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Little Ducks Daycare, Inc.
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 small enough to give each kid...
- Beth M.
Little Forest Family Day Care
5.0
Patria is the absolute best! I visited at least 10 daycares before finding Patria. My daughter has been with her since she was 3 months old and I couldn't be happier! No mother wants their baby in daycare full time, but with Patria you can find comfort in knowing she will not only love your child...
- Michelle D.
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...
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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.
Amy's Daycare in Newton Center
5.0
My son has been at Amy's Daycare 4-5 days a week for the past year and we have nothing but great things to say about the experience. Amy is highly reliable and caring and prices are reasonable. She takes him on walks, play time in her fenced yard and feeds him healthy snacks. He is always happy to...
- Ryan W.
Family daycares in Dorchester, MA
Ms. Francia's NeighborSchool
10 CAMERON ST # 1, Dorchester, MA
Francia is a home daycare provider licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Her license allows her to care for up to 6 children in a warm home environment in Dorchester.
Francia has been a provider since 2013 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in...
Ms. Geralyn's NeighborSchool
7 Mallon Road, Dorchester, MA
My program is focused on giving children multiple learning platforms throughout the day. In addition, I use an expeditionary format which harnesses their critical and innovative thinking using technology, hands-on, and exploratory materials. Dramatic play (theatre), water play, painting, music, and...
Mercedes' Family Day Care
128 Westview St, Dorchester, MA
Mercedes' Family Day Care provides a preschool program in Dorchester, 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. Mercedes' Family Day...
Cc's ABC Funtime Family Day Care
40 Norton St Apt 3, Dorchester, MA
Cc's ABC Funtime Family Day Care provides a preschool and an extended care program in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
Cribs and Cradles Family Day Care
34 Bloomfield Street, Dorchester, MA
A place where young children come to learn, grow and
develop. At Cribs & Cradles, we offer a range of programs
for a variety of ages - infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Our extended care program offers parents with school age
children the opportunity for after school care. At Cribs &
Cradles...
Mrs. K's Mommy Share
9 Sumner Park, Dorchester, MA
I am a recent Berklee College of Music graduate, a wife of 1.5 years, and the owner of Mrs. K's Mommy Share Program. I am also the new mother of a wonderful 5-month-old, and I am looking to enroll a new student into my Mommy Share Program this winter-summer. What is a Mommy Share you ask? Well, a...
Angela
3 Pleasant St, Dorchester, MA
Drybones
251 Heath Street Unit 203, Dorchester, MA
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 Forest Family Day Care
90 Beach St, Malden, MA
5.0
(3)
Dear parents,
My name is Patria, I have an extensive training in childcare and child development, state certified, and 5+ years of experience. Our program offers a safe environment conducive to learning, allowing the child to explore the world in a safe - child proof- environment with indoor /...
5.0
"I took my two year old son there because his regular daycare had closed for the day unexpectedly. Well, he was of course nervous to meet the new kids at first but he ended up loving it. Patria really has a nice big space for the kids and she is the sweetest. By the...
Elana And Mike J.
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.
Cathy Daycare
28 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA
5.0
(5)
Offering family child care. Please email to
cathydaycarenewton@gmail.com for inquires and rates.
5.0
"I was luckily introduced by one mom whose daughter is my first daughter's friend. My second daughter who is now 2.5 yr attending to Cathy's daycare. She has been there for 2 years since she was 3 mo. The caregivers are very dependable in terms that they care my...
Kate H.
Amy's Daycare in Newton Center
230 Homer St., Newton Center, MA
5.0
(8)
Family day care in Newton center, close to the Newton Free Library. Two adults take care of six children, speaking Chinese and English. Five nutritious meals included each day. 10 years experience. Provider has an early education degree.
5.0
"My son has been at Amy's Daycare 4-5 days a week for the past year and we have nothing but great things to say about the experience. Amy is highly reliable and caring and prices are reasonable. She takes him on walks, play time in her fenced yard and feeds him...
Ryan W.
Stepping Stones Family Care
47 Clifton Street, Malden, MA
5.0
(1)
Stepping Stones is a warm and nurturing community where your infant, toddler, or preschool child will thrive socially and academically. It is a fully licensed daycare/preschool that is run by a BPS teacher and mother of two from a gorgeous and spacious Victorian home across the street from a newly...
5.0
"We were so lucky to find this type of care for our daughter. While at Stepping Stones, our daughter grew so much on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. It was so fun to pick her up to see what else they did and learned that day (the daily reports are...
Mike A.
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.
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
"I am highly recommending Loleeta's Family Childcare center. My family and I have had the BEST experience. Our child was well taken care of for five consistent years. My child is a happy bright and successful second grader. If you are looking for consistency,...
Tennelle W.
Meghan Scafati Private Childcare
32 Morris St., Everett, MA
5.0
(1)
I am a 32-year-old Mom to a 4-month-old baby girl (and Auntie to 10!) and I am looking to care for 2-3 additional young children in my home. My husband and I own a single-family residence in Everett, MA that has a private, fenced-in backyard and is walking distance to multiple parks, the library,...
5.0
"I have a 14 month old daughter who Meghan has taken care of multiple times. Not only is she experienced and reliable, she is extremely attentive to all of my daughters needs. I honestly can say Meghan is the best!"
Krista C
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
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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Tartts Day Care Centers
56 Wareham St., Boston, MA
4.5
(24)
A family-run enterprise since 1946, Tartt's is an industry leader, recognized for our enriching programs, exemplary facilities and accomplished staff. Our philosophy is straightforward: we place the experiences of children and families at the center of our business.
Tartt's remains in demand...
5.0
"We love Tartts and were sad to leave. The teachers and staff were great--they were so caring and loving towards my son. He started at Tartts at 3.5 months old and the teachers were so helpful in getting him adjusted to daycare and even with starting on a bottle....
Minnie K
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Dorchester, MA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Dorchester, MA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Dorchester, MA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Dorchester, MA is right for my family?
When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Dorchester, MA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.
What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Dorchester, MA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Dorchester, MA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.