2,166 Daycare Centers in Massachusetts

Parents report that while the staff is caring and the environment is clean, the center has significant administrative issues including lost documents and inconsistent communication. One reviewer notes that despite loving the teachers, the facility lacks reliability due to frequent closures with short notice and poor organizational practices.

The Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the loving and interactive teachers and director, reporting positive long-term experiences. However, some parents raise serious concerns about administrative issues, security incidents, safety protocols, high costs, and insufficient activities.

Several parents report highly positive experiences, citing clean facilities, engaging staff, and effective communication as key strengths. However, one reviewer details a negative experience involving a sudden enrollment change request that disrupted their child's routine.

Parents describe LITTLE LEADERS PREP SCHOOL as a great place for learning where staff members are consistently friendly and engaged with the children. Reviewers highlight the professionalism of the teachers and the value of daily updates, noting a positive experience for both parents and kids.

Parents praise the Mattapoisett YMCA's summer camp program, citing excellent staff, beautiful grounds, and happy children. However, there are serious concerns raised about lifeguard responsiveness and safety protocols at the pool.

All About Learning receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report significant positive developmental changes in their children, strong communication from teachers, and a family-centered approach to care. The center is well-organized and prepared children academically and emotionally for kindergarten.

Early Childhood Preschool in South Weymouth receives mostly positive reviews highlighting engaged staff, individualized curriculum, and strong parent communication. One negative review raises concerns about cleanliness and hygiene practices, contrasting sharply with five 5-star reviews praising the center's care and developmental activities.

Learn and Play Day Care Center in Roxbury receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational approach, and happy children. However, one parent reported serious concerns about cleanliness, excessive screen time, lack of education, and staff aggression, along with difficulty contacting the facility.

All About Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrived emotionally and academically at the center. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, excellent communication, welcoming environment, and strong preparation for kindergarten. One concern raised was excessive screen time during drop-off and pick-up.

One parent highlights the quality of the teaching staff, while others report significant administrative failures, including cashing application checks without follow-up and a complete lack of communication regarding enrollment status. These conflicting experiences suggest potential reliability issues despite positive feedback on staff.

One parent highlights improved security and organization under new leadership, while another appreciates the staff's kindness despite the building's poor condition. A third review alleges systemic corruption, including the misdiagnosis of children for financial gain and allegations of emotional and physical mistreatment.

Brighter Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, outdoor activities, and responsive owner Lily. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and develop strong bonds with teachers. One negative review cited poor communication when attempting to inquire about availability.

A parent notes that Ms. Lauren and Ms. Kathy provide a warm, professional environment with a comprehensive curriculum that balances structured lessons and free play, leading to strong academic, social, and emotional growth. Another reviewer highlights the affordable pricing, friendly staff, and engaging learning methods, while a single dissenting opinion cites unpleasant interactions with the staff.

One parent highlights the appealing, walkable neighborhood, while another describes serious allegations of neglect and unfair treatment toward a child with special needs. A third review provides a general description of the area's architecture and residential character.

A few parents highlight the center's dedicated staff, with one military family specifically praising Miss Ginny for her excellence. Reviewers note that the team genuinely cares for each child and family, creating a positive environment for multiple children.

VOC Early Education and Care at Mt. Carmel receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers and learning environment, though one parent reported concerns about billing practices during absences and classroom placement decisions.

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), a higher education institution, not a daycare center. The reviews are mixed, with most praising supportive staff, resources, and community engagement, while some criticize administrative inefficiency, staff rudeness, facility maintenance issues, and financial aid problems.

Tom Thumb Pre-School in Auburn, Massachusetts receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the warm, caring staff, strong curriculum, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Parents consistently highlight the director and teachers' attentiveness, communication, and ability to support children's emotional and educational development.

Parents consistently praise Live Y'ers Preschool Program at West Suburban YMCA in Newton for its warm, friendly staff and comprehensive programming. The preschool effectively prepares children for school, includes weekly swim lessons, and successfully adapted services during the recent NTA strike. The facility features well-maintained amenities including multiple pools, fitness equipment, and various classes in a welcoming, community-oriented environment.

Parents appreciate the facility's outdoor amenities and location near Lower Falls Park in Newton. The center offers various programs including dance classes and special events like Super Saturdays. The facility features landscaping, gardens, and multiple play areas suitable for children of different ages.