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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Wellesley, MA

Top Tots Learning Center

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 loves him just as much as she did 5...

- GRAINNE 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

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...

- Care member

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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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.

Drop-in child care in Wellesley, MA

Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue St, Wellesley, MA

Tenacre Country Day School is a private educational institution located in Wellesley, MA. The Pre-K program has a play-based curriculum which encourages the use of a child's imagination and creativity. The school also offers an after-school program, drop-in options and a summer camp.

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
""Our 2.9 years old son has been attending Top Tots Center since November 2023 and it’s been a great experience for him and for us. The center is family-run by owners Bill and Irene, who are professional and thoughtful in creating the best environment for the...

MARTINA B.


Lucy's Family Daycare

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.


Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 River Road, WESTON, MA

Starting at $110/mo

5.0

(1)

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...

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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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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.


The Mindful Child, LLC.

The Mindful Child, LLC.

1 Central Street, Framingham, MA

The Mindful Child is a center for social emotional wellness located in North Framingham. My mission is to help cultivate every child's potential through self-love and acceptance. Mindful Learning at The Mindful Child is a drop-in preschool enrichment program for children aged 2.9-5. The program...

Kids On The Hill Preschool Of The Arts

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

Giant Panda Academy

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...

Holliston Country Day School

Holliston Country Day School

340 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA

Holliston Country Day School is a new inclusive child care center & nursery school. Holliston Country Day School is dedicated to creating a unique and inclusive preschool community that promotes our core values while supporting families. Our goal is to be conscientious, engaged, global citizens...

LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

147 CONCORD RD, LINCOLN, MA

Starting at $2380/mo

Lincoln School for Children is a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center for children from 3 months old to 5 years old. With a large and clean facility, loving and qualified teachers, low teacher-to-student ratios, and an educational curriculum, we provide a stimulating...
5.0
"THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."

Binna D.


St. Joseph Elementary School

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...

Shai's Share and Care

Shai's Share and Care

1 Everett Street, Allston, MA


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...

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...

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...

Expressions After School

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...

Our Future Learning Center of Brighton

Our Future Learning Center of Brighton

320 Washington Street, Brighton, MA


Little Sprouts - Dedham

Little Sprouts - Dedham

280 Bridge Street, Dedham, MA

5.0

(1)

Surrounded by protected marshlands, our Dedham school offers a serene environment for your child to learn and grow among the peaceful views of nature. Affectionately called a Little Sprouts 'dream school,' our Dedham space was designed with parents and children in mind. Featuring several amenities,...
5.0
"Excellent child care facility! Highly recommend. It is a learning environment as well as great care for your child."

Elizabeth H.


MyDay Childcare

72 W Rowe Street, Auburndale, MA

Have you ever experienced the following: Last minute sick babysitter. Food shopping without kids in tow Want to attend meetings without interruptions Go out for coffee with a friend Go to exercise class:

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