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Recent family child care reviews in Dedham, MA
Stony Brook School
5.0
We came to Stony Brook School after moving half-way across the country. Our 3 year old felt right at home at Stony Brook School. He knew this was the right school for him after seeing some of the websites pictures about the play spaces, "I want to go to the school with the dinosaurs" he said...
- Michelle S.
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
Discover Me School House
4.0
I have a kid there who's attended for 7 months now. It’s been good experience with the staff and they have an amazing environment for kids. I love the staff, they are really nice and my daughter really likes going there.
- Nicole C.
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.
Ethos Learning Center
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.
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...
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...
Little Einstein Family Daycare is a fun loving place for the children. The child educators are state licensed and take necessary safety precautions. We make sure that children are actively engaged in activities and learning. We have over 10 yrs.of experience. Come and visit our attractive place...
Discover Me child center is a diverse child care program that embodies multiculturalism and economic differences. We believe in nurturing the whole child. We are a very small unique center with 18 children and 8 teachers.
4.0
"I had my son attend for few months before having the kids at home. We had a good experience with the staff, they are caring and reliable. The place is not a large facility but It has lots of windows with access to natural lighting. We were happy with them."
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
"Helen is the absolute best! She is 100% reliable and after going through several childcare providers we found her and she provided the care and stability our daughter really needed. She cared for our infant daughter until toddlerhood and was really supportive with...
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."
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
"This small family daycare is like leaving your child with family. Lucy and Elaine are loving, trustworthy, and fun!. Our daughter has been with them since she was 3 months old, we'll be sad to leave them when she has to go to preschool. We were not initially...
We invite you to discover Little Sprouts Natick, a beautiful, joyful school intentionally designed to inspire learning and play. Our modern features and brightly colored spaces create a welcoming environment in which your child will embark upon new adventures and meet new friends. With many...
5.0
"We’ve been sending our little guy to Little Sprouts Natick since he was 5 months old. He’s still in the infant classroom and we have loved it so far. They have always been so responsive when I check on him throughout the day and he loves his teachers! We feel very...
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
"ABC Childcare has been a great experience for both of my children! My daughter was able to gain the skills to confidently enter kindergarten and my son continues to grow while currently enrolled.
During the time at ABC, children and parents can expect preparation...
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
"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...
We are new licensed Home Daycare striving to provide a clean safe fun learning environment for children 2-3.5.We offer meals, hands on learning, art, music, theatre, field trips, lesson plans and reasonable rates . We follow a daily schedule working with each child individually to help prepare them...
5.0
"Very down to earth provider , cares for children, providing quality home care in a family setting. I'm happy we found her"
Children's Happy Day School is a fully accredited NAEYC preschool, kindergarten and child care center with programs for children ages 2.0 to 6 years old. Located off the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, we enroll children from Boston and the neighboring communities of Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood...
5.0
"We've been fortunate to send our sons to Children's Happy Day, and I can't say enough good things about the school. The teachers and staff are so caring and thoughtful. They've put together a program that teaches confidence, independence, kindness, and resilience...
** The Barn Yard Child Care Center is accepting Waitlist Applications only at this time. **
The Barn Yard fills the need parents have while providing the "back yard" that children deserve. We support each child in their explorations by offering challenging play where children learn by being...
5.0
"My children have been going for 5 years. The care they provider is absolutely outstanding. They are part of our family! I couldn't ask for anything more. "
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
"My son started to go to Little Pandas Home Daycare since the age of two and half and we absolutely loved it there. The facility is very clean and organized. My son used to get sick a lot in his old big daycare and almost never got sick anymore since he went there....
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in...
5.0
"Beginnings was a an enriching and wonderful early childhood experience for my daughter and son. They came away from their time at Beginnings with solid communication skills and and an empathy towards their peers. I still smile when I drive by and I think of their...
"Tree House" Family Daycare is a Bilingual program English-Spanish with the curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia I am located in Norwood, has spaces available for children from 5 months to 4 years old and we are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. I provide Nutritive food (two meals...
5.0
"Mrs. Cossio is such a loving and understanding person. She really makes an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way. Mrs. Cossio committed to provide a safe, fun, and loving environment and we were very thankful to her. -Parent"
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
"Our daughter attended Tartts for almost one year and we all absolutely loved it. We were sad to say goodbye to all of her teachers, the staff, and her friends, but the location was no longer convenient for us, as we moved to the suburbs from Boston. Our daughter...
The Learning Tree, formerly known as The Wonder Years, is a fully licensed preschool and group daycare center established since 1997.
Our goal is to provide the best quality care for children ages 15 months to 6 years old. We do this by providing a caring, nurturing and safe educational...
5.0
"I have sent my son here since he was 15 months old. We love the space, the teachers and the programming. We have found this school to be safe, fun, and engaging. As a principal of K-8 Public School, I'm picky about child care and preschool, and we are happy!...
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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."
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....
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