What a treat to have this small little space in the center of town! This new shop is such a bonus…read morefor the community. We had two awesome kids' parties hosted here just recently and loved the experience. Sue is very warm & friendly, planned super sweet activities that were spot-on appropriate for the ages, took special care to fit our themes and made it all super easy on us to carry off. I can not wait to come back here for future birthday parties. Until then, we really look forward to take advantage of the fun classes she has on the schedule.

Our daughter had a wonderful birthday party at Craft.ed. The planning went smoothly and Susan was…read moreso helpful throughout the process and during the event. The space is very charming and my daughter and her friends had so much fun! They also loved being able to bring their crafts home. Susan is so thoughtful, she even took some photos during the event to share with us. My daughter is signed up for a workshop in a few weeks and she is very excited. Craft.ed is great for events and I hope to be able to sign up for one of their workshops soon!

My family has been with this center for a few months and let me just say, it is clear the Director…read moreand management team does not care about your kids or the employees. It seems as though everyday, the team is just trying to "make it through the day". Every morning at drop-off, the toddler and infant classrooms are clearly over ratio and chaotic. There are constant teacher callouts. My daughter's teacher is out numerous times a week for one reason or another. This forces my child to be placed in a different room, proving that there is no consistency. The teachers that do show up everyday, are CLEARLY burnt out. I feel bad for them. Additionally, a majority of the staff lack any educational expertise and seem to view this job as glorified babysitting. Management seems to hire anyone who walks through the door just so they can enroll more families and make more money. This puts a heavy burden on the good staff. No quality curriculum is taking place. My kids never come home with any artwork or projects. The kids are just not learning anything. The center is filthy. I don't think anyone knows how to sweep or mop. I have had to step through my child's classroom to get their backpack and I am disgusted with the state of the classrooms. I truly believe the teachers are so burnt out, they are just too tired to clean. And it shows. There are a handful of wonderful teachers who seem to care about the kids; but unfortunately, that is way overshadowed by the negative vibes in this place. There is a child in my son's preschool classroom (Kairo is the child's name) that has extremely aggressive and violent behavior. My child fears going to class because of him. I have spoken with the Director Heather numerous times about this and it seems nothing is being done and my concerns are being pushed aside. This child needs special help that he cannot get in a large group setting. I know multiple parents have the same concerns about this child. I am in search of another daycare and soon as I get a spot, I will be dis-enrolling immediately.

My family has been with the Kindercare company for a few years. Both my son and daughter attend the…read moreMelrose center. Good experience!

Both of my children went through the Goddard School from their infant and toddler years right…read morethrough Pre-K. We were with them through first steps, first solids, first words, navigating a pandemic, potty training, having a sibling, losing teeth, learning to ride a bike and write their name, making friends and becoming self-assured and self-sufficient 5 year olds that were ready to make a seamless transition to Kindergarten. Not only is the facility and outdoor play spaces beautiful, but the school follows a curriculum that is shared each week and brings in outside companies, librarians and more to do specialized activities onsite as well. From bike days to pizza/pj fundraisers, apple pie making for Thanksgiving, to art shows, there was always something to look forward to. When we looked at many daycares when my first child was born, this school stood out leaps and bounds above the rest for having an educational plan in place, not just child care. I can't thank the Goddard School enough for the role they have played in such formative years for my children. The teachers care about the kids like family.

We have had our two sons Alex and Maxi at The Goddard School over the past 5 years. It is now time…read morefor us to move on so i just wanted to take some time to thank The Goddard School and share my experience. The school has been a dream. My children have made great friends and many memories. The faculty is kind honest and helpful. Their development has exceeded my expectations and has them fully ready to succeed in elementary school. It is great to see my children have the confidence in themselves because of all they learned educationally and socially. We could not speak more Highly of this establishment and are so happy we made the choice to do our early education with them.

My son has been enrolled at Magic Garden for 3 years now. He has grown in so many ways and adores…read morehis teachers and the directors! Lori is very involved with all the students and their circumstances and does an amazing job making sure they are happy, healthy and safe. Magic offers enrichment almost everyday whether it's gymnastics, sports, music, yoga, swimming, Spanish or outdoor explorations! They work hard for my son and have helped me get him extra help with our towns preschool for OT and PT. I love this school so much and will be so sad when he graduates in 2023. He will be prepared and then some for transitioning into kindergarten and I couldn't be happier with the team he has on his side.

My daughter has been attending Magic Garden for a year and a half. Having moved several times over…read morethe past few years, we have had an opportunity to experience several different preschools. Magic Garden is by far our favorite. My daughter loves it here, and I love sending her here. The teachers at Magic Garden have been fabulous. My daughter has been in the Starburst room - her teachers are very experienced, enthusiastic, fun, and encouraging. The kids spend time doing meaningful play-based activities while learning social skills, learning about the world around them, and gaining reading, writing, and math skills that will prepare them well for kindergarten. They do art projects every day and have ample time to run around outside in one of several beautiful playgrounds. One of the things I like best about Magic Garden is the enrichment activities that are offered. The children have Spanish once per week. In the fall they do gymnastics once per week. In the winter and summer they have swimming (at the BSC in Waltham or the local Lincoln pool), and in the spring the kids walk to the Decordova museum for art classes. They also do creative movement and fitness. As a working mom with limited time to drive the kids to activities, this is a huge benefit for me. Magic Garden's extended day program and year-round schedule also make it a great place for families with two working parents. We can't be happier with our choice to send our daughter to Magic Garden. It is a great community and a special place!

Loved Valerie! She came to the child care center where my younger siblings go to and did a very…read moreengaging and fun activity with the children. I could see that they were all having so much fun and I would highly recommend Jumpstart Art Club to anyone looking for a great teacher. Valerie is the best!

My lucky little toddlers have the pleasure of visiting Ms. Valerie in our Child Care Center's Art…read moreStudio twice a week and boy oh boy do they love her! Valerie always has unique, creative, developmentally appropriate activities planned for children of all ages at many day care locations in the Boston area. She definitely has a creative, fun way of teaching all types of art and the children clearly love her as they ask each day if it is an "art studio" day.

My older daughter graduated from the school two years ago and my youngest is about to begin her…read moresecond year. For our family the school has been wonderful. The staff is talented and committed. There is a parent participation component, as with all cooperative programs. This is something that drew me to the program. I was amazed my first year how varied people's situations are - one or both parents working outside the home part or full time, nanny's, grandparents and family friends helping out at pick-up and drop-off, as well as moms and dads working as stay-at-home parents. I didn't carpool, but some families arranged carpools. I often swapped child-care of my youngest daughter (when my oldest was in school) on parent-help days and then would watch another family's younger child when it was their turn. I've benefited from the sense of community at the school, and the chance to have a few hours every month or so to be with my child at school. The best part though is the positive experience my children have had at the school, developing social skills and learning through play.

My youngest attended their toddler program last year, and will be entering the 3-year-old program…read morethis fall. We had a great experience in his first year. It is a cooperative program, so you have to be open to that aspect. I personally loved helping in the classroom and getting to observe my child interacting with his friends. There are some volunteer components -- one work day a year to help maintain the school and grounds and service on one committee -- but they certainly aren't onerous. It's not for everyone, but so far I've found it very manageable as a working parent. The other parents are very supportive and open to switching schedules. I'm new to town, so I've found it a valuable way to meet other people and find a sense of community. The curriculum is play-based, so the focus is more on developing imagination, healthy social interaction, etc. I'm looking forward to seeing how the curriculum develops as my son progresses.

This review is for hipstitchers Wellesley -- not Newton…read more Business refuses to answer a phone call or numerous emails asking to cancel a class 22 days away for a credit due to a child being in school . Only response was 10 minutes after booking a course asking to apply the new customer 10% credit only to be told "no we can't do that. We will apply it to you next class". Refusal to respond at all to any other communication. Same company that will tell you you can't get a credit if you don't cancel with enough leeway. Hypocritical and terrible customer service. Will never book a class again.

Went here for a birthday party and experience was amazing! It was my first time stitching but the…read moreinstructors there were really kind and helped me stitch. Food was great, and the place looks adorable! I recommend this place if you want to enroll in a stitching class or camp, and even have a birthday party here.

We love First Circle! Our daughter has been here almost a year and the teachers take extraordinary…read morecare of the little ones, with so much love, learning, and silly fun throughout the day. They're also so helpful in helping our daughter progress and become independent. Big shoutout to Amber and Naomi in infant 3! And to Clay and Kaitie for jumping in to help whenever needed!

We love this place! My job forces us to travel often, and I wanted some stability for my son. First…read moreCircle provided that and lots of love, care, and patience. I can not speak more highly of the staff!