Our toddler started at SolBe on day one of the school opening. We had very high hopes after our…read moreinterview, despite the cost being much higher than the alternatives. For the added expense, we were promised minute by minute updates, a two-to-one ratio of teachers to students, and a focus on education that could be overlooked elsewhere. Unfortunately, despite an excellent experience with the Director and our son's first teacher, a significant change was made after a few months. The Director, along with many more staff members, were replaced, and the focus seemed to shift notably towards higher profits and cost cutting measures. Our son was moved into a much larger room where there were often two teachers for eight babies, even after they showed up late. The stress put on the staff still making an effort meant that the "minute-by-minute" updates through the app were ignored until the afternoon when they played catch up while all the kids were napping. Often, we wouldn't find out if our son had eaten or had a diaper change until hours after he'd been picked up. The high ratio also contributed to clothes being lost or ruined with art materials unsuitable for infants, diaper changes being skipped, brusies and scrapes, and a near weekly changeover of staff who were clearly frustrated with the experience as well. Our son's class shared a changing room with another, and it was very common to hear the teachers there, unaware they were being observed, repeatedly screaming at the toddlers "everyone come here" and "be quiet". Another thing for prospective families to consider is that SolBe considers themselves a school first and a daycare second. On the average month, SolBe closes around three working days for holidays, conferences, and "teacher enrichment", meaning that working parents will suddenly have a child to account for (not even to mention the frequency that they contact you and ask you to bring your child home early because they "seem like they're not feeling so well', with no other symptoms than a low fever and a lack of energy; a very common experience for young kids). Obviously, the monthly cost is the same regardless of how many days they actually care for your child. Ultimately, we found another center that is offering 5 nine-hour days a week for the same price that SolBe was charging for 3 seven-hour visits. The new school doesn't have a fancy app or gourmet lunches, but we feel our child is a lot more than just an income source in their eyes, and we're much happier. (FYI- This review refers to the new location on Sherman Road, which doesn't have its own listing as of this date.)

Our family is extremely fortunate and blessed that our son's first social experience was at Solbe…read more He started school when he was just one year old, and was greeted with unparalleled love every day by his class teacher, all the other teachers, the director, and the chef. Now, he runs out the door and into his classroom. This 2 years old ability to love others and accept himself is on full display not only at Solbe, but also at the park, the supermarket, and on trips, where he greets everyone with a smile and a "Hello!" As parents, I am most grateful for : Solbe's nutrition system, the best in the US. Three meals a day, chefs prepare fresh, nutritious, and varied menus, allowing our young children to experience a wide variety of foods and get the most nutrition. So I can forgive myself when I serve him just chicken nuggets at dinner :) Furthermore, from such a young age, the teachers provide new art experiences every day. My son loves drawing, talking, singing, dancing, and running around--all of these activities are spontaneous and active. Thanks to Solbe, his brain, mind, and motor skills have developed remarkably, and most importantly, he seems very happy. So I can forgive myself when I let him watch TV before dinner time :) I am grateful to the teachers and staff who provide the world's best early education, nutrition, with a big love spirit and we truly appreciate their professionalism.

I'm not sure what Yelp is doing with the other positive reviews on here but, it does make me…read moreconcerned to trust their rating system... After some time on a waiting list, our daughter was enrolled at Parkway Preschool for over a year and half, until we moved to a town too far to continue, unfortunately. The teachers are absolute stars and their compassion and love for the children is undeniable. Patsy, the director, is one of the warmest, most dedicated and wonderful people I have ever met. I always knew my daughter was being cared for in a way that set my mind at ease. She always came up clean (as much as a 3 year old can LOL), fed, talking about what she had done in school that day and in one piece! We've since moved on but, the teachers, both Jens, Mary, Patrice and Patsy, still come up in our family's conversation and we miss them terribly.

I will never be able to adequately express the deep love and gratitude I feel for the lovely and…read moretalented teachers and administration at Parkway Preschool. My son is a very sensitive kid who, since infancy, has been slow to acclimate to new situations and not great with transition. By the time he was 3.5 and needing to enroll into a formal preschool program (from home daycare), I was apprehensive about how it would all unfold. We'd toured/applied to several preschools in the area, and had been ready to take a spot at a very popular school in JP, when, based on a friend's recommendation, I toured Parkway, met Patsy, and instantly sensed a warmth I hadn't felt anywhere else. A few months later, my son started at Parkway, which was, incidentally, two weeks before my daughter was born. Due to some complications, my daughter came early and the morning my husband and I had to rush to the hospital, my anxiety was through the roof. I'll never forget Mary (one of the amazing teachers) making me feel like, even though I barely knew her at that point, that everything would be okay. The ease and kindness with which the teachers coordinated my son's pick-up that day (with our friends who were taking care of him), so my husband could stay with me in the hospital, helped us be able to focus on the labor and not worry that my son would be afraid or confused. This is just one of COUNTLESS moments over the 14 months we were at Parkway, that I felt deep compassion and support. Some more examples: Patsy (the founder/owner/director) worked with my son diligently, at his own pace, for 6+ months to get him to participate in the biweekly Spanish and singing classes; by the end of the year, he was having a blast. My son was also late to potty-train, and Patsy and Patrice (now the K1 teacher) bought him special Star Wars stickers (knowing how much he loves Star Wars) to reward him when he used the potty; that, in addition to all of the teachers' warmth and encouragement, helped him reach that milestone. Jen, my son's teacher (he was in the K1 class there), was beyond amazing. My son really formed a special bond with her, and was always excited about their letter-themed weeks and book- or season-themed projects. In addition to being incredible, salt-of-the-earth people, the teachers are passionate about learning. For instance, I LOVED how, at any given time during free play, there is almost always a teacher or assistant reading a story to the kids, and while the kids can choose to play, many often opted to listen to the story. Academically, Parkway prepared my son very well for K1 in a BPS school. Learning at Parkway feels very natural, and while a specific curriculum is followed, it is integrated into fun. Silliness, imagination, and creativity are highly encouraged. The space itself is clean, well-organized, warm, and conducive to learning. Parkway has a vast library of all kinds of books, available to the kids at any given time. My son would often reference things he read in books there, and ask to buy books read to the kids at circle time. Books we discovered at Parkway (like the Pete the Cat series) have become family favorites. In every moment and interaction we had there, Parkway was an extraordinary experience for both my son and our entire family. The confidence my son gained there, being challenged and encouraged to try new things (and actually executing on these things!), would only have been possible in such a loving and nurturing environment. Leaving Parkway felt like losing family, and it took us ALL awhile to recover. Luckily, we have a second kid and can do it all over again!!

I am a volunteer at Little Blessings and would recommend it to any family who is looking for a…read moredaycare. The daycare is Christian and bilingual (Spanish/English) and has a great indoor and outdoor space. In addition to classroom space they have a large indoor play area with plenty of climbing structures and space to run around. The daycare caters to infants and toddlers at the moment and is looking to open a preschool room in June. E-mail Mary at adaycareattrinity@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a tour.

From the owner: Little Blessings Daycare and Preschool is a non-profit organization which serves families in the…read moreWest Roxbury, Jamaica Plains, and Roslindale areas. Little Blessings is a voucher providing state licensed facility for infant through preschool-aged children. Little Blessings is also affiliated with the Trinity Lutheran Church in West Roxbury, MA and believes in valuing and loving ourselves and others through activities and songs. The teachers and directors also have a proficient understanding of both the English and Spanish language and, therefore, are able to provide a unique and special Spanish immersion component to our educating practice.

I like the staff they're friendly and care about the children & my son's personality has changed…read moredrastically..

The staff at Little Sprouts in Dedham is fantastic!!…read more Dropping off your 3 month old when you are back to work from maternity leave is very hard and they made the transition much easier on a new mom. The infant teachers are wonderful. They are very loving and take great care of my infant daughter as evidenced by how well she has adjusted there. It's not just a "daycare", it's a school for little ones. My daughter already has art work on our fridge. They make sure she is stimulated in a loving environment. They were really put to the test when an emergency situation arose this winter with a snowy roof that led to an evacuation. The teachers and administrators of this school were stellar. Their response time and ability to keep all the kids safe, warm, and happy was amazing. Now being in their new facility they have the whole package. The new building is bright and cheery and very welcoming. The administrators of this school are also very eager to hear from you and quick to respond to any concerns and they welcome the feedback. Overall we are very happy with our choice to send our daughter to Little Sprouts in Dedham.

This is a wonderful educational daycare run by people who love what they do! My 3 year-old daughter…read morehas been going there for the past year and she loves it. They do arts & crafts, music, reading, go to the playground, learn the alphabet, etc. A testament to how clean they are: she has yet to get sick! I know it's inevitable that kids get sick at daycare (she was always sick at her previous daycare!), so that's a pretty impressive feat. I highly recommend this place, not only for the quality of care, but for the very affordable cost. Can't be happier thanks to the Small Steps team!

This preschool is so wonderful. About 2 years ago I was looking for a preschool for my son, I saw…read morethis one and the location was extremely convenient for me but I also searched what other pre-schools in the area had to offer. Small steps center is awesome. I love everything from the staff, the kids and even the parents are always so welcoming when dropping of and picking up my son. My son had a nanny prior to going to this school and did not really talk or was great around kids. Shortly after being enrolled his speech improved and his learning abilities. He does not get homework as he is in the pre-k class, but I will usually ask him what they learned that day and will take time to go over additional things with him on what was covered that week. He Loves all the teachers and I love them too. The have a very diverse staff that loves kids which is one of the most important. The director of the school is Mrs. Joy and she is also wonderful. This is definitely a great place to start if your looking for a Pre-school, I'm looking forward to him being in the other classroom next year as I believe it will challenge him a lot more.

We had an incredible experience sending our two children to Children's House Montessori (CHM) over…read morea 5 year period. This served as our introduction to Montessori techniques and it worked out great for our family. Ms. Paula and all the teachers we met over the years were amazing. Our children left CHM fully prepared for public elementary school.

Our children had a wonderful experience at Children's House. It is a remarkably calm space for kids…read moreto learn.

I was a parent of a student who graduated from the Lighthouse. Cheryle is a disgruntled…read moreex-employee, and her feedback is misleading and false. She was NOT a parent, and the facility is state of the art with the largest indoor gym facility in the area. Visit the facility, meet the staff, and decide for yourself.

From the owner: Are you in need for childcare for you newborn, toddler or preschooler? Trying to find the best…read moresolution for your family? Let us help you during this chapter of life. Our Learning Center is so much more than a daycare as we pack our mornings with an extensive curriculum and the afternoons with a lot of play activities, either outdoors or indoors (2,000 sq ft gym). We teach through play to let them have the Early Childhood Education we would want our own children to have. Our Center, as well as all our teachers, are EEC certified and trained in First Aid and CPR.

We love Grandma's Montessori! Our kiddo started here at 2 years old, and it was clear how much fun…read moreand learning he was having. Isabel is an awesome teacher, with so much experience. She speaks Spanish to her students, and clearly cares so much for each of them. When we've had concerns over certain behaviors, she was very receptive to having a conversation and giving us insight into the situation. She engages the kids in so many different types of activities, from yoga to music to science to playing with vehicles in the backyard. Our kiddo is a happy kiddo at Grandma's Montessori!

From the owner: 25 years of experience, enrollments are available call now…read more First-Rate Curriculum At Grandma Montessori the priority is to teach the student respect, freedom and guide them toward positive behavior & conflict resolution. We have multiple child care approaches that value each student as a unique individual. Our curriculum consists of hands on learning, collaboration among their peers, and daily routines while encouraging the child to work at their own pace.

I can't say enough about how much I love this school. I sent both my older daughter and son (who is…read morecurrently there). The staff is so caring. Their philosophy aligns with everything I believe in. When my daughter attended, she learned things at 3, that she didn't approach again for the first time until K2. I think the greatest compliment is that as a working parent I trust for the time my son is there 8am-5pm, he is engaged, learning and having fun in a loving, supported environment.

Amazing preschool and toddler programs! Both my daughters love everything about it: the dedicated…read moreteacher, the curriculum and the parents community!