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.

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.

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.

I believe this place is discriminatory and only hire people who are either friends or relatives…read more They never answer telephone calls, never respond to emails or never respond to messages. Very Strange place.

The teachers are great. They are welcoming, caring, and have good communication skills.read more

After 3 years, this place has become that much more polished. Can't say enough about the education,…read morelove and care they provide children.

I just love this kindercare center. The staff is very caring. My kid recently joined here in Pre-k…read moreand is very happy. Ms. Christiana is very understanding and extends every possible help. The teaching staff like Ms. Ashley even focus on academics which is great. I am proud my kid is learning good math(addition/subtraction). Also, the daily note they send home, covers things specific to your child like how he behaved, what he enjoyed the most, what he studied etc. I know kindercare has this kind of a thing in most of the centers but apart from food/sleep the other part is usually generic and common for all the kids in the class, which is not the case here. Thanks a lot tewksbury kindercare.

Kate, the owner of Tiny Footprints taught at my preschool in Cambridge (Orchard Street Preschool)…read morefor many years. She was hands down the best teacher we've ever had. She is a kind and gentle with a sensitivity towards children. She's innovative in her approach and comes up with wonderful art and circle ideas for the children. She makes sure there's a good mix of structure and unstructured time and always made sure all the children were well fed and clean. She will work hard to provide your child with love and support, and give your child the best care possible.

From the owner: We have daily schedules and goals. We do circle time, arts and crafts, writing, songs--and we love…read moreplaying outside. As a teacher, integrating education into our days is very important to me, so I'm always working in different learning opportunities. For example, we do science experiments (like getting caterpillars and watching them transform into butterflies!), and I like to incorporate different languages into our lessons and songs to celebrate other cultures. My favorite activity is actually doing puzzles with the children. It's fun, educational, practices hand-eye coordination, and is a great opportunity to be on their level and connect with them. Of course, circle time is also special, when I get to know each one of them personally. I think parents often have the idea that a high-quality child care program has to have a lot of fancy equipment. But the value of the program is really in the educators themselves. I am a professional teacher, and I draw on decades of experience when running my program. There's a lot that goes into teaching and child care that isn't always obvious at first glance, and it definitely isn't as simple as having the latest toys or technology.