Home Daycares in Medford
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Small-scale child care in Medford
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Latifa
Play-Based LearningA small-scale daycare in Medford, Ms. Latifa provides care for just 8 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. Latifa right in the neighborhood. See more details and take the survey to see if she has an opening for your little one.
Ms. Khaddouj
Montessori ApproachMs. Khaddouj’s home daycare in Medford caters to infants and toddlers, ages 4 months–3 years. As with every Massachusetts daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Khaddouj’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
Ms. Raquel
Play-Based LearningThe curiosity of children is so infectious! They love to explore and creating a safe little world for them to do that right inside my own home just makes me happy. I discovered while working as a nanny how special and rewarding the deep connection of caring for a child is, but also wanted to be able to be part of their learning. This is what led to my home daycare program! I love helping them learn and giving them the opportunity to problem solve. It’s just amazing what children come up with when they are given the opportunity to figure things out on their own. Caring for children is so much more than just a job to me – we really become more like a family.
Ms. Emily
Early Intervention ExpertiseSome people are just called to work with children! I have wanted to be an educator since I was very young, and having my own program is a dream come true. My daycare is unique because of all the energy, time, and care that is put into it. Even after the kids have gone home in the evening, I spend time preparing and planning for the next day so that we can make the most of our time together. I love being able to show kids how many opportunities and possibilities there are in each and every day!
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Medford
There are 39 licensed home daycares in Medford. 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 Medford
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.
Sarah Volpe
200 Winthrop St, Medford, MA
License # 9042649
Licensed for 10 since 2007
Sarah Volpe runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Medford. As with all home daycares in Massachusetts, her program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, which ensures that she has completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
Maria Russo
1 Tamar Drive, Medford, MA
License # 9027156
Licensed for 10 since 1998
This home daycare in Medford is led by Maria Russo, 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 10 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Medford.
Denys Zuluaga
48 Myrtle St, Medford, MA
License # 9039399
Licensed for 10 since 2004
Home daycares like Denys Zuluaga’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Medford. 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 10 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Carol Ricker
5 Bussell Road, Medford, MA
License # 0000366
Licensed for 10 since 1997
Family child care provider Ms. Carol runs this daycare out of her home in Medford, Massachusetts. She is licensed by the state to care for up to 10 children, which means she has 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.
Gabriela Gomez Coates
36 Frye Road, Medford, MA
License # 9040803
Licensed for 10 since 2016
A small, local home daycare in nearby Medford, Massachusetts led by Ms. Gabriela. 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 10 kids.
Agata Jochen Rohden
195 Salem Street, Apt. 24, Medford, MA
License # 9045260
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Agata in Medford, 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 6 kids total!
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Lalla Latifa Drissi
3620 Mystic Valley Pkwy, # 611, Medford, MA
License # 9031373
Licensed for 4 since 2011
Susan Randall
39 Tyler Ave, Medford, MA
License # 9033886
Licensed for 10 since 2015
Kawtar Lahbibi
156 Jerome St, Medford, MA
License # 9049060
Licensed for 10 since 2013
Marie Fevrier
371 Boston Ave, Medford, MA
License # 9040581
Licensed for 6 since 2002
Fatima Lahbibi
25 Hume Avenue, Medford, MA
License # 9033019
Licensed for 10 since 2000
Virginia De La Garza Sepulveda
57 Savin Street, Medford, MA
License # 9030426
Licensed for 10 since 2012
Patricia O'Brien
16 Bower Street, Medford, MA
License # 9028558
Licensed for 6 since 1999
Cuilian Hu
48 South Border Road, Medford, MA
License # 9027770
Licensed for 10 since 2016
Chester Turck
118 Harvard St, Medford, MA
License # 9046256
Licensed for 10 since 2013
Glendene Brathwaite
2 Sunnyside Terrace, Medford, MA
License # 9027297
Licensed for 8 since 1997
Helen Dukeshire
59 Orchard Street, Medford, MA
License # 9032530
Licensed for 6 since 1999
Aisha Abdel-Ghaffar
56 Arlington Street, Medford, MA
License # 9030815
Licensed for 10 since 1986
Yuliya Borowski
28 Boston Avenue #2, Medford, MA
License # 9033021
Licensed for 10 since 2018
Damon Luloff
39 Carolina Street, Medford, MA
License # 9040129
Licensed for 8 since 2016
Fatima Ouardaoui
131 Spring St, Medford, MA
License # 9047121
Licensed for 8 since 1998
Beatriz Zapata
8 Henry St Apt 1, East Boston, MA
License # 9026769
Licensed for 10 since 2004
Sandra Braga
33 Eliot St. # 1, Medford, MA
License # 9035930
Licensed for 10 since 2015
Diana Galindo
187 Forest Street, Medford, MA
License # 9030850
Licensed for 10 since 2007
Juciele P Donascimento
165 Fern Rd., Medford, MA
License # 9041273
Licensed for 8 since 2007
Kenza Settani
6a North Street, Medford, MA
License # 9039201
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Carmem Nicoli
15 Winter Hill Road, Medford, MA
License # 9037502
Licensed for 10 since 2012
Lucilene Ribeiro
13 3rd Street, Medford, MA
License # 9031720
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Roxana Contreras
72 Alexander Ave, Medford, MA
License # 9034945
Licensed for 10 since 2009
Clara Galindo
120 Harvard St, Medford, MA
License # 9045734
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Iryna Salata
28 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA
License # 9037224
Licensed for 10 since 2015
Sandra Oliveira
46 Wellington Road, Medford, MA
License # 9030745
Licensed for 8 since 2011
Mariam Hassan
60 Allston Street, Medford, MA
License # 9035066
Licensed for 6 since 2000
Mark Maclaughlin
11 Court Street, Medford, MA
License # 9030050
Licensed for 10 since 1999
Karen Lavin
134 Capen Street, Medford, MA
License # 9032680
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Stacey Carr
62b Fairfield Street, Medford, MA
License # 9027631
Licensed for 8 since 2001
Luz Vianeri Marin Franco
License # 9081186
Licensed for 10 since 2021
Katia Rogeria Mateus
License # 9091742
Licensed for 6 since 2021
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