Worst management I have ever experienced. Never picks up a phone call making me wonder how parents…read moreget ahold of anybody during the day. Rarely responds to emails. Seems like waitlist is run in order of preference. Management no show for tour. How can you trust them with your children under such unprofessional management? Do not send your children there!!!

My daughter loves going to school! Everyone is so friendly and you can tell they really love their…read morejobs highly recommend

This is the best daycare that I have ever had for my son. Caregivers are loving, respectful, and…read morevery nurturing. They have music, reading, writing, nature exploration. It's so much fun to see them grow in a loving environment. For me, that kids connect with their caregivers it's the most important thing. I only regret not to discover this place before, since my son was a baby. We love abuelita Sadie. We all cry when we left.

We've sent two boys through Mrs. Perry's Preschool in the last 3 years (one of them is still…read moreattending and will be there again next year). It's been a wonderful experience both for the boys and for us. Mrs. Perry taught in the Norwood school system for decades and her experience definitely shows. From the physical layout of the school to the curriculum, everything is very organized. The entire staff of teachers are amazing. They are able to perfectly blend learning with the social aspects of preschool. Mrs. Casey, Mrs O'Keefe and Mrs Shaw are all great at handling the day to day challenges that can arise with kids this age and we trust them completely. I can't overstate that - we have complete trust in all the teachers. Pick up and drop off are done by lining up the cars in the driveway and waiting until the staff come to the gate before you take your kids out of the car. This way there are never vehicles moving at the same time as the children. In the morning, parents walk the children up to the gate where the staff take them inside and in the afternoon, the staff keep the children inside the gate until the parents walk up to get them. When the first group of parents leave, the second group of cars can pull up to drop off or pick up. Very safe, very efficient. The 3 year old classes are Tuesday and Thursday, 4 year old classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am to 1pm. The kids have a snack in the morning and eat lunch at school. During the school year they will do arts and crafts projects that will help them learn every letter and number. They read stories and sing songs, and generally learn to socialize with classmates and follow directions from their teachers. There is usually at least one​ field trip a year, which is great for the parents and the kids. There are plenty of activities for indoor play including a train table, a play kitchen, dolls, a lego activity table and more. When the weather is nice enough to play outside, there is a playground and a grassy/astroturf area surrounded by a concrete track for the kids to ride bigwgeels around. I just can't say enough good things about Mrs Perry's Preschool and highly recommend checking it out.

Community, happy teachers, and happy kids are the reasons we chose to send our two active and eager…read moreto learn boys Barrington Early Childhood Center. Our kids have spend a combined four years at BECC, and we have had nothing but good experiences with the school. We recommend it to everyone we know with preschool aged kids. Pros: Play based learning- the kids learn so much, but they just think they're playing. Happy Veteran Teachers- seriously there are teachers who have been at the school for 30 years! Face-to-face interactions on a daily basis with teachers- every day at pick up and drop off I get to see my kids classroom and teachers. Authentic assessments- the teachers observe and track student progress with pictures and notes, and then collect them all into a portfolio that they then share during conferences. Super clean- no gross preschool smell here Playground community- the playground is a great place to meet up before and after school! Non-Profit Status- provides opportunities for volunteering and involvement School Board of Directors- parents apply to be involved in decision making and support of the school Cons: The school ends at age 5- I would sign my kids up for all of elementary school here if I could! I am writing this review as my kids are both aging out of the school this year and I want spread the word about this school that has provided such a safe, loving, and supportive learning environment for my kiddos!

Excellent play based program. Dedicated teachers who clearly love working with the kids.read more

Reviewing my time there as a child…read more I attended this place as a child (in the 90's!) and honestly, I have life long memories of my time here. I very clearly remember an easel with an image of a cow. Attached was a glove full of water with a hole poked in each finger with a bucket underneath. I remember being so excited for my turn to milk the cow. As an adult (and parent) I think, wow that was really creative and kept us entertained for hours. I also remember sitting at the table for drawing time and the "teachers" were so gentle and kind. You can tell when people love their job. These people loved helping us draw bears and dogs. Judging by the reviews, this place is just as wonderful as I remember.

Busy Bee goes Above and Beyond for Military Families. As a Military Spouse, I never encounter…read moreanyone who understands the struggle that active duty families face. Sheetal (the owner) has gone leaps and bounds with our Military assistance program... this is something that no daycare in the area would bother with. Also Ms. Amanda and all the infant teachers care for the kids as if they were their own! I'm happy to have my kids at this safe and nurturing daycare. Thank you Busy Bee

My son has been a student here since September and I can't say enough about The Paintbox Preschool…read more The kids are active all day, doing activities, learning a lot including sign language! They have a private Facebook page for parents and family and post videos and pictures of the kids learning and playing everyday! I can't see any other preschool providing the positive and educating environment The Paintbox Preschool offers. My son goes three days a week and loves every minute of it! If I could give it 10 stars I would....

My grandson is a current student at the Paintbox Preschool. I am so impressed by the creative…read morelearning that is going on. Utilizing a variety of media and techniques, the children are learning their alphabet and reading skills in clever and positive ways. The daily photos that are posted on the private Facebook site show very happy and busy children. As an out-of-state grandmother, I am thrilled to see the children at work and play, feeling very much a part of their progress! Thank you to all the teachers at this wonderful school for providing such a cheerful first experience in their education. My grandson just loves being there!

My 6 year old and 4 year old have both attended Children's Ark. It is a small and comfortable…read moreschool where you really get to know the staff deeply. My older son went before the pandemic and I have navigated all of the ups and downs of getting back into buildings in the last two years. I have been impressed with their thoughtfulness and thoroughness as we have managed the changes. They communicate well and love the children they service. My older son was extremely prepared for kindergarten and I would highly recommend this school to anyone in the area.

My oldest has been at OCMS for going on 3 years now, and my youngest for 2. I cannot say enough…read moregood things about this school in particular, but the Montessori education in general. It allows the child to learn in their own time removing, shame, pressure and ultimately, anxiety. And yes, they learn. My 6 year old is reading chapter books. What it does, is gives them the gift of actually learning for enjoyment. The teachers are nurturing, accommodating and the facilities are excellent. If you're on the fence, check it out- I believe tours go year round. Also worth visiting is the elementary program where not only academia (like math/ reading etc) is taught, but yoga, breath work and organic gardening are practiced. Cannot recommend enough.