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Daycares in Shirley, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Joselia Koutsis

Josie provides amazing care. She's cared for my son since he was about 1-year-old. Her program provides an appropriate amount of structure...

- Care member

Lori Warila

I wouldn't trust my young child to anyone but Lori. She's amazing.

- Sherri E.

Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center

by far, this is the best center I have ever visited. The staff are warm and loving and always go the extra mile. They meet high standards...

- Zak

Daycare Centers Near Shirley

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Joselia Koutsis

8 Brown Rd Shirley, MA

5.0(2)
My name is Josie. I'm originally from Brazil. My primary language is Portuguese, but I speak, read, and write English fluently. I have 3 beautiful children of my own and I have been working with children for over 15 years. My program is play based with curriculum. I believe children need structure, but also need time to play...

Care Member says "Josie provides amazing care. She's cared for my son since he was about 1-year-old. Her program provides an appropriate amount of structure and provides...

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Sherri E. says "I wouldn't trust my young child to anyone but Lori. She's amazing."

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C. Family Daycare

3 Deer Avenue Shirley, MA

I am a stay at home mom and am looking to provide childcare for a family in the area. I have 4.5 year old and 1.5 year old sons who loves to play and be active, I have a 3 month old daughter. So, ideally, I'd love to have other children around their ages. We have a small, clean, smoke free, pet free home in a small neighborhood...
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Little Piglets Home Daycare

25 Chapel St Shirley, MA

Quality home daycare in a family home. 16 years experience. Degree in Early Ed and Business. Smoke-free, fenced yard, meals, activities, and lots of love. See littlepiglestsdaycare.com for more information.
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Rose Blossom Consulting

Lantern Way Shirley, MA

Whether you are a parent, teacher, or child care provider, Rose Blossom Consulting is the place to find specialized support with development of the whole child in mind.
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NANCY DAVENPORT

43 Peabody Rd Shirley, MA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Nancy Davenport owns The Wonderful World of Children, a childcare provider that serves the community of Shirley MA. It offers a warm and loving environment and provides play-based and child-centered programs that develop children's social skills and mental growth. The center allows each child to explore and discover their unique...
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Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center

194 Arlington Street Leominster, MA

3.0(2)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
N.A.E.Y.C accredited, Mass Licensed. Our early education and care center is developmentally based, operates full-time (6:30 AM to 5:30 PM), year round, 5 days per week. Open enrollment. We care for infants through age 5. We use ASQ-3 "family completed child assessment system" and the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment...

Zak says "by far, this is the best center I have ever visited. The staff are warm and loving and always go the extra mile. They meet high standards and the facility is...

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Northwest Childcare & Development Center

194 ARLINGTON ST LEOMINSTER, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1192/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our school and childcare center is committed to providing a high quality early education program that serves infants through 5 years of age. We offer an environment that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

Care Member says "I have sent all three of my daughters to Northwest Childcare and Development Center! My oldest started in the Pre-K program and has been successful in...

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Little Lumens Childcare Center

1 BEVERLY DR STERLING, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1250/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 1 more
At Little Lumens, we believe in providing children the opportunities to explore their interests and wants through play. Our unique and innovative curriculum will address your child’s growth in the following areas: Social and Emotional Development: We strive to address emotional competence and ability to form positive...

Care Member says "Here is my review I wrote for google: I can’t recommend this childcare center enough! From the very beginning, I knew my son was in good hands. Destiny...

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Kozy Kids Daycare

372 Franklin Rd. Fitchburg, MA

5.0(6)
Preschool and Childcare in a cozy, loving home environment. School calendar year offered with vacations and summers off of tuition. We offer full time spots for ages newborn to 12 years old. It's fun to learn and play with a full curriculum, a pre-school program, along with a healthy food program. Serving breakfast, AM snack,...

Lucy G. says "YAY will be good at kozy kids daycare in inside will they be bully in kozy kids daycare i don't like bully in daycare"

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A Little Step At A Time

54 Woodland Dr Lunenburg, MA

5.0(4)
Hello, My name is Yong, I am a family childcare provider in Lunenburg, MA. I had worked in the early childhood education field for about 16 years. I am licensed for six children from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). I can accommodate children from infants to elementary school age (before/after school care only...

Jaimie K. says "Our family had a wonderful experience with Miss Yong! Her daycare is very clean, and she is very caring with the children. She does wonderful activities...

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Ms. Olivia's NeighborSchool

28 Daley St Leominster, MA

Olivia is a home daycare provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Her license allows her to care for up to 6 children in a warm home environment in Leominster. Olivia has been a provider since 2019. As a licensed provider, Olivia receives training in safe sleep, childhood nutrition,...
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Together Family Child Care

15 Alyssa Dr Townsend, MA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 2 more
Preschool or ages 2-5, full or part time; EEC licensed
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Perkins Child Development Center

25 Creamery Rd. Lancaster, MA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Perkins Child Development Center provides an enriched and engaging environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that encourages their imagination, challenges their thinking skills and enhances their social and language development. Our curriculum is based on the understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice...
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Ms. Lauren's NeighborSchool

290 Day St Leominster, MA

Once I had my own daughters, I dove head-first into learning everything I could about childhood development and early education. For my program, I am very inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia styles. I'm a big believer in setting up a developmentally appropriate space and then letting children do as much as possible for...
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Lunenburg Learn And Play Home Daycare

446 Reservoir Rd Lunenburg, MA

I am an experienced preschool teacher, nanny, and mother with a licensed home daycare in Lunenburg. I've developed a curriculum filled with innovative ways to teach developmentally appropriate activities using play-based learning philosophies. As a former preschool teacher l run my daycare with a healthy mix of flexibility and...
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The Children's Center at Groton

20 Joy Ln Groton, MA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
At the Children's Center at Groton, we view children as competent learners who come to us with ideas and theories. It is our role as educators to facilitate learning along with them through provocations, listening, documenting and asking open-ended questions. We believe that our environments are the third educator in the...
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Ms. Beth's NeighborSchool

252 Milk St Fitchburg, MA

'Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning,' Mr. Rogers said. 'But for children, play is serious learning.' As a provider of family child care, I hope to build a play-based program around the children I am caring for each day based off of their interests and abilities. Parents can expect to see a...
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Sandra's ABC Daycare

80 Princeton St. Leominster, MA

1 part-time spot (Tuesday,Wednesday & Thursday) available. Ages 12 months-5 years. Full-time $200 ages 12 months to 2.9 yrs; $185 ages 2.9 to 5 yrs. Part-time $45/daily. Conveniently located near routes 2, 190 and 12 in Leominster, MA. Part of Yours for Children food program. Healthy meals and snack served (breakfast,...
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Little Learners Childcare

9 Hatch St Ayer, MA

State license verified

We offer a small multi-age group (10 children) with 2 teachers. The day includes Art, sensory, science activities, circle time, outdoor play and free play are offered. Breakfast, Lunch and 2 snacks are provided. Hours available are 6:30- 6:00 pm.
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Daycare centers near you in Shirley, 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.

Daycares near you in Shirley, 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.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Shirley, 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.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Shirley, 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.

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