Toured in early November and emailed immediately to join the waitlist. For two months, there was no…read moreclear communication. When I followed up for the third or fourth time in January, I was told a spot might be available by early summer. Too late, as we needed care by March. While a spot wasn't guaranteed, the lack of timely updates was very disappointing, especially after a promising tour and need to make decisions by end of parental leave.

After trying out a nanny for 3 months when my maternity leave ended. The nanny turned out to be…read moreunreliable. We had to fire the nanny overnight. And had to step into overdrive to find childcare for our daughter. We knew our daughter was at the right point to switch to daycare! And as a parent you want to feel safe and comfortable where your kid is and who is watching them. After extensive research and tours. Little Bees felt like the goldilocks and the three Bears story. It was the right fit for us! Our daughter was instantly right at home played with toys. And now about a month into daycare here she is doing crafts, learning numbers colors days of week etc. All the workers and director are so welcoming. They treat your kids as their own. And getting updates at work during day warms my heart knowing she is having fun and being well cared for. This will make the transition to Preschool easier for our daughter who we will have just stay here. We thank you all for welcoming us into your family and hearts and taking such good care of our daughter!

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!

Something for everyone of all ages here. Swim, pickleball, gym, exercise classes, yoga.. what they…read moreoffer is endless. Very clean and well run. I look forward to going for my workouts and classes. I am a senior and I always feel very safe and comfortable there. If you are interested they offer a tour before you join. Get out and start moving at the Y!

We had a very poor experience at Bright Start. Our child only attended for a few months after we…read moremoved to the area, but she went from happily narrating everything that happened during the day at her previous daycare to responding with "I don't know" when we asked how her day was. It was unsettling to watch her shut down like that. The Toddler teacher (and owner, by the way) is particularly harsh - authoritarian with the children and judgmental of the parents (or of us, at least). I was also upset at conversations I overheard, held within earshot of the children by assistants, regarding the ill effects of excess alcohol consumption. This is not to say that there are no solid, caring, teachers there. Just that it's a tense and not very warm or supportive environment. I know how hard it is to find affordable, quality child care around here, but Bright Start is not the answer. Keep looking. There are far better options out there.

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.

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.

I can not say enough great things about CHBS. First, a great group of teachers. Second, wonderful…read moreenrichment experience in language, arts, music, and more. Prior to CHBS, my child was in other typical American preschool/k, and no one knew if the kids had BM, or a nap, no daily report, nothing. CHBS gives you a daily report of your children's day- about the nap, bathroom use, noticeable events, growth, etc. I have many books of our daily correspondence between us and CHBS which will be a treasure for me for years to come. I would highly recommend CHBS. Of note- I am from Japan and I can say with confidence they are so kichin to shiteru.

With my Japanese background, I always wanted my kids to grow up learning Japanese. With that said,…read moreit was very difficult for me to speak to my kids solely in Japanese when their dad doesn't speak the language. Enter Cedar Hill Bilingual School (CHBS). Once my kids started at CHBS, their Japanese language skill sky rocketed. My 4 year old went from somewhat understanding what I was saying to him in Japanese, to being able to speak to me in Japanese 100%. He also learned to read and write during his time there. I also have to say the quality of the teachers and program are top notch. You cannot find a better daycare than this one.