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Recent family child care reviews in Florence, MA

Free To Be A Child

5.0

We're on our second child enrolled at Free to be a Child and it's a truly extraordinary program. Lise is a talented teacher who knows how to ask just the right questions to encourage a child to take their thinking or interest a step further. Kids have lots of time outside (even more since COVID,...

- Sarah R.

SHIRLEY MARIE GUERTIN

5.0

A++ i could not expect better;; kind, open communication. concern and care for my child.Her social + cognitive skills have improved dramstically.she loves her time there.The owner takes an interest in every child

- Thomas R

Clown Around Preschool & Daycare Center

5.0

We love clown around, my son wakes up each morning hoping for it to be a school day. Barbara and Lynn do a great job making the children's space welcoming and enjoyable. The outside playground is outstanding!

- Kayla M.

Our Lady's Child Care Center

5.0

I spent quite a long time researching daycare centers and home care providers in the Easthampton MA area. I choose Our Lady of the Valley because all of the providers there seemed like they loved their jobs and the buildings were secure (you wouldn't believe how many places leave doors open). My...

- Audrey M.

Family child care in Florence, MA

Free To Be A Child

Free To Be A Child

Corticelli Street, Florence, MA

5.0

(3)

Free to be a Child is a home-based, Reggio-inspired program for a mixed-age group of homeschoolers and preschoolers, run by Lise McGuinness. FtbaC currently serves children 3 through 13 years old. Homeschooling your child, but need child care while you work? I'd love to work with you. Your...
5.0
"Free to Be a Child is a hidden gem! Lise is a brilliant educator who inspires creativity, curiosity and confidence in all of the children."

Valerie


Shirley Marie Guertin provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Florence, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
5.0
"A++ i could not expect better;; kind, open communication. concern and care for my child.Her social + cognitive skills have improved dramstically.she loves her time there.The owner takes an interest in every child"

Thomas R


Nonotuck Community School

Nonotuck Community School

221 Riverside Dr, Florence, MA

Nonotuck Community School curriculum is play-based and inspired by progressive early childhood education theory. Curriculum emerges from the children s interests and is sparked by their teachers enthusiasms. We emphasize community, emotional intelligence and resilience and provide ample...

Ms. Shirley's NeighborSchool

Ms. Shirley's NeighborSchool

495 Burts Pit Rd, Florence, MA

Ms. Shirley's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Florence, 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...

Wild Garden of Childhood

11 ORMOND DR, FLORENCE, MA

Starting at $2282/mo

Wild Garden of Childhood is a fully licensed and insured daycare in Northampton, Massachusetts. Our aim is to create a peaceful child friendly nursery, where parents feel comfortable and confident that they made the right choice for their childs care. We believe in a mixed age classroom and try to...

Ryan Road Head Start

Robert K finn Elementary School 498 RYAN RD, FLORENCE, MA

Ryan Road Head Start provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.

Diane Johnson

42 Bliss St, Florence, MA

Diane Johnson provides preschool and a before- and after-school care program for children in Florence, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination....

SUSAN BRISTOL

30 Scanlon Ave, Florence, MA

Susan Bristol provides a preschool and extended care program in Florence, 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. Susan Bristol's...

Blessed Sacrament School

Blessed Sacrament School

21 Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA

Blessed Sacrament Preschool offers separate programs for 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Full day and half day programs are available as well as a 2-5 day per week option for 3 year olds and a 3-5 day per week option for the 4 year olds. Our Preschool uses a curriculum that promotes learning through...

Free To Be Childcare

Free To Be Childcare

Rocky Hill, Hadley, MA

"FREE to Be Childcare on rocky hill road cozy house sits full of love, kids, cats and a friendly dog. Waldorf inspired loving care Healthy vegetarian meals included, focused on learning to love fruits and vegetables (I can serve vegan, gluten free, sugar free or any other diet...

The Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill is a campus-based program providing high quality early education and child care to Smith College employees and members of the surrounding communities. The program offers part- and full- time enrollment for infants, toddlers, and...

Clown Around Preschool & Daycare Center

31 Gunn Rd, Southampton, MA

5.0

(1)

The Clown Around Preschool provides preschool and a before- and after-school care program for children in Southampton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
5.0
"We love clown around, my son wakes up each morning hoping for it to be a school day. Barbara and Lynn do a great job making the children's space welcoming and enjoyable. The outside playground is outstanding!"

Kayla M.


Our Lady's Child Care Center

35 Pleasant St, Easthampton, MA

5.0

(1)

Our Lady's Child Care Center provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Easthampton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Our Lady's Child Care Center accommodates part-time care schedules...
5.0
"I spent quite a long time researching daycare centers and home care providers in the Easthampton MA area. I choose Our Lady of the Valley because all of the providers there seemed like they loved their jobs and the buildings were secure (you wouldn't believe how...

Audrey M.


Andrea's Daycare

16 Roundelay Road, South Hadley, MA

My daycare is designed around parents who work a school year schedule ; Sept to June. There is no charge for the major vacations and for the summer months. My mission is to have the children feel safe and happy. Each day is structured around a learning environment that is appropriate for the child's...

Busy Bees Family Child Care

Busy Bees Family Child Care

3 Hillside Meadows Drive, Southampton, MA

Quality Child Care at Affordable Prices. Go to work knowing your child is well taken care of! A licensed experienced Mother of 4 and Grandmother will care for your child(ren) in a loving, preschool like setting. I offer a large, safe, outdoor area for fresh air playtime. I provide...

Williston Northampton Child Care Center

19 PAYSON AVE, EASTHAMPTON, MA

Williston Northampton Child Care is a family owned and operated childcare and learning center. Here, they are a committed partner in building your child's development and educational foundation. The programs are designed to fit the individual needs of each stage of development.

Clown Around Preschool

31 Gunn Road, SOUTH HAMPTON, MA

The Clown Around Preschool provides preschool and a before- and after-school care program for children in Southampton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical...

Square One @ Holyoke Health Center

233 HIGH ST, HOLYOKE, MA

Square One @ Holyoke Health Center is a child care and learning facility established in 2007 to serve the families living in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It provides a safe, clean and healthy place where children can learn, play, explore and discover. It also provides age-appropriate learning materials...

People's Institute Child Care

38 GOTHIC ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA

People's Institute Child Care provides childcare programs to the community. The programs are designed to allow each child to discover more about themselves and their world around them. The center presents a variety of play experiences promoting motor coordination.

Labrie Home Care

Summer Street, Easthampton, MA

Stay at home mom from texas! Looking to take care of one more child of any age! Loves being at home with my baby and offering to help other mothers out that cant afford day-care! Looking to make a little more income(saving to visit texas family). Safe/godly environment! Loves reading,dancing,...

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