Both of my kiddos LOVE Kindercare! I have both of my children (7 months and 2.5 years) at…read moreKindercare, and we have loved our time here! The teachers and staff are kind, thoughtful and smart. They work with the families to create an inclusive, safe, and creative environment for children to learn at their own speed while discovering new and exciting things! My family has been very happy with the curriculum, potty training, as well as the arts and crafts. My son learned how to ride a bike at school!!! Shout out to all of the teachers that make my children's daily experience fun and loving!!!!

In the fall, we enrolled our son in KinderCare, and the experience has been wonderful, especially…read moreconsidering his special needs. The director and staff have been welcoming, accommodating, and caring, going above and beyond to ensure his seamless transition into the program. The teachers deliver the curriculum, organizing engaging crafts and activities and he comes home so excited to show me what he did at school. Our son has not only improved his language skills but has also become more adept at expressing his feelings. We are truly grateful for all the effort and dedication KinderCare put into making a positive impact on the children!

NOT SAFE FOR TODDLERS During the tour in May of 2023,…read moreeverything seemed calm and put together. I witness the toddlers quietly enjoying a snack and they all seemed fairly happy. During the registration process, the director was very slow to respond. A week before our son's first day, I still didn't know who his teachers would be, what he should bring to school (lunch, snacks, bedding, lovey), or which classroom he would be in. This was all very unsettling. When I walked in on his second day, it was complete chaos in the front area. Pre-k children were running all over the place playing while the toddlers (some as young as just 15 mo) were mixed in with Pre-K and looked completely scared. Come to find out that it is illegal to mix those groups together or at the very least, you need a special license. By the third day, I still wasn't told who my son's teachers were so I opted to pick him up early. I was horrified to see that a pre-k teacher (who didn't know my son or my son's name) had given him a twizzler as a snack and was sitting in front of a tv screen watching Finding Nemo. My son was only 17 mo old at the time. Candy is considered a choking hazard and we don't allow screens for him at all. No one asked our permission for him to watch the movie and no one knew of his dietary restrictions because no one had introduced me to his teachers. Not to mention the fact that this goes against all the marketing materials that you're given. The place is a hot mess. The marketing materials that they give you are a complete lie. The turn over for the toddler rooms is higher than average and from what I witness, it's NOT SAFE. The director is extremely disorganized, doesn't know what her teachers do on a day to day basis and provides little to no communication with parents. Needless to say, WE REMOVED OUR SON FROM THEIR CARE AFTER THE THIRD DAY. Of course I reached out to the 1800 number and explained my story. Again, I was given false promises. I was told: -That I could enroll my son at a different location, at the same price as Knoweldge Beginnings, Westwood. That never happend. -I was told that I would be speaking to the district VP about how Knowledge Beginnings was being run. That never happened. Essentially, all promises made to me over the phone by the district manager were never upheld. That pales in comparison to how little Knowledge Beginnings cares for their toddlers and doesn't not offer the care that is described in their marketing materials. From one concerned parent to another, do not take your children there.

I have two children, ages 4.5 and 16mos, who have both attended the Westwood Knowledge Beginnings…read moresince they were 3 months old. It has been a great experience for them overall. Our girls have thrived in that environment, much due to the nurturing staff and just the right balance of academic focus and self-directed play. Our eldest child is quite prepared for kindergarten at this point but still has another year before she starts in public school! The staff is quite experienced, many of them having worked at the center for 5+ years and who also bring their own children to the location. Maryellen and Stacey, the Director and Associate Director respectively, are attentive to the needs of the children and their families while continuously guiding the staff toward excellence; recently demonstrated through achieving National accreditation. Some perceived drawbacks to this center might be: the location - Rt 1 can be quite busy and the parking lot is not huge, but the location was quite convenient for us and we've rarely had a problem with parking. Snacks are provided but lunches are not included in the cost of tuition- this suits our picky eaters! And the center has recently partnered with a company called Smart Lunches to provide meals for purchase. We absolutely recommend this center to families seeking a caring place where their children will blossom and grow.

This center is a genuinely nice place to bring your child. They do what they can to make you and…read moreyour children feel comfortable at this center and with the teachers. They try to work with you on any situation best they can as long as both parties communicate. As long as you have the communication everything will go smoothly for all involved.

Amazing kindergarten! My kid is forcing me to drive him there, child is always happy . Staff takes…read morecare about everything!!! Real proffi

Sending my child to this school was by far the best decision I have made. He started in 3rd grade…read moreand my only regret is that I didn't bring him to Sage sooner. Its a place where your child will be known and celebrated for his abilities. I couldn't recommend this school highly enough. just fyi, I am NOT affiliated with the school. Was never told to write anything. My child graduated a year ago and I miss the school and all the teachers and the intellectual, supportive, warm vibe of the school. If you have a curious kiddo who loves to learn, don't think twice. This is a truly magical place that will be your child's second home until the end of 8th grade.

Snake Oil... These…read more5-star reviews are pretty hilarious to read and were obviously written by people who were told to write them or have no exposure to an ACTUAL private school. We sent our child here for 2 years and were thoroughly disappointed. It's a $40k year public school. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons: Pros: -slightly more advance curriculum than an ordinary public school but in-line with any other private school Cons: -embarrassingly underfunded, they ask you to bring your own supplies (including disinfecting wipes) at the beginning of the year -location, it's in Foxboro which only makes sense if you live in Foxboro -staff completely lacks diversity -after care programs are a joke, the photography club involved almost exclusively drawing pictures -also, they accept anyone who applies. There are several smart kids at the school but anyone average will make the cut. -the Head of School, simply put, there is something wrong with this woman. She's abrasive and rude to certain parents for no reason at all. The school will better with her gone.

Our two boys attended Raising Stars this past year and I could not recommend it enough. I knew not…read moreonly were our children safe but also loved by all the teachers. Our boys always had a smile on their face when they came home and I was usually greeted by an awesome art activity they did during the day. The teachers use an app to upload pictures and updates during the day, which was always wonderful to see. Inga and all the teachers treat the children like their own and you can tell how deeply they care about them, their experience and their learning. Couldn't recommend them enough!

I'd be cautious about sending your child here. Maybe they've worked out their staffing issues,…read morewhich I think was what was at the root of the problems when our kiddo went there. Regardless, there were some "short-cuts" that they took that we weren't comfortable with (I doubt many parents would be) and they were defensive when we expressed our concerns. That said, this was a little while ago now, so things may very well have changed for the better. There were good things about the experience too, for sure. If you're going to send your kiddo there though, I'd just recommend doing a few surprise visits like mid-morning and mid-afternoon (which you have every legal and moral right to do!) to make sure things are going the way you'd like. You can also always call the public agency (start with the Department of Early Education and Care and they'll connect you with the correct district manager) that does unannounced inspections and make sure there haven't been any seriously concerning violates. I did this with a few daycares and the folks who provided the info over the phone to me were very kind--not a painful experience at all!

We are very thankful for the Goddard Dedham School. The communication is excellent and we receive a…read morenumber of pictures and details about our children's daily activities. My kids started as infants and have learned so much! Colors, ABCs, numbers, writing their name, etc. They've learned even more about kindness, empathy and gratitude. The social skills they get at a young age are incomparable. We couldn't be happier with the teachers and staff that create such a wonderful experience for the children to learn and grow!

My family has been a proud member of The Goddard School of Dedham for 4 years, having sent 3 of our…read more4 children here. We have felt as though the teachers and staff have been an extension of our family. My children have all loved their time with The Goddard. They are greeted with hugs and smiles each day, and talk about missing their teachers and friends when not at school. The curriculum fosters learning with an interactive, age appropriate approach that makes learning exciting each and every day. We have been blessed to be part of the Goddard Family, and without reservation recommend them to care for and teach anyone's child. There is no better peace of mind than knowing your children are loved and treated so well when in someone else's care.

We removed our child mid-year due to concerns we felt we were not addressed adequately…read more I was very transparent and forthcoming during the enrollment process, but I do not feel that was reciprocated. I would have made a different decision. Ultimately, leaving was the best decision in our case. Particularly if you have a 2E student, I would not recommend this setting.

Their summer program has changed. It's shorter and doesn't have the same classes. When I called I…read morespoke to someone who told me things that were not supported the content on the website. Disturbing in and if itself. I've been watching their website since last year when my son indicated his favorite counselors said they would not be back next year when they said their goodbyes. There was no new content on their site as of January and when things changed there was just a splash screen pointing you somewhere else. On the advice of a friend and fellow parent of two campers we have signed up somewhere else. Another one of our friends who signed up before talking to us has had a terrible experience with scheduling. There are only two week classes, not four as it has always been. Why would you pay the same for two duplicate sessions? Clearly there are changes happening but we never thought anything was broken and we are the ones writing the checks to someplace else.

One of my best parenting decisions has been to send my 2.5 year old to the Jim Greenman Center. Not…read morea week goes by that I'm not amazed at how much she has grown and developed thanks to her loving and attentive teachers. Through daily conversations and structured parent-teacher conferences, the teachers and directors have gotten to know our family, what we value, and what skills we're working on. I'm fairly certain they're more diligent with potty training than we are (for example!). Amazingly, they taught our toddler self-help and coping skills: she can put her clothes on by herself and takes deep breathes to calm herself down when shes having big emotions. We did not teach her any of those things. The difference really shows when we're with friends who have similarly aged children. Our daughter is able to serve and feed herself, plays well with other children, helps clean up messes, and so many other beyond-her-years skills. I am so thankful for the village of caregivers we have and all they have done to love, support, and help us raise such an amazing little person.