I have began looking for a daycare center for my daughter and I stopped into KinderCare this…read moremorning to see if they had any brochures with information on curriculum, tuition, etc. There is a doorbell in the entryway which you have to ring, however after ringing it multiple times and waiting, a parent who was leaving let me inside. I then waited for almost 15 minutes while there was the constant sound of crying children, but no one came to the front area and no one was visible in either the office or kindergarten area (again, this was after I had rang the doorbell requesting entry). Finally, I gave up and just left, never having the ability to speak with anyone. Perhaps this was unusual, but it doesn't inspire confidence in me and does not make me feel comfortable with the idea of leaving my daughter at this center.

Our son has been attending the KinderCare on Low Street in Newburyport for about a year and a half…read moreand I would highly recommend it. I was worried about sending a five month old to daycare so early but the kindness and attentiveness of the teachers here made it much easier on me. This particular location has a full kitchen and they provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks which is a huge help for busy parents. They also have playgrounds based on the child's age and the teachers love getting the kids outside in the fresh air. Every day they play games, sing songs and create art work that are all tied to learning. It is more of a school than a day care and they have a great curriculum that they share with parents so we can include the same topics at home. The staff is wonderful. They are all very kind and they truly care about the kids and parents. It is also extremely clean. They also released a mobile app that I get updates and pictures of him throughout the day. If you are looking for day care, or school for your child, you cannot go wrong here.

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!

I literally joke with my husband and call this Kiddy land. Like- disney land, for kids, in an…read moreeducational setting. It's incredible. I scheduled my tour with my daughter at 9 months. I met with Karen, the director, after a girlfriend of mine recommended them. We walked throughout the entire school, not just the infant room- which is what we needed. The do in house field trips! They go all the way up to kindergarten, and while touring, I could tell all the staff and kids were happy. This is important to me, as I want the best for my child. They have a chef! They introduce nutritional meals and plant a seed of understanding food groups at a young age, to instill healthy food choices as they grow. I LOVE THIS! I was talking to a neighbor mom who couldn't understand why they would have a chef, and to ME, it's important. Because cooking, prepping, rationing out snacks and meals, is tough sometimes. I run a business and manage an office, and my husband works starting his days at 630 at a glass contracting facility, so we are BUSY! Knowing my daughter can get the proper attention and great food, makes me feel VERY confident that I'm providing her with the best school. They have monitors and video cameras, which helps me feel the kids are safe. There's monitors in the front lobby. Everything was clean, everything was labeled, and it felt like they're managed very well. From sign language, to educational groups, to the hands on staff- I just feel this is the best center in town. I literally cried in the parking lot! My only complaint is the price. It's nearly double what other daycares nearby offer! Their full-time rate is 500$. I understand they offer a LOT and it's the best of the best, but 3-400 range would be more appropriate in my opinion. Worth the tour! the kids will thrive! This is our dream daycare!

The center is a very warm and welcoming place. The director has been very caring and patient as…read moreour twin girls entered the program back in May. I certainly was extra stressed with the process of getting twins acclimated to the daycare environment at 15 months (they were at home with a nanny before this), but everyone from the the teachers and staff and director helped make the process work. They girls have their primary teacher, but are constantly interacting with different groups of kids and teachers and staff. This has been wonderful in getting them accustomed to new people outside of the school environment. They used to be very shy about meeting new people but its a comfortable process being in new places now. The school also helps me as a first time mom with many questions I'll have about different things the kids experience. An added bonus that extends beyond the school environemnt!

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!

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!

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.

My 2 year old daughter had been going here for 5 months now. I cannot say enough good things about…read moreSue and her staff. Everyone was extremely patient with my daughter as she adjusted to the new environment. She loves going every morning and has become very chatty talking about her teachers and friends. We are comforted knowing that my daughter is thriving and has developed great habits including now picking up after herself before she leaves in the afternoon. There really is nothing I could ask for more.

My two children have been going here for about a year. They both love going every day. The staff is…read moreincredibly nice, caring, and nurturing. Their facility is clean and my kids rarely get sick. They are open most of the year and don't close many days, even for snow. Their rates are fair and competitive. We highly recommend Sue and her staff.

Would highly recommend Growing by Leaps & Bounds. They have been like an extended family to us over…read morethe past 10 years since we enrolled our first child in the infant room and I will forever be grateful for the incredible care, patience, and love they have provided my three kids over the years. This place will always hold a special place in my heart! A few specific things that I want to call out, as I have found them incredibly valuable to me over the years. -GBLB is independently owned. The owner, Abby, is engaged, thoughtful, and incredible with kids. She is easy to contact and responsive. (I feel compelled to mention that she also has expert level face painting skills that each of my kids have loved!) -The staff are equally wonderful and most have been there for the full 10 years we have been at GBLB. I have loved the consistency this has provided my family/kids and they have all been remarkable. -Everyone is communicative and collaborative. I felt like we were all on the same team supporting each of my kids in their individual needs.

GBLB is an amazing daycare center. We had a rough start in the daycare "world" and truly feel we…read morehave found a great fit for our son that meets our needs and where he is truly loved and taken care of. Having pandemic babies is hard enough, then adding all the "normal" things in "not normal" times is just a whole new world. Abby and her staff have made this transition easy and have given us peace of mind. We highly recommend them Growing By Leaps & Bounds!