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Recent family child care reviews in Jamaica Plain, MA

A Million Smiles

5.0

Mrs. Eva is a wonderful educator and provides top notch care to all the children. We love the additional foresight in offering mostly organic products at her daycare, this sealed the deal for my family and I. Without a doubt I would highly recommend A Million Smiles daycare to anyone seeking...

- T. B

Josey's Daycare

5.0

Our daughter had been with Josey since she was 3 months old. She's now 2 and gets so excited in the morning to go to "Jojo's house". Josey provides a very warm, family friendly environment where kids are comfortable and can thrive. She keeps them on a great schedule and spends time doing...

- Kathryn L.

Ethos Learning Center

5.0

I have 2 children there -- they are absolutely TOP NOTCH. You pay for what you get from the director to the teachers. Huge development verbally, socially with my kids. I can't say enough.

- Kaitlin H.

Precious Footprints Family Child Care

5.0

We had the best experience at Precious Footprints with Diana and the other children in her care. She feeds the kids breakfast, lunch, and snack. She teaches a full curriculum. She is very communicative. Nightly texts of the days menu and nap times. Weekly newsletters with pictures and what the kids...

- Joanna M.

ABC Childcare

5.0

ABC Childcare and Preschool has become a “home away from home” for our daughter. We can focus on work, while our baby is being loved and cared for. From homemade food to yoga classes, concerts and holiday activities, we are confident that our child will be prepared for school. As an educator, I...

- Care member

Family child care in Jamaica Plain, MA

A Million Smiles

A Million Smiles

155 Blue Hill Ave, Milton, MA

5.0

(2)

A Million Smiles is a licensed home-based child care program located in Milton, MA. We are a year-round, full-time program, offering nurturing care and quality education to children of all ages. Small group/individualized learning takes place in a loving home environment. An all-inclusive...
5.0
"Mrs. Eva is a wonderful educator and provides top notch care to all the children. We love the additional foresight in offering mostly organic products at her daycare, this sealed the deal for my family and I. Without a doubt I would highly recommend A Million...

T. B


Josey's Daycare

Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA

5.0

(5)

Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...
5.0
"We love Josey! Both of my children were enrolled from 3 months - 4 years. Josey is loving, kind, reliable and a wonderful caregiver and person. Both kiddos thrived at her home and loved her cooking too. I highly recommend her!"

Nicole P


Ethos Learning Center

Ethos Learning Center

416 West Broadway, SOUTH BOSTON, MA

5.0

(1)

We are open 8am -6pm Mondays through Fridays. At Ethos, we understand parents’ needs and strive to offer total flexibility to support them as best we can. Our goal is to build a diverse and secure learning community for the children in our care. Learning and development is part of life that...
5.0
"I have 2 children there -- they are absolutely TOP NOTCH. You pay for what you get from the director to the teachers. Huge development verbally, socially with my kids. I can't say enough."

Kaitlin H.


Precious Footprints Family Child Care

Precious Footprints Family Child Care

23 Michelle Lane, Randolph, MA

5.0

(4)

We are a bilingual (English and Spanish) family childcare program that provides full curriculum based childcare services for children ranging from infants up to school age. The provider has over 11 years of experience in the private childcare industry. In addition, the provider holds a college...
5.0
"Diana is amazing! Super easy to work with, lots of communication, and my son just loved her."

Tamyka F


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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Adorable Little Angels

Adorable Little Angels

6 Princeton Ave, Waltham, MA

4.0

(1)

I was born in Brazil. There I was a preschool teacher for several years before coming to America. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I provide a supportive nurturing healthy learning environment in my new home (built in 2005). Along side my own daughter (1 year old). The house is...
4.0
"I love kids. I am loving respectful and fun"

Nado Nina K.


Top Tots Learning Center

Top Tots Learning Center

1560 Beacon St, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $2400/mo

5.0

(6)

You can call us a preschool. You can call us a daycare, or a childcare center. Just don’t call us average. TOP TOTS is Brookline’s newest hybrid Learning Center. We offer a continuum of education and childcare for Toddlers, Pre-school and Pre-Kindergarten age students. TOP TOTS Learning Center may...
5.0
"I first met Mrs Irene in 2018 at Les Petits Nursery school where she was my 1st sons preschool teacher. She was such a fabulous and caring person and my son loved Mrs Irene so very much. He is now 8yrs old and still insists on visiting her at top tots. She still...

GRAINNE M.


Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 Washington Street, BROOKLINE, MA

Starting at $1200/mo

5.0

(3)

Join us at the GoldenChickpea part-time preschool with your little one. We offer an individualized and unique child care service that allows kids to be themselves, discovering their own passions, abilities and interests. Centered on developing self confidence, comfortably sharing the world of...
5.0
"I would rate Gold Chickpea as a 5. Cecilia was very accommodating, and the teachers were very kind and absolutely the best. The teachers were very attentive and encouraging, so my daughter felt comfortable from the first day of preschool. As a parent, I was so...

Test T.


Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

Nana's Tots In Home Daycare

369 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA

5.0

(4)

Multi-lingual Speaking Full Service, Licensed Home Day Care servicing Norwood area, and nearby cities with a focus on personalized, tailored care. Homemade organic meals are included in the price.
5.0
"When I was pregnant looking for a daycare was a huge priority to me because I knew I needed to go back to work after my maternity leave. I was nervous because I wanted to find the right daycare for my baby. Then I saw the sign Nana's Tots and decided to look them...

Lindsey B.


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 have been enrolled at Waltham Childcare for over the past 8 years with our three children. Our youngest only has one year left and we will miss them terribly. There is no one I would trust more than Mina, the Director, who has taken care of two generations of...

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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.


Little Llama

Little Llama

384 Trapelo Road, BELMONT, MA

Starting at $1980/mo

5.0

(1)

Welcome To Little Llama! At Little Llama Child Care, we provide a well-rounded learning experience for your child by focusing on their physical and emotional well-being, fostering their curiosity, and encouraging them to become adventurous and active. We proudly offer a better teacher to child...
5.0
"My daughter is 2 years and 4 months and has attended since she was 14 months. We are so happy with the experience we had with them and were crying when we had to leave due to us moving away to Texas. The staff is really good, from the first moment we trusted them....

Stephanie S.


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


Tree House Family Daycare

Tree House Family Daycare

32 Wood Dr, Norwood, MA

5.0

(3)

"Tree House" Family Daycare is a Bilingual program English-Spanish with the curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia I am located in Norwood, has spaces available for children from 5 months to 4 years old and we are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. I provide Nutritive food (two meals...
5.0
"At the Tree House Family Daycare, you can be sure that your child receives the care and attention that is more than you expected. You may even be jealous of how your child's development is better with Mrs. Cossio than with you, the adult in charge! At the Tree...

Jorge


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
"Our daughter has been attending the Barnyard since August of 2018 when she was 3 months old. As a family, we absolutely love it here. She has gone through each of the classrooms and has thrived in each one. She has made numerous lifetime friends and has learned and...

melissa D.


Ellen Moore's Child Care

Ellen Moore's Child Care

12 Worthington Street, Boston, MA

5.0

(6)

My program is a small, mixed-age group, and we all become very attached to each other--it really is very much like a family. I am located in Boston, close to the Longwood Medical Area. I have a well-equipped home with three levels of interesting space and a small backyard. We also have a...
5.0
"I can't recommend Ellen or "Ellen's House" highly enough. Ellen is warm, kind, fun, and just overall a magical person. Kid's love her and she handles all of childhood's woes with grace. My son asks to go to Ellen's House almost every weekend day and is delighted...

Bethany K.


Brownstone Kids Academy

Brownstone Kids Academy

227 West Canton St., Boston, MA

5.0

(2)

Brownstone Kids Academy is a neighborhood learning center in the heart of Boston that focuses on early childhood development. We believe that children learn best through play in a safe and nurturing environment. The play-based preschool philosophy is designed to enrich the whole child, including...
5.0
"I dropped my daughters off for a mother's day out and my daughters had a blast! I was so please with the care they received and the loving structure, we tried it again another day! We have now decided to have our daughters attend two days a week to give me a break!...

Aimee W


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.


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.


Children's Happy Day School

Children's Happy Day School

5 Charles Park Road, West Roxbury, MA

5.0

(1)

Children's Happy Day School is a fully accredited NAEYC preschool, kindergarten and child care center with programs for children ages 2.0 to 6 years old. Located off the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury, we enroll children from Boston and the neighboring communities of Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Westwood...
5.0
"We've been fortunate to send our sons to Children's Happy Day, and I can't say enough good things about the school. The teachers and staff are so caring and thoughtful. They've put together a program that teaches confidence, independence, kindness, and resilience...

Kelsey R.


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