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Recent child care center reviews in Mattapan, MA

Youbellor Child Academy

5.0

Great school. The director MaryEllen has a great approach to kids. Also the school offers snacks and Friday lunch which is rare these days!

- Care member

Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

5.0

I am happy to provide a feedback regarding my experience with the golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care program . My 3 year old toddler went to golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care for a period of 2 months during April & May 2022 . On a scale from 1 to 5 with 5 being the best , I give it a 5 . We had...

- May M.

Stony Brook School

5.0

We came to Stony Brook School after moving half-way across the country. Our 3 year old felt right at home at Stony Brook School. He knew this was the right school for him after seeing some of the websites pictures about the play spaces, "I want to go to the school with the dinosaurs" he said...

- Michelle S.

Panda Cub Academy

5.0

We enrolled our child at Panda Cub Academy when she was almost 3 years old. Prior to that, she was enrolled at another local daycare where she had a difficult experience. She refused to eat or drink during the first week and the school was not proactive about addressing these concerns. Thankfully,...

- Tim C.

Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

5.0

Everyone is great there! My daughter always comes home with a smile on her face! We love Youbellor!

- Mike X.

Child care centers in Mattapan, MA

Youbellor Child Academy

Youbellor Child Academy

12 Brighton St, BELMONT, MA

Starting at $2750/mo

5.0

(3)

Updated news: January 2025, We are now currently in the second phase of our Infant program becoming licensed to accept infants (ages 3 months to 15months) with a tentative February/March 2025 start date( This may change- as we cannot control state licensing schedules).. We are creating a waiting...
5.0
"I love the staff! They are so incredibly kind and caring. All of the teachers treat the children like their own. It feels like a family environment! My child has been there since he was 12 weeks old and as hard as it was for me as a mother, to send him somewhere I...

Lidia X.


Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 Washington Street, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(3)

Join us at the GoldenChickpea part-time preschool with your little one. We offer an individualized and unique child care service that allows kids to be themselves, discovering their own passions, abilities and interests. Centered on developing self confidence, comfortably sharing the world of...
5.0
"I would rate Gold Chickpea as a 5. Cecilia was very accommodating, and the teachers were very kind and absolutely the best. The teachers were very attentive and encouraging, so my daughter felt comfortable from the first day of preschool. As a parent, I was so...

Test T.


Stony Brook School

Stony Brook School

284 Amory Street, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA

5.0

(3)

Stony Brook School follows an emergent, play-based curriculum for preschool aged children and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Located within the Jamaica Plain Brewery Complex, we offer a convenient, T-accessible location, with 3,4, or 5 day enrollment options for parents needing full or...
5.0
"Our experience at Stony Brook School has been so wonderful, I just have to write about it. My son attended this school beginning at 2.9 years old and we counted the days until our second child was old enough to attend. My daughter walks into the classroom with...

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Panda Cub Academy

Panda Cub Academy

1200 BOYLSTON STREET, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $2695/mo

5.0

(3)

Panda Cub Academy offers children 6 months to 6 years old a progressive Montessori based curriculum while immersing them in Chinese language and culture. All classes are led by our native Mandarin speaking teachers who are also proficient in English, state certified, and experienced in early...
5.0
"The most balanced, thoughtful, intelligent team of people one could entrust their loved ones with, have taught our child to become Bilingual. Even while being from a monolingual home."

Robyn W.


Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

273 Middlesex Avenue, MEDFORD, MA

Starting at $1700/mo

5.0

(3)

We offer a family oriented child care setting supported by play based learning. We strive to provide social/emotional and academic growth during a child's early years.
5.0
"Youbellor has been our daycare provider since 2018. We are very pleased with the directors and teachers, many who have been there since we started using them for childcare. Both of our children (one graduated and one current) enjoy their time at Youbellor and look...

Shannon X.


Top Tots Learning Center

Top Tots Learning Center

1560 Beacon St, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $2400/mo

5.0

(6)

You can call us a preschool. You can call us a daycare, or a childcare center. Just don’t call us average. TOP TOTS is Brookline’s newest hybrid Learning Center. We offer a continuum of education and childcare for Toddlers, Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten age students. TOP TOTS Learning Center may...
5.0
"We had the pleasure to know Irene when she was taking care of my toddler few years ago. My toddler was very attached to me at the time and it wasn’t easy for her to separate at drop offs. But Irene knew exactly what to do and in a short time gained the trust of...

Pegah K.


ABC Childcare

ABC Childcare

171 Gould Street, NEEDHAM, MA

Starting at $1900/mo

5.0

(3)

At ABC childcare, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic development, incorporating a blend of structured activities and free play that encourages creativity, curiosity, and social interaction. From sensory exploration to early literacy and numeracy skills, we tailor our...
5.0
"ABC Childcare and Preschool has become a “home away from home” for our daughter. We can focus on work, while our baby is being loved and cared for. From homemade food to yoga classes, concerts and holiday activities, we are confident that our child will be...

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Tartts Day Care Centers

Tartts Day Care Centers

56 Wareham St., Boston, MA

4.5

(24)

A family-run enterprise since 1946, Tartt's is an industry leader, recognized for our enriching programs, exemplary facilities and accomplished staff. Our philosophy is straightforward: we place the experiences of children and families at the center of our business. Tartt's remains in demand...
5.0
"Our daughter attended Tartts for almost one year and we all absolutely loved it. We were sad to say goodbye to all of her teachers, the staff, and her friends, but the location was no longer convenient for us, as we moved to the suburbs from Boston. Our daughter...

Anna A.


Little Pandas Home Daycare

Little Pandas Home Daycare

15 SYCAMORE ROAD, Newton, MA

5.0

(3)

We are a state-licensed bilingual family daycare with an integration of American and Asian cultures. We speak both English and Chinese. We have been serving families in Watertown/Newton area for over 20 years. Our children's families come from various cultural background and nationalities including...
5.0
"Both of my kids attended Little Panda Home Daycare when we moved to the area in 2019. The place is very clean and well organized. Fei Lao Shi (Ms Fei) is very loving and caring, and very experienced and knowledgeable in early education. The other staff Ms Huang is...

Chenny C.


Clinton Path Preschool

Clinton Path Preschool

58 Irving St., BROOKLINE, MA

5.0

(4)

"Welcome to Clinton Path Preschool, a place where joyful learning thrives through friendship and play in our cooperative community. Our mission is to inspire children, recognizing them as capable individuals who navigate, inquire, create, and explore their world in many ways. Rooted in our...
5.0
"My daughter has been at CPP for two years and it is an absolute DREAM of a school. There is a beautiful play yard and the children spend a lot of unstructured time outdoors. The teachers all have specials strengths but every one is nurturing and creative. The...

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Loleeta's Family Child Care

Loleeta's Family Child Care

66 Colonial Ave, Dorchester Center, MA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 hard work doesn’t go unseen! "

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Brownstone Kids Academy

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...
5.0
"I dropped my daughters off for a mother's day out and my daughters had a blast! I was so please with the care they received and the loving structure, we tried it again another day! We have now decided to have our daughters attend two days a week to give me a break!...

Aimee W


Panda Bilingual Daycare

Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to...
5.0
"We have a 2.5yrs daughter in Panda Bilingual Daycare since this summer. We have been very satisfied so far. The site is brand new and the facilities are very nice. The teachers care deeply about the kids and constantly communicate with us about our daughter's every...

Mingshu H


SOLBE LEARNING

SOLBE LEARNING

631 VFW Pkwy, CHESTNUT HILL, MA

Starting at $4499/mo

5.0

(4)

SolBe [sohl-be] is an early learning center that reimagines traditional notions of nursery school, child care, and preschool. We aim to create the highest quality early learning experiences. Our dynamic program continually adapts and improves as we nurture healthy, engaged lives. SolBe holds...
5.0
"I have been proud to be part of the SolBe team since 2021. I began my journey as a lead educator in one of our older-toddler classrooms and now serve as the Head of Family Empowerment and Success. Before joining SolBe, I worked closely with children and families...

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Diane's Daycare in Newton

Diane's Daycare in Newton

154 Truman Road, Newton, MA

5.0

(20)

5.0
"Diane and her helpers became our family over the course of the 18 months that our son was with them. It was heartbreaking to leave, and the only reason we did is because we moved too far away to bring him there every day. There were tears when we dropped him off...

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Lucy's Family Daycare

Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St, Brighton, MA

3.7

(3)

Lucy's Family Daycare provides childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children in Brighton Massachusetts.We are conveniently located close to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive. We encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered...
5.0
"Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when leaving my boys with Lucy and her assistants. Not to mention the numerous current and past references that i was given...

Christina G


Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

4006 Washington Street, Boston, MA

5.0

(3)

We are an inspired team of teachers with experience in public, private, and Montessori schools, who are thrilled to give your child the opportunity to play, learn, and thrive outdoors! Our programs spark curiosity, discovery, and a strong connection with nature. We offer the following...
5.0
"A most excellent school! The way all schools should be: creative, fun, learning through the natural world. Our son (5 years old) had the very best time of his life there."

Angel


Theophany Orthodox Christian School

Theophany Orthodox Christian School

754 GREENDALE AVE, Needham, MA

5.0

(1)

Theophany School offers a multi-age learning experience with small class sizes, an engaging curriculum and a loving Christian environment for children in the Greater Boston area. Our current programs include: 3-day and 5-day Preschool class options, and a full-day Kindergarten. The School and its...
5.0
"My nephew and my two daughters all attended Theophany. It's a true hidden gem with teachers who are not only creative and warm but also educated and more importantly-wise!"

Marybeth H.


FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

13 Boyd Street , WATERTOWN, MA

We believe educating your child includes a well-rounded curriculum of music classes, dance classes, cooking projects and field trips. Children with music instruments--one of the many things the children experience at First Path Daycare CenterWe believe that an education that centers around...
5.0
"Make this short and First Path Day Care is more than just a daycare for me as it plays a vital role in the overall development of my son. A huge shoutout to the director Shasha, whose experience and deep understanding of child development have been invaluable. I am...

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Artisan Childcare Center - Cambridge

Artisan Childcare Center - Cambridge

153 Alewife Brook Pkwy, CAMBRIDGE, MA

Artisan Childcare Center in Cambridge provides high-quality childcare for children aged six weeks through 2 years, 9 months. Artisan offers a curriculum that is well balanced while placing particular significance on artistic programs as valuable tools necessary to make learning fun and enhance...

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