First Step Child Care Center Inc.
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On record in Massachusetts.
1078 Belmont Street, Watertown, MA 02472
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 69 children
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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The public record
- License number
- P-177481
- License status
- CURRENT
- License type
- Center-based Care
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
- Address
- 1078 Belmont Street, Watertown, MA 02472
- County
- Not listed
- Phone
- +16174846688
- Website
- Not listed
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Provider highlights
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- Licensing: License status: CURRENT
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 11 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
We can’t say enough wonderful things about this childcare center! Both of our girls have been here since they were just 3 months old all the way through Pre-K, and the care, love, and consistency they’ve received have been incredible. We originally heard about this center from a close friend, and we’re so grateful we followed their recommendation. The teachers are kind, attentive, and truly invested in each child’s growth. Our girls have both thrived here! It feels like a second home, and knowing they are so well cared for has always given us complete peace of mind. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment!
Jessica CusanoNov 20, 2025Awesome place my kids been going since infants the owner Sonia is great on top of everything staff is the best my kids love them, Sonia also makes a mean tiramisu that I have been waiting for her to make me, other then that we absolutely love the place.
ricky fuentesAug 8, 2025Our children have been signed up with first step from the start! It's obviously nerve wracking to leave your child in someone else's care. We looked at 6 facilties in our search. First step was head and shoulders above the other sites we visited in terms of employee tenure and child reading know how. Sonia the director and the team leads who have been with her for such a long time are a treasure trove of knowledge. They tailor their care to your family situation and parenting style as best they can. We have been thrilled with our choice to trust our kids with these fine professionals! Five stars!!
Robert HealdAug 7, 2025The best daycare! My kids have been going to first step since they were infants and I have nothing but great things to say. The owner and teachers have treated my children like their own. They’re kind and loving and my kids have learned so much since going there. They foster such a fun and educational learning environment. My kids love going there and I recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a place to send their kids!
Jill PokornickiAug 5, 2025I can’t say enough good things about this daycare. It has been an absolute gift to our family. As a first-time mom, I was nervous about leaving my daughter in someone else’s care, but from day one, the infant team (Sindy and Rebeca) here made me feel supported, informed, and truly part of a community. The caregivers are not only kind and loving, but deeply knowledgeable. They’ve taken the time to talk through feeding questions, developmental changes, and all the little firsts that come with infant care. Sonia, who runs the center, even helped me troubleshoot my daughter’s sleep and coached me through a routine that now has her sleeping 12 hours a night, an absolute game-changer! The center fosters a warm, welcoming atmosphere, from everyday drop-offs to their annual community potluck that brings families together. Knowing my daughter is so well cared for by women who love what they do gives me incredible peace of mind. I feel lucky every day to be part of this village.
Alana PradhanAug 4, 2025Great school with great people
Lennon ConnollyAug 4, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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