Home Daycares in Chelsea
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Small-scale child care programs near you
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Bernade
Academic PrepThere is nothing better than a group of children coming together and learning something new. Their openness is inspiring and magical. It is our hope for the future. Children can teach us a thing or two about communication and excitement for new experiences. They can also teach each other a lot. At my program, children start friendships that they can grow and learn from.
Ms. Nancy
Academic PrepChildren have so much love, and the bonds that they make at this age are so special. Once there was a little girl who was just 6 months old when she first came to my daycare. For years, it was an absolute joy to watch her grow, learn, and make new friends. (Although she would tell me that I was her favorite!) Now she’s in kindergarten and thriving! Even though I miss her, it’s so rewarding to know that at my program, she took a lot of important first steps that will get her where she needs to go. Watching the kids blossom is the best experience, and every single child that I’ve looked after holds a place in my heart.
Ms. Rachida
Small Class SizesChildren and parents love Ms. Rachida’s daycare in Malden 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. Rachida’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Fatima
Play-Based LearningI’m a mom and I started working with children in a home-based daycare 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 friendly, welcoming 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 all the children I've helped grow and learn. It's such a gift to guide the children in my program as they grow.
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Chelsea
There are 40 licensed home daycares in Chelsea. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Department of Early Education and Care, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Chelsea
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.
Reina Artica
102 Grove St #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031238
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Reina Artica runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Chelsea. 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.
Arelis Matos
149 Shurtleff St #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9038140
Licensed for 6 since 2019
This home daycare in Chelsea is led by Arelis Matos, 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 6 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Chelsea.
Rosa Reyes
112 Hawthorne St #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9039898
Licensed for 6 since 2016
Home daycares like Rosa Reyes’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Chelsea. 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 6 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Margarita Garcia
363 Crescent Avenue #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030670
Licensed for 8 since 1998
Family child care provider Ms. Margarita runs this daycare out of her home in Chelsea, 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.
Idalia Hernandez
96 Crescent Avenue, Chelsea, MA
License # 0000946
Licensed for 6 since 2015
A small, local home daycare in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts led by Ms. Idalia. 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.
Vilma Cardoza
82 Blossom St Apt 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030601
Licensed for 8 since 2011
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Vilma in Chelsea, 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 8 kids total!
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Soraya Rendon
140 Clark Ave # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030859
Licensed for 6 since 1999
Liana Cruz-Hoffman
50 Prescott Avenue, Chelsea, MA
License # 0000819
Licensed for 8 since 2000
Glenda Reyes
44 Carmel St, Chelsea, MA
License # 9026119
Licensed for 10 since 2001
Bercy Aroche
53 Crescent Ave. Apt 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9029274
Licensed for 10 since 2014
Merlin Sagrario Andino
8 Lynn Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9033367
Licensed for 8 since 2000
Rudilania Mora
165 Bloomingdale St. Apt. #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9037405
Licensed for 6 since 2012
Berta I Vielman
433 Eastern Avenue # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031882
Licensed for 10 since 2003
Andrea Dejesus-Perez
237 Spruce Street #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9026301
Licensed for 6 since 2014
Maria Bernal
50 Congress Ave Apt 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9040387
Licensed for 10 since 2004
Blanca Ochoa
60 Essex Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031315
Licensed for 8 since 2011
Elizabeth Martinez
57 Jefferson Avenue Apt. #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030038
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Claudia Vega
102 Blossom Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030409
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Juana Granados
42 Ellsworth Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9029943
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Gloria Sanchez
52 Eleanor Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9033187
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Meiling Cardona
51 Parker Street #3, Chelsea, MA
License # 0000655
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Sor Griselda Rodriguez
13 George St, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031082
Licensed for 6 since 2011
Juanita Ramos
157 Park Street Apt 2l, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030517
Licensed for 6 since 2002
Angela Florez
29 Springvale Ave, Chelsea, MA
License # 9022592
Licensed for 10 since 2006
Joaquina Pineda
79 Tudor St # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9036294
Licensed for 8 since 1998
Ana M Reyes
61 Cary Avenue #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9027160
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Margarita Ayala
67 6th Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9050532
Licensed for 10 since 1998
Jacqueline Bedoya Polania
41 Bloomingdale St # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9043937
Licensed for 10 since 2007
Elida N Mancia
21 Carmel Street # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9027019
Licensed for 8 since 2004
Reina Martinez
14 Lawrence Street # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031401
Licensed for 8 since 2002
Maria Rodriguez-Perez
19 Jones Ave # 2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9044962
Licensed for 8 since 2004
Doris Mojica
72 Tudor Street Fl 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9027700
Licensed for 8 since 1998
Maria Taborda Merino
150 Spencer Ave # 2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9038362
Licensed for 8 since 1998
Fatima Zahra Elalami
176 Shurtleff Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9028180
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Daisy Mattei
75 Bloomingdale Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9032513
Licensed for 8 since 2009
Gloria Cabrera Rosales
31 Heard Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030934
Licensed for 8 since 2017
Amparo Taborda
74 Carroll Street #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9029273
Licensed for 8 since 1986
Salustia Vega
16 Eleanor Street # 2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9032041
Licensed for 6 since 1994
Odili Sarmiento
7 Franklin Avenue #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9032515
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Blanca Funez-Hernandez
72 Spencer Avenue, Apt. 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9054455
Licensed for 6 since 2020
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