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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Chelsea, MA

Lucy's Family Daycare

5.0

Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when leaving my boys with Lucy and her assistants. Not to mention the numerous current and past references that i was given all spoke highly.

- Christina G

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.

DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

5.0

A caring, warm, loving environment! Our son loved his three years at Discovery Schoolhouse and we loved it too. In the toddler room and upstairs with the big kids, his days were full of toys and play, with teachers and staff who are gentle and warm. We love the outdoor play areas under the shade of...

- Care member

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.

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...

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Drop-in child care in Chelsea, MA

Liana's Family Day Care

50 Prescott Ave, Chelsea, MA

Liana's Family Day Care provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Chelsea, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical...

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.


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 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.


DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

DISCOVERY SCHOOLHOUSE INC

101 BLUE HILLS PKWY, MILTON, MA

Starting at $508/mo

5.0

(5)

Discovery Schoolhouse provides a warm, nurturing, supportive, educational, and enjoyable experience for children from 15 months through kindergarten, all year round, all day long. Our toddler and preschool programs run 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening the entire calendar year, with a...
5.0
"A caring, warm, loving environment! Our son loved his three years at Discovery Schoolhouse and we loved it too. In the toddler room and upstairs with the big kids, his days were full of toys and play, with teachers and staff who are gentle and warm. We love the...

Care member


Greater Boston Early Academy

Greater Boston Early Academy

144 Commercial st. , MALDEN, MA

Starting at $1300/mo

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.


Diane's Daycare in Newton

Diane's Daycare in Newton

154 Truman Road, Newton, MA

5.0

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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...

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Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

32 Morris St., Everett, MA

5.0

(1)

I am a 32-year-old Mom to a 4-month-old baby girl (and Auntie to 10!) and I am looking to care for 2-3 additional young children in my home. My husband and I own a single-family residence in Everett, MA that has a private, fenced-in backyard and is walking distance to multiple parks, the library,...
5.0
"I have a 14 month old daughter who Meghan has taken care of multiple times. Not only is she experienced and reliable, she is extremely attentive to all of my daughters needs. I honestly can say Meghan is the best!"

Krista C


Rock and Roll Daycare

Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll...
5.0
"Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to any parental question or issues."

Katie B


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.


Musical Chairs Daycare

Musical Chairs Daycare

11 Ellsworth Rd, Peabody, MA

3.4

(5)

Musical Chairs Daycare provides families with quality home daycare in the town of Peabody MA. I am focused on giving every child a sense of extended family and a home away from home where they can use their imaginations and expand their minds through play and planned educational activities in a safe...
5.0
"My son has been going here for awhile. Lisa is always attentive and great with him. He can be a handful but that's not an issue. He loves going here and has so much fun learning and playing. He is always well cared for and I never have to worry about how his day is...

Rob


Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

50 Judson Street, Malden, MA

A newly licensed family childcare provider, open in March 2022. With many years of experience in childcare, I am ready to open in home based childcare. Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse offers great quality care and some benefits for parents, ie: 1. Low ratio educators to children. 2. Provide 2...

Musical Chairs Daycare

Musical Chairs Daycare

11 Ellsworth Rd, Peabody, MA

1.0

(1)

We spend a great deal of our time playing and having fun. Each day has routine and structure to be sure the children feel comfortable. We care for children ages 1 week-9 years old, both full/part-time. Special arrangements may be made for earlier drop-offs and later pick-ups. We are fully insured...

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

284 Broadway, Arlington, MA

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio specializes in non-competitive fitness for children and families. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and families to stay fit, while building self-esteem and instilling the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. H2K offers classes...

Heartworks Winchester - COMING SOON

Heartworks Winchester - COMING SOON

20 White Street, WINCHESTER, MA

Welcome to Heartworks Early Education in Winchester, MA Heartworks Winchester offers the early learning experience you're looking for, whether it’s a trusted preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that go beyond traditional daycare. Our high-quality care provides both...

Tender Loving Care Childcare

Tender Loving Care Childcare

23 Warren Ave Ste 180, WOBURN, MA

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...

Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 Main Street, WATERTOWN, MA

Starting at $1900/mo

Little Bees Lab Preschool Center is unique for shaping little minds and helping them become creative Learners, Education focus and emotionally matured. The owners Marie Mathieu St Joy and Miche St Joy are both wonderful experienced educators, easy to work with and understanding of children of all...

Our Future Learning Center- Allston

Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor, Allston, MA

At Our Future Learning Center, we believe that children should be happy, confident, and enthusiastic about their future. We value creative thinking and curiosity and make it our priority to create environments that nurture these characteristics. Our spacious, indoor gyms allow children to explore...

Boston Rainbow Bridge

Boston Rainbow Bridge

15 N Beacon Street NR2, Allston, MA

BRB Child Care is a newly opened bilingual daycare center located in the first floor of a 10-floor building at Allston. At BRB, your child will have the direct interaction with teachers to learn both Mandarin and English with fun activities. BRB applies Montessori philosophy to its daily teaching...

On The Road To Success Transport

On The Road To Success Transport

Ontheroadtosuccess19gmail.com, Cambridge, MA

1.0

(1)

On The Road To Success is a transportation company for children. We are a clean, safe & reliable transportation company. Our amazing staff are always on time, patient and polite. All of our drivers have their 7D license and has passed extensive annual background check. On The Road to success service...

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA

Two Little Owls Schoolhouse, an Infant, Toddler, Preschool/Pre-K Childcare Center in East Cambridge located at 501 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge and convenient to the Lechmere MBTA station, MIT, and many Pharmaceuticals/Biotech companies. Our mission is to foster each child's emotional,...

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