To anyone considering sending their children to Sunkissed Acorns: Both my girls attended Sunkissed Acorns from 3 months of age and we couldn't possibly recommend them enough. Mabel, Carla, Kelly, Mancy, Ping, and the whole staff at Sunkissed Acorns are incredibly warm, caring, and thoughtful people. In the early days, they helped kids (and parents) adjust to the daycare drop-off routine and progress through the rapidly advancing developmental phases. Whether it was letting us know when to get bigger diapers, help introducing foods, or reinforcing potty training they were with us every step of the way. In the later years, they taught our girls excellent socialization skills like how to play in groups, manage their belongings, and clean up their messes. On the academics side, they taught our girls letters, numbers, arts, science, and even a bit of Chinese! When COVID-19 took us all by surprise and they were temporarily closed like many others, their communication was clear and consistent throughout. As soon as things were ready to open back up, they implemented thoughtful procedures to maximize hygiene and minimize risk to families and staff. In summary, we absolutely recommend Sunkissed Acorns to any families looking for a safe, diverse, and enriching early education environment. read more

We took our 1 year old son here for about a year before we had to move. This place is incredible! The staff are so sweet and very good at what they do. My son loved it! If you are looking for a daycare for any age, please choose this place. it's a hidden gem and so so worth it. Very clean and professional! We cried when we had to say goodbye. So glad that we found them! read more

We sent our first child to Sunkissed Acorns at 3 months and if you're a parent I don't need to explain how impossibly hard it can be to leave your baby with strangers at first. Three plus years latter and I cannot express how grateful we are to Mabel and all the teachers who have lovingly cared for our now two children. From day one it was clear the teachers were special and gave us the piece of mind that our children were safe and happy. At first I was concerned that the classroom would be too small, especially for our giant first child as they got older, but it never became an issue. The location being accessible off the Orange Line was very convenient for commuting to work downtown. The teachers are very hands on and show each child so much care and attention that you'd think they were their own children. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

As first-time parents, it is tough deciding which daycare providers to relinquish your baby to...let alone navigating this big transition in the middle of a pandemic. Sunkissed Acorns was one of the few daycares with openings and while I wavered about not sending our daughter somewhere with more space or dedicated music lessons, my husband (rightfully) questioned whether these were necessities for a 6 month old (or worth a $3.5-4K/mo tuition). 8 months later, we have been so pleased with the top-quality care our child has received here. We were lucky that for the first few months, there were 2-3 teachers for 4 infants! Mabel, the Director, takes her responsibilities very seriously and cares for the happiness of the babies and satisfaction of their parents. Nancy has 20+ years of experience looking after little ones and we really appreciate her knowledge and enthusiastic energy. They are happy to keep to your home routine if you are particular, but they also provide gentle guidance during transition periods (e.g., starting daycare, decreasing naps as baby gets older, weaning off the bottle, etc). We love that they send daily videos of our child eating/playing/reading/walking, and we are able to share these clips with our family members who enjoy them as well! I often speak Mandarin with the staff while my husband speaks in English, and neither of us have had communication issues. The staff change into daycare clothes when they come in, no outside shoes (same for the babies), and are constantly washing the infants' hands. They rightfully close the daycare/send the kid home when there are any infection concerns, but they also don't call you for an occasional sneeze. read more

I couldn't have asked for a better daycare for my son. The women who teach there could not be more caring, professional or energized. I can't recommend this daycare enough! read more

This is the cleanest daycare / childcare that I've seen in Boston. The facilities and equipment are pretty much brand new. The director is very friendly, detailed, knowledgeable and you can tell that she cares about the kids and knows what most parents are concerned about. When placing your child into daycare you want to be sure that they get the same care as you would give them at home. You want to make sure they get the warmth and attention they need. The staff to child ratio here is good. The daycare provides lunch with healthy options and snacks, so that I don't have to pack one when I'm running late. From when I observed, the staff changes the kids when needed so they're not sitting in their mess for hours like I've seen at other daycares. The staff here gets it and the connection with all of the kids show. The location is awesome, near my office in Backbay and I can hop on Mass Pike Route 90 so easily. Dropping off and picking up my little man at daycare is the least stressful part of my day. Less expensive than most daycares I looked up in that area. Most importantly all the kids get real attention from the staff...not folks just going through a routine checklist every 2 hours like some larger daycare chains. 5 stars because I wouldn't want any less for my boy. read more

We are so thrilled with the care that our son received at Sunkissed Acorns. From the beginning of our time at the school, the teachers at the center treated him as though he were their own son. The staff at the center are caring, consistent, knowledgeable, and full of love. Our son runs to the door of the center every morning excited to begin his day. It is clear from our conversations with teachers that they care about and value our child and the other children at the center. We feel fortunate that our son began his school experience at Sunkissed Acorns, and we can see how he has blossomed from his time in the infant and toddler rooms. As a professional in early childhood education, with a masters in Child Development, I greatly appreciate the wonderful job done at Sunkissed Acorns. I feel confident that our son in well taken care of and is experiencing appropriate challenges throughout his day and would continue to do so into the preschool years. Although the physical space of the building is small, the staff is creative in transforming the rooms for different activities for different times of the day. Sue, the director, is responsive and detail oriented. We feel fortunate to have found Sunkissed Acorns! read more

My son started going to Sunkissed Acorns since he was 4 months and now he is now 20 months. He absolutely loves the teachers and his friends there. They are very warm and caring and are very creative with their programming which includes a lot of art, science, and physical projects/activities for the kids which our son enjoys. It's been extremely helpful that they provide breakfast and lunch for the toddlers and preschoolers. The director, Mabel is very loving and easy to communicate with and makes sure the staff takes care of the kids like their own. I absolutely recommend this daycare. read more

We have had our 3.5 year old at Sunkissed Acorns since he was 3 months old and his baby sister joined him after she was born last year. We have really appreciated the warm, loving, safe environment that they have created. Mabel, the director, is a very special person and helped us figure out solutions to all sorts of phases with both kids! Their hours are good which is important to working parents and they provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks for toddlers and preschoolers. They have done an excellent job managing through the covid pandemic and we have trusted them to keep both kids safe and happy. Our 3.5 year old has multiple food allergies and they have done a fantastic job managing his allergies and keeping him safe. It's been amazing to see how much he's grown and learned. His grandmother is impressed at how much they've taught him and keeps commenting how bored he's going to be when he starts kindergarten! I've been highly recommending Sunkissed Acorns to any coworkers or friends that have been looking for daycare. Both of our kids love it there so much. read more

I am a Mom who has worked in various childcare settings for over 10 years. In my personal and professional opinion I believe this center is very well run and very clean. It is a small center so each child can get a lot of attention, and no one gets lost in the masses. The director there is very personable, and easy to communicate with. She addresses any questions or concerns you may have quickly and effectively. I started sending my daughter to Sunkissed Acorns at 10 wks old. I could not be any happier with the attention and care she has received from all staff who work there. She is learning so much while attending this program. One of the biggest pluses to me is that it is a bi-lingual center. My daughter is learning Mandarin! She understands when teachers speak with her and she is just starting to speak it as well. Her love for the all teachers there is amazing, and I never worry about leaving her in their more than capable hands. Another plus is that they offer an array of food choices that exposes my daughter to different cuisine that she probably would not eat at home. (Because what child eats unfamiliar food for their parents!) They provide snacks and lunch which is great for me so I don't have to think about it in the morning crazy. This center provides a great service to my child that will impact her for the rest of her life, and I could not think of any other center that I would trust with the job to care/nurture and teach my daughter. I gave 4 stars because there is no stroller storage. Otherwise an amazing place! read more

I can't believe after so many years, I would have another child. The first thought was daycare, we decided to send our last and youngest to Sunkissed Acorns without hesitation. Our twins had a great time there and they were taught the foundations that they needed for public school. Our youngest loved being in the infant classroom with Mabel. She would always greet us with a big smile. They always kept us updated about our son. read more

This is the hidden gem of daycares in the city. From the moment we walked in we realized this is where we wanted our baby to go. The babies were all being well cared for and loved on by all the teachers. We didn't feel like our baby was just another number like some of the bigger more institutionalized centers around the city made us feel. The director Sue is very knowledgeable, runs her daycare according to all legal guidelines and takes the care of the children at her center seriously. Our daughter has been here since she was 14 week and just tuned 1 last month and we have loved every minute of our experience here. Our daughter LOVES Mabel and Nancy and all the teachers that interact with her. She smiles when we drop her off and reaches for her teached and still runs smiling for mom and dad when we come to pick her up which makes leaving our daughter a little easier knowing she is loved and cared for and enjoys her time at daycare. We highly recommend Sunkissed Acorns. read more

We had our son at Sunkissed Acorns for couple of months, unfortunately we had to relocate and change daycares. The place is small, very nice and the staff is friendly. I particularly liked the fact that the director is present there all the time supervising the activity. Gave me a sense of trust. Whenever I went to pick up my LO, I found him always smiling and having fun. Strongly recommended. read more

We were at Sunkissed Acorns for about a year (starting our baby at 3 months old), and only switched due to a move. The caregivers there were the first people to take care of our baby besides us, and words cannot express how grateful we were to them. Dropping off and picking up a smiling baby every day is priceless. She clearly loved being with her teachers, and the relationships she developed with them and with the other children in her group helped to build her sense of security and self confidence. We highly recommend Sunkissed Acorns. read more

We had our 3-month-old daughter signed up to attend this daycare before finding out she needed emergency heart surgery. We called immediately to let them know and discuss options with them, as we did not know when (or if) she would be able to attend daycare following the surgery. At first, they seemed very kind, told us not to think about daycare at such a stressful time and said they would hold her spot for a month. When we let them know with two weeks to go in that month that we had decided it was not going to work out, they told us they would be keeping our two-week deposit (so we essentially paid them for the weeks that they held her spot). We have now lost not only the two-week deposit, but also the two weeks of funds set aside in our FSA since no services were provided. I tried to speak to management several times, but they use the director as a buffer and will not talk to me. The director seems perfectly nice, but management is sorely lacking in compassion. read more

We were so pleased with Sunkissed Acorns. Our son went there for a few months (from age 6 months+). He LOVED it. We loved it too! Of course he was a little upset at drop-off when Mama or Daddy would go to work. But whenever we picked him up he was rested and in good shape. There is great transparency. They have a form they fill out each day letting us know how many wet/dirty diapers he had, how much he ate during meals or how much milk he drank. They take the kids out at least once a day so you know they get fresh air. The daycare itself is very clean and well maintained. Sue is wonderful and great at her job! Mabel and the rest of the team are fantastic as well! They loved our son and took good care of all the babies/children there. In the first week or two I would drop in to check in on him at random hours whenever I had a quick break from work and the children were always well taken care of. We were so sad to leave when we moved out of Boston; if we ever were to go back to Boston we would definitely enroll there again! Great experience. read more