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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Medford, MA

Star Family Daycare

5.0

It was our first experience in putting our little girl in a childcare. Rachida made our experience wonderful. She is really welcoming and she cares not only about our baby's interest, but with ours as well. Star family daycare is so clean and safe for our child. I wish her the best of luck!

- Sara M

The Children's Garden

5.0

Both of my daughters went to The Children's Garden before started formal schooling. Gloria is warm, attentive, thoughtful, and professional. Gloria runs The Children's Garden like a small pre-school, but it has the coziness and personal connection of a home daycare. There is the right mix of...

- Care member

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.

Gamaland Family Child Care

5.0

Gamaland is amazing! A very clean and well organized place . It has a variety of toys for the children to explore and Play. The children has plenty of space to move around and the owner has a lot of knowledge and experience .

- Angela F

Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

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 small enough to give each kid...

- Beth M.

Drop-in daycares in Medford, MA

Shining Stars Daycare

Shining Stars Daycare

45 Pembroke St, Medford, MA

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...

4.7

(13)

Rachda F. (Star Family Daycare) located in Medford, Massachusetts is happy to say... we are taking new applications for children from the age of 3 months to 4 years old. As a family daycare we give each child the care and attention that they deserve. Our staff is licensed by Early Education and Care...
5.0
"It was our first experience in putting our little girl in a childcare. Rachida made our experience wonderful. She is really welcoming and she cares not only about our baby's interest, but with ours as well. Star family daycare is so clean and safe for our child. I...

Sara M


Ms. Raquel's NeighborSchool

Ms. Raquel's NeighborSchool

45 Pembroke St, Medford, MA

Ms. Raquel's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Medford, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your child...

Little Sprouts - Medford

Little Sprouts - Medford

137 Main St, Medford, MA

You know you've chosen the right early education program when it just feels right. Everything at Little Sprouts is part of our joyful mission to make children feel happy and parents feel confident. When we first opened Little Sprouts in 1982, we knew we were onto something big. We realized the...

Bonsai Child Care

Bonsai Child Care

28 Boston Ave, Medford, MA

The mission of Bonsai Child Care is to provide your child with an educational environment characterized by balance, creativity, and harmony. Each day, we ensure a safe and stimulating environment where your child has ample opportunities to develop their inner self, learn through interactive...

Ms. Khaddouj's NeighborSchool

Ms. Khaddouj's NeighborSchool

42 Lyman Avenue, Medford, MA

Ms. Khaddouj's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Medford, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your...

Lina's Family Daycare

Lina's Family Daycare

50 Cushing Street, Medford, MA


First Steps Early Learning Center

273 Middlesex Avenue, Medford, MA

Take the first step in ensuring success in your child's development.

Potter Play House

Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA

We offer affordable licensed family child care in the Somerville, Medford, Malden, and Cambridge area. We accept ages 3 months to 5 years old. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday). We provide educational activities which include art projects, music and movement, and indoor...

Spanish Daycare

1 Winchester Place, Medford, MA

2 Colombian Ex Au pairs looking to teach Spanish and taking care of the children at the same time. We offer our lovely and warm place to help the kids grow up in the best environment while the parents are busy working. Also we have the option to feed them with organic and healthy food prepared by...

Teddy Bears Bi-lingual Day Care

120 Harvard Street, Medford, MA

Welcome to Teddy Bears Family Child Care your quality Bi-lingual childcare and preschool, located in Medford. We are licensed by EEC, CPR, First Aid Certified and fully insured. We make a commitment to provide quality care and a happy environment where your child is encouraged to learn and grow at...

Sarah's Daycare

200 Winthrop St, Medford, MA

This is a family daycare located in Medford less then 5 minutes from 93, minutes from Davis Sq and Tufts with openings for newborns through 5 years old. We have a huge play space with 2 playrooms, art room, kitchen, nap room, and a big fenced backyard with 2 large jungle gyms and ride-on toys. I...

Summers Edge Day Camp

342 Main St, Medford, MA

Summer's Edge Day Camp has two camps in Lexington and Salem, Massachusetts. Children from three to fourteen years old are welcome to the Day Camp, which follows the traditional coed recreational camp format. Swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, sports, first aid, and evening programs round out the...

The Play Academy

65 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA

The Play Academy is a child care and learning center for infant, toddler or preschooler located at 65 Riverside Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts. The school offers an active learning program designed to stimulate creativity as well as cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. The Play Academy...

Happy Child Daycare

3 Gibson Circle, Medford, MA

Happy Child Daycare provides a warm, loving, nurturing environment for children and families where "everyone leaves with a smile". I have been a licensed daycare provider for 9 years and my home is in compliance with all state rules and regulations. My license capacity is for 10 children.

Star Family Daycare

105 Dowdoin Street, Medford, MA

Licensed Daycare Educator by EEC, Department of Early Education and Care, has been caring for children in her home since 1997. My background is in Early Childhood Education and have over twenty years experience. Certifications in CDA, CPR and First Aid. Infant to school age. Large fenced in yard...

The Children's Garden

The Children's Garden

80 AYLES ROAD, HYDE PARK, MA

5.0

(2)

The Children's Garden is a Family Childcare Program serving children 2 years and older. Our program schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our hours are 8:30am to 4:30PM. We are a play based program supporting children in developmental appropriate ways. At the Children's Garden,...
5.0
"My Child went here for 2 years. She learned was able to play and grow scholastically and emotionally. She was fed well and loved Ms Gloria I couldn’t have asked for a safer place for my baby to spend that time. "

Care member


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
"Josephine is a great daycare provider , always has a smile on her face while opening her door to us early in the morning very postive , careing , & clean home daycare I highly recommend"

Theresa L.


Gamaland Family Child Care

Gamaland Family Child Care

44 Myrtle St, Lynn, MA

5.0

(7)

Gamaland provides experiences where children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. We are a Bilingual child care program in Lynn, Massachusetts. Our main goal is to nurture and explore each child uniqueness;by providing safe, warm and loving environment that is enriched with...
5.0
"Gamaland is amazing! A very clean and well organized place . It has a variety of toys for the children to explore and Play. The children has plenty of space to move around and the owner has a lot of knowledge and experience ."

Angela F


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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Ratings for Medford, MA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Medford, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in daycares.