I have proudly been able to call NGCC Andover my employment home for the past 20 years. It has…read morebeen and continues to be an amazing place to work, teach, and collaborate with fellow teachers. I have learned so much as an early child educator from the teacher mentors I have met along the way. As an employee I feel supported by management and my coworkers. I have had the joy and pleasure to be in the lives of some fantastic kids and families. Anyone looking to work in the early education field should consider a career at NGCC Andover.

My 3yr son has been at the Andover location for a little over a month and has had the best…read moreexperience. This transition was tough for him and myself as he had a horrible ending to his last daycare. I initially got a gut feeling when I toured which is why I chose it. I was overjoyed and pleasantly surprised with how consistently happy/friendly/caring the staff are day after day. I truly feel that my son is loved there everyday by all the teachers and management not just his primary teachers. And the management team appears flawless/kind and a pleasure to work with! I could go on but truly we LOVE it here that sums it up!

We send our child here and have for almost a year. Prior to Covid, he had a wonderful experience…read morewith very supportive teachers in a caring and well-designed space. We have just sent him back to daycare this week upon the reopening of the center, and we feel comfortable with -- and, really, confident in -- the health and safety protocols in place. The quality team and teaching is still there, and we continue to get regular updates by email/app. We're grateful for their support!

This is a wonderful day care. My child is in the toddler program and he loves it. The teachers are…read moreknowledgeable and caring, and I think that the activities they plan are stimulating for him. Communication between staff, admin and parents is very open. They really make an effort to know who you are and what your child needs. We have tried a couple of other day cares (not in this area) but this one is definitely the best. It should be noted that the person who wrote the first review made a judgment based on one tour, not on the firsthand experience of sending a child there.

I believe this place is discriminatory and only hire people who are either friends or relatives…read more They never answer telephone calls, never respond to emails or never respond to messages. Very Strange place.

The teachers are great. They are welcoming, caring, and have good communication skills.read more

I am completely satisfied with the care my toddler son is getting at Little Learners. I learned of…read morethe center through word-of-mouth, I have some coworkers whose children attend Little Learners and decided to check it out myself. I was impressed with the staff and with how much fun the children in the center seemed to be having and how much my son enjoyed our visits. The children complete fun curriculum themes, play outdoors twice daily, have a great circle time routine, and many fun projects, parties, and they even went on an apple picking field trip in the fall! Finally, the price and flexibility in scheduling hours is fantastic. At my son's previous center I had to submit a written request for any extra hours and then pay an additional hourly rate on top of his tuition, *if* the extra time was approved. Little Learners is far more accommodating, only requiring verbal permission and no extra fee.

The place is great! My son started there a little over a month ago. Their hours are early and…read moreclose late, pricing is unbelievable and the teachers and staff are so friendly and helpful. He has learned so much already and is making friends. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for childcare. A++++

As working professionals we went to great lengths to choose the best daycare center that made us…read morefeel comfortable and met our standards. We interviewed 5 locations before deciding on the Learning Experience in Andover. Friendly staff, courteous management, dual security doors and an easy access location. Our 2 year old looks forward to going each and every day and has really attached to the staff. An amazing family experience.

Our son loves TLE. He has a big smile on his face every morning. Staff is caring and wonderful and…read moreBen has been developing so much since he started! We enjoy seeing the pics and updates on their app!

North Andover Little Sprouts is an exceptional daycare! My daughter has thrived in their loving and…read morenurturing environment. Allison and Jenn are caring and attentive, and the activities they do are not only educational but also a lot of fun. I have complete peace of mind knowing my child is in such capable hands. Thank you, Little Sprouts, for providing a safe and enriching place for my little one to grow!

My (then 2 year old) grandson has been staying with me since January 2019, and I was in need of a…read moredaycare. Little sprouts in North Andover was highly recommended. Which is not very close to me but could be made on my trip to work, so thought we'd check it out. We met with Abby the director first. Her warm demeanor immediately put us at ease, explained how Little Sprouts day care/preschool works, which curriculum is followed, example of the day, and what expectations are from us as well as them. We went into a variety of classrooms as well as my grandsons future room, which was excellent to see how the teachers and children all are. We've been going ever since. Between the all of the staffs great communication, caring and understanding of our individual needs, we couldn't be happier. They keep us up to date on happenings in the classroom and my grandsons progression. The growth I've seen in him has been amazing. He comes home and we talk about the activities he's done as well as his new friends. So...I basically highly recommend Little Sprouts in North Andover.

Received phone call from director ambushing me with how the center was unable to "settle" my just…read moreturned 2 year old. His first time in a daycare program, attending 2x per week. Sent pictures in app of him happy and playing only to be told during this call he is never settled and never plays. When questioned the owner Urvi said "admittedly teachers are very selective about capturing the child's happier moments" eluding that it wasnt the real situation with our child just an illusion. How does a child acclimate within just 5/6 visits to a new school? When we would ask the teachers how he was doing we would get "he's having better days, pockets here and there but better". This phone call was refuting these images and all we were told by the teacher reason being not to upset us as parents. Pretty much lied to us up until this phone call all to keep the peace. How does a parent support a teacher or program if they aren't being given the truth? Oh that's right you call and ambush them with how your child cries all day long and they don't know what to do or how to handle them. When we mentioned that we feel the 2x per week probably wasn't helping him get used to the program and that he would benefit from consistency in days it was silence on their end. I brought up initial sign on conversation with owner Urvi about waitlisting and that she mentioned by the end of this calendar year beginning of next a 3 day a week spot should open. I was immediately put on hold. When the director came back on the line she said "What Urvi meant was there would be a spot if we opened another classroom and well we are having trouble finding staff , so that won't be happening anytime soon." Another colorful story sold to us! When I questioned as to why I was just hearing about all this struggle today she said that "maybe I made the mistake of telling your husband." I am sorry what, now you're inferring that 1) my husband and I don't communicate about our children and 2)that he is a liar. I responded with no we talk ritualistically every afternoon when he gets in the car at pickup and when they arrive home about how his day went. I never expected my child to seamlessly take to school, however to be told you're child is unmanageable when there is no substance behind said claims is bizarre. These claims become even crazier when fictitious conversations come into play and what you're seeing in black and white via images on the app are in fact manipulated to create a facade. What should also be noted here is my child has a provisional diagnosis of autism which the school was not only made aware of but supported by me sending in early intervention services. I tell you this because during this phone call the director picked apart my child's behavior almost mocking him to be honest. In the conversation about him not playing "He walks around the playground hanging on to the ball." Well if you're any sort of "educator" you would know a trait of autism is special interests and this is not an uncommon behavior. BUT thank you for condescendingly pointing out how inept you truly are to handle a child that is not neurotypical. Do not take anything about this school at face value. The stories and faces are many and it's not pretty when they show their true self. Glad I got my child out of there before he was permanently traumatized. Please see picture attached for how "never ever settled, cries all the time" my son is. It's all just for the parents at the cost of the kids-when you add marker it makes it sting less.

We've been very impressed with the curriculum and the teachers at Primrose School of Andover. It…read morefeels like a great balance of a structured institution (great lessons, pristine facilities, etc) and personal attention. Our preschool teacher does my daughters hair every day and calls her "sweet girl" on her way out. Urvi, the owner took the time to add post-it note to a backpack of a classmate my daughter wanted to connect with outside of the school. They also provide balanced snacks and lunches. Overall, it just feels like my daughter is in safe hands, thriving and learning a lot!

I highly recommend Bright Horizons at Brickstone to anyone who is looking for a daycare provider…read morefor their child(ren). Bright Horizons has taken care of my now 2-year old son since he was 8 months old and has treated him as if he were their own. My son has blossomed socially and developmentally. They are kind, warm caregivers/early childhood educators who go above and beyond to make parents and children feel welcome and nurtured. They communicate with parents regularly - through the online app so you may see the everyday occurrences at the center and via email for community events and updates. They have handled the current Covid 19 pandemic with professionalism and courage. They adhere to all state guidelines and keep parents continually updated about the facility and the health of caregivers and children, all the while following the rules of HIPPA. Importantly, I feel 100% trust when my little one is at Bright Horizons. He is learning, growing, gaining confidence and social skills, and is nurtured by the best caregivers/early childhood educators at Bright Horizons at Brickstone. I am so grateful for everyone at Bright Horizons at Brickstone; our family has enjoyed an amazing early childhood experience there!

I can't recommend this center enough! I am so grateful we found this center! My oldest daughter…read moreattended a daycare in N Andover until she started Kindergarten and we were very happy with them. My son also attended that same daycare until we had to move him to a daycare in Andover. The first one we tried was horrible & we withdrew him within 4 days. After our previous experience with daycare centers (2 of them) I can honestly say Bright Horizons at Brickstone is superb. The director, teachers & office staff are warm, welcoming & caring. My son is so happy ...which makes us feel at ease leaving him in their care. His teachers have always been happy, cheerful & inviting to our son at drop off & pick up. They have wonderful activities for the kids like yoga & art class with professionals and the bonus is these activities are included in tuition. Pizza day twice a month is also included in tuition & their are no extra summer fees as out previous centers charged. The center is spotless every morning and beautiful. Can't say enough- great people work there and really care about the children.

I'm baffled by the only other review of Half Pints. I can only assume this person is either a very…read moredisgruntled parent or a, ex-worker. A Yelp member with only one review that is a 1 star is always suspect and I'm surprised that the Yelp filter did not hide it. In the time our child has been at Half Pints, everyone that works here have nothing but professional and bright. Cathy the owner is 100% the complete opposite of what the other reviewer stated. She is friendly, warm, engaging and an extremely knowledgeable at running a large daycare center. Any issues we have brought to her have always been handled right away and with extreme professionalism. She truly has always put our child's care first above of money. The comment about her being only concerned about money is actually laughable. We have always made our daycare payments on time. I'd imagine if parents were behind with their payments, they would be spoken to about it. Perhaps the other reviewer couldn't pay on time and got a warning, as they should. All the teachers at HPLC work extremely hard to care for our infants, toddler, and kids and they deserve to be paid for it. After going on many tours and comparing rates, they were right around the middle of the road. In fact, they are the only center we found that offer 10 days of free tuition to use for vacation or sick days. The co-directors, Cathy, Amy or any of the teachers at HPLC are always available to chat with or ask questions. It's a great comfort that they have a nurse on site, the co-director Amy. The center itself is modern, well equipped with toys, activities and is very safe with a security system and controlled access. The indoor gymnasium is an amazing addition that most centers do not have. Perfect for days it is too hot, wet or cold to go out in. Our child has been thriving here and has learned a lot from her teachers and socializing with other children. Everyone we have interfaced with has extensive knowledge and experience to be in this profession. I don't get the comment about teachers always being on phones. HPLC has a strict no phone during work policy and they enforce it. I highly recommend checking them out for your child.

Great staff and directors! They are very accommodating and the center is very well run and…read moreorganized. My daughter has had a tough time adjusting to the day care process and they have been very patient with her and have given her a lot of 1 on 1 attention. This day care has been a great choice for us and I highly recommend it.