My two grandchildren have been attending the Learning Garden for the past few years. One boy is 4…read moreyrs old and the other is 23 months, they have been attending since they were infants. I cannot say enough about the quality of care. Every teacher is extremely caring and loving. A lot of thought goes into planning of the curriculum each week. The children are very well cared for, educated, and have lots of fun along the way. The center, itself, is very well run, extremely clean, and each section is well thought out and very inviting and appealing to the eyes of a child. Children learn healthy habits, they learn to play and care for and get along with others, making long time friends along the way. As they age into the preschool years, the curriculum adjusts accordingly and they are well prepared for kindergarten. All Office for Children's requirements are strictly adhered to, and monitored regularly. Communication between the center & the family is top notch. I would highly recommend the center if you are looking for a warm, safe, loving and caring placement for your child while you are at work.

This is an excellent pre-school whose reputation is stellar. I had heard of this school from the…read morehome daycare he attended when he was three months old. I knew I was going to send him to The Learning Garden (even though at the time they did not yet offer full-time care). If there was a better word for "supportive" I'd use it to describe the teachers, especially Mrs. Beth Downer. They make it easy to share personal stories about your kids. They have excellent listening skills meaning they don't interrupt and you can see they are really absorbing what you are sharing (regardless of how many loud kids there are in the background). Their eagerness to be on the same page as you makes you feel like you are part of a united team there to work together and to propel your child forward with love and care. Yes, this is only pre-school we're talking about but this school is much more than "just" a pre-school. The Learning Garden cares about the education they are providing. They understand the needs and wants of young children. They are not too pushy except when it was in the best interest for your child. In our experience we are so thankful that they cared so much about our kid's well-beings and their educational needs. Two of our children have experienced both their full day care (they were one of the first enrolled) as well as the part-time pre-school program. The school's curriculum, structure, and supportive environment are worth the investment. I can't wait to send our next child to The Learning Garden.

My son has been going here since he was 9 months. He's now 18 months and absolutely THRIVES at this…read moredaycare. Big shout out to all of his teachers that he has had the pleasure of being taught by! Miss Nichole in infant room, and Miss Kayleigh and Miss June in his toddler room. THANK YOU ALL for being such incredible influencers in his life!

I'm so thankful to have both of my kids with knowledge beginning. All the teachers my kids had are…read moreawesome. Both of my kids were at home most of the time before toddler class, but they adapted quickly as the teachers are loving and caring, my kids speaks Chinese at home, the teacher even learned Chinese words that I normally say to my kids to have them feel like home. The daycare have nice transition arrangement from toddler to preschool, my son loved the preschool class right away as there are lots of fun activities and new things to learn, and I really appreciate the teacher helping my son to developed lots of social skills such as how to play together with other kids, ask nicely, use words to express feelings, follow the rules of the classroom etc. The preprimary program is amazing, the lead teacher designed themes with curriculum such as animals, different states in US, planet and earth, professionals. They select books, activities, music around theme, kids loved them and they learned as they have fun. Also the teachers really helps the kids finds their interests and strength, and guides them to develop teamwork and leadership skills. It was great to see my son work together with other kids on building block, making crafts, drawings. What I also really like this daycare is they organize lots of event for the family, we got to know more about the teachers and courses, the other families, and have chance to share different cultures. They also provide additional classes, I sign my son to soccer and phonics, my son loved the coach and teacher, and he learned disciplines and developed reading skills from those extra classes.

2 years ago I interviewed 7 preschools. I am so glad that I did not give up on my quest to find…read morethe perfect preschool. Little Learners teachers are so fantastic, caring and nurturing. I am one of those crazy mothers that people tease stating the ambilical cord is still attatched. There were bets going that I would home school my daughter until high school. Thanks to Little Learners and only a few shed tears, my daughter has has 2 years of a fantastic educaton. We are both now prepared for full time Kindergarten. I am so thankful to Mrs. Hamwey, Mrs. Messina and Mrs. Whitney for a fabulous experience.

I couldn't disagree more with the first reviewer. I'm actually so saddened to think someone else…read morecould read that one-star review and pass up on the chance to give their child the experience my daughter has had at TLE. Let me tell you my own story. At first, I had selected a DIFFERENT daycare in Chelmsford, closer to my work. It soon became a horrifying experience. The teachers were uncaring and grizzled. The facility was dirty. I observed so many bad things: for example, my infant crying and neglected under an activity gym as the older babies in the same room received more attention. I was traumatized. I sobbed every day in the parking lot of my workplace because of the things I was seeing and hearing. I was even thinking of quitting my (amazing) job -- because I had nowhere else to put my daughter. No family support. What was I going to do? I desperately reached out to the mama social networks and (an angel) mama recommended the TLE Billerica. She had loved it; and only left because she moved closer to the city. I am still so thankful for that recommendation. My daughter was only at the other nasty place for four days. On July 3, 2014, after an early release for the holiday, I toured the TLE Billerica, met the director Melody, and the staff -- and the rest is history. A beautiful, happy history. My daughter is almost two now. She's been at TLE full-time since she was 11 weeks. No place is perfect -- but TLE Billerica is very close to it. The facility is so secure. So clean. Most of the teachers I met two years ago are still there. But the real treasure has been how warm and caring the teachers and staff have been to my daughter. Our highest priority criterion isn't price, but frankly, the TLE is also half the price of daycares near Boston where we originally looked. It was several hundred dollars less expensive per month than the first daycare we used. I should also mention the convenient location and hours. My daughter has severe eczema but her skin is so well moisturized during the day by her teachers, she doesn't even scratch. She's never had a diaper rash. Rarely gets sick. She's happy -- and when I pick her up, I can tell she's had a good day. The last daycare? Every day, I could tell she was having a bad day. As a baby, she struggled with naps. TLE helped us build a sleep routine. As a toddler, she struggled with solid food. TLE helped build her appetite! She's a big girl now. At 21 months, she has ABC's, 123's and full songs figured out. Every time I've had a need or concern, the response has been tremendous. I couldn't ask for more from a center. The teachers and staff at TLE have become our family. I have a good relationship with so many of the other parents who also sing this center's praises. When my husband and I count our blessings, TLE is at the top of the list every year. They gave this scared, first time (working) mama reassurance, support and love. I'll always be grateful.

My child is in the Preschool 2 class with Mrs. Carol and Ms. Mallory. This is the most attentive…read moreand interactive class. I receive 5-10 quality pictures every single day of actual curriculum. I am so happy to have a child in this classroom. They are so consistent and considerate of everything. Thank you!

Class of 2027, Went here for preschool/daycare in 2013-2014. It was really fun and I remember…read morelearning how to read and how to use numbers. It was a great experience. Sad it got removed from the plaza though.

Would highly recommend Growing by Leaps & Bounds. They have been like an extended family to us over…read morethe past 10 years since we enrolled our first child in the infant room and I will forever be grateful for the incredible care, patience, and love they have provided my three kids over the years. This place will always hold a special place in my heart! A few specific things that I want to call out, as I have found them incredibly valuable to me over the years. -GBLB is independently owned. The owner, Abby, is engaged, thoughtful, and incredible with kids. She is easy to contact and responsive. (I feel compelled to mention that she also has expert level face painting skills that each of my kids have loved!) -The staff are equally wonderful and most have been there for the full 10 years we have been at GBLB. I have loved the consistency this has provided my family/kids and they have all been remarkable. -Everyone is communicative and collaborative. I felt like we were all on the same team supporting each of my kids in their individual needs.

GBLB is an amazing daycare center. We had a rough start in the daycare "world" and truly feel we…read morehave found a great fit for our son that meets our needs and where he is truly loved and taken care of. Having pandemic babies is hard enough, then adding all the "normal" things in "not normal" times is just a whole new world. Abby and her staff have made this transition easy and have given us peace of mind. We highly recommend them Growing By Leaps & Bounds!

I'm baffled by the only other review of Half Pints. I can only assume this person is either a very…read moredisgruntled parent or a, ex-worker. A Yelp member with only one review that is a 1 star is always suspect and I'm surprised that the Yelp filter did not hide it. In the time our child has been at Half Pints, everyone that works here have nothing but professional and bright. Cathy the owner is 100% the complete opposite of what the other reviewer stated. She is friendly, warm, engaging and an extremely knowledgeable at running a large daycare center. Any issues we have brought to her have always been handled right away and with extreme professionalism. She truly has always put our child's care first above of money. The comment about her being only concerned about money is actually laughable. We have always made our daycare payments on time. I'd imagine if parents were behind with their payments, they would be spoken to about it. Perhaps the other reviewer couldn't pay on time and got a warning, as they should. All the teachers at HPLC work extremely hard to care for our infants, toddler, and kids and they deserve to be paid for it. After going on many tours and comparing rates, they were right around the middle of the road. In fact, they are the only center we found that offer 10 days of free tuition to use for vacation or sick days. The co-directors, Cathy, Amy or any of the teachers at HPLC are always available to chat with or ask questions. It's a great comfort that they have a nurse on site, the co-director Amy. The center itself is modern, well equipped with toys, activities and is very safe with a security system and controlled access. The indoor gymnasium is an amazing addition that most centers do not have. Perfect for days it is too hot, wet or cold to go out in. Our child has been thriving here and has learned a lot from her teachers and socializing with other children. Everyone we have interfaced with has extensive knowledge and experience to be in this profession. I don't get the comment about teachers always being on phones. HPLC has a strict no phone during work policy and they enforce it. I highly recommend checking them out for your child.

Great staff and directors! They are very accommodating and the center is very well run and…read moreorganized. My daughter has had a tough time adjusting to the day care process and they have been very patient with her and have given her a lot of 1 on 1 attention. This day care has been a great choice for us and I highly recommend it.

Our kids LOVE Camp Thoreau - it's been 2 years & they plan to stay as long as they can until they…read morecan be counselors there! Really great counselors & activities!

From the owner: An engaging outdoor camp and tennis camp nestled on 35 wooded acres in Concord, MA. Our natural,…read moreoutdoor environment is the perfect setting for our low & high ropes course, climbing wall, two swimming pools (shallow & deep), playing fields, archery range, & plenty of rainy day space. We off full & half day summer camp, as well as tennis camp.