Happy Child Preschool/Day Care Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 01191 Chestnut Street, Newton, Massachusetts MA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Happy Child Preschool/Day Care Center in Newton, Massachusetts consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, stable teaching staff, family-oriented environment, and comprehensive included amenities. Parents highlight the center's longevity (30+ years), low staff turnover, thoughtful activities, nutritious meals prepared on-site, and strong sense of community as key differentiators from chain daycares.
We’ve been part of the Happy Child Daycare family for almost two years, and it was a wonderful experience for both of our children. Our son started in the infant room and is now in the toddler class, and our daughter has grown through the preschool program. The infant and toddler teachers are truly amazing—warm, nurturing, and caring. They create a loving environment while also providing a great balance of routine and engaging activities. From nature walks and music twice a week to outdoor play and creative projects, our son has absolutely thrived. The preschool program has also been good, offering just the right mix of structure and play. What makes Happy Child so special is the variety and thoughtfulness of the activities—yoga, karate, music, nature walks, and even water play in the summer. Beyond the classroom, the sense of community is strong. Events like the “Back to School” celebration, Thanksgiving potluck, and the winter puppet show bring families together and make everyone feel connected. Happy Child has been a great place for our kids to learn, grow, and build lasting memories. We’re so grateful for our time at Happy Child.
We have been a Happy Child family for the past 6 years. The teachers and directors are top notch, evidenced by the fact that Happy Child has been in operation for over 30 years. The hours are reasonable for working parents, and breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the monthly fees. Also included are daily activities that vary, but may include music, yoga, and martial arts. More importantly, you are treated like family when your child attends Happy Child. We had a child in Happy Child during the pandemic, and they handled the precautions and state-mandated restrictions so thoughtfully. The peace of mind of knowing that your kids are safe, happy, and loved when you leave them at Happy Child is priceless.
Our 5-year-old daughter is graduating from Happy Child, and it's honestly hard to put into words how lucky we feel to have found this place. She’s been there since she was 2, and over the past three years, it’s become like a second home for her—and for us. The teachers are absolutely amazing. They’re kind, patient, and truly go above and beyond to care for each child. They’ve always been thoughtful and flexible, and we’ve felt supported every step of the way. What we love most is how much they offer beyond the basics—music classes (twice a week!), yoga, martial arts—all included, no extra charge. The kids get tons of outdoor time at nearby playgrounds, and during the summer, they do regular water play, which our daughter looked forward to every week. They make learning fun too—teaching numbers, letters, spelling, even simple reading, all woven into their daily activities in a way that feels playful and natural. And as working parents, having lunch provided every day has been such a huge help. One less thing to worry about! Happy Child really lives up to its name. Our daughter was always excited to go, and we’ll always be grateful for the care, joy, and learning she experienced there. We’ll miss it so much!
Happy Child is a wonderful preschool and daycare center. Our daughter was her for just a year, but made many precious memories. Teachers are caring and considerate, and it is a worry-free environment for children. Meals are included, and many activities as well, including daily music sessions. There are several events to connect with other families, and the final graduation ceremony was lovely. Highly recommended.
Roman was really helpful and understanding when I enrolled my daughter. He worked around my job schedule which was a relief. All the teachers were amazing and I loved how they had so many actives for the children. Really recommend this child care!!