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Recent family child care reviews in Wayland, MA

Little Lamb Nursery School & Child Care

5.0

Excellent and caring teachers. Safe, clean and spacious. Lots of room for kids to play around and creativity!

- Rishikesh S.

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.

Dawn's Home Daycare

5.0

Dawn is amazing and I would recommend her daycare to anyone and everyone (and I do, all the time). Having my child enrolled at her daycare is a privilege I am grateful for every single day.

- Jenn L.

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.

Honey Pot Family Child Care

5.0

Can I give more than 5 stars? Ivana and Angela have been taking care of our daughter since she was 6 months old and she is now 2. Whenever we drop her off she runs in to hug them and sometimes when I pick her up she ways us both to stay there and play longer. If you are looking for a safe, fun,...

- Joanne H.

Family child care in Wayland, MA

Little Lamb Nursery School & Child Care

6 Loker St, Wayland, MA

5.0

(1)

Little Lamb Nursery School and Child Care located at 6 Loker Street, Wayland, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep, as well as before and after-school programs, including summer camps and winter...
5.0
"Excellent and caring teachers. Safe, clean and spacious. Lots of room for kids to play around and creativity!"

Rishikesh S.


JCC Early Learning Center - Wayland

141 BOSTON POST RD, WAYLAND, MA

JCC Early Learning Center - Wayland in MA creates an educational, vibrant, and engaging environment based on Dereck Eretz's behavior where they treat everyone with respect. This child care facility is nurturing the spirits, minds, and bodies of the children. They mentor teachers, embrace the...

Cindy's Home Daycare

4 Maguire Rd, Wayland, MA

I provide full time and part time care to infants, toddlers and preschool age children (12 weeks old and up). I am located in south Wayland just a couple miles from Loker and Happy Hollow Elementary Schools and also close to the Middle school and High school. I am currently open Monday-Thursday for...

Dawn's Home Daycare

Dawn's Home Daycare

9 Robert J Gonfrade Way, ASHLAND, MA

Starting at $2150/mo

5.0

(3)

I have been a licensed Child Care Educator since 2002. I have over 25 years experience with children starting with babysitting jobs as a young teenager and later raising my own children (Michael born 1998 and Cole born 2001). I am a Professional Certified Educator of a Large Family Child Care with...
5.0
"Best home daycare that's stimulating and engaging for all kids!"

Joanne C.


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.


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
"Ivana and Angela took care of our daughter for just under a year, from the time she was 3 months old. They were so attentive and observant, and provided such a great environment for all of the children. It was always really easy to communicate with them, and they...

Abby K.


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
"Our family has been with Bee Happy Family Daycare for five years now. My oldest started when he was one and my second child is here now. My oldest even went here rather than traditional preschool. He was well ahead of his peers both in math and letter recognition...

Lauren H.


Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers

101 River Road, WESTON, MA

Starting at $110/mo

5.0

(2)

At our center, we provide a warm, loving, and caring environment where every child is treated like family. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond to support each child’s growth and development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We are honored to have been recognized as one...
5.0
"Love them! The teachers are so warm and caring. We were so nervous bringing our first baby to daycare the first time and TLC made it the best transition for us and for our son. When I drop him off in the morning he willingly goes to the teachers arms and is very...

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Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care

Debi Pritzker's Home Day Care

37 Lanewood Ave, Framingham, MA

5.0

(4)

My passion is providing a safe, loving atmosphere for children where age appropriate learning and fun and are encouraged and seamlessly woven into the fabric of the day. My ultimate goal is to support my day care families in the creation of happy, compassionate children who feel good about...
5.0
"Debi's openings fill up fast--we tried to hire her when my 9 and 8 year olds were infants and she was full. Six years later, I sought her out again when my 2 year old was born and we were SO lucky she had an opening--now all of my kids are with Debi (the older...

Jen


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
"My child loved it here! Really nice staff. "

Laura G.


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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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
"Meiriele was such an important part of our son's life as a toddler. She never let us down-- we trusted her fully with the care of our boy, and in turn, she left a forever loving imprint on his heart."

Stephanie R.


Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

Sarah's Bilingual Family Child Care

202 Grove Street, Belmont, MA

4.5

(2)

Thanks for choosing Sarah's Family Childcare. Our goal is to provide a program that will benefit the child, the parent and the community. We are committed to the development of a well-rounded child with a positive self-image. Our program is designed to expand the individuality of each child by...
5.0
"My daughter attended Sarah's day care from when she was 6 months old until we moved to a different town when she was 22 months old. She had a great experience there, and we always felt she was in good hands with Sarah!"

Janna H.


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


Mountainside Children's Center

Mountainside Children's Center

291 Boston Post Road West Ave, Marlborough, MA

4.9

(7)

The mission of Mountainside is to meet the child care needs of working families. We believe Mountainside is a place where children are loved and cared for; not just taken care of. As a staff, our desire is to reach the heart and mind of each child, providing them with a solid foundation for...
5.0
"This is hands down the absolute best place for you to bring your child and leave fully assured they will be cared for, they will play, they will learn and they will be loved. The whole center feels like a close knit family, and the teachers are all WONDERFUL, there...

Heather L


Ellen's Home Daycare

Ellen's Home Daycare

52 Hayward Road, Acton, MA

5.0

(4)

To provide a quality, loving and nurturing place for young children to grow, to develop, to learn and to explore through play in a fun & safe home environment.
5.0
"When we found out that we were pregnant, we knew we wanted to send out little bundle to a home daycare setting. When we met Ellen and saw how caring, nurturing, creative and organized she was, we knew we found the one. Our little bundle was born 7 weeks early and...

Jessica S.


Beginnings School

Beginnings School

210 South Avenue, Weston, MA

4.1

(11)

Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in...
5.0
"Beginnings was a an enriching and wonderful early childhood experience for my daughter and son. They came away from their time at Beginnings with solid communication skills and and an empathy towards their peers. I still smile when I drive by and I think of their...

Trish S


Kiddie Time Educational Child Care

Kiddie Time Educational Child Care

81 Hosmer St., Marlborough, MA

4.9

(18)

Kiddie Time is an educational child care center which is set up with the main goal of developing children to be confident, creative, enthusiastic and lifelong learners with a sense of moral value. We have taken the best of the best from various early education philosophies and combined them to...
5.0
"Kiddie Time is a wonderful daycare and preschool with warm-hearted and caring teachers, learning-oriented classrooms, playgrounds for different ages, fun days and events and plenty of daily exciting activities to look forward to for little kids. They have a...

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Little Pandas Home Daycare

Little Pandas Home Daycare

15 SYCAMORE ROAD, Newton, MA

5.0

(3)

We are a state-licensed bilingual family daycare with an integration of American and Asian cultures. We speak both English and Chinese. We have been serving families in Watertown/Newton area for over 20 years. Our children's families come from various cultural background and nationalities including...
5.0
"My son started to go to Little Pandas Home Daycare since the age of two and half and we absolutely loved it there. The facility is very clean and organized. My son used to get sick a lot in his old big daycare and almost never got sick anymore since he went there....

Xiaojun W.


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