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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Dorchester, MA

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

Josey's Daycare

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 schedule and spends time doing...

- Kathryn L.

Little Kid'z Corner

5.0

I can not speak highly enough of Rose and her wonderful home daycare. My son has been there for over 2 years, since he was 3 months old. Rose welcomes him warmly each day and I have never doubted the love and care she has for him. He has also learned so many academic skills in her care: the...

- Care member

Shining Stars Daycare

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 healthy meals/snacks, outdoor and...

- Martha P.

Red Apple

5.0

I highly recommend Red Apple to other families! My daughter started there at four months old and left at about 18 months because we moved. I really feel it was the best place for her to be as a baby and young toddler. Jing is loving, caring and patient and I could tell she really cared about my...

- Care member

Drop-in daycares in Dorchester, MA

Ms. Francia's NeighborSchool

Ms. Francia's NeighborSchool

10 CAMERON ST # 1, Dorchester, MA

Francia is a home daycare provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Her license allows her to care for up to 6 children in a warm home environment in Dorchester. Francia has been a provider since 2013 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in...

Ms. Geralyn's NeighborSchool

Ms. Geralyn's NeighborSchool

7 Mallon Road, Dorchester, MA

My program is focused on giving children multiple learning platforms throughout the day. In addition, I use an expeditionary format which harnesses their critical and innovative thinking using technology, hands-on, and exploratory materials. Dramatic play (theatre), water play, painting, music, and...

Schoen Family Community Children's Center is an educational childcare facility located at 90 Cushing Avenue, Dorchester, Massachusetts. It can accommodate up to 71 children and open Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 PM to 6:00 PM to cater to the children's growth and developmental needs. The center...

Vernice Johnson

95 Hutchings St, Dorchester, MA

Vernice Johnson runs a registered family child care which offers childcare for pre-K children and a before- and after-school care program for school-aged children in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children are nurtured to grow socially, emotionally,...

Mercedes' Family Day Care

128 Westview St, Dorchester, MA

Mercedes' Family Day Care provides a preschool program in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Mercedes' Family Day...

Hi! I am Mahajoy. Nice to meet you! have been changing diapers and child rearing since I was 5 years old. I speak English as a first language, and speak basic Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese. I am co-owner of a babysitting business, JustCare.

Emmanuel Family Childcare

142 Whitfield St, Dorchester, MA

At Emmanuel Family Care, we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood care in a safe, and educational environment for children and aiding their families in long-lasting relationships. Our mission is to provide child care that enriches the needs and early learning experience of each...

Waltzing Bear

63 Gibson St, Dorchester, MA

Waltzing Bear provides a preschool and extended care program in North Easton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Waltzing...

Sonia S. Villaroel

45 Monadnock St, Dorchester, MA

Sonia S. Villaroel provides a preschool and extended childcare program in Boston, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Sonia S....

Rebecca Strom

65 Kingsdale St, Dorchester, MA

Rebecca Strom provides childcare and an after-school care program for children in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. They have experience in caring for children with...

Mrs. K's Mommy Share

9 Sumner Park, Dorchester, MA

I am a recent Berklee College of Music graduate, a wife of 1.5 years, and the owner of Mrs. K's Mommy Share Program. I am also the new mother of a wonderful 5-month-old, and I am looking to enroll a new student into my Mommy Share Program this winter-summer. What is a Mommy Share you ask? Well, a...

Imajine That @ Up Academy Dorchester

35 Westville St, Dorchester, MA

Imajine That @ Up Academy Dorchester is a daycare facility located at 35 Westville St, Dorchester, MA that emphasizes a developmentally-appropriate curriculum to eliminate learning struggles. Their child care center adopts various teaching strategies that enable analytical and critical thinking...

Cribs and Cradles Family Day Care

34 Bloomfield Street, Dorchester, MA

A place where young children come to learn, grow and develop. At Cribs & Cradles, we offer a range of programs for a variety of ages - infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our extended care program offers parents with school age children the opportunity for after school care. At Cribs & Cradles...

American Family Child Care Association

33 Peacevale Road, Dorchester, MA

Our mission is to improve work conditions for in-home Family Child Care Providers, to improve the quality of care for young children and to provide support to families in our Commonwealth.

Nurtury Family Child Care Network - Mejia

26 Hildreth St, DORCHESTER, MA


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
"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...

T. B


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.


Little Kid'z Corner

Little Kid'z Corner

19 Dietz Road Hyde Park Massachusetts, Hyde Park, MA

5.0

(3)

Hello, My name is Rose I provide childcare to children ages 6weeks up to 5 years old.I provide a welcoming, educational, nurturing, and safe space where children grow and learn. We provide breakfast lunch Safe and loving home setting Fenced yard and nearby park Hands on curriculum Arts and...
5.0
"I can not speak highly enough of Rose and her wonderful home daycare. My son has been there for over 2 years, since he was 3 months old. Rose welcomes him warmly each day and I have never doubted the love and care she has for him. He has also learned so many...

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.


Red Apple

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

5.0

(16)

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...
5.0
"100% would HIGHLY recommend Red Apple Daycare. We enrolled our daughter here at 3 months and Jing was nothing but perfect. She was careful with protocol, caring, attentive, and an excellent provider, and would share daily pictures and videos. This is our first...

John-michael C.


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