Find Trusted Daycares Near Me in Dorchester Center, MA
We have 60 daycares in Dorchester Center, MA! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your daycare needs
Match with highly rated local daycares near you
Compare daycare and tour the ones that best fit your family
Recent daycare reviews in Dorchester Center, MA
Loleeta's Family Child Care
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!
- Care member
Red Apple
5.0
I highly recommend Red Apple to other families! My daughter started there at four months old and left at about 18 months because we moved. I really feel it was the best place for her to be as a baby and young toddler. Jing is loving, caring and patient and I could tell she really cared about my...
- Care member
Peapod Daycare
5.0
My son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who couldn't walk or talk yet, now he's a thriving, active little boy who can talk your ear off. So whether you're considering Peapod for your...
- Liz R.
Diane's Daycare in Newton
5.0
Diane is another grandmother to our daughter, when her own live thousands of miles away. We had the privilege of sending our daughter to Diane's from when she was merely 4 months old as I finished my maternity leave for a full 3 years. Whenever I dropped her off, I knew she was happy, healthy, loved...
- Care member
ABC Childcare
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 prepared for school. As an educator, I...
- Care member
Daycares in Dorchester Center, MA
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! "
Care member
Dymond Minds Before & After School Care
40 Bourneside St, Dorchester Center, MA
With a Master Degree in Early Education and care, My goal is to provide children from three months to age 6 with experiences and activities of learning that will enrich them in all levels of development.
We use research based curricula for our child centered activities and believe that children...
Future Leaders Learning center
1664 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA
Children are the future, 0-5 years old is one of the most important years of a child's life. Its where they grow, learn, love, trust , play and form bonds. All these things are extremely important and fundamental to a child's growth and development. Every child is a unique individual and...
Kids First Daycare and Learning Center Inc
1190 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA
Kids First Daycare and Learning Center Inc welcomes you and your child to their facility at 1190 Adams Street, Boston where they provide a soothing and decent setting that caters to the specific needs of your family. Their center is dedicated to foster individuality and cultural identity and takes...
Rockwood Early Educational Academy
995 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester Center, MA
Rockwood Early Educational Academy, located in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts, is a non-profit, state-licensed early childhood center that offers educational day care programs for toddlers and preschoolers. The company admits children between the ages of 15 months to 6 years old and provides them...
Excel Children's Services
27 Tonawanda Street, Dorchester Center, MA
Excel Children's Services is committed to providing a safe and nurturing educational environment designed to instill self-confidence and a life-long desire for learning.
Excel's curriculum, is designed to meet the needs of the whole child. We recognize that the cognitive, emotional, social and...
Ashmont Nursery School Inc
1 Ashmont St, Dorchester Center, MA
Ashmont Nursery School is a play-based, parent-led cooperative preschool for children aged 22 months to 5 years. It is located near Codman Square and accessible by T (Ashmont Station). Facilities include a spacious indoor play area with a wide variety of materials and a fully equipped outdoor play...
Little Leader Prep School
242 Woodrow Ave, Dorchester Center, MA
Little Leader Prep School is a childcare center located in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts that offers their services to children ages 2 months to 4 years old. The company provides age and developmentally appropriate programs geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Little Leader Prep...
The Salvation Army Children's Learning Center
26 Wales Street, Dorchester Center, MA
The Salvation Army Children's Learning Center is a center-based child care program located in Dorchester Center, MA. The program is licensed by The Department of Early Education and Care, and has NAEYC Accreditation. The Children's Learning Center serves children aged 3 months- 13 years in a...
Above & Beyond SACC Program @ Brookview House Inc.
2 Brookview ST, Dorchester Center, MA
Brookview provides women and children experiencing homelessness with a safe place to live and programs to build self-esteem. These families practice the skills necessary to thrive as active and integral members of their community and, by so doing, improves the community for all of us.
Brookview has...
The Wonder Years Learning Academy, Inc
99 Maxwell Street, DORCHESTER CENTER, MA
Red Apple
91 Belmont St, Everett, MA
5.0
(15)
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 satisfying. We love watching the reading process unfold and never tire of helping children...
5.0
"I highly recommend Red Apple to other families! My daughter started there at four months old and left at about 18 months because we moved. I really feel it was the best place for her to be as a baby and young toddler. Jing is loving, caring and patient and I could...
Care member
Peapod Daycare
53 Pearl St, Newton, MA
5.0
(10)
Peapod Daycare is a family child care service provider located in the Newton area serving children from 3 months to school age. We specialize in bilingual care (English and Mandarin).
5.0
"My 2 year old daughter has been attending Peapod since she was 9 months old (September 2020). As a first time mom with a lot of anxiety over finding the best care providers plus covid safety concerns, we were lucky to find Peapod. I will forever be grateful for the...
Maria S.
Diane's Daycare in Newton
154 Truman Road, Newton, MA
5.0
(20)
5.0
"We were so lucky to have found Diane and her staff. I couldn't have hoped for a more loving daycare family. They took excellent care of our child from the time she was 4 months old until 2.5 years old. My kid came home every day happy, nourished, and loved. She...
Care member
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Pine Village Preschool is a highly respected Spanish Immersion School for Toddlers and Preschoolers with 10 locations in the Greater Boston area. We enroll students as young as 15 months old and children can enroll in our programs at any time during the year. We offer part-time 2, 3, 4 days a week...
5.0
"They provided good care for my son for the time that he was with them. Not only did they care about the well being of my son but for myself when I was getting the care for my son I was also experiencing a stressful time in my life because I was in school fulltime...
Catalina O.
Little Kid'z Corner
19 Dietz Road Hyde Park Massachusetts, Hyde Park, MA
5.0
(2)
Hello, My name is Rose I provide childcare to children ages 6weeks up to 5 years old.I provide a welcoming, educational, nurturing, and safe space where children grow and learn. We provide breakfast lunch
Safe and loving home setting
Fenced yard and nearby park
Hands on curriculum
Arts and...
5.0
"Lil Kidz Corner is an amazing daycare. My daughter was there from the time she was 18 months. Whenever I'd drop her off, I'd feel at ease because I know she is in great hands. Rose goes above and beyond for all of the kiddos. She is very communicative and will keep...
Care member
X Y Z Family Child Care
464 Sea St, Quincy, MA
5.0
(7)
We are a provider of family child care services and have been in operation for over 20 years. We offer a nurturing and caring environment that fosters development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. I offer organic food for the children. Our teachers are CDA certified, NAFCC accredited,...
5.0
"My daughter has been at XYZ since she was 10 months old and has just "graduated" to head off to pre-school almost 3 years later. In the years she has spent with Latifa, she has learned and grown so much. The loving and nurturing environment coupled with healthy...
Julie O.
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
"Our family has been with Clinton Path Preschool for the past 6 years and are so grateful for the incredibly loving, nurturing, and strong-community based experience. It a city with so many preschool options, Clinton Path is truly a unique school that focuses on...
Sarinnapha V.
Spanish Immersion Montessori School
75 VERNON ST, NEWTON, MA
5.0
(1)
Spanish Immersion Montessori offers a total language immersion and multicultural Montessori education in a stimulating, nurturing environment for children ages 15 months-5 years. Our educational programs do much more than teach your child; they instill confidence, independent thought and a-long love...
5.0
"We are so pleased with SIMS. Our son has been attending SIMS since he was 18 months and we have been so happy with the care and instruction he is getting there. First and foremost, the teachers and staff are so loving. They treat our baby as their own. I have no...
Care member
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Additional Daycare Services
Daycare Articles
The 8 best family calendar apps and organizer apps
April 4th, 2025 There is no job in the world quite as busy and overwhelming as that of being a parent. Family calendars quickly fill up with practices, recitals, birthday pa... Read more
Is daycare tax deductible? Understanding the daycare tax credit
February 7th, 2025 There are many child care credits and deductions available to parents and families, but one of the most overlooked and beneficial is taking a tax credit towa... Read more
10 fun Mommy and Me classes for babies and toddlers
September 4th, 2024 Parenting babies and toddlers provides an unmatched sense of joy, but let’s face it: Finding ways to enrich and entertain young kids on a regular basis... Read more
11 helpful organizations and resources for children with special needs
November 13th, 2024 When you’re a parent searching for resources for children with special needs, there are a number of things to consider, including but not limited to, w... Read more
How to use a tutor effectively
April 14th, 2022 Once you hire a tutor, you may be relieved to step aside and let an experienced professional help your child. But d... Read more
FAQs for finding daycares near you in Dorchester Center, MA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Daycare centers near you in Dorchester Center, MA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Daycares near you in Dorchester Center, MA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Dorchester Center, MA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Dorchester Center, MA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.