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Recent family child care reviews in Charlestown, MA

Little Apple Daycare

5.0

Congratulations to Yu Hong to move her Little Apple Daycare in Saugus Ma, Wakefield line.My son went to Little Apple Daycare when he was two.He was happy to be there, and I had to try hard to get him going home when I picked him up at the end of the day.YuHong took kids outside twice every day when...

- Yu X.

Beacon Child Care

5.0

My son has been at Beacon Child Care for a year and it has been wonderful. He's excited to go every day and really loves the care givers. They are warm, flexible and engaging. The facilities are very well maintained, there are plenty of toys for the children to play with and the curriculum is very...

- Jennifer W.

FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

5.0

Make this short and First Path Day Care is more than just a daycare for me as it plays a vital role in the overall development of my son. A huge shoutout to the director Shasha, whose experience and deep understanding of child development have been invaluable. I am incredibly grateful for her advice...

- Care member

Honey Pot Family Child Care

5.0

Can I give more than 5 stars? Ivana and Angela have been taking care of our daughter since she was 6 months old and she is now 2. Whenever we drop her off she runs in to hug them and sometimes when I pick her up she ways us both to stay there and play longer. If you are looking for a safe, fun,...

- Joanne H.

Helen's Family Child Care

5.0

We were lucky enough to come across Helen's Care.com posting when our daughter was about 7 weeks old. We met her and knew before we even left the interview that she was the perfect fit for us. My daughter took to her instantly and a year later Helen is still one of her favorite people in the world!...

- Sarah M.

Family child care in Charlestown, MA

Little Apple Daycare

Little Apple Daycare

4 Butterfield Rd, Saugus, MA

5.0

(1)

Little Apple Bilingual Daycare is a family owned, State Licensed childcare serving the needs of families in the Greater Saugus Area. We offer education and care for children, ages from 3 months to 6 years. Business Since: 2014. Total Employees:2-10. Credentials: State licensed, First Aid...
5.0
"Congratulations to Yu Hong to move her Little Apple Daycare in Saugus Ma, Wakefield line.My son went to Little Apple Daycare when he was two.He was happy to be there, and I had to try hard to get him going home when I picked him up at the end of the day.YuHong took...

Yu X.


Beacon Child Care

Beacon Child Care

15 North Beacon Street, Allston, MA

3.4

(5)

At Beacon Child Care, our goal is to provide affordable high-quality early childhood education and care that will enhance the growth and development of your child. Here you will find a nurturing environment for children of ages 2 months to 6 years. We recognize that each child has unique talents,...
5.0
"My son has been at Beacon Child Care for a year and it has been wonderful. He's excited to go every day and really loves the care givers. They are warm, flexible and engaging. The facilities are very well maintained, there are plenty of toys for the children to...

Jennifer W.


FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

13 Boyd Street , WATERTOWN, MA

5.0

(1)

We believe educating your child includes a well-rounded curriculum of music classes, dance classes, cooking projects and field trips. Children with music instruments--one of the many things the children experience at First Path Daycare CenterWe believe that an education that centers around...
5.0
"Make this short and First Path Day Care is more than just a daycare for me as it plays a vital role in the overall development of my son. A huge shoutout to the director Shasha, whose experience and deep understanding of child development have been invaluable. I am...

Care member


Honey Pot Family Child Care

Honey Pot Family Child Care

287 Cherry Street, West Newton, MA

5.0

(6)

Hello ! My name is Ivana, and I opened my Licensed Family Child Care program in August, 1981. I offer Full-time, Part-time and summer care. I believe that it is important to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment for your child, one where social, emotional and...
5.0
"Christopher Dunham reviewed Honey Pot Family Child Care. September 29 Ivana and Angela took wonderful care of our daughter. They were truly attached to her; the love and attention she received exceeded our expectations. And the development we saw in her was...

Christopher D


Helen's Family Child Care

Helen's Family Child Care

19 Cornell Street, Roslindale, MA

5.0

(2)

Hello! I am a mother of two elementary aged children with over 15 years of experience caring for children in and directing enrichment programs. I am offering childcare out of my home for toddlers and/or babies Dependable, creative and flexible providing an environment that is healthy, educational...
5.0
"We were lucky enough to come across Helen's Care.com posting when our daughter was about 7 weeks old. We met her and knew before we even left the interview that she was the perfect fit for us. My daughter took to her instantly and a year later Helen is still one of...

Sarah M.


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.


Lucy's Family Daycare

Lucy's Family Daycare

55 S Waverly St, Brighton, MA

3.7

(3)

Lucy's Family Daycare provides childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children in Brighton Massachusetts.We are conveniently located close to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive. We encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered...
5.0
"Wonderful, welcoming and accommodating family daycare. After visiting many other daycares nothing compared to the warm trusting feeling i got when leaving my boys with Lucy and her assistants. Not to mention the numerous current and past references that i was given...

Christina G


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.


Tiny Tots Daycare

Tiny Tots Daycare

54 Loring Ave, Winchester, MA

5.0

(8)

We are a daycare currently residing in a quiet part of Winchester, MA. We take care of all children between the ages of infancy to 5 years. Tiny Tots daycare offers a range of educational services depending on the age of the child. For babies and toddlers we cover a range of subjects such as Colors,...
5.0
"Zarqa has been a wonderful care giver over the past two years. She has taught my daughter so much from her ABC's to her 123's. She provides for my daughter with love and care. She truly is amazing, kind, and loving with her kids. If you are looking for a caregiver...

Dixie C.


Ethos Learning Center

Ethos Learning Center

416 West Broadway, SOUTH BOSTON, MA

5.0

(1)

We are open 8am -6pm Mondays through Fridays. At Ethos, we understand parents’ needs and strive to offer total flexibility to support them as best we can. Our goal is to build a diverse and secure learning community for the children in our care. Learning and development is part of life that...
5.0
"I have 2 children there -- they are absolutely TOP NOTCH. You pay for what you get from the director to the teachers. Huge development verbally, socially with my kids. I can't say enough."

Kaitlin H.


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
"We love Josey! Both of my children were enrolled from 3 months - 4 years. Josey is loving, kind, reliable and a wonderful caregiver and person. Both kiddos thrived at her home and loved her cooking too. I highly recommend her!"

Nicole P


Tartts Day Care Centers

Tartts Day Care Centers

56 Wareham St., Boston, MA

4.5

(24)

A family-run enterprise since 1946, Tartt's is an industry leader, recognized for our enriching programs, exemplary facilities and accomplished staff. Our philosophy is straightforward: we place the experiences of children and families at the center of our business. Tartt's remains in demand...
5.0
"We love Tartts and were sad to leave. The teachers and staff were great--they were so caring and loving towards my son. He started at Tartts at 3.5 months old and the teachers were so helpful in getting him adjusted to daycare and even with starting on a bottle....

Minnie K


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 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


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
"We had the pleasure to know Irene when she was taking care of my toddler few years ago. My toddler was very attached to me at the time and it wasn’t easy for her to separate at drop offs. But Irene knew exactly what to do and in a short time gained the trust of...

Pegah K.


Pleasant Time Learning Center LLC

Pleasant Time Learning Center LLC

65 Putnam St, Winthrop, MA

5.0

(2)

Pleasant Times Learning Center is a licensed child care provider in Winthrop, MA, and has been servicing the community since 1993. We provide quality child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program is unlike any other. Our philosophy is to create an environment that encourages...
5.0
"Great place run by very nice people and kids have fun and learn every day !"

Eric


Panda Bilingual Daycare

Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to...
5.0
"We have a 2.5yrs daughter in Panda Bilingual Daycare since this summer. We have been very satisfied so far. The site is brand new and the facilities are very nice. The teachers care deeply about the kids and constantly communicate with us about our daughter's every...

Mingshu H


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


Rock and Roll Daycare

Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA

5.0

(1)

Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll...
5.0
"Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to any parental question or issues."

Katie B


Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0

(1)

The story of Happy Child Preschool & Daycare began many years ago in the former Soviet Union. The director, Mira Fayngersh, grew up in a family of educators. Mira's mother was a life-long math teacher and her father was a school principal. Although Mira graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical...
5.0
"My wife and I can’t say enough about Happy Child. The love and care they showed our children could not be matched. The teachers truly love all of the kids and put everything into their work. This is truly a special place, and thanks to the directors Mirah and Roman...

Care member


Little Llama

Little Llama

384 Trapelo Road, BELMONT, MA

Starting at $1980/mo

5.0

(1)

Welcome To Little Llama! At Little Llama Child Care, we provide a well-rounded learning experience for your child by focusing on their physical and emotional well-being, fostering their curiosity, and encouraging them to become adventurous and active. We proudly offer a better teacher to child...
5.0
"My daughter is 2 years and 4 months and has attended since she was 14 months. We are so happy with the experience we had with them and were crying when we had to leave due to us moving away to Texas. The staff is really good, from the first moment we trusted them....

Stephanie S.


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