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    4.0 (3 reviews)
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    Skribbles Learning Center

    Skribbles Learning Center

    2.8(17 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Updated Post: June 2021 My family's time at Skribbles has…read moresadly concluded. My oldest graduated in August of 2016. My youngest just graduated in June 2021; she's been a part of the Skribbles family since infancy. Her vivacious and social attitude is credited in no small part to Tara's fantastic team. Through every classroom, every event, every improvement, there has been a thread of love and respect for the children and each other. We were very fortunate to have found this place and I hope they continue their great work for years and years. Thank you, Skribbles. We miss you all the time. Original Post: March 2016 I love Skribbles and my 4 year old loves it, too. This is his 3rd daycare location and he has definitely communicated what he does and doesn't like in a facility. Skribbles is tops. We've moved a couple times recently, so I've probably interviewed/visited at least 20 daycares in the New England area. Skribbles has a quality that you can't quantify with certifications, advertising or statistics; they really like teaching and playing with kids (They being the leadership and the staff) It is that "hunch" or "word of mouth" quality that is really hard to know without experiencing it. I certainly didn't know about it when we started out on this process years ago. I'm not sure how else to describe it; every place has a similar minimum standard. Every place keeps the kids supervised, fed and provides engagement. But, some places (I don't like) feel more like a business and treat the kids as a commodity. You don't see teachers really sitting down with the kids. A big tip off is you see teachers always talking to each other and not the kids. Great places, like Skribbles, the attitude is totally the opposite. When I first visited, in each room the teachers were sitting down with kids and actively participating with the kids, not just supervising, not just monitoring. It makes a difference to the child, it makes it a place the child wants to come back to again and again.

    My son attended Skribbles from January through May 2026. I will begin with the most egregious…read moreincident and the one that ultimately led us to remove him. At the time, my son was having frequent diaper blowouts, sometimes requiring several clothing changes in one day. When the extra outfits we supplied ran out, staff occasionally dressed him in backup clothing from the center. We washed and returned those items, although on one occasion we forgot to return several borrowed outfits the following week. During this same period, staff sometimes told us that he had diarrhea and needed to be picked up within an hour. After bringing him home, however, we often saw no further signs of diarrhea. We repeatedly explained that he was formula-fed and normally had loose stools. On the day in question, they called and told us that we needed to pick him up. At no point did anyone tell us that he had run out of clothes or ask us to bring a clean outfit. When I arrived, a staff member handed my infant son to me wearing nothing but a diaper. They had not dressed him in one of the center's backup outfits. Because no one had told me to bring clothes, I had to place him in his car seat and take him home wearing only his diaper. I was so upset by what I saw that I did not say anything before leaving. In my opinion, they left him undressed because they were being petty about the borrowed outfits we had not yet returned. Forgetting to return those clothes did not make this acceptable. They could have called and asked us to bring another outfit, but they chose not to. This was the final straw. When we described the incident to staff at another daycare we were considering, they were horrified. Massachusetts childcare regulations require licensed programs to keep sufficient clean and dry clothing available and to ensure that a change of clothing is available for every child. There were also serious incidents involving the center's security procedures. I will not describe those vulnerabilities publicly because doing so could compromise the safety of the children who currently attend. I raised my concerns directly with the director, but in my experience, they were not taken seriously. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Skribbles.

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    Next Generation Children's Center

    Next Generation Children's Center

    4.8(5 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    Certified professionals
    Walk-ins welcome

    We were part of the Next Generation (Sudbury) family for five years. Our two sons attended during…read morethis time and found a place where they could be nurtured, educated, and loved. We found that our children were more than prepared to begin their journey in kindergarten. The skills and principles taught to them built a strong foundation as they began elementary school. Our children have so many happy memories from their time at NGCC!

    My son attended NGCC Marlborough starting when he was 3 months old until he left to begin…read morekindergarten this September, and our experience was wonderful. It was bittersweet to say goodbye because the staff really became like family. I cannot say enough positive things about Jen Morse, the Center's Director, and her entire leadership team, the teachers, assistants, chef, etc. It was clear from the first day I visited when I was evaluating schools before having my son, that everyone truly cares for each child, enjoys their work and have great respect for each other. The majority of the staff that were there the day we joined the NGCC family are still there today, and that says everything. I was very impressed with the diverse curriculum and the attention they give each child. NGCC having an onsite kitchen and chef that prepares healthy, kid friendly meals for the students was a life saver for this working mom because I didn't have to spend the time packing up meals each night. Instead, I was able to spend that time with my family which was invaluable. Children are life's greatest treasures, and I want to thank everyone at NGCC Marlborough for taking such great care of my little man when I couldn't be there. If we do have another child, he/she will be enrolling there!

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