Drop-In Daycares near Shrewsbury, MA
Site offers childcare and early learning programs. Ascend curriculum promotes academics, as well as social, emotional and physical development, in preparation for Kindergarten. Curiosity, creativity...
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Individualized curriculum is offered in infant program and sign language is used for communication. Preschool program uses a skill-based Ascend curriculum to develop academic and socio-emotional...
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Preschool program includes science experiments, math games, and small group projects to enable hands-on experiences. Pretend play and practical skills application support self-expression, imagination...
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Play-based learning program offered in a home setting. Daily indoor and outdoor activities focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
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We offer childcare for families looking to provide their child with a loving and kind environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social,...
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Daycare providing care and educational services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Fireflies curriculum from Funshine Express includes numbers, letters, colors, shapes, reading, writing, science...
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Little Steps, Big Feats is a licensed family childcare facility for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. It offers a play-based, child-led environment with structured routines. All children are...
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Little Angels daycare center is a Licensed child care home, offering daycare programs located in West Tatnuck in Worcester MA.
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Kiddie Time Educational Child Care provides early education and care for children from infants through preschool age. The center offers a curriculum focused on learning through play and creative...
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Home-based childcare program offers care and educational services for young learners. Program focused on a play-based curriculum with activities and enrichment centered around the child. Provider...
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A family-style home daycare where safety, learning, and real childhood experiences come first. Children are supported in a safe and nurturing environment with hands-on learning through play, outdoor...
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Daycares near Shrewsbury, MA
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Twaddlers
Our curriculum helps twaddlers explore, and it nurtures their increasing need to communicate. By this point in their early childhood development, twaddlers have expanded their language skills, and our curriculum helps to enhance their ability to communicate verbally.
Also offers: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Preppers
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Our preschool and daycare is located in Marlborough, MA just minutes from the I-495 and I-90 Intersection. We offer all day care in our buildings built specifically for childcare. Our spaces are...
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The Goddard School of Framingham is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a dramatic arts space for creative play, a child learning kitchen for hands-on...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom, and more
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Little Sprouts Marlborough is a modern early education center – in the state-of-the-art Knowledge Park – located directly off Route 495 on the Northborough line. Our beautiful, spacious learning...
Infants
Infant classrooms foster an environment of safety, comfort, and security. In classrooms filled with nurturing teachers, sensory discoveries, and new friends, we help babies thrive through age-appropriate and individualized interactions. We partner with you to develop an approach that is consistent with your family’s routine to ease the transition from home to school. During waking hours, infants are offered both individual and group lessons to stimulate senses and brain development and build core skills essential to self-discovery and empathy.
Toddlers
In the dynamic environment of our Little Sprouts toddler classrooms, children begin to acclimate to a schedule within a whole group setting. Through a combination of personalized instruction and small group time, teachers advance toddlers’ resourcefulness, critical thinking skills, and capacity for compassion. Our toddler child care approach includes a balance of child-directed and teacher-initiated opportunities. Hands-on learning and play keep toddlers actively engaged and continuously interested in understanding more about themselves, their friends and family, and the world around them.
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The Goddard School of Northborough is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds and a music appreciation program to inspire creativity and joy...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool Classroom, and more
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I have been in business since 2012 and prior to working as a family daycare provider, I worked as an educator in both public and private schools. My daycare has a large open space inside and out. I am...
Infant Care
All infants are fed with either breast milk or formula. There is a separate room for babies to nap in. Babies are attentive when I read books to toddlers and preschoolers and many love watching the children play whether swinging in a swing or lying on a blanket.
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program
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At Lidu’s Child Care, licensed by EEC, we provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children from newborn to 5 years old. Our home daycare offers personalized attention, a structured...
Infant Care
At Lidu’s Child Care, our Infant Program (6–18 months) provides a safe, loving space where babies grow at their own pace. Through play, songs, and sensory exploration, we support motor, language, and social development with individualized care.
Toddler Care
Our Toddler Program (18 months–3 years) nurtures independence and curiosity through play, hands-on exploration, and early learning activities. We support language, motor, and social skills in a safe, loving, and structured environment.
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The Cost of Childcare in Massachusetts
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Massachusetts? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Massachusetts
Explore financial assistance programs available in Massachusetts, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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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 Shrewsbury Drop-In Daycares
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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.
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How does drop-in daycare work
- For most drop-in daycare programs, you need to register your child in advance. Then, once you are enrolled, you can 'drop-in' when you need to. You may need to call ahead each day to ensure there is availability or book your spot online. Drop-in daycares are great when your regular childcare falls through or if you just need a few hours of care here and there.