We have had our daughter there for a year now. No concerns so far, our child is very happy there…read more It feels very safe. Teachers also inspire confidence. Although it should not be an argument, the price feels much more reasonable than other daycares throughout Boston. We can only recommend it.

My 2 year old son has been going to this daycare for several months now and absolutely loves it!…read moreHere are some of the many reasons we love the daycare: It is a newer daycare and so the facility is brand new. The director offered us several tours and drop ins to be sure our son (and we) were ready for daycare. The location is close to a park for daytime walks and playtime and also has an indoor playspace should the weather be too hot or too cold (this allows the kiddos to run off steam either way). The staff have been excellent with helping to assist us with the potty training process by offering the big potty (they are toddler sized toilets). The staff are always friendly and offer daily updates with a daily "report card" detailing what was done throughout the day, what my son ate, and how long he napped. The staff are very flexible with our schedule as far as hours and days are concerned. The online payment system is convienient for monthly tuition payments as well. Overall, our family is happy to have chosen Beacon Childcare. There are pictures of the indoor areas at: http://momtrusted.com/childcare/preschool-in-allston-beacon-child-care-d76786e64315 If you have any questions, call the center, or email the Director, Ms.Vijaya: director@beaconchildcare.com.

We had our child here for eight months and found the owner extremely unprofessional and cared more…read morefor her bottom line than for the children. There was very little consistency among the teachers. We also were lied to on several occasions about new policies and change in staff. I would not send your child here.

We joined Arc-en-Ciel about 2 years ago and couldn't be any happier! The setting is very nice and…read morecalm and allows for our 2 kids to escape the noise and stress of the city. The facility is very clean and wonderfully decorated. The teachers are very experienced, absolutely loving and caring and provide the best support for an happy development of our little ones. And it is not insignificant to say that the staff is very stable. It is a Montessori school and the program is excellent, allowing the kids to learn a lot from early on while playing. We do also appreciate the service that is very close to the families, communication provided by the staff and director is clear and they are genuinely interested in providing the best quality. We thought we were just a number in our previous daycare and we feel part of a family at Arc-en-Ciel!

Hafida & her staff are absolutely wonderful. My son has been at XYZ for two years and we'll be so…read moresad when he moves on to preschool. They provide many opportunities for both learning and for unstructured play; my son has learned so much there. They also include nutritious meals and snacks for the children. My son is always excited to see the staff in the morning and runs to hug them. They're great about sending photos/videos/updates, especially on the rare days that drop-off happens to include crying. I highly recommend this daycare!

Great place for kids and families! We came in a Saturday in July and it was not packed!! There was…read morea sign at the parking lot saying the water park was closed but it wasn't, maybe the sun kept the crowds away....? There are bathrooms here, as well! Clean ones!!!! Plenty of shades areas and play areas for each age group (toddlers and 5-12).

I had a very bad experience with Soule and I had to withdraw my toddler daughter after 3 days. In…read moreshort, the problem is management and, perhaps, its culture. Before I explain what happened, I should note that Soule was the only school that did in-person tours in the peak of the pandemic in February whereas every single school/daycare was doing it remotely. I think that says something... After I enrolled my child, I was told that a week before the official start day, she will come in everyday for an hour with me accompanying her in the classroom. Third day of that transition week, I was told to wait outside as she seemed to be doing fine alone. I left briefly to go to Starbucks to pick up a cup of coffee. When I returned, I found her crying, and I was told that I should stick around because it is the transition period. At week 2, which is the official start week, on Monday I did stick around whole day, because that is what I assumed I was supposed to be doing. Nobody gave me any instructions or explained me any plan. At 10am, they took her out since she was crying asking me to take her home. That did not sound right to me, because she will never get used to the place if I take her home after each cry. So, I gave her some food and I let her go inside again. They had a tendency to say goodbye throughout the day, eager to send us home. I stayed and assisted her to nap there. I thought this was weird as I cannot spend my days like that sticking around whole day, so I asked them to come up with a plan. They said I should leave her in the morning and go home because when she knows that I am outside, she will try to go out and cry. I agreed. The plan was that I was going to leave her half a day for two days and on the third day we would try full day. This plan was reasonable to me, because she was not doing terribly bad at all: she loved the toys and the school, but she needed to learn to stay there without me. Btw, I should note that I did not even do sleep training with her since I am not ok letting her cry for long periods of time. But, our original plan was good, because she seemed to be doing fine. An hour later, the director calls me and says, they decided to switch her enrollment to half day for that month because it is too stressful for her. When I said let me think about it, she says, no, that is what we decided! So, they are making a decision by themselves without thinking about my personal circumstances. I am a single mom who needs to return to her full time job. This was very disturbing for me. I talked to some friends with kids. They all found this whole thing very strange. They all thought that it is their job to entertain/distract her so that she does not cry; they thought that it should not be up to them to make a decision unilaterally. I needed them to do their part so that she gets used to the place as soon as possible. "She cried, take her home" is not a solution. Plus, this created extreme anxiety for me as I could not rely on them to organize my life. I decided to try one-two more days. I found myself calling/texting them to see how she is doing. The second day, nobody even replied to my texts. Somebody should have explained me how the communication was going to work (e.g., they would check with me in mid day, or just reach out to me only if there is an issue). None of that. No explanation of the processes. I talked to the director and explained her all my thoughts. (Oh, btw, the director also said the center is getting rid of all the Covid rules which prompted her to resign.) She kept saying that I am right. But, I don't think that she cares, as she is leaving anyways. Where does the process break? I think the lead teacher has as much responsibility as the director in making sure that there is proper communication with the parent, educating the parent, and setting the expectations of the parent. After we made a plan together, what did she say to the director which made her call me and tell me that they are changing her enrollment without my consent? Plans, of course, can change. I was not going to torment my child if she was not adjusting well, but it should not be up to the school to make a decision without my consent. I am the customer. I eventually decided to cancel her enrollment (which the director offered me), because I could not trust what kind of uncertainty and unreliability was waiting for me in the future. I need reliable care. I do not recommend this place. The core of the problem perhaps is that they have a state institution mentality, which they are. They are employees of the city of Brookline. Private daycares care so much about customer satisfaction and their ratings; the directors seem to be hovering around to make sure that the place is functioning properly. I got the impression that the director of Soule was jaded. Not sure if the new one can change the culture because incentives most likely are there to stay.

My son absolutely loves Ms. Nadirah and so do I! She puts so much effort it to providing both care…read moreand age appropriate fun. She works on skills to ensure my son meets all his milestones and I can already see his progress. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare!

With Open Arms Daycare is the best. Our infant daughter smiles like crazy every morning when we…read moredrop her off. Joyce and team genuinely care about the children. The feeling is mutual. Can't recommend this place enough for parents looking for a fairly-priced option without sacrificing on quality.

Couldn't be more pleased with the care my daughter receives while at Magcial Years,read more

I changed daycares months ago and this daycare hands down is amazing. The center is VERY clean and…read moreorganized. The staff are all excellent!! Miss Nikki and Miss Stephanie take great care of my son and even helped him through his tough transition. If your looking for a daycare that takes great care of your child, clean, organized and with responsible staff, this is your place! Communication is excellent and I can't say enough how much we love it!

Dear Tagoush, Like…read morerippling rings on a pond, your encouraging words, your kindness, and your assuring smiles are all going places. One of those places is Indiana where I am writing from and where I returned from visiting my cousins family and helping her with kids. I just cannot forget your professionalism and patience with which you treated my cousin's kids. You truly have a way with things. Thank you for making learning a joy for our kids and for being someone who we can always turn to when things get difficult. You are one of those teachers who are remembered not only for what they taught but also for what they are. Bless You!

We love love love Tagoush! My daughter has been enrolled at Blooming Minds Day Care for over 2 1/2…read moreyears. She loves it there and Tagoush so much that she often doesn't want to leave.