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Stepping Stones Family Care

5.0

We were so lucky to find this type of care for our daughter. While at Stepping Stones, our daughter grew so much on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. It was so fun to pick her up to see what else they did and learned that day (the daily reports are great). Nicole is able to give a lot of 1-on-1...

- Mike A.

The Learning Tree Preschool

5.0

Our 3 year old twin girls have been going to the Learning Tree in Allston since they were 23 months. We couldn't be happier with our experience. The owner Maura and the director Ariana have created a kind and welcoming environment for all the children filled with a diverse range of learning...

- Sonia R.

Helen's Family Child Care

5.0

We were lucky enough to come across Helen's Care.com posting when our daughter was about 7 weeks old. We met her and knew before we even left the interview that she was the perfect fit for us. My daughter took to her instantly and a year later Helen is still one of her favorite people in the world!...

- Sarah M.

Drop-in daycares in Brighton, MA

Stepping Stones Family Care

Stepping Stones Family Care

47 Clifton Street, Malden, MA

5.0

(1)

Stepping Stones is a warm and nurturing community where your infant, toddler, or preschool child will thrive socially and academically. It is a fully licensed daycare/preschool that is run by a BPS teacher and mother of two from a gorgeous and spacious Victorian home across the street from a newly...
5.0
"We were so lucky to find this type of care for our daughter. While at Stepping Stones, our daughter grew so much on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. It was so fun to pick her up to see what else they did and learned that day (the daily reports are...

Mike A.


The Learning Tree Preschool

The Learning Tree Preschool

17 Allston St, Allston, MA

5.0

(2)

The Learning Tree, formerly known as The Wonder Years, is a fully licensed preschool and group daycare center established since 1997. Our goal is to provide the best quality care for children ages 15 months to 6 years old. We do this by providing a caring, nurturing and safe educational...
5.0
"Our 3 year old twin girls have been going to the Learning Tree in Allston since they were 23 months. We couldn't be happier with our experience. The owner Maura and the director Ariana have created a kind and welcoming environment for all the children filled with...

Sonia R.


Helen's Family Child Care

Helen's Family Child Care

19 Cornell Street, Roslindale, MA

5.0

(2)

Hello! I am a mother of two elementary aged children with over 15 years of experience caring for children in and directing enrichment programs. I am offering childcare out of my home for toddlers and/or babies Dependable, creative and flexible providing an environment that is healthy, educational...
5.0
"Helen is the absolute best! She is 100% reliable and after going through several childcare providers we found her and she provided the care and stability our daughter really needed. She cared for our infant daughter until toddlerhood and was really supportive with...

Tanya D


Scribble Dibble

Scribble Dibble

64 Rangeley Road, West Newton, MA

I am a face and body artist who specializes in body art. I create at all types of events including birthday parties, festivals, and fairs. I am a former professional child care provider from Parents in a Pinch. I would like the chance to collaborate with you at group events.

Little Owl Family Childcare

Little Owl Family Childcare

1029 Boylston St, Newton Highlands, MA

Little Owl Family Childcare is located in Newton Highland (walk to Green Line Eliot Station). We are a bilingual program (English & Chinese) for young children. Breakfast, lunch and snack included each day. Provider has an early education degree and 7 years childcare center experience.

The Learning Zone Belmont inc

The Learning Zone Belmont inc

279 Belmont St, Belmont, MA

The Learning Zone ibn Belmont is celebrating its 15 year anniversary in the wonderful town of Belmont. We care for children from 1 month to 6 years of age. We have on line cameras that let families see their children at the center during the days. Our staff will become your second family. We love...

Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

50 Judson Street, Malden, MA

A newly licensed family childcare provider, open in March 2022. With many years of experience in childcare, I am ready to open in home based childcare. Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse offers great quality care and some benefits for parents, ie: 1. Low ratio educators to children. 2. Provide 2...

Energy Fitness and Gymnastics

Energy Fitness and Gymnastics

70 Jaconnet St Newton MA 1 HF Brown Way Natick MA, Newton Highlands, MA

Mission Statement: We deliver high-quality gymnastics and recreational programs that foster a passion for physical fitness in people of all ages. We promote the benefits of role modeling by encouraging the whole family to pursue fitness goals together. We believe in the power of community engagement...

The Brimmer And May Day Camp

The Brimmer And May Day Camp

69 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA

Brimmer and May Summer Camps offer a variety of exciting and enriching programs designed to meet your family's summer needs from a traditional day camp for younger campers (ages 3 - 10) to our specialty programs, allowing campers to explore specific areas of interest (STEAM, Photography,...

Easy Childcare

Easy Childcare

155 Prospect Hill Road, Waltham, MA

I'm a stay at home mom with one child in middle school, one in elementary school and an almost 2 year old. I have over 5 years experience working in residential facilities with troubled youth ranging in age from 5-18. I have been a Girl Scout leader for 4 years with girls starting at 6 years old...

Hale Reservation Day Camp

Hale Reservation Day Camp

80 Carby St, Westwood, MA

Situated on 1,137 acres of unspoiled woodlands, winding streams, hiking trails and scenic ponds. Hale Day Camp offers an ideal backdrop for a summer of outdoor exploration, learning and fun for children ages 4-15 years old. Hale Day Camp's summer campus consists of two large playing fields, a...

Cynthia's Family Childcare

Cynthia's Family Childcare

22 Hannon Street, Dorchester, MA

I offer split and full week slots. I am a Licensed Early Childhood Educator. My staff and I are CPR and First Aid Certified. We are located in Dorchester and accessible to the MBTA, Bus Routes, Commuter Rail and Expressway. We follow the Boston Public School schedule September through June and offer...

New Star Chinese Art School

New Star Chinese Art School

392 Hancock Street, QUINCY, MA


Small Steps Family Daycare

Small Steps Family Daycare

56 Seaview Ave, Malden, MA

Small Steps Family Child care provider in Malden, MA has immediate openings! I offer a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Children will enjoy our daily circle times, arts and crafts, blocks, puzzles, books, games, toys, and outside riding toys. I will also be following the curriculum where I...

Cory's Little Lambs

Cory's Little Lambs

31 Milton St, Waltham, MA

Cory's Little Lambs is a licensed home daycare that provides a nurturing, safe, fun and clean environment for young children. The children will have many opportunities to freely explore their environment, as well as daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child. These...

Montessori Day School of Wellesley Hills

Montessori Day School of Wellesley Hills

40 Abbott Road, Wellesley, MA

If you are looking for a warm, nurturing, creative, Montessori preschool then Montessori Day School might just be the best fit for your child! Children deserve to learn in an environment that is fun, interesting, and intellectually stimulating. Mixed aged classrooms help children since they gain...

Itsy Bitsy Play Group

Itsy Bitsy Play Group

18 Cambria Rd, West Newton, MA

My name is Nana Dea. I am the owner/director of The Itsy Bitsy Play Group. I have been a child care professional for more than 30 years. The play group has provided quality child care services for more than 10 years for infants and children ages 2 months to 12 years. We are open from 7:30 a.m. to...

Dymond Minds Before & After School Care

Dymond Minds Before & After School Care

40 Bourneside St, Dorchester Center, MA

With a Master Degree in Early Education and care, My goal is to provide children from three months to age 6 with experiences and activities of learning that will enrich them in all levels of development. We use research based curricula for our child centered activities and believe that children...

Raising Stars Family Child Care

Raising Stars Family Child Care

98 Quincy Ave, Dedham, MA

1.0

(1)

Raising Stars has two locations, both situated in Dedham, MA. Our home-based program is licensed for 10 mixed-age group children, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and is located in, Dedham, MA 02026. Our center-based program is licensed for 41 children and has 6 classrooms. The...

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio

284 Broadway, Arlington, MA

H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio specializes in non-competitive fitness for children and families. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and families to stay fit, while building self-esteem and instilling the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. H2K offers classes...

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