Serving Brookline Families

Serving Brookline Families with Exceptional Childcare & Early Education

Finding the right childcare provider is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We know this, and that’s exactly why we opened TOP TOTS for our own daughter. At TOP TOTS Learning Center, we are proud to serve families throughout Brookline, Massachusetts by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn, grow, and thrive.

Conveniently located in Brookline’s Washington Square neighborhood, our learning center welcomes children from across the community, including families living near Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, Cleveland Circle, Longwood Medical Area, and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you’re commuting to work in Boston, attending one of the area’s renowned hospitals or universities, or simply looking for exceptional childcare close to home, TOP TOTS offers a convenient location and a trusted educational environment.

Our mission is simple: provide high-quality childcare and early education that gives every child the confidence, skills, and curiosity to succeed in school and in life.

Childcare Designed for Brookline Families

Brookline is known for its excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and strong sense of community. Families who choose to live here value education, diversity, and opportunities for their children to succeed.

At TOP TOTS Learning Center, we’ve built our programs around those same values.

Every classroom is thoughtfully designed to encourage creativity, independence, communication, and social development through hands-on, play-based learning. Our experienced educators understand that every child develops at their own pace and work closely with parents to support each child’s unique learning journey.

Whether your child is just beginning daycare or preparing for kindergarten, our programs help build a strong educational foundation while making learning fun.

Conveniently Located in Washington Square

Our location in Washington Square makes TOP TOTS an ideal childcare option for families throughout Brookline and nearby communities.

Many of our families live or work near:

Washington Square
Coolidge Corner
Brookline Village
Cleveland Circle
Longwood Medical Area
Boston University
Boston College
Fenway
Allston
Brighton

Our convenient location makes morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up simple for busy parents who commute into Boston or work at nearby hospitals, universities, medical offices, and local businesses.

Programs That Grow With Your Child

Every stage of childhood brings exciting opportunities for learning and development. That’s why TOP TOTS offers age-appropriate programs that encourage children to explore, discover, and build confidence every day.

Toddler Program

Our toddler classrooms focus on language development, social interaction, sensory exploration, movement, and early independence. Through guided play, music, art, storytelling, and outdoor activities, toddlers begin developing the skills they’ll use throughout their educational journey.

Preschool Program

Our preschool curriculum introduces children to early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, and collaborative learning. Children learn through hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity while building important academic and social skills.

Pre-K Program

Our Pre-K classrooms prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten. Students develop reading readiness, writing skills, early math concepts, problem-solving abilities, communication, and confidence through engaging activities designed specifically for school readiness.

Learning Through Play

Research consistently shows that young children learn best through active exploration and meaningful experiences.

At TOP TOTS, learning extends far beyond worksheets. Our classrooms are filled with opportunities for children to investigate, create, ask questions, solve problems, and collaborate with their classmates.

Daily activities may include:

STEM exploration
Reading and literacy
Art projects
Music and movement
Dramatic play
Science experiments
Sensory learning
Outdoor discovery
Fine and gross motor development

Each activity supports multiple areas of child development while keeping learning enjoyable and engaging.

Supporting Working Parents

We understand the challenges today’s families face balancing work, school, and home life.

Many of our families work at nearby organizations including hospitals in the Longwood Medical Area, local businesses, universities, research institutions, and downtown Boston.

Our goal is to provide dependable childcare while maintaining open communication with parents every step of the way.

Families appreciate our caring teachers, structured daily routines, educational programming, and welcoming environment that gives parents confidence while they’re at work.

AND, we frequently bring families together for special events. One, because they’re alot of fun. But two, because they help working parents build networks with other working parents. It takes a village!

A Safe and Nurturing Learning Environment

Nothing is more important than your child’s safety.

TOP TOTS Learning Center provides a clean, organized, and carefully supervised environment where children can confidently explore and learn.

Our classrooms are designed specifically for young learners with age-appropriate learning materials, engaging educational centers, and spaces that encourage creativity and collaboration.

Our experienced teachers build strong relationships with every child, helping them feel comfortable, supported, and excited to come to school each day.

Becoming Part of the Brookline Community

TOP TOTS is proud to be part of the Brookline community.

We believe early childhood education extends beyond the classroom by fostering relationships between teachers, children, parents, and the community we serve.

As children learn about kindness, responsibility, respect, and cooperation, they also develop the confidence to become active members of their schools and neighborhoods for years to come.

We’re honored that so many Brookline families trust us to care for and educate their children during these important early years.

Schedule a Visit

While photos and information can tell you a great deal about our learning center, nothing compares to visiting in person.

We invite you to tour TOP TOTS Learning Center, meet our experienced educators, explore our classrooms, and experience firsthand the warm, welcoming environment that has made us a trusted choice for childcare in Brookline.

Whether you’re looking for toddler daycare, preschool, or Pre-K, we’d love the opportunity to meet your family and show you how TOP TOTS helps children build the confidence and skills they need for lifelong success.