Nicole Deltorto, Center Director
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
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Welcome to Melrose KinderCare
Welcome to Melrose KinderCare in Massachusetts. Located in the greater Boston area, we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of the children in our community. We build a warm, welcoming, and supportive classroom for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. It's our mission from the moment you walk into our center that you feel welcomed and a part of our KinderCare family!
Our classrooms are places to thrive!
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
Meet Nicole Deltorto, Our Center Director
At KinderCare Since: 2017
Education: Childhood Development Associate Credential, Associate Degree
Favorite Children's Book: I Like Myself
Meet Nicole Deltorto! Nicole is the Center Director at Melrose KinderCare in Massachusetts. Nicolle attended Curry College where she earned her Associate Degree in Communications. She also holds a Childhood Development Associate credential. Nicole has been with KinderCare since 2017. Her favorite quote is, "Be who you needed when you were younger!" When Nicole is not working, she likes to be outdoors, bike, and spend time with her friends. Her favorite family activity is going to the beach and playing games in the sun.
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Melrose KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step: kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language, math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication, and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math, science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program. From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we have the data to prove it.)
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do amazing things!
Our Teachers
We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist's Heart
"My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
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“We knew that Melrose KinderCare was a special place when we first visited it. We were debating whether to hire a nanny or find a daycare, when we toured Melrose KinderCare and were so impressed with the warm, inviting environment, friendly and approachable staff, and beautiful outdoor spaces. We immediately knew that this was the right place for us. Now, over 2 years later, we can earnestly say that there is no better place we could have sent our son. He is loved and nurtured by every staff member. He has great friends whom he has grown up with at every stage and milestone. The older kids in his classes help him to strive to new skills like standing, walking, eating, talking, and continue to motivate him to further developments. The younger children allow him to learn how to care for others and give him leadership skills. We are so proud of who he is—in large part due to the impact Melrose KinderCare has had on his life. We recommend it highly!”
”Erica - KinderCare Parent
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“The Melrose Kindercare is an incredible place. Both my son and I were immediately comforted when we first walked through the doors to take a tour of the center...he couldn't wait to go back! All of the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, making everyone feel like old friends. The teachers are amazingly talented and caring. I feel at ease every day knowing my son is getting the best care and thoughtfully planned out education he could possibly receive. He's grown so much, socially, emotionally and academically, and I owe it to Melrose Kindercare!”
Lisa - KinderCare Parent
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“There isn't a day that goes by that we regret our decision to send our daughter to the Melrose KinderCare or to keep her there vs. moving her to Stoneham when we bought our new house. She is having a great experience there & every teacher she has had, while different, has been awesome with her & great with us. Not only is she in a loving & nurturing environment, but she is also receiving a jump start on her education with the different lessons she & her classmates receive each week. Recently my sister, who is an elementary school math teacher, said that she was impressed that our daughter (who is not yet 3) is beginning to show one-to-one correspondence skills. She indicated that she has some students who still struggle with this skill. While we also work at home with her we fell the early education she receives at KinderCare is also providing a strong foundation for her development & future success.There are some days that she doesn't want to come home with me when I pick her up - to me that is a sign that she is receiving great care, is comfortable & just enjoys her day. As a parent I can't ask for anything more.I hope we show our appreciation, but sometimes in this crazy busy world we live in it doesn't always come through. So - thank you to all the teachers in Melrose who are wonderful with our daughter.”
Jodie - KinderCare Parent
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“Kindercare in Melrose is such a welcoming facility. As a mother of two, this is my first experience in early education. We wanted to enroll our son in a program that could provide him with a foundation for learning as well as a social environment to make friends. I can honestly say the staff here at Kindercare has gone above and beyond my expectations to make this happen. My son has made many friends, has good relationships with his teachers and the office staff has always made me feel comfortable about dropping him off. The school is very clean and this is no small feat when children are involved. If you are considering a preschool for your child, look no further than Kindercare (Melrose).”
Tiffany - KinderCare Parent
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“Our son is bright, energetic and well, let's just say he's assertive! In the time our son has been at Kindercare, the teachers and staff have been wonderful. Their kindness and caring has been a great comfort and we drop him off every day in the knowledge that he will be looked after with patience and understanding. The staff are dedicated and have never missed a beat; managing through terrible winters and traumatic local events with a calmness and professionalism that is to be admired and provides great peace of mind. Our son will be moving on to elementary school soon and it will be very difficult to say goodbye to our extended, Kindercare family; and impossible to adequately convey our gratitude for the love and support they have provided to our family.
”Cara - KinderCare Parent
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I have nothing but praise for Melrose Kindercare. I needed to start my daughter in a full-time daycare program immediately after my 90 days of maternity leave ended - so she started going to the Melrose Kindercare when she was only 3 months-old. I honestly wasn't sure if I was capable of leaving my only child in anyone else's hands and considered quitting my job to stay home with her. The teachers in the infant room are so warm, nurturing, supportive, and knowledgable I ended up feeling that my daughter was in better hands while at daycare than she was at home with me! My daughter has been going to the Melrose Kindercare for 20 months now and still gets to see (and give big hugs to) the same teachers that have been taking care of her since her first day. Of course I also appreciate that the Melrose Kindercare is clean, safe, and provides my daughter with opportunities to learn new skills on a daily basis - but as a mother, I'm most appreciative of her loving teachers.
”Lindsay - KinderCare Parent
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Melrose KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Melrose KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on "10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap" to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we'll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.