My 3 month old son was under Ly's care until a spot in a daycare within walking distance of my…read morehouse opened up. If we were a two-car family I absolutely would have kept him with Ly rather than moving him. I found her to be super knowledgeable and caring, and the kids under her care are happy and healthy. Her hours are awesome for working parents and her rates can't be beat. Definitely bummed we couldn't stay with her for longer - miss you, Ly!

My daughter's been going here for over 2 years now, and absolutely loves it. I couldn't imagine a…read morebetter daycare to send her to! Ly's taken her many years of experience and turned them into a warm environment that mixes learning and fun. There are many different toys and pretend-play items, and the kids enjoy plenty of time outside in her large backyard and occasional field trips to Spy Pond park. They also follow a curriculum that's tailored to each age range and focused on particular colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and words each month. Ly integrates them into their daily activities and makes learning fun for them! She also tries to incorporate different cultures on a regular basis through music, meals, and stories. Who knew you could get a 2 year old to eat so many ethnic dishes? Ly's consistently been a great resource to me as a new parent- she provides regular status updates/progress reports, and takes the time to answer any questions I have and offer advice on anything from teething to potty training! Her experience has been such an asset- she knows all of the tell-tale signs of various development stages and illnesses, which has helped me to be proactive. Mike also brings a ton of experience and insights to the table, and is just as helpful. Above all, it's clear that Ly truly loves the work she does. She treats each child as if they were her own, and as a mother, it's amazing to see that bond and know that my daughter is in good hands, happy, and loved while I'm at work every day.

They are the sweetest daycare facility ever. We switched from their Belmont location (We do not…read morerecommend the Belmont location). The Belmont location was small, teachers allowed another kid to bite our 9 month old x2 in one week and we switched locations right away. I was told the teachers have been "switched" around which is great but I still do not recommend. But this Arlington location... is AMAZING! They are incredibly attentive, organized, sweet and do a fantastic job! Thank you for all that you do!

My son has been with Sheila Vanessa and the rest of the Arlington Little Sprouts teachers since…read moreJuly 2021. I am so thankful for all of their love and support! They have a genuine love for each one of their children and their families! They have been awesome about communication and are very intuitive to the children in their care! They send me awesome pictures of my son doing fun activities and they really brighten my day! I am thankful for the whole Arlington Little Sprouts Team!

My daughter attends this daycare, and I'm impressed about how caring and attentive the staff are…read more They create such a lovely environment that Aiziya adjusted quickly and now talks about every teacher and child with admiration. Still, Miss Alissa is still her favorite teacher -- she's been incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. I'm grateful to have found a place where my daughter feels safe, happy, and loved. I found the school to be good not only in terms of nurturing, but also for Aiziya's development.

This daycare was infested with roaches that crawled all over the infant room , including the fridge…read morethat contains breast milk and formula. Do not send your children here if you want them to thrive. The director, Ms Mediocre Michelle, is passive aggressive and rude to not only staff but children as well. The building smelt like a dumpster , while a foul odor can be expected from time to time at a facility that changes diapers, the smell was intense and there where no sanitary precautions to minimize the smell. This daycare is extremely overpriced considering the quality of the enviorment is poor and how little the staff are paid and treated.

School is cool is our favorite child care: the teachers are all very professional and passionate,…read morethe educational program is so variable, every day our toddler brings home new things she's made, tells us new stories, at 2 she new the letters, at 3,5 she can read! They have highly professional teachers who come to give special classes like music, painting and yoga, our lo loves it all! They make birthday celebrations for each kid, place pictures on Instagram almost every day, and we love to see her happy face there. They make special projects for every single holiday, so the kids get to know the culture while doing arts & crafts. And our lo is always excited about going to "School is Cool", so that's the main reason we like it! She started at 1,5 and we only changed between locations in the "School is Cool" chain.

We have one child at School is Cool who has been there two years, and a second child about to…read morestart. School is Cool is a wonderful daycare and with plenty of options to choose from in the Brookline area, I am glad we chose this one. The staff are lovely and there is very little turnover, so you really get to know them as your little ones grow. Olesia took over as Director earlier this year and she is great, she makes such an effort with the kids activities and extra-curricular fun. This is one of the most cost effective daycares in the area, so there's no fancy app telling you what your child is up to every second of the day, and meals are not provided, but these are both things we happily live without. Just knowing our child is happy, safe and learning each day is everything we need.

We love this place. Our daughter started in infants and is now in toddlers. We tried to find a…read morecheaper option at one point but ended up deciding it's clear you get what you pay for. We couldn't leave and give up all the benefits now knowing how good things could be. The management and teachers at BH Mass Ave are superb. (They also bring in a professional musician/puppeteer for their music enrichment sessions.) We are alerted when even small minor incidents happen. There is an app which sends pictures and updates throughout the day. Our daughter loves her teachers which is so heart warming. We were referred to this location by our pediatrician who highly recommended the management (Daniella). After attending over a year, we would make the same recommendation. The only negative is the price. That said, they seem to have higher grade staff than some of the other places we have visited, which makes me happy if they are getting paid more. They definitely also have higher grade programming and classroom resources than other locations we saw. The facility is always clean etc. Highly recommended.

If we could this place a zero star, we would. Extremely poorly managed. So glad our son does not go…read morethere anymore! Would not recommend!

Above and beyond dedication to our child's health, safety and learning. The teachers are…read moreprofessional, classes are bilingual and even students who don't speak any Chinese at home learn to speak a second language. During the pandemic, Sunshine was quick to recognize the threat and react accordingly, but also quick to work with the state to reopen safely. I have heard from so many parents about their care center that took a huge cash deposit and suddenly closed for good with no refunds, or that operate extremely short hours each day. Sunshine's hours allow working parents to comfortably balance career and family. Our child loves to go to Sunshine, and is always bringing home something new that he learned. I can't say enough good things. Thank you, Sunshine!

We have been attending Sunshine for about 2 years now, and can't say enough nice things. Language…read moreexposure and a friendly, bright, happy play environment were my top needs for daycare/preschool. The administrators went above and beyond during the COVID shutdown with communication and flexibility. Their policies are all transparent and fair, and since my daughter has been back, she's regaining her Mandarin vocab and is healthy as a horse - hasn't had so much as a runny nose! We are planning to stay until she goes to elementary school and send our infant son when he gets a bit older.

We had put in a deposit to reserve a spot starting the summer of 2020, which obviously came and…read morewent and child care was out of the question. That said, we were still curious about what the status was, but have yet to hear a peep from anyone here. Our emails went unanswered and their voice mailbox is full. Not the kind of response from a place you are considering leaving your children. Not even one email update or call after a year? Really sad, because we live so close and I was looking for place where I could invest in our community and get to know more families in the neighborhood.

We have our two young girls at this school and really enjoy the staff, school, and neighborhood…read morefeel. We regularly see other parents walking kids to/from the school or around the neighborhood. The staff seem to genuinely care about our family.

I know it is only our third day at the Northpoint location, but I'm already in love…read more How did we get so lucky? This preschool is by-the-books perfect and if our 13 month could talk, he'd say "DAH" which means "I'm so happy here!" POTA is a Jewish preschool, modeled on the Reggio Emillia philosophy of letting children explore and experience rather than passively learn. This has been great to witness, as my son was in a different daycare for two weeks and while I liked the arts component there, he was more often following along and watching than going after the things that intrigued him. POTA has so many sensory exploration stations, and quiet nooks, plus big windows, wooden furniture and floors and colorful art all around. There are currently 6 kids in his class and 3 teachers, though there is room for up to 9 students at a time. Every day is a different art module. Today I was able to sit in during music with Mr. Owen, which was a short, sweet session of songs, movement, shakers and a stuffed dinosaur. Afterwards, the kids were given permission to explore his guitar. The most comforting part of this experience so far, apart from the fact that my son doesn't cry when I pick him up (which is a new thing) but just smiles and seems excited to see me, is the STELLAR communication from the staff. We were able to FaceTime our tour even before we moved to the area. We have received prompt replies to all emails. We've been mailed fridge magnets with helpful dates for social activities - yes, community is also a strong value of this school, and not just for the children! - as well as a welcome card from the teachers. The daily reports are thoughtful and clearly reflect what my son has eaten, when he has slept and how it went, and how many times he's gone to the bathroom. It isn't a drop-down menu like similar apps that daycares use, so I feel like the teachers are really paying more attention to what they report. The directors are easily reached by text or phone and also so prompt in replying to every question I've had. Lastly, I appreciate that the kids are learning about Jewish Holidays and that the calendar aligns so that we can celebrate as a family and not have my son miss any school. The teachers are called "morah" which is the Hebrew word for "teacher", so there is a slight exposure to Hebrew which is great since that is my son's first language, so far as we can tell. That being said, I think students of any religious/cultural background would highly benefit from this warm, supportive, attention-to-detail, beautiful school. It is a treasure.

My son has been attending Cambridge Preschool of the Arts (POTA) for the last 2 years and my family…read moreis so grateful for the love, support, and attention he has been receiving from the Morahs (teachers) and friends (and their families) he made at POTA. POTA has a great art-based and Reggio-inspired core curriculum and the weekly programs help my son to have an idea what to expect each day of the week. At the same time, Morahs help my son to be able to participate in these activities at his own pace. If he doesn't want to join the class for a certain activity, he would be given a specified amount of time and separate space to focus on other things. Also, I like that those art activities are used as a means to learn essential skills, and children get to enjoy the process while not being pressured to produce a final product to bring home. In addition, POTA has a great environment to provide outdoor play opportunities for children who love outdoor activities like my son. It's conveniently located right across from the North Point Park and Charles river and my son enjoys outdoor playtime almost every day and weekly class to learn about nature. I also love how easy it is to communicate with the school. I get updates from school with photos/videos of my son enjoying school and also details on meals/potty, etc. through a phone app. I can easily send/receive messages to/from Morahs throughout the day. I remember how pleasantly surprised I was after receiving my son's very detailed progress report prepared by his Morahs and in fact, I learned new things about my child from the report such as how he behaves differently when in school or in a group setting and it helped me understand my son and his personality better! POTA has helped my son grow so much in every aspect and I'm so happy and grateful to have found this school for my son.