I pick up my niece from NGCC twice a week and I wish there was a center like this around me for my…read morefamily. Every time I go in , it is so clean. Everyone at the front is friendly and helpful. They even helped me with questions for a childcare search in my area. They offer all meals in house and they do laundry! I don't pick up often but when I do I always feel welcome .

From the owner: Welcome to Next Generation Children's Center, located at 15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, Massachusetts…read more We offer full‑service daycare, preschool, and pre‑K programs for children ages 6 weeks through 8 years (and school‑age/aftercare options available). Our state‑licensed center blends nurturing care with a play‑based, developmentally appropriate curriculum across all domains -- social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. With multiple indoor play spaces and three age‑specific outdoor playgrounds, safety and engagement are our priorities. Serving families throughout Natick and surrounding communities like Wellesley, Wayland, Framingham, and Sherborn, we're committed to helping each child grow, learn, and thrive every day.

The children are left to sit around in the classes and entertain themselves. The classrooms are…read moredirty and outdated. I would never allow my babies to be left by their overworked and overstressed teachers. Never let your child go to the school. They are only in it for the money.

This is in reply to Bianca B's review of January 11, 2024. As the director of Kiddie Academy…read moresince July of 2017, I have made it a point to get to know our parents and children and to always check in to make that they are happy and satisfied with the quality of care that their child is receiving . I am sorry that Bianca B did not approach me and let me know of her concerns. I take pride in knowing that my educators are engaged with the children throughout the day whether it be through academic centers or free play. I see children with happy faces engaging with their peers, I see educators interacting with the children, becoming excited as the children accomplish a new task, offering comfort and love when the children need that extra hug. Again, I apologize to Bianca B and I wish that she had approached me with her concerns. I most certainly would have addressed them. I have been working with children and parents since 1991 and I truly love what I do.

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.

I happened to find this daycare by chance and booked an appointment to check it out. I loved the…read morespace in the activity room and the ton of options for the kid. Lilia is very sweet and makes the kid feel truly welcome and special. My daughter started attending the school as a preschooler and she loved it. She still talks about the friends she made and the teachers!

Best daycare in the area. My one year old daughter has been going there since June2018. They have a…read moregreat in-house kitchen and the exposure of different activities they provide for physical and social emotional development is amazing. Also, the love and care that the teachers, staff and the director show is just unmatchable. Very grateful to have found them!

Honestly no I feel their care is not there I had a toddler in there care they self diagnosed him as…read moreautistic (which I had tested elsewhere and he's not) and just stopped working with him left him to play all day without any structure or rules he came home throwing food and refusing to eat unless he was walking around things they just allowed him to do. Also they didn't do any progress reports of any kind my son was ALWAYS sick and by always I mean every week he had something new was sent home sick. He go in perfect and come home at night with a fever and cough. He came home dirty and don't get me wrong I am ok with him being dirty but not with his breakfast and lunch still on his face neck hair when I pick up. He has reacted to all types of diapers except one which I provided half a box not even 3 days later I was told he had no diapers at the center so they used someone else's diapers on him. Sure enough that night he had a huge rash. The last straw that really hurt me the most was I went in on a Thursday his first day back after being sent home sick Tuesday that pinkeye was positive in his classroom but that the teacher had clean and disinfected everything 3 days went by so I was happy nothing happened I thought they cleaned but no they hadn't Monday afternoon at pick up Halloween day I notice his eyes were very red and he had discharge if this is they case when I pick up and he was how he was why didn't they call me to inform me he had possibly got pinkeye I would have left school to go get him early. Multiple times I have gone to pick him up and no one great me at the door many staff walked by without checking to see if I was getting helped or if they knew I was there. I watched my child get attacked by 3 children and nothing happened they didn't even check my son who ended up with a small bruise on his back from the kids sitting on top of him. It got to the point he would scream and cry at drop off wouldn't let me go. They do have cameras which is why I thought it was going to be a good choice but my son was not there a year and I would NEVER send another child there after this honestly.

From the owner: The Teddy Bear Village Inc, Childcare Center is a Day Care Center located in Framingham, MA. We…read morespecialize in Toddler Care, Infant Care, Preschool, Early Childhood Education, Pre K and more. The Teddy Bear Village Inc, Childcare Center philosophy is based on the premise, children must feel safe to explore, in order to begin the learning process. Studies show that children learn and retain the most information through educational stimulated play. Our program therefore encourages play, while leaving room for individuality in a structured setting. We encourage parents to visit the center throughout the day. There is no need to call to let us know you are coming. Happy Parents make Happy Children. Call us (508) 599-2100 with any questions.

My baby Emily goes to this daycare she is 9 months old and she just love it. I get pictures of here…read moreduring the day and she looks so happy. The teachers are warm and loving and it just make me feel comfortable leaving my baby with them. They doing great activities Emily loves the days that they do water play outside. I highly recommend this daycare !

Our son has been going here for the last 9 months and he loves it! He's happy to see all his…read moreteachers and friends. My wife and I love to get the updates on his day and all the pictures they take. The teachers are truly caring and compassionate. We look forward to continuing sending him and watching him grow while he's there!

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS SCHOOL. I opened a yelp…read moreaccount just to write a review about this horrid place, b/c I want to warn other parents before they make the same mistake I did. I sent my child to this school for two years on the recommendation of friends. Since then we have all withdrawn our children and are very disappointed. The directors are dishonest and money hungry, they lack all compassion and principal. Their are some nice teachers ( Jan) but others leave a lot to be desired. Their policies are extremely rigid in terms of withdrawing your child or changing your schedule, and they will try to rip you off at every corner. . Framingham has plenty of day cares/preschools, don't put your child in this one, it will be a mistake.

This is a wonderful preschool, we absolutely love it. I really don't understand the other reviewer,…read more because everyone I know who has gone to this school absolutely loves it. My oldest son started preschool here at 2.9 and had a very hard time adjusting as he had been at home with me before that- the teachers were warm, supporting and so wonderful with him. He soon loved it and went all the way through Pre-K there. My younger son is now following in his footsteps. We actually lived in Natick and travelled to Framingham to go to this school. All of the teachers and directors are warm, loving and have the childrens best interest at heart. I have recommended this school to many people. It is a nurturing place for kids to learn, it reminds me of preschools of 20 years ago - a classic nursery school.

I come here mainly on weekends, when my home Y closes way the heck too early (4pm vs 7pm here)…read more I'd say that about 70-80% of their equipment is fine. Lots of free weights and strength machines. The highlight is the huge, high-ceilinged (30-40ft?) functional fitness space that features a turf area, a sled, kettlebells, plyo boxes, plyo smash balls, a do-it-all calisthenics multi-station that includes weighted pulleys, dip and pullup and monkey bars, a free hanging real boxing bag (nice angled uppercut bag that's just the right weight to make you "dance" to avoid the swing back, yet forgiving enough that you can punch it without gloves without risking a broken wrist or bruised knuckles), a pair of Assault bikes and treadmills, a Concept rower, some meh Schwinn stationary bikes (more on that later), and two full squat cages with plenty of plates and barbells. So, what about the other 20-30%, you ask? Well, their cardio machines range from so-so to unusably lousy. All the treadmills are Precor, which are a clear step down from the Life Fitness TMs most Ys have: smaller uglier fuzzy screens with spotty internet connection that can freeze up in the middle of a workout, noisier and less stable platform. The stationary bikes are a mix of Precor (typical mediocre gym bike with crap ergonomics where you feel like you're on a creaky toy bike pedaling against some barbaric pad not magnetic resistance) and Espresso (video-gaming type bike clearly designed to seduce ADD teenagers or lazy af adults) and the horrible Schwinn bikes (just as bad as most home exercise bikes, you can understand why people mostly use them as clothes hangers). Please please please can you guys get at least a few KEISER bikes? We know you can have decent taste in cardio machines because you kept your CONCEPT rowers instead of choosing some oversized gym-brand rowers which look impressive but have similarly lousy ergonomics. Oh and they have non-mechanical Assault brand treadmills which nobody uses because they are brutal on the knees, too narrow and unstable. I don't know who was in charge of choosing the cardio equipment, but that person needs to be put to work cleaning the bathrooms or something more appropriate! The other major gripe I have is their sauna --- it's spacious and new and pretty, but who in the hell decided to have only ONE row of seating? Completely idiotic, folks: did you not pass seventh grade Life Science, where they teach you that heat RISES, and that's why all real saunas have TWO levels of seating, with the 2nd one being a good 4-5 feet off the ground so that you get the full benefit of the heat in the room? Here you have to STAND on the damned low benches if you want to get a decent sweat in ... the sauna thermometer reads 170F but if you're sitting down you'd be lucky to get 140-150F, which is useless. (The sauna of the Melrose YMCA has the same idiotic mistake.) So, while I'm grateful that this Y offers me decent hours to work out on weekends making the long drive out there worthwhile, their cardio machines selection and sauna design really really need a rethink.

Terrible manager terrible customer service terrible experience!!! After 5 years I canceled my…read moremembership! Don't waste ur time or Money!! Classes are crap, they have young kids coaching, u have to just keep taking the same class over and over there is no going anywhere is just basic redundant classes!! The facilities are nothing exciting and prices are going up now every year!!

Not only is this daycare phenomenal, the approach to learning is unique and encourages kids to grow…read moreand develop at their own pace. Great appreciation for nature and natural learning. This is one of the best schools around.

This is an absolute gem. A true nursery for working parents that is run as a nature school. Feel so…read morelucky that we found it, and that both our kids have been able to attend. The teachers and administrator are gifted and loving, the environment is nurturing and my kids have learned and grown so much. Despite having very different emotional needs and intellectual tendencies both found everything they needed at FCNS.