyport, MA

Warm, fun loving part time child care taker.

Christopher Camp

72 Spring St, Danvers, MA

Christopher Camp in Danvers, Massachusetts seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun camping environment that is fit for the camper’s overall growth and development. It is a campsite that can accommodate 120 campers with different activities and sports recreation for a once in a...

Ms. Susan's NeighborSchool

Ms. Susan's NeighborSchool

676 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA

In my program, the kids come first. I create daily schedules and goals, with the exception to adjust my plans depending on how the children are feeling that day. I want the children to look forward to coming to their program as I want parents to view my home as an extension of their own. It is my...

Andrea Spalding

Andrea Spalding

96 Crane Neck Street, West Newbury, MA

I'm 40 years old, and I'm a stay-home mother with two boys, one that is in Middle School and the other in elementary school. I have a Bachelor's degree in education/psychology from Endicott College. I taught in the public school system until my son was born in 2006. I wanted to be home for my own...

Camp Rotary

372 Ipswich Rd., Boxford, MA

Camp Rotary in Boxford, MA is a childcare and a summer camp for girls by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as horseback riding, aquatics, sports, arts, and general camp.

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