I will never go here again. That should start to explain things…read more If it makes it a little confusing, then let me go into detail. We, myself and one other person, came in early on a Wednesday morning. It was the 13th, to be specific. And we came in at approximately 8:56 am. What we didn't know however, was that it was Senior hour from 9:30 am to 10:30. That isn't what I'm complaining about though. Sure, we were a bit miffed that this wasn't on the website when we came but we didn't have any problem with it. We just sat there and waited for our turn. Then, at exactly 10:26, did the rest of the people who weren't 60+ started coming and we were at the front of the line. By now, we were just happy to be getting our turn. Then, a man, whose name I will not disclose, asked if he could move forward with the last people from the line for the 60+. They asked his age, from which he respectfully replied that he was 59. They let him in. But, now you see, this is where the plot thickens. He had someone with him. A woman who was clearly disabled in a walker who needed help to move around. They didn't let her in. This was a conundrum. Why? Let me go back. Before, there was another woman in the 60+ line who pulled along with her a young woman who was clearly in her 30s and very capable of staying behind and waiting her turn. So then, I ask you, was it fair that this 30 yr old was allowed access, while this poor, disabled woman was forced to wait outside, uncomfortable, like a common stray dog? I think not. Hence, the other person that I was with, started asking the guy who was at the front door, why they didn't let the woman in. She, the other person, was very respectful, and tried her best to be understood, because she had a bit of an accent and some words ran together occasionally. The guy looked a bit affronted. Then a woman who worked there came out and the whole thing started all over again. Then, he came out. I believe his name is Will McGovern. The pantry manager. This guy had to be 6'3 maybe, with a beer gut, blond, blue eyes, and holding a shake from McDonalds. He came out with fury in his eyes. He then started spewing, and pardon my language, bullshit about how she was disrespecting his employees, and a whole bunch of other shit. I swear, the guy was on a rampage. The people behind us were shocked. And angry. She looked shocked as well. She vehemently denied this, stating that she had only been asking. Anyone with eyes could see this. Literally anyone. The guy just kept saying "I dunno. I only know what I heard." In this namby-pamby little prissy boy voice. I was shaking by this point. Not from fear though. Oh no, not from fear. Rather, from anger. Anger that this incompetent little overgrown brat called this other person, who happens to be a close family member of mine, a liar. He then proceeded to pluck the card, the card that you use to get in, right from her hand and said that he would permanently take this away from her if she continued to disrespect his employees. I had enough of this by this point. I got right up in his face and told him off. I said, "Sir, I apologize for whatever you think you heard, but clearly, you are not listening. She told you what happened but you just wan't to live in your own little world of denial. I can vouch for this woman. She is trustworthy and she has never lied a day in her life. Never. She is painfully honest." I then started to say MY piece because he had his turn. It was my turn now. He was silent. Shocked in fact. I don't like causing trouble with people. I'm usually pretty easy going. But, this man, no wait, this Lounge Lizard, this social parasite, insulted us, disrespected us, and treated us like we were nothing. Like we were less than nothing. My grandparents didn't come here, to this country, to be treated like some bothersome parasite. We did not fight for our freedom, to be treated like crap. So that, when we need a little help, a little helot get back on our feet, to be treated like a common slave. So, if you, Lounge Lizard, social parasite Will McGovern, are reading this, I hope you feel ashamed of your actions. Will McGovern is a racist man who hates woman and Latinx people!

Excellent organization! Great people! Working for the less fortunate. Love their work and kindness.read more

Quality programming! Responsive administrators and teachers…read more They have lots of support programs for children and lots of extras included in monthly tuition. High teacher to child ratio with very reliable people that are caring !

Despite its great reputation in the area, we had a terrible experience at Kids-A-Lot. High student…read moreto teacher ratio, combined with a lack of policies on aggression and other behavioral issues, results in no one ensuring the wellbeing of non-aggressive kids whatsoever. We asked the teachers and the director to address the problem of hitting, pushing and bullying multiple times and never got a positive resolution. The director should be ashamed of her response and intervention to the repeated requests to solve this problem.

This daycare is just fantastic. The director really cares about the kids and the activities are…read moreenriching and creative. The center is always very clean and uncluttered. The have after school activites that allow the parents to really get involved. Definately the best center I have ever had my kids at. Just wish I still lived close enough to use it!

Couldn't agree more! A terrific center at an outstanding price -- truly no compromises on either…read morecost or quality. We had to move to a different care provider owing to distance and work schedule changes, but we've remained very active as supporters of the Cottage and our kids still really enjoy going there for special events. By the way, they're having a big 30th birthday bash fundraiser at the Hudson Elks on September 10, 2011. All are welcome.

Employment Options is a great program that supports individuals to lead a better life. My…read moredevelopmentally challenged sister-in-law attended the 7 week Culinary program. It was a fun and useful experience, and included a graduation at the end that family and friends could attend.

As first time homeowner we quickly learned furnishing a home is very expensive. Instead of buying…read morenew furniture we look for more thrifty options and have become regulars at Habitat for Humanity. Over the past year or so we required an eclectic bunch of pieces of furniture for our home from here. Each time we go into the shop, there's always new inventory. We've been very pleased with the quality of pieces and prices at which they are offered. We found that Saturday mornings tend to be a great day to peruse the shop. Bringing a cup of coffee and looking around for pieces we need whether those are chairs, mirrors, desks etc had become one of our favorite weekend activities. Recently, we also learned they sell refurbished paint for super cheap! We use this to paint the interior of our garage, but you're in the whole place new. If you need a few pieces of furniture and are balling on a budget, definitely check out the great pieces and people at Habitat for hHmanity here in Worcester.

I tried to purchase a dresser here yesterday that was on the loading dock, was told by THE STORE…read moreMANAGER that it wasn't for sale because a reseller named Gary has "an arrangement" with the pickup driver to have first dibs on any mid century furniture that comes into the store. So basically a reseller is paying off a delivery driver to get first dibs, and all of it is seemingly a-ok with the store management, I was told "because he's our best driver". This is utter nonsense and complete disservice to the organization and the community it serves, only serving to benefit one specific dealer who's paying off a guy. Shame on habitat for humanity and this restore for allowing this corrupt behavior. I emailed upper management about this issue and await a reply.

The teachers truly care about what they do and invest their time and attention each day. My son has…read morebeen there a little under one year and I only wish we had come sooner. We've moved a few times and so we've been to 3 different daycare centers since my son was very little. He is now finishing his last year before kindergarten and I truly am grateful we had the opportunity to meet these people and have the proper preparations made for our next step for kindergarten.

Great staff; crappy management…read more The photo of the sign you see here is the only notification that Blossom Station was closed this morning. The other photo is of the "inclement weather" in question. We're about 1.5 miles from Blossom Station, lest you think the weather was wildly different between our house and the school. I also drove there, just to take a picture of the sign, because it's so unbelievable that that's how the "notice" was disseminated. Three cars of parents + kids pulled up during the 2 minutes I was there taking the photo, and talking to another flabbergasted parent. You see, Blossom Station uses the Acton school district as their "do we close" barometer AND notification mechanism. But during Christmas and February break, Acton doesn't cancel, because there's nothing to cancel. So instead of having a backup notification mechanism, a sign o the door is the only notice. No phone call, text, twitter, Facebook -- nothing. Just a sign. Oh, and they don't answer the phones, so you can't call ahead to see if they're closed. Oh, and their website doesn't load. Not the homepage, not the "closings/delays" page, either. At best, you can call (why would you call on a rainy day?), but you'll get an answering machine. Getting an answering machine with a generic message isn't a very strong "we're closed" signal. Now have a look at the rain. You decide whether you think their decision to close was reasonable. -- So that's a single day. Let's talk about their "not being open" philosophy in general. Blossom Station's holiday schedule will NOT work for you if you have a normal job, unless your company is shut down from Christmas through New Years. They're just straight up closed. If Christmas falls on a Wednesday, they'll be open that Monday the 23rd and the following Monday. Because apparently December 26, 27, and 31 are all holidays. BS is also closed on every other marginal holiday, so you'll need to make alternative arrangements for those days, too. -- We've heard through the parent grapevine that when BS is closed for snow days, staff aren't paid. That suggests that their staff aren't paid for holiday closings, either. As the customer, you WILL pay full price, no matter how many days BS is unavailable. In October 2019 (a 31-day month), BS was open 20 days. Full time toddler parents paid $1780. In December 2019, BS was open 13 days. Same price. That means the cost per day in October is $89. The cost per day in December is $137. This would be more acceptable if staff were paid for snow days and holidays. -- The staff, on the other hand, are great. Our daughter has been at BS since she was 8 months old. She's been in four rooms now, and has done very well in all of them She takes great naps, and is always happy when we pick her up.

My son has attended WoodsEdge Children's Center for more than three years -- since he was three…read moremonths old. The care he has received in the infant, toddler and now preschool classroom has been exceptional. He has grown so much due to the talented teachers, the hardworking administrators, the wonderful physical space and the creative approach to a child's first school experience. I highly recommend WoodsEdge to any family who seeks a family atmosphere in a bucolic setting with truly outstanding caregivers.

Woodsedge has been absolutely wonderful. Our daughter just transitioned into the toddler room, and…read morehad such a positive experience while in the infants. Her teachers always provide us with great communication. We love getting the daily reports through the Tadpoles app, and the pictures they send make our day! They always make a point to tell us about her day at pick up, and do a great job letting us know what she needs for school. Most importantly, Our daughter is happy to be at Woodesdge. She walks herself up the stairs every morning, and always has a smile for her teachers. She's made friends in class, and says their names all the time at home! Woodsedge has gone through a lot of transitions recently, but we are happier than ever. We highly recommend it to any parents in search of care for their little one.

Recently I donated to this organization. They were happy to accept my old coffee maker and other…read morekitchenware, etc. Met a lot of volunteers there. Wonderful people and great mission. Please consider supporting HGRM - not-for-profit organization based in Acton, MA that provides household goods, free of charge, to people in need.

I had an older leather sofa and recliner, along with two brand new bureaus. The leather sofa and…read morerecliner had a few tears but were perfectly durable and comfortable, nothing that a slipcover could have not fixed. I thought that by donating these items perhaps an elderly person or Veteran would have found these items useful. I was informed that the recliner and sofa were unacceptable but the bureaus were allowed. The catch was that I needed to pay to have the two bureaus picked up for 100.00, wear a Mask and stay away from the men that were loading the two bureaus. Lots of demands for free items. I do not deal with tyranny especially when I am trying to do a good deed, to help another in need.