Our son has been going to Knowledge Beginnings for just about a year now. We moved him from Bright…read moreHorizons Seaport - Boston (which I had chosen from hundreds of centers in the Boston area, I researched for months, visited dozens of centers- I put in the work to find the very best) to this center pretty quickly. We had bought a new home faster than expected so I wasn't able to research as much this time around. The price difference made me worrisome at first (you get what you pay for they say) and going from $3600 a month to more like $1800 maybe we wonder. Yes, I know everything is more expensive in the city but when you live there for 10+ years some things stick with you. Needless to say I was unbelievably lucky!! This was so much better. Yes better!!! The teachers he had as an infant (Lindsay, Amanda, and Justine) were everything. I could feel how much they adored him in no time at all. I had always felt he was in safe hands in Boston but here he was loved. The class sizes are wonderful. The rooms are set up great. The projects they do are creative. He learns so much. Fast forward to COVID-19- the daycare was closed for 100 days going back was scary because my son would be in a new room with new teachers and new schedule. Andrea the Asst Director reached out personally (as in directly to me, not a generic mass email) to answer ALL my questions/concerns. My son has food allergies and they all know I worry like crazy about him but they never judge my crazy, they calm me down by giving me all the answers I need. Things are different now not being able to pop in the class to see how he's doing and having to drop off him off at the door, but when I bring him in and his arms reach out for them I know they are doing everything right. For a shy child to be so sure about someone you just know they are treating him the way you would. His new teachers have taught him so much. He brings home amazing art work, I get photos and videos daily, and reports on what he eats, when he naps.. everything. I brought him to a gymnastics class where he was the best behaved toddler there. He knew how to get in line, wait his turn, play along with others and mirror the teacher. These are not things he learns at home as an only child. This is the doing of his amazing teachers!! I would recommend this center a 1000 times over. I trust them with my heart every day and I never worry. Its his second family and they are the very best!

Words can't express how grateful I am for the toddler team that loves and nurtures my son everydayread more

Despite the high-end cost, you get low-end care. The kids are constantly shuffled around and don't…read morehave a stable teacher. When incidents happen, they do little to intervene in the moment, which is particularly critical at the younger ages, but will just write up a report. They deflect any accountability for allowing an incident to occur nor do they take any responsibility in resolving an issue. They will just resort to the method that requires the least effort for them: blaming the parents and child. The teachers are underpaid. The management are rude and often outright disrespectful. When you are unfortunate enough to have to interact with them, they are unapproachable, unavailable, and unnecessarily escalate issues. Stay far away from this place. You can get much better and cheaper care from a personal nanny. They are probably the most likely to have openings, but sometimes there's a reason for that...

Wonderful clean environment! My child loves it here! The staff are friendly and directors are…read morealways happy and ready to help!

I'm so disappointed! They kicked my kid out because they couldn't handle him. They would rather…read morekick him out then dedicate him the time and attention he needs. If your kid is less than perfect, they don't want him there. They kick out kids for the most minor things. They even kicked out a kid for opening the emergency door. They have more kids than they do staff.

My son has been at this daycare for almost one year. He is a shy and sensitive kid, and it can take…read morehim a while to adjust to changes. Ms Jojo and Ms Victoria are so kind and let him take the time he needs to get comfortable with a new activity or environment. They really care about his well-being and strive to make sure he is having a good experience everyday. He has been in a couple of different classrooms and each one has been great! He loves all his teachers and talks about them all the time. The curriculum is also great. My son has learned so much and always tells me about the new things he learned and all the different activities he participated in. The administration is also amazing. They keep us informed with what is going on , organize after school family activities and fundraise for the make-a-wish foundation! They are the kindest people you will meet and truly love every kid that is in their care.

This daycare is truly amazing! All the teachers are so friendly, always greeting me as I walk in…read more My son has attended since he was an infant and he has learned so much here! Always proudly telling me what he learned that day in circle when I pick him up! They've helped him learn to write very well! Always excited to show me the cute projects they do during the day as well! The best part is the KinderCare App!! I can't express enough how much I love it! I get updates throughout the day while he's there that tells me what he ate, diapers/toileting/Nap/Daily Notes/Direct Messages/ and best of all PICTURES! I love seeing photos of my son throught the day while im working! When I miss him, I'm able to check in and see what he's up to and then we get to look at them when we are home and we will often talk about it together! The BEST quality this daycare has is their very friendly staff! Both directors are extremely nice and quick to help with anything! All the teachers are super friendly! Love to tell me stories of funny things he did throughout the day! This daycare truly feels like extended family!! We came here to learn, and to have fun! But never expected to feel so at home here! The staff members truly feel like family at this point and I absolutely love them!! I am so grateful to be able to be able to go to work feeling so comfortable knowing my son is in amazing hands! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! we love our kindercare family!

We just started taking our son here who is only 12 weeks old a couple weeks ago we did a trial day…read morewith them prior. All I can say is the whole entire staff including the director Lorene and the assistant director Erin are amazing! Victoria in the infant room is also fantastic I feel so happy that he has a great place to go to every day when I'm at work and they teach him so much!

We couldn't be more grateful for Andover School of Montessori. Both of our children attend, and it…read moretruly feels like a magical place. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be challenging while encouraging curiosity, independence, and critical thinking. We've been amazed by how much our children have grown academically and personally. What makes this school truly exceptional is the staff. They know each child as an individual and genuinely nurture their unique strengths, interests, and confidence. It's clear that every child is seen, valued, and supported. As parents, there is nothing more important than knowing your children are safe, happy, and thriving. We feel incredibly thankful to be part of this community and have complete confidence in the education and care our children receive every day. We look forward to staying at Andover through 8th grade and couldn't imagine a better place for our family. Highly recommend!

I am very excited about sending my daughter to AMS. My family and I enjoyed meeting with the…read moredirector and I felt that all her questions were appropriate and she provided us with feedback to all of our questions. Additionally my child felt very comfortable in the school and she felt at home in the classrooms. My child felt immensely comfortable with the teacher during the evaluation meeting and you can see that she has a lot of patience with the children. The school is clean, safe and creative. We are looking forward to the next school year!

I have proudly been able to call NGCC Andover my employment home for the past 20 years. It has…read morebeen and continues to be an amazing place to work, teach, and collaborate with fellow teachers. I have learned so much as an early child educator from the teacher mentors I have met along the way. As an employee I feel supported by management and my coworkers. I have had the joy and pleasure to be in the lives of some fantastic kids and families. Anyone looking to work in the early education field should consider a career at NGCC Andover.

My 3yr son has been at the Andover location for a little over a month and has had the best…read moreexperience. This transition was tough for him and myself as he had a horrible ending to his last daycare. I initially got a gut feeling when I toured which is why I chose it. I was overjoyed and pleasantly surprised with how consistently happy/friendly/caring the staff are day after day. I truly feel that my son is loved there everyday by all the teachers and management not just his primary teachers. And the management team appears flawless/kind and a pleasure to work with! I could go on but truly we LOVE it here that sums it up!

no supervision kids climbing over the fences constantly…read moreclimbing all the way up and almost over

A child I love dearly had a terrible experience at this place. She was badly traumatized…read more The center's priority in the aftermath was clearly all about covering its own ass rather than the well being of the child. The child was too young to give much detail about what happened to her, but based on how long it took her to recover, I suspect that whatever happened to her was pretty bad. I say, avoid this place.

Both of my children went through the Goddard School from their infant and toddler years right…read morethrough Pre-K. We were with them through first steps, first solids, first words, navigating a pandemic, potty training, having a sibling, losing teeth, learning to ride a bike and write their name, making friends and becoming self-assured and self-sufficient 5 year olds that were ready to make a seamless transition to Kindergarten. Not only is the facility and outdoor play spaces beautiful, but the school follows a curriculum that is shared each week and brings in outside companies, librarians and more to do specialized activities onsite as well. From bike days to pizza/pj fundraisers, apple pie making for Thanksgiving, to art shows, there was always something to look forward to. When we looked at many daycares when my first child was born, this school stood out leaps and bounds above the rest for having an educational plan in place, not just child care. I can't thank the Goddard School enough for the role they have played in such formative years for my children. The teachers care about the kids like family.

We have had our two sons Alex and Maxi at The Goddard School over the past 5 years. It is now time…read morefor us to move on so i just wanted to take some time to thank The Goddard School and share my experience. The school has been a dream. My children have made great friends and many memories. The faculty is kind honest and helpful. Their development has exceeded my expectations and has them fully ready to succeed in elementary school. It is great to see my children have the confidence in themselves because of all they learned educationally and socially. We could not speak more Highly of this establishment and are so happy we made the choice to do our early education with them.