Came here for a quick workout and sauna because it's the closest Y to the Wrentham Outlet Mall,…read morewhere I dropped off my friend for her shopping expedition. What amazed me: 1. The staff member working in the fitness area (moderately sized but very nice quality equipment and lots of natural light) was actually DOING SOMETHING, i.e. walking around and putting stuff back in their proper places! Never seen that at any other Y I've been to, where staff just stand around, fiddle with their phones, and generally just use up oxygen---unless they are personal trainers working with a paying client. Not only that, the guy actually noticed that I was new and came up to me, introduced himself and offered help if I ever needed any! Absolutely flabberghasting staff behavior for a YMCA, lol! If only every Y were like this. 2. The fairly new, spacious, and coed sauna next to the pool area (there are no longer single sex saunas in the locker rooms, I was told) was actually heated to a decent temperature (190F according to the thermometer hanging on the wall at chest level) AND had two levels of seating so you could actually get a decent sweat on, as opposed to some Ys that for some boneheaded reason have only a single low bench which is completely useless because duh, heat RISES so why in the hell would you want to be sitting so low when it's already maxed out at some wimpy 150F? (Cough cough, Melrose and Framingham YMCAs.) The disadvantage of a poolside sauna though is that it's a pain to go back and forth back to the locker room shower for a cold rinse every 10-15 minutes, as opposed to a locker room sauna---but this is not a fatal flaw. 3. The treadmills were by a brand called Matrix I had never seen before and I got on one hoping that it wouldn't totally suck like the Precor treadmills---happily, it did not, though I was disappointed at how tiny the screens were after being spoiled by the huge 24" screens of the Life Fitness treadmills at my home Y in Cambridge. BUT it had one beautiful feature the big fancy LF treadmills lacked: a built in cooling fan at the top of the console, which was absolutely delightful! Wish this feature were standard on EVERY piece of gym cardio equipment, lol. Only a few minior gripes about this place: - Almost all the stationary bikes were the geriatric recumbent kind. No Keiser bikes, which are the only ones with decent ergonomics and that actually feel like you're pedaling a real bike. - Kettlebells are few and max out at 22kg, which is barely enough for one handed swings and presses, but much too light for loaded carries or two handed swings. - Oh and it'd be nice if they had some hanging boxing bags, or at least one. This is one of the things that sets the Cambridge Y apart: an abundance of free-hanging real boxing bags, not the useless water-base standing bags. This gym appears to have neither. Overall though, this is a very good Y and I will be sure to return next time I'm in the area!

Would give it zero stars if I could. This place is a disaster. You pay $100 or more each month and…read morewhen you come in the hot tub is always broken, steam room is always broken, place is overrun with too many memberships, birthday parties, disorganized. Locker rooms are circa 1990 and need a full update. Showers are gross. And all you get from the large number of staff that seem to work there are excuses.

We've been part of the Bright Start Child Care community for almost 6 years. Both of my children…read morestarted when they were just 3 months old in the infant room. One graduated from Jr K in the spring and was well prepared both academically and socially for Kindergarten. He had an excellent experience at the center and would tell you so if he was asked. My younger child is still in Preschool there continuing to develop and surprise us with what he's learned at school. The curriculum is well thought out and the activities are creative and fun for the kids. Most importantly though...smiles, hugs and words of encouragement are always available. This attribute makes it a pleasant experience for both the children and parents, especially on those tough Monday mornings! With the three owners of the center being family, there is a sense of comfort that goes along with sending my children there each day. The care and concern for all the kids is truly sincere and reassuring for the parents leaving their child while heading off to work. Also, I've felt I can engage in an open and honest dialogue if I have any concerns or questions regarding my children, the staff or the center in general. I would (and have) recommended Bright Start to family and friends.

I have mixed feelings about this daycare. Cleanliness and organization are two of the most…read moreimportant things I look for in a childcare environment, and I didn't always feel that the facility met those expectations. I encourage parents to ask questions, take a thorough tour of all rooms, even back rooms, and pay close attention to the overall environment before deciding if it's the right fit for their family.

Understaffed. Definitely better child care options out there for development and care.read more

My profile does not provide my entire name. I can assure you I went through the ridiculous car line…read morefor years. My child had Cathy in the toddler program and Kay the following year. I included pics of the daily progress paper your staff handed out at the end of the day to ensure you that we went to this glorified daycare. It's too bad the school has such a high turn over that they don't know who attends the school and perhaps they all pretend to not remember people. But they will sure kept our money and deposit without a problem when we refused to send our child back the following semester after paying in full. At the end of the day HOMS gets visits from other Montessori people because it is not up to par with the rest of their programs the state has to offer. This school offers the bare minimum of what other real Montessori schools offer. Regards, A real parent who put her child through your school for two years whether you wish to acknowledge this or not.

All 3 of our kids have enjoyed their time at Kindercare in Sharon. The teachers are attentive to…read morethe unique needs of each of our kids, they have assisted with various different developmental stages and transitions. The teachers are forthcoming when they notice signs the kids may be ready to take on something new, such as starting solid foods as an infant, to removing pacifier as a toddler, potty training, etc. At each stage, they discussed if we wanted their assistance with this transitional phase and supported our kids while providing feedback to us on progress or challenges. They provide breakfast, lunch and snacks; aside from being a huge benefit to us as parents, we've noticed it has increased the kids interest to try new foods as their friends are all eating the same thing. Their director is hands down the best! She has been incredibly communicative with us, works with each family's unique circumstances and children's needs. Their curriculum evolves monthly and balances education, play, arts and free time. With so many options to choose from daycares to preschools in the area, we can highly recommend Kindercare.

I send my daughter to this Kindercare. Its great because they are open at 6:30am to 6:30pm for…read morethose early mornings and late evenings. I also love the programs curriculum. My daughter is going to be 5yrs old in october; so she misses kindergarten this year. But with Kindercares curriculum for Pre-K im not worried. They learn sight words, spanish, math, & if that's not enough they have a special program called Learning Adventures where it focuses on phonics, math, writing, & more. I full intend to sigh my daughter up when the spring comes to give her that extra step up in learning. My daughter loved all the kids that go there, she has many friends does tons of art but most of all she loves her teachers. The teachers & Staff are all friendly, professional, & fun. They work with you if you have questions or special request for your child. I highly recommend them and will be sad when my daughter starts kindergarten next year. But we will be back to visit. Kindercares age range is fro 6weeks- pre-k and they even do aftercare.