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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Wakefield, MA

Donna's Daycare

5.0

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

- Sarah

Little Star Of Ours

5.0

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 daycare and it was a great fit -- we'd highly recommend Jennie, Jes and Little Star.

- Shannon L.

Daisy Family Daycare

5.0

My son started here at the beginning of this year and it's honestly been the best experience ever. He's 2.5 now and hisgrowth is exciting, he's very social and outgoing, knows the whole alphabet, numbers, colors, animals omg everything he always surprises me when he recognizes something "mummy...

- Aleksandra

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

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.

Drop-in daycares in Wakefield, MA

Donna's Daycare

Donna's Daycare

2 Grafton St, Wakefield, MA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"Cute place and a very low price for very high quality care!! Love this place!!!!!!!!"

Sarah


Ms. Kahina's NeighborSchool

Ms. Kahina's NeighborSchool

24A Richardson Avenue, Wakefield, MA

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...

Ms. Krystina's NeighborSchool

Ms. Krystina's NeighborSchool

57 Madison Ave, Wakefield, MA

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...

Express Employment Professionals

107 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA

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

Perfect Fit Nanny Agnecy

128 Nahant Street, Wakefield, MA

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...

Golden Rule Preschool

271 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA

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,...

YMCA Camp Newman

619 Camp Fuller Rd, Wakefield, MA

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...

Little Star Of Ours

Little Star Of Ours

3 Palermo Street, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(5)

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...
5.0
"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 daycare and it was a great fit -- we'd highly recommend Jennie, Jes and Little Star."

Shannon L.


Daisy Family Daycare

Daisy Family Daycare

42 Wildcrest Ave, Billerica, MA

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.


Sprague House Family Child Care

Sprague House Family Child Care

59 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA

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


Learning Cottage Preschool

Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA

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
"I am currently working as a licensed assistant teacher at Learning Cottage Preschool and have enrolled my own son too. Shabana the owner and lead teacher is very focused on curriculum, educational as well as gross motor skills of every child in the center. I am a...

Salija G.


Little Apple Daycare

Little Apple Daycare

4 Butterfield Rd, Saugus, MA

5.0

(1)

Little Apple Bilingual Daycare is a family owned, State Licensed childcare serving the needs of families in the Greater Saugus Area. We offer education and care for children, ages from 3 months to 6 years. Business Since: 2014. Total Employees:2-10. Credentials: State licensed, First Aid...
5.0
"Congratulations to Yu Hong to move her Little Apple Daycare in Saugus Ma, Wakefield line.My son went to Little Apple Daycare when he was two.He was happy to be there, and I had to try hard to get him going home when I picked him up at the end of the day.YuHong took...

Yu X.


Allie's Tots

Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street, Arlington, MA

5.0

(1)

I provide family child care on a full-time basis for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Spots are now available for full-time care, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in Arlington Heights (convenient to Route 2 off the Park Avenue Exit). When I was a working mom, I felt such fear and...
5.0
"It wasn't easy searching for someone to care for my infant girl. Even the second time around, I worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that I would feel comfortable leaving my baby with while I returned to work. I worried that someone else could not know...

Sarah P.


L. Family Daycare

L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 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...
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone that I know looking for a safe, reliable and nurturing daycare. My first son started there when he was around 10 months and he absolutely loved it there, I never had any issues and he was always safe, I never for a...

Kristin S.


Toddle Inn Daycare

Toddle Inn Daycare

10 Sumner Rd, Salem, MA

5.0

(1)

Toddle Inn Daycare is a licensed home daycare that has been in business for the past 22 years. We offer a nationally recognized Mother Goose preschool curriculum for children of all ages. My home is in Salem, on the Swampscott/Marblehead line and resides in a quiet neighborhood with a large fenced...
5.0
"For me, selecting who to leave my 4-month old infant with was one of the hardest, most gut-wrenching experiences - but, Corinne and her awesome team of assistants made it easy. From the second you enter her clean and inviting home, you know you have found...

Anna L.


Stepping Stones Family Care

Stepping Stones Family Care

47 Clifton Street, Malden, MA

5.0

(1)

Stepping Stones is a warm and nurturing community where your infant, toddler, or preschool child will thrive socially and academically. It is a fully licensed daycare/preschool that is run by a BPS teacher and mother of two from a gorgeous and spacious Victorian home across the street from a newly...
5.0
"We were so lucky to find this type of care for our daughter. While at Stepping Stones, our daughter grew so much on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. It was so fun to pick her up to see what else they did and learned that day (the daily reports are...

Mike A.


Red Apple

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

5.0

(16)

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
"100% would HIGHLY recommend Red Apple Daycare. We enrolled our daughter here at 3 months and Jing was nothing but perfect. She was careful with protocol, caring, attentive, and an excellent provider, and would share daily pictures and videos. This is our first...

John-michael C.


Shining Stars Daycare

Shining Stars Daycare

45 Pembroke St, Medford, MA

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 unless...
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.


Tiny Tots Daycare

Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave, Winchester, MA

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 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 exquisitely clean. My daughter will be attending kindergarten in the fall I this year and unfortunately will be...

Lindsey K.


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