Briarwood Child Academy is an exceptional daycare!! The teachers go through trainings yearly and…read moreall seem to love what they do! They are always smiling and very welcoming and take great care of the kids. For infants and toddlers, they use an app called Daily Connect so I can see what is going on with my child in real time and I can also communicate with the teachers on it. I feel at peace dropping my child off here!

Briarwood has been a godsend to this single mom who works a full time job. They are fully…read moreaccredited and provide nutritionally balanced breakfasts, snacks, & lunches, for a very reasonable price when you shop around. I have 2 kids, one started in the infants room and has moved up to toddler. My oldest started in preschool and now is in the after school program. All of my experiences have met or exceeded expectations. They have a solid leadership group that is committed to providing more than just a babysitting service. There is an educational curriculum at all age groups, and extracurricular activities including music class, sport camps, computer time, culinary skills, a large indoor gross motor room, a splash park outside, and use of the Wide World of Indoor Sports during the long cold winters. They have a nurse on staff who visits both campuses, and the staff is very communicative about any of those unavoidable outbreaks of common kid illnesses. In addition, when my oldest was experiencing some behavioral challenges, the teachers and administration all worked with me to develop a plan that best suited my child's needs. Can't say enough about this place. Pop in for a tour. Tell them Jenn D sent you.

We love the Goddard school! The staff is so caring, the communication is excellent, the activities…read morefor the kids are both fun and enriching, and our child has flourished there! Definitely recommend them!

My four-year-old son transferred to The Goddard School midway through Pre-K. I switched him because…read morewe had a bad experience at a neighboring preschool. I couldn't be happier with my decision to enroll him in The Goddard School. The Goddard School is a modern preschool with all of the bells and whistles--cutting-edge curriculum, dynamic educators, state-of-the-art security-- with a huge heart. That's a key differentiator here...heart. It's what was sorely lacking at the other preschool my son attended. The owner, director, and support staff truly care about each and every child. When I drop my son off every morning, he can't wait to get to his classroom to play with the interactive toys, explore the sensory tables, and read in the cozy book nooks (he loves bringing in books from home to share with his class; this school does a beautiful job of promoting a lifetime love of reading). The outdoor play area is always a hit...as is pizza day (the school orders pizza for the kids on Thursdays and he loves it!). The facility is clean and inviting. I know my son has support, guidance, and materials he needs to thrive in Kindergarten at The Goddard School, but that's not all. He's welcomed with open arms; he's challenged academically; he's encouraged to believe in himself; he's well cared for; he's celebrated for his successes. He smiles widely when I ask him about his day...and I am often surprised when he tells me the Spanish word for something out of nowhere, or shows me a new yoga pose. I didn't teach him those things...his teachers did. I recommend The Goddard School without hesitation or reservation. Enrolling my child was one of the best decisions I have made as a mom.

Such a great daycare! My 3 year old daughter attended during summer break, and she loved it! She…read morewas so well taken care of, and cared for! Cannot recommend enough!

I have 2 children that have attended Woodside and if I could give 10 stars I would. The teachers…read morehere are each passionate about the age group they teach. Each of my children had strength in some subjects and challenges in others. Teachers personalized plans to give them the support and push to thrive. Now my oldest is in HS. He engages with teachers, develops his own study plan, and looks for challenges on his own. None of the other schools we looked at would have given the experiences he had at Woodside. 10/10 for us.

During early COVID times we enrolled our two boys in Woodside because my husband and I both work…read moreoutside the home. It was intended to be a temporary change from our local public school because we and they needed in person learning 5 days a week and a solid plan for remote teaching if needed. Now 6 years later, our oldest is in high school and our youngest just entered middle school. Both boys thrived in the tight knit community and small class sizes and our oldest has had a seamless transition into a very different/ larger high school. The opportunities for travel, learning outside a traditional classroom, and mastering the nuances of self motivation/ executive function skills were outstanding. In addition, they have the opportunity to work with younger students and have classroom responsibilities as a way to foster community strength. The teachers care about the whole student and provide the right amount of nurturing and academic rigor while emphasizing kindness and empathy. As parents, my husband and I could not be more satisfied with the school. Leadership is thoughtful and intentional with their policies. For example, during COVID they had solid protocols for safety and the school stayed in session from fall 2020 on without any gaps in education. They have been transparent about any changes to policies and challenges that they face as a small school. I have always felt heard and respected by leadership and teachers- they welcome parent involvement and feedback. I would highly recommend Woodside- it has been an integral part of shaping my boys into intelligent and empathetic individuals with strong critical thinking and diverse interests.

My family has been at BY since my son (now 6 yrs old) was 15 months old…read more He has since "graduated" and is in 1st grade, while my daughter is currently in the toddler 2 classroom (she started as an infant). We have been very happy with BY over the years, and still make the drive from Medway each day to bring my daughter to/from BY. I think the best park of BY are the amazing teachers! Each classroom has a special group of teachers that are just wonderful and have really become an extension of our family. I highly recommend BY for families looking for quality early education in a nurturing environment!

My two children are enrolled at Beginning Years, in the preschool and toddler full-day programs. I…read morecannot say enough good things about the Center, its staff, and its director. The staff is fantastic. They're all very competent, patient, and loving. My older child has a flair for the dramatic, but they handle her sometimes grandiose tantrums calmly and lovingly. They have a very stable staff; remarkably low turnover compared to most program. This was very important to me. When your children spend close to 30 hours a week somewhere, it needs to feel safe, secure, comfortable. High levels of turnover would make that impossible. My children are very attached to their teachers. The curriculum at the center is exemplary. They use a lot of targeted play that allows children to learn and develop skills while enjoying themselves. For example, in any given day, my kids look forward to playing in the sensory table ( filled with anything from coffee beans to shaving cream), the imaginative play area (that is set up as a grocery store this week and a doctor's office the next), outside on the play ground, taking a field trip to the post office, having the music lady / yoga lady / tumble bus come, meeting in small groups to work on counting skills, and more. Another feature that was very important to me when I was selecting a center was NAEYC accreditation. It's hard to compare programs; you should be able to hear positive things about any center, and it's hard to know you found a good one until you're already entrenched. But NAEYC accredited programs are relatively few. This accreditation was important to me for two reasons. A) you can't get that accreditation unless your curriculum is up to the association's high standards, and B) it is a lot of work to get and maintain, and thus shows that the center believes that "good enough" really isn't good enough; that they want excellence. The program is top-notch. I adore BY. Even more importantly, my children adore BY. More days than not, my daughter is disappointed when I come to pick her up. I hear "No, I'm not ready to go. We're just about to read another story/go outside/dance/ play in the imaginative play area." For me, that says everything.

We moved recently to franklin area and i was looking for a good daycare for my toddler. I speoke…read moreto many daycares and though ngcc only had part time availability at start , i still chose ngcc as i want some peace of mind when my toddler is in daycare. The food is prepared in house as opposed to other daycares who give frozen foods. I was assured my toddler will be getting fresh food with variety and she will be exposed to lot of cuisines. Activity wise also they teach them lot of things and i was surprised to see my toddler's vocabulary had suddenly increased and she could count, tell colors apart and alphabets.. I am happy with the move.. only con i would say the price changed steeply from 1 year to other and i wish the prices stay under 500 per week

We highly recommend Next Generation Children's Center at the Franklin location. Our daughter just…read morecompleted the Infant program and will be moving up to the Toddler group next month. Over the past 13 months she has bonded so well with her teachers and her peers and she has mastered many skills (both verbal and physical) along the way. The center's food menu has a great variety and, honestly, I feel less stressed not to have to worry about packing her lunch and subsequently she has learned not to be a picky eater at all. With both of us having 10+ hour work days including our commutes, it truly gives us a peace of mind knowing that our daughter is in good hands. The facility is very clean, convenient location for commuters, and the teachers are very knowledgeable. I'd recommend this facility to any parent looking for childcare.

We've had a wonderful experience with Circle of Friends. The teachers truly care about the…read morechildren, and it really shows in how they interact with them every day. Ms. Michelle is incredibly patient and caring. My son formed a strong bond with her, and she played such an important role in helping him transition into attending school. Because of her support and kindness, he now genuinely enjoys going to school, which means so much to our family. Mr. Roy is also fantastic! He's energetic, fun, and the kids absolutely love him. He brings so much positivity and excitement to the classroom. It's clear that the staff here are dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment for the children. We're very grateful for the care and attention they've given our son.

Amazing that this school is staying open for essential workers right now! Their program is unique…read moreand effective and they are clearly committed to serving the local community.

My son loves it at A Step in Time! The teachers are wonderful, well educated, caring and fun…read more They have Tumble Bus once a week which is great for the winter months. I feel good leaving my son in their care.