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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
There 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.
Children 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.
A daycare provider can offer so much support to children and families! I am always willing to help parents and caregivers in any way I can. As a mother of four children myself, I understand what it is like to raise children and have plenty of experience with kids of all ages! The thing I love most about what I do is being able to help my community in this special way. I’m grateful for all the amazing families who have become part of my life through my program.
I have 6 years of experience taking care of young children. For me, one of the best parts of working with children is watching them explore and discover. I feel so fortunate to experience that every day and to share my skills and experience with families through my home-based child care program, where I focus on exploration and imagination. I aim to create an environment that is encouraging and welcoming for the children I care about so much. So many parts of this job are fun, but I especially love to watch them express themselves. I can't imagine spending my days any other way. I’m also proud to do this important work. That’s especially true when I think about all the children I've helped grow and learn.
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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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.
102 Grove St #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031238
Licensed for 8 since 2010
149 Shurtleff St #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9038140
Licensed for 6 since 2019
112 Hawthorne St #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9039898
Licensed for 6 since 2016
363 Crescent Avenue #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030670
Licensed for 8 since 1998
96 Crescent Avenue, Chelsea, MA
License # 0000946
Licensed for 6 since 2015
82 Blossom St Apt 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030601
Licensed for 8 since 2011
Each daycare provider designs their program based on their unique background & child care experience.
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Chelsea. to find options that work for you.
140 Clark Ave # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030859
Licensed for 6 since 1999
50 Prescott Avenue, Chelsea, MA
License # 0000819
Licensed for 8 since 2000
44 Carmel St, Chelsea, MA
License # 9026119
Licensed for 10 since 2001
53 Crescent Ave. Apt 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9029274
Licensed for 10 since 2014
8 Lynn Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9033367
Licensed for 8 since 2000
165 Bloomingdale St. Apt. #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9037405
Licensed for 6 since 2012
433 Eastern Avenue # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031882
Licensed for 10 since 2003
237 Spruce Street #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9026301
Licensed for 6 since 2014
50 Congress Ave Apt 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9040387
Licensed for 10 since 2004
60 Essex Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031315
Licensed for 8 since 2011
57 Jefferson Avenue Apt. #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030038
Licensed for 6 since 2017
102 Blossom Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030409
Licensed for 6 since 2017
42 Ellsworth Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9029943
Licensed for 6 since 2017
52 Eleanor Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9033187
Licensed for 10 since 1999
51 Parker Street #3, Chelsea, MA
License # 0000655
Licensed for 6 since 2018
13 George St, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031082
Licensed for 6 since 2011
157 Park Street Apt 2l, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030517
Licensed for 6 since 2002
29 Springvale Ave, Chelsea, MA
License # 9022592
Licensed for 10 since 2006
79 Tudor St # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9036294
Licensed for 8 since 1998
61 Cary Avenue #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9027160
Licensed for 8 since 2010
67 6th Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9050532
Licensed for 10 since 1998
41 Bloomingdale St # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9043937
Licensed for 10 since 2007
21 Carmel Street # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9027019
Licensed for 8 since 2004
14 Lawrence Street # 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9031401
Licensed for 8 since 2002
19 Jones Ave # 2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9044962
Licensed for 8 since 2004
72 Tudor Street Fl 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9027700
Licensed for 8 since 1998
150 Spencer Ave # 2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9038362
Licensed for 8 since 1998
176 Shurtleff Street, Chelsea, MA
License # 9028180
Licensed for 6 since 2017
75 Bloomingdale Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9032513
Licensed for 8 since 2009
31 Heard Street #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9030934
Licensed for 8 since 2017
74 Carroll Street #2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9029273
Licensed for 8 since 1986
16 Eleanor Street # 2, Chelsea, MA
License # 9032041
Licensed for 6 since 1994
7 Franklin Avenue #1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9032515
Licensed for 6 since 2018
72 Spencer Avenue, Apt. 1, Chelsea, MA
License # 9054455
Licensed for 6 since 2020
License # 9077130
Licensed for 6 since 2021
License # 9062069
Licensed for 6 since 2021
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Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.
Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care - so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.
Nope. Our daycare recommendation service is free for parents. The other half of our business is helping these small-scale daycares with software and services that handle all their administrative tasks, like online contracting, payment processing, and licensing requirements. Before NeighborSchools, services like these were only designed for large corporate child care centers, and part of our mission is to level the playing field for small, independent child care programs. That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools - we’re all about making child care more personal, more human, and more equitable for the incredible individuals who do this work and care for our children.
Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine. Once we know your child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.
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