My son has been going to this preschool since February 2015. He just loves it. The teachers are all…read morevery caring and supportive. He was four years old when he started, so preparation for kindergarten and socialization with other preschoolers was key. I have seen him gain so much self condidence and independence. He runs in his classroom each day eager to meet his friends. It is so cute to see. At the end of the day, he is never ready to leave. He's having so much fun. This is our last month at Shrewsbury Children's Center and I will miss the all teachers and staff. I feel my child has had a wonderful learning experience at this school and would highly recommend it for children of any age. He is ready and excited to be starting Kindergarten in the fall.

From the owner: Shrewsbury Children's Center, a day care center in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, provides a safe,…read morestimulating, and enjoyable environment for infants to preschoolers. Our infant care programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for your infant while you are at work. The staff provides care based on your child's individual needs, temperament, and schedule. Shrewsbury Children's Center (SCC) is a family-owned and operated center offering a variety of early learning programs. The business was established in 1982 as a preschool program, but soon expanded to include full day care for preschoolers and toddlers. To ensure that your questions or concerns are immediately addressed, the owners are on location every day. During your child's time with us, the staff observes the classroom and deals with any issues that arise. One of our center's most notable milestones was in 1997, when we were named the leading agency for new community partnership for children's programs by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Our new title led to new responsibilities, including administering funds to improve quality and affordable child care and education programs in collaboration.

If I could give zero stars I would…read more My son attended Strawberries Early Learning Center for just two days and in that short time I witnessed clear signs of neglect and unprofessionalism that no parent should ever experience. On the first day he was sent home in a full diaper despite me providing diaper ointments and clearly stating in the enrollment forms and verbally that he has extremely sensitive skin. By the second day he came home with a severe painful diaper rash with peeling skin. I was heartbroken. When I calmly raised my concerns to the director instead of taking accountability or even expressing concern for my child's health she retaliated and removed my son from the daycare on the spot. As I was leaving she clapped her hands at me called me crazy and threatened to call the police while I was already walking off the property with my son. Her behavior was loud degrading and completely unprofessional. A 51A report has now been filed by a Worcester police officer who was also shocked by the photos of my son's condition. I have also filed complaints with the Department of Early Education and Care and will be pursuing further action with MCAD EEOC and the BBB. And this is just my experience not everyone will have the same one but I'm posting this because no one should let all the positive reviews blind them. Every year the daycare asks parents to leave reviews on Google because that's how they boost their enrollment numbers. Do your own research ask questions and trust your gut.

If you're looking for child care I really can not recommend Strawberries Early Learning Center…read moreenough! They are so hands on, have a curriculum, send updates through out the days from photos, what they eat and when they use the bathroom. Daycare was scary for both My son and I and they have make this transition so easy and comfortable for us! He loves his teachers and always comes home with art he's made. I just can't thank them enough, I feel so comfortable dropping him off knowing he's in good hands

We LOVE first friends!!! Our son started in the infant room as a 5 month old and the ladies in the…read moreinfant room cheryl, lena and martha took care of him as they would their own kids! They are so sweet and friendly. When i lost my job they were very accommodating to change him to part time and then when i got a job they changed him to full time right away. The building is old but that doesn't matter at all... the teachers are what matters. Best daycare in the area. And affordable compared to others. :)

*disclaimer - this review is only about the Preschool II room*…read more My daughter's last day at First Friends was last Friday, mercifully. If there was an option to give zero or negative stars, believe me I would. Please note, my daughter does not have special needs, but one of the recurring issues is that she tends to get distracted while having a meal with other people, whether it be with our family or with other children. We noted that the first week she was there, she did not eat the entire lunch we sent with her (lunch is not provided by the center). We did not send a seven course meal, it was usually chicken nuggets, some kind of fruit, yogurt, and a juice box - items that my daughter has eaten time and time again. We spoke with the Director and her teachers about this, repeatedly. Time and time again, she came home with parts of her lunch either not touched or partially finished. There was even one day where she came home with everything except a small cup of applesauce. Someone at First Friends, through their years of education and experience thought that it was completely appropriate for a four year old to have a cup of applesauce for lunch. Both my wife and I made repeated requests of the Director to retrieve copies of the health records we gave to them - never received them. On our daughter's last day, her teachers completely ignored both my wife (who picked up our daughter) and my daughter. This is a telling sign that if you express any concerns as a parent, not only will they be ignored, so will you. Try not paying for a day and you'll have enough "statements" from First Friends to heat your place for a day. It is glaringly obvious that this center primarily exists to make money, NOT care for your children. As a parent, my advice is this, if you love your preschool-age children, DO NOT send them here.

Lilliput is a fabulous center, that both of my children have attended.( One currently enrolled for…read morethe 2018/2019 year). Their staff and curriculm are phenomenal, and my children have thrived in their care. Highly Recommended!! - Chrissy, a blessed mom of two.

I have joined my 3 years old son this year and Principal Linda and her colleagues were so nice and…read morewarm during the initial tour and Open house. Principal Linda's experience in the filed of education is equals to my age. I was a big fan of her ethics and principles. Linda and her daughters will be looking after the school so its family owned school( not a business). I am happy and impressed the way she evaluated my son and gave the suggestions for after school.She knows most of the kids name .Class rooms were bright and colorful with lot of educational toys and books. Finally i loved the tuition structure it was economical , for extended day care she charges per hour which is fantastic. I recommend to all the parents who are thinking to start their kids for the preschool.

M daughter has been going there since she was an infant. I could not be happier with the staff and…read morewhat my daughter has learned over the years. She has fun and loves her teachers. And that is the most important factor in choosing a daycare. Thank you Up, Up and Play!

Please do send your child here! This place use to be great but has gone hill in the last three…read moreyears that my child has attended here. There is times when I was picking up my child and the teachers are all on there phones and ignoring all of the children right Infront of me. Children would be fighting over a toy and the teachers would be chatting away just ignoring the whole situation. Not having proper ratios for teacher to children. There is a huge turn over rate for teachers, I know something was weird when all the great teachers left the facility and were replaced. The state that the school is a Montessori school, but I hardly ever saw anything of that matter. The school randomly decided to close for a whole week for the week of fourth of July. They gave the parents a months notice. I reached out to the director about how I was not able to get this time off. Being a single mother. She didn't care and was super rude to me. There is no structure in this facility and its sad because it use to be a great day care. Please do not send your children here.

Honestly this ymca isn't necessarily bad but it very old and run down compared to the other ymcas…read morein the area. Another annoying occurrence is that it takes weeks/if not months for something to be fixed (example the sensors in the sauna) There is a group of older gentlemen who continuously talk about the saunas/stream baths in their original country of origin. They continuously mess around with the heat sensors at the YMCA claiming the sauna here isn't "hot enough" as it is in their country of origin. They in turn mess up the sauna and put it out of commission for weeks/if not months.

The facility is in an alarming state of disrepair - particularly the mens' showers. The older men…read morealso prance around the showers and locker rooms completely naked, like it's a gay bath house. They need to be told to cover up.

Staff is super nice . The kids love it here and come home…read morealways talking about there day friends and teachers. Everyone is so friendly and always welcoming 10/10(:

Absolutely LOVE the staff the director the setting the school. My son has been here for a little…read moreover 3 years now & the staff always make sure to treat him like their own child, I think he loves them just as much as he loves me lol a couple days home with me and he begs to go back to school. I would recommend them 100X I am going to be so sad when my son is off to kindergarten next year