My daughter is currently enrolled in the infant classroom at Nature's Pathways. I could not pick a…read morebetter place for her to be each day. As a new mom, I greatly appreciate the human connection that all of the caregivers provide. Every day I am greeted with a smile and asked about how my daughter's night was. Beyond that, the caregivers are always happy to give me advice and support after a long night or fussy morning. I am thoroughly satisfied with her infant care, and am even more excited for her to progress through the childcare program. The layout of the building allows me a glimpse into the other early childhood classrooms, and I am constantly amazed by the variety of activities and teaching methods that I see on a daily basis. I also love that the program is part of 2nd Nature Academy. While we certainly don't want to rush our daughter's early childhood experience, we look forward to her continued education for many years to come.

After hearing such wonderful things about TNOTs I was excited to enroll my child. On day one, I was…read moreable To observe my child for a few hours. I was a nervous new mother so I thought I was being critical of the lack of warmth from caregivers and staff. Aside from Carol who greets you upon entry there was no comfort in leaving your child there. I questioned myself thinking I was protective and went along with it. Over time it didn't change. I came one day to pick my child up early to find a substitute teaching acting extremely inappropriate with the children scolding them In a way that felt like she was losing control. Other staff members appeared embarrassed when I witnessed it. When speaking with the director I was reassured she wouldn't work with the younger kids anymore because " it overwhelmed her " I quickly learn from that point on it wasn't the right place for my child. I think they paint a pretty picture of what they offer but within the walls of the preschool is quite different. Their expectations are extremely high for toddlers and pre k and sadly lack the nurturing piece. I found the staff to be young with a lot of turnover. I found the director Jillian to be young, naive and lacking real life experience to be in her role. Be careful of the pretty picture it presents. I am so sad that I didn't go with my gut on day one... a new mother novice decision. Luckily my child has no memory and I have found a place that is nurturing with experienced staff.

We loved TLT! Unfortunately, we had to pull our kids out at the beginning of the pandemic because I…read moream high risk but our two kids (2yo & 3yo at the time) LOVED it here! They do great activities with the kids and all of their employees are wonderful. It's unfortunate that someone gave a 1 star review just because of the fact that TLT charged a fee during Covid. They send out a very honest explanation and at the time were not being offered any special help /programs from the government as other businesses were. They were faced with a very difficult decision and instead of shutting down their doors and leaving tons of parents scrambling, they stayed opened and very transparent of their decision to charge. I was not thrilled about paying either but to me it was worth it and they really didn't have any other options. As far as the other woman that posted a bad review. It sounds like you're not going to be a "good fit" anywhere. If your child requires alone time, that's going to involve another staff member to supervise this child so that he/she can be alone. Not to mention a free space to do this in. Sounds like you should consider an at home nanny service instead of expecting a daycare to conform to your very specific, high level needs. I looked at her profile and she's given 1-2 stars to 4 other area day cares. At some point, you've got stop and think, "maybe it's not them....maybe it's me" I find the need to point this out because I don't think it's fair to TLT or inquiring parents looking at the ratings to base your decisions off two reviews that really aren't relavent to how wonderful this place truly is. Bottom line, our kids loved it here. The staff is incredibly generous and truly cared for our children. I've never felt more comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else than I have here so THANK YOU ALL!!

Love love love!!…read more This school and its staff is absolutely amazing!! Can't think of a better, fun and safe place I'd rather bring my 4yr old!! Highly recommend!!

If you like flexibility...don't enroll your kids here…read more You have to choose a drop off time and pick up time which they are very strict on.... god forbid life happens or you want to spend some extra time with your kids. I was eventually asked to leave this daycare for dropping my son off at 930 because I wanted to have breakfast time with my son some mornings. Also the kids are not allowed to eat out of snack time.... If you like good communication from director and teachers......don't enroll your kids here Everytime I brought up a concern I was given excuses and never given a solution If you like a big play yard free of concrete and gravel...don't enroll your kids here. Most if the kids under one are strapped in a stroller for up to an hour watching the other kids play..so sad If you like to be able to drop your kids off in their rooms in the morning.....not an option here I was here for almost a year and was frowned upon when I asked to drop my son off in his classroom. Bottom line I never felt welcome here and was always looked at differently as soon as I brought up my first concern. I enjoyed one teacher who was great with the kids but they soon cut her hours due to trying to give the kids more freedom so she moved on. I did like the young toddler teacher and was happy with the crafts they did. That was the only thing I enjoyed out of my whole experience here. I would have moved on sooner but my options were very limited. I truly hope they change things here for the kids and parents sake.

This facility needs better disease and health management practices. In the last 6 months they have…read morehad an outbreak of C-Diff and Hand, Foot and Mouth. Despite feedback from concerned parents and multiple reports to the NH Department of Health about the cleanliness of their facility we ultimately decided to leave their facility as they were not able to meet our expectations.

I literally joke with my husband and call this Kiddy land. Like- disney land, for kids, in an…read moreeducational setting. It's incredible. I scheduled my tour with my daughter at 9 months. I met with Karen, the director, after a girlfriend of mine recommended them. We walked throughout the entire school, not just the infant room- which is what we needed. The do in house field trips! They go all the way up to kindergarten, and while touring, I could tell all the staff and kids were happy. This is important to me, as I want the best for my child. They have a chef! They introduce nutritional meals and plant a seed of understanding food groups at a young age, to instill healthy food choices as they grow. I LOVE THIS! I was talking to a neighbor mom who couldn't understand why they would have a chef, and to ME, it's important. Because cooking, prepping, rationing out snacks and meals, is tough sometimes. I run a business and manage an office, and my husband works starting his days at 630 at a glass contracting facility, so we are BUSY! Knowing my daughter can get the proper attention and great food, makes me feel VERY confident that I'm providing her with the best school. They have monitors and video cameras, which helps me feel the kids are safe. There's monitors in the front lobby. Everything was clean, everything was labeled, and it felt like they're managed very well. From sign language, to educational groups, to the hands on staff- I just feel this is the best center in town. I literally cried in the parking lot! My only complaint is the price. It's nearly double what other daycares nearby offer! Their full-time rate is 500$. I understand they offer a LOT and it's the best of the best, but 3-400 range would be more appropriate in my opinion. Worth the tour! the kids will thrive! This is our dream daycare!

The center is a very warm and welcoming place. The director has been very caring and patient as…read moreour twin girls entered the program back in May. I certainly was extra stressed with the process of getting twins acclimated to the daycare environment at 15 months (they were at home with a nanny before this), but everyone from the the teachers and staff and director helped make the process work. They girls have their primary teacher, but are constantly interacting with different groups of kids and teachers and staff. This has been wonderful in getting them accustomed to new people outside of the school environment. They used to be very shy about meeting new people but its a comfortable process being in new places now. The school also helps me as a first time mom with many questions I'll have about different things the kids experience. An added bonus that extends beyond the school environemnt!

I absolutely love this center. The staff is so friendly and caring. The teachers treat the children…read morelike they are their own. They are so attentive and amazing. All the children are happy at drop off and don't want to go home. They have so much fun all day and learn new skills like numbers the alphabet and even the pledge of elegance. The celebrate the holidays and make it fun for the kids. I can not recommend this place enough. Don't wait call today.

My child really thrived with teacher Ms. Sam she was very nurturing and respectful of my parenting…read moreboundaries with what I wanted developmentally for my child. She was beyond amazing and caring. Best infant teacher around! The other teachers are amazing and look forward to teaching young minds and I would recommend your children to go here!

It has been an outstanding experience from day one for not only our son but also for us as parents!…read moreThe facility is not just clean and organized but also thoughtfully designed to create a safe and stimulating environment for the kids. A special shoutout to Becky, the Executive Director, whose passion for early childhood education is palpable. Her leadership sets the tone for a positive atmosphere that truly stands out. Communication with the team has been excellent and we just love Ms. Desiree! The educational programs are engaging and tailored to each child's needs, promoting a love for learning. We highly recommend KinderCare at Riv to parents seeking quality childcare for their little ones.

We have been very happy with our experience at Bright Horizons at Newburyport! Our little guy…read morestarted in the infant program and has moved up into one of the toddler rooms. The teachers at the center so clearly love what they do and take pride in their work. Our little guy is greeted warmly every day and even when drop offs are hard I know he's in the best hands. His teachers work hard to partner with us through challenging behaviors (toddler tantrums, oof) and have always been willing try out new things and provide feedback on how he's doing. On our car ride to school I hear all about who he wants to play with and which teachers he is hoping to see. It's so lovely knowing he's excited for his classroom.

We have always heard amazing things about this daycare, so when we got the call that our daughter…read morehad a spot in the infant classroom we were over the moon. Her infant teacher was nothing short of amazing. She loves and cares for the kids like they are her own. My daughter moved to the toddler classroom about 6 months ago and still stops by every day to give her infant teacher hugs and kisses. Beyond that, everyone in the front office is always kind and helpful and a pleasure to interact with. We are so happy our daughter is in their care.

We have two kids (3yr and 18m) and they both LOVE Milestones…read more They have been attending 3x/week for just over a year and we have been incredibly impressed with how much our kids are learning and having fun. I appreciate that they use the Brightwheel app consistently to keep us updated throughout the day, and you can tell by the activities they plan that they value developmentally appropriate learning and socialization. Milestones welcomed our Early Intervention provider into the classroom consistently and took her recommendations seriously, which was instrumental in meeting our son's goals. Our Early Intervention provider also expressed how impressed she was with Milestones flexibility and willingness to try her recommended interventions. I wholeheartedly recommend Milestones to any family looking for a safe and supportive program for their little one/s!

My son did not do well with two women, one named Mackenzie, to the point where he was screaming…read morewhen he came to daycare every day when he saw her. He did great whenever he was out of her room and with someone else. In spite of this, management refused to move him away from this person. As a result, he began to stutter. I definitely do not recommend this daycare.