I may only be taking advantage of 10% of what the YMCA offers, but so far, it is already WELL worth…read morethe price. The Kids Corner (babysitting) is fantastic. It's such a beautiful, bright and clean room, and the staff who take care of my kids are consistently fabulous -- a huge improvement from my previous gym which shall not be named where most of the staff didn't even seem to enjoy children. But the staff in the Kids Corner seem to genuinely care for the children and seem happy to be there! My daughter sucks on everything within a 2-foot radius, and I was happy to learn that they routinely clean the toys that have been sucked on! A couple other pluses: I love that the treadmills are equipped with live TV, Netflix and Hulu. The front desk staff are really friendly and helpful. There is a pretty wide variety of classes and I can't wait until the baby's nap schedule will allow me to partake in some! And the steam room! Ahhh, the steam room. A couple of things that I wish could be improved: 1) The parking. Though there is a TON of parking, it somehow doesn't seem to be enough! Around 10am on weekdays, it's pretty tough to find a spot. 2) The locker room is a little dingy. Clean, but it just feels old. Lastly, there is one huuuuuge plus that I didn't even know I needed: Diversity. Yes, you heard that right. Diversity. In Newton! Really! I love that when I bring my kids here, they will see people of all races, ages and abilities both as members and employees! I see people being treated with respect and care, and even just being near that makes you feel good, doesn't it? The YMCA is good for my soul, people. I'm so glad this place is here and has the mission it does. It really is a great place.

Five stars for Kids Corner, three to four for everything else. Lots of new equipment, friendly…read morestaff, lively atmosphere and family-friendly. The building is v v old though.

You will never find a team of Director's as devobated and talented as Sasha and Max. This is by far…read morethe best daycare out there coupled with a pristine blend of American and European Academic Approaches, this day care teaches the whole child. Sasha is also approachable and knowledged in the Academia and Nursing, you have a question and Sasha already has the answer in detail. If you are looking for a daycare that will prepare your child for the real world and be the star of their class and school your search ends here. May first path be your foundation for your only academic path.

Our little one was enrolled in first path daycare during 8/2021-8/2022 timeframe. We had a great…read moreexperience overall and believe that our daughter has learnt a lot ! The teachers (Marina, Fifi, Eena, Grace) are very caring, thoughtful and some of them have been with the learning center for several years. Sasha/Aleksandra the director of the daycare center is very involved & hands on. She made every effort to address any concerns we had very promptly! The added advantage is that there is playground very close to the center and the kids just playing there with their friends. Loved it & highly recommend!

I have two children enrolled at NCSC and I couldn't be happier. The facilities are amazing…read more Classrooms are large, bright, and well stocked and the kids also have access to a gym, auditorium, and a great playground out back. Coming from a city daycare that was housed in a storefront, we couldn't believe how much space our kids had to run around - rain or shine, they get plenty of activity every day. But more important than the space, what makes this place really great are the teachers and staff - they are truly exceptional. Many have been on staff for 10+ years, and they are all caring, dedicated educators. Everyone from the classroom teachers, to the front office staff, to the handyman knows our kids and says hello to them when we arrive. The teachers come up with the best ideas for projects, and give the kids a great foundation for kindergarten. They also have a great sense for how to help kids with individual issues they are working on. For example, we had a difficult transition last fall, big move, new home, new job and new daycare all at once. My then-3-year-old was overwhelmed and scared to go to her new classroom, which her teachers picked up on immediately. They started giving her "special jobs" like taking attendance and handing out snacks. I realized they were encouraging (but not forcing) her to socialize with the other kids, and as a result, she quickly made friends and adjusted to her new school. Within a week, she loved school and looked forward to going. Last but not least, I love the community service component of NCSC. There is an active parents' group that raises money for special events at the school, and NCSC also has a number of programs dedicated to helping low-income families, teen parents, and the elderly. It makes for a very inclusive atmosphere, infused with exactly the kind of values I hope to instill in my kids. I realize this is starting to sound more like a marketing pitch than an honest review, but I assure you, we are a real family who really love NCSC. We've been at 4 daycares before this one, and NCSC is leaps and bounds above the rest.

I have sent both of my children to FA for the past few years. I really appreciate their focus on…read morethe whole child, their emphasis on play-based learning, and their weekly communications through newsletters with pictures. I have found the leadership to be very transparent and communicative with the families. Truly the teachers love the children so much and they feel incredibly at home. Every time we pass by the center my daughter shouts out "that is my school!" because she is so proud and feels so connected to it.

No joke, Alex is magic. I first met her when I took a yoga class of hers at Akasha Yoga studio in…read moreRoslindale - her skillful instruction and loving guidance in the class created a safe container for me to really connect with my body, my breath and my inner world of thoughts and emotions on a deeper level, and immediately piqued my interest in the "Yoga Therapy" she was practicing and talking to me about. I have been going to yoga therapy 1-on-1 with Alex as a client now for over 2 years, and rave about her and the YT approach to anyone who will listen when I get the chance. I leave sessions feeling connected to my inner voice and wisdom in a way that I never did in traditional psycho/talk therapy. I leave feeling physically and spiritually transformed - like I have actually moved stuck energy or emotional pain around and then out of my body while learning from it too, with her support. And her support is not just complimentary: I truly would not be able to access my inner teachings and wisdom in the way I do without her loving presence and healing touch. (And re: healing touch - this woman is the *embodiment* of :healing hands" people, for real. Their energy and warmth are unparalleled in my experience.) I have referred my best friend, her friend, and my 2 roommates to her as well, and have encouraged countless others to go. My roommates and I literally joke at my house that she is our "family therapist" we love her so much. If you are newer to body-based therapies I would strongly recommend buying a package of 3 - 5 sessions at front, to allow yourself to really experience it and "try it on" before deciding whether or not this is a modality that works for you. And it's okay if it doesn't! That said, yoga therapy is an innovative and cutting edge approach to therapy that really integrates all the knowledge we now have about the centrality of the mind-body connection in the healing and self-actualization process, and Alex is truly at the forefront of this field in her skill, experience and mentorship. May all who are willing and curious seek and find her medicine! Or for the more skeptical and less new agey, at least "give it a shot." :)

Alex's Radically Restorative classes are truly healing for body, mind, and spirit. Her approach is…read moregentle and trauma-informed. Class participants with varying degrees of physical ability (from people with physical limitations to super-advanced yogis) can relax in the poses and rest into deep silence. I always feel a little lighter and breathe more deeply when I leave a class.

I am the owner of Little Ducks Daycare in Belmont, I have heard nothing but great things about this…read moreschool. This program provides a free location for the rest of us in the area to get our CPR and first aide certifications. Without this we would all be scrambling for classes during work hours. I just wanted to say Thank you for providing the space for Mr. S to provide us with a required and much needed class. Also heard wonderful things about your programs.

Our daughter was a student at Adventures Preschool for 11 months, and it was a wonderful experience…read morefor both her and our family as a whole. Though this is a large daycare center, the care that the children receive is personalized, and caring. Our daughter was well known to teachers throughout the scho, and administrative staff. We never felt like a number here. We loved her classroom teachers, and it was clear to us that they loved our daughter too. She thrived during her time at Adventures, and I could see how she much she was learning, week by week. She was always happy to go to school! I never worried about my daughter while she was at Adventures. We received regular updates (and pictures) throughout the day, via an app, about what her class did that day, what she ate and drank, diaper changes, and naps. I knew that she was in the best hands! And for an anxious Mama, that is a big deal! We did not want to leave Adventures, but due to extenuating family circumstances we had to make a hard decision. The administrative team offered us a lot of support during this time, which we are very thankful for. Hopefully one day we will be back!

We've been at POTA for three years and I say 'we' because when your kids go to POTA you become part…read moreof the family. It is a beautiful community and all the teachers are fantastic, Barbara, Diamond, Olivia, Reese, Ash, Camina, Carson, M, Raminta, Emily and Tara (site directors). They are the most caring and loving people, this is our daughter's second home away from home and we couldn't recommend it enough.

As a student of 4 years at ETFashion, I would highly recommend this studio for anybody looking to…read morereceive professional runway modeling training. Within my first few lessons with Stephanie, I competed at the Boston Superkids Modeling competition and placed at the awards ceremony. In that same winter, I competed at the Superkids International Modelling Competition in Los Angeles and was recognized for both modeling and public speaking. Since starting with ETF, I continued to discover that my modelling training was incredibly important for instilling a confidence and poise on stage that continues to help me in academic and professional aspects of my life. Taking just a few classes will make a huge difference - definitely would recommend giving ETFashion a shot!

These are professional fashion courses for girls who want to change herself or who want to be a…read moremodel. Two coaches, Stephenie and Yaxin, are patient and professional. If you want to be confident and find yourself, it is definitely a good start to try the first free runway class!

Sent all 3 of my kids here. All the teachers are caring and attentive to the kids. Professional and…read morealways improving their curriculum to engage the kids (e.g. adding in art classes, PE, etc). Offers bilingual classes too so my kids are also learning chinese!