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Recent nursery preschool reviews in Dorchester Center, MA

Loleeta's Family Child Care

5.0

100/100 highly recommended! My son learns so fast and so well. I love their bond and how she loves my son. I’ll forever appreciate her efforts and her hard work doesn’t go unseen!

- Care member

Shining Stars Daycare

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 healthy meals/snacks, outdoor and...

- Martha P.

Rainbow Family Child Care

4.0

This is such a good and safe place for any child I trust yissel because she's so lovely and very patient with the kids and the way she play with them is just awesome I personally recommend to anybody.

- Mary T.

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...

- Care member

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

Nursery preschools in Dorchester Center, MA

Loleeta's Family Child Care

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
"100/100 highly recommended! My son learns so fast and so well. I love their bond and how she loves my son. I’ll forever appreciate her efforts and her hard work doesn’t go unseen! "

Care member


Shining Stars Daycare

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.


Rainbow Family Child Care

Rainbow Family Child Care

2 Jean Circle, Randolph, MA

4.8

(4)

Rainbow Family Child Care in Randolph Mass, is a unique place for your infant, toddler and preschooler to learn and grow. Clean safe environment and great caring atmosphere are some of the qualities that your child will experience at Rainbow Family Child Care.
5.0
"As a first time mom it was hard to leave my daughter for the first time at daycare until I meet Yissel. Yissel was a breath of fresh air, comforting, patience, answer all my question, easy to speak to but, most important I felt safe and secure leaving my baby girl...

Shanei S.


Red Apple

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
"Red Apple is a wonderful place for babies and young toddlers to grow. Jing and her family provide for little people with loving dedication, grace, and competence. My son’s life was undoubtedly enriched by his time at Red Apple, where he gained experiences I would...

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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
"Ms. Eva is a talented teacher and incredibly caring and gentle with the kids. I would recommend her daycare to anyone looking for a quality daycare with someone who really loves what she does."

L P


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


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.


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.


Meghan Scafati Private Childcare

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


Spanish Immersion Montessori School

Spanish Immersion Montessori School

75 VERNON ST, NEWTON, MA

5.0

(2)

Spanish Immersion Montessori offers a total language immersion and multicultural Montessori education in a stimulating, nurturing environment for children ages 15 months-5 years. Our educational programs do much more than teach your child; they instill confidence, independent thought and a-long love...
5.0
"We are so pleased with SIMS. Our son has been attending SIMS since he was 18 months and we have been so happy with the care and instruction he is getting there. First and foremost, the teachers and staff are so loving. They treat our baby as their own. I have no...

Care member


Little Forest Family Day Care

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.


Bright 'n' Early Family Child

Bright 'n' Early Family Child

22 MARGARET RD, Randolph, MA

5.0

(1)

As leaders in child care we provide enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, children. Our childcare offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.
5.0
"Love it hear My daughter learned so much and Mrs Donna is so much fun the kids never want to leave"

Donna R.


Karen's Family Child Care

Karen's Family Child Care

16 Kimberly Lane, Randolph, MA

5.0

(3)

Massachusetts licensed Family Child Care Provider. CDA completed. In business since 1995. My home is in a great neighborhood in South Randolph. Very safe and quiet. Brand new playroom with a lot of space. All meals and snacks included. I accept vouchers through the Stars Program. I honor full...
5.0
"Karen's Family Child care is absolutely amazing. Karen is very sweet and is so involved with the kids; I am so grateful for her. My daughter loves her and the time she spends there. The daycare is nice and neat; with a cute set up. I HIGHLY recommend Karen's...

Amber S


Pine Village Preschool, Brighton

Pine Village Preschool, Brighton

402 Western Avenue, BRIGHTON, MA

Starting at $2430/mo

5.0

(1)

Pine Village Preschool is a highly respected Spanish Immersion School for Toddlers and Preschoolers with 10 locations in the Greater Boston area. We enroll students as young as 15 months old and children can enroll in our programs at any time during the year. We offer part-time 2, 3, 4 days a week...
5.0
"They provided good care for my son for the time that he was with them. Not only did they care about the well being of my son but for myself when I was getting the care for my son I was also experiencing a stressful time in my life because I was in school fulltime...

Catalina O.


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.


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.


X Y Z Family Child Care

X Y Z Family Child Care

464 Sea St, Quincy, MA

5.0

(8)

We are a provider of family child care services and have been in operation for over 20 years. We offer a nurturing and caring environment that fosters development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. I offer organic food for the children. Our teachers are CDA certified, NAFCC accredited,...
5.0
"My daughter has been at XYZ since she was 10 months old and has just "graduated" to head off to pre-school almost 3 years later. In the years she has spent with Latifa, she has learned and grown so much. The loving and nurturing environment coupled with healthy...

Julie O.


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


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.


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