I highly recommend Little Achievers Family Childcare in Woburn. Both of mine kids went there from…read more3 months up till they started kindergarten. It was like having family care for them while we worked. Great learning environment. Clean, organized, with structure for the kids. A working mother's dream. https://www.littleachieverslearning.com/

We are so happy to send our kids here. Christy used to run big child care centers and now runs this…read moredaycare out of her home. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about children and has helped me with all kinds of kid things, since I am NOT knowledgeable about children :-) She and her staff (all of whom are family!) truly care about the kids and really take care of them lovingly. One of my favorite aspects of Little Achievers is how they encourage the kids to be age-appropriately independent. My 2 year old daughter can do so many things herself - put on her coat and shoes and using safety scissors for example - and she is SO proud that she can. I think a lot of the way she is willing to take on new challenges and keep trying even if she fails comes from the encouragement and structure she gets at Little Achievers. I also love how Christy focuses on helping the kids learn how to be good people. She is firm about manners and making sure the kids treat the staff and each other kindly and with respect. My daughter knows what is and is not kind behavior, and that her behavior can have an effect on the people around her. (Does she always choose to behave well? Absolutely not... but hey, she's 2!) We feel confident that bringing our kids here keeps them safe, happy, and helps them learn.

While my child does not attend this school, I've contacted them three times to get information…read more Each time I received a different situation and no o e really seemed to understand what is going on at their day cafe. I would never trust my child to a business that can't even keep track of basic policies and expectations.

When my wife and I began looking for day cares of course there is a lot of emotions at play. After…read morelooking at more than a few day cares (I will spare you the details) my wife and I decided upon puddle duck. The teachers there were amazing. My son always looked forward to his two day care days and I always felt at ease knowing he was in the most capable hands. I have recommended this daycare with confidence to others and will continue to. Thanks for everything!

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!

My wife and I did a ton of research and site visits before deciding on Artisan Childcare Center and…read moreI'm glad we found this place! I can't say enough great things about this place. The teachers are all very friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive! My daughter is almost a year and a half old and LOVES going to school every day. The teachers document every detail of her day so we know exactly what she did, what she ate, when she napped, etc. The teachers lover her and it shows because she LOVES her teachers. The perks we fell in love with were the daily music class, the baby sign language lessons (yes, our daughter used sign language to communicate with us at a year old and still signs when she says "please" in an over-exaggerated manner, haha), the outdoor play, the gardening program, the teacher-to-student ratios, the staff, and overall cleanliness of the facililty. It's a little more expensive than a couple of the other places we visited, but for a couple extra hundred dollars per month, WELL WORTH IT in comparison. You can't even compare a standard daycare facility to this place; Artisan blew them all away. We know our daughter is in good hands and getting top-notch care. It really is more like school than daycare, which keeps our daughter stimulated and happy! As far as the review submitted by "Life B", kids get sick, it's a fact of life wherever you bring them. In my experience, the staff has been on top of everything they possibly can be on top of when illnesses are going around, so the review by "Life B" is very misleading and based on one kid getting sick, one time. The review should be deleted in my opinion as it contains no helpful information at all. Regardless of the childcare facility you choose, your kid will get sick during it's lifetime, haha, accept that. Anyway, I HIGHLY recommend this place, there is a reason they fill up and availability can be difficult to come by at times. My wife and I lucked out. A full-time slot opened up a few days before we went in for a tour and we jumped on it. My suggestion to you is, if you are considering daycare and Artisan has an available slot, take it. You won't be disappointed, but you will miss out if someone else grabs it before you. -Ron B.

I am very impressed by the responsiveness of the staff at Artisan. The smaller class sizes really…read morehelp to provide one on one care for very young children

My daughter has been attending the ASC since she started Kindergarten 4 years ago, and has also…read moreattended the summer program. This year, her younger sister joined her. There is no bus service at our elementary school, so the ASC picks up our girls to bring them to the ASC after school. We have never had an issue with pick-up at the school. The program is well-organized and once arriving at the ASC, the kids have a structured program with plenty of downtime as well as homework assistance and designated time to read. There are days when I pick up my daughters and they don't want to leave because they are enjoying the activity in which they are engaged. The staff are also great - very responsive to any concerns and always professional. Every one of them seems to appreciate the kids and have been sensitive to any special requests. At one point, when my older daughter was being left out of a game and her feelings hurt, one of the directors stepped in and reminded the other kids about being inclusive. Kids are allowed to be kids, but the ASC is also great about teaching important life lessons and setting limits to help them get along and they do it in a constructive and respectful way. ASC is open for a summer program as well, and my older daughter says she doesn't want to go anywhere else for day camp. The summer program includes daily trips to the city pool, twice a week field trips that the kids love and lots of in-house fun. ASC covers school vacations as well, scheduling both fun and enriching activities for the kids. The After School Club is also a great value. Their prices are not the absolute lowest in Woburn, but they are very competitive, particularly considering all that the ASC does with and for the kids. It is definitely worth the peace of mind knowing that my girls are safe, happy and engaged in some great activities. Tuition can be paid either by check or using their online system, which is very convenient.

Meredith M. My…read moredaughter has been going to the ASC for past 3 years. They have someone pick up my daughter at the school and take her to the ASC. I have never had an issue with this. She also has attended the summer program. She loves all the fun activities they have planned for the weeks and the field trips too. As a mom, this place gives me peace of mind knowing she's in a safe environment and being well taken care of. The staff is always caring and kind. They do homework with them if you like. It makes things easier at home for us, getting in the door so late.

This center is exceptional. Everyone here are simply the best in class! Our experience has nothing…read morebut positive. The facilities are nice and clean, and the teachers and directors listen to our kids and parents. My daughter cried every day at a different center, and she stopped crying about school within the same first week she attended here! She loves her teachers and classmates. My only "critique" is that it closes at 4pm, Other than that, they're pretty darn perfect.

From the owner: At L.E.A.P. Childcare we believe that you are never too young to discover what you are great at and…read morehow you learn best! Each child is special and unique, and we strive to instill a positive self-image in everyone. We encourage an environment that focuses on learning through play and exploration. Through this, we also support and foster the social, emotional and physical development of children. L.E.A.P. Childcare's curriculum in each classroom focuses on a balanced mix of structured teacher-directed activities and independent learning. We believe it is important for children to be given time each day to learn by exploration; whether that means inside with one of our many learning manipulatives or outside discovering the world around them. The possibilities are endless! Children are also given time each day for unstructured free play. During this time, children will not only be given more opportunities to explore their environment and the materials in it, but this time will also promote the development of social skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Unstructured free play is the perfect time for children to discover their interests and express themselves. *Preschool students must be age 2.9 in order to enroll* *Pre-K students must be age 4 in order to enroll.*

Happy to see that this YMCA's website now finally does allow you to see how much membership…read morecosts---for a while they required you to share email & phone info in order to receive that info, after which they'd bombard you with nagging calls & emails if you didn't sign up immediately. Whew. Whoever came up with that bright idea, I hope no longer works there! I came back here out of curiosity after a good 1-2 years away after discovering the Waltham Y, which is about the same drive time from where i live (Arlington) but is open later and has a sauna which this Woburn location lacks (they do have a steamroom), and is generally a much more pleasant environment. Now it appears that Woburn Y has extended its hours so that it closes just 30 minutes earlier M-Thu (9:30pm), 1 hour earlier on Fridays (7pm), and the same time on Sat/Sun (6pm)...so they're almost there! Everything is about the same as I remembered, except they have moved the one squat cage in the main functional fitness/cardio central area to the front workout room next to two other squat cages, where all the free weights and the one pulley multi-station is, making it even more crammed/crowded than before. The weight plates are strangely mismatched, which makes things a bit awkward if you are using one of the squat stations at the same time as folks are on the other two squat stations as well as the leg press machine, all of which share this random (3 different kinds!) weight plate collection. Now, God help you if you come here to lift weights during the peak 5-7pm period: I swear, it's just as bad as Planet Fitness in terms of being packed in there like sardines! Must be hell whenever there's a flu, cold, or covid bug going around. Oh, and remember what I said about "too bad this place lacks a sauna"---well, actually it DOES have a sauna: i.e. this front weights area, where the AC either doesn't work or is kept at 82F!!! Yep, while the main central area was probably a very comfy 68-72F, pretty much everybody in this cramped little space was sweating buckets! Luckily the day I went, everyone must've remembered to use deodorant because nobody particularly stank...but I can imagine how bad it must be on those days when somebody does! It seems like this Y's management has made a conscious decision to relegate lifters to second-class status, keeping the largest and most pleasant space in the center of the gym, with floor-to-ceiling glass views of the swimming pool and main street, for the "functional fitness" and dubious Life Fitness strength machines users. I'm guessing it's for cold, hard dollars-and-cents economic reasons, i.e. to promote personal training. People who lift weights usually know what the hell they're doing and are far less likely to shell out $50-70/hour for personal training. So I did notice a number of personal trainers with their clients in that central area, but for the most part the it was far less densely packed than the front weights area. Sigh, capitalism...

This is one of the best places i've ever been in Massachusetts, nay, the United States. This was a…read morebeautiful experience that made me feel renewed. Going into the pool was like a baptism. It was very cheap to get into also. An all around perfect YMCA

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.

The teachers are great. They are welcoming, caring, and have good communication skills.read more

We started sending our daughter here mid-pandemic. It's hard to not be able to go into the…read moreclassrooms with her, but I'm grateful how careful WYLC is in respecting best practices with respect to keeping our kids safe. Our daughter loves her teachers and has learned a lot. We are doubling down and sending our infant here in a couple months as well. All around good experience.