I pick up my niece from NGCC twice a week and I wish there was a center like this around me for my…read morefamily. Every time I go in , it is so clean. Everyone at the front is friendly and helpful. They even helped me with questions for a childcare search in my area. They offer all meals in house and they do laundry! I don't pick up often but when I do I always feel welcome .

From the owner: Welcome to Next Generation Children's Center, located at 15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, Massachusetts…read more We offer full‑service daycare, preschool, and pre‑K programs for children ages 6 weeks through 8 years (and school‑age/aftercare options available). Our state‑licensed center blends nurturing care with a play‑based, developmentally appropriate curriculum across all domains -- social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. With multiple indoor play spaces and three age‑specific outdoor playgrounds, safety and engagement are our priorities. Serving families throughout Natick and surrounding communities like Wellesley, Wayland, Framingham, and Sherborn, we're committed to helping each child grow, learn, and thrive every day.

I have two children in preschool and toddlers at Creative Kids and they really enjoy it. They are…read morewell cared for and teachers adore them. My kids enjoy the art and music enrichment classes in addition to their daily activities. They are well fed and the kids enjoy the food. My older son is learning a lot in preschool/pre-K to prepare him for Kindergarten. The school is clean which makes me feel comfortable and secure. I am happy to send my kids there and would recommend to other families.

My 3 year old daughter loves this school. As a parent, I love it even more. This school has it…read moreall! Aside from academics, she's learning music, art, dance, gets regular exercise and loves her teachers. A huge selling point for me is the teachers speak multiple languages with the kids. My daughter is 3 and she's already speaking 3 languages: English, French and Russian!

Bright Horizons Wellesley has been a phenomenal experience for our family. We absolutely love this…read moreschool, our daughter has attended it from toddler room through k-prep. It is such an enriching environment filled with teachers who treat each child with intentional & individual care, celebrating who they are and helping them grow into who they will become. The teachers are incredible educators and our daughter comes home each day excited to share what she's learned. The director Amy is the center's bedrock, and she has fostered such a family-first culture. Leaving your little one each day at a place you feel so good about is everything. We are so grateful to everyone who makes the school the special place it is, and would choose it every time. Utmost recommendation.

Director Amy and Asst Director Rachel have been so warm with answering all our questions to ensure…read morewe are putting our children in the right childcare. It's not just daycare, but it's been such an educational and enriching experience having both my kids grow and learn here. Amy goes above and beyond to answer all my questions over phone or email or in-person. She is always energetic, sharp, and was able to find solutions to help our kids transition comfortably to school. The lead teacher Taylor has been so thorough and responsible with our kids. She always has detailed updates and navigates through challenges when my kids have tantrums. I've interview so many schools, and BH Wellesley has been top-notch in every aspect- from responsiveness to cleanliness to education to integrity to staff. I can't say enough good things about this place.

The best decision we could have made was to choose DCLC for 3 of our kids. We have been associated…read morewith the program for over 7 years now. The program has truly been a second home to our entire family. Alicia DiDuca is the heart and soul of the program, who, along with Mrs. Joanne and Ms. Marisa, made it an incredible success. The per-school program is structured with routine activities, but at the same time allows the children to explore, and venture out, thereby developing their sensory, auditory and visual senses. The children are physically active every day outdoors. They also participate in Happy Feet soccer pre-school program and are frequently visited by a variety of children's musical acts. Us as parents and our children are very fortunate to have DCLC in our lives. I highly recommend it to everyone!!!

We are so thankful for the positive, loving, enriching experience my daughter had during her time…read moreat DCLC. The two most important factors I was seeking in a childcare/preschool environment for my toddler were 1. a place that she was excited to return to each day, and 2. a director who had excellent communication skills and knew what they were doing. I found that DCLC exceeded all of my expectations and at the most reasonable price in the area. We could tell from day one that DCLC was a special place as they took extra steps to ensure a smooth transition during our first week. Alicia (the owner/director) and her staff are some of the most clean/organized, kindhearted, intelligent people I've ever met. My daughter learned, among other things; manners, her body parts, counting, the alphabet, sharing, painting/coloring, and hit so many other wonderful milestones during her time there - things that I was too exhausted to teach her at the end of a work day. In addition to everything they taught my daughter, they were also incredibly helpful to me as a parent when I'd inquire about local weekend activities, toddler sleeping habits, how to enforce good behavior at home, food questions, etc. I felt 100% comfortable and confident with them as my main resource for general parenting questions because they were up-to-date on the newest educational/behavioral training and had many years of experience. During the first of this winter's blizzards when DCLC (which follows Newton Public School closings) was closed, Alicia sent out an email that morning to all parents with several ideas for indoor activities that we could do with our kids - it was so thoughtful and helpful, and I remember thinking to myself "wow, she really truly cares about me as a parent and my daughter as her student, and wants us all to have an easy fun day today." There was zero staff turnover during our time there, DCLC follows very clear and simple policies standard for most local daycares/preschools, and we found the other families to be as equally pleased as we were. The care, attention, and curriculum that we found with DCLC is unmatched by local daycare centers, or any other in-home daycare programs we could find in the area. The experience we had was top-notch and really hard to find elsewhere, and, having recently moved away, we miss DCLC very very much.

Excellent. Two of my kids are here they love it. Very happy with the teachers and the program. Kids…read moreare well looked after. It's a safe environment. They learn so many things and great network of parents too.

Poorly organized!! After touring and several days of speaking to them they confirmed a spot for my…read moretwo kids, they then said that the spots weren't available and they had gotten me confused with another parent. I had already notified all of the other prospective daycares and this is leaving me with no child care. Glad I won't be taking my kids here if they can't keep track of people. If you look at their google reviews it appears that communication is a constant issue for them.

Morning Playtime is a well-known, popular playgroup in Dedham. Over the past few years I've met a…read morelot of moms who sent their kids there- either before they were old enough for preschool, or as a 1 or 2 day a week enrichment in addition to preschool, or as an alternative to a preschool. I've always heard great things, so I jumped at the chance to send my son when she had an opening. They do crafts, sensory play, puzzles, instruments, dress up, chalkboard, storybooks, felt boards, playdoh, sand table, painting, shaving cream play, tower building, songs, and on and on. There's a new theme every month (this month: polar animals). Every day when I pick up my son I hear about all the fun they had. They do have circle time and talk about letters and numbers, always in a playful and imaginative environment, with mixed ages from 2-4. The other great thing about Morning Playtime is plenty of outdoor play every day, even in snow, which is so wonderful for kids. I love the fun my son has there- and I do think it is education- play is how kids learn at this age. I first met Elizabeth McKenna when she taught a children's art class at Mother Brook Arts Center. I saw how much she truly enjoys spending time children and developing a rapport with them. She is engaging and hands-on. If you are looking for a half-day program for young kids, Morning Playtime is a great choice.

You can't find a more sincere and competent care-giver for your children. Elizabeth is always…read morefully-engaged with the children and introduces new themes consistently. Both of my children benefited from her care and adore her!! And initially, when I was a new mom, Elizabeth was supportive, guiding and always patient with me. I couldn't have been luckier to have found her.

Kathy and Shannon are wonderful caretakers and extremely kind people! They love what they do and…read morehave been wonderful in caring for our toddler. They provide meals and lots of fun games and have a great outdoor area for when the weather is nice!

Kathy and Shannon are incredible! I was hesitant about returning to work as a first time mother and…read moreafter visiting with them, I felt such a relief at the wonderful environment they create. Not only does my child have a consistent nap and feeding schedule, but Kathy and Shannon make the effort to provide helpful suggestions as you navigate all of the changes a baby goes through from clothing sizes, diaper sizes, feeding, teething, etc. Also, they take the children outside each day and share photo updates so you can see what they are learning! The personal touches and socializing for both children and parents is unparalleled. Our child has created new friendships, my husband and I have met other new parents to hang out with. Our child truly enjoys each day at Tiny Tots and is thriving. Thanks again Kathy and Shannon for all that you do!

We greatly appreciated our time at Happy Child. The arts & crafts projects were phenomenal, and the…read moremusic and martial arts classes were fantastic. The provided bfast, lunch and snack were also very convenient. We will miss our time there!

We've been so happy with the education, care, and love that Happy Child has provided to our child…read more She has been coming to the Happy Child pre-K program for the past two years, since she was 3. She looks forward to coming in every day and her language and math skills have blossomed since she began here. The curriculum is excellent and keeps our little one busy while ensuring she feels prepared and confident to start Kindergarten next year. We will miss you, Happy Child!