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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Lexington, MA

Big Foot Little Foot Child Care

5.0

We feel so fortunate to have Razia in our lives. Our son attended daycare until he recently moved on to preschool. The children become part of Razia's family, and she takes amazing care to make sure they flourish. Between walks to see the farm animals, to fun in her amazing yard, the kids just...

- Amy A

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

Bcj Family Child Care

5.0

We highly recommend BCJ family childcare. Our daughter has attended BCJ for the past year, she is happy and looks forward to spending the day with the caregivers and her little friends. The space is neat, clean and well structured for the kids. We love the backyard and for our daughter to be able to...

- Anna -

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

Shining Stars Daycare

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 healthy meals/snacks, outdoor and...

- Martha P

Drop-in daycares in Lexington, MA

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.

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.

Empow Studios

Empow Studios

1776 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA

Empow Studios After-School Club (ASC) is a unique care and enrichment program that brings together technology, arts, and play. Whether your child is programming their first robot or creating a self-watering garden in Minecraft, we nurture their creative talent, build up their imagination, and spark...

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
"Razia took care of my daughter Nicole for over 2 years. She and her girls are just lovely. Razia took care of my child as if she were her daughter. I could not thank her enough for being such a wonderful care giver. She was always thoughtful, creative, and...

Agnieszka


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


Bcj Family Child Care

Bcj Family Child Care

9 Beechwood Ave, Watertown, MA

Costimate: $322/wk

5.0

(2)

- Offered by a professional in the field of Early Childhood Education - BS in Human Development - 24 years of experience in the field - Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care - In a safe, well structure, and nurturing environment - A family oriented environment with a great...
5.0
"We highly recommend BCJ family childcare. Our daughter has attended BCJ for the past year, she is happy and looks forward to spending the day with the caregivers and her little friends. The space is neat, clean and well structured for the kids. We love the backyard...

Anna -


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
"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


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


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 daughter has been with Daisy Day Care for almost a year now. She is very shy and does not take changes easily, so we were very worried if she will adjust well. 11 months later, she could not be happier. She had made good friends and opened up so much! We are...

Steven M


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
"We love Josey! Both of my children were enrolled from 3 months - 4 years. Josey is loving, kind, reliable and a wonderful caregiver and person. Both kiddos thrived at her home and loved her cooking too. I highly recommend her!"

Nicole P


Adam's Child Care & Early Education

577 Broadway, Everett, MA

Costimate: $270/wk

5.0

(3)

Dear families, I'm a child care provider state licensed by EEC for 10 children with an assistant, offering first aid and CPR. My program is located on a main street, where there are many parking spaces. We have a fenced backyard loaded with outdoor toys and more. We use all the first floor as...
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found this child care for my son. I was so scared and nervous leaving my baby with someone I barely knew but after more than 3 years here they are like family and love my son like their own. I can't say enough great things!"

Erica


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 loves Zarqa and Tiny Tots. She is learning a ton and having a great time doing it, We are expecting a second kid in the fall and when he/she is ready I'm sure they will love Tiny Tots as much as our daughter does."

Evan


Little Pandas Home Daycare

Little Pandas Home Daycare

15 SYCAMORE ROAD, Newton, MA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(2)

We are a state-licensed bilingual family daycare with an integration of American and Asian cultures. We speak both English and Chinese. We have been serving families in Watertown/Newton area for over 20 years. Our children's families come from various cultural background and nationalities including...
5.0
"My son started to go to Little Pandas Home Daycare since the age of two and half and we absolutely loved it there. The facility is very clean and organized. My son used to get sick a lot in his old big daycare and almost never got sick anymore since he went there....

Xiaojun W


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
"Rachida and her staff are incredibly warm and caring towards my son. He started going to Star Family Day Care in September 2019 (he was 5.5 months old) and he loves it. He has never cried when I drop him off or been crying when I pick him up. In fact, before...

Michelle


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...
4.0
"My experience with this daycare is nothing but positive. My children have been attending this daycare for over 8 years. The provider is a skilled, licenced professional who is compliant with all day care regulations. She is reliable, patient, fun and creative and...

Celestr G


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


Red Apple

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

Costimate: $351/wk

5.0

(14)

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...
5.0
"My daughter loved this place. It's safe, clean and fun. She had a good time there playing with other kids. They were happy and nice to each other. I guess when kids are being taken good care of they are happy kids most likely. The two ladies who run the daycare...

Kathy Z


Cathy Daycare

Cathy Daycare

28 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA

Costimate: $330/wk

5.0

(5)

Offering family child care. Please email to cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.
5.0
"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 weight! She is now 2 years old and really enjoyed her time going to daycare. Cathy has a fenced in yard for the...

Lulu T


Lisa's Place

Lisa's Place

58 Peter Spring Rd., Concord, MA

Costimate: $481/wk

Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care for over twenty years, Lisa's Place, in Concord, MA specializes in childcare for infants through pre-K aged children. We operate like a large family, believing that children benefit significantly from interaction with children of all ages. Our...

Guild Hall

Guild Hall

17 Sellers St, Cambridge, MA

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...

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