I have nothing but positive things to say about my child's time at LCS:…read more The staff were full of love and brought so much care and attention to my little one every day. All of the teachers/caregivers work very well as a team and take the time to get to know and love each of the children they look after and it really does show on the faces of the little ones attending the program. The learning curriculum is engaging for the kids and the communications with parents are frequent and clear . The Brightwheel app updates are amazing; seeing photos of my kid every day really brightened my mood. The physical space within the daycare is fun and inviting, with each classroom mocked up as a house or building in a neighborhood (hallway). I'd HIGHLY recommend this daycare to anyone in the Brookline/Boston area looking for somewhere their LO can socialize, exercise, learn, and grow in a safe and loving environment.

Both of my kids spent several years at LCSH, starting (for kid #1 at age 4, and kid #2 from 9…read moremonths). Between them, they passed through every classroom. There was not a single room that we (and they) didn't love! My son left for Kindergarten a year ago and my daughter is leaving now at age 3 to be closer to our home for pick-up/drop-off reasons. I'm so incredibly grateful we had LCSH to care for our children. First, the leadership. Lissy and Gladys are wonderful. They are experienced, kind, friendly, professional, and very responsive. They clearly love and know each one of the children and care for their staff. There is very little staff turnover, which both creates a very nice family atmosphere for the kids and speaks to Lissy and Gladys' leadership. When the pandemic hit, Lissy and Gladys did everything they could to keep the children safe while understanding the needs of working parents. I also have compared their tuition to many other places and they are very reasonable. Second, the staff! They are such wonderful people - my kids loved them all because they are warm, loving, and great educators. My son was fully ready for Kindergarten and my daughter has learned fine motor skills, sharing, listening, resolving conflicts, and fairness. Often teachers from previous years would see my daughter in the hallway and give her big hugs. It meant a lot to us that they felt surrounded by people who care. Third, the other programs. Lissy and Gladys keep things fresh by bringing in music teachers, having field days, sports, and many other activities. My daughter looked forward to every Thursday when Ms. Monica would come to her class and bring instruments for the kids to play and to dance. Finally, the community. The parents and other children are a lovely group of people. We are sad to leave LCSH, but grateful we have the memories. If you visit the school - especially Boylston street - it's not the most beautiful location. But don't judge based on that! The school itself is very nice and the teachers get the kids out and about to the local parks for sports, water parties in the summer, and playground fun. Ultimately, LCSH is a great place with people who truly care about kids and families.

We absolutely loved Stony Brook School for both of our children. Our son attended 2018-2020 and we…read morewere delighted when our daughter was old enough to attend starting in 2022-2024. Both of my children, who are quite different, were well known and well cared for during their respective times at this school. I was truly moved by how deeply they were seen and responded to. I believe this school does so much to value the children as humans with real needs and complex emotions. I loved the environment, the thoughtfulness of the space and the lighting. The staff were motivated to spend a great deal of time in nature, which was so good for my babies. I felt seen and heard by staff and engaged by the administrators. I recommend the Stony Brook School to many of my friends and have been pleased when they have thanked me for the referral. Trust me when I say: you will be so happy to bring your child to this place and see them cheerfully say goodbye and rush toward one of the engaging activities that are set out each day.

Our daughter has attended Stony Brook for 1 year. She has a great time playing with the other kids…read moreand learning new things. The kids get a good amount of outdoor time at the 3 public playgrounds near the school. The school staff are great - friendly and enthusiastic about education. The administration has been easy to work with and is flexible.

This location seems to be one the better ones, but the school management tends to have a…read moremini-corporate feeling, with little flexibility for situations outside policy. The Centre Street location in JP is less attractive, with classrooms packed into the ground level floor and almost no indoor play area, a problem in winter. There are better options in JP.

We selected Pine Village after a lot of research. It was important that our son continue to learn…read morea second language but even more important that he be in an environment where teachers are supported and love what they do. I believe that when teachers work in a supportive setting that fosters their own creativity and professional development it strongly influences the learning culture for the children. This is definitely true at Pine Village. The teachers are always engaging and appear happy and connected, working well as a team. My son is greeted daily by every teacher and the director. Our son's teacher, Marcella, is creative, smart and develops firm boundaries but in a loving way. Pine Village is a strong community rich with culture, art and lots of love. I couldn't be happier with our choice!

We just finished up our time at TARTTs because we are moving and to say we are sad is a massive…read moreunderstatement. Our son had the best experience there!! The administrators and staff were all so kind. He loved them. When we started looking other daycares in our new town we were always disappointed - the facilities at TARTTs are so clean, bright and updated. The fact that they included all his meals and snacks was a perk we didn't even realize most places don't do! The app they use to communicate to parents makes everything so easy and they send through photos, videos and updates throughout the day. I cannot recommend TARTTs enough!

EDIT: I live in Dorchester, not San Fran (no idea why Yelp thinks I'm in CA)…read more Our oldest is turning 7 this summer, and our youngest is graduating out of Tartt's, so we have almost 7 years of experience with Tartt's. What that means is that for 6.5 of those 7 years, our kids went to the old facility at 1010 Mass Ave. If you're familiar with 1010 Mass Ave, you know that neither the physical building, nor the location scream "idyllic daycare center" ... and neither of those aspects of life at Tartt's was idyllic. What kept us fiercely loyal to Tartt's was the teachers and staff. Their dedication, their attention to the kids, and most importantly, *their* love for *our* children was what made the physical surroundings of the old location irrelevant. Now imagine that, but swap in a top notch physical facility and a quieter/cleaner streetscape! My only regret is that they didn't move into 56 Wareham years ago...

My son absolutely thrived at Pine Manor last year. He looked forward to going every day and was…read moreexcited to tell me all the activities he did each day. The teachers really worked with him on what he needed and helped him grow. They were warm, kind, and seemed to truly love each child for who they were. We're so lucky to have found them!

Both of my kids went to Pine Manor's CSC for 3 years each and they loved it! The program offers…read morewarm, nurturing and experienced teachers led by an awesome director in an idyllic setting. My kids had such positive experiences there -- I cried when my little guy had his last day ever!