Both of my children have been going here for 2 years since they were 1 and 2 years old. It's always…read morea joy and so relieving going into Knowledge Beginnings in Lexington because I know when my children are here, they are safe, loved, and always learning something new!

Trusting your child's joy and safety with someone is never easy. But our family deeply trusts the…read moreteachers and love the environment of learning and play we've experienced in our 1.5 years here. It's clear the teachers love our child as much as we do.

We love My Weekday School! Our son is currently enrolled in his first year, and we are so happy…read morethat we chose MWS. Everyone is so caring and very attentive, and as first time pre-school parents the staff really helped us be prepared and put us at ease. My son has food allergies and his teacher has been amazing to ensure they only provide snacks that are safe for him. Our son absolutely loves MWS and is excited to go to school each day. He comes home full of stories about the activities they did and stuff he learned. We especially enjoy the storyboard from Mrs. Levine's class that our 3 year old son can recite back all by himself. It's really a great school and overall community.

My Weekday School is the most amazing preschool in our area. It has been open for over 55 years and…read morestill going strong. I went there as a child and now my own children attend. The teachers are loving and caring while at the same time preparing the children for elementary school. The days are structured and fun. Our oldest child is in first grade in the Lexington public school system. He was more than prepared to start elementary school after going to My Weekday School. This preschool sets the foundation for your child's education. This affordable preschool is a must see. You will be welcomed with open arms.

We are so thrilled with our experience at CCL. Our son started at age 2 and will remain through…read morepre-K. This is our third experience with pre-schools in the Boston suburbs and CCL stands out for its excellent sense of community, curriculum, location, teachers and tradition of caring. We are so lucky to have this wonderful school in our Lexington community.

Its all about the kids and the teachers at CCL. My daughter has been going there since she was old…read moreenough to attend and to get out of one of the corporate daycares. I feel so strongly about how great this school is that I am also on the board, as it is a non-profit. They treat the teachers with the respect that they deserve and don't send them home without pay when the numbers are down for the day. If the numbers are down, our kids get more interaction with more teachers. Did I mention how great the teachers are! My daughter has thrived at CCL and loves going to "school" everyday. You do have to walk up stairs as the space is rented from the church, but that has actually taught my daughter stair safety at a very early age. I cannot recommend CCL highly enough. The space is a bit dated, but they have tons of toys for the kids and they love it, so don't let the space fool you, this place is great.

Our family could not be happier with the staff at SEE. Our son has been enrolled for last year and…read morecan't get out of the car fast enough to get inside to see Tiffany and Ms Beth! He has thrived and made great bonds with other students. School does a fantastic job organizing out of school activities for parents and peers to play. Highly recommend

I've been sending my oldest daughter here for over a year. This has been by far the best…read morechildcare/educational experience I've had. I absolutely love the structure it provides the kids while exposing them to educational material in a fun and engaging way. For example, my daughter recently came home with a "gravity painting" which was paint dripping down a piece of paper. What a great idea!! The teachers are all so warm and friendly, which is such a comfort when leaving your child there all day. They always have smiles on their faces and are ready to be silly with them. On more than one occasion, my daughter has been sad because she "misses Miss Melissa" or "misses Miss Tiffany." I feel so lucky I found the School for Early Excellence!!

Lexington Playcare Center (LPC) is the gold standard in early childhood education. I went to LPC…read moreback in the 80's when the director Chris started this school, many of my first memories are of LPC, and they are warm and wonderful. My daughter recently finished 4 years at LPC and the whole family loved the experience. The small class sizes gave her the personal attention she needed to thrive. They have healthy snacks and they go outside all year round, getting exercise. It's very clean; my daughter had far fewer colds or illnesses than I expected. There are events throughout the year at which families can meet which we always looked forward to. The international flare is another interesting part of LPC. My daughter had kids in her class from France, Denmark, China and other countries as well. She still says some French words she learned from her classmate from time to time. At the same time that LPC is impressive, it's also a down to earth, welcoming place where people just feel comfortable. The feedback that we recently received from my daughter's kindergarten teacher is that she is very eager to learn and well-prepared for Kindergarten. We look forward to sending our son to LPC as well when he's old enough. It's a wonderful place.

Our toddler daughter attends LPC and we couldn't be happier with the care and education that she…read morereceives there! The teachers are incredibly patient, kind, and creative - they come up with interesting and educational ways to engage the children. The student-teacher ratios are one of the best in the area and the facilities are clean, engaging, and fun for kids of all ages. After coming to LPC from knowing only a nanny her entire life, our daughter's transition was seamless. One week of sadness has now translated into months of fun and excitement about attending "school". We are so thankful to the staff at LPC and highly recommend it for any parent looking for a fun, educational, and engaging environment for their little one.

Waverley Square Daycare is amazing! My son has been enrolled since he was 8 months old; currently…read morehe is in Pre-K. In all that time, I feel that he has been very well cared for and liked (even loved) by his teachers. Yes, this place has great hours, and there are tons of daily activities for kids, but it's the nurturing staff and teachers that makes this place amazing. I know my son is in good hands, and he genuinely loves going to his daycare.

Our family had such a good experience with Waverley Square Daycare, I can't recommend it enough!…read moreBoth of my children attended this program as soon as we moved in Lexington. My Pre-K son, blossomed literally. The ratio student/teacher is low, the academic side is taught in a sensory way. Children learn at play. Every children is considered as a special person, they learn how to manage their emotions and how to interact with others. My daughter spent 3 years from toddler to Pre-K. Waverley Square was a second home, teachers were so kind that she even asked to go to school on week-ends and vacation. When entering into Kindergarten, she was emotionally and socially ready for this big jump. The little friends she met there, are still very important for her she is very connected with them even if they don't attend the same school. More than leading a classroom or a day care, the staff organizes many events through the year : Halloween, St Valentine's day, sports support (Go Red Soks! Go Patriots! Go!), St Patrick's Day, Dr Seuss' week, Mother's Day,.... As a parent, I felt as belonging to a great festive community!! I feel very grateful to Monoshini and her team for everything they have done for our children and our family.

We love First Circle! Our daughter has been here almost a year and the teachers take extraordinary…read morecare of the little ones, with so much love, learning, and silly fun throughout the day. They're also so helpful in helping our daughter progress and become independent. Big shoutout to Amber and Naomi in infant 3! And to Clay and Kaitie for jumping in to help whenever needed!

We love this place! My job forces us to travel often, and I wanted some stability for my son. First…read moreCircle provided that and lots of love, care, and patience. I can not speak more highly of the staff!

Communities United Inc. and its Creative Start schools in Newton, Waltham, and Woburn are Head…read moreStart programs dedicated to educating the whole child and supporting not only the growth and development of the child, but also the growth and development of the child's family unit.

From the owner: Communities United, Inc., (CUI) provides top quality licensed educational programs and childcare at…read morelow cost for children 15 months to 5 years of age. Non-profit Creative Starts affordable tuition and generous financial assistance based on need, provides children with an opportunity to develop and thrive through a nurturing preschool experience including a robust STEM curriculum that encourages active engagement. Our mission is to provide high quality education and family services to a diverse population. We strive to ensure the success of the child, empower the family and strengthen the community. CUI has been providing education and support for 40 years to families in eleven cities and towns in the Metro West area.

Ok, 3rd update on this place---the sauna issue is FINALLY no more, as the heat-draining ventilation…read moreout-fan has either broken down or been permanently disabled...thank da Lawd!!! NOW this sauna is finally able to reach a decently hot temperature without requiring some bothersome intervention (e.g. applying a wet paper towel or plastic piece to block the useless fan). It's not QUITE as hot as the Cambridge Y's sauna, but I'll take it. Otherwise, the rest of the place is great. They keep improving things. The second strength area, more of a functional fitness room, has now increased in size by at least 1/3, with an astro-turfed area for a sled, plyo boxes, etc. My only gripe is that there needs to be more weight plates in a separate plate stand just for the new astro-turf area because people often steal the rubber bumper plates that are supposed to be used for deadlifting at the side squat/deadlift station. YMCA staff while plentiful (you often see them sitting on their backsides in the office on the way into this weight room) are completely lazy/useless in terms of putting the weights back in their proper places, waiting until closing time to do it. More watchful management here would be helpful, because they seem to be very well funded and somewhat overstaffed actually. Oh, and it would be nice if there were a few more kettlebells---they top out at 36kg (wish they went up to 44kg) and are missing the key 24kg pair. Awesome thing about this Y is its relatively decent closing times: 10pm Mon-Thu, 8pm Fridays, and 6pm weekends.

We enrolled our 3-year-old son, in the Stage 1 swimming class at YMCA Waltham and unfortunately had…read morea very concerning experience. From the start, the coaching approach by the main instructor was not supportive of his emotional and developmental needs. He was often overlooked, and when he cried or became upset, the responses lacked empathy and patience. At times, he even received judgmental looks instead of reassurance. One incident that really upset us was when he accidentally fell into the pool during class, and the coach at the time showed little attentiveness or constructive feedback afterward. Ignoring a young child when he is struggling only adds to their fear, and it was disheartening to witness. Thankfully, on the second day, Coach Max stepped in and completely changed our son's experience. His patience, kindness, and understanding helped him feel safer and more confident. Coach Max showed exactly the level of care and empathy that we believe is essential when working with young children. We are truly grateful for his support and would love to recognize him further for his outstanding efforts. We hope YMCA Waltham takes this feedback seriously and ensures more thoughtful, inclusive coaching for all children.