Great place for kids and families! We came in a Saturday in July and it was not packed!! There was…read morea sign at the parking lot saying the water park was closed but it wasn't, maybe the sun kept the crowds away....? There are bathrooms here, as well! Clean ones!!!! Plenty of shades areas and play areas for each age group (toddlers and 5-12).

I had a very bad experience with Soule and I had to withdraw my toddler daughter after 3 days. In…read moreshort, the problem is management and, perhaps, its culture. Before I explain what happened, I should note that Soule was the only school that did in-person tours in the peak of the pandemic in February whereas every single school/daycare was doing it remotely. I think that says something... After I enrolled my child, I was told that a week before the official start day, she will come in everyday for an hour with me accompanying her in the classroom. Third day of that transition week, I was told to wait outside as she seemed to be doing fine alone. I left briefly to go to Starbucks to pick up a cup of coffee. When I returned, I found her crying, and I was told that I should stick around because it is the transition period. At week 2, which is the official start week, on Monday I did stick around whole day, because that is what I assumed I was supposed to be doing. Nobody gave me any instructions or explained me any plan. At 10am, they took her out since she was crying asking me to take her home. That did not sound right to me, because she will never get used to the place if I take her home after each cry. So, I gave her some food and I let her go inside again. They had a tendency to say goodbye throughout the day, eager to send us home. I stayed and assisted her to nap there. I thought this was weird as I cannot spend my days like that sticking around whole day, so I asked them to come up with a plan. They said I should leave her in the morning and go home because when she knows that I am outside, she will try to go out and cry. I agreed. The plan was that I was going to leave her half a day for two days and on the third day we would try full day. This plan was reasonable to me, because she was not doing terribly bad at all: she loved the toys and the school, but she needed to learn to stay there without me. Btw, I should note that I did not even do sleep training with her since I am not ok letting her cry for long periods of time. But, our original plan was good, because she seemed to be doing fine. An hour later, the director calls me and says, they decided to switch her enrollment to half day for that month because it is too stressful for her. When I said let me think about it, she says, no, that is what we decided! So, they are making a decision by themselves without thinking about my personal circumstances. I am a single mom who needs to return to her full time job. This was very disturbing for me. I talked to some friends with kids. They all found this whole thing very strange. They all thought that it is their job to entertain/distract her so that she does not cry; they thought that it should not be up to them to make a decision unilaterally. I needed them to do their part so that she gets used to the place as soon as possible. "She cried, take her home" is not a solution. Plus, this created extreme anxiety for me as I could not rely on them to organize my life. I decided to try one-two more days. I found myself calling/texting them to see how she is doing. The second day, nobody even replied to my texts. Somebody should have explained me how the communication was going to work (e.g., they would check with me in mid day, or just reach out to me only if there is an issue). None of that. No explanation of the processes. I talked to the director and explained her all my thoughts. (Oh, btw, the director also said the center is getting rid of all the Covid rules which prompted her to resign.) She kept saying that I am right. But, I don't think that she cares, as she is leaving anyways. Where does the process break? I think the lead teacher has as much responsibility as the director in making sure that there is proper communication with the parent, educating the parent, and setting the expectations of the parent. After we made a plan together, what did she say to the director which made her call me and tell me that they are changing her enrollment without my consent? Plans, of course, can change. I was not going to torment my child if she was not adjusting well, but it should not be up to the school to make a decision without my consent. I am the customer. I eventually decided to cancel her enrollment (which the director offered me), because I could not trust what kind of uncertainty and unreliability was waiting for me in the future. I need reliable care. I do not recommend this place. The core of the problem perhaps is that they have a state institution mentality, which they are. They are employees of the city of Brookline. Private daycares care so much about customer satisfaction and their ratings; the directors seem to be hovering around to make sure that the place is functioning properly. I got the impression that the director of Soule was jaded. Not sure if the new one can change the culture because incentives most likely are there to stay.

A wonderful, nurturing way care. The teachers are awesome and kids love(d) it here! Our eldest,…read morestill says how she misses the place, 2 years after she aged out!

My son loves everything about this school. He has the best teachers and a bright, welcoming, and…read morealways cheerful class to go to each morning. I can't imagine a more nurturing place for our 2-year-old. They are so understanding in every way. If I had to give a rating, I would give Snapdragon 12 out of 10. The nicest, gentlest, kindest, and funniest place in Cambridge and, most likely all of Boston, for a toddler to play, learn, and socialize.

Ms. Helen and her team were a tremendous help for our daughter. She attended for 18 months (age…read more10-12) and went from slightly behind and frustrated to ahead enough to be frustrated when school math is too easy. Ms. Helen was flexible in her approach, adjusting the level of work based on the complexity of the assignments and amount of time spent on homework. We were also able to adjust the schedule when life happened so our daughter did not miss out. I would also add the location is perfect, nestled in the heart of downtown Reading. Parents can support local stores (food, drink, bookstore) or complete errands (next to a bank, short walk to USPS and CVS) while their child learns. The math journey does not end for several more years. It's reassuring to know we have a place to go if the curriculum becomes overwhelming (and beyond parental knowledge!). We highly recommend Kumon of Reading for anyone wanting to help their kids to get ahead, catch up or simply to develop a habit of learning.

Annette Bianchi at Forever Young Preschool is such a lovely person, very kind and warm, and…read morewonderful with the kids. My son just loves her. It s a very small school, which is good for kids who are easily overwhelmed by big groups. We wanted to ease him into a school setting before putting him in a bigger preschool next year...now we're not sure we want to move him somewhere else! The little newsletters that are sent home every week are so helpful, and the easy communication between Annette and us is refreshing. And it's very affordable...in fact, I think she really undercharges a bit. Highly recommended!

Both of my children have attended Upper Falls Nursery School. Their experiences have been…read morePHENOMENAL! UFNS has helped my kids learn to interact with their peers in constructive ways as well as develop self confidence. Randi and Linda are both fantastic with the kids. They are experienced in child development and it shows. My favorite thing about UFNS is how inclusive it is. In the 2 years we've been going there, my children have had classmates with so many different backgrounds, heritages, and families. It's an amazing experience for my young children to get to meet other kids who aren't exactly like they are.

UFNS is so much more than a nursery school. Randi and Linda have become a part of our family. Under…read moretheir masterful guidance, our daughter was able to thrive in her first school setting. We are so grateful to have found such a great community school and I can't recommend it enough!!!

This school administrator and counselors are not so friendly but the teachers are amazing and…read morereadily helpful. my little one started there,3 months before and I see a good change in him and he is more than willing to go to the school. Ms.Lori is god sent, she loves the kids very much ,as her own and is always encouraging,very prompt in sending notes ,almost daily, she details every single thing

Lorrie's Little Learners provides an exceptionally well rounded early education experience. We…read moreloved the small, family feel coupled with outstanding foundational learning and milestone development. Our daughter always came home with something new to show us, and she was well prepared for kindergarten and beyond