I have two children in preschool and toddlers at Creative Kids and they really enjoy it. They are…read morewell cared for and teachers adore them. My kids enjoy the art and music enrichment classes in addition to their daily activities. They are well fed and the kids enjoy the food. My older son is learning a lot in preschool/pre-K to prepare him for Kindergarten. The school is clean which makes me feel comfortable and secure. I am happy to send my kids there and would recommend to other families.

My 3 year old daughter loves this school. As a parent, I love it even more. This school has it…read moreall! Aside from academics, she's learning music, art, dance, gets regular exercise and loves her teachers. A huge selling point for me is the teachers speak multiple languages with the kids. My daughter is 3 and she's already speaking 3 languages: English, French and Russian!

Recently became a parent at GNS via the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP)…read more I had many reasons to be nervous about my kiddo starting preschool - pretty big aversion to playing with other children, having essentially no daycare/nanny experience, loud "no school!" when the idea was brought up periodically in attempts to make it less foreign, being a picky eater, etc. True story - when we did a classroom visit, where families can come and see the school, be in the classrooms, and meet the teachers, my kiddo said "why do I like school?" 5 minutes into it and the rest is history (currently in the making). The thought "oh, I can leave my kiddo here" came to me pretty unexpectedly and clearly during that visit, and I legit got pretty emotional. The other reviews ring true. If GNS interests you even a little bit, I highly recommend that you check it out for yourself.

Our daughter is in her second year at Garden Nursery School and it has been such a wonderful and…read moresupportive first school experience for her. We love that it is play-based and emphasizes socio-emotional learning, and the community that is created through the cooperative structure. It is such a welcoming environment with teachers and a director that truly appreciate the uniqueness of each child. Being new to the area, we have appreciated the chance to get to know the other families beyond a hello at dropoff. Our daughter has so much fun with all the art projects, and being able to run around with her friends in the garden, and as parents, it has been the perfect opportunity to have a part in sharing the experience with her. We love GNS!

Our family is extremely fortunate and blessed that our son's first social experience was at Solbe…read more He started school when he was just one year old, and was greeted with unparalleled love every day by his class teacher, all the other teachers, the director, and the chef. Now, he runs out the door and into his classroom. This 2 years old ability to love others and accept himself is on full display not only at Solbe, but also at the park, the supermarket, and on trips, where he greets everyone with a smile and a "Hello!" As parents, I am most grateful for : Solbe's nutrition system, the best in the US. Three meals a day, chefs prepare fresh, nutritious, and varied menus, allowing our young children to experience a wide variety of foods and get the most nutrition. So I can forgive myself when I serve him just chicken nuggets at dinner :) Furthermore, from such a young age, the teachers provide new art experiences every day. My son loves drawing, talking, singing, dancing, and running around--all of these activities are spontaneous and active. Thanks to Solbe, his brain, mind, and motor skills have developed remarkably, and most importantly, he seems very happy. So I can forgive myself when I let him watch TV before dinner time :) I am grateful to the teachers and staff who provide the world's best early education, nutrition, with a big love spirit and we truly appreciate their professionalism.

"My daughter loves SolBe. The teachers are very loving and welcoming. She always has fun,…read morelearning-filled activities to do and has made great new friends. She loves going to school every day."

I highly recommend Barbaras daycare. My daughter loved being there, especially the large selection…read moreof books. Her outdoor space is shaded and she has a great screened in porch. Barbara cooked homemade meals that my daughter loved.

Kathy and Shannon are incredible! I was hesitant about returning to work as a first time mother and…read moreafter visiting with them, I felt such a relief at the wonderful environment they create. Not only does my child have a consistent nap and feeding schedule, but Kathy and Shannon make the effort to provide helpful suggestions as you navigate all of the changes a baby goes through from clothing sizes, diaper sizes, feeding, teething, etc. Also, they take the children outside each day and share photo updates so you can see what they are learning! The personal touches and socializing for both children and parents is unparalleled. Our child has created new friendships, my husband and I have met other new parents to hang out with. Our child truly enjoys each day at Tiny Tots and is thriving. Thanks again Kathy and Shannon for all that you do!

Kathy and Shannon take care of the kids like they are family. They got our baby on a regular nap…read moreschedule and they get him outside every day. We get pictures all day long.

We enrolled our then 1.2 year old daughter at Panda after touring atleast 3 different daycares in…read morethat area and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. Clearly the standards at Panda are high - be it hygiene, the rich interactions between the teachers and students , the curriculum designed to encourage individual play as well as peer learning, the involvement of the staff and the attention to parents feedback by the management. My now 4.5 year old confident, happy and creative child blossomed in this daycare and all the kind teachers will forever be a part of her memories. I would recommend Panda to all my family and friends in a heartbeat! Thank you Panda for being an important part of shaping my daughter and preparing her for the real world.

From the owner: Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center…read morecombining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to kindergarten entry. The Panda Bilingual Daycare curriculum is inspired by many of the tenets of Maria Montessori's educational theory and practice, along with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and our own unique features. The core of the Montessori curriculum is divided into four main areas: sensory, practical life, language, and mathematics. Many of the materials and methods we use are derived from her work. The children will also explore cultural, scientific and historical subjects such as geography, geology, zoology and botany at levels appropriate to their development.

Our son started attending BCJ at just 5 months old and is now nearly 3.5 and absolutely thriving!…read moreDomitila has been a wonderful partner to us raising our son and supporting his development over the past 3 years, she has truly become a part of our family. The intimate setting of BCJ allowed our son to develop close, deep friendships while also receiving the care and attention he'd receive from a family member. I highly recommend BCJ for any family looking for care for their child.

Our 3.5 year old son has been at BCJ since he was 4 mo old. It is a warm yet very structured…read moreenvironment, has great hours, provides meals and has a wonderful big backyard. My child adores his teachers and loves going to school. He has required EI services for years and they were incredibly compassionate and willing to help him grow in any way they could. BCJ is a part of our family and we are so thankful we found them.

I love this daycare! My son has been going here since he was 1 he's 4 now and graduating preschool…read more My son has learned so much while being here. Great staff amazing teachers and divorce! I'll be sad when he graduates into kindergarten.

An absolutely great daycare. My daughter has been at KB since she was three months old (she is now…read morealmost 2). For anyone contemplating that first drop off after maternity leave, you know its not easy! The staff at KB couldn't have eased my transition back to work anymore, they were kind, flexible and caring. The teachers in the infant room are truly passionate about the care they provide their babies and as the babies grow, it is clear they love their teachers too. Its not unusual to find several older babies hugging one of the teachers there. The infant room teachers do a great job keeping parents involved in their kids' milestone development and help in the transition from bottles to solid food. They truly feel like a part of your family and help to trouble shoot any issue your baby may be having. After they infant room our daughter transitioned to the first toddler room and they made sure that transition was as smooth as possible. They recognize that little kids have a hard time with change but they make it very easy on them and gradually have them spend more time in their new rooms. Our daughter absolutely loves the toddler room- not only is it such a fun indoor space with a huge play area but she also loves her teachers and friends (and talks about them at home often). The teachers are creative in all their activities with and it is clear that the kids just love being there. It is not unusual for us to go pick our daughter up and have to wait a while for her to finish showing us all the things she's playing with. Sometimes we're sure she doesn't want to come back home so soon! Another great thing about KB is that the kids love it but also they learn a lot. Finally, the center is great with parents. They understand that if a child is at daycare it means parents likely work and have busy schedules. The center director is approachable, understanding and flexible. I am about to have my second baby (who will definitely be in the infant room later this year) and they are great about not just guaranteeing that baby #2 will enroll but also in saving my older daughter's spot since she'll likely be out while I'm on maternity leave. I simply don't have enough good things to say about the staff and the space at KB. I highly recommend this center.

They don't follow guidelines. They also understaff. I was shocked to find a door out to the parking…read morelot with no lock or child safety lock either. Avoid at all costs. Owner is more interested in their fleet of cars than child enrichment. Or even safety

Our son is very fortunate to have grown up with the Scalliwags class and be exposed to so many…read morelearning experiences.

TLDR: This is the best decision you will make for your…read morechild. Don't look anywhere else. Stepping Stones is amazing. The people are amazing. Longer version: First thing I want to say is I am bummed I've ever given a 5 star rating, or that there isn't a 6 star option for places that are just way above and beyond. Stepping Stones is honestly in a separate class. We brought our daughter here when she was 4 months old. We did a ton of research before she was even born because we wanted to make sure we were choosing the right place for our future kid, and for us. The transition process was much tougher on us than it was on her. She got into a groove so quickly. Stepping Stones is a collection of amazing, talented, caring people. I would like to name a couple of the teachers we worked most closely with, but honestly everyone we met we interacted with a number of times (either pick up, drop off, or when a teacher was on vacation)... and everyone was awesome. Elizabeth is available whenever you need her. Everyone, honestly. Stepping Stones felt (actually, still feels!) completely like an extension of our family. Unfortunately we had to leave after covid hit because we moved this summer. We considered trying to make it work despite being 45 minutes away, in the wrong direction, but just couldn't with our schedules. If we could have we absolutely would. Our daughter enjoyed going every day. They are amazing at keeping families in the loop. The small "class" sizes were great, and I never felt like there was ever a time my kid wasn't being paid attention to. She seemed to really be growing a lot while she was there. The other kids were great. We had her on a special diet for most of the time she was there (cow's milk allergy) and it was not an issue. It was a really secure feeling. They respond to any question you have, and proactively give you ideas for what to do with them during a pandemic. There aren't many businesses where you feel like you get everything you could have wanted.. but honestly feels like Stepping Stones was the best decision we've ever made. Thank you guys so much!!

I had to come back and rate Stepping Stone again. We moved in July from Watertown and transferred…read moreour son to another daycare. It was a nightmare. It wasn't a good fit. I was frustrated and confused because my son had such a wonderful experience at Stepping Stone. I reached out to the Administrator, Elizabeth to ask for help, suggestions, feedback, etc. I was at a loss. She not only helped me understand more about the work she taught at her establishment but helped me find a new daycare for my son. She offered to speak with new teachers even come and observe. She went above and beyond. I mean WAY above and beyond for me and my family. If you are lucky enough to get a spot at Stepping Stone, take it.