10/10 highly recommend brighter beginnings! My daughter…read morestarted here at 3 months old and I couldn't be happier with the experience we have had room 3 (the infant room) MS VIRGEN is amazing! Our daughter has such a strong bond with her and is always happy and smiling when I pick her up at the end of the day, Ms Virgen truly treats those babies as if they were her own and I couldn't have asked for anything better! Her and Nicole (who is also amazing!) read books to the babies, do arts and crafts, and make sure all babies get equal love and attention. The room is cleaned daily and their sick policies protect our little ones from spreading illnesses. They have a huge fenced in backyard with play structures and activities for the older kids. They frequently take the babies on walks with strollers. They also post the cutest pictures on their daycare app, which is nice to see while you are away from your child. Lily is awesome and runs a great facility. She is easy to work with and has always accommodated our needs without issue. My boyfriend and I both cried on our daughter's last day here (due to relocation). It was truly heartbreaking leaving this place behind as we knew how loved and well taken care of our daughter was in their care. I have nothing but great things to say and if you get lucky enough to send your child here, I promise you and your kiddo will be more than pleased with your experience

Cannot say enough nice things about Brighter Beginnings! Lilly, the Director, is amazing and really…read moreadds a personal touch to the center. They were very flexible with our needs, during a difficult transition through relocation/new jobs. Our son was enthusiastic about going to daycare each day and loved the teachers and friends he made. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My children have been attending Rise & Shine academy in South Hadley for the past year. The staff…read morecreate a fun and unique curriculum. I can tell they personalize it for each classroom by the activities and crafts they create. The director makes an effort to schedule activities from the community at the daycare such as having performers. Staff also put on activities after hours including a summer picnic and Halloween trick or treating at the center.

From the owner: A program of Criterion Child Enrichment, Rise & Shine Academy (RSA), provides quality child care…read moreservices to families of children between 6 weeks (Infants) and 5 years of age (Preschool). The centers are open Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Each classroom offers a developmentally appropriate program designed to promote skill development and social competency in a safe and nurturing environment. Classroom teachers are certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and have experience caring for and educating young children. Parents are encouraged to become active participants in their child's program through daily communication, parent-teacher conferences, participation in family activities and an open invitation to visit the classroom at any time. Rise & Shine Academy (RSA) is proud to offer a unique program designed to teach preschoolers the early language and literacy skills necessary for later school success. This program is called ELF (Early Literacy Focus). ELF includes three literacy programs that serve to enrich our preschool curriculum: Language for Learning, Reading Mastery and Reading Mastery Plus. Rise & Shine Academy also offers our newest enrichment program, MATH MAGIC. MATH MAGIC incorporates Direct Instruction mathematics program entitled: Connecting Math Concepts. Call us for more information about these programs for preschoolers and schedule a tour to visit our early education and care facility.

PLAYFUL MINDS in Chicopee: (They blocked me since I left this review to try to silence me or "shut…read moreme up") But this needs to be shared so parents know. If it were possible to leave ZERO stars, I would. This place is disgusting. They discriminate against children with disabilities and their staff isn't qualified or professional and play favorites. The "teachers" called my child "mean," "uncontrollable" and "dangerous"-- he is 2, not Hulk Hogan. My child has come home in poop and sopping clothing multiple times, even though he is sent in with packs of diapers and extra clothes. A staff member had my son in a high chair with no food or toys for 16 minutes (I watched and timed it on their cameras). This is a restrictive time out punishment. Another incident, the director (who was terminated for leaking confidential information) also had him in the office, in the corner blocked with a chair. Oh and don't call them out on any of their discrepancies, because then they'll look for a reason to kick your kid out. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. It's a joke of business.

Great school! Good curriculum, smart teachers, and cozy environment. My son attends preschool here…read moreand is thriving

An amazing school for preschool level children. The teachers and true community of parents create…read moresuch a wonderful experience and as your child grows here you understand how special this place is.

We've had our daughter at Nonotuck for 3 years and could not be happier. All of the teachers and…read moreadministrators are stellar--very knowledgable, well trained, caring and attentive. The open, emergent curriculum fosters imagination, creativity and confidence, and gets the kids outside and moving their bodies frequently throughout the day. The school's focus on social and emotional skills has been a great benefit as well. We often comment that children from Nonotuck seem to have an easier time sharing and navigating conflict with other children. Nonotuck also offers a cooperative community of families and teachers working together to not only raise strong, intelligent, confident children, but also to support parents and families as they work through the challenges of raising children. Many friendships are made between children and parents alike.

As a parent, finding a daycare you can truly trust is priceless--and My Magic World Daycare has…read moreexceeded all of our expectations. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to each child's growth and well-being. From the moment we walked through the door, we felt welcomed and supported. The owner, Georgina, creates a safe, fun, and educational environment where kids are encouraged to learn, play, and thrive. The bilingual program is also a huge plus, helping children become more confident and well-rounded. My child looks forward to going every day, which speaks volumes! If you're looking for a daycare that treats your children like family, this is the place. I highly recommend My Magic World Daycare to any parent searching for a reliable, loving, and professional childcare provider.

As the new year is just around the corner so is a new look on My Magic World Daycare!…read more With new management, There is a new approach to My Magic World Daycare. The teachers are warm and inviting and truly care about their little ones daily needs as well as looking into the future and preparing them for the next step. Curriculum is being updated and teachers are attending trainings and 1 on 1 assistance with their lesson plans. The four season porch is absolutely unique and something I have never seen in a daycare. The children are able to experience all elements without getting muddy and bit by mosquitoes. They're able to watch and listen to the rain coming down as well as enjoying the beauty of the ground getting covered with a blanket of white snow.

My daughter was a student at Children First Day School. I pulled her last month because she came…read morehome wearing a diaper under her underwear. She is fully potty trained, and was before she started at CF. She had a sudden onset of potty regression in the two weeks before I found her diapered. CF shockingly took no responsibility and had no explanation for who diapered her, who handled my daughter's naked body. I pulled her shortly thereafter. The situation left me disturbed and I want to inform other parents so they can be on the lookout for their own children. They confused my daughter, sent her mixed messages, undermined me and lied to me repeatedly. I don't care to be a bystander in case it is being done to other children. Do not send your children here.

Children First proved to be a very strict educational environment…read more Children are being analyzed every step of the way and criticized for every little thing they do not taking into account their level of development but the level of teacher's annoyance at their behavior which is appropriate more or less for preschoolers. Being humiliated for not making the right choice happens all the time. I experienced fist hand how a teacher made a little boy cry because he chose corn chips which had 3 organic ingredients and a low sodium content over a little juice box made of concentrate and 52 grams of sugar...I was appalled at this especially since it was lunch and the teacher wanted the child to have his 52 grams of sugar juice box instead of the simple organic corn chips...The little boy was crying really hard and the teacher took him out of the classroom making him feel humiliated even more... They are very concerned about being on schedule making staff and children alike experience high levels of stress. One time they had the children outside for only 5 minutes after having them get dressed for half an hour just because it was only 11:15 and lunch time making some children cry and experience disappointment after working so hard at getting ready for being outside for only 5 minutes... Outside time is another issue: they do not allow more than 5- 30 min of outside time in the morning and in the afternoon; teachers would rather finish up their chores before heading outside around 4 pm when nap time usually is done at 2 pm... Communication is only done online between the teachers. While it's good to be on the same page with everybody, a lot of the staff people are barely allowed to have time to read through everything and then they are criticized for not having the right approach to a certain situation/ child. There is a lot of talking around behind closed doors about teachers, parents and children as well making it difficult for transparency and good and honest communication. Children First is a somewhat good school, but being so strict and overly concerned about time makes the whole atmosphere be stressful and consequently not too many smiles on the children's faces who are kept inside so much amount of the daytime. Another thing that made me reconsider is that they fired a teacher for being home with her sick child for 3 separate days. Her child got sick at this school and they still fired her and it was done not in person, but on the phone... Supporting such an inconsiderate, harsh and strict educational and work environment would be equal to supporting inhumanity towards children, parents and teachers alike.

Saw a bunch of negative reviews from what I presume were students, and what student doesn't hate…read moretheir school?

As a former student, this school is terrible. The teachers, with a handful of exceptions, is…read morehorrible, and clearly picks favorites. I have had multiple teachers literally scream insults in my face. I also have had teachers steal things from me. While i went here, there was also a really bad bullying issue in my class, and the staff did nothing about it. The lunch is practically in-edible, and I've gotten sick from it multiple times. The nurse is horrible, she constantly insulted me and other students, and would refuse to see me if she didn't feel like it. The education is okay, but for sure not the best. They are also horrible with students who have learning differences, coming from someone who has learning differences. If I could change my choice to go here, I would. Please do not make your kids go through the experience of going here.

They were good with our kids but have questionable billing practices and poor customer service.read more