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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Waltham, MA

Debbie S.

5.0

Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any hesitation!

- Samantha T.

Porter Child Care

5.0

Brooklyn has been watching our son since he we moved to the area over six years ago. She has seen our family grow and supported us through major life events as well! Now our daughter who was born last year is cared for by Brooklynn and we would not allow anyone else but her watch our child....

- Care member

Clap Your Hands Childcare

5.0

Ms. Peggy is absolutely amazing! Our rainbow baby, Charlotte loves her and we sure do too. Being a foreign family it is definitely hard to excel Charlotte in developmental areas but Ms. Peggy has taught her so much and Charlotte just catches on so quickly. We are so thankful that Ms. Peggy is under...

- Solay

Drop-in child care in Waltham, MA

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...

Bangera, Vasanti ( Vasanti's Family Child Care)

1737 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton, MA

Vasanti's Family Child Care offers a nurturing environment to foster the social and emotional growth of your child. We are conveniently located near the Cleveland Circle Area in Brighton, Ma. It is right by all MBTA Green Lines (B, C, D) and has a driveway for drop-off and pick-up. There is a park...

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...

Little Sprouts - Brighton

Little Sprouts - Brighton

640 Washington St, Brighton, MA

Little Sprouts Brighton is conveniently located in the heart of Brighton�s Oak Square in a charming historic brick building that has been completely renovated for a modern experience. Beautiful arched windows in every classroom allow in an abundance of natural light, while glossy bamboo floors and...

WorldSong Schools Huron Village

190 concord ave, CAMBRIDGE, MA


KIZITO GROUP GLOBAL

80 North Warren St 42, Woburn, MA

We offer childcare, elder care, and overnight services to help our clients

Strawberry Childcare

1285 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA

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...

After School Club

60 Forest Park Road, Woburn, MA

The After School Club is a joint ministry of two Woburn churches, the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and the United Methodist Church. It was created in response to expressed community needs for additional after school care that is both superior in quality and affordable in price. The program is...

Kendell Nursery & Kinder Inc

577 Belmont St, Belmont, MA

Kendell Nursery & Kinder Inc in Belmont, Massachusetts is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 65 children from two years and nine months to five years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the...

Candyland Adventures

20 Woodbine St, Somerville, MA

Candyland Adventures is a family child care home. Children learn through play. I serve breakfast, lunch and snack which follow USDA guidelines. I have a large fenced in yard.

Little Sprouts - Woburn

Little Sprouts - Woburn

4 Gill St Entrance G, Woburn, MA

Little Sprouts Woburn is located in a quiet office park convenient to Route 128 / Route 95, just around the corner form your doorstep. This school features brightly colored walls across our spacious infant, toddler and preschool classrooms where nurturing educators provide a tender and encouraging...

Adventures Preschool Children's Center

160B LEXINGTON ST, BELMONT, MA

Adventures Preschool Children's Center in Belmont, Massachusetts seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 100 children from infants to kindergarten.

First Path Daycare Center

25 Whites Ave, Watertown, MA

First Path is a childcare facility in Watertown that offers age group appropriate programs to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The curriculum for their toddler and preschool programs incorporate core competency subjects such as math, reading, science, and history. They also offer enrichment...

Baby Academy

45 Bryon Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA

We have been taught first aid, CPR & AED since the company has been given a special license for child care.

Runkle School Extended Day Program

50 DRUCE ST, BROOKLINE, MA

Runkle School Extended Day Program provides a safe, reliable, relaxed, and fun after-school environment for children in grades K-7. The program is staffed by a group of caring teachers who provide a warm and secure environment for the children. The children are offered a wide variety of enriching...

Willow Path Childcare

19 Vfw Pkwy, Boston, MA

The Willow Path Childcare in Boston, Massachusetts offers preschool and daycare services for infants to pre-K children. They provide a secure environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They teach the children to celebrate diversity and to have...

The Learning Zone Ltd

279 Belmont St, Belmont, MA

The Learning Zone in Belmont cares for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers!! We have on line cameras in all classrooms that allow families to watch their children while at our center, in our loving care. Call for a visit! (617) 489-1161

Debbie S.

Debbie S.

1 Clarendon Hills Road, Clarendon Hills, IL

4.9

(9)

*All day care *Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up *Date nights/over nights *CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK* My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...
5.0
"My kids love Debbie! They love going to her house, playing and going on mini field trips. Debbie has been watching my son (4), and daughter (6) since February of 2016. She mostly watches my son, but is always willing to take my daughter when she has no school or...

Karina R.


Porter Child Care

Porter Child Care

PO Box 161253, Boiling Springs, SC

5.0

(17)

Hey! My name is Brooklynn Godwin. I am the owner and caregiver for Porter Child Care. I have over ten years experience in childcare. I have just recently graduated college and I am a part of the Air Force National Guard. I make my schedule as flexible as I can, by offering pick-ups, drop-offs, date...
5.0
"Brooklyn is amazing with my 1 1/2 year old. My daughter loves to go to her house every morning, she walks right in like she’s at home and comes home each day knowing new songs, words, numbers and even sign language! I wouldn’t trust anyone else to watch my babies! "

Care member


Clap Your Hands Childcare

Clap Your Hands Childcare

909 Knoll Ridge Way, Inman, SC

5.0

(7)

This is a contracted childcare and a drop in childcare service. We care for ages 6 weeks old up to 8 years old. Drop in childcare service (minimum age 1 years old) requires a minimum of 2 hours of childcare service ($15.00 per/hour). This is a family home daycare with a complete classroom set-up. We...
5.0
"My son had been with Clap Your Hands since he was 6 weeks old until he was 11 years old. When I first went there i was put on the wait list for a month. It was worth waiting. My son loves reading about 2-3 books a week. He is doing very well in school. Ms. Peggy...

Silvia S


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