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Little Piglets Home Daycare

25 Chapel St Shirley, MA

Quality home daycare in a family home. 16 years experience. Degree in Early Ed and Business. Smoke-free, fenced yard, meals, activities, and lots of love. See littlepiglestsdaycare.com for more information.
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A Little Step At A Time

54 Woodland Dr Lunenburg, MA

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Hello, My name is Yong, I am a family childcare provider in Lunenburg, MA. I had worked in the early childhood education field for about 16 years. I am licensed for six children from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). I can accommodate children from infants to elementary school age (before/after school care only...

Jaimie K. says "Our family had a wonderful experience with Miss Yong! Her daycare is very clean, and she is very caring with the children. She does wonderful activities...

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Little Learners Childcare

9 Hatch St Ayer, MA

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We offer a small multi-age group (10 children) with 2 teachers. The day includes Art, sensory, science activities, circle time, outdoor play and free play are offered. Breakfast, Lunch and 2 snacks are provided. Hours available are 6:30- 6:00 pm.
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Sandra's ABC Daycare

80 Princeton St. Leominster, MA

1 part-time spot (Tuesday,Wednesday & Thursday) available. Ages 12 months-5 years. Full-time $200 ages 12 months to 2.9 yrs; $185 ages 2.9 to 5 yrs. Part-time $45/daily. Conveniently located near routes 2, 190 and 12 in Leominster, MA. Part of Yours for Children food program. Healthy meals and snack served (breakfast,...
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Kozy Kids Daycare

372 Franklin Rd. Fitchburg, MA

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Preschool and Childcare in a cozy, loving home environment. School calendar year offered with vacations and summers off of tuition. We offer full time spots for ages newborn to 12 years old. It's fun to learn and play with a full curriculum, a pre-school program, along with a healthy food program. Serving breakfast, AM snack,...
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Lunenburg Learn And Play Home Daycare

446 Reservoir Rd Lunenburg, MA

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I am an experienced preschool teacher, nanny, and mother with a licensed home daycare in Lunenburg. I've developed a curriculum filled with innovative ways to teach developmentally appropriate activities using play-based learning philosophies. As a former preschool teacher l run my daycare with a healthy mix of flexibility and...
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I am a mother of three girls under the age of 10, and own and operate a Massachusetts EEC-licensed family daycare, licensed for up to 8 children, with immediate availability! Contact me to arrange a visit. Large fenced in yard. I have been teaching in early childhood education for approximately 18 years at centers in Newton,...

Danielle R says "My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to...

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Little Angelz

58 Blossom St. 2 Fitchburg, MA

Hello, I'm a mother of 3, My children are 14,11 and 1. I don't have professional experience with babysitting but I'm great with kids, I am interested in being a babysitter so I can spend more time at home with my children , as you guys know , children grows really fast so I don't want to miss it, I would love to be part of your...
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Rumbrook Road Day Care

95 Rumbrook Rd Leominster, MA

Welcome to Rumbrook Road Daycare! My name is Paige and I am so excited to share my home and passion with you and your child. Before the start of COVID I worked as a full time Registered Dental Hygienist. I have always wanted to start a daycare and the urge only became stronger when I had my first daughter 2.5 years ago. Once I...
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Ms. Lauren's NeighborSchool

290 Day St Leominster, MA

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Once I had my own daughters, I dove head-first into learning everything I could about childhood development and early education. For my program, I am very inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia styles. I'm a big believer in setting up a developmentally appropriate space and then letting children do as much as possible for...
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Kids Kount

14 Abbott Avenue Leominster, MA

Please note it would only allow me to put 10 years experience, I have 22 YEARS. Hi, My name is Sue and I have been in the daycare business for 22 years. Children bring so much joy into our lives. They are unconditionally loving, bright, inquisitive, imaginative, smart kids that love to learn and be around other...
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Luz R

32 Fairmount Pl. Leominster, MA

Hello there ! My name is Luz, I am a stay at home mom available to babysit any child from 0-8 year old. I have 2 boys ages 8 and 4 looking for friends this summer and on! We have a wonderful and an educational schedule for any child as well a nice room equipped with all educational toys and games. For outdoors, we have...
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Ms. Olivia's NeighborSchool

28 Daley St Leominster, MA

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Olivia 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 6 children in a warm home environment in Leominster. Olivia has been a provider since 2019. As a licensed provider, Olivia receives training in safe sleep, childhood nutrition,...
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Tiny Town Daycare

120 West St Lunenburg, MA

Thank you for taking a second to read my bio and experiences. I am a graduate of Umass Lowell. I live in Lunenburg, MA with my husband, 4-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. My husband and I both graduated from Lunenburg High School and wanted our children to get the chance to go through the same small town experiences that we...
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Ms. Beth's NeighborSchool

252 Milk St Fitchburg, MA

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'Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning,' Mr. Rogers said. 'But for children, play is serious learning.' As a provider of family child care, I hope to build a play-based program around the children I am caring for each day based off of their interests and abilities. Parents can expect to see a...
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Orchard Blossom Family Daycare

35A West Pepperell, MA

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Family Child Care program that offers a home environment for children to grow and thrive in.
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Maria's Childcare

148 Hudson Rd Bolton, MA

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I've been running my own childcare business for more than 30 years. My hours are 8 - 5:15 Monday through Friday. I provide a safe, fun environment for children starting at the age of new borns. Lesson plans are part of my everyday schedule which includes music, story time, arts & crafts, and many more. Many of the children...
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Creative Corner Family Childcare Center

1 Beaver Creek Circle Pepperell, MA

My name is Michelle Lozier. I am the owner and teacher at Creative Corner located in Pepperell, MA. I have been working in the childcare field for over 10 years and it has always been a dream of mine to run my own daycare/preschool! I have my degree in Early Childhood Education and am a certified director by the state of...
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FAQs for finding nursery preschools near you in Shirley, MA

Choosing a nursery preschool near you in Shirley, MA for your child is an important decision to make, as this will be the first time your little one is attending school. Doing research ahead of time can help you find a nursery preschool that meets all of your expectations. Research nursery schools in your area and read reviews from other parents to get an idea of the quality and track record each nursery offers. Talk to the staff member or director at each nursery you visit and observe the classroom environment to ensure that the nursery follows good practices related to safety, cleanliness and curriculum. Once you have determined which nursery will best suit your needs, schedule a tour for you and your child so that they feel comfortable with their new surroundings before starting school.

When choosing a nursery preschool for your child near you in Shirley, MA, there are several key factors to keep in mind. Look for a nursery school that provides a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment so your child feels comfortable learning and exploring. It's also important to ensure the nursery preschool offers stimulating and age-appropriate activities that stimulate their cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. Ultimately, the best nursery preschool should prioritize your child's wellbeing by encouraging healthy academic habits while forming positive relationships with other kids and educators.

The average hourly rate that nursery preschools near you in Shirley, MA charge per hour is null. Nursery preschools offer a variety of learning and play opportunities for young children. Structured activities such as circle time, stories, crafts, music and movement, dramatic play, science experiments and outdoor play nurture young minds in big and small ways. Some nursery preschools even offer their own library for children to borrow books from. By advocating developmentally appropriate practices and offering stimulating activities tailored to your child's age and interests, nursery preschools help your little one get ready for formal education in the future.

Nursery preschools near you in Shirley, MA are designed to help young children develop important cognitive, language and social skills they will need in school and throughout their lives. These early childhood education centers feature experienced teachers and a stimulating, safe learning environment. Research has shown that nursery schools offer many benefits for both children and parents alike; from increased self-confidence and communication skills, to greater understanding of numbers, colors, and shapes. They also give kids a chance to interact with other children their own age which can help them understand the concept of sharing and teamwork. Parents may find nursery preschool programs beneficial too since they can provide much-needed respite or an outlet for creative activities for youngsters.

All nursery preschools on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any nursery preschools who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. A CareCheck is a great jumping off point, but we strongly recommend that you do your own due diligence. When choosing a nursery preschool near you in Shirley, MA, it is important to be thorough in your research. Ask other parents for recommendations and take advantage of online reviews and ratings. Additionally, visit the nursery preschools if these visits are allowed, or contact them with questions relevant to their care approach. The nursery should have high safety standards to protect the children from any potential dangers and appropriate policies on disciplinary approaches and health management. Choosing a nursery school also means learning about their curriculum; don’t forget to ask about their educational plans as well as any special activities they may offer. Finally, the nursery preschool staff will play a big role in the quality of care provided so it's essential that they are competent and friendly towards both children and parents.

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