My family has been a part of the Concord Montessori School community for over four years, with all…read morethree of our children currently enrolled in the toddler and primary programs. Finding a school that nurtures the unique spirit of each child is rare, but this wonderful school does exactly that. The teachers and staff are warm, patient, and dedicated to fostering kindness, curiosity, and self-direction. Alongside strong foundations in math, phonics, and writing, there is a thoughtful emphasis on nature and the arts--a balance we truly value. We cannot recommend Concord Montessori enough. Enrolling our kids here has been the best decision we made for their education and personal development.

Outstanding school with phenomenal teachers. Concord Montessori provides a superb foundation for…read moreyour child that they take into all aspects of life. Thank you for 3 amazing years!

The Teddy Bear Club is an amazing place where we have had the pleasure of watching our children…read morebloom and grow. Their staff is incredibly warm, engaging, loving, and professional. They all truly have the child's best interest at heart and know just what each child needs to be successful. Their communication is invaluable and they really encourage a sense of community that is both warm and nurturing. Their facilities are impeccably clean, well-manicured, and welcoming. We adore the Teddy Bear Club and have been so blessed to have been able to send our children to this amazing facility.

If you are looking for a fantastic school that loves, nurtures and teaches your child - all while…read moredoing it in two languages - look no further. The teachers are fantastic, the facilities are amazing and the curriculum is so well thought out. This is such a special school that teaches kids in a fun and impactful way. It marries the best of the French education system with the American system. We have been unbelievably happy parents for 4 years now, and all of our children have gone to this school. My daughter actually asks to go to school even when she's sick as she doesn't want to miss a day...if that's not the biggest endorsement, I don't know what is! I only wish it didn't end after Kindergarten!

This was not the place for us. Perhaps for others, but I did feel as though I was pulling teeth for…read moreinforamtion about what my child was doing every day, and I was never on the same page (to the point of which I was questioning my own memory, sanity, and levels of expectation) when I shouldn't be. I did not feel my child was prioritized, and that our needs were addressed, much less met. Culminating point: our toddler had been at the center for 6 months, during the parent teacher conference, the teacher who was with her during her time there (part-time, 2-3 times a week) told me outright and sans-compassion: I don't know your kid. My feelings were hurt, and I worried about who the onus was on: my child, or the provider who was with her for those 192 (or so) hours? Had she tried? Did she care to do so? There are some elements of the child-care that were nice: low child ratio, environment that is concord, and the Director is in fact a sweetheart, the assistant in the toddler room as well, however with such things at play, how had one of the lead teachers failed to discover my child? If there were automatic capturing of what was happening during the day, (without my likely annoying prodding) I could tell you. That said, I'm sorry it simply wasn't the case. I'm still recovering from how much this experience hurt my feelings, and how I felt my daughters feelings were on some levels ignored as well. I was unnerved and nervous looking for a new provider thinking that perhaps this was how it was everywhere. Fortuantely I found out simply, that was not the case. Our daughter is thriving in an environment that recognizes her unique abillities and talents.

The Children's Meetinghouse is a great preschool/daycare. It's a small operation with very…read morepassionate teachers who have dedicated their lives to early childhood education. It has a very homey feel. With the exception of one teacher, they have all been there for 10+ years and all have degrees in Childhood Education. The location is convenient and picturesque and the hours very accommodating. They offer early drop-off at 7:30AM and late pick-up at 5:30PM. I can't recommend them enough. I have utter confidence in their program and their director. Our son just loves going there.

Oak Meadow has been an absolutely amazing educational experience for my family for the past two…read moreyears. My children are young (2 and 4), so it's my first school encounter as a parent, and I know the bar has been set incredibly high. The children are nurtured and deeply cared for by amazing, highly qualified and empathetic teachers who lead by example. They are genuinely excited to go to school each day, and, through the Montessori teaching method, absorb imperative life, critical thinking, analytical, and social skills in the classroom that they then take home with them. Oak Meadow students (my own and those that I've observed of all ages) are independent thinkers who are considerate, respectful, and supportive of one another. It's so refreshing to witness! Oak Meadow is a very special learning environment - we looked at many preschools in the area, and are consistently impressed with Oak Meadow's curriculum, teachers, and community.

We have had our son graduate from this school a couple of years ago. He joined the school as a 1st…read moreyear children's house student and graduated 8th grade 11 years later! The school proved to be a wonderful choice for my son's education . It has helped him develop a sound foundation in all aspects of academic learning while providing him the right kind of social and emotional support necessary for well rounded development. He has gone onto thrive in a highly competitive high school program with no issues. The personal attention and care that he received from his teachers all through his years at the school has a lot to do with this success. We have been so happy with his progress that we had no hesitation to start his younger brother in the same program a few years ago and we have been very happy with how well he is thriving at the school. If you are looking for excellent academics this school is a good choice. If you are looking for more than just academic excellence, I think there is nothing better than this school and its teachers!!

We have been members of the Barn for the past year. As new members of the Acton-Boxborough…read morecommunity, we have loved having our preschool home at the Barn. The curriculum is play-based, the teachers are very nurturing, and the facility is lovely and inspires creative play. My daughter loves the climber inside and the play kitchen. The outdoor play area is so fun for the kids. As a cooperative preschool, my commitment is to work about once a month in the classroom.

Such a terrific school for our young minds. The school is led by teachers with the highest…read moreintegrity and kindness. Art is continually part of units and play is core to the philosophy. As with all co-ops, parent involvement is required and is a great way to build community. Highly recommend.

I can't say enough of about CBE ELC! My daughter has been attending for almost three years now, and…read moremy son has been there since last September. The entire staff and environment there is warm, friendly and attentive. My kids love going to school each morning and adore their teachers! The teachers are so nurturing and really do treat the children as their own. The facility is clean, spacious, sunny and well-maintained. I feel very involved with the daily HiMama email communication/updates and pictures, it's greatly comforting and appreciated! At ELC there is a focus on learning through play, and the teachers create fun, engaging activities that are developmentally appropriate. My children have really blossomed since starting and we could not be happier. If you have any doubt about where to send your children, please don't hesitate in contacting Susan, the director CBE ELC!

From the owner: CBE ELC is an early care and education program for children aged 15 months - 5 years. We offer…read morepart-day and full-day programs, school year, full year, and summer program options.

If you are looking for a great program for both social, emotional and academic development, you…read moreshould look into LNS. They are a co-op, so don't be fooled, you have to contribute time, but what parent wouldn't want to be involved in their children's daily lives? LNS is located at the DeCordova Museum, which helps them incorporate nature and art into the curriculum. Because there is a parent teacher in the classroom every day, you can be confident that your children are in great hands. These teachers are so kind and you can trust that they treat your child as if he/she were their own. To help acclimate your child into the school and classroom they: 1) start with a home visit to every child's home to get to know them in a setting where they feel comfortable. 2) have "lemonade parties" where the kids can go have a snack and lemonade at school for an hour and hang out in the classroom/on campus and with the teachers with their parents around. 3) they start the year off with just half of the class for the first two days so it isn't overwhelming for the kids and they can have more individual time with the teachers. Throughout the year, they conduct parent teacher curriculum nights and events. They have their whole year scheduled and organized. The teachers have an online blog where you can read what they are doing and they post photos for you to be a part of the experience. This School is very advanced for a "day care". They follow some of the practices of some of the private schools in the area. I have been to quite a few day cares and I have 3 children, so I am really impressed by this nursery school. Amazing place! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

LNS is a magical place for a child to start school. We're incredibly lucky to have found it. The…read moreteachers are so dedicated, respectful, patient, giving, amazing. The classrooms are full of light and fun - inspiring a love of art and nature, and giving children the tools they need to discover their world and develop meaningful friendships. It's a co-op, so a parent is in the classroom each day. There are nature walks, outdoor play, visits to the DeCordova Museum, baking, music, and so much more. I wish I could spend every morning there!

Our son spent a year at Drumlin Farm Preschool and had a wonderful experience there. The teachers…read moreare fantastic, and the kids' curriculum is built around the natural world. I can't imagine a better spot for a preschool. Unfortunately, we are unable to send our boys there this year because our nanny got pregnant and could no longer work for us (dropping the boys off and picking them up). Although we notified Drumlin as soon as we found out our nanny was pregnant that we'd have to change our plans, and although there was a waiting list for the class we'd signed our boys up for, they still kept our $1000 deposit. The same thing happened to friends of ours who ended up moving away after signing up their daughter for preschool (they lost $500). Since they have very rigid policies in place, just be sure you don't have any extenuating circumstances come up, as sadly, they are not willing to show parents much courtesy in situations such as these.

My daughter is enrolled for her first year at the preschool. She has had a wonderful experience…read more If you are someone who wants your credit immersed in the outdoors, this is the program for you. My daughter is not afraid of ice, snow or other weather elements. We are very pleased!

We looked everywhere in Sudbury to find the best daycare / preschool for our son, including Next…read moreGeneration Children's Center, Bright Horizons, the LEAP School, Orchard Hill, and Sudbury Children's Learning Center (SCLC). SCLC had the right combination of what I was looking for. I was looking for a program that was NYAEC accredited, but also had a warm, family-type environment. Some of the other options felt too institutional or it seemed to be too strict at the expense of the children having fun. I think SCLC is a little gem! It was a little harder to find, but I'm so glad I did!