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Recent family child care reviews in Dorchester, MA

Bright Little Wonders Family Childcare

5.0

I absolutely love love love this Daycare. Ms. Gayle and her team are wonderful. They are the second home, from home for my baby. She has learned so much and is eager to go to school everyday. She loves all of her teachers!!!

- Care member

Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

5.0

i agree to a five star rating because of the personal experience i had with kidzkollege. try and you will be impressed

- Patience O.

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.

Alexander Kidz Day Care

5.0

I have known Jaunda all my life. My baby currently attends her family day care. She has been in business for at least 40 years. She's caring and absolutely loves the kids in her care. Her house is also clean and welcoming. I highly recommend her for anyone in the Dorchester area.

- Tara H.

Home Away From Home Preschool Child Care

5.0

My son has attended Home Away From Home for 2 years (since he was 2) and loves it. He has made some great friends whom he sees outside of school, and more importantly he has learned so much. The staff there is warm, nurturing, and involved . I couldn't ask for better. Thanks Ms. Tricia

- Mary

Family child care in Dorchester, MA

Bright Little Wonders Family Childcare

Bright Little Wonders Family Childcare

43 ATHELWOLD STREET #1, DORCHESTER, MA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"I absolutely love love love this Daycare. Ms. Gayle and her team are wonderful. They are the second home, from home for my baby. She has learned so much and is eager to go to school everyday. She loves all of her teachers!!!"

Care member


Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

59 Oldfields Road 2, Dorchester, MA

5.0

(1)

Kidzkollege Early Education and Preschool is, licensed has a Non traditional hour by the department of early childcare education. We served infants, toddlers, before and after school program and weekend care is available. We are family oriented. Guaranteed the safety of each child in our...
5.0
"i agree to a five star rating because of the personal experience i had with kidzkollege. try and you will be impressed"

Patience O.


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...

I am a licensed Large Family Child Care Educator with a full time certified Assistant. We provide a safe, nurturing, multicultural, and learning environment to help children develop their physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills. We strive to help children develop their own...
5.0
"I have known Jaunda all my life. My baby currently attends her family day care. She has been in business for at least 40 years. She's caring and absolutely loves the kids in her care. Her house is also clean and welcoming. I highly recommend her for anyone...

Tara H.


Home Away From Home Preschool Child Care

66 Pierce Ave, Dorchester, MA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"My son has attended Home Away From Home for 2 years (since he was 2) and loves it. He has made some great friends whom he sees outside of school, and more importantly he has learned so much. The staff there is warm, nurturing, and involved . I couldn't ask for...

Mary


Cynthia's Family Childcare

Cynthia's Family Childcare

22 Hannon Street, Dorchester, MA

I offer split and full week slots. I am a Licensed Early Childhood Educator. My staff and I are CPR and First Aid Certified. We are located in Dorchester and accessible to the MBTA, Bus Routes, Commuter Rail and Expressway. We follow the Boston Public School schedule September through June and offer...

The Tot Spot At Home Care

The Tot Spot At Home Care

6 Maybrook Street, Dorchester, MA

Hello! I am a new business starting out, but I have been a caretaker for six years. I am offering a service a little different from other caregivers. My prices are reduced for affordability and based on other services I offer. I believe that education and development are a priority for each child...

Yawkey Childcare Center

Yawkey Childcare Center

185 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA

Yawkey Childcare center has been providing high quality and multicultural child center care for since 1982. We provide outdoor enriched activities with our very own playground. We have indoor gym or play space! We provide nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks. We communicate with parents through...

Arcadia Learning Academy - 1

Arcadia Learning Academy - 1

37 Evans Street, DORCHESTER, MA

Arcadia Learning Academy is staffed with Child Care Specialists. With us, your child comes first! For more than 10 years, Arcadia Learning Academy has provided child care services to families in the Dorchester, MA area. We help families create a worthwhile childhood for their youngest members by...

Ms. Dottie's NeighborSchool

Ms. Dottie's NeighborSchool

8 GASTON STREET, Dorchester, MA

Children learn best by doing, and each day, we give them new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. We partner with Funshine Express to apply a curriculum that meets the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of children at every age, and we help children to thrive with compassion and...

Ms. Retresha's NeighborSchool

Ms. Retresha's NeighborSchool

44 Julian Street, Dorchester, MA

I was excited to start my own family child care program in 2018 to be able to bring something new to the care options for parents. I am proud that my program is unique in that we embrace bringing creative arts to the young children, such as art, music, and theater. Our program believes Integrated...

Ms. Bridget's NeighborSchool

Ms. Bridget's NeighborSchool

110 FULLER ST, Dorchester, MA

Bridget is a home daycare provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Her license allows her to care for up to 6 children in a warm home environment in Dorchester. Bridget has been a provider since 1993 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in...

Ms. Dixil's NeighborSchool

Ms. Dixil's NeighborSchool

6 DENVIR STREET, Dorchester, MA

Dixil is a home daycare provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Her license allows her to care for up to 10 children with the presence of a full-time assistant in her home in Dorchester. Dixil has been a provider since 2001 and her license was most...

Ms. Francia's NeighborSchool

Ms. Francia's NeighborSchool

10 CAMERON ST # 1, Dorchester, MA

Francia is a home daycare provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Her license allows her to care for up to 6 children in a warm home environment in Dorchester. Francia has been a provider since 2013 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in...

Ms. Cindy's NeighborSchool

Ms. Cindy's NeighborSchool

385 Park Street, Dorchester, MA

My goal always is and has been to make sure children leave my program equipped with all the skills they need for life and to be ready to enter a bigger classroom. I strive towards this goal by focusing on each child specifically. In my home, the kids have a safe place to be, something to eat, all of...

Ms. Dixil's NeighborSchool

Ms. Dixil's NeighborSchool

6 Denvir Street #1, Dorchester, MA

Ms. Dixil's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Dorchester, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your...

Ms. Doris's NeighborSchool

Ms. Doris's NeighborSchool

32 Balfour Street, Dorchester, MA

Ms. Doris's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Dorchester, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your...

Ms. Dottie's NeighborSchool

Ms. Dottie's NeighborSchool

8 Gaston Street, Dorchester, MA

Ms. Dottie's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Dorchester, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your...

Ms. Cynthia's NeighborSchool

Ms. Cynthia's NeighborSchool

Off Morton and Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA

Ms. Cynthia's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Dorchester, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your...

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Ratings for Dorchester, MA family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Family Child Care in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.