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Recent family child care reviews in Arlington, MA

Let's Learn Together Childcare

5.0

Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids.

- Kasia M

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

Peapod Daycare

5.0

My son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who couldn't walk or talk yet, now he's a thriving, active little boy who can talk your ear off. So whether you're considering Peapod for your...

- Liz R.

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

5.0

Our kids love the staff at TLC! The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly. The app is always being updated with activities the kids are doing throughout the day, including pictures! The curriculums have supported their learning and creativity, with lots of arts and crafts. We also love being...

- Care member

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

Family child care in Arlington, MA

Let's Learn Together Childcare

Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St., Arlington, MA

5.0

(2)

We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care. We believe learning begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with...
5.0
"Mary, Catherine and the team have created a wonderful environment (not easy in COVID times!) that my girls love and I feel great about as a parent. They have excellent practices for safety, curriculum and communication, and the space is thoughtfully curated for the...

Courtney F.


Allie's Tots

Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street, Arlington, MA

I provide family child care on a full-time basis for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Spots are now available for full-time care, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in Arlington Heights (convenient to Route 2 off the Park Avenue Exit). When I was a working mom, I felt such fear and...

Casa Esme Bilingual Nursery School

Casa Esme Bilingual Nursery School

152 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, ARLINGTON, MA

Casa Esme Bilingual Nursery School is a safe and caring child care where children begin to learn Spanish. We speak to the students in Spanish and English and they typically begin to speak both languages by age two and are fluent by age Six. _We provide an emotionally secure, supportive, and...

Daly Care

Daly Care

849 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA

My day care offers reading, music, free play, and outdoor activities daily. Arts and crafts are presented regularly in relation to child's development. To learn through fun while offering the opportunity for your child to grow and start the beginnings of social interactions with other children in...

Communities United Inc Arlington Creative Start in Arlington, MA is a childcare and a center that serves families with children from Infant, Toddler, and Preschool by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. Their curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities and...

Gymboree Play & Music / Arlington

1410 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA

Gymboree Play & Music-Arlington is an early care and education provider that offers their services to infants up to preschool children. The company offers a variety of child care services, early education programs, and enrichment classes that focus on a child’s holistic development. The company...

Rogers-Pierce Children's Center

75 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA

Rogers-Pierce Children’s Center is a non-profit, state-licensed child care facility that offers full-time and part-time educational day care programs for preschool children. Located in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company admits kids between the ages of fifteen months old to five years old. The...

Arlington Children's Center

17 Irving Street, Arlington, MA

Arlington Children's Center is a child care facility that offers early learning programs geared towards preschool and kindergarten children. Located in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company admits children between the ages of two to six years old. The company also provides after-school programs and...

Red Apple

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

5.0

(15)

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
"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...

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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 son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who couldn't walk or talk yet, now he's a thriving, active little boy who can talk your ear off. So whether...

Liz R.


Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 River Road, WESTON, MA

Starting at $110/mo

5.0

(1)

At our center, we provide a warm, loving, and caring environment where every child is treated like family. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond to support each child’s growth and development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We are honored to have been recognized as one...
5.0
"Our kids love the staff at TLC! The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly. The app is always being updated with activities the kids are doing throughout the day, including pictures! The curriculums have supported their learning and creativity, with lots of...

Care member


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
"A very warm and welcomed place. The kids have an environment of love and care. I recommend this place. Lidiany is an excellent and awesome caregiver. I surely recommend this place"

Alexandre R


Shirin Family Day Care

Shirin Family Day Care

8 Theresa Road, Stoneham, MA

3.0

(2)

Licensed and certified Montessori teacher in business since 1990, providing an in-home Montessori program for infants and toddlers in a well equipped, safe, warm and loving environment. Small group of children and limited spots are available, individual care and attention for each child is...
5.0
"Our son started care with Ms. Ahmed when he was 12 weeks old. From the very start, he was always happy and content when we picked him up each day. Ms. Ahmed provided a very nurturing and loving environment. We loved receiving pictures and videos of my son during...

EJ


ABC Childcare

ABC Childcare

171 Gould Street, NEEDHAM, MA

Starting at $1900/mo

5.0

(3)

At ABC childcare, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic development, incorporating a blend of structured activities and free play that encourages creativity, curiosity, and social interaction. From sensory exploration to early literacy and numeracy skills, we tailor our...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at this wonderful family-owned daycare. Our son attended for three years, and the level of care, attention, and love he received was exceptional. The staff is genuinely caring and creates a warm atmosphere that feels like...

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Stony Brook School

Stony Brook School

284 Amory Street, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA

5.0

(3)

Stony Brook School follows an emergent, play-based curriculum for preschool aged children and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Located within the Jamaica Plain Brewery Complex, we offer a convenient, T-accessible location, with 3,4, or 5 day enrollment options for parents needing full or...
5.0
"Our experience at Stony Brook School has been so wonderful, I just have to write about it. My son attended this school beginning at 2.9 years old and we counted the days until our second child was old enough to attend. My daughter walks into the classroom with...

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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 Washington Street, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(3)

Join us at the GoldenChickpea part-time preschool with your little one. We offer an individualized and unique child care service that allows kids to be themselves, discovering their own passions, abilities and interests. Centered on developing self confidence, comfortably sharing the world of...
5.0
"I would rate Gold Chickpea as a 5. Cecilia was very accommodating, and the teachers were very kind and absolutely the best. The teachers were very attentive and encouraging, so my daughter felt comfortable from the first day of preschool. As a parent, I was so...

Test T.


Top Tots Learning Center

Top Tots Learning Center

1560 Beacon St, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $2400/mo

5.0

(6)

You can call us a preschool. You can call us a daycare, or a childcare center. Just don’t call us average. TOP TOTS is Brookline’s newest hybrid Learning Center. We offer a continuum of education and childcare for Toddlers, Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten age students. TOP TOTS Learning Center may...
5.0
""Our 2.9 years old son has been attending Top Tots Center since November 2023 and it’s been a great experience for him and for us. The center is family-run by owners Bill and Irene, who are professional and thoughtful in creating the best environment for the...

MARTINA B.


Little Sunshine Academy

Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue, Melrose, MA

5.0

(2)

Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC. We are now...
5.0
"Little Sunshine Academy, is absolutely amazing. I have two children that both attend and they love it! The daycare is very clean, fun and safe. They welcome with you open arms . I can not say enough about this day care."

Eileen M.


Little Pandas Home Daycare

Little Pandas Home Daycare

15 SYCAMORE ROAD, Newton, MA

5.0

(3)

We are a state-licensed bilingual family daycare with an integration of American and Asian cultures. We speak both English and Chinese. We have been serving families in Watertown/Newton area for over 20 years. Our children's families come from various cultural background and nationalities including...
5.0
"I would give more than 5 stars to little pandas if I can. My daughter has been with Ms. Fei (owner) and Ms. Huang (assistant) for 3 years and has thrived there. She loves the teachers and her friends from the daycare so much like it is her second family. We came...

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Three Ducklings Learning Center

Three Ducklings Learning Center

20A Delcarmine St, WAKEFIELD, MA

Starting at $1733/mo

5.0

(1)

At Three Ducklings Learning Center, our mission is to provide a nurturing and enriching environment where every child’s potential is recognized, cherished, and cultivated. We are committed to fostering a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore, learn, and grow. With a...
5.0
"From the depths of our hearts, we give our sincerest appreciation to Lorena, whose exceptional qualities as a teacher have left an indelible mark on our children’s lives. For five remarkable years, Lorena has been more than a teacher; she has been a guardian,...

Sydney M.


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