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Recent family child care reviews in East Boston, MA

Allie's Tots

5.0

It wasn't easy searching for someone to care for my infant girl. Even the second time around, I worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that I would feel comfortable leaving my baby with while I returned to work. I worried that someone else could not know her as I do. Allison took her in to...

- Sarah P.

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

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.

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...

- Care member

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.

Family child care in East Boston, MA

Growing World Learning Center

Growing World Learning Center

956 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA

At Growing World Learning Center, we know the importance of providing a quality-learning environment for young children to explore and learn. Through creativity in the early years of education, we emphasize the process of learning over the result; teachers facilitate and support children's...

The East Boston Head Start-Bennington in East Boston, Massachusetts offers child care and preschool education to children from low-income families, from six weeks old up to five years old. Head Start prepares the children for further education by providing activities that stimulate the children's...

Shining Star Day Care

80 BORDER ST, EAST BOSTON, MA

Shining Star Day Care in EAST BOSTON, MA encourages the kids to express their creativeness to strengthen their positive self-image. This state-licensed child care allows the students to interact while cooperating, sharing, and taking turns through play. They promote a professional environment that...

East Boston YMCA @ Samuel Adams

165 WEBSTER ST, EAST BOSTON, MA

East Boston YMCA @ Samuel Adams is a child care and education provider that serves the community of East Boston, Massachusetts. It offers a fun and positive environment and provides age-appropriate activities for children of all ages. The center promotes good values to make sure that children will...

Harbor Area Early Childhood Service

130 CONDOR ST., EAST BOSTON, MA

Harbor Area Early Childhood Service provides a high quality, healthy, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. The center provides early stimulating care and educational experiences promoting each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children’s...

Allie's Tots

Allie's Tots

6 Dothan Street, Arlington, MA

5.0

(1)

I provide family child care on a full-time basis for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Spots are now available for full-time care, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in Arlington Heights (convenient to Route 2 off the Park Avenue Exit). When I was a working mom, I felt such fear and...
5.0
"It wasn't easy searching for someone to care for my infant girl. Even the second time around, I worried that I wouldn't be able to find someone that I would feel comfortable leaving my baby with while I returned to work. I worried that someone else could not know...

Sarah P.


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


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
"My 2 year old daughter has been attending Peapod since she was 9 months old (September 2020). As a first time mom with a lot of anxiety over finding the best care providers plus covid safety concerns, we were lucky to find Peapod. I will forever be grateful for the...

Maria S.


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
"100% would HIGHLY recommend Red Apple Daycare. We enrolled our daughter here at 3 months and Jing was nothing but perfect. She was careful with protocol, caring, attentive, and an excellent provider, and would share daily pictures and videos. This is our first...

John-michael C.


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.


L. Family Daycare

L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone that I know looking for a safe, reliable and nurturing daycare. My first son started there when he was around 10 months and he absolutely loved it there, I never had any issues and he was always safe, I never for a...

Kristin S.


X Y Z Family Child Care

X Y Z Family Child Care

464 Sea St, Quincy, MA

5.0

(8)

We are a provider of family child care services and have been in operation for over 20 years. We offer a nurturing and caring environment that fosters development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. I offer organic food for the children. Our teachers are CDA certified, NAFCC accredited,...
5.0
"We have had the greatest experience with X Y Z Family Child Care. The care, love, and nurturing environment is everything we were hoping for and still is after four years and two children. It is reassuring when your child is excited to see their wonderful...

Care member


Little Star Of Ours

Little Star Of Ours

3 Palermo Street, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(5)

Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Office of Child Care Services and the National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation (NAFCCA). Curriculum Includes: Bilingual (Spanish/English) and multicultural environment. Language Development (both languages). Sensory...
5.0
"Our almost 3 year old son loved attending Little Star and we were very happy with the quality of care. This was our first time with a smaller family-run daycare and it was a great fit -- we'd highly recommend Jennie, Jes and Little Star."

Shannon L.


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.


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.


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
"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...

Tanya D


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...

Global Children School

Global Children School

4A Gill St, Woburn, MA

5.0

(6)

WELCOME to the first Global Children School in Massachusetts! * Quality Early Childhood Education * Full Immersion Approach English, Spanish and Russian * Child-Centered Approach * Project-Based Guided Learning * Intercultural Mindfulness * Global and Sustainable Living Perspective * accepting...
5.0
"Great school with amazing staff."

Jeffrey D.


Let's Learn Together Childcare

Let's Learn Together Childcare

11 Water St., Arlington, MA

5.0

(2)

We're a brand new childcare center in Arlington Center offering childcare for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k. We offer flexible childcare ranging from 1 day to 5 days of care. We believe learning begins through play! Our experienced team of educators has over 20 years of experience with...
5.0
"Mary is a great director and all the teachers are great. I feel so lucky that I was able to get a spot for both of my kids."

Kasia M


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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