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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
My journey as a daycare provider began as I was looking for a place for my own young children to spend their days. I wanted them to be able to learn, socialize, and grow - and the more I looked, the more I realized how much I myself had to offer! I knew that I could provide my community with a safe, happy place for learning - and opening my home in this way has been more rewarding than I ever could have imagined! Every child that walks through my door has their own special gifts, talents, and personalities, and watching them develop is a joy. I feel so lucky that our days together are full of fun, laughter, and learning.
Children and parents love Mr. Anderson’s daycare in Salem for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, his 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 Mr. Anderson’s full profile and take the survey to see if he is a good match for your family.
Ms. Dahiana’s home daycare in Salem caters to infants and toddlers, ages 6 months–6 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. Dahiana’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.
As a mom of three, life can be busy, but I am at my happiest when I’m around kids. The more you work with kids and help them learn, the more you learn yourself. I started my program because I wanted to create a career around my passion for child care. Plus, I love supporting other parents and sharing my knowledge. When my daughter was in child care, I remember how helpful it was that the program had her on a consistent nap schedule—it made our life at home so much easier! I want to offer that same support to the families in my program and help figure out what works best for their children and their home. I hope parents see Miles of Smiles Childcare as an extension of their family.
There are 38 licensed home daycares in Salem. 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.
51 Franklin St, Salem, MA
License # 9044420
Licensed for 6 since 2010
91 Flint St, Salem, MA
License # 9033407
Licensed for 8 since 2003
10 Sumner Road, Salem, MA
License # 9033301
Licensed for 10 since 2003
14 Vista Ave, Salem, MA
License # 9030725
Licensed for 6 since 1990
63 Salem St #1, Salem, MA
License # 0000075
Licensed for 8 since 2005
61 Lawrence St, Salem, MA
License # 9029391
Licensed for 10 since 2008
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 Salem. to find options that work for you.
36 Balcomb St, Salem, MA
License # 0000683
Licensed for 8 since 2009
12 Palmer Street Apt. 1, Salem, MA
License # 0000426
Licensed for 8 since 2006
71 Palmer Street, Apt. 5, Salem, MA
License # 9027143
Licensed for 6 since 2006
16 Hazel Street, Salem, MA
License # 9035626
Licensed for 10 since 2003
40 1/2 Balcomb St, Salem, MA
License # 9027004
Licensed for 8 since 1992
10 Lynch St Apt 12, Salem, MA
License # 9032860
Licensed for 6 since 1993
206 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA
License # 9035541
Licensed for 8 since 2015
16 Chase St, 2nd Fl., Salem, MA
License # 9033406
Licensed for 10 since 2012
20 Dearborn St Fl 2, Salem, MA
License # 9025152
Licensed for 8 since 2010
6 Pearl St, Salem, MA
License # 9045220
Licensed for 10 since 1998
16 Witch Way, Salem, MA
License # 9026982
Licensed for 8 since 2007
77 Barstow St, Salem, MA
License # 0000114
Licensed for 6 since 2018
6 Park Street 2nd Floor, Apt.2, Salem, MA
License # 9031226
Licensed for 10 since 1999
1 Blockhouse Square Apt. 2l, Salem, MA
License # 9030931
Licensed for 8 since 2011
42 Prince Street Apt.1, Salem, MA
License # 9029226
Licensed for 10 since 2014
34 Puritan Road, Salem, MA
License # 9032743
Licensed for 8 since 2015
40 Prince Street, Salem, MA
License # 9027324
Licensed for 8 since 2010
89 Flint Street, Salem, MA
License # 9028401
Licensed for 6 since 2017
14 Park Street, Salem, MA
License # 9027577
Licensed for 6 since 2013
9 March St Fl 2, Salem, MA
License # 9031420
Licensed for 10 since 2001
206 North Street, Salem, MA
License # 0000515
Licensed for 6 since 2019
11 Francis Rd., Salem, MA
License # 9032861
Licensed for 10 since 2015
45 Gallows Hill Rd, Salem, MA
License # 9032054
Licensed for 10 since 1988
18 Raymond Road, Salem, MA
License # 9025860
Licensed for 6 since 2016
10 Clark Street, Salem, MA
License # 9040412
Licensed for 8 since 2001
50 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA
License # 9031785
Licensed for 8 since 1999
84 Almeda West Street, Salem, MA
License # 9040975
Licensed for 6 since 2015
6 Lincoln Rd, Salem, MA
License # 9048860
Licensed for 10 since 2007
41 Endicott St, Salem, MA
License # 9030612
Licensed for 10 since 2002
License # 426
Licensed for 8 since 2006
License # 9072822
Licensed for 6 since 1993
License # 9081271
Licensed for 6 since 1993
License # 9094100
Licensed for 6 since 2022
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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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