Updated Post: June 2021 My family's time at Skribbles has…read moresadly concluded. My oldest graduated in August of 2016. My youngest just graduated in June 2021; she's been a part of the Skribbles family since infancy. Her vivacious and social attitude is credited in no small part to Tara's fantastic team. Through every classroom, every event, every improvement, there has been a thread of love and respect for the children and each other. We were very fortunate to have found this place and I hope they continue their great work for years and years. Thank you, Skribbles. We miss you all the time. Original Post: March 2016 I love Skribbles and my 4 year old loves it, too. This is his 3rd daycare location and he has definitely communicated what he does and doesn't like in a facility. Skribbles is tops. We've moved a couple times recently, so I've probably interviewed/visited at least 20 daycares in the New England area. Skribbles has a quality that you can't quantify with certifications, advertising or statistics; they really like teaching and playing with kids (They being the leadership and the staff) It is that "hunch" or "word of mouth" quality that is really hard to know without experiencing it. I certainly didn't know about it when we started out on this process years ago. I'm not sure how else to describe it; every place has a similar minimum standard. Every place keeps the kids supervised, fed and provides engagement. But, some places (I don't like) feel more like a business and treat the kids as a commodity. You don't see teachers really sitting down with the kids. A big tip off is you see teachers always talking to each other and not the kids. Great places, like Skribbles, the attitude is totally the opposite. When I first visited, in each room the teachers were sitting down with kids and actively participating with the kids, not just supervising, not just monitoring. It makes a difference to the child, it makes it a place the child wants to come back to again and again.

My son attended Skribbles from January through May 2026. I will begin with the most egregious…read moreincident and the one that ultimately led us to remove him. At the time, my son was having frequent diaper blowouts, sometimes requiring several clothing changes in one day. When the extra outfits we supplied ran out, staff occasionally dressed him in backup clothing from the center. We washed and returned those items, although on one occasion we forgot to return several borrowed outfits the following week. During this same period, staff sometimes told us that he had diarrhea and needed to be picked up within an hour. After bringing him home, however, we often saw no further signs of diarrhea. We repeatedly explained that he was formula-fed and normally had loose stools. On the day in question, they called and told us that we needed to pick him up. At no point did anyone tell us that he had run out of clothes or ask us to bring a clean outfit. When I arrived, a staff member handed my infant son to me wearing nothing but a diaper. They had not dressed him in one of the center's backup outfits. Because no one had told me to bring clothes, I had to place him in his car seat and take him home wearing only his diaper. I was so upset by what I saw that I did not say anything before leaving. In my opinion, they left him undressed because they were being petty about the borrowed outfits we had not yet returned. Forgetting to return those clothes did not make this acceptable. They could have called and asked us to bring another outfit, but they chose not to. This was the final straw. When we described the incident to staff at another daycare we were considering, they were horrified. Massachusetts childcare regulations require licensed programs to keep sufficient clean and dry clothing available and to ensure that a change of clothing is available for every child. There were also serious incidents involving the center's security procedures. I will not describe those vulnerabilities publicly because doing so could compromise the safety of the children who currently attend. I raised my concerns directly with the director, but in my experience, they were not taken seriously. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Skribbles.

We love Goddard School! The small classroom environment is perfect for our little one. All the…read moreteachers are exactly what I would expect to see at any center! At Goddard School in Northborough, they have a patient, positive and encouraging approach to the children. The entire school works as a team, a well structured unit, if you will. It's very refreshing to see! I have peace of mind knowing my child is safe and well cared. In the same token my child is actively learning and enriching his mind. My only wish is enrolling my child here sooner. Thank you Dipak, Beth, Ms. Sylvia, Ms. Katie and the rest of the team for shining bright with the children! You're all amazing and wonderful child educators! Our family is forever grateful.

I feel obligated to leave a review because their 5 star rating on yelp was one of the big factors…read morein us choosing this daycare. We had a really hard, frustrating and short lived experience with this school. My son (4) joined in June '21 because we'd moved too far from the daycare he'd been at since 18months. At first sight, the school seemed like a good fit. The owner, Dipak, gave us a tour and he seemed nice. We didn't meet the teacher prior to enrolling because I'd heard such amazing things about other Goddard locations. The problems started Day 1. I called to speak with the teacher reiterate that my son shouldn't take naps, and that he needs encouragement with the potty. His teacher was incredibly rude to me. Told me that all the children nap, basically tough luck. We communicated this with the director, Beth, (who as an aside, Is a super sweet caring lady we really liked, if only everyone else there was like that), and we worked out that we would send in a little bag of toys every day to have my son play with during nap time. We don't think it worked, he was never tired at the end of the day, and more than once he told us his teacher told him not to tell us he slept. (Who knows what's true with a 4 year old but when he wouldn't even fall asleep during a car ride at 9 pm, we felt pretty confident he was napping.) Next was the TV- we asked him what his favorite part of the day was and he excitedly told us "when we watched the episode of Peep and the Big Wide World." I was shocked, I'd never heard of a school playing show for the kid. I was told it's just during transition times and said it was fine but obviously a surprise and not our preference. Then a few weeks later my son started telling us "How come you don't let me watch shows at school?" Or "Miss Ornela lets the other kids watch shows but not me." He started regressing in potty training and still to this day tells us about how mean the teachers were when he had accidents. At a pick up, my partner asked if he had an accident and in front of our son, his teacher very harshly and abruptly said "it's not an accident, this kid simply isn't potty trained." He came home one time in tears so hungry, telling me that the teacher wouldn't let him eat his snacks (he still had snacks in his lunchbox). I personally saw how the staff spoke to the children at pick up and got a weird vibe. Lots of harsh commands, short tempers, something was off. And we tried to communicate all or most of these issues with management. Beth certainly tried her best to help, but the owner never did. And nothing every changed. He only lasted the summer here before we moved him to a Montessori school in the next town. Just 2.5 weeks in, he's falling asleep at 7:30, loving going to school, has had no accidents at school, is eager to go every morning, and even had some good speech progression (his new teacher helped him finally say Fs). The saddest part for us is he keeps telling us how awesome it is that "the teachers at the new school are actually nice."

I would recommend The Learning Experience- Shrewsbury to anyone looking for a quality childcare…read morecenter. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Management is very accommodating and the center is very clean. I'm very happy that my child has found a daycare they enjoy going to.

My daughter loves going to school everyday! The teachers are very caring and nice! They are on…read morepoint with the curriculum and they always have something going on everyday. My daughter have been learning so much while she's there.

Our family has had an incredible experience at Fitzgerald Community School, and we cannot imagine…read morebeing part of a more supportive, nurturing, and inspiring community. One of the things that had initially drawn us to FCS (and what I believe makes them so special) is its amazing nature-based curriculum. We had sought out opportunities for education outside of the "traditional" classroom setting and FCS is exactly what we hoped it would be. The opportunities for children to learn through exploration, outdoor experiences, and have meaningful connections with nature, create a rich and engaging educational environment that is truly unique. After spending this past year amongst this community, it became apparent that we absolutely made the right decision for our daughter. The unwavering support, love, and kindness shown by the learning coaches and staff is something I imagine would be hard to find elsewhere. Every member of the community is deeply invested in the well-being and success of each child. They meet students where they are, recognizing and celebrating their individual strengths while providing thoughtful guidance and encouragement in areas where they need support. They also work continuously to foster relationships among the community (cross classroom learning, "Friendship Fridays", etc.); to help each child grow not only as learners, but also as compassionate and capable individuals. Our daughter has absolutely thrived at FCS this past year, both academically and socially. Her confidence, resilience and curiosity has flourished and that was in no small part to her being surrounded by people who truly care about her growth and happiness. We are endlessly grateful for this remarkable community and cannot recommend the Fitzgerald Community School enough, to any family seeking an educational environment where children are genuinely supported, challenged, and celebrated, each and every day. We look forward to many years ahead at FCS.

If you are looking for a nature-based, whole brain / body learning experience for your child, I…read morehighly recommend Fitz! My husband and I were looking for a nature-based preschool for our son in Central Mass. A friend recommended Fitz and we fell in love with the program. The school has before care, after care, summer camp and holiday programs. It's our one-stop support system since we came from out of state. The property backs up to a nature reserve, and the kids spend hours outside learning and playing. The class ratios are small, and the different age levels interact with one another. My son loves having an older reading buddy and playing with older and younger kids. I love that my child is getting fresh air, sunshine, and learning through play. One of my favorite parts of the school is the support we got as parents. The owner of the school is an experienced child education consultant. She regularly hosts parenting classes and community events. My child is strong willed and stubborn, and the school taught me how to work with his personality so that everyone in our family is happy and harmonious. One of the core values of Fitz is preserving childhood. In this day and age of stress and sensory overload, I'm so glad there's a place my child can go where he gets to learn and just be a kid. Developing curiosity, relationships, and critical thinking are some of the positive traits we've watched our child develop at Fitz. The only "negative" I can think of is that once you experience this education model it's hard to go back. Once we learned that most of the public schools have 15 minutes outside per day, we re-enrolled for kindergarten. The school currently runs to grade 5. I'm so glad we found it.

We recently moved to the area, and finding the right school for our son Kai was one of our biggest…read morepriorities. From the very beginning, the team at eBridge Montessori made us feel welcomed and supported -- even conducting a virtual tour and handling the admissions process remotely while we were still preparing for the move. That flexibility and care really stood out to us. Now that Kai is attending, we can truly see the difference eBridge is making. He's become so much more independent, confident, and socially engaged -- and he absolutely adores his teachers and classmates. The teachers are incredibly nurturing and seem to intuitively understand what each child needs to thrive. We also love how they involve us as parents, offering guidance and resources to help us bring Montessori principles into our home as well. It feels like we're learning and growing right alongside him. eBridge has already helped us feel like part of a real community here. They are living their mission of being a "bridge" -- not just between children and learning, but between schools and families. We were even able to start Kai with half days during his transition, which we greatly appreciated, and he'll be moving to full days in January. And we're already planning for our younger daughter, Vera, to join when she's ready! We couldn't be happier or more grateful. If you're looking for a warm, thoughtful, and truly child-centered school -- eBridge is right for you!

Our son was only 20 weeks old when he started at eBridge. He is now 4 1/2 and he still loves it…read more Our 2 year old daughter also began as an infant. Both kids are very happy there. The teachers and staff are warm and very caring. The school treats staff well, and so they stay on for years. My son still sees a teacher he had as an infant on a regular basis. The staff and program focus on what's best for the kids, and ask for a level of engagement from parents that may be greater than a regular daycare or preschool. Nothing is mandatory, but it does encourage a level of interaction that has truly bred a nice community. I'm so happy we found eBridge and can be a part of this special place.

The variety of program options and the size of the gym is great. However, the prices seem too high…read more The quality does not justify the cost. We checked out the camp programs and the daycare center was unclean. The educators seemed nice, but the rooms were small and crowded. The bathroom had a dirty toilet, we decided we did not want our children to participate in their program offerings. We were disappointed by the tour.

I had a very disappointing experience at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA today. My group arrived at…read more12:15 PM for pickleball, adhering to the facility's 15-minute transition rule following the 11:15-12:00 Pilates class. While we were simply picking up a net to prepare for our time slot--without even entering the room yet--the Pilates instructor shouted at us, claiming she had the room reserved until 12:30 PM. Actually her class was done and she already packed to leave the front door. The room was completely empty. As long-term members, we were not interfering with her class or disobeying any regulations. Being yelled at in public for no reason was humiliating and unprofessional. This level of disrespect is not what I expect from YMCA staff, and it truly ruined our day. I hope management addresses this behavior, as instructors should maintain a basic level of courtesy toward members."

Could not more highly recommend. This for sure is the best preschool in shrewsbury. Melissa and…read moreBeth (owners) take true care of the children, all the teachers are excellent and my 5 yr old son is more than prepared for kindergarten. Also Ms. Cindy is an absolutely excellent pre-k teacher. Ask for her for sure.

Our son went for about 2 years and had a great time. The owner, teachers and secretary are very…read morenice and always listen to any of our concerns or questions. I also really like this was the only place we looked at that had cameras. Made my wife and I conformable knowing they do. The school grounds inside and out are well maintained. Very clean! The whole facility is well run and organized.

Very clean establishment. The staff is very friendly and provided good recommendations regarding…read morehow many large comforters that could fit in a large washer. Their prices seemed reasonable. The washers and dryers are well maintained. We will use their service in the future!

We needed a large blanket washed, so we availed ourselves of Sunbrite's laundry service. We…read morebrought our own unscented detergent and some oxygen bleach. I'm sure the staff used it as directed, but the blanket still came back stinking of scented detergent/fabric softener. So stinky that it has made the coverlet and sheets on the bed stink too (even after washing them).. So obviously they don't have a washer/dryer set aside for those who prefer not to cover their laundry (and thereby themselves) with chemical scents that are bad for their health, the environment, and their clothing/bedding. Everyone, please switch to an unscented detergent and oxygen bleach, stop using fabric softener (which is not only unhealthy but destroys textiles), and try wool dryer balls.