Although we had known the owner along with some of the staff members for years-- since our older…read moreson attended their sister school, Albrecht Kinder Academy, beginning when he was three--sending our infant daughter to daycare was still a scary thought! However, already knowing Erica and her staff made what could have been an incredibly difficult decision feel like the best choice we could have made. The staff at Cowlicks and Pigtails made our transition into the world of infant daycare so smooth and reassuring. Sending a baby to daycare shortly after maternity leave was a completely different experience than sending our older child to preschool, but they made us feel comfortable, supported, and confident that our daughter was in wonderful hands. Our daughter started at just about 12 weeks old and is now three, and we truly couldn't imagine our lives without the incredible staff at Cowlicks and Pigtails! They have cared for her, supported her, and loved her through every stage. Knowing she is safe, happy, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about her means more to us than we could ever put into words. We are so grateful to be part of the Cowlicks and Pigtails family!

Best daycare around hands down!! Amazing teachers, great facility and lots of fun family gathering…read moreevents. I honestly can't say enough great things about them.

This a fairly new facility and it is as nice if not better than most private clubs. Having been a…read morequasi gym rat and runner for 10 years or so, I damaged a tendon in my hip and have not been able to run anymore. I had basically given up on excersizing and become quite dumpy. I decided to try the Y near my home in hopes I could at least do something to get back/stay in shape. I joined for a one month trial to see if it would work and I seem to be ok. I am slowly getting back into cardio with the recumbent bike and may try the eliptical. Anyways, enough about my dreary blog. This place is big, bright and airy (no gym stink). Floor to ceiling windows looking out to pine woods. Many pieces of cardio and Nautilus style equip with 7 tvs to watch (using earbuds). A 3 story rock wall, bbal court inside and outdoor, walking trails, skate park, free weights. The locker room is small for the size of the place, but its clean and well maintained. Showers are individual even for men which is new to me (thank God if you saw me!). There is also an indoor pool, youth area and even a Phys Therapy room run by Southcoast hosp. Too many programs to list, but I am happy with the basics. The members seem nice and polite for the most part, dutifully disinfecting their equip if they so much as looked at it. The only complaint I had was I had two morons yakking on there cell phones while on bikes next to me! Is there anyplace safe anymore? One clown was sipping his Dunkins and talking....I was waiting for the cigarette to come out or a breast feeding infant.

I wanted to provide an update regarding the current state of the YMCA, as there have been some…read moresignificant improvements since my most recent review. I mostly worked with Lu, who was responsive and approachable throughout my efforts to raise earlier concerns. He made himself available, listened to my concerns, and was transparent about how issues were being addressed. While some of these problems took considerable time to resolve, I do believe his efforts have been crucial to the overall improvement in conditions at the Gleason YMCA. Starting in the spring and summer of 2026, I noticed a significant improvement in the cleanliness of the men's locker room. The steam room and sauna now appear to be regularly sanitized, and the unpleasant odor that was previously present is no longer an issue most of the time. The locker room floor also seems to be much cleaner, with the floors being swept regularly and empty bottles and other trash being removed each night. The bench in the steam room has also been replaced. The gym floor in the workout center is being cleaned and swept by staff throughout the day as well. The mold has been minimized and there are no longer drain flies. The lack of airflow in the mens locker room is still very apparent, and it is consistently an uncomfortably hot and humid environment throughout the year in addition to stagnant odors. Throughout the summer, new equipment and machines have been installed, replacing older equipment that was no longer in good working order. There are also brand-new mats in the indoor track area, replacing the older mats that had fallen into disrepair. These are some significant upgrades that should improve the overall quality of everyone's workouts in the weight room. That said, the membership price for a single person is still fairly high at $62 per month, which is something prospective members should take into consideration. Overall, while there are still areas where the YMCA could improve, I think it is important to acknowledge the substantial progress that has been made since my previous review. The Gleason Y is in noticeably better condition than it was before, and I appreciate the staff's efforts to address the concerns that have been raised.

I love this place, Hally and her team are by far the kindest and most caring people you will ever…read morefind!! They take are of your children as if they are family! I can't express in words how grateful I am to them! And all they do for my boys!

I love this place. My 5 year old daughter has been going here for 2 years and she has learned so…read moremuch. She can speak in French, knows all her numbers and letters. They are always doing something new and fun here. I think it $4.75 an hour. And it includes 2 snacks and lunch for the child. Highly recommended!!

We love this place! It's a safe, loving, nurturing environment for your children to grow! The…read moreteachers and staff are amazing, and the place is very clean! This has become a second home to my lil guy and our family!

They don't accept vouchers for certain ages which sucks for parents .................I looked…read moreelsewhere

Remington is adjusting amazingly well, it makes me so happy. He absolutely loves your school and so…read moredo I . The teachers truly enjoy what they do and it shows and makes a huge difference, I love that, the place is super clean and secure. Everyone is so nice and welcoming, I'm looking forward to see the progress he makes at the program.

I love starboard academy! From the moment I walked in I knew this was "the place", after visiting…read moremany other daycares. Throughout the pandemic they were great. My little one has grown and learned so much. I am very happy with the staff and the cute curriculum they have for toddlers. I would 100% recommend this to friends and family!

I wish there were places like this when I was a toddler! So bright and exciting. Impeccably clean…read moreand inviting. There's a spot for parents to pop in and observe their child, as well as getting updates and pictures throughout the day on the app. I feel confident leaving my baby in their care.

My child has been at Crayon College for eight months now and has developed exponentially. I cannot…read moresay enough about the hardworking teachers who create a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment for these kids. If you need child care, I highly recommend looking into Crayon College!

So disappointed in my interaction with Crayon College. I recently relocated to the area & have been…read morelooking for a good, supportive daycare for my 1-year-old. Staff appeared extremely impatient & rude when I began inquiring about daily activities, Covid protocols (NONE), safety & availability. I am truly disappointed & decided to go with another local daycare. Please teach your staff to be kind & have patience with first time moms trusting you with their babies.

Our daughter has been going to Little Discoveries since she was 4 months old (now 2 & 1/2 years)…read moreand we love it! The staff is so friendly and caring towards our girl and she is learning so much every day. It's so fun to pick her up and hear her talk about the fun activities that she does each day.

My little girl has been coming here since she was 6 months old and she has loved all of her…read moreteachers. They are all amazing. The level of care is out of this world. The center always has activities for the kids especially during the summer months. If the weather is nice the kids are outside and I love that!