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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
Josey's Daycare
5.0
Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a very warm, family friendly environment where kids are comfortable and can thrive. She keeps them on a great schedule and spends time doing...
- Kathryn L.
Amy's Daycare in Newton Center
5.0
My son has been at Amy's Daycare 4-5 days a week for the past year and we have nothing but great things to say about the experience. Amy is highly reliable and caring and prices are reasonable. She takes him on walks, play time in her fenced yard and feeds him healthy snacks. He is always happy to...
- Ryan W.
Greater Boston Early Academy
5.0
"Both of my kids attended during the pandemic. They were a complete life-saver. They started with a small group of kids, and they were absolutely wonderful. The loved the kids and the kids could feel this! They came home so happy. Their staff is really, really great! My daughter did preschool...
- Adriana O.
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 Watertown, MA
Amazing Grace Preschool Inc
114 Marshall St, Watertown, MA
Amazing Grace Preschool Inc. allows children to grow and learn in a loving and nurturing environment. Their goal is to build a strong foundation for the child, which will enhance a successful and confident transition into kindergarten.
Storyville Preschool Inc
97 Union St, Watertown, MA
Storyville Preschool subscribes to the philosophy that each child develops at his her own rate, and that children have individual needs. Their staff offer the kind of one-on-one attention and positive reinforcement that children need to feel successful. Through understanding, respect and exciting...
Stepping Stones Preschool
226 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown, MA
Stepping Stones Preschool is an educational childcare facility that was established to provide quality care and early learning for children living in Watertown, Massachusetts and nearby communities. It provides a safe, healthy and stimulating environment suitable for children's growth and...
Jewish Community Day School
57 Stanley Ave, Watertown, MA
Jewish Community Day School (JCDS) in Watertown, Massachusetts is a dual language school that was founded in 1995, which offers a curriculum that is focused on enhancing creativity, critical thinking, communication and flexibility. JCDS uses both English and Hebrew in teaching their students.
5.0
(4)
HAPPY NEWS!!!!
Our Infant room is now licensed!!!. We are currently accepting infants ages 3 months to 15 months. We do have a waitlist( this changes quickly). Please call for a tour at 617-932-1013 or 617-455-1120 (cell). Please email me at maryellen@youbelloracademy.com. We are currently offering...
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
Josey's Daycare
81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA
5.0
(5)
Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"Josephine is a great daycare provider , always has a smile on her face while opening her door to us early in the morning very postive , careing , & clean home daycare I highly recommend"
Theresa L.
Amy's Daycare in Newton Center
230 Homer St., Newton Center, MA
5.0
(8)
Family day care in Newton center, close to the Newton Free Library. Two adults take care of six children, speaking Chinese and English. Five nutritious meals included each day. 10 years experience. Provider has an early education degree.
5.0
"We sent our 2 sons (2 yr 9 mo and 6 month old) to Amy's home care program and our children loved it. When I first went to Amy's, I was immediately struck by how thoughtful and trustworthy Amy came off. It's always hard to leave your children with new faces, but...
Stephen C.
5.0
(1)
Greater Boston Early Academy is conveniently located a block away from Malden Center orange line train station. We are the only Center around with our own private playground and parking lot!
Greater Boston Early Academy is a Christian based education that provides a safe, fun, high quality...
5.0
""Both of my kids attended during the pandemic. They were a complete life-saver. They started with a small group of kids, and they were absolutely wonderful. The loved the kids and the kids could feel this! They came home so happy. Their staff is really, really...
Adriana O.
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
"Everyone is great there! My daughter always comes home with a smile on her face! We love Youbellor!"
Mike X.
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.
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.
4.0
(1)
A joyful, child-centered, multicultural early education in Woburn, Massachusetts. Infants through Kindergarten. Certified, Experienced teachers are trained in early childhood best practices. Convenient locations Woburn, Natick and Cambridge. Great outdoors. Hot meals Included.
* We specialize in...
4.0
"We have one kid there for close to a year. The staff is great, and we've worked with Catherine and the school has grown since. Everybody is extremely nice and I haven't had any bad experience with them. They have a nice outdoor playground for the kids and inside...
Mike C.
4.3
(3)
Discover Me child center is a diverse child care program that embodies multiculturalism and economic differences. We believe in nurturing the whole child. We are a very small unique center with 18 children and 8 teachers.
4.0
"I had my son attend for few months before having the kids at home. We had a good experience with the staff, they are caring and reliable. The place is not a large facility but It has lots of windows with access to natural lighting. We were happy with them."
Maciej P.
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.
5.0
(3)
Waltham Childcare Center is a small, family-oriented center, where we are committed to helping you and your child make an easy and comfortable transitions to our program. We have been welcoming many families to our center since Feb 1993 and we continue to do so.
Every child is very important to...
5.0
"We have been enrolled at Waltham Childcare for over the past 8 years with our three children. Our youngest only has one year left and we will miss them terribly. There is no one I would trust more than Mina, the Director, who has taken care of two generations of...
Care member
Family Access of Newton
492 Waltham Street, NEWTON, MA
5.0
(2)
With a long tradition of providing high-quality, professional early education programs for diverse populations, we offer children a safe, nurturing space to grow and flourish and families a welcoming, supportive community.
Conveniently located in West Newton close to I-95, the Mass Pike and the...
5.0
"We absolutely love Family Access! The teachers are exceptional—dedicated, loving, and truly passionate about nurturing the children in their care. The facilities are outstanding, with access to two spacious gymnasiums and a fantastic playground that includes splash...
Care member
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.
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.
5.0
(1)
Lincoln School for Children is a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center for children from 3 months old to 5 years old. With a large and clean facility, loving and qualified teachers, low teacher-to-student ratios, and an educational curriculum, we provide a stimulating...
5.0
"THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."
Binna D.
Imagination Station Early Learning Center
372 Squire Rd, Revere, MA
3.3
(6)
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.
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 respect. It was a big mess I felt bad for the kids and...
Sandra W.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Watertown, MA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Watertown, MA?
Child care centers near you in Watertown, MA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Watertown, MA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Watertown, MA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Watertown, MA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Watertown, MA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.
Ratings for Watertown, MA child care centers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Child Care Centers in Watertown, MA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.