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

Our daughter attended Artisan for 2 years and we couldn't be more pleased. It can be really…read moreanxiety provoking when you start thinking about enrolling your child in daycare or preschool and knowing how to trust that your child is going to be in good hands. We had looked at a few other childcare centers and we just didn't feel like they were the best fit, but i couldn't pinpoint why. What I do know is that we didn't get those feelings at all when we chose to enroll our child with Artisan. Our daughter learned so much being in their care for 2 years, and it was an added plus that Artisan really adds that extra focus in Art and Music. Aside from that the staff is wonderful, it felt like we were sending her to be with family and I never had to doubt my sense of trust in them. Now that my daughter is in kindergarten, it is bittersweet. She was fully prepared to take that step thanks to Artisan, I actually miss my early morning chats with Julie and some of the other teachers. There aren't enough words to say how grateful we are with the experience that we had. Thank you Artisan!!

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!

This is an amazing school, well run, with great teachers, where children eat well, sleep on…read moreschedule, learn and play. My son has been here since he was 3 months old (2 now), so this is like his second home. The staff here are great and make it super comfortable to leave your child in their care for the day. Having been through infant, T1 and into T2 each transition was seamless and teachers were great. From learning to crawl and making friends, learning sign language, animal noises and nursery rhymes I am thoroughly impressed with my sons development. I can't speak highly enough of Ms Deanna (infant) and MS Debbie (T1/ T2)). Both have helped us new parents through various transitions and challenges- eliminating bottles, getting him to sleep easily, and moving to solid foods. Not to mention treating kids like those own.

My daughter absolutely loves moppets. The teachers here are genuinely invested in the children's…read morehappiness, growth, and learning. I've seen my daughter grow physically, mentally, and emotionally with their support and it fills my heart every time I pick her up and see her laughing through the window!

​ I went to tour this location and it was quite interesting to say the least . My 15-month-old and…read moreI are looking for a place locally and choices are limited and when we went into the 15-month-old room there were 9 kiddos. The room was severely small for all of those kiddos and it was pretty sad because they have two additional rooms that were expected to be housed for other kids in the future that were much larger I dont understand why the kids couldn't be transitioned to a bigger room? but what was more concerning than that was ​ I went to tour this location and it was quite interesting to say the least . My 15-month-old and I are looking for a place locally and choices are limited and when we went into the 15-month-old room there were 9 kiddos but the room was severely small for all of those kiddos and it was pretty sad because they have two additional rooms that were expected to be housed for other kids in the future that were very very big I don't understand why the kids couldn't be transitioned to a bigger room but what was more concerning than that was that they were giving the kids Doritos and salsa which is a choking hazard and as I thought that one of the little kids choked on the chip And I was just so scared the girls were laughing and of course he recuperated but they allowed him to keep eating the chips . Then I went to the 2.9 room to visit and they had literally 29 kids and two adults and one with an older woman and a male staff who is on his phone then we went into another room that had about 14 kids and there were three people in there it was overstaffed in one room and it looked understaffed in the other room but please just looked crazy now there were one or two rooms that looked well run but some of them just looked discombobulated they were giving the kids Doritos and salsa which is a choking hazard and as I thought that one of the little kids choked on the chip And I was just so scared the girls were laughing and of course he recuperated but they allowed him to keep eating the chips . Then I went to the 2.9 room to visit and they had literally 29 kids and two adults and one with an older woman and a male staff who is on his phone then we went into another room that had about 14 kids and there were three people in there it was overstaffed in one room and it looked understaffed in the other room but please just looked crazy now there were one or two rooms that looked well run but some of them just looked discombobulated

My baby boy was there only for a couple of weeks. When I went to pick him up, I found him crying…read moreface-down on the floor. He was only 8 weeks at the time. The infant class teacher tried to explain to me that he hadn't been crying too long and she was getting ready to feed him. Since I was already there I wanted to feed him myself. I took the bottle from her but noticed the breast milk bottle was scorching hot. This really upset me. They should know how to heat up a breast milk bottle, they run a daycare after all. This should be a daycare 101. So, the very same night we sent them an email to cancel our contract with them and we didn't go back. The facility is pretty new so it looks clean. However, the infant class teacher actually cleaned the floor with a baby bib when I was there. Really? Really?!

Choosing Little Hands Big Hearts Preschool for our three children has been one of the best…read moredecisions we have ever made as parents. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a sense of warmth and professionalism that is truly unparalleled. The kindness and dedication of the staff, combined with an outstanding academic curriculum, make this school absolutely a 10 in every aspect. Our kids always come home happy, nurtured, and full of stories about their day. The nurturing environment at Little Hands Big Hearts has helped them develop not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. By the time they reached pre-kindergarten, they had acquired excellent skills that made them more than ready for kindergarten. We are forever grateful to Jo Anne and all the amazing teachers and staff at Little Hands Big Hearts for their exceptional service and patience, love, and care for our children. This school has set a strong foundation for their future education and development, and we could not have asked for a better start for our kids. Thank you, Little Hands Big Hearts, for everything you do!

This is the preschool we've been looking for so long. The director, teachers are so friendly,…read moreresponsible and caring. They provided 3 teachers for 8 -11 kids. And the teachers were too expert and qualified as well. My son just loved his school so do we!!!

Warning Sign to Parents - Don't ignore when your child cry when leaving home or at drop-off for…read morechildcare during your absence: We started using KinderCare Learning Center; 225 Washington St in Woburn, MA about 15 years ago. We had a great experience with this center and have been happy to pay the high cost for childcare since we trusted that our children were safe, well taken care of and were happy at the center. This provided a hug relief to my husband and I since we both work full-time and rely solely on the Center for our childcare needs. We relied on this place for so long including during snowstorms. Our recent experience with 225 Washington Street KinderCare Learning Center in 2023 has been a complete nightmare. Our 3.9 years-old daughter who is very pleasant and happy suddenly started crying when leaving home and at drop-off because she didn't want to go there. Then she got bit by another child underneath her eye on 28-Jun-2023 (pictures). When I inquired on 29-Jun-2023, the Center Director said she didn't know what happened to my child and there was no incident report! When I took my child to her class and asked the teachers what happened, they didn't know neither. However, my daughter said very clearly that she was bit and gave name of the child who bit her while pointing at the child. My daughter kept repeating the child's name and said she bit me, that was not nice. The teachers who were presence at the drop-off time understood clearly what my child was saying, without any confusion. Those teachers said they would address the issue with the other parents. I thanked them and kindly asked them to keep their eyes out to assure my child was not subjected to such injury again. When I went back to the office on my way out, I told the Center Director that we figured out what happened, another kid bit my child. I asked the Director to address the issue so that the teachers are aware about such incidents when they occur. The Center Director threw her hands up in the air "I can't guarantee it won't happen again!" I was completely stunned and furious. I asked if that implied my child would keep being subjected to physical injury under their care, which is a complete negligence. I asked for investigation into why a child was bit/injured and no one knew about it nor it was documented. The director told me that she would address the issue. At the pickup time that day, the director said she addressed the issue and incident report was available. When I saw the incident report, they documented that my child was scratched slightly on the face. This was a complete fabrication of what happened and was extremely and I was not sure why there was a cover-up to what happened? I asked the Center Director that what was going on is unacceptable and I needed an answer. The center director and assistant director completely went out of control to why I was demanding an answer. I let the 2 know who are new that my children have been going to this Center for about 15 years. I added that my daughter would not be going back there effective immediately. I told them that my expectation is that if a child in their care is hurt, the adults would be aware of what happened and have documented incident report. I took my daughter to the doctor, she evaluated and put on antibiotics since human bit that penetrated skin can result into bacterial infection from the other's bodily fluid/saliva. We followed with an email to the organization and the Center Director that our daughter would not be going back to their Center effective immediately. We requested that they terminate all communication and auto-pay. We have not got any communication from the center director to this date. She ignored our request to cease correspondences and have been sending communications as if nothing happened. Our daughter has not gone back to the center since the incident, and we were not charged for the care a week after the incident. However, this week, the director of KinderCare Learning Center at 225 Washington decided to resume withdrawing money from our account/ charging us for the Childcare even though my daughter has not been there since this incident and will not be going there again. Other issues with KinderCare at 225 Washington St, Woburn, MA in 2023 include: Closure of the Child Care classes at moment notice - while being charged the regular Childcare fees and being told to look for alternative childcare for days that classrooms are closed. This practice continued until parents complained, then the center Director started halting charges for days that classes were closed. So, parents, please, be vigilant to any behavioral changes that you noticed from your child. Please, do not ignore if you notice changes in your child behavior when you leave them in someone else care.

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.

We have been incredibly happy with this preschool for our children. All of the teachers are highly…read moreskilled and dedicated to the Montessori approach to education. My children have learned so much from their incredible teachers, as well as from the other children in the program, and have made wonderful friends. Attention is paid to each child's learning style, strengths, and areas of development, and the low student/teacher ratio allows the teachers to support each child through their own learning process. Fantastic extra activities, such as music and theater enrichment, take place regularly. So happy we chose this school!

My son is in his third year at RMS, and I cannot say enough about the school. He originally…read morestarted in a neighborhood nursery school, and it was not a good fit for him. He is very active and needs to move A LOT, and he is also very bright and needs a lot of intellectual stimulation. The combination was hard for our local preschool to provide. Since going to RMS, his self-esteem has skyrocketed and he is excelling in every domain. He LOVES school and comes out every single day with a smile on his face and full of things to discuss. Since he is very advanced in his reading, his teachers provide him with extra reading tasks and works and personalized attention so that he doesn't get bored. The program genuinely appreciates the individual in each child and doesn't force them to fit into a certain mold. That being said, while individuality is very much appreciated, the school also focuses on community and working well with your peers. Children are expected to be kind and generous to their friends. All students there are called "friends" by teachers and children, and I think this terminology is important and deliberate. It is incredible the things these young children are learning in the classroom about the world around them!!! I can say with 100% confidence that my son would not be where he is today without the teachers at this wonderful school. My 3 year old is starting his first year there this fall, and we cannot wait to see what awaits him!

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!

Update: removed my son after a few months when he consistently cried and resisted going. Apparently…read morea "teacher" was yelling at him ...or shaming him for crying at school. I never got a full explanation from the staff. I got the impression that it was the owner.s daughter who was very unprofessional by yelling at a child for some unknown reason. They did not say that he had misbehaved. They required payment of 2 additional weeks which I paid, but it burns me now to think about the whole situation. The owner was not sympathetic to the situation and didn't seem bothered that a child was upset or scared of being at her pre-school. I don't know if they still do it this way, but I found it startlingly that nap time was in a completely dark room.

Please don't send your child to this school. They only care about money and they are neglecting the…read morechildren. My daughter was attending this school from September 2023 to November 2023. My wife would drop her off at 7:30 AM at the school and I would pick her up at 5:00 PM after I get off work, I noticed that her lunch box that my wife made her in the morning would be always full when I pick her up so I asked the teacher why don't you guys help her eat because my daughter won't eat anything if you don't tell her to go eat, the teacher told me that they can't force the kid to eat because it's their school policy, I replied to her saying that you didn't have to force her but hand it to her and tell her she has to eat she told me that there's nothing she can do about it. It seems dangerous to me that you would let a child spend a full day without eating because of some dumb policy. After this incident kept on happening I stopped sending her to school on the 27th of November because of my concerns for her wellbeing. Because of that the school decided to withhold my 2 weeks deposit and charge me an extra week in the month of December and they are threatening to send the extra December week to collections because I will not pay for it. Long story short if your kids don't have a good appetite and need a little encouragement to eat like mine don't send your children there to starve.