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Recent family child care reviews in Bedford, MA

Shirin Family Day Care

5.0

Ms Ahmed cared for my son from when he was 1 to 3 years old. We had a great experience and I really valued her knowledge on child development. She pushed him to meet his milestones on walking, talking etc. Her home set up is really great-beautiful safe spacious inside and outside spaces. If you’re...

- Care member

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.

Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

4.0

Sarah's is great. We sent our son their when he was young. We definitely recommend it.

- Ron P

Youbellor Child Academy

5.0

Great school. The director MaryEllen has a great approach to kids. Also the school offers snacks and Friday lunch which is rare these days!

- Care member

THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

5.0

A warm inclusive school where my child can learn and grow with his friends.

- Care member

Family child care in Bedford, MA

Little Acorn Child Care

23 Fayette Rd, Bedford, MA

Little Acorn Child Care provides childcare in Bedford, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Little Acorn Child Care is open Mondays to...

Mom Care

6202 Taylor Pond Lane, Bedford, MA

I have a background in theatre and worked at the national theatre back in Turkey over a 6 years as drama teacher with kids. I extended my workshops and start offering workshop to nursery schools age of 3- 5 over 600 kids very week for 5 more years until i moved to UK. I can say that I had an amazing...

Growing Well Program

3 Mill Dam Rd, Bedford, MA

Our program offers two-way English and Russian immersion and aims bilingualism and biliteracy.

Kristine S

16 Winterberry Way, Bedford, MA

I am a stay at home mom of two children: a 2-year-old and a 4-month-old. Our home is filled with laughter, toys and fun. We spend our days playing, doing themed crafts and activities, dancing to music and letting off energy outdoors as much as possible. We also spend three mornings a week out of the...

3.7

(3)

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


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.


Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

202 Grove Street, Belmont, MA

4.5

(2)

Thanks for choosing Sarah's Family Childcare. Our goal is to provide a program that will benefit the child, the parent and the community. We are committed to the development of a well-rounded child with a positive self-image. Our program is designed to expand the individuality of each child by...
5.0
"My daughter attended Sarah's day care from when she was 6 months old until we moved to a different town when she was 22 months old. She had a great experience there, and we always felt she was in good hands with Sarah!"

Janna H.


Youbellor Child Academy

Youbellor Child Academy

12 Brighton St, BELMONT, MA

Starting at $2750/mo

5.0

(4)

HAPPY NEWS!!!! Our Infant room is now licensed!!!. We are currently accepting infants ages 3 months to 15 months. We do have a waitlist( this changes quickly). Please call for a tour at 617-932-1013 or 617-455-1120 (cell). Please email me at maryellen@youbelloracademy.com. We are currently offering...
5.0
"I love the staff! They are so incredibly kind and caring. All of the teachers treat the children like their own. It feels like a family environment! My child has been there since he was 12 weeks old and as hard as it was for me as a mother, to send him somewhere I...

Lidia X.


THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD, LEXINGTON, MA

Starting at $1919/mo

5.0

(1)

The Billy Dalwin Preschool is a creative, warm, and welcoming place for children ages 18 months to five years old. The school offers morning and full day programs for toddlers and preschoolers as well as extended day options. Daily curriculum provides an innovative multi-disciplinary approach...
5.0
"A warm inclusive school where my child can learn and grow with his friends."

Care member


Allie's Tots

Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street, Arlington, MA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"It wasn't easy searching for someone to care for my infant girl. Even the second time around, I worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that I would feel comfortable leaving my baby with while I returned to work. I worried that someone else could not know...

Sarah P.


Learning Cottage Preschool

Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA

5.0

(2)

I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"I am currently working as a licensed assistant teacher at Learning Cottage Preschool and have enrolled my own son too. Shabana the owner and lead teacher is very focused on curriculum, educational as well as gross motor skills of every child in the center. I am a...

Salija G.


L. Family Daycare

L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here since she was 3 months old. Stephanie takes great care of her and I'm never worried about her being in good hands. She is very responsive with updates and check ins and I feel like she takes care of my daughter like she is one of her...

Alison C.


THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

THE JEWISH PRESCHOOL OF LEXINGTON

9 BURLINGTON ST, LEXINGTON, MA

Starting at $6500/mo

5.0

(1)

We're a child-centered, play- based program that is proud to provide the best in education for your children, all in a warm and loving environment! Our facilities include beautiful and bright classrooms and a wonderful outdoor playground and nature area. Come take a tour and see what makes us...
5.0
"JPL has been a second home to my kids and a warm and inviting school. Both my son and daughter love the large outdoor area, walkable nature walks, and their welcoming open classrooms. Best of all we love the amazing, caring, and energetic staff. They are always...

Marissa M.


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
"We feel so lucky to have found Ellen's Home Daycare! Our oldest son (2 yrs) has been going to Ellen's since he was 9 months old and our youngest (8 mos) has been going to Ellen's since he was just 8 weeks old! Dropping them off every day is a positive experience...

Kristin F


Bright Start Daycare

Bright Start Daycare

419 WOBURN ST, Wilmington, MA

5.0

(1)

Bright Start Treasure House is a Christian daycare. Our curriculum offers pretty much the same a center would. What differentiates us is that we offer individual attention and we offer an opportunity for children to get ready for the real world by learning how to become tolerant to one another due...
5.0
"we have been at Bright Start since October and my daughter Brianna LOVES everyone here. Miss. Stephanie is awesome in every way, you can tell she LOVES these kids and they love her."

Ashley M.


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.


Adorable Little Angels

Adorable Little Angels

6 Princeton Ave, Waltham, MA

4.0

(1)

I was born in Brazil. There I was a preschool teacher for several years before coming to America. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I provide a supportive nurturing healthy learning environment in my new home (built in 2005). Along side my own daughter (1 year old). The house is...
4.0
"I love kids. I am loving respectful and fun"

Nado Nina K.


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


Global Children School

Global Children School

4A Gill St, Woburn, MA

5.0

(6)

WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting...
5.0
"Great school with amazing staff."

Jeffrey D.


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.


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