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Recent nursery preschool reviews in Waltham, MA

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.

Adorable Little Angels

4.0

I love kids. I am loving respectful and fun

- Nado Nina K.

The Carousel School

5.0

I had the pleasure of sending my daughter to Carousel School for two years. The professional demeanor of the educators while instructing students, interacting with colleagues and conferring with students' families is excellent! At Carousel School, teachers are careful, thoughtful, and dedicated....

- Lindsay H.

L. Family Daycare

5.0

I took my daughter to Stephanie after being home with her for 7 months straight during the COVID lockdown. During this time, I grew very attached to my little girl, and eventually became so attached that I trusted few others to care for her. Eventually, when it was time to go back to work, we took...

- Mike F

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.

Nursery preschools in Waltham, MA

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
"Josephine is a great daycare provider , always has a smile on her face while opening her door to us early in the morning very postive , careing , & clean home daycare I highly recommend"

Theresa L.


Adorable Little Angels

Adorable Little Angels

6 Princeton Ave, Waltham, MA

4.0

(1)

I was born in Brazil. There I was a preschool teacher for several years before coming to America. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I provide a supportive nurturing healthy learning environment in my new home (built in 2005). Along side my own daughter (1 year old). The house is...
4.0
"I love kids. I am loving respectful and fun"

Nado Nina K.


The Carousel School provides nursery school care to children 2. 9-6 years old. We have a web site for families interested in learning more about our program. Families may call to arrange a time convenient for them to visit out school, meet our staff, and see our facilities anytime. Thank you for...
5.0
"I had the pleasure of sending my daughter to Carousel School for two years. The professional demeanor of the educators while instructing students, interacting with colleagues and conferring with students' families is excellent! At Carousel School, teachers are...

Lindsay H.


Cory's Little Lambs

Cory's Little Lambs

31 Milton St, Waltham, MA

Cory's Little Lambs is a licensed home daycare that provides a nurturing, safe, fun and clean environment for young children. The children will have many opportunities to freely explore their environment, as well as daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child. These...

Easy Childcare

Easy Childcare

155 Prospect Hill Road, Waltham, MA

I'm a stay at home mom with one child in middle school, one in elementary school and an almost 2 year old. I have over 5 years experience working in residential facilities with troubled youth ranging in age from 5-18. I have been a Girl Scout leader for 4 years with girls starting at 6 years old...

Adriana R

Adriana R

157 Barbara Rd, Waltham, MA

As a mother myself, I know how important is to find the person who will honestly will care, love and fallow through with activities and shores, so as a parent you will have all the considerations you are looking for and my experience. More about me: I always have been a very active person and...

Donna's Daycare

Donna's Daycare

106 Prentice St, Waltham, MA

I have been a Licensed Daycare Provider for the past 30 years with a long line of happy families! I have had experience with countless infants, toddlers and school age children. I belong to Provider Resources, Inc, A federally funded program providing nutritional training and reimbursement...

Agnes M

59 Hammond St, Waltham, MA

Hi, my name is Agnes. I'm a mother of three and a grandma. I have been in the nanny and child care service for the past 10 years. My most recent experience has been caring for kids from 0-10 years old. One of the reasons I particularly enjoy this job and the challenges that goes along with it is the...

Maizie B

45 Loretta Road, Waltham, MA

I am a home daycare provider open for teacher's hours following public school hours. I open at 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I am a retired grandmother. I worked at the public schools for 22 years. Prior to that, I had a home daycare for 12 years. I have four children and have five grandchildren. I live...

L. Family Daycare

L. Family Daycare

40 Chestnut Street, Stoneham, MA

4.3

(7)

I am a licensed family child care in Stoneham. I have been doing home daycare for 21 years, but prior to that I was a Director of a group daycare center. My home daycare is just that a home daycare. I want my children to feel as comfortable as they feel at their own home. I feel the same way about...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here since she was 3 months old. Stephanie takes great care of her and I'm never worried about her being in good hands. She is very responsive with updates and check ins and I feel like she takes care of my daughter like she is one of her...

Alison C.


Cathy Daycare

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.


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.


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.


La Creche Daycare

La Creche Daycare

5 Crawford Rd, Burlington, MA

5.0

(22)

Due to COVID-19, La Creche Daycare program and environment has been paired to promote the new health and safety Massachusetts requirements. Thank you for your interest in my family daycare. My name is Meryem and I have two precious kids, one 13-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy. I live in...
5.0
"We just love La Creche Daycare. Meryem and Angela are just amazing. Both my kids go there, and we are beyond happy. They go the extra mile to make sure the kids are well fed, happy and teach them kindness, sharing while having fun. Meryem is full of energy and her...

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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.


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.


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
"Peapod has been a wonderful fit for our 2 kids (both of whom started as infants). Shannon is kind, attentive, and responsive. Both of our kids instantly took to her and love going. She provides enriching activities and outdoor time at the park next door. It is...

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Little Star Of Ours

Little Star Of Ours

3 Palermo Street, Cambridge, MA

5.0

(5)

Licensed Family Child Care Educator by the Office of Child Care Services and the National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation (NAFCCA). Curriculum Includes: Bilingual (Spanish/English) and multicultural environment. Language Development (both languages). Sensory...
5.0
"Our almost 3 year old son loved attending Little Star and we were very happy with the quality of care. This was our first time with a smaller family-run daycare and it was a great fit -- we'd highly recommend Jennie, Jes and Little Star."

Shannon L.


FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

FIRST PATH DAY CARE CENTER

13 Boyd Street , WATERTOWN, MA

5.0

(1)

We believe educating your child includes a well-rounded curriculum of music classes, dance classes, cooking projects and field trips. Children with music instruments--one of the many things the children experience at First Path Daycare CenterWe believe that an education that centers around...
5.0
"Make this short and First Path Day Care is more than just a daycare for me as it plays a vital role in the overall development of my son. A huge shoutout to the director Shasha, whose experience and deep understanding of child development have been invaluable. I am...

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Ratings for Waltham, MA nursery preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Nursery Preschools in Waltham, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed nursery preschools.