Infant, Toddler & Preschool Care in Watertown, MA | Milestones Opens in a new tab

Infants • Toddlers • Preschool

A great place to grow.

Full-day early education for children 3 months to 5 years in Watertown, Massachusetts. Locally owned since 2007.

Now enrolling. Open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

Four smiling children with their arms around each other outdoors
  • Experienced educatorsCaring, long-tenured staff. Our director has been here since 2008.
  • Safety-checked staffCPR and First Aid certified, CORI/SORI checked, FBI fingerprinted.
  • Theme-based learningMonthly themes planned by our educators.
  • Licensed child care centerLicensed by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care.

Our programs

Support at every stage.

Age-appropriate care and learning for children 3 months to 5 years.

A smiling infant during tummy time

Infants

3 months to 15 months

A warm, loving room focused on each baby's milestones, with sensory play and plenty of face-to-face time.

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Young children making playdough sculptures at a table

Toddlers

15 months to 2.9 years

Hands-on play, messy art and a monthly theme-based curriculum that builds language and independence.

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A teacher helping preschoolers with a building activity

Preschool

2.9 years to 5 years

A multi-age curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten while fostering a love of learning.

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All programs are full day. Drop-off by 9:30 AM, pickup between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. We don't currently offer half-day or drop-in care.

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About Milestones

The warmth of home, the structure of a licensed center.

A small, close-knit staff led by owner Adrina Gobbi, with the routines, safety standards and curriculum of a licensed group center.

  • Two snacks a day, included in tuition
  • A fenced-in outdoor play area
  • Developmental assessments in every classroom
  • A short daily update for every family at pickup
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“We appreciate the more laid-back family feel of Milestones, compared to the more sterile, corporate feel you get at a lot of daycare chains. It's great dropping our little one off knowing she's safe, happy, and loved!”
“My son has been in this daycare for 3 years and is a thriving, imaginative and well loved pre-schooler. He loves going to school every day and he adores his teachers.”
“We sent both our children to Milestones and watched them develop into cheerful, considerate preschoolers. We are truly grateful for everything they've done for our family.”
Amelia, parent at Milestones

See if Milestones is the right fit for your family.

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