I cannot stress how pleased I am with the love and attention that my son receives from the entire…read morestaff here at Melrose Kindercare. He has been attending since the age of four months and I am so impressed with this facility. Ms. Krystal and Ms. Sally have been with him since the beginning and they truly go out of their way to ensure that he is happy and thriving. My son is so attached to each of them, and this is because they provide him with constant love and attention. I love the feeling of going to work every day without any stress/anxiety about how my son is doing. I know he is in good hands and that means the world to me!! Recently, a new teacher, Ms. Vania was added to their staff, and she too is so kind and attentive. Now that my son is older, he has been moved to the toddler room. He has four teachers-Ms. Kaitlin, Ms. Addie, Ms. Kassandra, and Ms. Mackayla. I am so pleased with my son's progress. When he is dropped off each morning, he is happy and NEVER gives us any reason to worry. Paula has recently been promoted to the director position, and I can't think of anyone more deserving of this role. I would highly recommend this facility to any parent that is considering it. You cannot put a price on your child's happiness and well-being. I can't thank Kindercare Melrose enough!! Also, I am FOREVER grateful for Ms. Sally and Ms. Krystal. They have truly made such a positive impact on my son, and I will always appreciate them.

Our family had a great experience with Melrose Kindercare. We were only there for a short period of…read moretime (not due to anything related to Melrose KC) but in that time my 12mo daughter learned so much, bonded with her teachers, and was happy and cared for!

We absolutely adore RCCC and its staff. The center fosters a powerful sense of community among…read morestaff and families by facilitating opportunities for constant engagement. I recall visiting multiple daycares before enrolling our daughter. While the corporate daycares seemed fine, I couldn't escape the sense that most of the staff members we encountered saw their job as mostly just that: a job. The vibe from RCCC staff felt very different. The staff seemed engaged in their roles in a deeper way - they maintained a sense of high professionalism in parallel with an abiding affection for the children that transcended a paycheck. One shouldn't undersell their professionalism, though. The staff will happily discuss the philosophy behind their tactics for stimulating the children's development - a goal that they ceaselessly pursue. People say that no one will ever care for your child the way that you (as a parent do). Maybe so, but the RCCC team comes awfully close.

Both my kids attend RCCC and it is about as special a place as you can get; so much so that I…read morecontinue to schlep my kids there after moving from Cambridge to Brookline. There is a core group of teachers who have been here for 5, 10, 15 years, even, and there is a real effort to build community and do right by every child, every family, and every staff member. Professional development and pedagogy inspired by the Reggio Emilia tradition is a central value; teachers are encouraged and at times sponsored to attend workshops and conferences to stay current and engaged, and they take consensus very seriously even when it comes to teaching -- teachers take cues from the children's interests and shape curriculum accordingly. RCCC invests in its teachers and it absolutely shows. It's a pretty diverse group of families - lots of other languages flying around. The site has its own spacious playground (with two large play structures and a huge sandbox) so the kids have a safe space to place outdoors, including trikes, ball games, building forts, and gardening. A small "jumping room" for kids to get active even in inclement weather. They make frequent use of the Harvard campus, with whom they are affiliated, so you'll often see RCCC kids playing in the courtyards and grassy spaces around the college dorms. They're right by the Charles, so expect your kid to come back obsessed with Canadian geese for a while. And curriculum is enriched by regular visitors who play music, teach hip-hop, and bring new experiences to the kids (firemen, policemen, farm animals). For the older classrooms, swimming, soccer, and dance are also incorporated, pulling together a really rich and diverse experience. Boring stuff: it's competitively priced with the bigger corporate daycares, 12 month contracts, enrollment is in the Fall, so kids stay together the whole school year and generally move up together, something that contributes to the community feel and strong relationships. Teacher ratio goes well above Mass regs (e.g. 4 teachers to 7 infants) and teams work real well together. RCCC will take kids from 4 months up through pre-K. Hours are 8:15am to 5:30pm. Small parking lot for pick-up and drop-off...sometimes it does get crowded, but Harvard Sq. real estate is what it is. The one minor frustration is that it's linked to the Harvard system, so whenever Harvard has its holidays on top of the regular Mass. holidays, RCCC is also closed, so you're talking one week in March, two weeks in the summer, and one week in the winter where you're scrambling for alternate care if you have to work. Snacks are provided, but you pack your own (nut-free) lunch for the kids. Progress reports and parent-teacher meetings scheduled 2x a year. But it all comes back to the amazing teachers. I can't say good enough things about them -- they'll work with you and whatever parenting concerns and phases you're going through at home. The director is a steady presence and is accessible and responsive to parent concerns when they arise. Ultimately, this feels like a community, not a business, and I'm going to be real sad when it comes time to leave.

My son is starting his second year at Little Wagon. He is very happy there. We do not have any…read morebackground in Mandarin, but my son has learned so much in one year. He has learned greetings, counting to 15, the colors, and then also built upon other preschool skills - cutting, writing his name, English alphabet, etc. The teachers are very kind, hard working, and cater to my son's learning needs. Even though my son didn't attend over the summer, his teacher still consistently emailed us Mandarin activities/songs/shows to help my son practice. Some other benefits: very clean and colorful, long hours, catered lunch (for a fee), Amazing Athletes class, and outdoor/indoor play areas.

Nice to have an option for chinese school near the waltham area. My son enjoys the classes very…read moremuch and he is maintaining his fluency in Mandarin which is great. Teachers are very involved and tailor their approach to each student. Very nice hours makes it convenient for working parents.

My son has been attending Patty's daycare for 9 months now and we couldn't be happier. Patty works…read morewith her daughter Joanna to watch the kids at her home daycare center. My son loves going there and is always happy to arrive in the morning and start playing. You can tell that Patty and Joanna really love him, and he shares the affection for them as well. The kids are all happy and the older ones are usually involved in a fun activity when I arrive to pick up at the end of the day. They learn about different subjects, such as marine life during shark week. We receive emailed pictures sometimes during the day, which is always such a treat. In the nicer weather, the kids are always outside in the back yard playing. I would recommend this daycare if you are looking for a smaller group of nice kids in a home environment.

My daughter's first daycare was far better than this center, and I have been extremely frustrated…read moreby this daycare since my daughter started attending this past fall. Communication with this daycare was awful. I often was not notified that there was an event until that day, and then one teacher would tell me that I had to be there at such and such a time that same day, giving me no time to plan or no idea what to expect. This center needs to do a better job of communicating with busy parents. Being spoken down to by an older teacher, who was the only teacher who actually notified me that there were in-classroom events that I was invited to attend, was simply unacceptable. On the one hand, I appreciated her notifying me of classroom rules and events, but on the other hand the way she spoke to me was rude and disrespectful. There were a handful of teachers that were absolutely outstanding - both to my child and me - but there were others that made me feel extremely unwelcome almost every time I dropped my child off or picked her up. Moreover, the curriculum was structured in a way more convenient for teachers than it was for kids. My daughter's former school stopped nap time for children 3 and up unless the child was tired, but nap time is mandatory at this school even for older kids. At Soldier Field Park, most of the time teachers were simply observing children rather than interacting with them, aside from story time or circle time. My child's former preschool scheduled ballet with a professional instructor several times a week, scheduled outings to museums and plays, taught kids as young as 2 and 3 to play together and help each other, and was much more accommodating for a child's individual needs at the same time that they encouraged children to learn and play together. Soldier Field Park could use to learn from other education models and curriculums. I know other parents that had a great experience at this same center, but the preschool my daughter attended before was half the price with far better service, better food, better quality education - it was better in every way. I would not recommend this childcare center to anyone.

We love this daycare. Our older daughter is in preschool 2 now and has been attending the center…read moresince toddler 3, and our youngest just joined the infant/toddler 1 room this year. The teachers are very loving and the play based curriculum taught our daughter to write without her having to go through anything feeling like a lesson. As a full time working parent it is often hard to drop your child off in the morning for a whole day. Most of the time both children are very happy the moment they enter the classroom and see their teachers, but sometimes leaving mommy is hard. Whenever the drop off was a bit harder, the teachers followed up with an email for me, telling me how the day went so far. The center has three playgrounds, and a tumbling room for rainy weather. So there is always enough room for gross motor skills. There also are new age appropriate sensory bins greeting the children every morning, to develop fine motor skills. On top of this, it is an all inclusive package, because they provide lunch, snacks and diapers if needed.

The Program the Saugus YMCA has for the children is awesome!! The teachers are amazing especially…read moreMs. Beverly which I recommend to any 3 or 4yr old. My son has grown up so much from Ms. Beverly and all the other teachers like Ms. LeBlanc and Ms. Julie. Definatly a great place and learning center for kids!

As a first time parent, evaluating all the possible childcare options can be so stressful. We…read morevisited numerous daycare facilities but nothing compared to the feeling we received at Bright Horizons Schraffts. Our son has been enrolled for just over a year; starting in the infant program and now in toddlers. The curriculum from day 1 has been very impressive and his development has accelerated. He is happy to walk in the door each morning and we receive daily photos of all his activities: art, stem exploration, reading, and fun time on the playground with his friends. The center administrators and his teachers are caring & supportive and our son absolutely adores them. All the teachers (not just in his classroom) know our son by name, which speaks volumes to the caring and intimate environment. We are grateful we found this center & caretaker team and highly recommend.

As a new mom, the process of choosing a childcare option was incredibly overwhelming. Ending up at…read moreBright Horizons Schraffts was one of the best things that happened to our family. What sets this center apart are the incredible teachers and the enriching curriculum. The teachers are dedicated and caring and are so invested in our son's health, wellness, and development. Several of the teachers have been there for 20+ years - which not only speaks to the amazing experience of the staff but also the wonderful culture of the center. The curriculum is also remarkable. My son, who is just over a year old, is engaging in STEM, visual and creative arts, and language and literacy activities. We get weekly pictures of him painting, playing, exploring and more! I highly recommend this center to anyone who is considering!

This was an excellent experience- The helper we used was kind, caring and gave very individualized…read moreattention. This organization is very professional, quick to respond and outstanding in every way. Highly recommend. Laura in Watertown MA

The staff member from the company was very nice and friendly. However, it appears they have…read morelimited knowledge of how to handle dementia/Alzheimer's patients. For a senior that just needs assistance that has all their facilities is probably more appropriate for their services.