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.

We had our son going to this daycare since he was 1 y.o. (after switching from another daycare in…read moreWinthrop where we had a very unpleasant experience). The staff, Director and the owner were very nice and very responsive to all of our demands. Most teachers are great, attentive and are very caring. We have seen parents communing from northern neighborhoods here as well. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good quality child care in Winthrop or around.

From the owner: Bright Beginnings Learning Center offers programs that encourage continuous learning and growth…read moreexperiences. We give children the opportunity to learn based on the developmental level of the group and the individual strengths and needs of the child. Through play and active learning, our activities promote optimal physical, emotional, cognitive and social development while teaching respect for oneself and others; ultimately building positive self-esteem. Bright Beginnings Learning Centers offers Infant, Toddler and Pre-School programs. We are a group childcare center licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).

If you are considering child care, look no further. PTLC is an outstanding local option. Please…read moretake note of these bullet points below, and if interested, read my continued review below them, - Safe - Professional Staff - Educational - Interactive - Sanitary / Clean - Modern - Organized - Cost Friendly Our small family moved to Winthrop last year. Upon moving, my wife and I landed full-time jobs downtown. Both of our jobs required us to work in person, so we needed care for our son. During our search for child care, a couple of our friends recommended PTLC. We couldn't be more thankful for that recommendation. Our son is treated and cared for as if he is their own. Everyday I go to work, I know he is safe and enjoying himself. There is challenging curriculum and lot's of artistic activities. There has been a significant increase in my son's development since starting at PTLC. Lastly, the owner Andrea truly makes this place a gem. She's great with the kids and handling the business. PTLC has been in her family for 28 years now. Her pride in that tenure resonates with how she runs the center. I could write plenty more, but I think this is a good start. If you're considering PTLC, please feel free to reach out to me directly.

We have had an exceptional time being apart of the Pleasant Time Learning Center family! We have…read morenothing but great things to say about our experience. Our child is truly thriving under the wonderful care of Andrea and her team! Pleasant Times has an interactive curriculum with thoughtful, themed lesson plans every day. We love that they use BrightWheel the app so we can always see what our little one is up to during the day! PTLC has been a life saver during the quarantine, we are both essential workers and we're floundering to figure out how we'd both be able to keep working. Pleasant Times continues to love and care for our child while making us feel safe and comfortable with all the virus regulations. Safety and cleanliness has been their top priority and we sincerely appreciate it!!! Thank you PTLC!!!!

My son has been going to Gail's since last summer. He LOVES it there and really enjoys playing with…read moreother kids around his age. I love the feel of a smaller home daycare because he gets tons of 1:1 attention - Gail really knows all her kids so well and each individual child's needs. He is constantly coming home with new skills and vocabulary, he is learning a ton (he is 15 months old). She is a nurturing provider and has a great way with the kids. The daycare also has lots of toys, manipulatives, etc. so my son is always very busy, and there is a huge fenced in yard so he gets plenty of exercise. Another bonus - my husband and I priced out 20+ childcares and this was the most affordable. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for care.

From the owner: A welcoming, caring and encouraging environment where we grow social, physical, emotional and…read morecognitive development through play. A small family child care, allowing individualized attention for each child.

Please note--August 2022 sign still on the door says closed due to [Covid] virus but the phone…read morenumber 617-846-6010 is posted with the note and there is still stock on display so I'm thinking you can call and perhaps order something. There was always a lovely selection. #shoplocal #shopsmall

This is my go-to place. I've purchased 2 Christening gowns here, one for my son and another for my…read moredaughter. They were all unique and top quality. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. I'm also stopping in for a quick look around. Love it here.

My wife and I could not be happier with the outstanding care that Monique and Howie provide at One…read moreChildhood Early Learning & Care. Our two-year-old daughter wakes up every day asking if she can go play at Monique's house. We really appreciate the open concept and independent learning that's encouraged at One Childhood- plus the outdoor space (including hobbit hole! and water tables) is hard to beat. The hours are great (7:30-5:30) and Monique and Howie are super flexible. Did I mention they have a chameleon the kids love? Monique and Howie also run a myriad of cultural activities for every holiday ranging from Christmas to Day of the Dead and Dwali. I'd be remiss if I didn't comment on the FOOD- it's unbelievable. I review the menus daily and while it all sounds good on paper, it looks and smells AMAZING! If you're considering sending your child here, I'd encourage you to pull the trigger- you won't regret it!

My son has been going to One Childhood ELC for a little over a year now. He has done so well here I…read moream afraid of how he will react when he goes to preschool! He took to Monique and Howie right away. When he first started going here he was still in diapers and when we were ready to potty train Monique was right on board and we were in undies in no time! I love that all of the meals are freshly prepared, lots of fruits and veggies. When my first started he was a picky 2 year old with limited foods he would eat. Once I changed up the meal time routine at home Monique followed suit at school and now he eats so many foods and things he would never touch before. I love that she sends pictures and daily/weekly updates on how he is doing. They do lots of outdoor play and do awesome field trips like the museum of science and even the beach! I plan to have my son here until he transitions to either preschool or kindergarten. I only wish I had found this daycare sooner!! All photos I attached are photos of my son at One Childhood ELC and some of the fun activities they do.

Excellent staff I live to far to use my membership effectively. Otherwise the facility and staff…read moreis welcoming . I had a gym membership. They have a big lot with lots of free parking . So parking is not an issue.

Weight room is tiny. Constantly waiting to use equipment. Four adjustable benches, two squat racks,…read moreone flat bench, one incline and one smith machine. Lol

TLDR: Triple check your start date, go out of your way to make sure they've sent you any paperwork…read morethey need, ask for a supervisor if they won't attempt to rectify their mistake . I would not use Kindercare in the future because of their poor communication and I hope that people in the future do not have issues like I had. -- In July 2022 when I was in my second trimester of pregnancy, I sent in an application and $200 registration fee for this daycare. I asked for a start date in April 2023 and they agreed that was likely. Later I got an email that there was a new director. When my baby was born, I emailed the new director to say, yes we still want that spot. No response after a few tries. After calling the center, I learned there was another new director. She and I communicated and she told me in writing that she confirms my spot for April. No mention of paperwork or next steps except that I could come for a tour if I wanted. It was December so I figured she'd ask for the extra paperwork closer to the start date. In February I reached out to her to ask about paperwork. No response. I learned from a friend that they have yet another director so I got her email and asked about next steps. She told me there's actually no April spot. This was very worrisome since I was going back to work in April. The July/August start date they offered would not work for me because we would moving out of the area. She declined giving back the $200 since it's not technically used to the "hold" the spot. I understand that the 200 is not a guarantee of a spot but after they told me I had a spot how would I as a first time parent know if there was even more to do? Even now I don't see what more steps I could have taken to ensure that they kept their word. The director basically agreed with me and said they dropped the ball but would not give me a refund when I asked a second time either. After asking to speak to a supervisor she agreed to send the $200 back. Whatever she did didn't work so when I reached out about the status she connected me to a support team who was able to send me a check. All this to say, I had to be very, very proactive to get any information or anything moving along. Also to clarify, after the first email communicating a director change, the subsequent changes happened without any notification. One more thing - at least one other parent I know was promised an April spot and then told there isn't one. Now I think and hope these issues won't happen when there's a consistent director. I understand that this is not the fault of the current director. I think it's appalling that they can put parents in this position without childcare by their own mistake and then not even offer to refund money deposited. I would not use Kindercare in the future because of their poor communication and I hope that people in the future do not have issues like I had. I gave 2 stars instead of only 1 because I do think some parents/kids have a good experience there and the people I spoke to were at least polite.

We brought our son here when he was 3 months old and stayed until we moved out of the city (~11…read moremonths old). Our experience at this Kindercare was excellent, and our appreciation for this place only strengthened after enrolling our son at a new day care in the 'burbs. The staff here is friendly and caring; they're always happy to see your child in the morning and to tell you about his/her day in the evening. They were very communicative both ways (I can't stress the importance of this enough). They really felt like extended family. We also appreciated that they had curriculum which, although it seems silly for an infant, provided structure and gave us comfort that they were assisting our child's development. Suffice it to say, we really miss this place.