We love this place! They truly love the kids in their care, they focus on learning and community…read moreand I can say my kids are so happy and well cared for they are there. We love our Holden Hands Friends!

I have nothing but good things to say about Holden Hands. My daughter has learned so much in her…read moretime here, it amazes me. I completely trust the teachers here and my daughter is truly happy when she's there. They have also recently started a private Facebook page where they post videos and pictures of them throughout the day. Just another way they go above and beyond to make parents feel even more happy and comfortable while their child is at school. In regards to the comment below about the allergy- I'm not buying it. If a child had a deadly allergy to peanuts and 911 was not called, an epi-pen was not administered, and no actions were taken in a "life & death situation", then how would the child have survived that? There's no way something like that would happen in this school with the teachers they have there. Absolutely no way.

I have to agree with Liza's review. My biggest regret is not taking my son out of here earlier. It…read moretook almost the entire summer for him to build back the self confidence the female teacher absolutely destroyed. I'm not angry- but want to flag if your kid has issues sitting still, has a mind of his own, or is 0.01% neurodivergent, don't do it. Differences are not encouraged and this place dramatically favors the kids who are most likely to excel (initially) in the tony school districts that surround it. My son is almost 9 and he still talks about what a nightmare his last few months at this place was, but does have good memories of his first year here with the male teacher. My husband wanted to give his last "report card" back to them and I wish we did. Our son has done nothing but thrive in our school district since.

If I could give 0 of 5 I would. Anytime they can't accomplish something they promised they could…read morethey blame the kid and shame the parents. I waited 2 years to write this and I've had 3 other families tell me what a horrible experience they also had. They told me my kid was the hardest kid they have had in 30 years -- and if that's the case I'd be FLOORED. No behavioral issues. No acting out. Nothing. Bad behaviors have emerged with other kids during their time there. They have no concept of what age appropriate behavior is. The man is nice but the woman is a nightmare. Steer clear. I wouldn't send my younger there if they paid me.

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS SCHOOL. I opened a yelp…read moreaccount just to write a review about this horrid place, b/c I want to warn other parents before they make the same mistake I did. I sent my child to this school for two years on the recommendation of friends. Since then we have all withdrawn our children and are very disappointed. The directors are dishonest and money hungry, they lack all compassion and principal. Their are some nice teachers ( Jan) but others leave a lot to be desired. Their policies are extremely rigid in terms of withdrawing your child or changing your schedule, and they will try to rip you off at every corner. . Framingham has plenty of day cares/preschools, don't put your child in this one, it will be a mistake.

This is a wonderful preschool, we absolutely love it. I really don't understand the other reviewer,…read more because everyone I know who has gone to this school absolutely loves it. My oldest son started preschool here at 2.9 and had a very hard time adjusting as he had been at home with me before that- the teachers were warm, supporting and so wonderful with him. He soon loved it and went all the way through Pre-K there. My younger son is now following in his footsteps. We actually lived in Natick and travelled to Framingham to go to this school. All of the teachers and directors are warm, loving and have the childrens best interest at heart. I have recommended this school to many people. It is a nurturing place for kids to learn, it reminds me of preschools of 20 years ago - a classic nursery school.

Please do send your child here! This place use to be great but has gone hill in the last three…read moreyears that my child has attended here. There is times when I was picking up my child and the teachers are all on there phones and ignoring all of the children right Infront of me. Children would be fighting over a toy and the teachers would be chatting away just ignoring the whole situation. Not having proper ratios for teacher to children. There is a huge turn over rate for teachers, I know something was weird when all the great teachers left the facility and were replaced. The state that the school is a Montessori school, but I hardly ever saw anything of that matter. The school randomly decided to close for a whole week for the week of fourth of July. They gave the parents a months notice. I reached out to the director about how I was not able to get this time off. Being a single mother. She didn't care and was super rude to me. There is no structure in this facility and its sad because it use to be a great day care. Please do not send your children here.

My toddler loves going to up up and play! He never wants to leave when its time to go home great…read morestaff and owner! *****

We were part of the Next Generation (Sudbury) family for five years. Our two sons attended during…read morethis time and found a place where they could be nurtured, educated, and loved. We found that our children were more than prepared to begin their journey in kindergarten. The skills and principles taught to them built a strong foundation as they began elementary school. Our children have so many happy memories from their time at NGCC!

My son attended NGCC Marlborough starting when he was 3 months old until he left to begin…read morekindergarten this September, and our experience was wonderful. It was bittersweet to say goodbye because the staff really became like family. I cannot say enough positive things about Jen Morse, the Center's Director, and her entire leadership team, the teachers, assistants, chef, etc. It was clear from the first day I visited when I was evaluating schools before having my son, that everyone truly cares for each child, enjoys their work and have great respect for each other. The majority of the staff that were there the day we joined the NGCC family are still there today, and that says everything. I was very impressed with the diverse curriculum and the attention they give each child. NGCC having an onsite kitchen and chef that prepares healthy, kid friendly meals for the students was a life saver for this working mom because I didn't have to spend the time packing up meals each night. Instead, I was able to spend that time with my family which was invaluable. Children are life's greatest treasures, and I want to thank everyone at NGCC Marlborough for taking such great care of my little man when I couldn't be there. If we do have another child, he/she will be enrolling there!

Super Staff! Excellent environment! Full capacity crowd with the Awesome Audience of KinderCare…read morechildren accompanied by their parents and grandparents on 12/16/25. Four year-old Hazel is featured in the 15 second YouTube video at https://youtube.com/shorts/fFW9rtwle0Q Special thanks to Hazel's Mother and KinderCare Director Sara Duncan. Sara's very professional organizational, marketing, and photography skills were outstanding. Her 12/16/25 5:00 PM TheRealBeardedSanta and Friends™ puppet show with optional free family photos with Santa afterwards was FUN! Music in the video is copyrighted by #driscollproductions

I love this center! From the beginning, I've felt as if I'm leaving my baby with family. All of the…read morestaff have been warm, friendly, and genuinely caring. As a new mom, they have been patient and encouraging with me, supporting not only my baby's needs but my own as well. I get detailed reports and pictures throughout the day. I can't imagine having a better experience with a daycare.

I can not recommend Nashoba Montessori School enough! My…read morelittle one has attended NMS since she was 3, this will be her 4th and sadly her final year. The teachers are amazing and so supportive in every way helping my child along the way to reach her full potential. Nashoba Montessori is a wonderful, bright, open and well set up learning environment- a perfect, safe setting with wonderful outdoor learning/play area. The fabulous teachers show attention to detail and professionalism in everyway, always with patience,love, respect and kindness. We really feel like we are part of the family there. Every day my little one continues to grow in confidence, independence and is always learning new skills. As I said I can not recommend this wonderful school enough! I hope my now 8 month will attend in the future so I can continue to be part of the NMS family for a while yet!

This school is such a blessing to our family! The teachers look at each students as individuals and…read morespeak to everyone with kindness and respect. They are so patient and have a wonderful routine that my 2.9 year old daughter was able to catch on to the first week of attendance. The Montessori approach is intuitive and the class is set up so that each student can independently choose what meets their needs. I am confident that my daughter always has a teacher and a role model when she needs it. We have enjoyed watching our daughters confidence grow and her interest expand.

We love Cadence! Not only is the learning environment top notch - so much so that my daughter gets…read moreexposed to so many more things than we could teach her on our own - but the staff cares about each child as their own. They have become an extension of our village. Truly that gives us peace of mind knowing we can leave our kids in a caring, kind and nurturing place while we are at work. We could not recommend them more!

My daughter started in the infant room right after New Years 2021. We had done research on daycares…read morewhile I was 12 weeks pregnant and this was the one we fell in love with. At that time when she started, she was 4.5 months old. I was scared at first due to COVID, but quickly noticed that they were taking great precautions. I felt safe knowing she was in good hands. Since January, I am truly impressed with the outstanding care she is receiving from Miss Lorie and Miss Angela. The teachers keep me up to date with how she is doing developmentally all the time. I introduced the sippy cup recently, and the teachers were very happy to continue to help her practice using it while at school. They figured out a nap and feeding schedule that I can adhere to on the weekends. Everyone has been very responsive to my questions, and get back to me in a timely manner. My daughter comes home clean every day. I am very impressed that everyone knows my husband and I by name. I see how everyone interacts with my daughter and it warms my heart. I feel comfortable leaving her here knowing she is going to be well cared for. Not to mention, they still do a lot of activities with families after school despite COVID. Right near Valentines's Day, they had a Sweetheart Dance that we attended on Zoom. It was so nice to see families dancing, singing, and listening to stories. I am so happy to have chosen this school for my little one. They have become my second family. If you are considering sending your little one to daycare, please consider this school. I am thankful I did :)