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Donna's Daycare
5.0
Cute place and a very low price for very high quality care!! Love this place!!!!!!!!
- Sarah
Curious Bee, Inc
5.0
Curious Bee Children’s Center is a wonderful daycare and preschool center in North Reading which our two children currently attend. Our oldest child, currently in the pre-K class, has been at Curious Bee for almost three years. She is thriving both socially and academically and, thanks to their high...
- Maria R.
Meghan Scafati Private Childcare
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
Shirin Family Day Care
5.0
Ms Ahmed cared for my son from when he was 1 to 3 years old. We had a great experience and I really valued her knowledge on child development. She pushed him to meet his milestones on walking, talking etc. Her home set up is really great-beautiful safe spacious inside and outside spaces. If you’re...
- Care member
Little Sprouts Arlington
5.0
The Teachers are very professional and communicative about my daughter's day which puts my mind at ease.
- Care member
Family daycares in Wakefield, MA
Donna's Daycare
2 Grafton St, Wakefield, MA
5.0
(1)
Welcome - I am a certified & licensed home child care provider. Immediate openings, accepting newborns, infants & toddlers. Hours 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Looking to provide superior care for your child in a loving home environment. Please call or email with any questions or to set up a appointment...
5.0
"Cute place and a very low price for very high quality care!! Love this place!!!!!!!!"
Sarah
Ms. Krystina's NeighborSchool
57 Madison Ave, Wakefield, MA
Ms. Krystina's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Wakefield, 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...
Ms. Kahina's NeighborSchool
24A Richardson Avenue, Wakefield, MA
Ms. Kahina's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Wakefield, 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...
Odyssey Day School
17 Linda Rd, Wakefield, MA
Odyssey Day School is a licensed facility that offers various child care services and early education programs for infants up to school-age children. The company also offers enrichment classes, before and after-school care and summer programs. The company’s programs have flexible schedules to meet...
Perfect Fit Nanny Agnecy
128 Nahant Street, Wakefield, MA
Save yourself time and energy by letting Perfect Fit Nanny Agency do the search for you. All of our Nannies and babysitters fill out an extensive application and are interviewed by Ashley Perin. After the interview I follow up with their references and do valid backgrounds check along with a CORI...
4.2
(5)
Curious Bee was founded in 2017 and has grown from a family daycare to Center-based daycare and serves families from all over the North Shore area.
We have 3 groups: Toddlers (16 - 33 months), Preschool (33 months - 4 y.o), and Pre-K (4-5 yr. o)
We accept a minimum of 3 days in care requests....
5.0
"Curious Bee Children’s Center is a wonderful daycare and preschool center in North Reading which our two children currently attend. Our oldest child, currently in the pre-K class, has been at Curious Bee for almost three years. She is thriving both socially and...
Maria R.
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
Shirin Family Day Care
8 Theresa Road, Stoneham, MA
3.7
(3)
Licensed and certified Montessori teacher in business since 1990, providing an in-home Montessori program for infants and toddlers in a well equipped, safe, warm and loving environment. Small group of children and limited spots are available, individual care and attention for each child is...
5.0
"Our son started care with Ms. Ahmed when he was 12 weeks old. From the very start, he was always happy and content when we picked him up each day. Ms. Ahmed provided a very nurturing and loving environment. We loved receiving pictures and videos of my son during...
EJ
Little Sprouts Arlington
118 Pleasant Street, ARLINGTON, MA
5.0
(1)
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs.
Children...
5.0
"The Teachers are very professional and communicative about my daughter's day which puts my mind at ease. "
Care member
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 Sunshine Academy
146 Boardman Avenue, Melrose, MA
5.0
(2)
Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC.
We are now...
5.0
"My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the BEST daycare around."
James R.
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.
Little Sprouts North Andover
2324 Turnpike Street, NORTH ARLINGTON, MA
5.0
(2)
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted preschool and school-age programs or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Sprouts! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive to the needs of our children. Our children have learned so much and look forward to returning each day. We appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes...
Alex L.
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
"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...
Michelle D.
Learning Cottage Preschool
21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA
5.0
(2)
I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education.
Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"I am currently working as a licensed assistant teacher at Learning Cottage Preschool and have enrolled my own son too. Shabana the owner and lead teacher is very focused on curriculum, educational as well as gross motor skills of every child in the center. I am a...
Salija G.
5.0
(4)
HAPPY NEWS!!!!
Our Infant room is now licensed!!!. We are currently accepting infants ages 3 months to 15 months. We do have a waitlist( this changes quickly). Please call for a tour at 617-932-1013 or 617-455-1120 (cell). Please email me at maryellen@youbelloracademy.com. We are currently offering...
5.0
"We have been so impressed with the new directors, Ms. MaryEllen and Ms. Christine. They have done an excellent job managing the center and creating a warm, welcoming environment for the children. The two teachers, Mr. T. and Mr. H., are also fantastic. They are...
Care member
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...
4.0
"Sarah's is great. We sent our son their when he was young. We definitely recommend it."
Ron P
Little Sprouts Woburn
4 Gill Street, WOBURN, MA
5.0
(1)
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs.
Convenient...
5.0
"I love little sprouts not just as the school for my daughter but also as a workplace. I have been working for them for about two years now as an infant teacher and I have my daughter enrolled as well at the Toddlers’s classroom. She loves it there and looks happy...
Care member
Shining Stars Daycare
45 Pembroke St, Medford, MA
5.0
(1)
Heavy emphasis of outdoor time - exploring, walks and playground time.
Arts, crafts and creative time is the main focus while inside.
Fun indoor activities for rainy and very cold days - dance parties, yoga, story time, building forts...
Nutritious lunch and snacks will be provided by me unless...
5.0
"My two year old has been attending Shining Stars for 8 months and my child and I couldn't be happier. Raquel is such a loving and caring person-- I don't trust anyone as much as her with my child. She provides attention and a loving environment, not to mention...
Martha P.
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Wakefield, MA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Wakefield, MA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Wakefield, 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.