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Recent preschool reviews in Melrose, MA

Oak Trees East Daycare

5.0

My experience at Oak Trees, where my child has been a participant for 2 years, has been superlative. The other review says the site is dirty, and I have never found this to be true. It is clean, sunny, and cheerful. Are we talking about the same site?? There is one cat who seems to stay upstairs....

- Jennifer

Children's Playhouse Daycare Inc.

5.0

Excellent facility, Great program for children, Warm, clean and educational. Highly recommended.

- ChildrensPlayhouse D

Red Apple

5.0

My son has been gone to this daycare for severy months.I wound say this is definately the best choice I have been made. There are two teachers taking care of six students. They provide breakfast and lunch. The most impressive part is they prepare healthy food such as boiled corn, peach, rice, ribs...

- Shuchi

Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

5.0

We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and provided lots of feedback on my son's progress.

- Kathryn P

Friendly Foundations, Inc.

5.0

My son is 4 years old and has been attending Friendly Foundations since September. Though we originally wanted him to attend public preschool there were not enough spots left. After researching several options in the area we came across Friendly Foundations through a last minute google search. We...

- Ginny F

Preschools in Melrose, MA

4.2

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Oak Trees East Daycare

60 Brunswick Park, Melrose, MA 02176

Costimate: $246/wk

Description:

Oak Trees East is a fully licensed home daycare for children age 3 months to 5 years. We are located in Melrose, MA. *Our child to teacher ratio is 3:1, so your child will receive the utmost attention....

Recent reviews:

5.0
I visited in October 2016. We were welcomed by both providers who were warm, friendly and took time to explain the details and took us on a tour. We were impressed by the artistic environment and especially...

Reviewed by Ray K

First Steps Early Learning Center

6 Eastman Place 3rd Floor, Melrose, MA 02176

Costimate: $256/wk

First Steps Early Learning Center

Description:

Providing learning and care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.

Melrose Unitarian Universalist

70 W Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176

Starting at $9410/day

Description:

Melrose Unitarian Universalist is a Church in Melrose, Massachusetts that offers care and education for children from preschool through 8th grade. It offers a religious education and encourages children's...

Kathy Doyle's Happy Hours Preschool

429 UPHAM ST, MELROSE, MA 02176

Starting at $190/wk

Description:

Kathy Doyle's Happy Hours Preschool is a daycare center located at 429 Upham St, Melrose, MA that emphasizes the significance of play in children's development. Their strategies include the use of play and...
5.0

(2)

Children's Playhouse Daycare Inc.

46 Bucknam Street., Everett, MA 02149

Starting at $385/wk

Description:

Children's Playhouse Daycare, Inc. is a warm, family oriented childcare center with a professional atmosphere. We have two locations. Our Infant/Toddler location is located right next to our preschool...

Recent reviews:

5.0
great facility, very happy with them :)

Reviewed by Gautam G

5.0

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Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA 02149

Costimate: $351/wk

Red Apple

Description:

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
100% would HIGHLY recommend Red Apple Daycare. We enrolled our daughter here at 3 months and Jing was nothing but perfect. She was careful with protocol, caring, attentive, and an excellent provider, and would...

Reviewed by Johnmichael C

5.0

(1)

Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School

101 Cedar St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Starting at $230/wk

Description:

Children's Gathering Nursery and Day School is a child care facility located at 101 Cedar St. Wakefield, MA. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through...

Recent review:

5.0
We loved this place! All the staff are very loving and you could tell they adored my son! The teachers and director were very accessible and provided lots of feedback on my son's progress.

Reviewed by Kathryn P

5.0

(1)

Friendly Foundations, Inc.

68 South Avenue, Revere, MA 02151

Starting at $6/hr

Friendly Foundations, Inc.

Description:

Friendly Foundations, Inc. provides an exceptional educational experience for your child! Our small class size enables us to: - individualize each child's education - build a home/school partnership -...

Recent review:

5.0
My son is 4 years old and has been attending Friendly Foundations since September. Though we originally wanted him to attend public preschool there were not enough spots left. After researching several...

Reviewed by Ginny F

5.0

(1)

Kids' Place Located at Freedom Hill Community Church

77 Kennedy Dr, Malden, MA 02148

Costimate: $267/wk

Description:

Our After School Program accepts children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes a Middle School Program for 6th through 8th graders. Every weekday we pick children up from area schools with our van...

Recent review:

5.0
Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children.

Reviewed by John

5.0

(1)

Creative Corner School

11 Sheridan Cir, Winchester, MA 01890

Starting at $1607/mo

Description:

All day, all year daycare program for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Curriculum, music, art and Yoga classes included.

Recent review:

5.0
My son has been at Creative Corner since he was an infant. We have had a wonderful experience! The teachers are loving and kind. They have been a great help to me as a first time mom! He loves going to school...

Reviewed by Christine C

3.3

(6)

Imagination Station Early Learning Center

372 Squire Rd, Revere, MA 02151

Starting at $65/day

Imagination Station Early Learning Center

Description:

Imagination Station offers care for children 6 weeks to 7 years old. Full time and Part time available. Included in tuition is breakfast, lunch and snack.

Recent reviews:

3.0
When I worked for Terri little pumpkin it was POORLY and not operated by a professional who truly cared for the kids and staff needs . IN ORDER TO RUN a program your staff has to be trained and treated with...

Reviewed by Sandra W

5.0

(1)

Zakane, Keltoum

15 Gladstone St Apt 1, Everett, MA 02149

Costimate: $281/wk

Description:

Zakane, Keltoum located in Everett Massachusetts is a family childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. The center is open 24 hours, providing full-time, part-time, before...

Recent review:

5.0
Keltoum is an amazing childcare provider. She was like a second mother to me and like a grandmother to my son. She cared for my son during work hours from the time he was 3 months old until he was about...

Reviewed by Cindy S

5.0

(1)

Nieves Family Day Care

16 Florence St, Somerville, MA 02145

Costimate: $283/wk

Description:

We are a family day care that provides care with love and dedication to all children. We do our best to teach our children the basic knowledge they need before going to school. We are located in front of a...

Recent review:

5.0
Our daughter went to Nieves family daycare from 3 months-14 months, until we moved to the other side of town. I couldn't imagine a warmer environment for her. Wonderful, experienced caretakers.

Reviewed by John H

Happy Space Academy

94r Broadway, Malden, MA 02148

Starting at $350/wk

Description:

Happy Space Academy Child Care where differences are embraced and learning is fun. We want you, our client, to feel like the center is an extension of your home where your child feel safe, comfortable,...

Shining Stars Learning Center

20 East Denver Street, Saugus, MA 01906

Costimate: $272/wk

Shining Stars Learning Center

Description:

Shining Stars Is childcare center focused on building a community within our school. The children we teach and care for, are from infancy to school-age. Our philosophies of care include treating every child...

Miss Rinas Little Rascals

10 Bennett Hwy, Saugus, MA 01906

Costimate: $283/wk

Miss Rinas Little Rascals

Description:

Our childcare center includes a stimulating, fun, and educational environment for kids of all backgrounds ages 2 months & up.

Youbellor Child Academy

273 Middlesex Ave., Medford, MA 02155

Costimate: $345/wk

Description:

We are a childcare center located in Medford, Ma. We serve ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our mission is set around the trust and relationships we build with our families for the benefit of the child. Child here...

Description:

CAPIC Child Development Center - Infant Toddler Preschool and After School Program helps the kids grow physically, socially, cognitively, and emotionally. The children will experience success and learn at their...

Winchester Cooperative Nursery School

478 Main St, Winchester, MA 01890

Starting at $230/wk

Description:

The Winchester Cooperative Nursery School in Winchester, Massachusetts offers preschool and childcare for two- to three-year old children. They prepare the children for further schooling and stimulates the...

United Methodist Nursery School

34 DIX ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890

Starting at $3180/day

Description:

United Methodist Nursery School is a state-licensed and nationally accredited preschool that offers educational daycare programs for pre-kindergarten students. Their programs are open to children ages three to...

GraceWorks Childcare

160 High St, Medford, MA 02155

Costimate: $353/wk

Description:

GraceWorks Childcare offers childcare and early learning programs in Medford, Massachusetts. It offers toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, after-school and summer care programs in a warm friendly and...

Saugus YMCA Children's Center

298 MAIN ST., SAUGUS, MA 01906

Starting at $199/wk

Description:

Saugus YMCA Children's Center provides a stimulating early childhood program for toddlers and preschool age up to 5 years. Their goal is to prepare the students for their educational and life journey. The...

Westside Preschool

429 High St, Medford, MA 02155

Starting at $707/mo

Description:

The Westside Preschool is a childcare provider and preschool in Medford, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They encourage new...

Tall Spire Nursery School Inc

8 Lafayette St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Starting at $316/mo

Description:

Located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Tall Spire Nursery School is a private educational organization. It offers a child-centered environment where children can develop their sense of wonder, sense of humor and...

Odyssey Day School

17 Linda Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880

Starting at $9/hr

Description:

Odyssey Day School is a licensed facility that offers various child care services and early education programs for infants up to school-age children. The company also offers enrichment classes, before and...

For Kids Only Afterschool- Lincoln School

68 Tuckerman St, Revere, MA 02151

Starting at $510/mo

Description:

For Kids Only Afterschool- Lincoln School is an extended care provider in Revere, Massachusetts that offers after-school enrichment programs to school-age children. The company’s services are offered...

The Play Academy

65 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Starting at $275/wk

Description:

The Play Academy is a child care and learning center for infant, toddler or preschooler located at 65 Riverside Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts. The school offers an active learning program designed to stimulate...

Neighborhood Cooperative Nursery School

21 Church St, Winchester, MA 01890

Starting at $180/wk

Description:

The Neighborhood Cooperative Nursery School provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Winchester, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through...

A Kangaroo's Pouch

86 Chestnut St, Chelsea, MA 02150

Starting at $38/day

Description:

A Kangaroo's Pouch is an educational facility that serves the community of Chelsea MA. It offers a nurturing learning environment and provides a comprehensive early childhood program for children 15 months to...

Gentle Dragon Preschool, Inc.

400 HIGH ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155

Starting at $439/mo

Description:

Gentle Dragon Preschool, Inc. in MEDFORD, MA serves kids from 2.9 to 5 years old in a creative, warm, and engaging environment. They provide a balance of structured and free-play activities like music, art,...

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Ratings for Melrose, MA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Preschools in Melrose, MA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 107 listed preschools.