Awesome Audience and Super Staff! We were honored to entertain the students and staff with two…read moreshows at Beverly's Next Generation Children's Center with our musical ventriloquist comedy. Special thanks to the children who joined us in the first show to play tambourines, maracas, and drumsticks. In the second show for older children, others volunteered to demonstrate their new ventriloquial skills after choosing a puppet of their choice from the big drum case. Volunteers were encouraged to say their first name into the microphone and try moving the puppet's mouth three times as they said "One, Two, Three" with their new puppet voice. Special thanks to Mr. Jarod, the teacher who volunteered to be our HUMAN DUMMY! He wore our ventriloquist face mask, played the "ringy, dingy, thingy" and "sang" our "No Bully Zone" original song with Chelsea The Chimpanzee. (No, they did not sing at the same time... we're not that good!)

We have been at this daycare for 2 years and have had a wonderful experience. It is a loving and…read morecaring environment. They do "homework" in daycare to ensure they are advancing academically for their age. If there is a concern, such as speech, Lisa will have a discussion to allow you to take the next step. The weekly rate of the daycare is very affordable and includes snack and lunch. Our daughter loves going to this daycare and has made many friends and is right where she should be developmentally. I would highly recommend this facility.

My infant attends Little Beginnings and I have noticed a change in him (in a good way). I was…read moreskeptical with the whole daycare idea since I am a new mother and it is my first born but I was eager to get back to work and choose the right environment for my child to learn and develop milestones along the way. Little beginnings welcomed my child and I by giving us a tour of the daycare and telling us about the enrollment process. They made sure to point out their cleaning and sanitation process as you may know kids can spread germs easily and they also showed me where they would have snack, nap, and play time. They have different classes for all ages which is great. I would recommend for those who are new to the daycare experience and ask for a tour.

I went to sign my daughter up. The doorbell wasn't working. It's between two large mechanic shop …read more. and it doesn't seem like a good structure base for toddlers that's transitioning into kindergarten. And there is bad communication with the director and staff.

Our daughter attended Young World Academy for the past two years and it was a wonderful experience…read morefor her and our family. The teachers are kind, nurturing and enthusiastic! Over the past two years our daughter has grown in leaps and bounds through a high quality education and a variety of friendships with classmates. Young World Academy is a family run business that has been providing high quality childcare and educational services for more than half a century. We felt such a sense a peace everyday knowing that our daughter was well taken care of by the teachers. If your looking for high quality child care services at a very affordable price then look no further than Young World Academy in Salem. You will be very happy you did! Many thanks to the owner and the teachers of Young World Academy for being such an integral part of our daughters growth and development! Sincerely, Andrew and Yanan Fritz

This has been a loving, well-organized and joyous place for my 3 year old. The staff has been…read morereally helpful to me and supportive.

Both of my children have gone to Cedar Street Kids and I cannot imagine sending them anywhere else,…read moreespecially when they were babies. Joelle and Meri give wonderful care and will love your children like their own. For new parents especially, Cedar St. Kids takes the anxiety out of leaving your child with someone else. Both of my kids were always happy to go to daycare and my daughter (now in pre K) still asks about Aunty Jo! Joelle helped us out with our first when we were both working longer hours and the flexibility was greatly appreciated. Your children will be safe, loved, and happy here.

Cedar Street Kids is by far the best daycare in town. They are so compassionate and caring. My son…read moreasks to go to daycare on the weekends. The hours are great, and they are always flexible with changes. As a teacher they were one of the only places to allow an early drop in. I could not imagine my son anywhere else. I highly recommend Cedar Street.

I remembered my Yelp login information and have spent the past few minutes re-reading old reviews…read more I thought it was time for a revision and more accurate review of the Y. This location has definitely seen some improvements in the almost seven years I've been living in Salem. This past summer the women's locker room received a much-needed, and really nice facelift. I'm a swimmer and I have spent the past two years using the pool to train for upcoming open water swims. (happy to say the aforementioned weave on the bottom was eventually removed). I like how the pool stays open almost as late as the regular part of the gym. I try to go for the last hour, it's usually when it's least crowded, ie. empty. I've recently been taking spin classes on Mondays - noon time is with Beth and the 7:15 is with Freddi - both are awesome and their classes are tough! The Y is still a little on the high end for my budget, but they do offer financial aid and I am in the process of filling out my form to see what I qualify for now. You are also able to use your membership at almost any other YMCA (though not a WMCA as I found out), and that was really helpful when I temporarily moved to the south shore earlier this year. I'm happy to upgrade my review and to continue being a member of the Salem Y.

This is a solid YMCA. The Hawthorne hotel gives free passes here. The front desk staff were super…read morenice. Lots of good machines and not too crowded on a Sunday morning.

I really cannot say enough about Amys Cozy Corner! My…read moredaughter has been going here for about 1 1/2 years. She started off in the infant room with Maria, who was so amazing with her.. My daughter cried almost every time I picked her up to leave! She then transitioned to the toddler room but still tried to sneak down the hall at drop off to Maria's room for the longest time! Now, she is just over 2 years old and can recite her ABCs, count to 20, almost spell her 8 letter name, loves to "read" and "write" and recite any nursery rhyme you can think of! However the main reason I felt compelled to write this review was when she started to count backwards from 10! Perfectly every time! I scrambled to look up this stage of learning online and found out it was common for four year olds! Of course my daughter is the smartest one of all! But truly this is 100% because of the learning received at Amys Cozy Corner. She loves going to school each day and I have 100% confidence leaving her here. Almost always, Amy is in the toddler room singing to a captivated audience of toddlers. The staff are amazing, consistent, fair and really care about teaching these kids, not just babysitting. I have stacks of amazing art work that comes home every day and I love the fun activities they plan for the kids; most recent was Pancake Tuesday where Mari dressed like a chef and cooked pancakes for the kids! The outdoor play space is great, safe and big enough for the kids. They are great at accommodating my crazy schedule when I'm running late. They are flexible when I need an extra day of care but always check to make sure they have enough staff to cover. If you're considering Daycare in Marblehead, look no further!

Our boy is at Amy's and we absolutely love it. We feel comfortable knowing he's well cared for and…read moreloved all day long. They are so accommodating to our changing whims and so helpful to us as new parents. The owner is great and loves what she does and the teachers are amazing with the kids and babies.

My son William attends the Magical Beginnings in Wakefield and he seems to LOVE it! The teachers in…read morethe infant room are wonderful and I feel so comfortable dropping him off and knowing that he is in great hands. The center is extremely clean and secure. He seems to be learning a lot and is always happy when we drop him off and pick him up!

From the owner: Magical Beginnings Peabody is a very special location - it's where the magic first began in 2000 as…read morethe very first center! With a convenient location on Lynn Street in Peabody (near the Brown Elementary School) and a magical homey feel, this childcare center exudes warmth and is a welcoming environment for children and families. We proudly partner with families residing in Peabody, Lynn, Salem, Beverly, and Swampscott. Our Magical Beginnings Peabody Learning Center offers high-quality, nurturing child care to children ages 8 weeks to 5 years old, in our Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Programs. Our educators care deeply about creating a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow at all ages of their development. Using a play-based curriculum, children explore new concepts through hands-on experiences. This sparks their curiosity, while fostering their emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Above and beyond dedication to our child's health, safety and learning. The teachers are…read moreprofessional, classes are bilingual and even students who don't speak any Chinese at home learn to speak a second language. During the pandemic, Sunshine was quick to recognize the threat and react accordingly, but also quick to work with the state to reopen safely. I have heard from so many parents about their care center that took a huge cash deposit and suddenly closed for good with no refunds, or that operate extremely short hours each day. Sunshine's hours allow working parents to comfortably balance career and family. Our child loves to go to Sunshine, and is always bringing home something new that he learned. I can't say enough good things. Thank you, Sunshine!

We have been attending Sunshine for about 2 years now, and can't say enough nice things. Language…read moreexposure and a friendly, bright, happy play environment were my top needs for daycare/preschool. The administrators went above and beyond during the COVID shutdown with communication and flexibility. Their policies are all transparent and fair, and since my daughter has been back, she's regaining her Mandarin vocab and is healthy as a horse - hasn't had so much as a runny nose! We are planning to stay until she goes to elementary school and send our infant son when he gets a bit older.

So Far So Good !!!!!! Staff and teachers are friendly and attentive. If theres any issues at all…read morethrough out the day The staff will call you asap to make sure you are notified of a problem or issue. The pricing is fair with meals and snacks included. When we first brought our son there we had to wait a few weeks and be patient with our son adapting to the newness and other issues that where delt with by management and my wife and I. If you have a problem or issue and call about it your problem will be delt with and tended to immediatly. When you walk in or leave the front desk is friendly and nice making sure your child is given a welcome or a good bye on a daily basis as-well as the parent. All the staff are professional. I had 3 other sons that are older that went to diffrent care centers over the years and I have to say the Next Generations in Andover is the best yet. If your a new parent with a first child going to this day care center or any for that matter just be patient from the start to work out any kinks you may be having. Its not easy leaving your loved one off in the morning but rest assured that in my opinion 6 months into it that your child is getting the love and attention they deserve by a "class act group of A-plus management and teachers. It is definitely important to know your child is being taken care of when you are at work or what ever reason your using Next Generations. I know from experience that my son is happy and doing well there by a excellent group !!!!! Thats why I gave them a 5 star rating !!!!! Ps- The place is large and there are many areas for your child to learn and play.

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.