Massachusetts Home Child Care

With more than 3,584 Massachusetts home daycare providers, family childcare options in Massachusetts are extensive. We understand that your family’s personal needs and budgets are crucial when selecting the right home childcare, and we’ve made the task easier by compiling information about Massachusetts home daycare options into a single site and arranging them by county and then alphabetically by facility. To search for providers, make sure to use the Quick Search box to help you locate childcare providers by city or zip code.

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Christina's family childcare

Christina's family childcare

Worcester, MA 01606 | (617) 916-8297

Family childcare provider for over 25 years. I have my associate degree in early childhood and also certified preschool teacher by EEC.

Vanilda's Home Daycare

Vanilda's Home Daycare

Taunton, MA 02780 | (774) 240-4739

WELCOME! My name is Silvina Dacosta and I am a mother of six children so I have great experience with Children.Here, we provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment that feels just like home.We are now enrolling children ages 3y to 5 year olds!

Khawlas Daycare

Khawlas Daycare

Westford, MA 01886 | (978) 799-3352

My goal is  is to  provide a loving, caring daycare  in a home setting.  I operate Monday-Friday from  8:00- 4:30.

Cantarana Childcare

Cantarana Childcare

Everett, MA 02149 | (857) 312-9552

contamos con espacios exclusivos y altamente equipados que hacen de Cantarana el lugar más idóneo para el desarrollo  de  cada niño según su etapa de crecimiento y su proceso de formación académica

Miles of Smiles Child Care

Miles of Smiles Child Care

Somerville, MA 02145 | (857) 999-7258

At Miles Of Smiles , we’re proud to offer a unique educational experience designed to enhance intellectual growth and promote participatory engagement.

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Question by Amanda (1 year ago): I will like more information in to become home day care provider i lived in the Fitchburg area. i have experienced in early child education over 13plus years. please contact me at 8572613282.

Answer: To become a licensed home daycare provider in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, here are the main steps: Contact the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC): They handle licensing for family child care providers. Visit their site here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-to-become-a-licensed-family-child-care-provider Complete the required training: You’ll need to complete: Orientation (free, online): https://www.mass.gov/info-details/orientation-for-family-child-care-providers First Aid & CPR certification Background checks (for you and anyone 15+ living in your home) Prepare your home: Your space will need to meet health, safety, and zoning standards. There will be an inspection by EEC before approval. Submit your application: After completing training and preparing your home, submit your application through LEAD (Licensing Education Analytic Database): https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-family-child-care-license-in-lead


Massachusetts Child Care Licensing Agency

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
51 Sleeper Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 617-988-6600
Web Site: http://www.mass.gov/edu/birth-grade-12/early-education-and-care/
Note: Main #, will refer to regional offices

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