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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Bedford, MA

Shirin Family Day Care

5.0

Ms Ahmed cared for my son from when he was 1 to 3 years old. We had a great experience and I really valued her knowledge on child development. She pushed him to meet his milestones on walking, talking etc. Her home set up is really great-beautiful safe spacious inside and outside spaces. If you’re...

- Care member

Ellen's Home Daycare

5.0

I cannot recommend Ellen and Jane more highly. They are wonderful, their facility (Ellen's home) is amazing. While my children were in her care she renovated the space so that there is an exclusive entrance for the daycare portion of her home and plenty of open space for different kinds of play....

- Ilana B.

Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

4.0

Sarah's is great. We sent our son their when he was young. We definitely recommend it.

- Ron P

Bright Start Daycare

5.0

we have been at Bright Start since October and my daughter Brianna LOVES everyone here. Miss. Stephanie is awesome in every way, you can tell she LOVES these kids and they love her.

- Ashley M.

Learning Cottage Preschool

5.0

My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy.

- Meenal M.

Drop-in daycares in Bedford, MA

Growing Well Program

3 Mill Dam Rd, Bedford, MA

Our program offers two-way English and Russian immersion and aims bilingualism and biliteracy.

Kristine S

16 Winterberry Way, Bedford, MA

I am a stay at home mom of two children: a 2-year-old and a 4-month-old. Our home is filled with laughter, toys and fun. We spend our days playing, doing themed crafts and activities, dancing to music and letting off energy outdoors as much as possible. We also spend three mornings a week out of the...

RIGHT AT HOME

60 Great Rd Ste 1, Bedford, MA

We provide In Home Care to seniors. Our services range from Companion Care to hands on Personal Care. All cases supervised by our team of nurses.

Science from Scientists

1 Deangelo Drive Suite C, Bedford, MA

Science from Scientists mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. We are able to harness selectively chosen and trained real scientists with advanced STEM degrees to deliver state and national frameworks aligned...

Mom Care

6202 Taylor Pond Lane, Bedford, MA

I have a background in theatre and worked at the national theatre back in Turkey over a 6 years as drama teacher with kids. I extended my workshops and start offering workshop to nursery schools age of 3- 5 over 600 kids very week for 5 more years until i moved to UK. I can say that I had an amazing...

3.7

(3)

Licensed and certified Montessori teacher in business since 1990, providing an in-home Montessori program for infants and toddlers in a well equipped, safe, warm and loving environment. Small group of children and limited spots are available, individual care and attention for each child is...
5.0
"Our son started care with Ms. Ahmed when he was 12 weeks old. From the very start, he was always happy and content when we picked him up each day. Ms. Ahmed provided a very nurturing and loving environment. We loved receiving pictures and videos of my son during...

EJ


Ellen's Home Daycare

Ellen's Home Daycare

52 Hayward Road, Acton, MA

5.0

(4)

To provide a quality, loving and nurturing place for young children to grow, to develop, to learn and to explore through play in a fun & safe home environment.
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Ellen's Home Daycare! Our oldest son (2 yrs) has been going to Ellen's since he was 9 months old and our youngest (8 mos) has been going to Ellen's since he was just 8 weeks old! Dropping them off every day is a positive experience...

Kristin F


Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

202 Grove Street, Belmont, MA

4.5

(2)

Thanks for choosing Sarah's Family Childcare. Our goal is to provide a program that will benefit the child, the parent and the community. We are committed to the development of a well-rounded child with a positive self-image. Our program is designed to expand the individuality of each child by...
4.0
"Sarah's is great. We sent our son their when he was young. We definitely recommend it."

Ron P


Bright Start Daycare

Bright Start Daycare

419 WOBURN ST, Wilmington, MA

5.0

(1)

Bright Start Treasure House is a Christian daycare. Our curriculum offers pretty much the same a center would. What differentiates us is that we offer individual attention and we offer an opportunity for children to get ready for the real world by learning how to become tolerant to one another due...
5.0
"we have been at Bright Start since October and my daughter Brianna LOVES everyone here. Miss. Stephanie is awesome in every way, you can tell she LOVES these kids and they love her."

Ashley M.


Learning Cottage Preschool

Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA

5.0

(2)

I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy."

Meenal M.


Preschool Playhouse

Preschool Playhouse

131 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA

3.0

(2)

Hello, my name is Jill D. Newell and I have been the owner and operator of Preschool Playhouse, a home based daycare in Chelmsford for over 35 years. I am EEC licensed and have certifications in CDA, CPR, and First Aid. My staff and I also attend classes and other seminars throughout the year to...
5.0
"My son has been in the before and after school program at Preschool Playhouse for 2 years and we love it. It is a caring, loving, family environment. There is always fun and amazing art and crafts that the kids are always doing. It is so nice to finally find...

Lashawn E.


Adorable Little Angels

Adorable Little Angels

6 Princeton Ave, Waltham, MA

4.0

(1)

I was born in Brazil. There I was a preschool teacher for several years before coming to America. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I provide a supportive nurturing healthy learning environment in my new home (built in 2005). Along side my own daughter (1 year old). The house is...
4.0
"I love kids. I am loving respectful and fun"

Nado Nina K.


Josey's Daycare

Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA

5.0

(5)

Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a very warm, family friendly environment where kids are comfortable and can thrive. She keeps them on a great...

Kathryn L.


La Creche Daycare

La Creche Daycare

5 Crawford Rd, Burlington, MA

5.0

(22)

Due to COVID-19, La Creche Daycare program and environment has been paired to promote the new health and safety Massachusetts requirements. Thank you for your interest in my family daycare. My name is Meryem and I have two precious kids, one 13-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy. I live in...
5.0
"Meryem and Angela are two fantastic care providers who will love your child like their own. During the height of the pandemic I had my first child and had to return to work as a nurse with so many unknowns going on. Meryem and Angela provided so much comfort...

Care member


Shining Stars Daycare

Shining Stars Daycare

45 Pembroke St, Medford, MA

5.0

(1)

Heavy emphasis of outdoor time - exploring, walks and playground time. Arts, crafts and creative time is the main focus while inside. Fun indoor activities for rainy and very cold days - dance parties, yoga, story time, building forts... Nutritious lunch and snacks will be provided by me unless...
5.0
"My two year old has been attending Shining Stars for 8 months and my child and I couldn't be happier. Raquel is such a loving and caring person-- I don't trust anyone as much as her with my child. She provides attention and a loving environment, not to mention...

Martha P.


Tiny Tots Daycare

Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave, Winchester, MA

5.0

(8)

We are a daycare currently residing in a quiet part of Winchester, MA. We take care of all children between the ages of infancy to 5 years. Tiny Tots daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For babies and toddlers we cover a range of subjects such as Colors,...
5.0
"My son has been with Tiny Tots Daycare since he was 3 years (now 4 years). When he first started he was having trouble with letters and numbers and now can say the whole alphabet and can count like a champ! We are SO happy with Tiny Tots Daycare! Zarqa is amazing...

Jamie K


Daisy Family Daycare

Daisy Family Daycare

42 Wildcrest Ave, Billerica, MA

5.0

(5)

Daisy Family Daycare is a licensed provider in Billerica.As a family childcare provider I have been licensed with the Office of Early Education And Care.I also hold degree in Early Childhood Education and I am certified in First Aid and C.P.R. by American Red Cross.My assistant is also trained in...
5.0
"My daughter has been with Daisy Day Care for almost a year now. She is very shy and does not take changes easily, so we were very worried if she will adjust well. 11 months later, she could not be happier. She had made good friends and opened up so much! We are...

Steven M.


L. Family Daycare

L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here since she was 3 months old. Stephanie takes great care of her and I'm never worried about her being in good hands. She is very responsive with updates and check ins and I feel like she takes care of my daughter like she is one of her...

Alison C.


Allie's Tots

Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street, Arlington, MA

5.0

(1)

I provide family child care on a full-time basis for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Spots are now available for full-time care, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in Arlington Heights (convenient to Route 2 off the Park Avenue Exit). When I was a working mom, I felt such fear and...
5.0
"It wasn't easy searching for someone to care for my infant girl. Even the second time around, I worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that I would feel comfortable leaving my baby with while I returned to work. I worried that someone else could not know...

Sarah P.


Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

12 Benjamin Rd., Belmont, MA

5.0

(1)

Little Ducks Daycare, Inc. is a licensed family home daycare located in Belmont, MA. Just over the Waltham, Watertown, Arlington lines. We look forward to having a wonderful experience caring for your child, and intend to treat them as we do our own. At Little Ducks Daycare, be certain that your...
5.0
"My son has been going to Little Ducks Daycare for 2.5 years, since he was 8 months old. I have been incredibly happy with his care! Catherine is great and keeps the kids busy with tons of outdoor adventures, and indoor crafts and educational activities. She is...

Beth M.


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