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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in West Newton, MA
Honey Pot Family Child Care
5.0
Can I give more than 5 stars? Ivana and Angela have been taking care of our daughter since she was 6 months old and she is now 2. Whenever we drop her off she runs in to hug them and sometimes when I pick her up she ways us both to stay there and play longer. If you are looking for a safe, fun,...
- Joanne H.
Raquel's Daycare
5.0
My children both attended Raquel's Day Care over the course of two years. My children love Raquel and her assistants who provide a level of care that is far above anything I could have ever hoped for. The warmth and love that my children both feel when they are there is clearly displayed when I...
- Barrie W.
Josey's Daycare
5.0
Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a very warm, family friendly environment where kids are comfortable and can thrive. She keeps them on a great schedule and spends time doing...
- Kathryn L.
Red Apple
5.0
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 it was the best place for her to be as a baby and young toddler. Jing is loving, caring and patient and I could tell she really cared about my...
- Care member
Ellen Moore's Child Care
5.0
Our daughter has been going to Ellen's House for a year and a half and we're already dreading the eventual day that we no longer get to hand off our little one to the incredibly patient and generous Ellen Moore. Like most others, we were referred to "Ellen's House" by parents who had a hard time...
- Michael W.
Drop-in daycares in West Newton, MA
Honey Pot Family Child Care
287 Cherry Street, West Newton, MA
5.0
(6)
Hello ! My name is Ivana, and I opened my Licensed Family Child Care program in August, 1981. I offer Full-time, Part-time and summer care.
I believe that it is important to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment for your child, one where social, emotional and...
5.0
"Can I give more than 5 stars? Ivana and Angela have been taking care of our daughter since she was 6 months old and she is now 2. Whenever we drop her off she runs in to hug them and sometimes when I pick her up she ways us both to stay there and play longer. If...
Joanne H.
Scribble Dibble
64 Rangeley Road, West Newton, MA
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.
Itsy Bitsy Play Group
18 Cambria Rd, West Newton, MA
My name is Nana Dea. I am the owner/director of The Itsy Bitsy Play Group. I have been a child care professional for more than 30 years. The play group has provided quality child care services for more than 10 years for infants and children ages 2 months to 12 years. We are open from 7:30 a.m. to...
Raquel's Daycare
225 Webster Street, West Newton, MA
5.0
(4)
Raquel's Daycare has been providing excellent in-home daycare services in the West Newton area. Raquel is a professional, licensed daycare provider. She has 17+ years experience as a childcare provider and her background is in Early Childhood Education. She started her career as a personal nanny...
5.0
"Raquel's in-home daycare program is above and beyond anything you could imagine for your child. My husband and I interviewed several daycare facilities in the Newton/Waltham area and fell in love with what Raquel had to offer. She and her staff are incredibly...
Katherine W
Ms. Raquel's NeighborSchool
225 Webster St., West Newton, MA
Raquel 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 West Newton.
Raquel has been a provider since 2001 and her license was most...
Fessenden Day Camp
250 Waltham St, West Newton, MA
Fessenden Day Camp in West Newton, Massachusetts has been in existence since 1947 and now offers a mix of the traditional camp experience with 21st century activities. Teamwork and trust are fostered among the campers, building wonderful life lessons and memories. Aside from a state-of-the-art...
Newton Community Service Center
492 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA
NCSC's Early Education and Child Care center offers families a safe and dynamic place for children to grow and learn. The days are filled with fun, learning and exploration; and our focus is on helping children develop important problem-solving and social skills for a lifetime of positive learning....
Josey's Daycare
81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA
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
"Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a very warm, family friendly environment where kids are comfortable and can thrive. She keeps them on a great...
Kathryn L.
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.
Ellen Moore's Child Care
12 Worthington Street, Boston, MA
5.0
(6)
My program is a small, mixed-age group, and we all become very attached to each other--it really is very much like a family. I am located in Boston, close to the Longwood Medical Area. I have a well-equipped home with three levels of interesting space and a small backyard. We also have a...
5.0
"I can't recommend Ellen or "Ellen's House" highly enough. Ellen is warm, kind, fun, and just overall a magical person. Kid's love her and she handles all of childhood's woes with grace. My son asks to go to Ellen's House almost every weekend day and is delighted...
Bethany K.
5.0
(1)
Pine Village Preschool is a highly respected Spanish Immersion School for Toddlers and Preschoolers with 10 locations in the Greater Boston area. We enroll students as young as 15 months old and children can enroll in our programs at any time during the year. We offer part-time 2, 3, 4 days a week...
5.0
"They provided good care for my son for the time that he was with them. Not only did they care about the well being of my son but for myself when I was getting the care for my son I was also experiencing a stressful time in my life because I was in school fulltime...
Catalina O.
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.
Fairmount Hill Childcare
272 Fairmount Ave. 1, Hyde Park, MA
5.0
(1)
Fairmount Hill Child Care is a licensed home daycare and microschool. We offer quality infant and toddler care with excellent ratios - typically 3 adults for 10 children. We offer preschool starting at 18 months, a dynamic, hands-on pre-k program for 4-year-olds, and we follow a secular,...
5.0
"ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"
Pauline P.
FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER
13 Boyd Street , WATERTOWN, MA
5.0
(1)
We believe educating your child includes a well-rounded curriculum of music classes, dance classes, cooking projects and field trips.
Children with music instruments--one of the many things the children experience at First Path Daycare CenterWe believe that an education that centers around...
5.0
"Make this short and First Path Day Care is more than just a daycare for me as it plays a vital role in the overall development of my son. A huge shoutout to the director Shasha, whose experience and deep understanding of child development have been invaluable. I am...
Care member
Little Kid'z Corner
19 Dietz Road Hyde Park Massachusetts, Hyde Park, MA
5.0
(3)
Hello, My name is Rose I provide childcare to children ages 6weeks up to 5 years old.I provide a welcoming, educational, nurturing, and safe space where children grow and learn. We provide breakfast lunch
Safe and loving home setting
Fenced yard and nearby park
Hands on curriculum
Arts and...
5.0
"Lil Kidz Corner is an amazing daycare. My daughter was there from the time she was 18 months. Whenever I'd drop her off, I'd feel at ease because I know she is in great hands. Rose goes above and beyond for all of the kiddos. She is very communicative and will keep...
Care member
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 son has been with Tiny Tots Daycare since he was 3 years (now 4 years). When he first started he was having trouble with letters and numbers and now can say the whole alphabet and can count like a champ! We are SO happy with Tiny Tots Daycare! Zarqa is amazing...
Jamie K
Loleeta's Family Child Care
66 Colonial Ave, Dorchester Center, MA
5.0
(2)
I am a professional and have been providing services to the community for over 20 years.
I am Licensed by EEC, and a Quality Child Care Educator, Loving and Experienced.
The children Learn through music, movement, and play.
I provide age Appropriate Educational Curriculum, and nutritious...
5.0
"100/100 highly recommended!
My son learns so fast and so well. I love their bond and how she loves my son. I’ll forever appreciate her efforts and her hard work doesn’t go unseen! "
Care member
Summer at Riverbend Program
33 Eliot Street, Natick, MA
5.0
(1)
At Summer at Riverbend, our innovative approach encourages children to explore their talents with confidence, strive for achievement and discover new ways of thinking in an environment founded on respect and collaboration. Come experience a truly dynamic atmosphere.
Summer at Riverbend is a program...
5.0
"Very accommodating and welcoming to new families!"
Christian M.
Little Einstein Family Day Care
42 Brookledge St, Dorchester, MA
5.0
(1)
Little Einstein Family Daycare is a fun loving place for the children. The child educators are state licensed and take necessary safety precautions. We make sure that children are actively engaged in activities and learning. We have over 10 yrs.of experience. Come and visit our attractive place...
Creative Children Childcare
Julian Street, Dorchester, MA
5.0
(1)
We are new licensed Home Daycare striving to provide a clean safe fun learning environment for children 2-3.5.We offer meals, hands on learning, art, music, theatre, field trips, lesson plans and reasonable rates . We follow a daily schedule working with each child individually to help prepare them...
5.0
"Very down to earth provider , cares for children, providing quality home care in a family setting. I'm happy we found her"
Retresha K.
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FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in West Newton, MA
What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in West Newton, MA?
Drop-in daycare near you in West Newton, 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.
What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in West Newton, MA accept?
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 West Newton, MA, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.
Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in West Newton, MA?
While drop-in daycares in West Newton, 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.
What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in West Newton, MA?
When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in West Newton, 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!
Ratings for West Newton, MA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Drop-In Daycares in West Newton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.