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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.

Amy's Daycare in Newton Center

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...

- Ryan W.

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.

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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

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starting at
$1919/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 3 more
The Billy Dalwin Preschool is a creative, warm, and welcoming place for children ages 18 months to five years old. The school offers morning and full day programs for toddlers and preschoolers as well as extended day options. Daily curriculum provides an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to learning, blending engaging...
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Babies Canopy Home Daycare

210 Katahdin Drive Lexington, MA

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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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Montessori Nest

203 Lowell Street Lexington, MA

Dear Parents, Montessori Nest located on Arlington Heights-Lexington border has some part-time and full-time openings for Toddlers and Preschoolers. We have a play based curriculum created by the teachers centered around children's interests and development in addition to our Montessori curriculum. The staff is qualified...
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The Sunshine Montessori School

17 Hutchinson Rd Lexington, MA

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We are a home-based Montessori school near Lexington Arlington line, now enrolling children from 18 months & up. The Sunshine Montessori School provides a personal home-like environment for young children while also giving them fun and engaging tools to learn and play.
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Ms. Jianhua's NeighborSchool

16 locke lane Lexington, MA

Ms. Jianhua's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Lexington, 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 child is not only in good hands,...
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Bowman Extended Day Program located in Lexington, MA is a center and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids of all ages.
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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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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)

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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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Red Apple

91 Belmont St Everett, MA

5.0(16)

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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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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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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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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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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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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

4.1(11)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...

Kristy W. says "Our family has been at Beginnings School for almost six years, and we have had a fantastic experience there. My younger daughter spent three years in the...

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Daisy Family Daycare

42 Wildcrest Ave Billerica, MA

5.0(5)

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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 the field of EEC and ARC.

Aleksandra says "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...

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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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WALTHAM CHILD CARE CENTER

760 MAIN ST WALTHAM, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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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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Bright Start Daycare

419 WOBURN ST Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
Bright Start Treasure House is a Christian daycare. Our curriculum offers pretty much the same a center would. What differentiates us is that we offer individual attention and we offer an opportunity for children to get ready for the real world by learning how to become tolerant to one another due to the age difference between...

Ashley M. says "we have been at Bright Start since October and my daughter Brianna LOVES everyone here. Miss. Stephanie is awesome in every way, you can tell she LOVES...

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

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