I really cannot say enough about Amys Cozy Corner! My…read moredaughter has been going here for about 1 1/2 years. She started off in the infant room with Maria, who was so amazing with her.. My daughter cried almost every time I picked her up to leave! She then transitioned to the toddler room but still tried to sneak down the hall at drop off to Maria's room for the longest time! Now, she is just over 2 years old and can recite her ABCs, count to 20, almost spell her 8 letter name, loves to "read" and "write" and recite any nursery rhyme you can think of! However the main reason I felt compelled to write this review was when she started to count backwards from 10! Perfectly every time! I scrambled to look up this stage of learning online and found out it was common for four year olds! Of course my daughter is the smartest one of all! But truly this is 100% because of the learning received at Amys Cozy Corner. She loves going to school each day and I have 100% confidence leaving her here. Almost always, Amy is in the toddler room singing to a captivated audience of toddlers. The staff are amazing, consistent, fair and really care about teaching these kids, not just babysitting. I have stacks of amazing art work that comes home every day and I love the fun activities they plan for the kids; most recent was Pancake Tuesday where Mari dressed like a chef and cooked pancakes for the kids! The outdoor play space is great, safe and big enough for the kids. They are great at accommodating my crazy schedule when I'm running late. They are flexible when I need an extra day of care but always check to make sure they have enough staff to cover. If you're considering Daycare in Marblehead, look no further!

Our boy is at Amy's and we absolutely love it. We feel comfortable knowing he's well cared for and…read moreloved all day long. They are so accommodating to our changing whims and so helpful to us as new parents. The owner is great and loves what she does and the teachers are amazing with the kids and babies.

Awesome Audience and Super Staff! We were honored to entertain the students and staff with two…read moreshows at Beverly's Next Generation Children's Center with our musical ventriloquist comedy. Special thanks to the children who joined us in the first show to play tambourines, maracas, and drumsticks. In the second show for older children, others volunteered to demonstrate their new ventriloquial skills after choosing a puppet of their choice from the big drum case. Volunteers were encouraged to say their first name into the microphone and try moving the puppet's mouth three times as they said "One, Two, Three" with their new puppet voice. Special thanks to Mr. Jarod, the teacher who volunteered to be our HUMAN DUMMY! He wore our ventriloquist face mask, played the "ringy, dingy, thingy" and "sang" our "No Bully Zone" original song with Chelsea The Chimpanzee. (No, they did not sing at the same time... we're not that good!)

We have been at this daycare for 2 years and have had a wonderful experience. It is a loving and…read morecaring environment. They do "homework" in daycare to ensure they are advancing academically for their age. If there is a concern, such as speech, Lisa will have a discussion to allow you to take the next step. The weekly rate of the daycare is very affordable and includes snack and lunch. Our daughter loves going to this daycare and has made many friends and is right where she should be developmentally. I would highly recommend this facility.

I rarely leave reviews but wanted to in the support of the best teachers and care providers we ever…read morecould have asked for in our community. Erolynn in Room 4 has been an instrumental educator for our wild and very extroverted 2 yr old. He comes home having learned new skills, song, words, animals, good behaviors, etc that I know for 100% have come from her style of gentle nurturing and support. If it was possible to keep him in her class through his daycare years I would, and I've tried:) She has taught him how to interact "gentle" with his peers and others, giving him and his classmates so much love it's expanded his horizons exponentially. He rushes to see her every day and has meant so much. As we enter into the last week of a wonderful year, I couldn't imagine leaving a review without recognizing the amazing staff that greet every family with so much enthusiasm and vigor each day, Ms Patty and Ms Andrea bring the kids in pumped for a fun day where they feel so loved. Abby and Joan and Ally in the preschool class are exceptional at nurturing young minds and young big emotions with our 4 yr old, helping him articulate and express his interests, make friendships and be respectful to themselves and others. Finally the swim staff, Brendan & Danielle who have helped generate a love of the water, safety, fun and excitement are incredible. There have been so many wonderful people that are a part of this place, we are so grateful.

Pulled my kid from one classroom because she was being emotionally abused, and then I thought she…read morewas ok for a year, but come to find out she hasn't spoken all year in her class. She is basically mute, and they didn't tell me or ever once encourage her to speak. I told the director, Stephanie about the multiple OTHER policy violations I noticed and she did absolutely nothing about it, so I pulled her out, reported them to the state, and I'm sending my kid to therapy. Don't send your kids here, there is an investigation forthcoming. I have seen other small children being pulled up from the floor by their arms and being called names. This place is rife with abuse.

My son has been attending Rosario's since he was 8 months old. He is now 18 months and has…read moredeveloped so much due to her loving care. He loves getting dropped off everyday, is provided breakfast and lunch, and we have total peace of mind that he is safe and learning! My favorite part about Rosario's is the curriculum she has implemented for the toddler age kids. They sing, dance, paint, color, read and build on a regular basis. Rosario also teaches practical life skills like teeth brushing, cleaning up, and work on potty training. The ratio is also amazing as Rosario has assistant staff members to help with everyone! Rosario's Family Daycare is the best thing that has happened to us as parents. We feel so lucky to have a slot!

My son's daycare is a second home for him. He's not only safe and well-cared for, but he's…read moregenuinely happy to go every day. The special bond he's formed with the staff is heartwarming. I have peace of mind knowing he's learning and growing in a secure and nurturing environment. Highly recommended!

Very disappointed with how things were handled today at the Marblehead YMCA. All last summer and…read moreeven this past week, our kids were allowed to go down the slide without issue. Suddenly today (July 13 around 1:30 PM), we were told our daughter couldn't use the slide without passing a swim test -- something we were never informed about, and something that's not listed anywhere online. What's worse is that the rules seem to change depending on which lifeguard is working. When I asked for a full list of pool rules (just like I previously asked for slide/indoor pool hours), no one -- not the lifeguards or front desk staff -- could give me any answers. The so-called "manager" on duty refused to give her name, was incredibly rude, and wouldn't explain why the rules had changed or where I could even find them. Her only explanation was, "New year, new rules." That's not an acceptable - she was extremely unprofessional, disrespectful and rude! For the record, I even called in June to ask specifically about the indoor slide and was told nothing about swim tests or new restrictions. YMCA members deserve consistency, transparency, and basic respect. Right now, that's not what we're getting at the Marblehead location.

Long time member using the new locker room until Men's is rehabbed. Needs a bench in the changing…read morerooms to put on pants and shoes. Someone is going to fall in one of these rooms especially with the wet floors, as the only place to sit is on the toilet seat to get dressed. An 18" bench right outside each shower would be a big help. Also, a small shelf in the shower for toiletries etc. Also, lockers are on the small side but I can live with Thank you, Paul Girard, Nahant.

My infant attends Little Beginnings and I have noticed a change in him (in a good way). I was…read moreskeptical with the whole daycare idea since I am a new mother and it is my first born but I was eager to get back to work and choose the right environment for my child to learn and develop milestones along the way. Little beginnings welcomed my child and I by giving us a tour of the daycare and telling us about the enrollment process. They made sure to point out their cleaning and sanitation process as you may know kids can spread germs easily and they also showed me where they would have snack, nap, and play time. They have different classes for all ages which is great. I would recommend for those who are new to the daycare experience and ask for a tour.

I went to sign my daughter up. The doorbell wasn't working. It's between two large mechanic shop …read more. and it doesn't seem like a good structure base for toddlers that's transitioning into kindergarten. And there is bad communication with the director and staff.

I have known Di Ciruolo for several years now and I'm so proud and excited to endorse her business!…read moreEver since I've been a mom, Di has offered help in recruiting nannys for me! I'm beyond busy and overwhelmed (Aren't most moms?) much of the time, especially since the addition of baby #2. I'm not sure where or how Di (mom of 2) finds time to do what she does (she must be superwoman) but she tirelessly sorts through resumes to find the most appropriate nanny for each family! I am so thankful to have her in my life and I know that any time I need professional help (and, knowing that the person is a safe, decent member of society) that she will be there for me! Can't recommend Di or SITTER STUDIO highly enough!

Last time my sister and I had dinner together, I could tell she had her hands full and LITERALLY…read moreoffered to hold her baby so that she could eat a meal with two free hands. She is freshly coming off of moving into a new home with two babies... a two and a half year old fun and feisty young girl and a 4 month old colicky baby. On top of that, her husband had the new house in a state of construction chaos! Needless to say, she was feeling MORE than overwhelmed. I suggested that she check out Sitter Studio, as I'd heard good things. Dianna Ciruolo came to the rescue and went out of her way to interview several candidates to be her mother's helper so that my sister could finally unpack some boxes! She could not be happier. There is no greater gift to a new mom other than the gift of time, and Di went out of her way to find someone qualified to help. They have weekly dates now and this mother's helper has greatly come to the rescue!

Our child has been going to Cindy's for almost a year now; since around 6 months old and we are so…read morehappy with her environment. Cindy not only provides a clean (I mean SPOTLESS!) safe and very "home-like" space for our child, she's has been super helpful for me as a first time mom in everything from introducing solids, getting on a regular nap schedule, transitioning from breast milk to cown's milk, you name it. We've also been quite picky about what our child eats and Cindy has been so flexible, patient and accommodating. Cindy also provides breakfast, lunch, snack and milk - I can't overstate what a huge benefit this is. Not having to pack lunch or worry about breakfast before we head to work in the AM is so great! She also provides wipes so all we have to worry about is diapers. We interviewed several daycare options in the area and felt this was the best fit and we have been happy with our decision ever since. I would recommend Cindy to any family looking for childcare at any age - I've seen her work with the older kids and am impressed and amazed by her ability to simultaneously manage an infant, toddlers and pre-school aged kids - keeping them all entertained and with a wide range of age appropriate toys and activities. She's amazing!

From the owner: Cindy's Family Daycare is a licensed, at-home day care service located in Lynn, MA on the…read moreSwampscott line. Established in 1992, My Daycare is a place where all children enrolled are treated with love and respect. My most fundamental objective is to provide your child a safe, clean and comforting environment. I provide my children, from ages 8 weeks to 5 years, with the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of activities and provide them with the resources to foster their growth into bright, engaging and unique individuals. I also do age appropriate teaching and will help prepare your child for kindergarten. My current capacity is eight children with six children on a daily basis. My $250/week rate includes a day of full-time care, all meals, snacks and teaching materials . All my spots are filled right now but please feel free to call anytime to check on any updates. I am walking distance from the Swampscott commuter rail stop and provide easy access to Route 1A and Boston for daily car commute.