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Recent family child care reviews in Dover, 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.

Peapod Daycare

5.0

My son was under Peapod's care for exactly two years and I simply can't say enough good things about my experience there. On his first day, he was a baby who couldn't walk or talk yet, now he's a thriving, active little boy who can talk your ear off. So whether you're considering Peapod for your...

- Liz R.

Bee Happy Family Day Care

5.0

I am very grateful to have found Marcia and Cris, they are wonderful people who take care of my son with all the love and affection. They have a great space, cozy and clean and with many activities.

- Jessica

Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

5.0

Brown Bear provides excellent quality and care for children and there families. They are setting strong foundation for learning and growing.

- Care member

Fairmount Hill Childcare

5.0

ill be so happy to work with this family and baby

- Pauline P.

Family child care in Dover, MA

Precious Beginnings Preschool

15 Centre St, Dover, MA

1.0

(1)

The Precious Beginnings Preschool provides a preschool and extended care program in Dover, 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....

Dover Valley Preschool

149A WALPOLE ST, DOVER, MA

Dover Valley Preschool in 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 Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 12 children in preschool.

Dover Nursery School Inc

17 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA

Dover Nursery School Inc in Massachusetts is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 26 children from two years and nine months to five years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall...

Offering family child care. Please email to cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.
5.0
"Our friend suggested Cathy when she was just starting her daycare. My daughter (she was 9 months then) joined there from the first day Cathy started her business. She was the only baby for a while which helped them to build the bonding between each other. We loved...

Ozge G.


Peapod Daycare

Peapod Daycare

53 Pearl St, Newton, MA

5.0

(10)

Peapod Daycare is a family child care service provider located in the Newton area serving children from 3 months to school age. We specialize in bilingual care (English and Mandarin).
5.0
"Peapod has been a wonderful fit for our 2 kids (both of whom started as infants). Shannon is kind, attentive, and responsive. Both of our kids instantly took to her and love going. She provides enriching activities and outdoor time at the park next door. It is...

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Bee Happy Family Day Care

Bee Happy Family Day Care

31 Chestnut St, Framingham, MA

5.0

(3)

Bee Happy has openings for infants and toddlers(up to 2 1/2 y/o), our child care in home conveniently located North Framingham. Licensed since 2010, family child care program. We are part of a food program (health food for kids), and current in all trainings and licenses. We offer Curriculum...
5.0
"I am very grateful to have found Marcia and Cris, they are wonderful people who take care of my son with all the love and affection. They have a great space, cozy and clean and with many activities."

Jessica


Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, LLC

18 Prescott Street, HYDE PARK, MA

Starting at $550/mo

5.0

(2)

We at Brown Bear Excel Early Learning Center, (BBEELC) extends a warmest welcome to you and your family. Our goal is for your children to develop and EXCEL into healthy and smart individuals. We acknowledge that no child is the same, so we plan to individualized learning and activities to meet the...
5.0
"I rate them 10 stars!!! My daughter is almost two now and she started there when she was a year and six months. As a first-time mom, I was very concerned about sending off my child to anyone really. They reassured me with any questions I might have and that truly...

Ilean D.


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.


Discover Me School House

Discover Me School House

2070 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, MA

Starting at $2400/mo

4.3

(3)

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."

Maciej P.


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


WALTHAM CHILD CARE CENTER

WALTHAM CHILD CARE CENTER

760 MAIN ST, WALTHAM, MA

Starting at $1950/mo

5.0

(3)

Waltham Childcare Center is a small, family-oriented center, where we are committed to helping you and your child make an easy and comfortable transitions to our program. We have been welcoming many families to our center since Feb 1993 and we continue to do so. Every child is very important to...
5.0
"We’ve sent both our boys here since they were infants; the oldest is finishing preschool here while the youngest is still in the toddler room. The staff is excellent and very caring, nurturing, and communicative. Our oldest was very nervous when he transitioned to...

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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...

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Tumblin Tots Club

Tumblin Tots Club

3 Dunham Road, Framingham, MA

5.0

(2)

We are an EEC Licensed home-based Daycare in Framingham Massachusetts. We provide quality care above and beyond a typical daycare .we are themed/ academic and play based. children learn best when they are having fun. hours are Monday through Thursday 8am to 530pm starting Fall 2025!! Contracted...
5.0
"You can tell when someone is passionate about that they do. Was grateful to find such a wonderful place to leave my kids."

Ms O.


The Partridge House Family Daycare

The Partridge House Family Daycare

6 Winthrop Street, Medway, MA

5.0

(3)

The Partridge House Family Daycare is MA licensed and certified by Early Education and Care. I am CPR and First Aid certified. The daycare is located in my home at 6 Winthrop Street, Medway MA near Choate Park. I have over a decade of experience watching children and am a mother myself. I consider...
5.0
"Where do I begin with Sarah. She is truly the best. I met Sarah when we moved from New York to Boston and she started working caring for our 1 year old son Marcus in May 2008 - I didn't need a trial session, I knew she would excel at the position and truly had a...

Sarah K.


Little Sprouts Natick

Little Sprouts Natick

11 Huron Drive, NATICK, MA

5.0

(2)

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 couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...

Alex L.


ABC Childcare

ABC Childcare

171 Gould Street, NEEDHAM, MA

Starting at $1900/mo

5.0

(3)

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
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at this wonderful family-owned daycare. Our son attended for three years, and the level of care, attention, and love he received was exceptional. The staff is genuinely caring and creates a warm atmosphere that feels like...

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BARN YARD CHILD CARE CENTER, INC.

BARN YARD CHILD CARE CENTER, INC.

474 CANTON ST, WESTWOOD, MA

5.0

(2)

** 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. "

jessica K.


Vovo's Day Care

Vovo's Day Care

35 Eaton Rd, Framingham, MA

4.9

(10)

Vovo's Daycare is a bilingual child home care program with a current capacity of eight children. This ten year old existing program was re-established in 2014 by the current provider who, as a former assistant, decided to take over this family business.Since then, many children have found a home at...
5.0
"I couldn't ask for better place/people to take care of my son Safe and clean , place where my son always will remember tia meiriele I highly recommend VOVOS daycare (peace of mind )"

Reginaldo P


Garden Montessori

Garden Montessori

15 Campbell Road, Framingham, MA

5.0

(1)

Garden Montessori is a full or part-time affordable Preschool/Kindergarten. Now accepting enrollment from ages 2.9 to age 6. Before Care and Extended Care is also available. A Montessori education is unique. The "Whole Child" approach is the primary goal for each child to reach their potential...
5.0
"Garden Montessori Schoold is licensed by EEC. Website is gardenmontessorischool.weebly.com check it out!!!!!!"

Kenneth K


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
"One of the nicest, knowledgeable, and the most caring providers you will find. If you're looking for someone to care for your child(ren) with love , then you should definitely choose her for your little ones."

Jeordan C.


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