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★Licensed home daycare in Lynn, MA
An inviting space to learn, play, explore and grow
Since 2005, Afifa Daycare has welcomed children ages 6 months to 5 years in a calm, family-style environment with STEM activities and multilingual exposure.
Since 2005 • over 20 years of family childcare experience
Welcome to Afifa Daycare
Where Little Hearts Grow Big
Since 2005 • full-time, licensed care in Lynn
Ages 6 months to 5 years
We welcome infants, toddlers and preschoolers, with activities adapted to each developmental stage.
Hours for busy families
Full-time care, Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a calm, predictable daily rhythm.
Home-like atmosphere
A small, family-style setting where children are known by name, listened to and gently guided.
Experienced & certified
More than 20 years of experience in family childcare, with ongoing training and EEC licensing.
Multilingual environment
Daily exposure to English, Spanish, French and Arabic supports language and cultural awareness.
Our daily values
Kindness, independence, curiosity and respect for each child’s pace guide our decisions every day.
Four pillars of our day
Afifa Daycare blends play, early learning, exploration and nourishing routines in a gentle, Montessori-inspired way.
Learn: language, STEM and life skills
Language-rich play, early STEM and practical life activities, adapted to each child’s age and interests.
- Stories, songs and conversations in small groups.
- Early STEM: counting, sorting, simple experiments.
- Life skills that build independence and confidence.
Programs & Daily Rhythm
From arrival to goodbye, children move through moments of focus, movement, creativity and rest.
6:30–8:30
Warm welcome & free play
Gentle arrivals, independent exploration and connection time with the educator.
8:30–10:00
Learning & STEM blocks
Language, early STEM shelves, fine-motor work and practical life invitations.
10:00–11:30
Outdoor play & movement
Garden play, gross-motor games and nature observation with friends.
11:30–13:00
Meals & rest
Home-style lunch, calm routines, stories and nap or quiet time.
13:00–15:00
Creative labs
Art, music, sensory exploration and child-led projects.
15:00–17:30
Afternoon play & goodbyes
Cozy play, family pick-ups and a gentle recap of the day.
Wellbeing & Nourishment
Our day is structured around rest, movement and nourishing food so children feel safe and ready to learn.
Menus are planned to respect common allergies and family preferences, and we talk with families before introducing new foods.
Daily routines reflect Massachusetts health and safety guidance for licensed family child care, including handwashing, safe food handling and calm, supervised mealtimes.
Play & Social Life
Children practice turn-taking, sharing and gentle communication while they build and imagine together.
We support social-emotional skills such as naming feelings, solving small conflicts and respecting each child’s rhythm, in line with expectations for positive guidance in Massachusetts family child care.
Admissions & Availability
We keep a small, consistent group to offer calm, individualized care.
Complete the enrollment forms and review policies together.
Plan a gentle, step-by-step start for your child.
Safety & Licensing
Licensed home daycare under the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC); small, consistent group and state ratios respected.
Daily health checks, cleaning routines and sanitizing, following guidance from Massachusetts EEC and the city of Lynn where applicable.
Allergy-aware menus, incident logs and clear parent communication.
What parents say
A few words from families who trust Afifa Daycare.
★★★★★
Our daughter has been with Afifa Daycare since she was one. She arrives happy and comes home talking about her friends and activities every day.
★★★★★
We appreciate the clear communication, healthy meals and respect for our child’s personality. It truly feels like an extension of our home.
★★★★★
The multilingual environment and STEM activities are a big plus. Our son has grown in confidence and language since joining.
A look inside Afifa Daycare
Real photos of our indoor and outdoor spaces are coming soon. The images below are temporary placeholders.
Main play space
Cozy reading corner
Activity & art table
Outdoor play ideas
Visit us in Lynn, MA
Address
67 Addison Ave, Lynn, MA 01902
Hours
Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Street parking is usually available near Addison Ave. We will confirm detailed directions when you book a visit.
Contact & Booking
Text
+1 (857) 246‑0168
You can also scan this QR code to send a pre-filled SMS.
Scan with your phone camera to open a pre‑filled SMS to Afifa Daycare with a request for a free visit.
We’ll confirm a time quickly, share availability and answer questions about programs, STEM activities, nutrition and safety.
For Educators & Assistants
If you value small groups, calm routines and respectful guidance, we would be happy to hear from you.
Email your resume or introduction
We review each message carefully and respond when there is a good match or future opportunity.
Book a free visit
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