My son attended the school for 2 years and from ages 3-5. The teachers are very/very mature,…read morecaring, and organized. Their arts and crafts followed the seasons, events, and holidays. I was consistently impressed with the art work he brought home. In addition, the children would write their own names-every day. This repetition gave him confidence and joy to write. The Director is very accessible, friendly and hand-on. I would highly recommend this preschool.

My daughter has been in the preschool program for a year and my son just entered the toddler…read moreprogram last month. I am impressed every single day at how the director and teachers pour their heart and soul into what they do. I love how every week is an interesting theme and the kids come home with multiple creative projects that they make each day. In addition, the toddlers focus on learning 2-3 letters and a number each month along with a shape and a color and the preschoolers practice tracing their names, letters, and numbers along with scissor skills and lacing. The teachers are so wonderful and nurturing and the kids are stimulated, learning, having fun, and so proud of themselves. I couldn't be happier with this school.

If you are considering child care, look no further. PTLC is an outstanding local option. Please…read moretake note of these bullet points below, and if interested, read my continued review below them, - Safe - Professional Staff - Educational - Interactive - Sanitary / Clean - Modern - Organized - Cost Friendly Our small family moved to Winthrop last year. Upon moving, my wife and I landed full-time jobs downtown. Both of our jobs required us to work in person, so we needed care for our son. During our search for child care, a couple of our friends recommended PTLC. We couldn't be more thankful for that recommendation. Our son is treated and cared for as if he is their own. Everyday I go to work, I know he is safe and enjoying himself. There is challenging curriculum and lot's of artistic activities. There has been a significant increase in my son's development since starting at PTLC. Lastly, the owner Andrea truly makes this place a gem. She's great with the kids and handling the business. PTLC has been in her family for 28 years now. Her pride in that tenure resonates with how she runs the center. I could write plenty more, but I think this is a good start. If you're considering PTLC, please feel free to reach out to me directly.

We have had an exceptional time being apart of the Pleasant Time Learning Center family! We have…read morenothing but great things to say about our experience. Our child is truly thriving under the wonderful care of Andrea and her team! Pleasant Times has an interactive curriculum with thoughtful, themed lesson plans every day. We love that they use BrightWheel the app so we can always see what our little one is up to during the day! PTLC has been a life saver during the quarantine, we are both essential workers and we're floundering to figure out how we'd both be able to keep working. Pleasant Times continues to love and care for our child while making us feel safe and comfortable with all the virus regulations. Safety and cleanliness has been their top priority and we sincerely appreciate it!!! Thank you PTLC!!!!

I joined the waitlist for Northeast Montessori while I was three months pregnant, and when my baby…read morewas one month old, I was offered an infant spot for January. I immediately paid the required deposit on August 18. After submitting payment, I received no confirmation or acknowledgment -- not even an automated receipt -- which was concerning given that the payment form collected card details directly. From August 18 to November 1, I reached out multiple times seeking updates. I called the school twice and was advised both times to follow up by email. I sent three separate emails during that period and received no response. In those messages, I asked for confirmation of my deposit, a tour of the facility (as I had not yet seen the space), and an invoice for my records. The invoice was particularly important because I work in research and needed proper documentation to submit for my employer's childcare credit reimbursement. When I initially asked about scheduling a tour, I was told the floors were being waxed and that someone would follow up once tours resumed. However, no one ever reached back out. By November 1 -- just a month before returning to work -- and still with no communication, I sent a polite but direct email asking about the status of my child's enrollment and inquiring about the refund policy, since the contract stated deposits were nonrefundable. The reply I finally received was short and stated that the refund would be processed, citing personal circumstances as the reason for the lack of communication. While I empathize with anyone facing family health challenges, it's concerning that there appeared to be no administrative backup or system in place to maintain communication with parents -- particularly when planning infant care around a return-to-work schedule. As a solo parent who paid a significant deposit in good faith, this experience left me disappointed. Reliability, clear communication, and professionalism are essential when it comes to infant care, especially for working parents. I'm sharing this so future parents can use their time wisely and avoid being put in a position of having to scramble to find childcare just weeks before returning to work -- especially when you've done your part by being proactive and organized in securing a spot for your child.

my son went to the Northeastern Montessori school in revere MA for 3 years and I couldnt have been…read morehappier. i had initially taken him to another very known private school in the area and he cried every single day. we changed him to NEM and he stopped crying within 4 days. classes are small and the teachers are seasoned/experienced educators. there was not a day i felt uncomfortable leaving my little one there. my son loved all his teachers, specially Ms Kathy and Ms Totto. he walked in there every day like he owned the place. He would come home talking about things like Martin Luther King, Animals, continents, celebrations around the world etc, when he was in preschool which i thought it was awesome because you could tell they were not only playing but also learning. this is not something they do in all preschools As some of them just limit the children to playing. my son stills talks about going back. i was able to bond with other moms that I still see once in a while for birthdays and we all miss the school and the teachers. Another positive Is that they take very seriously keeping the students and teacher healthy. The school owner does not play around when it comes to mitigating any virus outbreaks. she is very strict with this policy which I liked. My only complain is the admin part of the school. I dont think they have a person dedicated to it 100% of the time so its a little bit of a challenge When you need something. you just have to insist and it will get done but you have to be on top of it. if you are considering this school, def give them a chance. its a small school that takes pride on caring and educating children, which at the end of the day its what matters.

We had our son going to this daycare since he was 1 y.o. (after switching from another daycare in…read moreWinthrop where we had a very unpleasant experience). The staff, Director and the owner were very nice and very responsive to all of our demands. Most teachers are great, attentive and are very caring. We have seen parents communing from northern neighborhoods here as well. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good quality child care in Winthrop or around.

From the owner: Bright Beginnings Learning Center offers programs that encourage continuous learning and growth…read moreexperiences. We give children the opportunity to learn based on the developmental level of the group and the individual strengths and needs of the child. Through play and active learning, our activities promote optimal physical, emotional, cognitive and social development while teaching respect for oneself and others; ultimately building positive self-esteem. Bright Beginnings Learning Centers offers Infant, Toddler and Pre-School programs. We are a group childcare center licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).

Every parent wants the best for their child, at the Harbor City School every teacher is providing…read moreexactly that! Our daughter had been in different care centers before; more expensive and less nurturing than all that HCS provides. After 2 years our daughter has made great new friends, looks forward to school each day, and we continue to see her personality and skills grow. Being able to drop off my daughter and not worry that she is being safely watched with care is however the most important thing that HCS has provided to our family each day.

My son started at Harbor City School fall of 2018 just before he turned three, after spending…read moreone-on-one time with a beloved babysitter. The teachers have kindly helped him transition to a group setting, build independence and make new friends. My husband and I live in Eastie and work downtown, and we feel privileged to be able to drop him off on our way to and from the T stop, following a nice walk through the park. The co-op structure welcomes parents in, to help out, but also to observe, which I find tremendously comforting. As a mom who also has a full-time office job, those days in the classroom are incredible. And unlike many preschools, Harbor City offers a schedule that actually works with my 9-5 hours. We'll be back next fall for pre-K!

I'm not surprised that these five reviews are over six months old…read more As it is now, this school is neither close to Montessori expectations nor close to where it stood before. My children attended for over three years, and I pulled them out after this school year started. Things have changed: The new director, Ms. Judy Cavanaugh is both immature and unprofessional and very disappointing in the way she treats children. Another head teacher, Ms. Shante, who was my child's teacher has poor manners and transfers "negative emotions" to children. I witnessed how she treats children in several occasions and felt extremely disappointed. In general, many staff members and teachers who function at below zero level and demonstrate so both by the way they treat children and unprofessional demeanor. The environment is extremely negative.

I love Torit! Children are engaged and it is evident that their individual learning styles are…read morehonored. My children come home telling me so many stories about their day, what they are learning. I've observed that my children are learning, not just about math-language-etc., but about the world around them. That is beyond price. We made the right decision choosing this school. I tell everyone I know how valuable Torit is.