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Family Daycares in Arlington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares

Allie's Tots

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...

- Sarah P.

Little Sunshine Academy

My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from...

- James R.

Little Forest Family Day Care

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...

- Michelle D.

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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 stress leaving my children in...

Sarah P. says "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...

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Daly Care

849 Concord Turnpike Arlington, MA

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My day care offers reading, music, free play, and outdoor activities daily. Arts and crafts are presented regularly in relation to child's development. To learn through fun while offering the opportunity for your child to grow and start the beginnings of social interactions with other children in a warm and caring home...
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Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue Melrose, MA

5.0(2)
Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC. We are now enrolling for the fall.

James R. says "My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the...

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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 where your child will receive the...
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Little Forest Family Day Care

90 Beach St Malden, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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...

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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Amy's Daycare in Newton Center

230 Homer St. Newton Center, MA

5.0(8)
In-Home daycare
Child care
Family day care in Newton center, close to the Newton Free Library. Two adults take care of six children, speaking Chinese and English. Five nutritious meals included each day. 10 years experience. Provider has an early education degree.

Ryan W. says "My son has been at Amy's Daycare 4-5 days a week for the past year and we have nothing but great things to say about the experience. Amy is highly reliable...

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Stepping Stones Family Care

47 Clifton Street Malden, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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 renovated playground and park...

Mike A. says "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...

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Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave Burlington, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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 through preschoolers. We provide a...

Meenal M. says "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...

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Brownstone Kids Academy

227 West Canton St. Boston, MA

5.0(2)
Brownstone Kids Academy is a neighborhood learning center in the heart of Boston that focuses on early childhood development. We believe that children learn best through play in a safe and nurturing environment. The play-based preschool philosophy is designed to enrich the whole child, including social, emotional, physical,...

Carmen B says "Carly at Brownstone is AMAZING!! My kids have never been so excited about anyplace they've ever gone for childcare. They absolutely love her! The location...

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Peapod Daycare

53 Pearl St Newton, MA

5.0(10)

State license verified

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).

Liz R. says "My son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who...

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Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

32 Morris St. Everett, MA

5.0(1)
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...

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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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
The story of Happy Child Preschool & Daycare began many years ago in the former Soviet Union. The director, Mira Fayngersh, grew up in a family of educators. Mira's mother was a life-long math teacher and her father was a school principal. Although Mira graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, she quickly...

Care Member says "My wife and I can’t say enough about Happy Child. The love and care they showed our children could not be matched. The teachers truly love all of the...

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Red Apple

91 Belmont St Everett, MA

5.0(16)

State license verified

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...

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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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 intellectual growth are promoted and...

Joanne H. says "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...

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Gamaland Family Child Care

44 Myrtle St Lynn, MA

5.0(7)
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...

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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Helen's Family Child Care

19 Cornell Street Roslindale, MA

5.0(2)
Hello! I am a mother of two elementary aged children with over 15 years of experience caring for children in and directing enrichment programs. I am offering childcare out of my home for toddlers and/or babies Dependable, creative and flexible providing an environment that is healthy, educational and stimulating. Childcare in...

Sarah M. says "We were lucky enough to come across Helen's Care.com posting when our daughter was about 7 weeks old. We met her and knew before we even left the interview...

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Ellen Moore's Child Care

12 Worthington Street Boston, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

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 wagon-for-six for trips around the...

Michael W. says "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...

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Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

202 Grove Street Belmont, MA

4.5(2)
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,...

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

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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 for K1. We do accept Vochuers...

Retresha K. says "Very down to earth provider , cares for children, providing quality home care in a family setting. I'm happy we found her"

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Tartts Day Care Centers

56 Wareham St. Boston, MA

4.5(24)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
A family-run enterprise since 1946, Tartt's is an industry leader, recognized for our enriching programs, exemplary facilities and accomplished staff. Our philosophy is straightforward: we place the experiences of children and families at the center of our business. Tartt's remains in demand without having to advertise. Our...

Anna A. says "Our daughter attended Tartts for almost one year and we all absolutely loved it. We were sad to say goodbye to all of her teachers, the staff, and her...

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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Arlington, MA

When looking for a family daycare near you in Arlington, MA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Arlington, MA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Arlington, MA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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