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Find Trusted Drop-In Child Care Near Me in Wellesley, MA

We have 55 drop-in child care in Wellesley, MA! Compare and find the best drop-in child care to fit your needs.

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Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue St Wellesley, MA

< 1 mi

Preschool
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.
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Top Tots Learning Center

1560 BEACON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(6)

9 mi

Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
International
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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 be new, but our team is not. We are lifelong, experienced educators and scientists. Our commitment to help your child realize the lifelong benefits of education and community underlies our motto that “Great Starts Never End”. TOP TOTS believes every child should be treated and developed as a special, unique individual. Our hybrid approach to childcare and early education combines the self-directed and collaborative elements of Montessori-style learning, the active nature of play-based learning, and close parent-teacher partnerships espoused by Reggio Emilia. Our educational and developmental activities will allow your son or daughter to express who they are, and to learn and grow in a relaxed, safe, secure, supportive, and open multi-cultural community. Our mission at TOP TOTS Learning Center is 1) to ensure that our students feel like they are on TOP while within our care, 2) to maximize our students’ academic, physical, social, and emotional development, 3) to provide our students with essential tools during their most formative years, so they reach their TOP potential in life When caring for your child, we take security very seriously. Some of the enhanced security features at TOP TOTS include 1) controlled access to our Center, 2) digital check-in and check-out, 3) video security cameras throughout our Center, and 4) all of our team members undergo extensive background checks. TOP TOTS Learning Center is located in the Washington Square neighborhood of Brookline. Our new facility located at 1560 Beacon Street is set back from traffic and has a convenient loading area out front for easy drop-off and pick-up.

KRYSTAL A. says "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...

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Little Pandas

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

5.0(4)

6 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Little Pandas Home Daycare By Zhifen Fei is warm and vibrant haven that has been nurturing young minds since 1994. Our journey began in Watertown, MA with our dedicated founder, Fei, and has since flourished in the inviting community of Oak Hill in Newton, MA. Positioned conveniently near Route 9 and the Chestnut Hill area, our day care offers a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for all families. At Little Pandas, we embrace the unique backgrounds of our little adventurers, providing a colorful array of activities that promote creativity, bilingual communication in English and Chinese, and holistic development. Under the loving and experienced guidance of Fei, each day unfolds with exciting, interactive learning experiences, from captivating storytelling and creative arts and crafts to lively outdoor play and musical fun. For nearly 30 years, Little Pandas has been more than a daycare; we are a family deeply committed to the joys of childhood and the importance of nurturing wonder. Step into the Little Pandas Home Daycare family, and let your child's journey of discovery begin with us!

Han F. says "My daughter joined Little Panda when she was 2 years and 9 months old. I was nervous because she had never been in a daycare setting and she was nervous...

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Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St Brighton, MA

3.0(3)

8 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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 activities.Daily activities include music and motion, story time, creative play,circle time. We have ample play areas designed to accommodate all ages. Our outdoor play area is safe and secure, and filled with climbing structures, slides, and a wading pool and sprinklers to cool off in the summer. We provide healthy morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snacks.Lucy's Daycare accommodates full time and part-time care schedules and is open Mondays to Fridays from 7:00 am- 5:00 pm. Feel free to inquire about earlier drop off and later pick ups. We care for children

Christina G says "Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when...

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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 Cochituate Rd WAYLAND, MA

5.0(4)

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to WonderWhiz Academy, where we ignite the wonders within your children! At WonderWhiz, we are dedicated to nurturing curious, bilingual, musical, and resilient children. Our team of licensed happy and consistent teachers are committed to creating a loving, fun, language-rich, and stimulating environment that encourages your child to thrive. We offer an array of unique programs: Chinese-English Education, Daily Dance & Music Instrument Play, Monthly holistic curriculum and Country study.

Olga M. says "We've been with the Wonder Whiz Academy for over two years and always had a great experience with them. We particularly appreciate high professionalism and...

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The Learning Experience - Natick

247 West Central Street NATICK, MA

5.0(3)

5 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
The Learning Experience – Natick offers joyful, engaging childcare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Conveniently located near Natick Mall and Route 9, our center serves families in Natick, Wellesley, and Framingham. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum encourages hands-on learning and includes enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—at no extra cost. With caring teachers and safe classrooms, children build confidence and friendships every day.

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about this place. The curriculum keeps my little ones engaged, and the staff goes above and beyond to make each child...

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Loving Nest Child Care

270 Washington St. DEDHAM, MA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
In-Home daycare
Child care
At Loving Nest Child Care, your little one will grow, play, and learn in a safe, nurturing home environment designed with love and attention to every detail. I’m Adriana, owner and educator, and I’m passionate about creating a warm “home away from home” where babies and toddlers can explore, feel secure, and develop at their own pace. Our program offers a Spanish immersion experience, allowing children to naturally absorb the language through songs, stories, play, and daily routines. It’s a wonderful way to build early language skills and cultural awareness while having fun! Our days include a mix of play-based and educational activities that support curiosity, independence, and developmental milestones. With a small group size, every child receives personalized attention and loving care.

Yurdi R. says "She is really dedicated to and loves working with the children. She has a really wonderful place."

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Discover Me Schoolhouse

2070 Centre Street WEST ROXBURY, MA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At Discover Me Schoolhouse, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and explore. Our West Roxbury location offers small class sizes, caring teachers, and a play-based curriculum that sparks curiosity while building important skills for the future. Families love our welcoming community, strong parent partnerships, and focus on each child’s unique strengths.

Care Member says "Our son has attended Discover Me since he was 6 months old (he’s almost 2 1/2 now!). The teachers are patient, observant and communicative when it comes...

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Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 RIVER RD WESTON, MA

5.0(2)

4 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
International
Preschool
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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 of the top three childcare centers for seven consecutive years by Boston Parents Paper, a testament to our commitment to quality care and education.

Care Member says "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...

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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 COCHITUATE RD WAYLAND, MA

4.0(9)

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to WonderWhiz Academy, where we ignite the wonders within your children! At WonderWhiz, we are dedicated to nurturing curious, bilingual, musical, and resilient children. Our team of licensed happy and consistent teachers are committed to creating a loving, fun, language-rich, and stimulating environment that encourages your child to thrive. We offer an array of unique programs: Chinese-English Education, Daily Dance & Music Instrument Play, Monthly holistic curriculum and Country study.

Victoria says "We gad a great experience! Everyone was super attentive and my daughter loved all the caretakers there and had fun interacting with them and the kids!...

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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 WASHINGTON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

10 mi

Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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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 imagination with other kids, and creating unforgettable memories of childhood. Become a part of our family.

May M. says "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...

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LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

147 CONCORD RD LINCOLN, MA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
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 environment for your child's growth. Our program is uniquely designed around the 4 keys to early childhood development and offers full-time and part-time options, year-round, from 7:00 AM to 6 PM.

Binna D. says "THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."

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The Teddy Bear Village

63 FOUNTAIN ST FRAMINGHAM, MA

2.0(3)

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
NOW ENROLLING FOR 2023/24!! SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR AND SECURE YOUR SPOT!! The Teddy Bear Village Child Care Center Realize That - Happy Parents make Happy Children! We are a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Center, our bilingual teachers will teach in English and Spanish. We have "Live Cameras" in all classrooms ( you can watch your child from any device), we want you to see how we take care your child. We also have an App. that parents download to their phones to see all the reports, pictures and projects that your child do daily, and you can message teacher right from it. Great communication tool for the parents and teachers. The most important, when you enroll more that one child, you will get 10%off for each child. We also offer 10% Discount to Teachers, Doctors, Nurses, Pharmaceuticals, Police, Firefighter, and Veterans.
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Inspire Early Education Walpole North

205 WASHINGTON ST EAST WALPOLE, MA

10 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Inspire Early Education Walpole North! This Massachusetts location is in the East Walpole neighborhood, near Bird Park and the intersection of Washington St. and Union St. We are situated within the Saint Mary’s Parish building and have a parking lot that parents can use during pick-up and drop-off. We also are within walking distance of an MBTA bus stop (from the Gillette and Norwood train stations) for families travelling by transit. Our location is proudly endorsed by Eco-Healthy Child Care®, a program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate environmental hazards in early learning settings with the goal of protecting the health of children and staff. Our 12 classrooms can accommodate 119 children in our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs, which are available on a full-time basis.
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St. Joseph Elementary School

90 Pickering Street Needham, MA

3 mi

Faith based
Preschool
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 students to prepare them for robust learning in kindergarten. Preschool uses the OWL (Opening the World of Learning) curriculum to promote early literacy skills and language proficiency in the context of research-based and field-tested content in ELA, science, and social studies. It is designed to develop oral language and early literacy skills for young students in a thematic, center-based classroom. Building Blocks is the math curriculum used in preschool. Building Blocks weaves mathematical learning into preschool students' daily activities. These hands-on activities are implemented in small groups, morning meeting, whole group, and story time lessons to reinforce informal and formal math knowledge and concepts. The program exposes students to math concepts through asking them to make patterns, count and sort, add items, take items away, build math vocabulary, sequence, recognize numbers, and balance blocks to name a few. At the preschool level, students' love of God develops through daily appreciation for the gifts and blessings in His world. Students will learn about the Holy Family, recite prayers (Our Father, Sign of the Cross, Hail Mary), and follow in God's teachings. With guidance, students will also practice mindful and reverent prayer with the intention of deepening their faith. God is always at the heart of everyday learning through social, emotional, and academic growth. Typical Day 8:00- 8:15- Drop-off/ Table Choices &amp; Center Choices 8:15-9:00 - Morning Meeting &amp; Circle Time 9:00- 9:30 - Outdoor Play 9:30-9:45 - Snack Time 9:45-10:30- Center Exploration and Project-based Learning 10:30-11:00- Special (Spanish, art, music, gym, library, STREAM) 11:00-11:30- Outdoor Play 11:30- 12:00- Books, Songs, Wash hands for lunch 12:00- 12:30- Lunch Time 12:30-1:15- Quiet Time on Mat/ Books on Tape 1:15 - 2:00 - Center &amp; Table Activities 2:00 - 2:30 - Afternoon Meeting &amp; Circle time and Departure
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WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

80 CRESCENT AVE NEWTON, MA

6 mi

Academic
International
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Wellan Montessori School (formerly Newton Montessori School) is an independent, coeducational school for students age 15 months – Grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. At Wellan, educators harness the power of each child’s intrinsic motivation; all students are known, cherished, and given the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. Students benefit from hands-on lessons and structured curricula while working toward mastery in all subject areas. Outside of the school day, students also enjoy after-school enrichment opportunities including performing arts, athletics, computer programming, woodworking, and more. They learn in the context of a tight-knit community that includes peers, faculty, and family members of diverse backgrounds who celebrate each other’s differences. Graduates emerge as capable leaders with deep self-knowledge, sharply tuned academic skills, and empathy for others, well-prepared for the area’s top public and independent schools. Wellan Montessori School is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).
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Giant Panda Academy

124 Watertown Street Watertown, MA

8 mi

Academic
Faith based
Special needs
International
Cooperative
+3 more
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 and develop with the nurturing support and guidance of teachers, staff, and parents. We strive to provide the highest quality care and the best early education to your children and build a solid foundation for their future success. Our center provides warm and nutritional lunch and milk for kids. Giant Panda Academy-Every success starts with our very first step
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The Mindful Child, LLC.

1 Central Street Framingham, MA

8 mi

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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 runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00-11:45. Come when you want, and only pay when you come! Easy online registration makes taking a break easier than ever. Your child's wellness is largely dependent on yours. Your child is limited to 6 visits per month. 20% sibling discount. For more information please visit my website at www.the-mindful-child.com or email Becky at info@the-mindful-child.com I look forward to serving your family.
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Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor Allston, MA

10 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 their physical ability, and our classrooms are created to maximize the learning experience. Children are our top priority at Our Future Learning Center. We promise a learning environment that is both fun and safe for every child we care for. However, we know it can be tough to be away from your child. You will find that our loving teachers and their thorough communication about your child's experience will help put you at ease. Whether it is a quick email or notes jotted down on a daily sheet, you will feel a part of your child's day as our staff will share special moments had by your child, the class and the center. Our doors are always open to the parents in our care if you want to stop by and join in the fun! We want you to know that Our Future Learning Center is a company that truly believes that the children are Our Future. We are here for you and your family to make sure that your child is just as confident and enthusiastic about their future as we are. We look forward to getting to know your family. Please stop by, email or call us and we are happy to care for you.
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Kids On The Hill Preschool Of The Arts

129 Lexington St Belmont, MA

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm $60 a day, 9-1 pm $30 a day

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Top Tots Learning Center

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....

- KRYSTAL A.

Little Pandas

My daughter joined Little Panda when she was 2 years and 9 months old. I was nervous because she had never been in a daycare setting and she...

- Han F.

Lucy's Family Daycare

Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i...

- Christina G

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When you drop your child off near you in Wellesley, 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!

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 Wellesley, 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.

Drop-in child care hours in Wellesley, 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.

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