Our family had a great experience with Melrose Kindercare. We were only there for a short period of…read moretime (not due to anything related to Melrose KC) but in that time my 12mo daughter learned so much, bonded with her teachers, and was happy and cared for!

We have been sending our toddler to Melrose Kindercare for almost a year and have been pleased with…read morethe attention they give to each child and how they build a sense of community with the parents.

My husband and I can't say enough great things about Little Treasures. We have two kids enrolled in…read morethe daycare and since day one they've been nothing but accommodating. Our children have grown in so many positive ways since being there. We have always appreciated how invested the staff is in making sure the routine at home and at daycare always stays consistent. It is also very clean and organized which makes it that much more inviting!!! Thank you Little Treasures for everything! Patrick and Ashley Cassidy

I have been a part of the Little Treasures family since 2004...both as a parent and as a…read moreteacher/administrator. As a parent, there is no where else I would have wanted my kids to develop their educations. When they went on to elementary school (in another town), I was asked (by their teachers) where they went to preschool/pre-K. I was told that they were more prepared than most of the other children in their class. Amazing! As a teacher/administrator, there is no where else I would want to work. I am the music teacher (for all 3 locations) and the after school and vacation program director. The home-like atmosphere provided at LTS is true and organic. While still professional, the teachers and administrators at LTS are intelligent, loving, kind, generous, honest, trustworthy, dependable, fun and just plain old nice! The 3 locations are all different and amazing in their own right. The programs offered at each location are well-planned, consistent, engaging and constructive. If you are looking for a positive learning experience for your child, please check out Little Treasures in Reading, Lynnfield or North Reading.

We love JNJ. We chose where we live to be close to this great center. Our daughter has attended…read morefrom 4 months to now 2 years. Every teacher has been great. They clearly care about the kids. I know she is getting great care because: 1) she loves to go to school. She loves her teachers and her friends, 2) she transitions classrooms well when she ages up- it's not just one great teacher it's all of them, 3) she learns new skills and words every day! She sings us songs, talks about her teachers and they help us with self-feeding and potty training. 4) diaper rash (minimal and occasional) is just as likely at school as at home- so they care for her basic needs about as well as we do, 5) she goes outside at least once every day and they have great play equipment, 6) she makes art and/or does music every day, 7) they have great structure to their day that is age appropriate, for example circle time for toddlers and up, 8) Ms Monica is a gift and a treasure. She took such great care of our tiny baby and it made it so much easier to go to work everyday knowing my baby was safe and loved, 9) there's an app and I get updates and photos throughout the day, 10) the center is well organized for everything from billing to their COVID response. I feel confident in their COVID prevention plan that they are doing everything reasonable to keep everyone healthy and the center open. JNJ was bought last year by Kids and Co. Overall the change has been minimal and good. We had no price increase last year. Under non-pandemic circumstances they serve amazing, healthy, global cuisine hot lunches and use meal times to teach life skills. We understand that during the pandemic these meals are on hold, but they were so nice. The price is comparable to other centers in the area and the hours are great. We could probably find a cheaper place, but I worry it would be a big step down in quality. To summarize, our family loves this center. Knowing that our daughter is happy, safe and learning makes it so much easier to go to work everyday. I will never get sick of the run-and-hug when we pick her up though!

Jack n Jill provides a fun, clean and safe environment for my child. At her previous day care it…read moreseemed as if she was unhappy, as she would scream and cry all the time. It was extremely difficult to leave her knowing she wasn't happy. At Jack n Jill, it's been almost a year and she has not cried once! She loves it and I really think they love her too! They also provide healthy hot lunches that she loves!

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

Great place for kids and families! We came in a Saturday in July and it was not packed!! There was…read morea sign at the parking lot saying the water park was closed but it wasn't, maybe the sun kept the crowds away....? There are bathrooms here, as well! Clean ones!!!! Plenty of shades areas and play areas for each age group (toddlers and 5-12).

I had a very bad experience with Soule and I had to withdraw my toddler daughter after 3 days. In…read moreshort, the problem is management and, perhaps, its culture. Before I explain what happened, I should note that Soule was the only school that did in-person tours in the peak of the pandemic in February whereas every single school/daycare was doing it remotely. I think that says something... After I enrolled my child, I was told that a week before the official start day, she will come in everyday for an hour with me accompanying her in the classroom. Third day of that transition week, I was told to wait outside as she seemed to be doing fine alone. I left briefly to go to Starbucks to pick up a cup of coffee. When I returned, I found her crying, and I was told that I should stick around because it is the transition period. At week 2, which is the official start week, on Monday I did stick around whole day, because that is what I assumed I was supposed to be doing. Nobody gave me any instructions or explained me any plan. At 10am, they took her out since she was crying asking me to take her home. That did not sound right to me, because she will never get used to the place if I take her home after each cry. So, I gave her some food and I let her go inside again. They had a tendency to say goodbye throughout the day, eager to send us home. I stayed and assisted her to nap there. I thought this was weird as I cannot spend my days like that sticking around whole day, so I asked them to come up with a plan. They said I should leave her in the morning and go home because when she knows that I am outside, she will try to go out and cry. I agreed. The plan was that I was going to leave her half a day for two days and on the third day we would try full day. This plan was reasonable to me, because she was not doing terribly bad at all: she loved the toys and the school, but she needed to learn to stay there without me. Btw, I should note that I did not even do sleep training with her since I am not ok letting her cry for long periods of time. But, our original plan was good, because she seemed to be doing fine. An hour later, the director calls me and says, they decided to switch her enrollment to half day for that month because it is too stressful for her. When I said let me think about it, she says, no, that is what we decided! So, they are making a decision by themselves without thinking about my personal circumstances. I am a single mom who needs to return to her full time job. This was very disturbing for me. I talked to some friends with kids. They all found this whole thing very strange. They all thought that it is their job to entertain/distract her so that she does not cry; they thought that it should not be up to them to make a decision unilaterally. I needed them to do their part so that she gets used to the place as soon as possible. "She cried, take her home" is not a solution. Plus, this created extreme anxiety for me as I could not rely on them to organize my life. I decided to try one-two more days. I found myself calling/texting them to see how she is doing. The second day, nobody even replied to my texts. Somebody should have explained me how the communication was going to work (e.g., they would check with me in mid day, or just reach out to me only if there is an issue). None of that. No explanation of the processes. I talked to the director and explained her all my thoughts. (Oh, btw, the director also said the center is getting rid of all the Covid rules which prompted her to resign.) She kept saying that I am right. But, I don't think that she cares, as she is leaving anyways. Where does the process break? I think the lead teacher has as much responsibility as the director in making sure that there is proper communication with the parent, educating the parent, and setting the expectations of the parent. After we made a plan together, what did she say to the director which made her call me and tell me that they are changing her enrollment without my consent? Plans, of course, can change. I was not going to torment my child if she was not adjusting well, but it should not be up to the school to make a decision without my consent. I am the customer. I eventually decided to cancel her enrollment (which the director offered me), because I could not trust what kind of uncertainty and unreliability was waiting for me in the future. I need reliable care. I do not recommend this place. The core of the problem perhaps is that they have a state institution mentality, which they are. They are employees of the city of Brookline. Private daycares care so much about customer satisfaction and their ratings; the directors seem to be hovering around to make sure that the place is functioning properly. I got the impression that the director of Soule was jaded. Not sure if the new one can change the culture because incentives most likely are there to stay.

This is a fantastic daycare center in Wayland that I had the good fortune to volunteer and play…read morewith the children. Their staff is awesome and very attentive to the needs of the children.

My daughter attended the Goddard in Wayland for preschool. The teachers were always professional…read more There was a lot of communication between the school and home. I felt safe leaving her there and she never reported any problems.

If you are looking for a pre-school where you can confidently leave you child then Little Willows…read morePre-Pees hook is for you. With moving back to the US we had to choose a year round Pre-School for our son that not only allowed him a safe place to be while we are working, but a place where he can learn, socialize, be active and learn a routine all rolled into one. I researched and viewed many Pre-Schools in the Quincy area and their price was very competitive and well worth every dollar. But what was nice they are right in the middle. Not too expensive nor cheap. Little Willows is not only that but more, finished with an excellent staff that cares for you little peanuts and their development as much as you do.

My son received "meets expectations" and "exceeds expectations" in all academic program areas on…read morehis first kindergarten report card. I believe my son was able to achieve that success because of the skills he developed at Little Willows Preschool. Little Willows Preschool worked hard to prepare my son for kindergarten, and I believe they were successful in doing so. Thank you, Ms. Ann, Ms. Lisa, and staff!