Drop-In Daycares near Chelsea, MA
Best Friends Early Learning Center in Chelsea, MA offers EEC-licensed infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K child care rooted in love, respect, and inclusion. We provide breakfast and two daily...
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.
Also offers: Preschool Classroom
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Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs providing a calm and safe home away from home for your little one. Milestone-based curriculum focuses on social, cognitive, emotional and physical development....
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Center offers childcare and learning opportunities for young children. Infant-Preschool curricula features developmentally-appropriate activities and lessons to promote growth in all areas of...
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Global Children School is a premier early education center in Woburn that cultivates a community of global-minded, lifelong learners. Our philosophy is rooted in an emergent and constructivist...
Drop-In Daycare Program
Our Infant program provides an enchanting nursery environment focused on sensory-motor skills and building secure bonds. We follow each baby's natural rhythm for feeding and sleep while introducing early multilingual exposure. It’s a nurturing space designed to fuel growth in every domain.
Toddler Care Program
The Toddler room is designed for rapid development through movement and active exploration. Our expert teachers use a play-based curriculum to enhance cognitive skills and mental flexibility. Multilingualism is woven into daily routines to foster an early appreciation for diverse cultures.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Smart Kids Childcare Program provides a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children from infancy to preschool. Our age-appropriate curriculum focuses on cognitive, social, emotional, and...
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.
Also offers: Preschool
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Infant program builds communication and cognitive skills through arts-based curriculum, utilizing songs and music, attentive talking, and play-based activities. Young Toddler program emphasizes...
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Center offers childcare and learning opportunities for young children. Toddler curriculum features developmentally-appropriate activities and lessons to promote growth in all areas of development....
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We're a home-based site that offers early learning programs to preschool-age children. The curriculum includes activities based on art, science, music, and movement. The Mandarin language is taught...
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Odyssey Day School is a nonprofit, independent, private school that houses infants through eighth graders.
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Home-based childcare provider offers comprehensive, age-appropriate curriculum. Children learn through guided play and daily curriculum covers cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, and...
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Daycares near Chelsea, MA
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Happy Children Learning Center is a licensed childcare program in Quincy offering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 15 months to 7 years. Our dedicated teachers help every...
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.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten
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We are a private immersive education school where our students' journey begins as early as 3 months old and continues through 6th grade. Our focus is on building a strong academic foundation while...
Infant
Our Infant Program introduces students to a joyful journey of discovery through Spanish immersion, hands-on exploration, and play-based learning. Students build social, sensory, and early academic skills while exploring music, art, math, and science in a nurturing environment.
Toddler
Our Toddler Program nurtures curiosity through hands-on exploration, Spanish immersion, and play-based learning. Students build confidence while developing social-emotional, language, coordination, and early academic skills through daily discovery in math, science, music, art, and movement.
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Home-based program providing care services for toddler and preschool-age children. Bilingual provider with over 40 years of experience. Our space provides age-appropriate toys, games, books, and...
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A childcare agency serving children from 2 months old thru 5 years old. We have the following classrooms: 2 infant classrooms 1 Toddler classroom 1 Early Head Start classroom 1 Head Start and...
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
Also offers: Infants & Other People
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Group childcare facility offering learning experiences and socialization to children from infancy through preschool. Structured programs include individual attention, developmentally appropriate...
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Child Care and Preschool program that provides care and education in a Spanish language environment. Activities include art, free play, outdoor time, cooking, music, reading, and library visits....
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Our center prioritizes a nurturing and intimate environment, where small group sizes foster personal care and deep connections between teachers and children. The dedicated staff is not only...
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.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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The Cost of Childcare in Massachusetts
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Childcare Assistance in Massachusetts
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What Is Drop-in Daycare?
As more parents shift to remote work or jobs with non-traditional hours, there is a need for more flexible childcare options.
FAQs About Chelsea Drop-In Daycares
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How does drop-in daycare work
- To take advantage of drop-in daycare services, it's important to first complete the registration process for your child. Once enrolled, you gain the flexibility to use the daycare on an as-needed basis. However, it's advisable to check availability in advance—either by calling or booking online—to secure your spot. This type of daycare is especially beneficial for parents in need of occasional childcare solutions or when unexpected gaps in regular childcare arise.
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What is a drop-in daycare?
- A drop-in daycare service can be a solution for parents seeking temporary childcare. This option caters to those in need of a safe, nurturing environment for their children, whether for just a few hours or a full day. With a variety of providers offering different durations of care, parents can easily find a match for their specific needs, ensuring their children are well-looked after even when regular arrangements are unavailable.