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Recent family child care reviews in Dorchester Center, MA

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...

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Little Kid'z Corner

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 academic skills in her care: the...

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Creative Children Childcare

5.0

Very down to earth provider , cares for children, providing quality home care in a family setting. I'm happy we found her

- Retresha K.

Fairmount Hill Childcare

5.0

ill be so happy to work with this family and baby

- Pauline P.

Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

5.0

My son has been going to Little Ducks Daycare for 2.5 years, since he was 8 months old. I have been incredibly happy with his care! Catherine is great and keeps the kids busy with tons of outdoor adventures, and indoor crafts and educational activities. She is small enough to give each kid...

- Beth M.

Family child care in Dorchester Center, MA

Red Apple

Red Apple

91 Belmont St, Everett, MA

5.0

(16)

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
"Red Apple is a wonderful place for babies and young toddlers to grow. Jing and her family provide for little people with loving dedication, grace, and competence. My son’s life was undoubtedly enriched by his time at Red Apple, where he gained experiences I would...

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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...

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Creative Children Childcare

Creative Children Childcare

Julian Street, Dorchester, MA

5.0

(1)

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"

Retresha K.


Little Einstein Family Day Care

Little Einstein Family Day Care

42 Brookledge St, Dorchester, MA

5.0

(1)

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...

Fairmount Hill Childcare

Fairmount Hill Childcare

272 Fairmount Ave. 1, Hyde Park, MA

5.0

(1)

Fairmount Hill Child Care is a licensed home daycare and microschool. We offer quality infant and toddler care with excellent ratios - typically 3 adults for 10 children. We offer preschool starting at 18 months, a dynamic, hands-on pre-k program for 4-year-olds, and we follow a secular,...
5.0
"ill be so happy to work with this family and baby"

Pauline P.


Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.

12 Benjamin Rd., Belmont, MA

5.0

(1)

Little Ducks Daycare, Inc. is a licensed family home daycare located in Belmont, MA. Just over the Waltham, Watertown, Arlington lines. We look forward to having a wonderful experience caring for your child, and intend to treat them as we do our own. At Little Ducks Daycare, be certain that your...
5.0
"My son has been going to Little Ducks Daycare for 2.5 years, since he was 8 months old. I have been incredibly happy with his care! Catherine is great and keeps the kids busy with tons of outdoor adventures, and indoor crafts and educational activities. She is...

Beth M.


Tree House Family Daycare

Tree House Family Daycare

32 Wood Dr, Norwood, MA

5.0

(3)

"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"

Maria A.


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


Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

32 Morris St., Everett, MA

5.0

(1)

I am a 32-year-old Mom to a 4-month-old baby girl (and Auntie to 10!) and I am looking to care for 2-3 additional young children in my home. My husband and I own a single-family residence in Everett, MA that has a private, fenced-in backyard and is walking distance to multiple parks, the library,...
5.0
"I have a 14 month old daughter who Meghan has taken care of multiple times. Not only is she experienced and reliable, she is extremely attentive to all of my daughters needs. I honestly can say Meghan is the best!"

Krista C


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.


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.


Little Sprouts Dedham

Little Sprouts Dedham

280 Bridge Street, DEDHAM, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Dedham, 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...

Little Sprouts Boston South End

Little Sprouts Boston South End

160 East Berkeley Street, BOSTON, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in the South End of Boston, 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...

Bright Little Wonders Family Childcare

Bright Little Wonders Family Childcare

43 ATHELWOLD STREET #1, DORCHESTER, MA

Starting at $1200/mo

Bright Little Wonders Large Family Child Care (BLW) has been EEC licensed since 1992. We provide toddlers through preschoolers an accredited learning environment and growing support for their early years of life. We strive to prepare children for grade school. We welcome diverse cultures from all...

Little Tykes Family Daycare

Little Tykes Family Daycare

222 Vine ST, Everett, MA

Little Tykes Family Daycare has open slots available. I am a Massachusetts EEC Licensed (license # 2079614) Child Care Provider. I have my Child Development Associate (CDA). I have certification of First Aid and CPR. My Little Tykes Family Daycare is a loving care, safe environment for your child....

Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny

Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny

Serving The Greater Boston Area, Needham, MA

Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny provides short and long term nanny placements. Contact us today to discuss your child care needs. It is our pleasure to guide your family through the nanny placement process. info@bostonbabynurse.com 781-444-4063

Small Steps Family Daycare

Small Steps Family Daycare

56 Seaview Ave, Malden, MA

Small Steps Family Child care provider in Malden, MA has immediate openings! I offer a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Children will enjoy our daily circle times, arts and crafts, blocks, puzzles, books, games, toys, and outside riding toys. I will also be following the curriculum where I...

Kiddie Academy of Cambridge

Kiddie Academy of Cambridge

299 Prospect Street, CAMBRIDGE, MA

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...

Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse

50 Judson Street, Malden, MA

A newly licensed family childcare provider, open in March 2022. With many years of experience in childcare, I am ready to open in home based childcare. Happy Munchkins Learning Playhouse offers great quality care and some benefits for parents, ie: 1. Low ratio educators to children. 2. Provide 2...

Scribble Dibble

Scribble Dibble

64 Rangeley Road, West Newton, MA

I am a face and body artist who specializes in body art. I create at all types of events including birthday parties, festivals, and fairs. I am a former professional child care provider from Parents in a Pinch. I would like the chance to collaborate with you at group events.

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