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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Dorchester Center, MA

Fairmount Hill Childcare

5.0

ill be so happy to work with this family and baby

- Pauline P.

Tree House Family Daycare

5.0

Ruth used to be my daughers pre-school teacher and have nothing but great things to say about her. She is attentive and caring. I left everyday knowing my daughter would be cared for. As a parent it is very important to feel like you can trust the care taker. That is exactly what I felt! Never did...

- Claudia A.

Karen's Family Child Care

5.0

Karen's family daycare is a safe, clean and comfortable place for kids to go and grow. Wonderful family environment and karen always communicates on how my child is progressing. All around a great daycare provided by a great woman.

- Rodelin

Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

5.0

I would highly recommend Nana's Tots in Norwood for anyone looking for an interactive, stimulating and caring environment for their infant/toddler/preschooler. The daycare is very nice and clean. Teachers are amazing! I have been very impressed with the variety and stimulating level of learning that...

- Inga Y

A Million Smiles

5.0

Mrs. Eva is a wonderful educator and provides top notch care to all the children. We love the additional foresight in offering mostly organic products at her daycare, this sealed the deal for my family and I. Without a doubt I would highly recommend A Million Smiles daycare to anyone seeking...

- T. B

Drop-in daycares in Dorchester Center, MA

Loleeta's Family Child Care

Loleeta's Family Child Care

66 Colonial Ave, Dorchester Center, MA

I am a professional and have been providing services to the community for over 20 years. I am Licensed by EEC, and a Quality Child Care Educator, Loving and Experienced. The children Learn through music, movement, and play. I provide age Appropriate Educational Curriculum, and nutritious...

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...

Future Leaders Learning center

Future Leaders Learning center

1664 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA

Children are the future, 0-5 years old is one of the most important years of a child's life. Its where they grow, learn, love, trust , play and form bonds. All these things are extremely important and fundamental to a child's growth and development. Every child is a unique individual and...

Brookview provides women and children experiencing homelessness with a safe place to live and programs to build self-esteem. These families practice the skills necessary to thrive as active and integral members of their community and, by so doing, improves the community for all of us. Brookview has...

The Wonder Years Learning Academy, Inc

99 Maxwell Street, DORCHESTER CENTER, MA


Fairmount Hill Childcare

Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1, Hyde Park, MA

5.0

(1)

Fairmount Hill Child Care is a licensed home daycare and microschool. We offer quality infant and toddler care with excellent ratios - typically 3 adults for 10 children. We offer preschool starting at 18 months, a dynamic, hands-on pre-k program for 4-year-olds, and we follow a secular,...
5.0
"ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"

Pauline P.


Tree House Family Daycare

Tree House Family Daycare

32 Wood Dr, Norwood, MA

5.0

(3)

"Tree House" Family Daycare is a Bilingual program English-Spanish with the curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia I am located in Norwood, has spaces available for children from 5 months to 4 years old and we are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. I provide Nutritive food (two meals...
5.0
"At the Tree House Family Daycare, you can be sure that your child receives the care and attention that is more than you expected. You may even be jealous of how your child's development is better with Mrs. Cossio than with you, the adult in charge! At the Tree...

Jorge


Karen's Family Child Care

Karen's Family Child Care

16 Kimberly Lane, Randolph, MA

5.0

(3)

Massachusetts licensed Family Child Care Provider. CDA completed. In business since 1995. My home is in a great neighborhood in South Randolph. Very safe and quiet. Brand new playroom with a lot of space. All meals and snacks included. I accept vouchers through the Stars Program. I honor full...
5.0
"Karen's daycare is wonderful! She is very creative and interactive with the kids; always doing cute projects and engaging the children. She's very kind and attentive. Her daycare has a beautiful set up with a nice homey feeling. I would highly recommend Karen...

Sarah N


Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

369 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA

5.0

(4)

Multi-lingual Speaking Full Service, Licensed Home Day Care servicing Norwood area, and nearby cities with a focus on personalized, tailored care. Homemade organic meals are included in the price.
5.0
"Nina is without a doubt the absolute best caregiver we found for our 18 month old son. She is loving, attentive, genuine, trustworthy, and an amazing cook! The home-cooked straight-from-the-garden meals she prepares for our son has gone above and beyond any daycare...

Cassandra G.


A Million Smiles

A Million Smiles

155 Blue Hill Ave, Milton, MA

5.0

(2)

A Million Smiles is a licensed home-based child care program located in Milton, MA. We are a year-round, full-time program, offering nurturing care and quality education to children of all ages. Small group/individualized learning takes place in a loving home environment. An all-inclusive...
5.0
"Ms. Eva is a talented teacher and incredibly caring and gentle with the kids. I would recommend her daycare to anyone looking for a quality daycare with someone who really loves what she does."

L P


Rainbow Family Child Care

Rainbow Family Child Care

2 Jean Circle, Randolph, MA

4.8

(4)

Rainbow Family Child Care in Randolph Mass, is a unique place for your infant, toddler and preschooler to learn and grow. Clean safe environment and great caring atmosphere are some of the qualities that your child will experience at Rainbow Family Child Care.
4.0
"This is such a good and safe place for any child I trust yissel because she's so lovely and very patient with the kids and the way she play with them is just awesome I personally recommend to anybody."

Mary T.


Peapod Daycare

Peapod Daycare

53 Pearl St, Newton, MA

5.0

(10)

Peapod Daycare is a family child care service provider located in the Newton area serving children from 3 months to school age. We specialize in bilingual care (English and Mandarin).
5.0
"My 2 year old daughter has been attending Peapod since she was 9 months old (September 2020). As a first time mom with a lot of anxiety over finding the best care providers plus covid safety concerns, we were lucky to find Peapod. I will forever be grateful for the...

Maria S.


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.


Spanish Immersion Montessori School

Spanish Immersion Montessori School

75 VERNON ST, NEWTON, MA

5.0

(1)

Spanish Immersion Montessori offers a total language immersion and multicultural Montessori education in a stimulating, nurturing environment for children ages 15 months-5 years. Our educational programs do much more than teach your child; they instill confidence, independent thought and a-long love...
5.0
"We are so pleased with SIMS. Our son has been attending SIMS since he was 18 months and we have been so happy with the care and instruction he is getting there. First and foremost, the teachers and staff are so loving. They treat our baby as their own. I have no...

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Guild Hall

Guild Hall

17 Sellers St, Cambridge, MA

Guild Hall Learning Makerspace is a unique educational space that offers a variety of opportunities for young learners to explore their interests in technology, engineering, art, and more. Our Studio is open to ages 8-17 and provides access to state-of-the-art studio and equipment...

Red Apple

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

Red Apple is a bilingual family child care that provides a fun educational curriculum. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. The daily interaction with the children is what we find so satisfying. We love watching the reading process unfold and never tire of helping children...

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.

New Star Chinese Art School

New Star Chinese Art School

392 Hancock Street, QUINCY, MA


Little Star Of Ours

Little Star Of Ours

3 Palermo Street, Cambridge, MA

Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Office of Child Care Services and the National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation (NAFCCA). Curriculum Includes: Bilingual (Spanish/English) and multicultural environment. Language Development (both languages). Sensory...

Wiggles And Wabbits Child Care

Wiggles And Wabbits Child Care

101 Sunrise Drive, Weymouth, MA

Hello I'm Wendy, I have been caring for children in my home daycare for 26 years. I also have children and grandchildren of my own. The years have been filled with love, laughter and smiles as I watched children grow, learn and explore. I keep my rates reasonable with meals, snacks, crafts and...

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