Home Daycares in Mattapan
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Ms. Cynthia
Academic PrepI have been a Licensed Family Child Care Provider in the Dorchester Community since 2008. Before opening my program, I worked as a Paraprofessional in special education at Franciscans and Boston Public Schools. I worked with all age groups and when I saw the impact on children that were not assessed during early stages or were misdiagnosed, it encouraged me to focus my attention on young children moving forward. I also wanted to help parents identify if anything was wrong developmentally and help them find early intervention and support. It can be detrimental to a child’s development and ability to fit in when problems are discovered later. I love children’s curiosity. They are constantly learning and exploring new things in their environment. Then, they’re using what they’ve learned to help them become more independent. It’s a joy to watch for me! I’m also motivated to find the best ways to teach the kids and foster a high level of learning. To this end, I’ve nearly completed my Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree and Childhood Development Associate’s (CDA). I am also a mother of 5, which helps me relate to parents and support them as well! My assistants and I consider ourselves as part of the village that it takes to raise each child, in partnership with the parents. We focus on nurturing the children and supporting each of their developmental domains, giving them a better chance of success when they reach a school setting. We have been open for a long time, nurturing and supporting families since 2008 and we love what we do. We love teaching the children and watching them grow. Even when children leave us, we’re still a part of the village. We get updates and visits all of the time because the bond continues throughout life, and it’s so fun to see how the kids have grown! I have two assistants, one full-time and one part-time. We rotate so that in case someone is sick or cannot come in, we always have two of us there every day. We are all mothers too! My full-time assistant and I are both engaged fully in professional development, continuously taking courses to learn more and better the program. We’re all CPR and first aid certified, as well as licensed by the EEC.
Ms. Letoya
Play-Based LearningFrom a young age, I helped to care for the younger children in my family and neighborhood. Child care really became a passion for me—my heart belongs to kids. When I had my son and started looking for child care for him, I was so discouraged by what I found. None of the programs felt like the quality of care I would provide. I realized this was a wonderful opportunity to create my own program. Through Aiden’s Little Munchkins Home Daycare, I am able to offer local families the high quality, convenient child care I believe all children deserve.
Ms. Valeria
Play-Based LearningGrowing up in Puerto Rico, a neighbor of mine would always bring her daughter over to our house for me to babysit. I was young watching another kid, but I loved it. After I moved to the states, my mother-in-law had her own home daycare and I worked there for nearly three years. Now I work as an Assistant Teacher at a preschool nearby and have a two-year-old son named Diego. I’ve been working with children my whole life and wouldn’t want to do anything else. I decided to start my own program because I’ve been able to learn more while being an Assistant Teacher, plus I’ve done training and received certifications, which has been hugely motivating.
Ms. Madge
Play-Based LearningI just love children so much that I opened my family childcare 20 years ago! It is so special to see these little ones grow right before my eyes. I have such strong relationships with my families that I care for the children of kiddos that graduated my program years ago! My favorite thing about caring for children is that they all need love and care. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and friendly. I focus on learning through play, and I especially love to watch them express themselves. I’m proud when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn. That's what makes this work so special
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Ms. Coren
Reggio Emilia ApproachHello my name is Miss Coren. I am so excited to meet all of you! This will be an exciting year with new friends, adventures, and learning. I have been working in childcare for 8 years. I completed my bachelors degree at Walden University. I look forward to growing alongside with you. Endless Skies Childcare offers hourly and weekly rates
Ms. Juliet
Play-Based LearningMy favorite thing about caring for children is watching them learn and grow. That has been a highlight for me throughout my 20 years of experience. I have worked as a nanny and most recently I have been running my own program. People have said that I create an environment that is nurturing and welcoming. I focus on helping children work through challenges, and I especially love to read books to them. I’m proud when I think about all the children and families I've impacted over the years. That's what makes this work so special.
Ms. Joselyn
Academic PrepI’ve been a mom for over 16 years, and I have been caring for children ever since. Opening my own child care program in my home gave me the opportunity to create the welcoming, happy environment that I think is so important. I especially love to watch them express themselves, but the truth is that so many parts of the day and the week bring me a lot of joy. Through it all, I focus on learning through play. One of the best parts of working with children is that they all need love and care. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about how I've prepared children for pre-K. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.
Ms. Aracelis
Play-Based LearningChildren and parents love Ms. Aracelis’s daycare in Mattapan for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Aracelis’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Gabriel
Play-Based LearningI started working with children as a child care professional in my home 15 years ago, and I have been caring for children ever since. Opening my own child care program in my home gave me the opportunity to create the nurturing, happy environment that I think is so important. I especially love to take children outside to explore and play, but the truth is that so many parts of the day and the week bring me a lot of joy. Through it all, I focus on exploration and imagination. One of the best parts of working with children is watching them explore and discover. The work is incredibly rewarding, especially when I think about how I've prepared children for pre-K. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.
Ms. Tatyanah
Infant CareA small-scale daycare in Dorchester, Ms. Tatyanah provides care for just 6 children at a time. As with all home daycares, her program is licensed by the state and she’s completed training in childhood ages & stages, medication administration, and food safety. In this mixed-age group program, children get the socialization, stimulation and support they need to learn and grow. Parents are often surprised to discover home daycares like Ms. Tatyanah right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
Ms. Yolanda
Infant CareChildren and parents love Ms. Yolanda’s daycare in Dorchester for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Yolanda’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
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Other daycares near Mattapan
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Reyita Lara
19 Shandon Road, Dorchester, MA
License # 9027678
Licensed for 10 since 2014
Reyita Lara runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Dorchester. As with all home daycares in Massachusetts, her program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, which ensures that she’s completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Jasmine Cox
376 Norfolk Street #1, Dorchester, MA
License # 9030468
Licensed for 8 since 2017
This home daycare in Dorchester is led by Jasmine Cox, a licensed Family Child Care educator. By choosing licensed child care, you can rest assured that the provider has passed a government-issued background record check, and that the home daycare environment has been inspected by the state licensing department. With a maximum of just 8 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Dorchester.
Janet Greene
245a Norfolk St, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9035677
Licensed for 8 since 1997
Home daycares like Janet Greene’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Dorchester Center. All daycares on NeighborSchools are fully licensed, so you know they’ve passed a background record check and educators have completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. This daycare takes just 8 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Santa Martinez
82 Westview St Apt # 39, Dorchester, MA
License # 9025318
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Family child care provider Ms. Santa runs this daycare out of her home in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She’s licensed by the state to care for up to 8 children, which means she’s completed required trainings and continuing education hours. Family child care programs can be a great fit for parents that want their child to get lots of individualized care and attention.
Pamela Haye
37 Duke Street #2, Mattapan, MA
License # 9032013
Licensed for 6 since 2018
A small, local home daycare in nearby Mattapan, Massachusetts led by Ms. Pamela. Many parents choose home daycares because the small group sizes can be great for infant and toddler development, and they are often more affordable than preschool centers. This child care program takes just 6 kids.
Dariela Gonzalez
10 Ellison Ave, Mattapan, MA
License # 9046383
Licensed for 10 since 2013
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Dariela in Mattapan, Massachusetts. Better ratios, more flexible schedules, and lots of love for the little ones are the keys. Most daycares take a mix of ages, which helps with childhood development as infants learn from toddlers, and the preschoolers act as role models for the babies. And this daycare takes a maximum of 10 kids total!
Even more home daycares in Mattapan
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Mattapan. to find options that work for you.
Mary Phillip
36 Rockingham Road, Mattapan, MA
License # 9029305
Licensed for 6 since 2014
Inge Tucker
557 Norfolk St, Mattapan, MA
License # 9028137
Licensed for 6 since 2007
Jeannette Belizaire
23 Wilmore Street #1, Mattapan, MA
License # 9032970
Licensed for 8 since 2008
Lila Rodriguez
73 Ames Street, Dorchester, MA
License # 9042430
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Raquel Tirado
12 Ellison Avenue # 1, Mattapan, MA
License # 9031800
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Danette Greenaway
18 Angell St # 2, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9027221
Licensed for 8 since 2004
Jean J. Silva
163 Colorado St, Mattapan, MA
License # 9038873
Licensed for 6 since 1983
Anne Osula
74 Westmore Road, Mattapan, MA
License # 9033569
Licensed for 10 since 2012
Damiana Barrous
7 Landor Road # 1, Mattapan, MA
License # 9026273
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Aracelis Santana
36b Harwood Street, Dorchester, MA
License # 9032819
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Mireya Nicasio
54 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9030295
Licensed for 10 since 2002
Virginia Reyes Concepcion
38 American Legion Highway Null, Dorchester, MA
License # 9043292
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Wanda Cousin-Hunter
130 Orlando Street, Mattapan, MA
License # 9039917
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Carmen Pena Villar
71 Fermoy Heights Avenue, Boston, MA
License # 9032129
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Graciela Sepulveda
1009 Morton Street, Mattapan, MA
License # 9045955
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Prudence Miller
22 Harmon Street, Mattapan, MA
License # 9047224
Licensed for 10 since 2010
Ligia Alvarado
55 Johnston Road # 1, Dorchester, MA
License # 9028406
Licensed for 6 since 2007
Julietta Griffith
15 Southmere Road, Mattapan, MA
License # 9031930
Licensed for 10 since 2008
Eloisa Rodrigues-Lopes
42 Winston Rd Apt 1b, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9030760
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Kenia Arias
35 Astoria Street, Mattapan, MA
License # 9026878
Licensed for 8 since 2016
Esther Bernabel
63 Fermoy Heights Ave, Dorchester, MA
License # 9039947
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Albania Heredia
14 Dania Street, Mattapan, MA
License # 9033568
Licensed for 10 since 2009
Clara Gousby
6 Lorna Rd, Mattapan, MA
License # 9032987
Licensed for 6 since 1996
Jacqueline Mccarthy
22 Thetford Avenue, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9029302
Licensed for 10 since 2001
Altagracia Concepcion
608 Norfolk Street, Mattapan, MA
License # 9043044
Licensed for 8 since 2004
Ana Polanco
29 Woodruff Way, Mattapan, MA
License # 9042139
Licensed for 8 since 2016
Betty Mc Donald
8 Leston St, Mattapan, MA
License # 9039067
Licensed for 8 since 2007
Melissa Anne Gatlin
100 Rockdale St, Mattapan, MA
License # 9043260
Licensed for 8 since 2006
Eva Tejeda
152 Standard Street # 129, Mattapan, MA
License # 9032793
Licensed for 10 since 2002
Dorothy Agnew
18 Boyden St, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9027305
Licensed for 10 since 2001
Barbara Martin
58 Angell St # 2, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9031221
Licensed for 6 since 1993
Laura Barner
241- A Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA
License # 0000088
Licensed for 8 since 1999
Fior Baez
32 Woodbole Avenue, Mattapan, MA
License # 9031639
Licensed for 10 since 2008
Gavina Nunez
73 Woodbole Avenue #216, Mattapan, MA
License # 0000220
Licensed for 6 since 2000
Gladys Guerrero
14 Groveland Street #1, Mattapan, MA
License # 9033525
Licensed for 10 since 2006
Karen Richards
9 Greendale Rd # 2, Mattapan, MA
License # 9038344
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Lucy Aguasvivas
16 Baird Street Apt 1, Dorchester, MA
License # 9032176
Licensed for 6 since 2014
Helen Adger
12 Wildwood Street Apt. 1, Dorchester, MA
License # 9028335
Licensed for 6 since 1995
Ana Peguero
712 Morton Street #3, Mattapan, MA
License # 9032178
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Almedia Welch Jones
37 Callender St # 2, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9039280
Licensed for 8 since 2000
Dahiana Garcia
760 Morton Street #5, Mattapan, MA
License # 9030091
Licensed for 4 since 2017
Minnie Johnson
624 Harvard Street, Mattapan, MA
License # 9033402
Licensed for 8 since 2003
Nancy Hairston
70 Favre St # 2, Mattapan, MA
License # 9044180
Licensed for 4 since 2010
Hattie M. McCray
596 River St, Mattapan, MA
License # 9038547
Licensed for 6 since 2000
Wanda E Guerrero
78 Floyd Street, #2, Dorchester, MA
License # 9027491
Licensed for 8 since 2003
Turquoise Forde
29 Wildwood Street #2, Dorchester, MA
License # 9027760
Licensed for 6 since 2016
Mercedes Lopez
128 Westview St # 3, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9030854
Licensed for 8 since 2005
Huguette Juste-Dessalines
19 Mountain Avenue, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9030617
Licensed for 10 since 2005
Juana Quezada
183 Callender St #1, Dorchester Center, MA
License # 9039837
Licensed for 8 since 2000
Altagracia Guerrero
40 American Legion Highway, Dorchester, MA
License # 9029236
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Petricely Cruz
62 Ridgeview Ave, Mattapan, MA
License # 9029929
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Mary Greenaway
18 Angell Street # 1, Dorchester, MA
License # 9033570
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Rebecca Belizaire
23 Wilmore Street #2, Mattapan, MA
License # 0000070
Licensed for 8 since 2019
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