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Recent nursery preschool reviews in Dorchester, MA

Alexander Kidz Day Care

5.0

I have known Jaunda all my life. My baby currently attends her family day care. She has been in business for at least 40 years. She's caring and absolutely loves the kids in her care. Her house is also clean and welcoming. I highly recommend her for anyone in the Dorchester area.

- Tara H.

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.

Karen's Family Child Care

5.0

Karen's family daycare is a safe, clean and comfortable place for kids to go and grow. Wonderful family environment and karen always communicates on how my child is progressing. All around a great daycare provided by a great woman.

- Rodelin

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

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.

Nursery preschools in Dorchester, MA

Alexander Kidz Day Care

8 Pasadena Rd, Dorchester, MA

5.0

(1)

I am a licensed Large Family Child Care Educator with a full time certified Assistant. We provide a safe, nurturing, multicultural, and learning environment to help children develop their physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills. We strive to help children develop their own...
5.0
"I have known Jaunda all my life. My baby currently attends her family day care. She has been in business for at least 40 years. She's caring and absolutely loves the kids in her care. Her house is also clean and welcoming. I highly recommend her for anyone...

Tara H.


I offer split and full week slots. I am a Licensed Early Childhood Educator. My staff and I are CPR and First Aid Certified. We are located in Dorchester and accessible to the MBTA, Bus Routes, Commuter Rail and Expressway. We follow the Boston Public School schedule September through June and offer...

The Tot Spot At Home Care

The Tot Spot At Home Care

6 Maybrook Street, Dorchester, MA

Hello! I am a new business starting out, but I have been a caretaker for six years. I am offering a service a little different from other caregivers. My prices are reduced for affordability and based on other services I offer. I believe that education and development are a priority for each child...

Creative Children Childcare

Creative Children Childcare

Julian Street, Dorchester, MA

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...

Arcadia Learning Academy - 1

Arcadia Learning Academy - 1

37 Evans Street, DORCHESTER, MA

Arcadia Learning Academy is staffed with Child Care Specialists. With us, your child comes first! For more than 10 years, Arcadia Learning Academy has provided child care services to families in the Dorchester, MA area. We help families create a worthwhile childhood for their youngest members by...

Ms. Bridget's NeighborSchool

Ms. Bridget's NeighborSchool

110 FULLER ST, Dorchester, MA

Bridget 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. Bridget has been a provider since 1993 and her license was most recently renewed by the EEC in...

Ms. Retresha's NeighborSchool

Ms. Retresha's NeighborSchool

44 Julian Street, Dorchester, MA

I was excited to start my own family child care program in 2018 to be able to bring something new to the care options for parents. I am proud that my program is unique in that we embrace bringing creative arts to the young children, such as art, music, and theater. Our program believes Integrated...

Ms. Cindy's NeighborSchool

Ms. Cindy's NeighborSchool

385 Park Street, Dorchester, MA

My goal always is and has been to make sure children leave my program equipped with all the skills they need for life and to be ready to enter a bigger classroom. I strive towards this goal by focusing on each child specifically. In my home, the kids have a safe place to be, something to eat, all of...

Ms. Dixil's NeighborSchool

Ms. Dixil's NeighborSchool

6 DENVIR STREET, Dorchester, MA

Dixil 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 10 children with the presence of a full-time assistant in her home in Dorchester. Dixil has been a provider since 2001 and her license was most...

Ms. Cynthia's NeighborSchool

Ms. Cynthia's NeighborSchool

22 Hannon Street, Dorchester, MA

We have been providing a safe and nurturing environment for children since 2008. Parents' minds are at ease when they go to work or school, knowing that their child is cared for in all aspects of their developmental needs. We are a curriculum-based program. Because of my background in public and...

Ms. Francia's NeighborSchool

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

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...

Ms. Dottie's NeighborSchool

Ms. Dottie's NeighborSchool

8 GASTON STREET, Dorchester, MA

Children learn best by doing, and each day, we give them new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. We partner with Funshine Express to apply a curriculum that meets the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of children at every age, and we help children to thrive with compassion and...

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


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


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


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.


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.


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 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...

Liz R.


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
"I would give more than 5 stars to little pandas if I can. My daughter has been with Ms. Fei (owner) and Ms. Huang (assistant) for 3 years and has thrived there. She loves the teachers and her friends from the daycare so much like it is her second family. We came...

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