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

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

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Donna's Daycare

2 Grafton St Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Welcome - I am a certified & licensed home child care provider. Immediate openings, accepting newborns, infants & toddlers. Hours 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Looking to provide superior care for your child in a loving home environment. Please call or email with any questions or to set up a appointment donnachez@comcast.net. I offer flexible schedules and competitive rates.

Sarah says "Cute place and a very low price for very high quality care!! Love this place!!!!!!!!"

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Ms. Kahina's NeighborSchool

24A Richardson Avenue Wakefield, MA

< 1 mi

Ms. Kahina's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Wakefield, 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. Kahina's daycare in Wakefield, 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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Ms. Krystina's NeighborSchool

57 Madison Ave Wakefield, MA

< 1 mi

Ms. Krystina's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Wakefield, 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. Krystina's daycare in Wakefield, 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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YMCA Camp Newman

619 Camp Fuller Rd Wakefield, MA

78 mi

The YMCA Camp Newman in Wakefield, Massachusetts encourages healthy and active lifestyles in a fun and safe environment among the children. They offer swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and traditional, yet fun-filled day camp activities. Each week has a field trip to a nearby attraction or a special activity that serves as the highlight of the week. They are accredited by the American Camp Association.
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Express Employment Professionals

107 Audubon Rd Wakefield, MA

< 1 mi

Express Employment Professionals is a staffing agency specializing in temporary and permanent placements for light industrial, office/clerical and accounting job openings.
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Golden Rule Preschool

271 Vernon St Wakefield, MA

< 1 mi

Established in 1954, Golden Rule Preschool offers a non-denominational preschool program for children. It serves children ages three to four years old. It aims to provide a loving environment to help children reach their fullest potential. The Preschool strives to enhance every child's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. It's curriculum various developmentally appropriate and learning experiences. It has a maximum capacity of handling up to thirty-five children.
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Perfect Fit Nanny Agnecy

128 Nahant Street Wakefield, MA

< 1 mi

Save yourself time and energy by letting Perfect Fit Nanny Agency do the search for you. All of our Nannies and babysitters fill out an extensive application and are interviewed by Ashley Perin. After the interview I follow up with their references and do valid backgrounds check along with a CORI check. Our mission at Perfect Fit Nanny Agency, LLC. is to find you and your family the most compatible and reliable Nanny for your child. All of our Nannies are pre-screened and have had background checks along with a CORI check. We provide you and your family with background checks along with CORI checks to insure trust in the people you hire to take care of your children.
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Liv Child

4 Layton Ave Wakefield, MA

< 1 mi

in hone child care
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Wakefield KinderCare

607 NORTH AVE WAKEFIELD, MA

1 mi

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Red Apple

91 Belmont St Everett, MA

5.0(16)

7 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.

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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Little Sprouts North Andover

2324 TURNPIKE ST NORTH ANDOVER, MA

5.0(2)

8 mi

Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted preschool and school-age programs or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Little Sprouts North Andover – Middleton is a beautiful, modern schoolhouse designed to inspire learning in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. The school is spacious and brightly lit, streaming sunshine into the classrooms daily. Two playgrounds each feature a variety of materials, structures, and equipment to continue the learning outside in the fresh air. Throughout the day, every activity is intentionally crafted to encourage children to explore new concepts, ask questions, and delight in the joy of discovery. Little Sprouts North Andover – Middleton is conveniently located on Route 114, with easy access to downtown North Andover, Andover, and Middleton.

Alex L. says "We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our...

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Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

202 Grove Street Belmont, MA

4.5(2)

9 mi

Thanks for choosing Sarah's Family Childcare. Our goal is to provide a program that will benefit the child, the parent and the community. We are committed to the development of a well-rounded child with a positive self-image. Our program is designed to expand the individuality of each child by providing an atmosphere of warmth, support and encouragement. Our program centers around socialization and learning through play. This is augmented by monthly planned curriculum. We offer two meals and two snacks including breakfast,morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack for kids over 15 months. At Sarah's Family Childcare, your child will participate in developmentally-appropriate activities throughout the day, Such as: Circle Time , Art\Project time, Music Time , Dancing Time, Outdoor activities , Story Time , and Pr-writing Activities.

Ron P says "Sarah's is great. We sent our son their when he was young. We definitely recommend it."

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Sprague House Family Child Care

59 Endicott Street Danvers, MA

5.0(1)

8 mi

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 well fed! Reopened 8/19/2020. To arrange a visit, please call. Availability: Immediate full time openings for 2-3 year old. February 15, 2021 opening for 3 months-15 months.

Jenna says "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...

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Little Star Of Ours

3 Palermo Street Cambridge, MA

5.0(5)

9 mi

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. Sand and Water play. Dramatic play. Building Blocks. Science and Math Activities. Local Field Trips.

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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Little Forest Family Day Care

90 Beach St Malden, MA

5.0(3)

5 mi

Dear parents, My name is Patria, I have an extensive training in childcare and child development, state certified, and 5+ years of experience. Our program offers a safe environment conducive to learning, allowing the child to explore the world in a safe - child proof- environment with indoor / outdoor playtime. I am fully bi-lingual in Spanish. We work with mixed-age curriculum and offer fresh healthy food daily. We are centrally located, and offer off street parking. Thank you for taking the time to read our profile!

Michelle D. says "Patria is the absolute best! I visited at least 10 daycares before finding Patria. My daughter has been with her since she was 3 months old and I...

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Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave Winchester, MA

5.0(8)

5 mi

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, Shapes, ABC's, Numbers and much more. Usually we tailor the lesson depending on the child's ability and needs. For older children we do daily activities including arts and crafts, writing practice, phonics, coloring and much more. Our daycare also provides an excellent social environment for children and young toddlers. The toddlers play together in a room and do activities under supervision while the older children are taught in a &quot;classroom&quot; style so that we may prepare them for kindergarten. Other activities are listed below Arts and crafts Field trips to the library Play time in our gated backyard Story time Trips to the park (located less than one minute from our home) We provide fresh home made breakfast and lunch everyday to all children including snacks Please feel free to contact us at anytime and we will be happy to give you more information or schedule a meeting Thank you for showing interest in our daycare! Tiny Tots Daycare

Lindsey K. says "My daughter has been going to Zarqua for the pay two years. Zarqua is so organized and so structured. The kids' play, nap and learning areas are always...

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La Creche Daycare

5 Crawford Rd Burlington, MA

5.0(22)

7 mi

Due to COVID-19, La Creche Daycare program and environment has been paired to promote the new health and safety Massachusetts requirements. Thank you for your interest in my family daycare. My name is Meryem and I have two precious kids, one 13-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy. I live in Burlington, MA. I have a safe &amp; comfortable environment &amp; fun learning within my home. You can rest assured that your childcare needs will be met, I am an EEC licensed provider and I work with my assistant who is EEC certified and teacher I speak English, French and Arabic, my assistant speakers English and Spanish Full-time and part-time available; Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you &amp; your family!

Care Member says "We just love La Creche Daycare. Meryem and Angela are just amazing. Both my kids go there, and we are beyond happy. They go the extra mile to make sure...

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Bright Start Daycare

419 WOBURN ST Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Bright Start Treasure House is a Christian daycare. Our curriculum offers pretty much the same a center would. What differentiates us is that we offer individual attention and we offer an opportunity for children to get ready for the real world by learning how to become tolerant to one another due to the age difference between children. We believe children are able to absorb abundantly more than we actually expect and for that we emphasize children to learn daily: thanksgiving, pledge to the flag and basic Spanish words, and make exercise part of their daily routine.

Ashley M. says "we have been at Bright Start since October and my daughter Brianna LOVES everyone here. Miss. Stephanie is awesome in every way, you can tell she LOVES...

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Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

32 Morris St. Everett, MA

5.0(1)

7 mi

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 highways and are on the way if you head into Boston every day, which makes for easy drop-off and pick-up! I am happy to work on age-appropriate learning, motor skills, and do lots of fun arts &amp; crafts and activities. I have been caring for kids (from infants to teens) in some capacity or another for 20 years, and have previously worked as a counselor at a boys and girls club as well as a substitute teacher for elementary-aged kids. I am CPR and first aid certified, specifically in child/infant CPR. If you have any other questions or specific requests, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to work with your family for your childcare needs, in a caring, stable, clean, smoke-free, reliable home environment!

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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Gamaland Family Child Care

44 Myrtle St Lynn, MA

5.0(7)

6 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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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA

Drop-In Daycares in Wakefield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares

Donna's Daycare

Cute place and a very low price for very high quality care!! Love this place!!!!!!!!

- Sarah

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...

- Care member

Little Sprouts North Andover

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our...

- Alex L.

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

Drop-in daycare near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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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