My daughter's first daycare was far better than this center, and I have been extremely frustrated…read moreby this daycare since my daughter started attending this past fall. Communication with this daycare was awful. I often was not notified that there was an event until that day, and then one teacher would tell me that I had to be there at such and such a time that same day, giving me no time to plan or no idea what to expect. This center needs to do a better job of communicating with busy parents. Being spoken down to by an older teacher, who was the only teacher who actually notified me that there were in-classroom events that I was invited to attend, was simply unacceptable. On the one hand, I appreciated her notifying me of classroom rules and events, but on the other hand the way she spoke to me was rude and disrespectful. There were a handful of teachers that were absolutely outstanding - both to my child and me - but there were others that made me feel extremely unwelcome almost every time I dropped my child off or picked her up. Moreover, the curriculum was structured in a way more convenient for teachers than it was for kids. My daughter's former school stopped nap time for children 3 and up unless the child was tired, but nap time is mandatory at this school even for older kids. At Soldier Field Park, most of the time teachers were simply observing children rather than interacting with them, aside from story time or circle time. My child's former preschool scheduled ballet with a professional instructor several times a week, scheduled outings to museums and plays, taught kids as young as 2 and 3 to play together and help each other, and was much more accommodating for a child's individual needs at the same time that they encouraged children to learn and play together. Soldier Field Park could use to learn from other education models and curriculums. I know other parents that had a great experience at this same center, but the preschool my daughter attended before was half the price with far better service, better food, better quality education - it was better in every way. I would not recommend this childcare center to anyone.

We love this daycare. Our older daughter is in preschool 2 now and has been attending the center…read moresince toddler 3, and our youngest just joined the infant/toddler 1 room this year. The teachers are very loving and the play based curriculum taught our daughter to write without her having to go through anything feeling like a lesson. As a full time working parent it is often hard to drop your child off in the morning for a whole day. Most of the time both children are very happy the moment they enter the classroom and see their teachers, but sometimes leaving mommy is hard. Whenever the drop off was a bit harder, the teachers followed up with an email for me, telling me how the day went so far. The center has three playgrounds, and a tumbling room for rainy weather. So there is always enough room for gross motor skills. There also are new age appropriate sensory bins greeting the children every morning, to develop fine motor skills. On top of this, it is an all inclusive package, because they provide lunch, snacks and diapers if needed.

The Program the Saugus YMCA has for the children is awesome!! The teachers are amazing especially…read moreMs. Beverly which I recommend to any 3 or 4yr old. My son has grown up so much from Ms. Beverly and all the other teachers like Ms. LeBlanc and Ms. Julie. Definatly a great place and learning center for kids!

We genuinely could not be happier with Kids at Play Learning Center in Danvers. Our son has been…read moregoing there since he was just 3 months old, and he is now about a year and a half. From the infant stage through where he is today, our experience has been nothing short of excellent. One of the biggest things for us is how comfortable and happy he is there. Every morning he gets excited when we arrive and will literally jump into his teachers' arms ready to start his day. As a parent, seeing your child that happy and comfortable with the people caring for him gives you a level of reassurance that is hard to put into words. The care they provide, especially with babies, has always impressed us. Feeding, naps, comfort, attention, play, development -- they really handle the whole day with a lot of care and patience. You never get the feeling that your child is just one of many kids in a room. The staff genuinely gets to know them, their personalities, their routines, and what they need. Communication is also excellent. They use Brightwheel throughout the day, and it makes everything incredibly easy. We get daily updates, pictures, messages, and information about his day, which really helps you still feel connected even while you're at work. If there is ever something we need to know or a question we have, communication has always been easy and responsive. Andrea does an excellent job running the center. She is professional, organized, responsible, and very involved in making sure the children are cared for properly. At the same time, Kids at Play still has a very warm, family-oriented atmosphere. It doesn't feel corporate or impersonal. You can tell that the environment, the staff, and the families are genuinely important to her. What has probably meant the most to us is simply being able to drop our son off every day and not worry. We know he is safe, being cared for, learning, playing, eating, sleeping, and spending his day around people he genuinely loves being with. We recently had a baby girl as well, and she will be starting at Kids at Play in about two months. For us, there really wasn't even a discussion about where she would go. After trusting them with our son from the time he was 3 months old and seeing the care he has received, we feel completely comfortable trusting them with our daughter too. If you're looking for a daycare, infant program, or learning center in the Danvers area, I really don't think you could ask for much more. Finding a place where you truly feel comfortable leaving your children is a huge deal, and Kids at Play has given us that from day one. We couldn't recommend them more.

We've had such a wonderful experience with Kids At Play! Our little one started at just three…read moremonths old, and the staff made the transition so easy and comfortable for both our baby and us. The staff is knowledgeable, caring, and truly attentive. Because it's a smaller daycare, each staff member is able to form such a special and unique bond with every child. It has the warm, home-daycare feel we were looking for, while still offering the benefit of more staffing, structure, and scheduling flexibility. We're so grateful to have found such a caring place for our little one!

We absolutely adore RCCC and its staff. The center fosters a powerful sense of community among…read morestaff and families by facilitating opportunities for constant engagement. I recall visiting multiple daycares before enrolling our daughter. While the corporate daycares seemed fine, I couldn't escape the sense that most of the staff members we encountered saw their job as mostly just that: a job. The vibe from RCCC staff felt very different. The staff seemed engaged in their roles in a deeper way - they maintained a sense of high professionalism in parallel with an abiding affection for the children that transcended a paycheck. One shouldn't undersell their professionalism, though. The staff will happily discuss the philosophy behind their tactics for stimulating the children's development - a goal that they ceaselessly pursue. People say that no one will ever care for your child the way that you (as a parent do). Maybe so, but the RCCC team comes awfully close.

Both my kids attend RCCC and it is about as special a place as you can get; so much so that I…read morecontinue to schlep my kids there after moving from Cambridge to Brookline. There is a core group of teachers who have been here for 5, 10, 15 years, even, and there is a real effort to build community and do right by every child, every family, and every staff member. Professional development and pedagogy inspired by the Reggio Emilia tradition is a central value; teachers are encouraged and at times sponsored to attend workshops and conferences to stay current and engaged, and they take consensus very seriously even when it comes to teaching -- teachers take cues from the children's interests and shape curriculum accordingly. RCCC invests in its teachers and it absolutely shows. It's a pretty diverse group of families - lots of other languages flying around. The site has its own spacious playground (with two large play structures and a huge sandbox) so the kids have a safe space to place outdoors, including trikes, ball games, building forts, and gardening. A small "jumping room" for kids to get active even in inclement weather. They make frequent use of the Harvard campus, with whom they are affiliated, so you'll often see RCCC kids playing in the courtyards and grassy spaces around the college dorms. They're right by the Charles, so expect your kid to come back obsessed with Canadian geese for a while. And curriculum is enriched by regular visitors who play music, teach hip-hop, and bring new experiences to the kids (firemen, policemen, farm animals). For the older classrooms, swimming, soccer, and dance are also incorporated, pulling together a really rich and diverse experience. Boring stuff: it's competitively priced with the bigger corporate daycares, 12 month contracts, enrollment is in the Fall, so kids stay together the whole school year and generally move up together, something that contributes to the community feel and strong relationships. Teacher ratio goes well above Mass regs (e.g. 4 teachers to 7 infants) and teams work real well together. RCCC will take kids from 4 months up through pre-K. Hours are 8:15am to 5:30pm. Small parking lot for pick-up and drop-off...sometimes it does get crowded, but Harvard Sq. real estate is what it is. The one minor frustration is that it's linked to the Harvard system, so whenever Harvard has its holidays on top of the regular Mass. holidays, RCCC is also closed, so you're talking one week in March, two weeks in the summer, and one week in the winter where you're scrambling for alternate care if you have to work. Snacks are provided, but you pack your own (nut-free) lunch for the kids. Progress reports and parent-teacher meetings scheduled 2x a year. But it all comes back to the amazing teachers. I can't say good enough things about them -- they'll work with you and whatever parenting concerns and phases you're going through at home. The director is a steady presence and is accessible and responsive to parent concerns when they arise. Ultimately, this feels like a community, not a business, and I'm going to be real sad when it comes time to leave.

My son is starting his second year at Little Wagon. He is very happy there. We do not have any…read morebackground in Mandarin, but my son has learned so much in one year. He has learned greetings, counting to 15, the colors, and then also built upon other preschool skills - cutting, writing his name, English alphabet, etc. The teachers are very kind, hard working, and cater to my son's learning needs. Even though my son didn't attend over the summer, his teacher still consistently emailed us Mandarin activities/songs/shows to help my son practice. Some other benefits: very clean and colorful, long hours, catered lunch (for a fee), Amazing Athletes class, and outdoor/indoor play areas.

Nice to have an option for chinese school near the waltham area. My son enjoys the classes very…read moremuch and he is maintaining his fluency in Mandarin which is great. Teachers are very involved and tailor their approach to each student. Very nice hours makes it convenient for working parents.

The team is fantastic! my son is so happy there and he is enjoying this daycare for almost 1 year…read more We started at 4months old! Thanks!

I have been a part of the Little Treasures family since 2004...both as a parent and as a…read moreteacher/administrator. As a parent, there is no where else I would have wanted my kids to develop their educations. When they went on to elementary school (in another town), I was asked (by their teachers) where they went to preschool/pre-K. I was told that they were more prepared than most of the other children in their class. Amazing! As a teacher/administrator, there is no where else I would want to work. I am the music teacher (for all 3 locations) and the after school and vacation program director. The home-like atmosphere provided at LTS is true and organic. While still professional, the teachers and administrators at LTS are intelligent, loving, kind, generous, honest, trustworthy, dependable, fun and just plain old nice! The 3 locations are all different and amazing in their own right. The programs offered at each location are well-planned, consistent, engaging and constructive. If you are looking for a positive learning experience for your child, please check out Little Treasures in Reading, Lynnfield or North Reading.

My husband and I can't say enough great things about Little Treasures. We have two kids enrolled in…read morethe daycare and since day one they've been nothing but accommodating. Our children have grown in so many positive ways since being there. We have always appreciated how invested the staff is in making sure the routine at home and at daycare always stays consistent. It is also very clean and organized which makes it that much more inviting!!! Thank you Little Treasures for everything! Patrick and Ashley Cassidy

Whenever I need coverage for my infant daughter, Sandy is the first person I call. She's so…read moreflexible and always helps me out when my schedule fills up. She'll often go out of her way to come pick up my daughter in a pinch and it's so great to see how excited my daughter gets when she arrives! She builds strong relationships, not just with the kids she cares for but also the families she works with. She's always creating fun activities like the time she put paint in a ziplock bag and it was the new hit toy for that week! My daughter is now 11 months old and she continues to learn something new every day that she's with Sandy.