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Little Sprouts Marlborough

2 MOUNT ROYAL AVE MARLBOROUGH, MA

8 mi

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Marlborough, MA Little Sprouts Marlborough offers the early learning experience you’re looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both full-time and part-time options, offering families the ideal solution that fits their specific needs. Opening in Summer 2025, Little Sprouts Marlborough is a modern early education center – in the state-of-the-art Knowledge Park – located directly off Route 495 on the Northborough line. Our beautiful, spacious learning environments are filled with natural daylight and provide ample room for children to grow, learn, and play. Right outside our classroom doors, age-appropriate private playgrounds further give children a space to expend their seemingly limitless energy, while our nature-inspired curriculum sparks curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection with the world around them. At Little Sprouts Marlborough, we emphasize social-emotional learning, which helps children develop confidence, compassion, and resilience. Whether for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, our approach helps children build essential skills that prepare them for success, both academically and socially. In addition to our convenient location alongside Route 495 – a dream for commuting families – ample parking makes drop-off and pick-up both quick and easy. Little Sprouts Marlborough offers a nurturing environment where children thrive and laughter fills the halls and classrooms. We invite you to connect with us soon and discover how our nature-based, social-emotional focused approach to early education sets us apart as the premier choice for childcare in Marlborough, MA.
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Young at Heart Learning Center

286 So. Main Street Hopedale, MA

10 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
The Young at Heart Learning Center wants to make learning a natural and fun part of your child's day. The teachers will help your child feel comfortable with learning by creating an atmosphere which emphasizes the positive qualities that your child possesses, and by utilizing items familiar to him/her. Creative academics and exploration centers will help your child to develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. The Center's purpose is to provide quality care to the children in the surrounding communities. We want to fulfill the need for a caring, creative learning environment for pre-school children 2.9 years to 5 years old. The Young at Heart Learning Center does not discriminate in providing services to children and their families based on race, religion, cultural heritage, disabilities, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation,or national origin. The curriculum is offered to help children develop social skills, and self-help skills. The children have an opportunity to learn and grow at their own pace in their own time. The director will meet with the parents and child during registration. A tour and the center's schedule will be discussed. Parents will receive all forms and parental rights packet information. Parental involvement is encouraged and visits to the center are welcome anytime. Progress reports or parent conferences will be held every six months. The Department of Early Education and Care (508-798-5180) licenses the Young at Heart Learning Center.
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Alphabetz Learning Center

416 Boston Post Road East 5 Marlborough, MA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Alphabetz Learning Center offers full and part time early care options for young learners. Our preschool and toddler enrollment is open and ongoing. Alphabetz will be offering infant care in April 2017. Call today to find out more about our learning facility! We provide the best, safest and most stimulating learning environment possible for children so that parents may have complete peace of mind when they leave their children in our care. Our program highlights: We offer an innovative KIBO Robotics program for our preschool children.It is different from any other kit out there because it appeals to both technically minded kids and those that connect more to arts and culture or physical activity. Young children learn by doing. Additionally we offer fun physical movement activities such as Tumblebus and relaxing and mindfulness yoga/meditation. Check out our website and schedule a visit to learn more about our facility. Sign up now and save $425 of tuition and registration fees. Our Summer Camp enrollment is open, call to register.
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Next Generation Children's Centers Westborough

4600 COMPUTER DR WESTBOROUGH, MA

6 mi

Child care
Day Care
Next Generation Children’s Centers, Westborough is 1 of 10 NGCC preschool locations throughout Massachusetts. We offer nurturing childcare for infants and toddlers and our preschool programs take a skill-based approach towards early childhood education that has been proven to prepare children socially, emotionally, and academically for success in elementary school. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Like Home Family Daycare

19 Clara Rd Framingham, MA

5 mi

Hello parents, I am a mother of 2 boys (5 and 8) I was a nanny for more than 10 years before I had kids of my own, and I've been working for Framingham Public Schools as a Portuguese interpreter/ tutor for 2 years. I'm opening my home daycare. I'm passionate about early childhood and my specialty is infants and toddlers. We have a beautiful spacious backyard where we will spend a lot of our time exploring nature learning and playing. We will have age appropriate activities. Young children learn through play and experimenting with their environment and peers, with that I want to provide a home like environment, safe and loving to promote learning and social emotional growth. Teachers special - summer off and no tuition payments. I'm 5 to 8 minutes away from most Framingham schools, as well as Sudbury schools.
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Ms. Marlene's NeighborSchool

254 Essex Street Marlborough, MA

8 mi

My program is designed to help children develop academically, socially, and emotionally. I really focus on giving kids the attention they need and deserve. I make sure they're comfortable, and I help them learn how to express themselves. We talk to each other all the time - about what they like, what they think about what we're learning, what they observe - everything! Another important part of this is helping the kids socialize with each other. I have helped a lot of very shy children become more comfortable expressing themselves. Academically, I believe that kids learn through play and experience. I tailor existing curricula to meet the needs of the kids in my program. Days include reading, puzzles, dramatic play, dancing and music, and lots of activities like arts and crafts, painting, and playing with modeling clay. We also have formal learning time for new materials every day. During this time, we review the calendar, letters, numbers, and other topics we've learned about recently - like animals. We practice vocabulary in both English and Spanish. Apart from the fact that I teach their kids, I want parents to know that I am very concerned about kids' well being. I observe carefully, build individualized relationships, and provide healthy, balanced meals. I pay careful attention, making sure all the kids are well. What is NeighborSchools? NeighborSchools helps experienced caregivers launch and operate licensed home daycares in Massachusetts. With better ratios and experienced caretakers, home daycare allows for more individualized attention for infants and toddlers. As a parent, you get a trusted partner for the long-term care of your child, right in your neighborhood, at a price you can afford.
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Next Generation Children's Centers Sudbury

307 BOSTON POST RD SUDBURY, MA

8 mi

Child care
Day Care
NGCC has discovered that children learn best through hands-on activities. Our preschool learning center’s students engage in a variety of educational experiences that take place both indoors and outdoors. These activities are age-appropriate and tailored to the individual needs and interests of each child so that learning becomes associated with things they are already interested in. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Sparkling Star Family Daycare

9 Royce Rd Framingham, MA

5 mi

Curriculum plans have been developed to meet children's individual needs and interests. Alternating periods of quiet and active play are offered. Weather permitting children will go outside each day. We usually walk in the neighbors. Playtime is designed to be non-gender based. There will be group activities each day as well as opportunities for children to play individually. I teach children basic self help skills such as feeding themselves and putting on their own socks and shoes when developmentally ready, it develops their self-confidence when they can do things for themselves. I encourage all children to try everything, but never force them to do something against their will. Examples of activities: listening to stories, learning songs and finger plays, simple science experiments, painting, and simple food preparation. Children will have a "nap or rest time" each day after lunch. Infants will nap on their own schedules.
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Next Generation Children's Centers Natick

15 STRATHMORE RD NATICK, MA

5 mi

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We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Tobin Children's School

71 Cottage St Natick, MA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Leaders in early childhood education, we offer full-year, full-day programs for infants up to PreK here at our state-licensed, nationally-accredited program in Natick, MA. Located in a restored Victorian, we have 9 stand-alone classrooms, an indoor gross motor space, three age-specific playgrounds (infants/toddlers/PS&PreK), at turf field, garden space, loose parts area, mud kitchen, and outdoor classroom. We offer a rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum including K-readiness skills, art, music, yoga, physical education (PS/PreK), ASL, Spanish, Animal Science, and social emotional learning.
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Little Legacy Club

31 Buckminster Street Framingham, MA

3 mi

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Little Legacy Club offers home-based childcare that is flexible, affordable and centered around helping children reach their full potential. We are licensed for six children and committed to working with families to personalize each child's development plan to highlight their unique abilities. Our friendly and attentive educators foster a learning environment that promotes kindness and cooperation while helping children improve their confidence and sense of independence. Our daily activities are structured and designed to ensure that children are happy, well-rounded, and able to express themselves in a nurturing environment. We continuously improve each child's personalized development plan as we listen to their questions, observe social interactions and connect with parents about future areas of focus. We support children emotionally and mentally as they explore new challenges and advance to new skill sets, preparing them for kindergarten and their futures. We are open Monday-Friday from 7AM-7PM and are now enrolling children ages 1 to 7, full time or part time. Please contact us for to schedule a visit or for pricing information. We would love for you to come visit! Call or email us to schedule a tour.
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Fuller Brook Fun Time

31 Fuller Brook Road Wellesley, MA

9 mi

Child care
We are two educators and moms with fifteen years teaching experience and eight kids between us. We adore children and look forward to spending time with your child, between the ages of 18 months and 4 years, while providing a safe, nurturing, and educationally stimulating environment.
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Next Generation Children's Centers Hopkinton

2 WOOD ST HOPKINTON, MA

4 mi

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Day Care
Next Generation Children’s Centers, Hopkinton is less than a mile east of I-495. We’re on the north side of the intersection of Wood St and Main St and our address is 2 Wood St, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Many of our families come from the communities of Ashland, Framingham, Grafton, Holliston, Northbridge, Southborough, and Upton. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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WELLESLEY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTER

106 CENTRAL ST WELLESLEY, MA

9 mi

starting at
$2322/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
WE CURRENTLY HAVE ONE (Monday-Friday full day) OPENING IN OUR PRE-K NATURE CLASSROOM. WCCC’s Early Childhood Program provides a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and a curriculum that addresses all areas of a child’s development – physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Known for teacher longevity and high program quality, the school is located on the picturesque campus of Wellesley College. Founded in 1971, WCCC is a non-profit program run by a board of directors comprised of parents, teachers and members of the community. Our families are members of the Wellesley, Babson, and Olin College and surrounding Wellesley communities. At the Early Childhood program, we care for and teach 100 infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We believe that children learn best through active exploration and interactions with adults, other children, and materials. Children’s needs change as they grow and each room is organized to reflect these developmental differences. WCCC is well known for its caring, committed and talented professional staff and boasts a remarkably high teacher retention rate. With our emergent curriculum model, we create innovative, dynamic, safe and nurturing classroom communities. In the Nature Classroom, we recognize the importance of connecting children with nature in their daily lives. In this room, we spend at least half of our time each day outside. As research shows, the benefits of learning outdoors are enormous. According to Emily Cross, a professor in the School of Psychology, learning “where the learner is doing, moving, acting, and interacting”—can change the way the brain works and can accelerate kids’ learning process. Children who cultivate a strong connection to nature in early childhood tend to become lifelong environmentalists and stewards of the earth. The novel, challenging environments outdoors promote lots of teamwork, cooperation, and social-emotion growth. We venture outside every day, rain or shine, a classroom value that fosters self-care and resilience as we learn how to identify and dress for the weather! As part of our curriculum, we focus on cultivating awareness of the world around us through exploration, observation, inquiry, experimentation, and lots of play! On a day to day basis, you can find the Nature Room out and about the Wellesley College campus, smelling the blooms in the Arboretum, watching the ducks and turtles at paramecium pond, hiking through the North 40, or investigating the frogs and insects swimming in the Silver Thread stream.
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Holliston Country Day School

340 Woodland Street Holliston, MA

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Montessori
Reggio emilia
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Holliston Country Day School is a new inclusive child care center & nursery school. Holliston Country Day School is dedicated to creating a unique and inclusive preschool community that promotes our core values while supporting families. Our goal is to be conscientious, engaged, global citizens who enable and support each other to pursue our unique goals, passions, and dreams. CORE VALUES Caring - to demonstrate a sincere concern for others; for their needs and well-being. To openly show compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, generosity, and kindness to others. Education- to prepare ourselves for the future, to encourage personal and professional productivity, to be open to new ideas and new ways of thinking, to learn how to use new tools, to be culturally competent and be aware that the experiences of others may not be the same as our own experiences. Respect: to speak and treat others as we would want to be treated, to value the worth of every person, including ourselves. To value inclusion, to show empathy, self-respect, and tolerance to others. Honesty: to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through our actions that are in keeping with our beliefs and values. To show fairness and integrity, even in the face of opposition. Responsibility- to do what we know to be right; to be accountable for our choices of actions, behavior and promises; to show commitment to others through service and global citizenship, to demonstrate a commitment to ourselves by seeking self-improvement, promoting self-sufficiency, and holding ourselves accountable; personally, professionally, ethically, and morally. Health- to adopt attitudes and maintain an environment that cultivates a desire to make healthy choices, to improve our quality of life, to decrease stress and illness, to support physical and mental well-being, to encourage habits of wellness and empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health. Contentment- to live a grateful life, to actively work to be joyful, to live a life of calm, to devote time to creative pursuits, to give to others including the benefit of the doubt, and appreciate this life.
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Next Generation Children's Centers Marlborough

201 CEDAR HILL ST MARLBOROUGH, MA

7 mi

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Day Care
At Next Generation Children’s Centers, we set children up for a bright future with unlimited possibilities, so they can lead an adventurous and fun life. We spark creativity and curiosity by giving children unique opportunities to express themselves and their interests. We build confidence and independence through individualized instruction. We teach patience and empathy through our Kind Child Culture. And, our skills-based curriculum is proven to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Ms. Idolina's NeighborSchool

1 Whiting Road Framingham, MA

5 mi

At Red Cardinal Bilingual Daycare, we are busy all day having fun and learning! We always begin with circle time. We talk about the daily lesson, sing songs, dance, and just wake up our minds and bodies. From there, we do a variety of different activities throughout the day; arts and crafts, science experiments, reading, outside games-and, of course, we take time for nap and snack break. As a bilingual program, most of the daily activities are in Spanish. I think learning a different language helps children develop their minds and provides so many benefits throughout their lives. Plus, kids feel so proud of themselves when they pick up new words or learn a song in another language. What is NeighborSchools? NeighborSchools helps experienced caregivers launch and operate licensed home daycares in Massachusetts. With better ratios and experienced caretakers, home daycare allows for more individualized attention for infants and toddlers. As a parent, you get a trusted partner for the long-term care of your child, right in your neighborhood, at a price you can afford.
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Pompositticut Farm Day Camp Inc

25 Lewis St Hudson, MA

9 mi

Pompositticut Farm Day Camp is the only ACA accredited camp in Hudson, Massachusetts. As a full service day camp for co-ed children ages 4-16, Pompositticut offers 2 week sessions including daily English Horseback Riding Lessons as part of the all-inclusive tuition. Stimulating curriculum creates an enriching summer for children through our Adventure Ropes Course, Red Cross Swimming, Theater-Dance-Music, Game-On, Creative Arts, Nature, and Archery Programs. Our specialty programs include Soar More, an all-day concentrated Adventure Ropes program, and Express Yourself, a comprehensive dance experience, which allow for further in-depth learning. Additionally, Pompositticut offers 2 diverse teen programs, Jr. Leader and Jr. Wrangler, and 2 intensive all day equestrian programs, Short Stirrup & Heels Down. Since 2000, PFDC has been the proud recipient of the Safety First Recognition Award, longer than any other camp in the U.S. as well as being named a Massachusetts Horse Farm of Distinction! By furnishing a highly professional staff and small camper groups, your children are sure to experience a summer of a lifetime!
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The Tobin School

713COTTAGE STREET NATICK, MA

6 mi

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Preschool
Child care
Welcome to The Tobin School. We are so happy to share information about our school and all that we do to ensure that each child at Tobin gets off to a great start to their academic career! Founded in 2004, our school is a small, warm community of learners. We are committed to providing a robust curriculum while addressing each child’s individual learning goals and respecting each one as a learner. The Tobin Family of Schools offer quality programs, which recognize the holistic development of young children and therefore promote their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. In doing so, we provide a stimulating environment with positive, nurturing care and a well-developed curriculum. The schools provide a variety of experiences and activities designed to encourage children to learn about themselves, their peers, and their surroundings. This is done in a range of different learning experiences, quiet times and active play, as well as indoor and outdoor activities.

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Ms. Zilanda's NeighborSchool

115 STONYBROOK RD. Framingham, MA

5 mi

Zilanda 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 Framingham. Zilanda has been a provider since 2014 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in August, 2017. As a licensed provider, Zilanda receives training in safe sleep, childhood nutrition, medication administration and childhood development. Every year she is required to renew her pediatric CPR certificate and attend at least 10 hours of professional development training. Every year, a Licensor from the EEC's regional office does an unannounced home-visit to assess program quality, health & safety practices, and make sure Zilanda is meeting the EEC's requirements, including regular progress reports, daily attendance tracking, monthly evacuation drills, etc. Parents love NeighborSchools home daycares. 'I was focused on choosing a program that nurtured my child, but I found one that also nurtured me and helped me become a better parent. I'm always telling my friends to check out home daycare - our experience was so wonderful!' Read more about Courtney Trudell's journey to find the right child care for her family. What is NeighborSchools? NeighborSchools helps experienced caregivers launch and operate licensed home daycares in Massachusetts. With better ratios and experienced caretakers, home daycare allows for more individualized attention for infants and toddlers. As a parent, you get a trusted partner for the long-term care of your child, right in your neighborhood, at a price you can afford.
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FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in Ashland, MA

Part-time daycare is becoming increasingly accessible and popular among working families. The cost of part-time daycare can vary widely depending on location and the type of center you choose.

Deciding on a part-time daycare near you in Ashland, MA can be a daunting but important task. If you need part-time daycare, there are several factors to keep in mind while searching. Start by narrowing down options on Care.com based on location and rate. From there you can read reviews from other families. It is also wise to consider the program's curriculum, staff qualifications, and the ratio of adults to children for a quality environment.

Part-time daycare services near you in Ashland, MA provide care for children during part of the day, typically during parents' work hours. These services typically offer activities focused on early childhood education in areas such as literacy and numeracy. Through combining structured, educational activities with free play, part-time daycares are able to give children experience in both classroom and social settings while they are under adult supervision. Additionally, part-time daycare providers typically partner with parents to tailor program goals and objectives to their needs and those of their child's.

When looking for part-time daycare near you in Ashland, MA, it is important to research a facility's qualifications and credentials. Make sure they have a license and that their staff is certified and experienced in child care. It's also a good idea to ask about the staff-to-child ratio, as part-time daycares should be attentive to the children’s needs while they are there. Before you entrust your children with any part-time daycare, look at references from past customers or even observe how the facility operates firsthand. Finally, investigate if the part-time daycare offers activities for your children such as music, art and outdoor recreation so that your children can remain engaged when having fun outside of their home environment.

Part-time daycare can near you in Ashland, MA can offer many benefits for both families and children alike. To start, they provide child care in a safe, stimulating environment that is supervised by trained professionals. As part-time daycare is not permanent and only used on an as-needed basis, it is often more affordable than full-time daycare, making it much easier for working parents to manage their budgets while still providing quality care for their children. Additionally, part-time daycare offers the flexibility to increase or decrease usage depending on schedules, holidays and other commitments, allowing families to adapt to changing circumstances.

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