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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
Little Apple Daycare
5.0
Congratulations to Yu Hong to move her Little Apple Daycare in Saugus Ma, Wakefield line.My son went to Little Apple Daycare when he was two.He was happy to be there, and I had to try hard to get him going home when I picked him up at the end of the day.YuHong took kids outside twice every day when...
- Yu X.
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.
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.
Three Ducklings Learning Center
5.0
From the depths of our hearts, we give our sincerest appreciation to Lorena, whose exceptional qualities as a teacher have left an indelible mark on our children’s lives. For five remarkable years, Lorena has been more than a teacher; she has been a guardian, mentor, and inspiration. Our boys are 9...
- Sydney M.
Daycares in Melrose, MA
Red Apple
91 Belmont St, Everett, MA
5.0
(16)
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
"Red Apple is a wonderful place for babies and young toddlers to grow. Jing and her family provide for little people with loving dedication, grace, and competence.
My son’s life was undoubtedly enriched by his time at Red Apple, where he gained experiences I would...
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Little Apple Daycare
4 Butterfield Rd, Saugus, MA
5.0
(1)
Little Apple Bilingual Daycare is a family owned, State Licensed childcare serving the needs of families in the Greater Saugus Area. We offer education and care for children, ages from 3 months to 6 years.
Business Since: 2014.
Total Employees:2-10.
Credentials: State licensed, First Aid...
5.0
"Congratulations to Yu Hong to move her Little Apple Daycare in Saugus Ma, Wakefield line.My son went to Little Apple Daycare when he was two.He was happy to be there, and I had to try hard to get him going home when I picked him up at the end of the day.YuHong took...
Yu X.
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
"Peapod has been a wonderful fit for our 2 kids (both of whom started as infants). Shannon is kind, attentive, and responsive. Both of our kids instantly took to her and love going. She provides enriching activities and outdoor time at the park next door. It is...
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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 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...
KRYSTAL A.
5.0
(1)
At Three Ducklings Learning Center, our mission is to provide a nurturing and enriching environment where every child’s potential is recognized, cherished, and cultivated. We are committed to fostering a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore, learn, and grow. With a...
5.0
"From the depths of our hearts, we give our sincerest appreciation to Lorena, whose exceptional qualities as a teacher have left an indelible mark on our children’s lives. For five remarkable years, Lorena has been more than a teacher; she has been a guardian,...
Sydney M.
5.0
(1)
Program Services:
We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day sessions from 7:00am- 5:00pm. We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a...
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about St. Paul’s! My child has been attending since they were 3 months old, and the care and attention they have received from the entire staff have been exceptional.
The teachers are warm, nurturing, and truly dedicated to each...
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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
"This small family daycare is like leaving your child with family. Lucy and Elaine are loving, trustworthy, and fun!. Our daughter has been with them since she was 3 months old, we'll be sad to leave them when she has to go to preschool. We were not initially...
Charlotte H.
5.0
(3)
At Northshore Early Learning Center we provide a nurturing and safe environment for your little ones to grow, learn, and play. Our experienced and caring staff are dedicated to fostering your development through love, engaging activities and educational opportunities.
5.0
"I love the caring, nurturing teachers at the school. They love my kids and care for them like their own. I also love how they speak mutiple languages, as my first language is Portuguese. "
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Clinton Path Preschool
58 Irving St., BROOKLINE, MA
5.0
(5)
"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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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.
5.0
(3)
Please visit our website at www.primrosenorthshore.com. We have limited full time spots available (M-F). Our hours of operation are M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. At this time, we do not accept vouchers.
At Primrose Schools, we believe that who children become is as important as what they know. For...
5.0
"We couldn't imagine a better daycare than Primrose-Danvers. Our daughter has been going to Primrose for a little over a year and we have been amazed with everything this school has to offer. From the curriculum, welcoming staff, knowledgeable teachers, to the...
Heather A.
Sprague House Family Child Care
59 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA
5.0
(1)
Danvers MA home child care provider, licensed, 20 years experience, has openings for children 3 months to 3 years old. Space includes a large outside fenced-in play area, 2 child dedicated bright, inviting playrooms, and nutritious home-cooked hot meals. Pick up your child happy, well rested and...
5.0
"Both our children have been to Marie( we have been with her for 5yrs now). She is warm, friendly and caring. She does age appropriate activities with the kids. We have enjoyed our time with her and we are thankful for all our children have learned and grown with...
Jenna
Global Children School
4A Gill St, Woburn, MA
5.0
(6)
WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts!
* Quality Early Childhood Education
* Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian
* Child-Centered Approach
* Project-Based Guided Learning
* Intercultural Mindfulness
* Global and Sustainable Living Perspective
* accepting...
5.0
"My son loves Global! He's gone since December, he plays, learns, eats healthy food and goes outside when it's nice. He loves music class. We love it."
Jill S
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 spent two wonderful years at "Ellen's House." Sending her there was without a doubt one of the best decisions we have made as parents thus far, and we feel very lucky to have found out about Ellen's when we moved to the area from out of state.There are...
Jennifer S.
L. Family Daycare
40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA
4.3
(7)
I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone that I know looking for a safe, reliable and nurturing daycare. My first son started there when he was around 10 months and he absolutely loved it there, I never had any issues and he was always safe, I never for a...
Kristin S.
La Creche Daycare
5 Crawford Rd, Burlington, MA
5.0
(22)
Due to COVID-19, La Creche Daycare program and environment has been paired to promote the new health and safety Massachusetts requirements.
Thank you for your interest in my family daycare. My name is Meryem and I have two precious kids, one 13-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy. I live in...
5.0
"This was my child's first ever daycare experience and I am so glad that it was. For him this was his second home - we made a conscious decision to go with a smaller daycare set-up due to the pandemic and it worked well for us. Plus there are two care givers for 6...
Forum S
Bright Start Daycare
419 WOBURN ST, Wilmington, MA
5.0
(1)
Bright Start Treasure House is a Christian daycare. Our curriculum offers pretty much the same a center would. What differentiates us is that we offer individual attention and we offer an opportunity for children to get ready for the real world by learning how to become tolerant to one another due...
5.0
"we have been at Bright Start since October and my daughter Brianna LOVES everyone here.
Miss. Stephanie is awesome in every way, you can tell she LOVES these kids and they love her."
Ashley M.
Little Sprouts Arlington
118 Pleasant Street, ARLINGTON, MA
5.0
(1)
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.
Children...
5.0
"The Teachers are very professional and communicative about my daughter's day which puts my mind at ease. "
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Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.
12 Benjamin Rd., Belmont, MA
5.0
(1)
Little Ducks Daycare, Inc. is a licensed family home daycare located in Belmont, MA. Just over the Waltham, Watertown, Arlington lines.
We look forward to having a wonderful experience caring for your child, and intend to treat them as we do our own. At Little Ducks Daycare, be certain that your...
5.0
"My son has been going to Little Ducks Daycare for 2.5 years, since he was 8 months old. I have been incredibly happy with his care! Catherine is great and keeps the kids busy with tons of outdoor adventures, and indoor crafts and educational activities. She is...
Beth M.
5.0
(2)
Peas In a Pod Nursery School is an exceptional childcare center created to meet the pre-school educational needs of children and families residing or employed within the town of Saugus and surrounding communities.
5.0
"I have a foster child that goes to Peas in a Pod. It's a really great school. The staff is amazing with them. The building is very clean. They do a lot of sensory play/learning, outdoor play and have lots of fun. The directors are great. Great communication through...
Melissa D.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Melrose, MA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Melrose, MA?
Daycare centers near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
Daycares near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Melrose, 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.
Ratings for Melrose, MA daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Daycares in Melrose, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.