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Recent family child care reviews in Acton, MA

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.

Wee Ones Family Child Care

5.0

Our experience with 'Miss Pam' is one that we will take with us forever. She opened her home to my children and showed them the love and compassion that they needed when we (my husband and I) could not be there to provide it. Feeling comfortable leaving your babies in someone else's care and...

- Lisa H

Au Clair De Lune Daycare, LLC

5.0

My daughter love the au clair day care center. She had a great experience with the teachers and learned all about numbers, letters, science. They even went to a butterfly exhibition with kids and parents. The daily reports and photos keep me informed and connected with my child's day. Judthy is...

- Care member

Daisy Family Daycare

5.0

My son started here at the beginning of this year and it's honestly been the best experience ever. He's 2.5 now and hisgrowth is exciting, he's very social and outgoing, knows the whole alphabet, numbers, colors, animals omg everything he always surprises me when he recognizes something "mummy...

- Aleksandra

Little Sprouts Lowell

5.0

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into preparing meaningful...

- Alex L.

Family child care in Acton, MA

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
"When we found out that we were pregnant, we knew we wanted to send out little bundle to a home daycare setting. When we met Ellen and saw how caring, nurturing, creative and organized she was, we knew we found the one. Our little bundle was born 7 weeks early and...

Jessica S.


Nanny's House Inc

Nanny's House Inc

4 Oakwood Rd., Acton, MA

Nanny's House Inc is a center-based company located at the intersection of Oakwood Rd and Piper Rd that employs 4 dependable staff members under the center director, Risa Brooks. Since 2001, Nanny's House Inc has been providing Acton and surrounding areas with quality day care services. We not only...

Mt. Calvary Christian Preschool is a church-affiliated early learning center that provides educational child care programs designed for pre-kindergarten students. The company can accept and take care of 74 children on a full-time basis. Mt. Calvary Christian Preschool operates during weekdays from...

Nashoba Valley Children's Ctr

12 Rear Concord Road, Acton, MA

The Nashoba Valley Children's Center provides a preschool and extended care program in Acton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The...

Play To Learn...learn To Play, Inc.

77 Great Rd Ste 5, Acton, MA

The Play To Learn...Learn To Play, Inc. is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Acton MA. It offers a stimulating environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social, emotional, mental, and physical abilities. The center promotes good values...

Wee Ones Family Child Care

Wee Ones Family Child Care

Tyngsboro MA, Tyngsboro, MA

5.0

(5)

Wee Ones Family Day Care provides quality child care in a warm, loving family setting led by a provider with over 20 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. We provide a nurturing environment with homelike surroundings; the children feel comfortable, confident and...
5.0
"Wee Ones daycare was absolutely the most wonderful experience for both of my daughters. My oldest started there at 3 months old and Pam, the owner, made the transition so much easier for me to go back to work. She later took my second daughter into the daycare, and...

Nicole A


Au Clair De Lune Daycare, LLC

Au Clair De Lune Daycare, LLC

345 North Rd., CHELMSFORD, MA

Starting at $1754/mo

5.0

(3)

Au Clair De Lune Daycare serves children ages eight weeks to 5 years between 7:00 and 5:30. Our curriculum draws from various educational philosophies. It seeks to blend the different methods with the needs and values of our community and current research findings in child development. While our...
5.0
"My daughter love the au clair day care center. She had a great experience with the teachers and learned all about numbers, letters, science. They even went to a butterfly exhibition with kids and parents. The daily reports and photos keep me informed and connected...

Care member


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 son started here at the beginning of this year and it's honestly been the best experience ever. He's 2.5 now and hisgrowth is exciting, he's very social and outgoing, knows the whole alphabet, numbers, colors, animals omg everything he always surprises me when...

Aleksandra


Little Sprouts Lowell

Little Sprouts Lowell

900 Chelmsford Street, LOWELL, MA

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Lowell, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted preschool and school-age programs or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...

Alex L.


KIDSWORLD

KIDSWORLD

32 Jennifer Rd, Lowell, MA

5.0

(1)

OUR MISSION KIDSWORLD CHILD CARE SERVICES mission is to provide exemplary child care by offering a program tailored to ensure high-quality daily experiences for each child. OUR PHILOSOPHY We treat the children in our care with respect and strive to instill within each of them a love for...
5.0
"My daughter started here when she was 5 months and I cant complaint is a very good educated place for her, she has learned a lot there, I'm really appreciated because about Kidworld and they are staff, they bilingual and its good for my daughters growth wit...

Rocio P


Gurukul Learning Center

Gurukul Learning Center

317 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, MA

5.0

(1)

Gurukul Learning Center is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. We provide excellent Child Care and Early Education to children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age through our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K day care programs. Visit our website...
5.0
"As a first-time mom in a pandemic, it was a tough decision to send my only daughter off to daycare. However, she has been attending Gurukul Learning Center for almost a year now and it was the best decision I have ever made and I am so happy I chose this particular...

Becky W


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.


Christine's Family Daycare

Christine's Family Daycare

518 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA

5.0

(1)

We offer a preschool curriculum which includes teaching the children their numbers, letters, colors and shapes. The program is geared towards children aged 3 and up. Depending on the child s individual assessment, we may start the program early if the child can demonstrate a basic knowledge and...
5.0
"I have known Christine for years and she runs a wonderful child care program. Anyone would be extremely satisfied contracting care with Christine."

Denise B.


My Playschool Family Child Care

My Playschool Family Child Care

26 Arboretum Way, Sudbury, MA

At my play school eduction, care and play go hand in hand. We offer the healthy curriculum for all the ages. We have opening for all ages now.

Live'n'Learn Family Child Care

Live'n'Learn Family Child Care

34 Harvard Street, Lowell, MA

I have been a licensed family child care educator in my home since January of 1989 while raising my own six children. During this time, I have also earned my Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, all in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration concerning communication disorders and...

Small Wonders Family Child Care

Small Wonders Family Child Care

7 Hughes Ln, North Billerica, MA

Small Wonders has a five day opening for ages 15 months and up. In late August. We will be reopening up July 13. My staff and I have taking a class on COVID-19 Health and safety. Please call me at 978-397-8461 for more information. Thank you, Sandy

Little Sprouts Concord

Little Sprouts Concord

40 Strawberry Hill Rd., CONCORD, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Concord, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options...

Acorn Child Care Center

Acorn Child Care Center

439 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA


Elizabeth Daycare

Elizabeth Daycare

10 B St, Lowell, MA

I've had my own home daycare for over 12 years. I am CPR certified and have several other child care certificates. I've recently been thinking of focusing my care more directly to children in need of nanny services. I've had plenty of experience working with children of all ages and would love to...

Garrison Family Care

Garrison Family Care

104 Garrison Rd, Chelmsford, MA

GFC is a licensed and insured home based child care program. Diapers & snacks included. School year schedule. Play based curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten while supporting individual needs. I have experience providing early intervention services and special education with a...

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