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Recent family child care reviews in Dorchester, MA

Cathy Daycare

5.0

My daughter was born prematurely. I had to go back to work after my maternity leave ended and Cathy has done a great job feeding my child to healthy weight! She is now 2 years old and really enjoyed her time going to daycare. Cathy has a fenced in yard for the kids to play outside. She also served...

- Lulu T.

Rainbow Family Child Care

4.0

This is such a good and safe place for any child I trust yissel because she's so lovely and very patient with the kids and the way she play with them is just awesome I personally recommend to anybody.

- Mary T.

Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

5.0

Everyone is great there! My daughter always comes home with a smile on her face! We love Youbellor!

- Mike X.

Loleeta's Family Child Care

5.0

100/100 highly recommended! My son learns so fast and so well. I love their bond and how she loves my son. I’ll forever appreciate her efforts and her hard work doesn’t go unseen!

- Care member

Karen's Family Child Care

5.0

Karen's family daycare is a safe, clean and comfortable place for kids to go and grow. Wonderful family environment and karen always communicates on how my child is progressing. All around a great daycare provided by a great woman.

- Rodelin

Family child care in Dorchester, MA

Cribs and Cradles Family Day Care

34 Bloomfield Street, Dorchester, MA

A place where young children come to learn, grow and develop. At Cribs & Cradles, we offer a range of programs for a variety of ages - infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our extended care program offers parents with school age children the opportunity for after school care. At Cribs & Cradles...

Doreens Child Care

40 Crawford St Apt 3, Dorchester, MA

Doreens Child Care's mission is to provide a home away from home and strives to ensure that a child receives paramount care and education. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.

Edens Child Care

10 Wolcott St, Dorchester, MA

Established in 1982, Edens Child Care provides a warm and loving home for the children to play and learn at their own pace. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play.

A Childs View Preschool

56 Pleasant St, Dorchester, MA

A Childs View Preschool located in Dorchester, MA is a licensed child care center. They offer full-time child care service from ages 3 months to 7 years old children. They provide age appropriate programs that will enhance the development of your child’s mental, physical, social and emotional...

Ruth Darling Child Care Center

37 Stoughton St, Dorchester, MA

Ruth Darling Child Care Center, located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, offers educational day care services geared towards young children, between the ages of 2.9 to 5 years old. The company uses a theme-based curriculum filled with age-appropriate, hands-on activities designed to promote active...

Rebecca Strom

65 Kingsdale St, Dorchester, MA

Rebecca Strom provides childcare and an after-school care program for children in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. They have experience in caring for children with...

Holland Community Center

85 OLNEY ST, DORCHESTER, MA

Holland Community Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 60 children in preschool.

Parents Child Center

198 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA

Parents Child Center located in Dorchester Massachusetts is a childcare and education provider that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It is a state-licensed institution that provides full-time and part time programs for the children in the community. The center has a...

Alexander Kidz Day Care

8 Pasadena Rd, Dorchester, MA

The Alexander Kidz Day Care provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. The Alexander Kidz Day Care...

Imajine That @ Up Academy Dorchester

35 Westville St, Dorchester, MA

Imajine That @ Up Academy Dorchester is a daycare facility located at 35 Westville St, Dorchester, MA that emphasizes a developmentally-appropriate curriculum to eliminate learning struggles. Their child care center adopts various teaching strategies that enable analytical and critical thinking...

Waltzing Bear

63 Gibson St, Dorchester, MA

Waltzing Bear provides a preschool and extended care program in North Easton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Their aim is to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Waltzing...

Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center

185 COLUMBIA RD, DORCHESTER, MA

Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center offers center-based child care programs designed for preschoolers. The company serves children who are aged six weeks old to six years old. Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center’s programs are designed to support children’s overall development and address their health and nutrition...

ASPIRE After School Program in DORCHESTER, MA offers individualized attention and develops positive self-concepts to the kids. They supply the children with state-licensed tools that they need to succeed in life and learning. They provide a developmentally appropriate education and care that...

The Joy of Learning Montessori School

533 Washington St, Dorchester, MA

The Joy of Learning Montessori School provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth,...

5.0

(5)

Offering family child care. Please email to cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.
5.0
"I was luckily introduced by one mom whose daughter is my first daughter's friend. My second daughter who is now 2.5 yr attending to Cathy's daycare. She has been there for 2 years since she was 3 mo. The caregivers are very dependable in terms that they care my...

Kate H.


Rainbow Family Child Care

Rainbow Family Child Care

2 Jean Circle, Randolph, MA

4.8

(4)

Rainbow Family Child Care in Randolph Mass, is a unique place for your infant, toddler and preschooler to learn and grow. Clean safe environment and great caring atmosphere are some of the qualities that your child will experience at Rainbow Family Child Care.
4.0
"This is such a good and safe place for any child I trust yissel because she's so lovely and very patient with the kids and the way she play with them is just awesome I personally recommend to anybody."

Mary T.


Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

Youbellor Child Academy- Medford

273 Middlesex Avenue, MEDFORD, MA

Starting at $1700/mo

5.0

(4)

We offer a family oriented child care setting supported by play based learning. We strive to provide social/emotional and academic growth during a child's early years.
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.


Loleeta's Family Child Care

Loleeta's Family Child Care

66 Colonial Ave, Dorchester Center, MA

5.0

(2)

I am a professional and have been providing services to the community for over 20 years. I am Licensed by EEC, and a Quality Child Care Educator, Loving and Experienced. The children Learn through music, movement, and play. I provide age Appropriate Educational Curriculum, and nutritious...
5.0
"100/100 highly recommended! My son learns so fast and so well. I love their bond and how she loves my son. I’ll forever appreciate her efforts and her hard work doesn’t go unseen! "

Care member


Karen's Family Child Care

Karen's Family Child Care

16 Kimberly Lane, Randolph, MA

5.0

(3)

Massachusetts licensed Family Child Care Provider. CDA completed. In business since 1995. My home is in a great neighborhood in South Randolph. Very safe and quiet. Brand new playroom with a lot of space. All meals and snacks included. I accept vouchers through the Stars Program. I honor full...
5.0
"Karen's daycare is wonderful! She is very creative and interactive with the kids; always doing cute projects and engaging the children. She's very kind and attentive. Her daycare has a beautiful set up with a nice homey feeling. I would highly recommend Karen...

Sarah N


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...

Care member


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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 5 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.