I chose Basic Beginnings Learning Center and Development based on first impressions, and I'm so glad I did. From the start, I was impressed by how well the school was run and how welcoming and organized everything felt. My son started attending when he was 2 1/2, and now at 4, I've seen so much growth in his confidence, learning, and social skills. The communication is excellent! They use an app that keeps parents updated throughout the day with photos, activities, and notes, which gives such peace of mind. The teachers are friendly, knowledgeable, and truly care about the kids--it's clear they love what they do. I've seen my son and other children get upset at times, and the teachers always handle it with patience and compassion. It's heartwarming to know your child is being cared for so well. The activities are amazing and always changing with the seasons. My son loves the learning games, yoga, dance time, and all the creative projects. They even go on field trips for strawberry, apple, and pumpkin picking! The school provides breakfast and lunch every day, and the outdoor play area is a great space for the kids to explore and have fun. They send home the projects kids work on and on holidays you may get a special present your little one has made for you. While it can be a little hard to keep up with staff changes now and then, I understand that childcare is a demanding job. Many teachers have been there since my son started, which adds a comforting sense of consistency. I have seen other reviews and they do not reflect what i have seen since having my son attend this daycare. My son truly loves going to school--he's excited every day to see his friends, join in the activities, and play on the playground. I would absolutely recommend Basic Beginnings to any parent looking for a nurturing, structured, and caring environment. I plan to keep my son enrolled until he starts kindergarten! read more

We have only been sending my child to Basic Beginnings for a few months. The staff is fantastic. They are so friendly and caring to all the children. The kids are constantly busy with all sorts of activities all day long. They also serve meals which are very nutritional. The building is very clean and always kept nice with all kinds of drawings, pictures and other things hanging up all over from all the children. My child looks forward to Day care every morning. He is learning so much in every way. We are very happy with Basic beginnings in Haverhill! read more

The staff is amazing with the children. They go above and beyond and have for both my kids for years!!

we enrolled our infant/toddler here and had questions about our preferences for dietary restrictions for our child in regards to giving our infant non natural sugar(frosting, chocolate etc). They gave us an excuse that we would need a doctors note for them to adhere to our requests because they don't want children to be left out. This response seemed strange to us so we did our research on the mandatory state licensing regulations and found that parent preference absolutely takes priority, especially for what we were asking. The owner/director told us that they didnt think that they could make us happy so they decided to then demy our application and they would not be taking our child on 2 days before they were going to be starting. We were merely asking them to follow the state requirements and now they put us in a position where we no longer have a daycare because we officially withdrew or child from their current daycare. DO NOT under any circumstances use this daycare. If they aren't willing to follow simple parent requests who knows what other state mandated regulations they are violating when it comes to child care read more

Wish zero stars was an option. Owner is superficial in the beginning (tells you what you want to hear; as time wears on, concerns brought up, and parental input given they become more and more rude, condescending, and lack accountability. -We felt very misled about hours; they changed thier hours since COVID to 9am-4p which leaves 7hrs for commuting as well as working. Not sure who has that kind of work schedule but certainly not us. On google, Basic beginnings own website, care.com, and even their own intake papers the hours are 6:30a-6pm. This was a huge deciding factor as my job requires flexibility in scheduling and can often leave late. But ofc they still charge the full $330/wk tuition even with reductions in hrs. -No parents allowed in the center at all--other centers do, even with Covid, that makes me feel uncomfortable...every center I've heard of has a welcoming, open door. Not that I've ever shown up unannounced/out of typical schedule but just knowing I can is assuring that there's nothing to hide. -My child attended for 6mo. In the beginning hated, it cried when we drove up-didn't matter who dropped her off, this did calm down a bit after about 3mo but she was never walking in smiling. And even 5-6mo in (towards the end) she would still say "no" when driving to BB. -Then the week after Christmas there was an email received on a Sunday night at 7:30pm (LESS THAN A DAY) that a COVID outbreak which "effected everyone in the center". Instead of saying, we will ask parents to test their child and the positives quarantine but the negative children may return so as not to cause disruption/hardship on families/children's schedules--THEY CLOSED FOR A WEEK. -Care concerns such as incidents where she was picked up with a horribly pooped diaper, rashes since starting there (she was in home care for a year prior and never had even a pink bottom), and runny nose with mucus crusted all over her face--I have pics of this in front of the building as I was so appalled I needed to show my husband via text immediately--see pics. Approach staff and met with excuses and deflection. -Got RSV. When we went to pediatrician to be Covid tested she was negative. Pediatrician asked anyone else sick at home--nobody was. She said does she go to a daycare as it's "rampant in daycares right now." When we reported to BB (Nona) she admitted there were multiple kids out sick w RSV and went on and on about how clean they are. Never asked about child. Nona stated she would be closing for the week because of it (didn't really care as we were keeping our child home regardless that week with her stopping breathing and wheezing). 3mo in the teacher approached me surprised with the fact my dgt knew her numbers--why did it take you 3mo to realize? They don't go outside enough, 50 degree days and I'd pick her up indoors, that's not cold with a jacket in New England. Asked why they aren't out and again deflection--"we went out earlier," to which I'd say oh but on nice days we usually pick up outside...and met with blank stares. No projects sent home, except Christmas we did get one project item and pictures which was nice...but all other papers sent home are always free draws/recycling. Teacher blew kisses once and my child who is able to wave/blow kisses/say bye looked at her confused--felt unauthentic/forced. read more

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horrible place. the DIRECTOR is awful to staff AND children. the teachers are great. it's sad they have to work at such a horrid place. I would save yourself and your child the trouble and find another daycare center. trust me. read more

Poorly ran, but not surprised since the owner Deborah is not into her business anymore. You can find quality childcare elsewhere in the Haverhill area. I pulled my child out rather quickly after witnessing myself how they run the center. read more