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Family Daycares in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares

Peapod Daycare

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,...

- Liz R.

Stepping Stones Family Care

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...

- Mike A.

Loleeta's Family Child Care

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...

- Care member

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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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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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Loleeta's Family Child Care

66 Colonial Ave Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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 Meals Ages from 3 months - 4 years...

Care Member says "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...

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WALTHAM CHILD CARE CENTER

760 MAIN ST WALTHAM, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Waltham Childcare Center is a small, family-oriented center, where we are committed to helping you and your child make an easy and comfortable transitions to our program. We have been welcoming many families to our center since Feb 1993 and we continue to do so. Every child is very important to us. Our goal at Waltham...

Laura G. says "My child loved it here! Really nice staff. "

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Cathy Daycare

28 Roundwood Rd Newton, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Offering family child care. Please email to cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.

Lulu T. says "My daughter was born prematurely. I had to go back to work after my maternity leave ended and Cathy has done a great job feeding my child to healthy...

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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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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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Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1 Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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, literature-based curriculum for grades...

Pauline P. says "ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"

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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
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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Karen's Family Child Care

16 Kimberly Lane Randolph, MA

5.0(3)
Massachusetts licensed Family Child Care Provider. CDA completed. In business since 1995. My home is in a great neighborhood in South Randolph. Very safe and quiet. Brand new playroom with a lot of space. All meals and snacks included. I accept vouchers through the Stars Program. I honor full time needs first and I will do...

Rodelin says "Karen's family daycare is a safe, clean and comfortable place for kids to go and grow. Wonderful family environment and karen always communicates on how my...

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X Y Z Family Child Care

464 Sea St Quincy, MA

5.0(8)

State license verified

We are a provider of family child care services and have been in operation for over 20 years. We offer a nurturing and caring environment that fosters development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. I offer organic food for the children. Our teachers are CDA certified, NAFCC accredited, and EEC lead teachers. Our...

Care Member says "We have had the greatest experience with X Y Z Family Child Care. The care, love, and nurturing environment is everything we were hoping for and still...

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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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Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

12 Benjamin Rd. Belmont, MA

State license verified

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,...
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The Brimmer And May Day Camp

69 Middlesex Rd Chestnut Hill, MA

Brimmer and May Summer Camps offer a variety of exciting and enriching programs designed to meet your family's summer needs from a traditional day camp for younger campers (ages 3 - 10) to our specialty programs, allowing campers to explore specific areas of interest (STEAM, Photography, Eco-Adventures, Brimmer in the Backyard,...
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Little Sprouts Melrose

40 WASHINGTON ST MELROSE, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Melrose, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care...
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Little Sprouts Dedham

280 BRIDGE ST DEDHAM, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Dedham, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care...
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Little Sprouts Medford

137 MAIN ST MEDFORD, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program 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. Welcome to Little Sprouts Medford!...
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Cory's Little Lambs

31 Milton St Waltham, MA

Cory's Little Lambs is a licensed home daycare that provides a nurturing, safe, fun and clean environment for young children. The children will have many opportunities to freely explore their environment, as well as daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child. These activities may include: arts and...
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Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor Allston, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
At Our Future Learning Center, we believe that children should be happy, confident, and enthusiastic about their future. We value creative thinking and curiosity and make it our priority to create environments that nurture these characteristics. Our spacious, indoor gyms allow children to explore their physical ability, and our...
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Growing World Learning Center

956 Saratoga Street East Boston, MA

Special needs
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
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At Growing World Learning Center, we know the importance of providing a quality-learning environment for young children to explore and learn. Through creativity in the early years of education, we emphasize the process of learning over the result; teachers facilitate and support children's development with open-ended activities...
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Dorchester, MA

When looking for a family daycare near you in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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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