My family has been with this center for a few months and let me just say, it is clear the Director…read moreand management team does not care about your kids or the employees. It seems as though everyday, the team is just trying to "make it through the day". Every morning at drop-off, the toddler and infant classrooms are clearly over ratio and chaotic. There are constant teacher callouts. My daughter's teacher is out numerous times a week for one reason or another. This forces my child to be placed in a different room, proving that there is no consistency. The teachers that do show up everyday, are CLEARLY burnt out. I feel bad for them. Additionally, a majority of the staff lack any educational expertise and seem to view this job as glorified babysitting. Management seems to hire anyone who walks through the door just so they can enroll more families and make more money. This puts a heavy burden on the good staff. No quality curriculum is taking place. My kids never come home with any artwork or projects. The kids are just not learning anything. The center is filthy. I don't think anyone knows how to sweep or mop. I have had to step through my child's classroom to get their backpack and I am disgusted with the state of the classrooms. I truly believe the teachers are so burnt out, they are just too tired to clean. And it shows. There are a handful of wonderful teachers who seem to care about the kids; but unfortunately, that is way overshadowed by the negative vibes in this place. There is a child in my son's preschool classroom (Kairo is the child's name) that has extremely aggressive and violent behavior. My child fears going to class because of him. I have spoken with the Director Heather numerous times about this and it seems nothing is being done and my concerns are being pushed aside. This child needs special help that he cannot get in a large group setting. I know multiple parents have the same concerns about this child. I am in search of another daycare and soon as I get a spot, I will be dis-enrolling immediately.

My family has been with the Kindercare company for a few years. Both my son and daughter attend the…read moreMelrose center. Good experience!

Our daughter spent more than a year at Ashley's and she loved everything about the school! Her…read moreteacher, Ms. Briana, was su h a loving, nurturing, kind, and enthusiastic teacher! The entire staff was wonderful. We only left Ashley's due to proximity to our house and a change in our schedule. Ashley's provided an excellent foundation for our daughter's development. We highly and enthusiastically recommend Ashley's Preschool! Miss Tabitha was awesome, too!

I saw a negative review on here and I wanted to post my review because I have had nothing but a…read morepositive experience. I do not want other parents to miss out on the opportunity to have your child go here. Any parent who must put their child in daycare is looking for a place to send their child for well-rounded child care, that means a place they can get as much love as they would get from home. This is the place I am telling you the truth. My son has been going here since he was 3 months old, he will graduate sometime in August, as he will then start kindergarten. Every teacher my son has had, has loved him beyond their pay grade. The love they have shown my son is priceless. Any time I had a concern, or a plan to address any obstacles my son has had it was always a team effort without hesitation. Sometimes they would come to me with their own ideas to help my son. They were always honest and It was all always only to help one person ....and that was my baby. It was always to help him grow and become his best self. As a parent we always feel we know what is best for our kids however, if you respect the craft of each teacher not just here but anywhere you take your child then you will humble yourself and give their suggestions a try. Its the wise thing to do. The bottom line is they are your child's team, they LOVE each child that walks through that door. They KNOW each individual child and their quirks. I mean if you must put your child in day care what more could you ask for. I am forever grateful, could never fully express my gratitude and no amount of money can repay each teacher who has helped raise my child and given me piece of mind M-F 9-5 every week for 4.5 years now.

no supervision kids climbing over the fences constantly…read moreclimbing all the way up and almost over

A child I love dearly had a terrible experience at this place. She was badly traumatized…read more The center's priority in the aftermath was clearly all about covering its own ass rather than the well being of the child. The child was too young to give much detail about what happened to her, but based on how long it took her to recover, I suspect that whatever happened to her was pretty bad. I say, avoid this place.

My older daughter graduated from the school two years ago and my youngest is about to begin her…read moresecond year. For our family the school has been wonderful. The staff is talented and committed. There is a parent participation component, as with all cooperative programs. This is something that drew me to the program. I was amazed my first year how varied people's situations are - one or both parents working outside the home part or full time, nanny's, grandparents and family friends helping out at pick-up and drop-off, as well as moms and dads working as stay-at-home parents. I didn't carpool, but some families arranged carpools. I often swapped child-care of my youngest daughter (when my oldest was in school) on parent-help days and then would watch another family's younger child when it was their turn. I've benefited from the sense of community at the school, and the chance to have a few hours every month or so to be with my child at school. The best part though is the positive experience my children have had at the school, developing social skills and learning through play.

My youngest attended their toddler program last year, and will be entering the 3-year-old program…read morethis fall. We had a great experience in his first year. It is a cooperative program, so you have to be open to that aspect. I personally loved helping in the classroom and getting to observe my child interacting with his friends. There are some volunteer components -- one work day a year to help maintain the school and grounds and service on one committee -- but they certainly aren't onerous. It's not for everyone, but so far I've found it very manageable as a working parent. The other parents are very supportive and open to switching schedules. I'm new to town, so I've found it a valuable way to meet other people and find a sense of community. The curriculum is play-based, so the focus is more on developing imagination, healthy social interaction, etc. I'm looking forward to seeing how the curriculum develops as my son progresses.

After hearing nothing but praise about this establishment, I was beyond disappointed with my…read moreexperience of trying to get BASIC information from their staff. Run-a-muck was highly recommended to us as the "best in Salem/Danvers", and was 1 of 2 preschools recommended by my PEDIATRICIANS office for my son. However, after contacting through their website, them via email, it was like pulling teeth to get any information. I still have no clue how much it would cost - and I asked about tuition 3 times! Finally, I requested that Valerie (the lady in Salem that was not giving me any information besides that they had a wait list, and only accept full days/weeks students) to give me the name, address, and phone number of someone in Danvers. I was given a name (Gretchen), and a phone number that was disconnected. She also stated that she forwarded my emails to her. When Gretchen emailed me, it was basically the same information - Please let me know what questions you have....yet nothing had been answered. In her defense, I didn't bother to respond. I'd already made up my mind, thanks to Valerie and her lack of information. Needles to say, this has left a very poor impression on me. I don't want to seems my child to a place that can't even figure out how to give information out to inquiring parents. If you are looking for someplace that refuses to answer questions, this is your place. I'd you want to know the ins and outs, and *gasp* talk to a real person...keep looking.

My son has been at Run A Muck since he was three (he is now five), and we have nothing but…read morewonderful things to say. He has never been bit, hit, pushed, shoved or hurt in any other way except for accidents on the play ground, such as a skinned knee. Even when this happened, the school called me right away to let me know and I was given an incident report when I picked him up. But kids will be kids, so I expect him to get hurt, I did when I was a kid! The staff are very attentive, friendly, helpful and great teachers. My son can now count to ten in three languages (four if you include English) and he tells us amazing facts that he learns at school. I highly recommend Run A Muck!

I just got back from one of the final events our son will attend at HSCS as a preschooler, and I…read morefelt compelled to share the great experience with others. Our son attended for 2 years, 1/2 days four to five days per week. We greatly appreciated the schools' approach to introducing the children to school and learning. As our son is an only child, we were especially interested in socialization aspects of school, and they do a really nice job helping children learn to socialize, follow rules, etc. without being too rigid. B. leaves school well-prepared for kindergarten and very much looking forward to it. Our son has several serious food allergies, and we also greatly appreciated the schools' approach to safety on this matter (it is a nut free school and they are very good about managing allergy issues). I especially recommend the school for parents of kids with food allergies. Business info at http://www.yelp.com/biz/hammond-square-childrens-school-woburn#hrid:oU2YXB3x3-2xehAI3O4JqQ

HSCS is a great preschool. My daughter attended this school for 3 full days a week for 3 years…read more My son attended for 1 full day and 2 half days for 2 years. I needed a preschool with extended hours to accommodate my work schedule. The best things about this school are the staff, their developmental, child-centered approach and the flexibility in scheduling. Both of my children have very different personalities and both flourished at this preschool.

We couldn't be more grateful for Andover School of Montessori. Both of our children attend, and it…read moretruly feels like a magical place. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be challenging while encouraging curiosity, independence, and critical thinking. We've been amazed by how much our children have grown academically and personally. What makes this school truly exceptional is the staff. They know each child as an individual and genuinely nurture their unique strengths, interests, and confidence. It's clear that every child is seen, valued, and supported. As parents, there is nothing more important than knowing your children are safe, happy, and thriving. We feel incredibly thankful to be part of this community and have complete confidence in the education and care our children receive every day. We look forward to staying at Andover through 8th grade and couldn't imagine a better place for our family. Highly recommend!

I am very excited about sending my daughter to AMS. My family and I enjoyed meeting with the…read moredirector and I felt that all her questions were appropriate and she provided us with feedback to all of our questions. Additionally my child felt very comfortable in the school and she felt at home in the classrooms. My child felt immensely comfortable with the teacher during the evaluation meeting and you can see that she has a lot of patience with the children. The school is clean, safe and creative. We are looking forward to the next school year!

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!