Kate, the owner of Tiny Footprints taught at my preschool in Cambridge (Orchard Street Preschool)…read morefor many years. She was hands down the best teacher we've ever had. She is a kind and gentle with a sensitivity towards children. She's innovative in her approach and comes up with wonderful art and circle ideas for the children. She makes sure there's a good mix of structure and unstructured time and always made sure all the children were well fed and clean. She will work hard to provide your child with love and support, and give your child the best care possible.

From the owner: We have daily schedules and goals. We do circle time, arts and crafts, writing, songs--and we love…read moreplaying outside. As a teacher, integrating education into our days is very important to me, so I'm always working in different learning opportunities. For example, we do science experiments (like getting caterpillars and watching them transform into butterflies!), and I like to incorporate different languages into our lessons and songs to celebrate other cultures. My favorite activity is actually doing puzzles with the children. It's fun, educational, practices hand-eye coordination, and is a great opportunity to be on their level and connect with them. Of course, circle time is also special, when I get to know each one of them personally. I think parents often have the idea that a high-quality child care program has to have a lot of fancy equipment. But the value of the program is really in the educators themselves. I am a professional teacher, and I draw on decades of experience when running my program. There's a lot that goes into teaching and child care that isn't always obvious at first glance, and it definitely isn't as simple as having the latest toys or technology.

We have had nothing but great experiences at CCP! A great community, very well structured…read moreclassrooms. The teachers are lifelong educators and it shows! Ten out of ten recommend!

The teaching staff at Community Cooperative (CCP) is one of the best. They are particularly loving,…read morewarm and encouraging to every child. The parent community is strong and the school truly makes an effort to bring families together. Since it is a Co-op, you are expected to be in your child's classroom at least once a month if you can. This gives parents an unusual opportunity to observe their child in a new environment and see them really enjoying themselves! Smiles are all around at CCP.

We send our child here and have for almost a year. Prior to Covid, he had a wonderful experience…read morewith very supportive teachers in a caring and well-designed space. We have just sent him back to daycare this week upon the reopening of the center, and we feel comfortable with -- and, really, confident in -- the health and safety protocols in place. The quality team and teaching is still there, and we continue to get regular updates by email/app. We're grateful for their support!

This is a wonderful day care. My child is in the toddler program and he loves it. The teachers are…read moreknowledgeable and caring, and I think that the activities they plan are stimulating for him. Communication between staff, admin and parents is very open. They really make an effort to know who you are and what your child needs. We have tried a couple of other day cares (not in this area) but this one is definitely the best. It should be noted that the person who wrote the first review made a judgment based on one tour, not on the firsthand experience of sending a child there.

My son was enrolled from 3 months to 2 years. The infant teachers are THE BEST!! They provide such…read moregreat care and my son loved them so much. As a new mother, they really helped guide me through new transitions (breast milk to formula, purées to solids). They made little crafts with my son to bring home each week- and even made me a birthday craft which was so sweet! My son learned a lot in the toddler room as well and was always well taken care of. The center director. Antonietta is great with communication and will immediately address any concerns or questions you have. She never left an email u answered and always made herself available to chat. We will miss KinderCare!

I cannot say enough good things about this KinderCare center. Our one-year-old has been going there…read morefull-time for a little over a month, and she loves it there! The environment is warm and loving, they are always offering stimulating and high-quality activities, and we love dropping her off knowing that she's going to be well cared for and engaged. I highly recommend!

I am completely satisfied with the care my toddler son is getting at Little Learners. I learned of…read morethe center through word-of-mouth, I have some coworkers whose children attend Little Learners and decided to check it out myself. I was impressed with the staff and with how much fun the children in the center seemed to be having and how much my son enjoyed our visits. The children complete fun curriculum themes, play outdoors twice daily, have a great circle time routine, and many fun projects, parties, and they even went on an apple picking field trip in the fall! Finally, the price and flexibility in scheduling hours is fantastic. At my son's previous center I had to submit a written request for any extra hours and then pay an additional hourly rate on top of his tuition, *if* the extra time was approved. Little Learners is far more accommodating, only requiring verbal permission and no extra fee.

The place is great! My son started there a little over a month ago. Their hours are early and…read moreclose late, pricing is unbelievable and the teachers and staff are so friendly and helpful. He has learned so much already and is making friends. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for childcare. A++++

Simply put this school provides students with the love and attention needed at this age. Every…read moreteacher is fabulous - working to ensure individual needs of each student are met and cared for. Specifically my son, who is now in his second year at NEMS, has grown to become a confident learner. My daughter that just recently started is quickly adjusting thanks to the attentiveness of her teachers. It is evident that the teachers have a passion for educating young children. They work tirelessly to keep the kids happy, healthy and the school clean. After looking at so many pre-schools, it has been refreshing to find a home at NEMS.

My family loves this school! My kids are growing up wonderfully both academically and values! The…read morecommunity is very close-knit and supportive! Highly recommended!

Graduate of St. Michael School. All of the teachers and staff work tirelessly to ensure their…read morestudents have a solid foundation. They are helping children grow in knowledge, faith, and understanding. I was well prepared for high school, college, and everything after. Thank you!

The Vogelsinger Soccer Camp is as good as it gets at the Brooks School. I signed up my nephew for…read morethe 2 week program and he has enjoyed every minute of it. The facilities in the school are really nice. The location is in a quiet wooded area. The coaching staff is internationally diverse and the camp is run in a very professional manner. Well worth the money.

Horrible camp! Wish I could give a zero rating. Don't let the fancy campus and price tag fool you!!…read moreMy child was dismissed for the entire summer after just two weeks. This is his first camp. His behavior has been stellar at all places since he was 12 weeks old. He was every teacher's shining star. He rarely, if ever, had an incident. Most recently, he attended The Shed for a year without incident. One of his counselors at Brooks admitted to me that all the children needed reminding about using quiet hands recently. So it is obvious my son was singled out. He was bullied every day, yet no counselor apparently noticed. I called Brooks staff to share this. I trust my son's statements that the counselor's refused to help him when he was taunted and told him to "go away," or "leave" or "bye-bye." What do you as a parent when your child uses their words and receives such treatment? I'd get pretty frustrated. The counselors are poorly trained, they don't know their own camp policies (which one admitted to me in the parking lot) and the camp is terribly disorganized. Every time I spoke to someone different and they don't communicate internally, so some staff never communicated with anyone at the camp about any issues! Even the day he was dismissed, the person who called me said this was all news to them that I already had several conversations with Brooks folks. No one bothered to read the copious amount of notes I put in the application paperwork about what works and doesn't work for my son, which was asked of me. He was in early intervention when he was younger. This camp cost me $5,000 (over $1,000 a week, plus bus and meals). Not to mention they put all the kids in a room with nothing to do when it rains. I work full-time and I am a single parent. They have a "three strikes and you're out" policy and now I am left without any resources until the start of school in September. Never have I encountered such a level of incompetency overall and disregard for my child. Every one needs to be safe. I have no argument with that. But I have no confidence in Brooks' statements due to their disorganization and lack of consistency when it comes to communication and treating all children fairly. I had no insight into what lead up to the so-called incidents with my son which speaks volumes. That information is key for behavior modification so please be aware. Also conveniently, they have a no refunds policy if your child is dismissed. STAY far, far away. Next camp I'll be better prepared to make sure the environment is safe, controlled and the counselors aren't 14 and in training. I feel betrayed and ripped off BIG TIME. Nonetheless I am grateful to have learned from this experience and can share this with my fellow citizens.