If I could give LCSH 10/5 stars, I would! They are incredibly loving, nurturing, caring, kind - all…read moreof the staff are absolutely wonderful and it felt like our daughter was receiving care from a family member. I could not recommend them more highly! We are so sad to leave them as we are moving but this is the best of the best of daycares!

we have been here from January 2023 and we can't say enough good things. Each day my son is happy…read moreto go to daycare (especially music day!!) and when I go to pick him up he doesn't want to leave! I love the curriculum, it includes lots of activities both arts and crafts and physical movement. my 2yo came home singing the a-b-cs! more importantly, the teachers are absolutely phenomenal. I've never seen people that are kinder and better with so many kids. highly recommend!!!

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!

We removed our child mid-year due to concerns we felt we were not addressed adequately…read more I was very transparent and forthcoming during the enrollment process, but I do not feel that was reciprocated. I would have made a different decision. Ultimately, leaving was the best decision in our case. Particularly if you have a 2E student, I would not recommend this setting.

Their summer program has changed. It's shorter and doesn't have the same classes. When I called I…read morespoke to someone who told me things that were not supported the content on the website. Disturbing in and if itself. I've been watching their website since last year when my son indicated his favorite counselors said they would not be back next year when they said their goodbyes. There was no new content on their site as of January and when things changed there was just a splash screen pointing you somewhere else. On the advice of a friend and fellow parent of two campers we have signed up somewhere else. Another one of our friends who signed up before talking to us has had a terrible experience with scheduling. There are only two week classes, not four as it has always been. Why would you pay the same for two duplicate sessions? Clearly there are changes happening but we never thought anything was broken and we are the ones writing the checks to someplace else.

Our daughter (6 months at the time) was enrolled for a few months before we ended up moving out of…read morestate, and cannot say enough good things about Early Risers. Both the caretakers and owners/staff were SO warm and felt very comfortable having our daughter there. I felt that our baby was in a safe and caring environment, and after touring multiple close-by Centers, choosing Early Risers was an easy decision. The Center is impeccably clean and their rates are fair. I wish we could have stayed longer - it has not been easy to find somewhere that compares to Early Risers where we live now!!

Great place! My toddler is enrolled here and it has been a wonderful experience. The facility is…read morevery new and clean. They have a policy for changing outside shoes to inside shoes in the play areas, which I appreciate. There is lunch provided as well. They utilize the application kangarootime, which is great for little check-ins throughout the day. Teachers post lots of pictures, updates on eating, napping, bathroom etc. It is also located next door to Pierce Elementary School so the kids take lots of trips to the nearby playgrounds. Overall, highly recommended daycare.

If I could give Boston Outdoor Preschool Network 100 stars, I absolutely would. This school has…read morebeen so much more than just a place of learning, it has been a true family for me and my two daughters. As a single mom, finding a supportive, nurturing, and enriching environment for my children was essential, and BOPN gave us exactly that and so much more. From the incredible administration and passionate founders to the caring, dedicated teachers and the wonderful families who make up the community, every single person involved in this school is extraordinary. There is a warmth, authenticity, and deep commitment to the well-being and growth of every child, and every parent, that you simply don't find everywhere. My girls have not only flourished academically and socially, but they've also developed a deep love for nature, exploration, and learning through play. Every day was filled with joy, wonder, and connection. The values of empathy, curiosity, and community are woven into everything they do. Boston Outdoor Preschool Network truly became our village, and I will always be grateful for the love and support we received here. If you're looking for a school that nurtures the whole child and wraps your family in care, this is it.

Just had very mediocre interactions with this group as an interested and prospective family. The…read morecommunication was poor, the waitlists were long, no real communication to tell you where things stand. Felt like we were interacting with high school camp counselors. If it's anything like the way they actually run the school would not recommend at all.

Both of my kids (soon to be in 3rd grade, soon to be in 7th grade) are thriving at Wellan. It's a…read moreterrific learning community for pre-K through 8th grade; ~300 children, from pre-K to 8th grade, with small classes and skillfully staffed. It feels like a traditional schoolhouse model right in the heart of Newton center. The Montessori method leverages a child's interests, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn.

I recommend NMS to anyone that I can. When going on tours of various preschools for my son a…read morecouple of years ago, I had no real knowledge of what Montessori teaching was. Honestly, I thought it was very "hippy dippy", kids just doing whatever they wanted all day. When I took the tour (Deanna is awesome!), I was amazed... like jaw-on-the-floor amazed. The things she was showing me in the classroom just MADE. SENSE. It was like a light bulb went on, and I knew my son had to go there. We are now in our second year at NMS and couldn't be happier. The building is filled with people who care, immensely. The amount of planning that goes into a classroom is insane. NMS has a great community around it, the events held for student and families outside of school, educational events for parents (like Montessori in the Home), and fun events for parents too. The administration at NMS is amazing, every teacher is amazing, the specialists (library, music, language, etc) are amazing, the Parent Association is amazing, the early/late care staff are amazing, the office staff are amazing. I know that I am doing the best that I possibly can for my son by sending him to Newton Montessori. I've already seen the difference it has made, and I know that it's really the best environment for him to become the best, happiest, smartest, kindest, little boy he can be. And those are all things that will serve him throughout his life. Everything in his classroom is there for a reason, whether it works on fine motor skills, or how to hold a pencil, it all builds on lessons throughout the Montessori classroom years.

Suzuki is a wonderful school. The school schedule is flexible, tuition is reasonable, and the…read moredirector is helpful. The teachers cares and loves the kids. The artwork they bring home are creative and beautiful!! The school emphasizes on fun activities, loving environment, and cognitive development. Their program includes music, Chinese, art, PE, violin, and piano. It's the best school for our kids. It is so fun that I wish I could go there, too! Highly recommended!

My daughter is thriving since enrolling at the Suzuki school. I can't believe that at 3 years old…read moreshe is already writing her name, learning music/violin, and having so much fun she wishes she went to school on the weekends too! The teachers are amazing and really thoughtful about each child's needs. They've done a great job during COVID as far as putting protocols in place to keep everyone safe. Deb the director is super responsive and has been flexible to work with our family's changing schedule. I do wish it was a year round program but they pretty much follow the Newton Public School calendar, and then offer summer camp for the majority of summer.

I had two children receiving care from Wendy at Little Sunflowers and it was a great experience for…read morethem as kids and for me as a parent. Our oldest spent three years there and started Kindergarten extremely prepared which I attribute to a foundation Wendy helped build. The only reason we are no longer with her is that we moved out of state. We can't find anything in our new town that comes close. I strongly recommend Wendy. She is a loving caregiver and great communicator.

I was so lucky to have found Little Sunflowers. Both of my daughters loved it there. It is a warm…read moreenvironment and the kids learned so much. This is not a daycare- it is a preschool and you will be shocked by how much your little one will learn!