We are new parents getting ready for our little one to start at Celebree this December, and…read morehonestly, we already feel so good about our choice. Everyone we've talked to has been super warm, helpful, and patient with all our questions. The place feels clean, organized, and really inviting and you can tell they put a lot of care into creating a nurturing learning environment. What also made our decision easier is that my niece goes to a Celebree in another state and absolutely loves it there. Seeing how happy she's been made us feel even more confident about choosing Celebree for our kid. I especially appreciate how attentive they have been during the onboarding process; checking in regularly, walking us through each step, and making sure our little one's transition will be as smooth as possible. So far, everything has been great and we're really excited for our kid to start!

Choosing a childcare center as a parent is never easy, and as a parent of a child on the autism…read morespectrum, it can feel especially overwhelming. We have toured many centers over the years and often left feeling uneasy or unsure. Celebree School of Newton was the first place where that anxiety simply wasn't there. From the moment we walked in, the environment felt warm, lively, and genuinely welcoming. What immediately stood out was how hands-on everyone was. The owners and director were not standing on the sidelines. They were actively engaging with the children, getting down to their level, playing, laughing, offering high fives, and making real connections. Seeing leadership interact with my child so naturally made a huge impression on me. The biggest moment for us came during the tour. My child, who normally clings tightly to me in new environments, stayed behind in the classroom with teachers and another child while I walked the building. That has never happened before, and it spoke volumes. Since starting, drop-offs have been surprisingly smooth. My child is comfortable, settled, and confident enough that he barely notices when I leave. The onboarding process was thoughtful and thorough. The staff took time to truly get to know my child, his personality, his needs, and what helps him feel regulated and happy. They allowed him space to explore, move, and be himself, including time in the gym to run and release energy. That flexibility and patience are exactly what we were hoping for. Safety is another major strength. The building is secure, with cameras and controlled access, and the tall fencing around the campus is a huge reassurance for families with children who like to wander. Knowing that outdoor walks and movement can happen safely within the campus makes a big difference. The location is also a bonus. Having the YMCA and Excel Gymnastics right next door is incredibly convenient and offers great options for activities as our child grows. For a parent who has spent years feeling tense during daycare tours, Celebree has been a refreshing change. The teachers are experienced, attentive, and calm, and it shows in how the children respond to them. This has been a positive, confidence-building experience for both my child and me, and I'm truly grateful we found this school! It is worth every penny!

The program is more in depth than previous classes my son has tried. I am so glad we found iCode…read moreWellesley. The curriculum is stimulating and offers opportunities to get to know kids with similar interests.

We love icode! The instructors are very professional and go above and beyond to help their students…read morelearn, be challenged, and have fun. Also, the classes are well thought out and the Director of the program will take her time in sitting down with parents to discuss the best class option(s) for their child. I really can't rate icode high enough - I have been very impressed as we enter our second year taking their classes. Recently, we tried the summer camps offered at icode - my son never met a summer camp that he liked, except icode. He had such a great experience, by day 3 of camp he was asking if we could drop him off 10 minutes early at the center!!

We love Note-worthy - the teachers come to our home & are top-notch & very professional. One…read moredaughter is doing singing & piano lessons & is now part of a little band & our other daughter takes singing lessons and is still deciding on her instrument. Renee, the owner is also terrific - a great resource & very helpful!

My daughter attended camp here this summer and had an amazing time. It was pretty straightforward -…read morethey just sewed all day except lunch when they could get pizza next door (or bring from home). Kiddo felt comfortable and well cared for. It was definitely different from other camps - ages ranged from 6-14 and everyone was together just working at their own level in the same space. She loved it because she met some girls she liked and I guess spent the entire time chatting! That said, she learned how to sew and made great bags, a dog leash, two mermaid skirts for American Girl dolls and had a lot of fun. There was only one boy - I'm going to try to convince my son to go next summer. I think if you're a kid who wants to run around you'll be miserable here, but if you're into craft, this camp is perfect.

Seweasy has opened up a new world for my daughter. She typically has difficulty with fine motor…read moreactivities and little self confidence. She has done so well thanks to the Seweasy staff. They are always welcoming and encourage my daughter to try her best. She is always proud of her accomplishments and I am so proud of the many projects she has completed.

I can not recommend Nashoba Montessori School enough! My…read morelittle one has attended NMS since she was 3, this will be her 4th and sadly her final year. The teachers are amazing and so supportive in every way helping my child along the way to reach her full potential. Nashoba Montessori is a wonderful, bright, open and well set up learning environment- a perfect, safe setting with wonderful outdoor learning/play area. The fabulous teachers show attention to detail and professionalism in everyway, always with patience,love, respect and kindness. We really feel like we are part of the family there. Every day my little one continues to grow in confidence, independence and is always learning new skills. As I said I can not recommend this wonderful school enough! I hope my now 8 month will attend in the future so I can continue to be part of the NMS family for a while yet!

This school is such a blessing to our family! The teachers look at each students as individuals and…read morespeak to everyone with kindness and respect. They are so patient and have a wonderful routine that my 2.9 year old daughter was able to catch on to the first week of attendance. The Montessori approach is intuitive and the class is set up so that each student can independently choose what meets their needs. I am confident that my daughter always has a teacher and a role model when she needs it. We have enjoyed watching our daughters confidence grow and her interest expand.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Knowledge Beginnings in Westboro! Everyone is so kind…read moreand helpful. Sending a little one at 4 months old was hard but the teachers and directors made it a smooth and easy process for all of us. You can feel the love and passion they have for what they do! They're the best!

+ Pros: Westboro Knowledge beginnings was flexible for…read moreshort-term enrollment under short notice. The daycare opened at 6:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday. The staff was well-trained and extremely friendly. Children seem happy on-site. The breakfast and snacks were included. The daycare accepted credit cards. It was easy and free to park on their private parking lot. A playground was available on-site. - Cons: The lunch wasn't included. The daycare closed relatively early at 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday. It was closed on week-ends. You will have to provide diapers and wipes. The inside of the facility was a little bit dark.

It's a tragedy school. I went for 6 years. Each time hoping to get the education written about in…read moretheir guidebook and pamphlets. Never materialized

This school was pitched to us by our advisor as "up and coming" in the ISL; not quite in the…read morecategory of Middlesex, Roxbury Latin or BB&N, but small enough to provide a lot of independent attention to students, and trying hard to improve their standardized tests results and matriculation over time. Coming from a very good public school system, and with a lot of experience with some of the other private schools, I think my expectations were set too high. First, the pros: The kids are great. I never saw any bullying or harassment, and everyone seemed very pleasant and supportive. The facilities are reasonably nice for a small school, and some of the teachers were very good as well. The food was excellent, and for this reason alone our child still remembers his time at Rivers fondly. Next the cons: Frankly, some of the teachers were not great, possibly because of rapid turnover. Some seemed to have little or no teaching credentials or experience, and many would not have been able to get a job in a public school. There are no grades in the middle school, and the prose evaluations were useless for trying to figure out where extra work was needed. The student population is creepily monotonous in both race/ethnicity and in appearance. Also, the focus on athletics was frustrating. I initially thought that mandatory participation in athletics would be a good thing, building leadership and teamwork skills. I was not bothered by the fact that they have very few teams that could be consider "winning" because they are such a small school, but it is something that seems to really bother the administration, perhaps because this is an issue for enrollment and development. As a result, for many of the teams there seems to be enormous pressure on the kids to push harder and harder until they are exhausted and miserable. Most frustrating, however, was the rigid, paternalistic manner of the administration when there was any sort of concern or conflict about the curriculum. It was a sort of arrogance out of proportion to the quality of the school that was really irritating. We really had the impression that our child's welfare was solidly a second priority after the "way things are done at Rivers." I guess this is more of a rant than a review. Perhaps there will be some balancing opinions.

Comprehensive and structured one on one lessons were very helpful for my daughter…read more Weekly report was also helpful. My daughter's SAT score went up quite a bit! Thanks, Josh!

Our family has had a great experience with Prepped & Polished. Our daughter started at the end of…read more5th grade and continues in 6th grade to help support her on executive functioning skills. Our tutor, Cassie, has been wonderful in using our daughter's strengths to help her create habits and processes to set herself up for success.