A Bright Beginning Too is an amazing daycare and preschool. We had our first daughter in this…read morepreschool from 3 months old to 1 year old. We recently moved back to the city so we had to relocate her daycare as well. When we first looked for daycare on the North Shore we wanted a place that was safe, engaging, and gave us a good feeling about how they cared for the children. ABB Too exceeded our expectations. It was well organized and the teachers were experienced, caring, engaging and provided a one of a kind experience for our daughter. We are so appreciative and grateful for the growth and confidence that we saw in our daughter for the short time that she was there. If you are considering daycare on the North Shore, you should definitely visit ABB Too, you will quickly see why it's an excellent option.

Both of my boys attended A Bright Beginning Too from a very young age, even as early as 5 months…read moreold. My hesitance to return to work and separate from my infant was quickly resolved after meeting the caring teachers at ABB. After 5 years of experience with this school I can confidently say that they provide a safe and loving environment. Not to mention the quality of education is unmatched. I've been told by our pediatrician that both of my boys are meeting their developmental milestones at an advanced rate, despite my oldest son experiencing a late start with his speech skills. His attentive teachers were quick to identify this milestone delay and offered various resources tailored to his needs. Thanks to ABB's dedicated staff my son was able to build a large vocabulary, read, and write by the age of 4! We couldn't have overcome this delay without ABBs skilled and diverse team. Their curriculum also enables children to exercise independence, kindness, and respect. I can't even count how many times I've been pleasantly surprised by my sons initiative to attempt self care tasks and display manners (unprompted!). ABB also prioritizes community involvement. Not only do they host multiple food drives/fundraisers, but my personal favorite is when the local fire department comes to introduce themselves to the kids and teach fire safety. My kids loved it too! ABB has continued to exceed my expectations despite COVID-19's relentless obstacles. The classrooms are always kept clean and organized. My children don't suffer from any food allergies but I do notice that ABB takes allergen exposure precautions very seriously. If ABB did any better of a job I wouldn't be able to get my kids to come home at the end of the day

Awesome Audience and Super Staff! We were honored to entertain the students and staff with two…read moreshows at Beverly's Next Generation Children's Center with our musical ventriloquist comedy. Special thanks to the children who joined us in the first show to play tambourines, maracas, and drumsticks. In the second show for older children, others volunteered to demonstrate their new ventriloquial skills after choosing a puppet of their choice from the big drum case. Volunteers were encouraged to say their first name into the microphone and try moving the puppet's mouth three times as they said "One, Two, Three" with their new puppet voice. Special thanks to Mr. Jarod, the teacher who volunteered to be our HUMAN DUMMY! He wore our ventriloquist face mask, played the "ringy, dingy, thingy" and "sang" our "No Bully Zone" original song with Chelsea The Chimpanzee. (No, they did not sing at the same time... we're not that good!)

We have been at this daycare for 2 years and have had a wonderful experience. It is a loving and…read morecaring environment. They do "homework" in daycare to ensure they are advancing academically for their age. If there is a concern, such as speech, Lisa will have a discussion to allow you to take the next step. The weekly rate of the daycare is very affordable and includes snack and lunch. Our daughter loves going to this daycare and has made many friends and is right where she should be developmentally. I would highly recommend this facility.

Amazing staff Amazing owner…read more Such a clean environment with people who love what they do

My daughter recently started at Little Hands and we couldn't be happier! The school is super clean,…read morevery secure and staff is super dedicated. Our two year old has never not been in the care of family so we felt lucky to find staff that cares for her the same way we do! Highly recommend!

My son has been attending Rosario's since he was 8 months old. He is now 18 months and has…read moredeveloped so much due to her loving care. He loves getting dropped off everyday, is provided breakfast and lunch, and we have total peace of mind that he is safe and learning! My favorite part about Rosario's is the curriculum she has implemented for the toddler age kids. They sing, dance, paint, color, read and build on a regular basis. Rosario also teaches practical life skills like teeth brushing, cleaning up, and work on potty training. The ratio is also amazing as Rosario has assistant staff members to help with everyone! Rosario's Family Daycare is the best thing that has happened to us as parents. We feel so lucky to have a slot!

My son's daycare is a second home for him. He's not only safe and well-cared for, but he's…read moregenuinely happy to go every day. The special bond he's formed with the staff is heartwarming. I have peace of mind knowing he's learning and growing in a secure and nurturing environment. Highly recommended!

I love this YMCA!! I started going here for the gym and other activities and there are a number…read morethings to do here! With a membership here, you get access to several locations in the north shore and they're all technically your "home" location. I've only used the gym here but the equipment is TOP NOTCH! They just finished a renovation and everything is pretty much brand new. They also have a turf area and a punching bag you can use (though you can't use it if a class is going on). Not to mention, the building (including the locker rooms) is very clean. Outside of that, they have open pickleball, open swim and several leagues that go on throughout the year. Also, this location has a little cafe where you can hang out and get a drink if needed! You definitely get your bang for your buck here. If you're on the fence, go in for a tour just to see how amazing this place is!

Modern look, spacious interior. Great pool! Spectator seating at a Y? Amazing!…read more At the GB YMCA for a swim meet. Highly impressed with the facility. Our Y doesn't have a cafe! Or spectator seating or a pool big enough to host a swim meet. Large parking lots. Clean bathrooms. Another cool thing I spotted- candy bar squares for the super bowl posted in the main entrance area. Great idea!

We love the Goddard school! Our four-year-old daughter has been going to Goddard in Middleton…read moresince spring of 2017. We can't say enough great things about the school and also her teacher Miss Brittany. They offer various programs like soccer and chess and always find ways to keep it interesting for the kids with new fun activities. They have also had guest speakers for the parents and events like a Spring Carnival for the entire family. I was hesitant after reading the review here on Yelp about an abrupt closure a few years back due to staff leaving. The school is under new ownership since reopening and the owners Johann and Mark are wonderful!! I'm so glad we ended up here. This is by far the best child care setting we have experienced.

They are closing their doors with about 4 days notice for parents. Most of the surrounding centers…read moreknew that they were closing before the parents did. I'm truly angry at what transpired here. These kids will have their world, safe haven and friends ripped from them for no good reason what so ever. It was an amazing place and I feel extremely sad for the teachers, kids and parents. We will miss everyone greatly.

My son has attended Magical Beginnings for about a year and a half. He absolutely loves going to…read moreschool every day! He loves all of his teachers, especially Miss Mary :) He has been at a couple of different daycares, and I am by far, most impressed with Magical Beginnings. The entire staff is incredibly caring for the children and their families. And I love hearing about all of the fun and learning activities they get to do every day. I would highly recommend this center for anyone's child!

Our almost four month old is in the infant room here and we love it. Miss Amy and Miss Amanda are…read moreso great and they take such good care of the babies. It's so hard to leave my little one everyday but it makes it easier knowing she is being so well cared for!!

A wonderful, small ymca. Small but has something for everyone, and love the pickleball people…read more Everyone is so friendly!

This place is a really just a 7 day daycare/night care center and not even a usable gym for adults…read moreat any time of day. There are better YMCA's elsewhere for adults to use. There are very few adult members at any time at this location when I've been there when compared to others, whether morning noon or night. It's very crowded and stuffy with poor air circulation if you don't mind sweating a bit more in the gym and dehydrate faster. I wasn't comfortable. It's mainly for little rude kids at summer camp and large sizable child swimming classes if you can take them running though all the locker rooms and gym. The staffs councilors have very poor control over the small groups and do not speak up and control the group and let them do what they want and abuse the facility. There are far better gyms to go to in the area, such as Gloucester YMCA, which facilitates both nicely, and you get a break from the kids at least because the gym is upstairs. It's set up pretty well, unlike Danvers. The front desk staff have no idea what they are doing and sit playing games on the computer, not paying attention as I've noticed a few times while children run wild in the lobby. Go elsewhere if you don't want kids getting in the way playing out of control games.

My daughter attended Jack and Jill preschool for 2 years and I couldn't be happier with our…read moredecision to send her there. She participated in both the 2 day program and the 5 day program. In the 5 day program, the teacher, Cissy, did a fabulous job with her curriculum and making sure she was in line with what was necessary for kindergarten. The teachers and director were always welcoming to the parents and invited them into the classroom at any time. My daughter wasn't only academically ready for kindergarten, she was socially ready as well. She learned how to work with peers to solve a problem and the importance of taking turns and waiting. She enjoyed going to school each day. Cissy used creative ways of teaching to keep the attention of the class. She used a variety of hands on materials to demonstrate her lessons. I knew that my child was in great hands while at school. The class size was small which allowed the teacher to give individual attention to address each student and to assist students when they needed a little extra help. Cissy also encouraged the students to bring in items from home that went along with the lessons. She always showed a lot of enthusiasm when children brought something in. She made each child feel important and valued everything the children had to say. My daughter was more than ready for kindergarten after her 2 years of preschool at Jack and Jill. I would highly recommend this preschool to other parents. I can't imagine sending my daughter to any other preschool. Sending my daughter to Jack and Jill gave us a very positive first experience in sending her to school.

My twin boys were at Jack & Jill the last two years. The first year they were in the 3 day class…read moreand this past year the 5 day class. It was an extremely positive experience for them. All of the teachers were caring and creative. The Director communicates extremely well and always answered questions promptly. My boys are heading to kindergarten in the fall and I feel like Jack & Jill prepared them extremely well. Highly recommend Jack & Jill!

Our family loves Odyssey Day School! My son has attended for 7 years, going on 8, and we love the…read moreteachers and staff. We have made many friends here, and we enjoy the STEAM and nature education, as well as creative developmentally structured curriculum. Instead of teaching to a test, they teach to the individual child.

We can't say enough in the way of positive comments about this little gem of a school. Our…read moregranddaughter spent all eight of her elementary and middle school years at Odyssey Day School and experienced tremendous success in every academic area. She's a high school student now and is in the top 10% of her class academically, thanks in part to the patient and knowledgeable staff who helped her work to her potential in a caring atmosphere. I've visited the school several time and can tell you what I've observed. Not only have the teachers at Odyssey provided resources to allow the students to learn and grow, but they guided them in positive ways and encouraged social awareness, something that's very important to our family. Their student workshops are interesting and well planned. My granddaughter had the opportunity to learn about photography, rocketry and textile arts, among other non-traditional subjects. We enjoyed visiting the school and socializing with other families during pot luck suppers, picnics and ice cream socials and the International Week festivities. We found Odyssey very affordable thanks to financial aid, but even if we hadn't qualified, we would have found a way to send her to Odyssey. All in all, five stars.