My daughter attended the boys and girls club drop in after school program for years. After leaving…read morethe club one day, she was playing at a nearby park and fell. She (to my horrors!) broke her arm... and wandered back to the club for help. they called me, called an ambulance, went to hospital in ambulance with her and stayed there until i arrived. Seems obvious but she was just a kid walking by that entered and asked for help. so obvs, have been a fan. FFWD _ my daughter is now a teen: This summer she did the leadership training program, volunteering- and learned so much. Created such a positive environment and opportunity for leadership growth for my daughter. This fall, my daughter applied for a job and now works part time in the after school and LOVES connecting with neighborhood kids and organizing games/ playing with the kids. Feel very grateful we have an org in this community that is so accessible and empowering.

I love this place. They offer amazing programs for the kids. My daughter did summer camp here…read more(creative explorers) and is now doing winter camp. The staff is fantastic. They have a nice space here with a big outside area right on spy pond. The pool. The gym. Tennis courts. Kayaking in the summer. I definitely recommend.

We sent our younger kiddo to Bigelow after moving to the neighborhood and have had a wonderful…read moreexperience. She's in the preschool classroom, and her teachers are incredibly creative and engaged. Bigelow is Reggio Emilia inspired, and focuses on child-led learning, so when the teachers noticed our kid and several others were interested in writing letters, they incorporated opportunities into everyday activities. Boom, our 4 year old is writing! The facilities are also lovely, and include a large shared space for gross motor play even when the weather is yucky. Most of all, we have really appreciated the community of other families, many of whom have become friends.

My 7yo son went to Bigelow from when he was 3yo to 5yo and now my daughter is in her 2nd year…read morethere. It is a cooperative so parents head the various committees and get to set the various policies but there is a director and teachers so nit parent run. The teachers are wonderful, creative, loving, I cant say enough good things really. They create many opportunities for children to explore and discover. Also, parents can volunteer to spend time in the classroom which is super fun. The classrooms are spacious and inviting with lots of windows and there is a giant playroom in the center of school for those days that outside play isn't an option. The school has a very large fenced yard that has trees, giant sand pit with water pump, track for biking/scooting/push alongs, and garden. It is truly a gem.

I am the owner of Little Ducks Daycare in Belmont, I have heard nothing but great things about this…read moreschool. This program provides a free location for the rest of us in the area to get our CPR and first aide certifications. Without this we would all be scrambling for classes during work hours. I just wanted to say Thank you for providing the space for Mr. S to provide us with a required and much needed class. Also heard wonderful things about your programs.

Our daughter was a student at Adventures Preschool for 11 months, and it was a wonderful experience…read morefor both her and our family as a whole. Though this is a large daycare center, the care that the children receive is personalized, and caring. Our daughter was well known to teachers throughout the scho, and administrative staff. We never felt like a number here. We loved her classroom teachers, and it was clear to us that they loved our daughter too. She thrived during her time at Adventures, and I could see how she much she was learning, week by week. She was always happy to go to school! I never worried about my daughter while she was at Adventures. We received regular updates (and pictures) throughout the day, via an app, about what her class did that day, what she ate and drank, diaper changes, and naps. I knew that she was in the best hands! And for an anxious Mama, that is a big deal! We did not want to leave Adventures, but due to extenuating family circumstances we had to make a hard decision. The administrative team offered us a lot of support during this time, which we are very thankful for. Hopefully one day we will be back!

Excellent and amazing staff. The Transportation Children's center daycare program is top notch. My…read morewife and I have been sending my daughter here since she was old enough to attend. She looks forward to going to school everyday and they make learning fun. Between the annual holiday shows the teachers and kids put on and the different fundraisers and raffles you really get a sense of community. The teachers have helped with everything from social skills to potty training. I would highly recommend this daycare.

TCC is wonderful! The infant room teachers are phenomenal. There are two infant rooms, but the…read morestaff really works as a team so they all know every baby. The staff are experienced and clearly enjoy caring for infants. One reason we chose TCC is that it had a higher infant to teacher ratio than other places. I am constantly impressed with how well organized and clean the staff keeps the infant rooms. They do tons of fun and enriching activities with the kids (field trips, music, art). The facility is located within the State Transportation Building and has security for accessing TCC. TCC also has its own outdoor playground on the third floor of the building. There's also free parking for drop-off and pickup. We looked at a lot of daycares and are so glad we chose TCC!

My daughter attends this daycare, and I'm impressed about how caring and attentive the staff are…read more They create such a lovely environment that Aiziya adjusted quickly and now talks about every teacher and child with admiration. Still, Miss Alissa is still her favorite teacher -- she's been incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. I'm grateful to have found a place where my daughter feels safe, happy, and loved. I found the school to be good not only in terms of nurturing, but also for Aiziya's development.

This daycare was infested with roaches that crawled all over the infant room , including the fridge…read morethat contains breast milk and formula. Do not send your children here if you want them to thrive. The director, Ms Mediocre Michelle, is passive aggressive and rude to not only staff but children as well. The building smelt like a dumpster , while a foul odor can be expected from time to time at a facility that changes diapers, the smell was intense and there where no sanitary precautions to minimize the smell. This daycare is extremely overpriced considering the quality of the enviorment is poor and how little the staff are paid and treated.

We couldn't be happier with our daughter's time at FJECC (4 years!). The dedication to early…read morechildhood development is evident in every detail at FJECC - a true preschool. The quality of teaching is exceptional. The teachers are loving, engaged, and highly professional, creating a genuinely supportive and stimulating environment. The thoughtful curriculum seamlessly integrates learning through play, fostering curiosity and essential skills. FJECC has an amazing outdoor space and are recognized as a certified outdoor classroom. This allows the children to explore, learn, and grow in a natural setting every single day - which is incredible to have in the city. The school's location is also perfectly situated--easy for drop-off and pickup, yet nestled in a spot that feels private and safe. We are truly blessed to have found FJECC, and highly, highly recommend!

I was sitting in my daughter's room last year for orientation. The famed "Purple" room no less…read more The teachers talked about all the changes they made, all the activities planned, and your childs daily routine. Then they said the magic phrase: "Nobody will love your kids like you, but we promise to come a close second". And they didn't disappoint. FJECC is a great school to consider and checks all the boxes. The teachers are experienced and know how to teach. Last year, they picked up on my daughter's processing problem, helped me find a speech pathologist, and call to formulate and reformulate the right plan regularly. It all starts at the top with a principal who somehow knows every child and every family. She also knows every public and private school and will help you find the right fit for your child after FJECC. The support staff actually supports from the assistant head Jenny to Stephanie to anyone else. You will get an answer to virtually any question same/next day. The parents and community are also a nice bunch of people who just want to see their kids and yours happy and successfully learning. So yes you should consider FJECC. I wish more schools were run this way. Heck, I wish more businesses could be run like this. PS: No problem if you are not Jewish. The program is about ethics, humanity, play, and learning. You will be welcome here

Have used LCSH for my kids for years from infant through preK. I have had only good experiences and…read moregreat things to say. The infant and toddler room was safe, teachers communicate well, and are caring. The preschool room (2-3years) was also welcoming, caring teachers, and safe. They take the kids to activities like walks, local parks, and keep them safe. The best experience has been pre-K; They are really a comprehensive Pre K program, with 2 teachers / up to 20 kids, and incorporate reading, writing, science, math, field trips, park, library, swimming.. I have toured other pre-K's including expensive private preK's in newton. None of them were up to par with LCSH. LCSH is both quite affordable for its excellent location, and comprehensive. Diverse students are a plus. The other pre-K's including much more expensive private places like Bright Horizon's do not do field trips, swimming, theatre, yoga etc like LCSH incorporates....so, having toured a bunch of other pre-K I love LCSH the most.. Ms Sandra is the contact / local director and she is pretty busy I am sure responsive when needed. The teachers in Pre K have been also very responsive by the app every day, sharing photos, responding to your questions, etc. And accommodating for example I wanted privacy for bathroom for the kids/ dietary restrictions like gelatin etc they were always aware and made sure to follow the preferences. 10/10 recommend.

Our son has been at Little Corner Schoolhouse (Too location) for almost a year now. He started in…read morethe toddler room and has now moved up to he preschool room. He loves it there and therefore we love it there. The teachers do a great job updating the parent communication app (Brightwheel) and I love getting anywhere from 3-10 photos of him doing fun things throughout the day. A brief update of what they did for the day is also posted in the app. Both toddler and preschool teachers send out a monthly curriculum of the theme for the month and what the kids are learning. This is great because then we can reinforce the same themes at home. They mix it up with activities including periodic yoga and children's musicians. If I were to have any more "wants" it would be to go outside more. They do go on walks and to the playground almost daily, depending on weather. I'm all about outdoor time so I would have them out in a drizzle and even when it's cold -- but, this isn't an outdoor school, and they do spend a good amount of time outside. Other big plusses in my book are low teacher turnover and hours (6:30am-6:30pm). We usually do ~8:30am-6pm but it's nice that it's open earlier for those days when I have an early appointment or it's an exceptionally early wake up. It's a welcoming environment and I'm glad my son is happy to run in to play every day.

I never write reviews, but I wanted to write one because YDN has been so amazing for our family…read more From the first day we dropped our child off in the infant room, we have never had any doubts that our child is in wonderful and capable hands. The teachers are so caring and have taught our son so much in the year he has been there. We get incredible photos everyday on the app that bring us so much joy. I've even been approached by other parents at the playground who have seen our son there with YDN and want to let us know how good the teachers are with the kids. Every week there are activities - Hebrew lessons, art projects, puppet shows, music class, and our son is happy and content when we pick him up. We are so grateful to have found the YDN community.

our daughter was at Yal Day New from 9 months old until Preschool. She got a great education in…read moreaddition to lasting friendships. Prices are reasonable. The teachers are OUTSTANDING! Especially Dita in the baby room, you get a full report on what your baby did while you were at work: poop, pee, feeding, sleeping, activity, everything! Every class gets a special YOGA teacher, even the babies! it is the cutest thing ever! Lots of Israeli families and American families too. It is a Jewish curriculum and kosher environment and they learn all the blessings for the foods. There is diversity and most of all, love and caring for your precious ones!!! Highly recommended. Go look at them early, spaces fill up fast, usually there is a waiting list especially for the baby room!