My daughter started a little later than most children at 3 and I was so nervous because she was…read morehome with me since birth. The staff at children's playhouse daycare were super supportive in helping us to transition her into being in daycare. They cook their meals in house and are always accommodating if I ever had schedule changes and my daughter had grown and learned so much in her 3 years there. The teachers and staff are great with the kids and if there was ever any concern are always open to help. She was also able to attend kindergarten full time which is great I definitely recommend

I can't recommend Children's Playhouse more. We started bringing our daughter here when she was…read more8-weeks-old in 2019, and they made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Our daughter has thrived at this daycare, and we have loved all of her teachers. The small classrooms and individual attention from the teachers is a huge perk, and they helped my daughter accomplish many milestones. It was amazing watching her come home having learned new skills and words at daycare. A HUGE perk is that CPD provides breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack, which meant I never had to worry about packing food, and she was exposed to a wide variety of foods every day. We made the difficult decision to move out-of-state in early 2021, and the hardest part was knowing we wouldn't be able to send our daughter to CPD anymore. Of note, CPD took great precautions after they were allowed to re-open in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, and we we always felt comfortable bringing our daughter there, even during this otherwise uneasy time. We love CPD and if they ever opened a location in Southeast NH, we'd be the first in line to enroll.

I love this school for my little one! It feels like an extension of our home instead of feeling…read morelike I was sending her to elementary school early.

Two of our kids have moved through Rockland Montessori Academy for preschool and had excellent…read moreexperiences. The teachers are amazing and so dedicated. The curriculum is fantastic- our kids learned so much! They also get outside everyday and do awesome crafts. The school offers many special classes (our kids' favorite was cooking class, from a real chef!) They really create a community for the families, and have many special traditions and events throughout the year. They also offer a great summer camp program that is very well run and convenient. The leadership team is excellent to work with and they run a tight ship. I wish we could stay there forever! But they have given our kids an excellent social and academic foundation for their elementary years.

My kids love MLBF which speaks volumes about how happy and comfortable they are there. Staffs are…read morenot just professional but also incredibly warm and caring. Communication is excellent. Seeing pics and videos of my kids' life at MLBF's app let me know they are taken good care of. They learnt a lot from the daycare, singing, reading, counting, some Spanish and some Chinese. They also made wonderful friends along the way. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and also keep safety as one of their priorities.

My 3.5 year old son has been going to My Little Best Friends since he was 12 weeks. He absolutely…read moreloves it there and has made great friends and has had wonderful teachers. From the warm environment to the interactive curriculum, I cannot say enough great things about this place. They truly care about the children and work to make sure they are safe, constantly learning, and having fun. I'd recommend MLBF to anyone!

My daughter has been going to Odyssey for almost two years, and we've been very happy with the…read moreteachers and the program. We toured a lot of daycares in the vicinity, and Odyssey was the cleanest and best managed. We were impressed with their separate infant room, where my daughter started when she was 12 weeks old. We especially like the pedagogical approach--the school seems to focus on emotional and social development and not just rote memorization (memorizing letters). Now with the pandemic, Odyssey's protocols and precautions have been impressive. We at first considered keeping our daughter home to minimize risk (not possible if you need to get work done, it turns out), and even considered transitioning to an at-home daycare, but ultimately we stayed with Odyssey because they are such a well run operation that we really trust that they're following the best practices. Most importantly, my daughter loves going to school each morning!

Our son has attended Odyssey for the last three years, and it has been a wonderful experience…read more It's a wonderful facility that is staffed by great people. The teachers are always so positive, patient, and kind, and they genuinely care about the children in their care. Every day for the last three years, they have greeted our son with a smile in the morning when we drop him off. The teachers make every effort to make every day special and exciting. The use of the BrightWheel app keeps us connected to what our son is doing while he is at Odyssey. It's great to see pictures of him having fun with his friends during the day. As a working parent, it's a relief to know your child is loved and cared for during the day when you're not together. Odyssey's program strikes a nice balance between educational activities and letting kids be kids. We're confident our son is ready for Kindergarten as a result of his time at Odyssey, but he has also had a ton a fun there and made many friends. We also sent our son when Odyssey reopened after the COVID-19 shutdown, and we felt comfortable doing so because of the care and effort the team at Odyssey put into planning their reopening. I would never believe a five-year-old would willingly wear a face mask, but somehow, they made it happen. I can't speak highly enough of Ms. Amanda and her staff, and we'll miss Odyssey when our son heads off to school.

I'm not surprised that these five reviews are over six months old…read more As it is now, this school is neither close to Montessori expectations nor close to where it stood before. My children attended for over three years, and I pulled them out after this school year started. Things have changed: The new director, Ms. Judy Cavanaugh is both immature and unprofessional and very disappointing in the way she treats children. Another head teacher, Ms. Shante, who was my child's teacher has poor manners and transfers "negative emotions" to children. I witnessed how she treats children in several occasions and felt extremely disappointed. In general, many staff members and teachers who function at below zero level and demonstrate so both by the way they treat children and unprofessional demeanor. The environment is extremely negative.

I love Torit! Children are engaged and it is evident that their individual learning styles are…read morehonored. My children come home telling me so many stories about their day, what they are learning. I've observed that my children are learning, not just about math-language-etc., but about the world around them. That is beyond price. We made the right decision choosing this school. I tell everyone I know how valuable Torit is.

Every parent wants the best for their child, at the Harbor City School every teacher is providing…read moreexactly that! Our daughter had been in different care centers before; more expensive and less nurturing than all that HCS provides. After 2 years our daughter has made great new friends, looks forward to school each day, and we continue to see her personality and skills grow. Being able to drop off my daughter and not worry that she is being safely watched with care is however the most important thing that HCS has provided to our family each day.

My son started at Harbor City School fall of 2018 just before he turned three, after spending…read moreone-on-one time with a beloved babysitter. The teachers have kindly helped him transition to a group setting, build independence and make new friends. My husband and I live in Eastie and work downtown, and we feel privileged to be able to drop him off on our way to and from the T stop, following a nice walk through the park. The co-op structure welcomes parents in, to help out, but also to observe, which I find tremendously comforting. As a mom who also has a full-time office job, those days in the classroom are incredible. And unlike many preschools, Harbor City offers a schedule that actually works with my 9-5 hours. We'll be back next fall for pre-K!

When we were considering Lesley Ellis for preschool, we asked around on the playground, and just…read moreabout every parent we talked to told us, "It's excellent! The only negative is the cost." That matched our experience perfectly. The tuition is steep - though financial aid is available! - but everything else was fantastic, and we were consistently impressed with the teachers, curriculum, field trips, awareness of kids as individuals, interaction with administration, and more. My mom worked for decades in early childhood education, and (as an interested and involved grandparent) was also very impressed. They welcomed/encouraged heavy parent involvement, from "come into the classroom to talk about something you're knowledgeable/passionate about" to occasional parent-meetups-over-coffee in the morning and more. But I was never, ever made to feel guilty about not being able to participate heavily, which was the norm once we had our second kid. (Who also went to LES for preschool, once old enough.) We can't speak to their K-8 experience, but for preschool/pre-K/TK they were fantastic.

Lesley Ellis is an independent school from pre-school to grade 6, but expanding soon to 8th. Our…read moredaughter is in her third year there and we have been delighted with the program. The teachers are an outstanding group and attuned to the needs of each individual student. The administration is truly exceptional as they create an environment where parents, children and the school come together to form a nurturing and vibrant community.

Few things Ive experienced with this the care…read more As you walk in you see the smaller kids. So the doors are opened and closed when the children and parents are entering. So winter time it doesn't seem like a good idea cause the children were all sick when my son attended the school. You can walk in with your shoes or sneakers on. They do not provide shoe protectors to avoid germs. When I went to pick up my son there were another child's pacifier in my son's mouth. Next day he got sick at 3 months. He's currently 6 months and haven't gotten better because the doctors couldn't give him medication. When I asked the director if my son get tummy time(3 months) she said he's too young for tummy time and that it will strain his muscle. Didn't make sense to me because the doctors made note that the baby do tummy time when he's awake so he can develop his motor skills. The director said that she didn't know that. That was a red flag for me. As I mentioned my son is 6 months now and still struggling to sit up. He has no interest in rolling over. For the little time I have with him I work on these areas as the day care has lack in encouraging him to reach these milestones. The other teachers love my son and of courses care for his well being. But I feel like the curriculum is a bit out dated.

I have just signed up my son to the school program and I am glad he's enjoying it a lot! It is a…read morecozy and fun place to learn. My 3-year-old boy is already talking about all the activities, games and friends he's been making! If you are in Everett and surroundings, it's is worth a visit and see what is great for your kid! Thumbs up to ABZ!

We just love Jing and her family! This is a great daycare,…read moreour son has been at the red apple daycare since he was a few weeks old and he is the happiest baby ever! No reservation in recommending this daycare! The care is excellent and Jing is a very nice person, really serious about her work and babies happiness (and parents!). No extra worries, she is helpful, responsible and responsive, always ready to guide us.

This isn't a review but you should read this. My name is Jessie I am a 13 year old girl that went…read moreto a different red apple located in Everett. I went to red apple for all of my baby, toddler, and preschool to the second grade. I have dozens of photos and memories of the place, it was my home. I felt safe there met my 2 best friends for 13 going on 14 years! And red apple taught me to be the best person no matter what. 6 years ago it burnt down in a terrible fire. Everything burnt to the ground, the second story building we stayed in, the "wood forest" wood play ground. and beyond the gate to a field of mud and grass surrounded by black berry bushes we were able to pick from when ever we wanted. Red apple wasn't just a daycare that you could drop your kids off at it was a safe place where i saw people i loved everyday. I still remember how me and one of my bestfriends would always plan to sneak home with the other on by crawling under the car and popping up in the trunk....we saw it once in a movie. There we would watercolor while watching Bob Ross and make homemade icecream that was salty because we accidentally put in salt instead of sugar. Or on Hula day where we would paint fake grass skirts and do the hula to our parents. Nana the owner i knew personally because as much as i hate to admit it i was a trouble maker. When everyone went outside i would go to the bathroom and then sneak some extra snacks or go upstairs and see my baby brother. Everyone was crushed when they heard the news of our home burning down but we couldn't do anything about it. We all split up loosing friends one by one never to be seen again. I loved it there and i hope your kids do to.