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

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

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Ellen's Home Daycare

52 Hayward Road Acton, MA

10 mi

To provide a quality, loving and nurturing place for young children to grow, to develop, to learn and to explore through play in a fun & safe home environment.
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Peapod Daycare

53 Pearl St Newton, MA

9 mi

Peapod Daycare is a family child care service provider located in the Newton area serving children from 3 months to school age. We specialize in bilingual care (English and Mandarin).
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Little Sprouts - Watertown

36 Sparkhawk St Watertown, MA

9 mi

You know you've chosen the right early education program when it just feels right. Everything at Little Sprouts is part of our joyful mission to make children feel happy and parents feel confident. When we first opened Little Sprouts in 1982, we knew we were onto something big. We realized the importance of giving children an early start in education and the amazing impact it can have on their lifelong development. Today, we continue to be an innovator in the field of early education by creating a learning approach that gives new meaning and dimension to the concept of literacy. Curriculum Approach It is not only what we teach but how we teach that makes the difference. Our goal at Little Sprouts is to enable children to become eager learners while preparing them for success in Kindergarten and beyond. Our Budding Scholars Approach, based on the most effective teaching methodologies and backed by over 30 years of experience, delivers a child-centered approach to education. To ensure children are learning at a pace in which they can excel, our educators design individualized learning goals to guide them to the next level. We focus on developing the whole child by fostering literacy across a breadth of areas encompassing reading, math, science, social-emotional literacy, health, physical wellness and the arts. With the foundation of our Budding Scholars curriculum, your child is inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning and discovery. Located on a quiet side street near the former Arsenal Mall and Soldiers Field Road, Little Sprouts Watertown is modern gem designed specifically to inspire a love of learning. Our spacious, brightly-colored classrooms provide plenty of room for your child to discover new adventures and meet new friends. Intentionally crafted with your child in mind, our Watertown school embraces playful learning in a child-centered environment surrounded by love. Attached to the school, two private playgrounds provide a means for your child to expend some of that seemingly limitless energy. Our toddler and preschool play spaces provide safe, developmentally-appropriate areas for your child to enjoy spending time outside. As a bonus, our Watertown school also boasts an indoor play area for your child to play and run during rainy days or cold winter months. Warm and inviting from the moment you walk in, Little Sprouts Watertown is a community gathering place where your child's imagination will soar with our happy, dedicated teachers and extraordinary Budding Scholars curriculum. Providing award-winning early education and child care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children, Little Sprouts Watertown creates the ideal environment for your child to learn, grow, and make new friends.
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Scribble Dibble

64 Rangeley Road West Newton, MA

7 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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Camp Young Judaea

22 Priscilla Cir Wellesley Hills, MA

6 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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Energy Fitness and Gymnastics

70 Jaconnet St Newton MA 1 HF Brown Way Natick MA Newton Highlands, MA

8 mi

Mission Statement: We deliver high-quality gymnastics and recreational programs that foster a passion for physical fitness in people of all ages. We promote the benefits of role modeling by encouraging the whole family to pursue fitness goals together. We believe in the power of community engagement through charitable initiatives that support people in need.
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Spanish Immersion Montessori School

75 VERNON ST NEWTON, MA

9 mi

Montessori
Spanish Immersion Montessori offers a total language immersion and multicultural Montessori education in a stimulating, nurturing environment for children ages 15 months-5 years. Our educational programs do much more than teach your child; they instill confidence, independent thought and a-long love of learning. As a parent, the choices you make for your child now will have a profound effect on their future development and success. Make the right choice for your child at Spanish Immersion Montessori.
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Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

12 Benjamin Rd. Belmont, MA

10 mi

Little Ducks Daycare, Inc. is a licensed family home daycare located in Belmont, MA. Just over the Waltham, Watertown, Arlington lines. We look forward to having a wonderful experience caring for your child, and intend to treat them as we do our own. At Little Ducks Daycare, be certain that your child will be safely cared for, provided 100% supervision, and enjoy a fun, well rounded, and educational day. We offer a fun, family oriented, homey and relaxed daycare environment. We are licensed by the state of MA for 6 children (2 infants 12 months and younger, and 4 Toddlers, 15 months and walking). Little Ducks Daycare is owned and operated by Catherine U. Catherine is Early Education and Childcare certified in infant/toddler care with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, a Minor in Education, and a Master's Degree in Counseling. She is the aunt of eight amazing children. Cathy, is her mother and assistant, she is the mother of five children, grandmother of eight and ran a successful home daycare for 10 years in her home in Concord. Little Ducks Daycare, Inc. is located in a newly renovated home, located walking distance from the town park and field. We currently have space for 1 infant and 4 toddlers.
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Danielle's Little Darlings Daycare

26 Hayes Street Maynard, MA

7 mi

Danielle's Little Darlings Daycare offers a healthy, safe, clean, caring environment for your little one to grow and learn. I am a licenced family daycare provider with CPR and First aid training. We are part of the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program. I offer breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack at no additional cost to parents.
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Michelle's Magic Moments Childcare

46 Knight Road Ext Framingham, MA

5 mi

Nurturing, quality childcare in a safe, clean home. Two loving adults to care for your child and provide them with developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Each child is unique and allowed to learn at his/her own pace. Our play and learning rooms are spacious with plenty of toys accessible to the children. I have 25+ years of child care experience and my full-time assistant is my son, who grew up in my family child care home. My home is on a very safe and quiet dead-end street in North Framingham. We have a large level, fenced yard for plenty of outdoor activities. We provide an enriching curriculum designed to teach children basic self-help skills as well as learning their colors, shapes, ABC's, counting etc.
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Ezknowledge Child Care Academy

351 Winchester St Newton, MA

8 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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Ms. Dina's NeighborSchool

5 WILLIAMS ST Framingham, MA

6 mi

My program has a very home-like feeling. I value that when a child is being cared for, they are able to build a distinct bond with that one person, that the parents also trust. I feel almost like I'm a grandmother to the children in my program! In the beginning of life, it's nice to have a comfortable environment before setting off for school. That is what I create a place where the children feel like we are a family. We sing, we dance, we do crafts and play-doh. We also use workbooks to learn the alphabet and other academic topics. I find hands-on activities to be the best so that we develop their sensory skills and their little muscles! I am very centered on the developmental growth of the children and everything we do is bringing new skills and lessons into their little brains. 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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Amigos- Bilingual Preschool And Child Care

9 Bellwood Way Framingham, MA

5 mi

We are a home based bilingual preschool/daycare located in Framingham. What to expect from our program: A qualified teacher with a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. An engaging, and age appropriate curriculum taught in Portuguese and English. A healthy, and nurturing environment for the children to play, and explore. A large backyard with equipment to foster gross motor skills development, and daily contact with nature. Enrichment activities such as creative movement, theater, and dance. Age appropriate toys Library with books in Portuguese and English Healthy and tasty food. Follow the EEC rules and regulations, and operate 100% according to the state expectations.
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Sue-sue's Family Daycare

22 Fern Street Concord, MA

7 mi

Small family daycare in my home. I have full and part time openings for infants and toddlers now and thru the school year. Fully licensed and insured Cpr first aid and ongoing continuing Ed fun friendly mix of kids May also be available before school and/ or in your home daily Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Babies Canopy Home Daycare

210 Katahdin Drive Lexington, MA

9 mi

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.
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Ms. Zilanda's NeighborSchool

115 STONYBROOK RD. Framingham, MA

5 mi

Zilanda 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 10 children with the presence of a full-time assistant in her home in Framingham. Zilanda has been a provider since 2014 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in August, 2017. As a licensed provider, Zilanda 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 Zilanda 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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Garden Montessori

15 Campbell Road Framingham, MA

6 mi

Garden Montessori is a full or part-time affordable Preschool/Kindergarten. Now accepting enrollment from ages 2.9 to age 6. Before Care and Extended Care is also available. A Montessori education is unique. The "Whole Child" approach is the primary goal for each child to reach their potential in all areas of life. I am a certified Montessori teacher dedicated to providing excellence in education for over 27 years. Enroll your child...plant the seed, nurture, and grow. "Education is a natural process carried out by the child an is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment." Maria Montessori.
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Little Owl Family Childcare

1029 Boylston St Newton Highlands, MA

8 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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Futgoal Academy

3 Ashland St Watertown, MA

9 mi

We are a soccer academy. We provide soccer classes to children of all age/skill level.
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Lisa's Place

58 Peter Spring Rd. Concord, MA

7 mi

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 aim is to develop a child's passion for learning and for building friendships. We also work hand-in-hand with parents to meet the family's needs. We provide two nutritious, hot meals every day, along with snacks, milk and water. Our home daycare includes an entirely fenced-in, unparalleled play-land area in the backyard and an indoor classroom offering developmental learning materials and state of the art toys. A creative arts and crafts program keeps us busy throughout the day, along with reading, singing and dancing, building, climbing and plenty of running. We go outdoors with the children nearly every day! We explore many aspects of our local environment including the nearby Great Meadows nature sanctuary and happenings in our own neighborhood. At Lisa's Place, we base our curriculum upon the natural world and upon the interests of the child. Parents have access to me 24/7 and can communicate with me through phone call, text, or e-mail.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Wayland, MA

Drop-in daycare near you in Wayland, 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 Wayland, 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 Wayland, 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 Wayland, 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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