Drop-In Daycares near Brookline, MA

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Infant Care

Smart Kids Childcare provides a loving and safe environment where babies can grow, explore, and thrive. Our infant program supports every stage of development from tummy time to first steps while encouraging curiosity through songs, stories, sensory play, and age-appropriate activities.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program encourages exploration, independence, and social growth during this exciting stage of development. Through play-based learning, toddlers engage in activities that foster the development of language, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

Infant Classroom

We accept CCFA daycare vouchers and private pay, and *our team can help families with voucher approval*. Our Infant Program provides loving care, cuddles, and gentle learning. We follow all MA EEC Safe Sleep regulations and use Brightwheel for feedings, diapering, naps, photos, and daily updates.

Toddler Classroom

We accept CCFA daycare vouchers and private pay, our team can help with voucher approval. Our Toddler Program focuses on play-based, hands-on learning that builds social, emotional, and early skills while encouraging independence. Brightwheel shares photos, meals, naps, diapering, and daily updates.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with cuddles, care, and opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our Wonder of Learning™ program celebrates natural curiosity and models how to explore safely while building a foundation in problem solving and relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers develop physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom fosters curiosity while nurturing language and communication skills. Wonder of Learning™ guides exploration through hands-on learning and play, while supporting social-emotional growth and building persistence and independence.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

Drop-In Daycare Program

We promote hands-on exploration with age-appropriate toys and an outdoor play area with various play structures. Emphasizing educational preparation, we teach letters and numbers and encourage social skill development through practices like sharing and communicating.

Drop-In Daycare Program

Peas in a Pod, Nursery School

Full Day and Part Day Childcare Center from 8 wk to 5 years of age

Infants & Other People

We currently have openings in two Infant classrooms ages 2 months to 15 months

Infants & Other People

2 Toddler classrooms available openings Early Head Start classroom Toddler classroom

Daycare Program

Mabel Guan Family Childcare offers a safe, nurturing environment with small class sizes for personalized care. We focus on well-being, creativity, and social skills with engaging activities and strong family partnerships to help each child thrive and grow at their own pace.

Daycare Program

Daycare Program

Toddler Care Program

Daycare Program

Our infant program offers a nurturing, safe environment with a low child-to-caregiver ratio, ensuring personalized attention and responsive care. We focus on building trust, supporting early development, and fostering secure attachments through consistent, loving interactions.

Toddler Care Program

Our toddler program nurtures independence through playful routines that build self-care skills. Children learn to wash hands, dress, tidy, and care for belongings in a warm, supportive environment—laying the foundation for confidence, autonomy, and lifelong habits.

Toddler Care

Our Toddler Care Program provides a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children ages 15 months to 2 years and 9 months. We focus on helping toddlers build independence, develop language and social skills, and explore the world through play, music, art, outdoor play, and hands-on activities.

Preschool

Our Preschool Program inspires curiosity and independence through hands-on learning and play. For ages 2 years 9 months to 4 years, we focus on early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills in a fun, nurturing environment that prepares children for pre-kindergarten.

Daycare Program