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Recent child care center reviews in Waban, MA

Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

5.0

Brown Bear provides excellent quality and care for children and there families. They are setting strong foundation for learning and growing.

- Care member

Let's Learn Together Childcare

5.0

Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids.

- Kasia M

Top Tots Learning Center

5.0

I love Top Tots so much. The owners are so generous. The teachers are so caring and knowledgeable. My son has really come out of his shell. He has learned so much in just the short time he has been here. We are so amazed at all the good work that they do to help. My rating would definitely be a...

- KRYSTAL A.

FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

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 incredibly grateful for her advice...

- Care member

Raising Stars Centers

5.0

The team at Rising Star Center are wonderful,caring and very experienced. My son enjoys spending his day at the daycare and always comes back learning new words. :)

- Ruthline A.

Child care centers in Waban, MA

Riverside Children's Center

14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA

Riverside Children's Center has been offering high quality child care since 1983 to families in and around Waban, MA. We offer a Nursery, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Preschool and Pre-K program. We are open year round, M-F from 7:30-6.

Riverside Children's Center

14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA

Riverside Children's Center located in Waban, MA provides classrooms with a wide range of activities including art, music and movement, language, water play, circle time, and a lot more. The center is open to all children from three months to five years old.

5.0

(2)

We at Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, (BBEELC) extends a warmest welcome to you and your family. Our goal is for your children to develop and EXCEL into healthy and smart individuals. We acknowledge that no child is the same, so we plan to individualized learning and activities to meet the...
5.0
"I rate them 10 stars!!! My daughter is almost two now and she started there when she was a year and six months. As a first-time mom, I was very concerned about sending off my child to anyone really. They reassured me with any questions I might have and that truly...

Ilean D.


Let's Learn Together Childcare

Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St., Arlington, MA

5.0

(2)

We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care. We believe learning begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with...
5.0
"Mary, Catherine and the team have created a wonderful environment (not easy in COVID times!) that my girls love and I feel great about as a parent. They have excellent practices for safety, curriculum and communication, and the space is thoughtfully curated for the...

Courtney F.


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
"I first met Mrs Irene in 2018 at Les Petits Nursery school where she was my 1st sons preschool teacher. She was such a fabulous and caring person and my son loved Mrs Irene so very much. He is now 8yrs old and still insists on visiting her at top tots. She still...

GRAINNE M.


FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

13 Boyd Street , WATERTOWN, MA

5.0

(1)

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...

Care member


Raising Stars Centers

Raising Stars Centers

109 Lower East St, DEDHAM, MA

Starting at $2200/mo

5.0

(2)

Physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth is the most important factor in a child's development. At Raising Stars, we believe that each child is unique. Every child’s unlimited potential needs to be uncovered with a special approach. We give your child a safe and happy learning environment...
5.0
"We are beyond happy with Raising Stars Center! We are first time parents and started our 4 month old daughter with Raising Stars full time, 5 days a week. We came to Raising Stars after a poor experience with another daycare provider and I'm so happy we did. The...

MEREDETH L.


Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

49 Winchester St., NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA

Starting at $2900/mo

5.0

(3)

Located in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, the Kindernest Montessori Early Childcare Learning Center upholds the fundamental principles of Montessori education and holistic development in a nurturing environment where children are guided with kindness and respect. At Kindernest, we have programs...
5.0
"Friendly and professional staffs and teachers with great and long term experience. Very clean and organized classrooms with high quality learning materials. We are very fortunate to find this school and excited to see our baby learn and grow here. "

Care member


THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

9 BURLINGTON ST, LEXINGTON, MA

Starting at $6500/mo

5.0

(1)

We're a child-centered, play- based program that is proud to provide the best in education for your children, all in a warm and loving environment! Our facilities include beautiful and bright classrooms and a wonderful outdoor playground and nature area. Come take a tour and see what makes us...
5.0
"JPL has been a second home to my kids and a warm and inviting school. Both my son and daughter love the large outdoor area, walkable nature walks, and their welcoming open classrooms. Best of all we love the amazing, caring, and energetic staff. They are always...

Marissa M.


Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

273 Middlesex Avenue, MEDFORD, MA

Starting at $1700/mo

5.0

(4)

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.


The Goddard School - Wayland

The Goddard School - Wayland

367 Commonwealth Road, WAYLAND, MA

5.0

(4)

Finding the extraordinary in every child by inspiring their innate curiosity. Our exclusive education program, Wonder of Learning, is the most innovative, well-researched program on the market. It's focused on how children learn best: through play, exploration and following their natural curiosity....
5.0
"Our child is loved and very well cared for. Staff is awesome and very dedicated to the children. Our daughter enjoys going to school everyday and has learned so much! Thank you for all you do!"

Care member


Ellen Moore's Child Care

Ellen Moore's Child Care

12 Worthington Street, Boston, MA

5.0

(6)

My program is a small, mixed-age group, and we all become very attached to each other--it really is very much like a family. I am located in Boston, close to the Longwood Medical Area. I have a well-equipped home with three levels of interesting space and a small backyard. We also have a...
5.0
"Our daughter has been going to Ellen's House for a year and a half and we're already dreading the eventual day that we no longer get to hand off our little one to the incredibly patient and generous Ellen Moore. Like most others, we were referred to "Ellen's House"...

Michael W.


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
"My son started to go to Little Pandas Home Daycare since the age of two and half and we absolutely loved it there. The facility is very clean and organized. My son used to get sick a lot in his old big daycare and almost never got sick anymore since he went there....

Xiaojun W.


Little Sprouts Milton

Little Sprouts Milton

919 Blue Hill Avenue, MILTON, MA

4.8

(4)

Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs. Built from...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...

Care member


Children's Happy Day School

Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road, West Roxbury, MA

5.0

(1)

Children's Happy Day School is a fully accredited NAEYC preschool, kindergarten and child care center with programs for children ages 2.0 to 6 years old. Located off the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, we enroll children from Boston and the neighboring communities of Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood...
5.0
"We've been fortunate to send our sons to Children's Happy Day, and I can't say enough good things about the school. The teachers and staff are so caring and thoughtful. They've put together a program that teaches confidence, independence, kindness, and resilience...

Kelsey R.


Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 River Road, WESTON, MA

Starting at $110/mo

5.0

(2)

At our center, we provide a warm, loving, and caring environment where every child is treated like family. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond to support each child’s growth and development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We are honored to have been recognized as one...
5.0
"Our kids love the staff at TLC! The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly. The app is always being updated with activities the kids are doing throughout the day, including pictures! The curriculums have supported their learning and creativity, with lots of...

Care member


GODDARD SCHOOL WELLESLEY

GODDARD SCHOOL WELLESLEY

141 LINDEN ST, WELLESLEY, MA

5.0

(3)

The Goddard School of Wellesley is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day. We are proud to serve the surrounding communities, including Wellesley, Natick, Wayland, Weston, Needham, and Newton. We are dedicated to providing an enriching, nurturing...
5.0
"The teachers are caring, the facilities are new and clean with engaging rooms and toys, and the administrative staff are friendly and reliable. "

Care member


Temple Beth David Shalom Corner Early Learning Center

Temple Beth David Shalom Corner Early Learning Center

7 Clapboardtree St., WESTWOOD, MA

Starting at $2740/mo

5.0

(8)

Shalom Corner is a play-based Early Learning Center for children ages 2-5. We focus on the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of the children in our beautiful setting at Temple Beth David in Westwood, MA. While we are located in a Temple and focus on Jewish values, we also work...
5.0
"Shalom Corner is a wonderful community. The faculty and staff are supportive of the students and their families learning and overall well-being. I have sent two children to Shalom Corner and when my youngest is old enough she will attend too."

Care member


THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

477 LONGWOOD AVE, BOSTON, MA

Starting at $1556/mo

5.0

(1)

The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC) at Temple Israel of Boston offers an innovative, high quality secular and Judaic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. We foster critical thinking and a love of learning through carefully curated, joyful play in children from 1 year and...
5.0
" FJECC is a magical place where children thrive, create and explore and where families of all backgrounds feel welcomed into the community. The highly experienced teachers and staff provide a wonderful education in secular and Judaic studies all within a nurturing...

Nicole L.


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
"My son, who is 7, has been going to the Golden Chickpea for afterschool care for the last year. The teachers (Cecelia, Grace and Selina) are so amazing and caring and I have nothing but great things to say about the staff. On days that my daughter, 4, does not have...

Satimah H.


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