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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...
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Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers
5.0
Our kids love the staff at TLC! The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly. The app is always being updated with activities the kids are doing throughout the day, including pictures! The curriculums have supported their learning and creativity, with lots of arts and crafts. We also love being...
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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.
Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool
5.0
I am happy to provide a feedback regarding my experience with the golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care program .
My 3 year old toddler went to golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care for a period of 2 months during April & May 2022 . On a scale from 1 to 5 with 5 being the best , I give it a 5 .
We had...
- May M.
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
Drop-in child care in Needham, MA
St. Joseph Elementary School
90 Pickering Street, Needham, MA
St. Joseph Elementary School fosters creativity, independence, and decision making to raise confident, creative, and compassionate kids. Purposeful play in preschool is a student's sense of learning. The preschool program focuses on the academic, social, physical, and emotional well-being of...
Expressions After School
1132 Highland Ave, Needham, MA
Here at Expressions After School we pride ourselves on having a home away from home atmosphere. We view our clients as an extension of our family. We are a sports and art based program located in the center of Needham, MA. We offer various clubs such as theatre, set design, costume design, visual...
Expressions After School, Inc.
CO The Christ Church 1132 Highland Ave., Needham, MA
Expressions After School, Inc.
Hours of Operation:
The Program runs during the school year, Monday through Friday, from the end of the school day until 6:30 PM. During most Holidays and School Vacations, the Program is open from 7:30AM to 6:30PM.
Transportation:
Children are picked up at their...
Smart Kids Play School
36 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA
Hello, my name is Ashley Redmond and I have 15 plus years of experience with children. I have taught both three and four years and was a Preschool Director. I now have three adorable boys. My oldest is 6 and we also have twins that are three. I have decided to keep the twins home with me until they...
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
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"Our kids love the staff at TLC! The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly. The app is always being updated with activities the kids are doing throughout the day, including pictures! The curriculums have supported their learning and creativity, with lots of...
Care member
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 first met Mrs Irene in 2018 at Les Petits Nursery school where she was my 1st sons preschool teacher. She was such a fabulous and caring person and my son loved Mrs Irene so very much.
He is now 8yrs old and still insists on visiting her at top tots. She still...
GRAINNE M.
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
"I would rate Gold Chickpea as a 5. Cecilia was very accommodating, and the teachers were very kind and absolutely the best. The teachers were very attentive and encouraging, so my daughter felt comfortable from the first day of preschool. As a parent, I was so...
Test T.
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.
Diane's Daycare in Newton
154 Truman Road, Newton, MA
5.0
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5.0
"Diane and her helpers became our family over the course of the 18 months that our son was with them. It was heartbreaking to leave, and the only reason we did is because we moved too far away to bring him there every day. There were tears when we dropped him off...
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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...
St Mary of the Hills School
250 Brook Road, Milton, MA
Our school recently affiliated with the Lynch Foundation to provide direct funding and grants for new classrooms to expand capacity and to promote school readiness and positive outcomes for children with effective ELA and math curriculums that are developmentally appropriate. We are very proud of...
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...
Shai's Share and Care
1 Everett Street, Allston, MA
Giant Panda Academy
124 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA
Giant Panda Academy has an open house at 10:am -4:00pm on Sunday March 8th , Register on site to get 15% for toddlers enrollment and 10% for preschool enrollment! Giant Panda Academy is a newly opened bilingual child care center providing a safe stimulating environment in which children can grow...
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...
Kids On The Hill Preschool Of The Arts
129 Lexington St, Belmont, MA
Open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm $60 a day,
9-1 pm $30 a day
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...
Our Future Learning Center of Brighton
320 Washington Street, Brighton, MA
Strawberry Childcare
1285 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA
5.0
(3)
STRAWBERRY CHILDCARE is a bilingual (English/ Spanish) program that offers a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, preschool 1 and preschool 2 with diverse learning experiences such as yoga, music, gymnastics, sports, story-telling, and arts & crafts.
*** NOW ENROLLING AGES 2-MONTHS...
5.0
"We have had an excellent experience at Strawberry Childcare Brookline. We had been enrolled at another childcare center that unfortunately had to close abruptly. Strawberry was recommended to me by a friend and we felt very fortunate to learn about this center....
Elizabeth P
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FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in Needham, MA
How do I find a drop-in child care center near me in Needham, MA?
You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Needham, MA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.
What should I expect when I drop my child off at a drop-in child care center near me in Needham, MA?
When you drop your child off near you in Needham, MA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!
Are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when using drop-in child care near me in Needham, MA?
Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Needham, MA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.
What times are available for drop-in child care in Needham, MA?
Drop-in child care hours in Needham, MA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.