My daughter went to OFLC Comm Ave from 18mo to 3.5yo. She thoroughly enjoyed her entire stay here…read more She had Ms. Zarida, Ms. Melisa and Ms. Mary as teachers and they helped her grow so much, I can't thank them enough. My daughter can write every letter in the alphabet, can spell her and her best friend's names, can count to 20, knows so many songs, and my home is full of her artworks. Most importantly, she loves reading a picture book at home now (which is huge if you need 20-30 mins to yourself in the evenings). (Thanks Melisa!) Another thing that makes this daycare very attractive (especially during covid) is that the classrooms and gym are very big and well ventilated (sq.ft per person is probably the highest among daycares in Brighton), and because it is a new location, everything is relatively new. One drawback is, they still hadn't returned to normal hours and hadn't gone back to serving lunch a year since reopening from lockdown. But they were very forgiving on late pick-ups, so that was nice.

Both my kids went to this daycare (toddler & preschool classes) and we had a great experience. The…read moreteachers are truly dedicated, loving, and passionate about their work. They focus a lot on creating a stimulating and engaging atmosphere that fosters both learning and social development. The curriculum is wonderful with all sorts of engaging activities for the kids to enhance their learning experience. Both our kids made significant strides in their language skills, social skills and overall confidence and I highly recommend this place.

We really love the Little Corner Schoolhouse (LCSH). We are so glad that we have sent our girls to…read morethe LCSH for 3 years (Harvard St. and 87 School St. locations). We always feel welcomed, safe, and comfortable sending our girls. The teachers (Ms. Maryssa, Ms. Monica, Ms. Sandra) are very professional and caring for kids. Their programs are well-structured. Our girls learned a lot and had so much fun with art, yoga, cooking, science projects, and other various activities. The teachers also maintain the facility clean. The owner (Ina) is very kind, flexible, and supportive to the families. She understands the special needs of each family and tries to meet the needs. She always responds to emails in a timely manner, which helped our family significantly. We highly recommended the LCSH to any families and friends

UPDATE I'm taking a moment to update this review because I…read morehad a concerning and odd interaction yesterday with Monica Ryan the owner of Strawberry Childcare whose license was revoked by the ECC. I fear that she will someday be able to renew her childcare license and open under another business name. In my opinion she is not emotionally or professionally fit to operate a childcare program. Monica felt it was appropriate to approach me while at a local nail salon and confront/scold me (inches from my face) about a poor review I made about her on Yelp from 2/2018. This was unprovoked. We made initial eye contact but I did not exchange any words with her or look in her direction a second time. For context, I posted the initial review on yelp when we chose to leave Strawbery Childcare due to several unprofessional and negative interactions with Monica herself. I found it difficult to engage Monica in constructive or helpful conversations. It was as if you had to walk on eggshells if you had a concern or question. We saw a change in my child's behavior and an increasing resistance to attend school which he previously loved. She often discouraged parent interaction and would send whole group emails saying she would end contracts for gossip. Monica also stated to me that she would often hide under her office desk and cry. Monica: "Hi hello how are you, I wanted to say hello and let you know I know about the post you made about me. You could have included your name, I know it was you saying those things, did you think I wouldn't know." Me "honestly I am a bit shocked you are actually confronting me about this right now" Monica: "Why because of what happened with the baby?!" Then she had the audacity to reference the letter sent to her from the parents who lost their child in her care. This has nothing to do with my review which was made months prior to the child's death. This is incredibly disrespectful to a family who has faced an unimaginable level of pain and loss. Me: No because I was a former customer of yours and I have the right to...(couldn't finish she cut me off) Monica: "So just because you paid for a service makes you think you can say whatever you want? My lawyers have seen the posts as well. Monica Ryan....my name is Lisa Johnson-Bechtel, which you know. I stand behind my post which was made on a public site. I know many families who had children at Strawberry who share my concerns. This interaction further confirms my opinion of your lack of professionalism. It's been almost two years. I am not only a social worker, I have worked in early childhood education and currently work in a school. Any comments I have made about you were examples of my personal interactions with you as a mother who's child was in YOUR care.

I complete love this childcare! My daughter have been…read moreattending Strawberry since she was 3 months old and she is 2.6 years old. The price is normal and in range for what day cares change these days. The centers and rooms are always clean and organize. Every morning when you come in, you are welcome with a clean and fresh smell that tells me that the center was tediously clean the night before. The teachers/caregivers are amazing! they are loving, gentle, friendly and respectful! You can see that they really love the kids and treat them very well. The program is a bilingual education and not a Spanish immersion program. My daughter lives in a bilingual home where my husband only speaks english and me (mom) speak spanish. However, my daughter speaks mainly in english and I have seen most of the teachers communicate to her in both languages. If for any reason, one of the teacher have difficulty expressing herself in english, there is always other teachers around that are able to speak to you in english. Teachers rotate throughout the classrooms, practice that I have found its actually good, since it gives the children the opportunity to know them and be comfortable with them. They do not rotate everyday. They are in the classrooms for a consistent amount of time. Another thing to know is that the children do a lot of activities outside the center. They go for walks, go to the park, the library and fire house. I found this amazing! Great exposure and experience for the children. I know about other centers that they don't take the kids outside. The management staff is very professional, respectful and dedicated. The director is a great person that is dedicated to provide the best care for the children. I dont have anything negative to say about this center. Its a great place, the children are save and loved! And most importantly, I can see that my daughter is happy there and she loves it!

Between my 2 daughters, this is our fourth year at GCS. I couldn't imagine a better preschool…read moreenvironment for either of my girls. My oldest has now moved on, fully prepared, to public Kindergarten and my youngest is in her second year at GCS. They have both developed a true love of learning and have formed some wonderful friendships in the warm, nurturing atmosphere at GCS. Their teachers (and all of the staff) have been phenomenal!

After nine years and three kids, my family has now graduated from GCS. It's a truly bittersweet…read moremilestone. Every person working at GCS is, without a doubt, amazing at what they do. I could not in my wildest dreams have asked for a better preschool experience for any of my children.

The food here is great. Lindsay is a good cooker. She makes…read morethe best macaroni and cheese.

My daughter has been going here for 4 years. At first the axiety of going to school was completely…read morecalmed down. Then when she started to learn the ways of new learning things became more enjoyable for her. With that became success and proud in ones self. Her self esteem started to blossom and became a happier child. She saw her grades improve and is just beaming. Now I am just dealing with the teenage social girl drama...and I will take this over anything else.

Terrible. My son endured 10 hour days of nonstop computer work, where they refused him food and…read morewater.

My kids love code Ninjas! Super flexible schedule, just drop when you're kids have time. Friendly…read morestaff and great programs

Our son has had an absolutely amazing first three months at the Brighton School! He joined in the…read morethird grade, and we were initially a little concerned that he'd have a hard time being accepted because most of the kids had been in the school for years. However, everyone was SO welcoming, from the teachers to the administrative team, to the students. He's had a great year so far, and we can't wait for him to come home every day and tell us about all the great things he's done!

We have had all six of our children attend this school, including one daughter who just graduated…read morefrom MIT. You cannot beat a school with small classroom size, curricula adapted to the individual student and loving care from faculty.

When looking for a school for our children six years ago, we found Kingsley Montessori and were…read morevery impressed by the staff and the educational program. We decided to our have our children attend the school and are very happy that we did. By utilizing the Montessori method in the younger classes and weaving it in to the older classrooms (which go through 6th grade), Kingsley offers a creative, fun, and effective way of learning. Not only are our children achieving academic success, but they both also love going into the classroom each day. As a family, we adore the caring and thoughtful staff and the overall school community. Highly recommend.

We love Kingsley and feel so lucky to have it in the neighborhood. Our son and daughter are…read morethriving there even though they are very different kids. The teachers are amazing - so helpful, caring and experienced. The school's leadership is very dedicated and engaged. It's also in a beautiful building, right in the heart of historic Back Bay. Every year the graduating kids get into their top choice schools. We couldn't ask for more from a school!