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Recent child care center reviews in Ayer, MA

AYER KIDDIE DEPOT

5.0

Best thing I ever did was send my son here. No question. Staff so loving and fun! Thanks AKD!

- Sheryl B.

Oak Meadow School

5.0

We have four children, one in nearly every program level from Children's House to Middle School at Oak Meadow. We could not love this school, the staff, or the wonderfully diverse families more if we wanted to. Since I cannot keep my children with me forever and always, Oak Meadow is the next best...

- Hilary M

Village Common Children's Center

4.0

Just note that the school age is limited, they may not have room for half days or no school days. The infant toddler program is great as well as the preschool program.

- Katrina P.

Acorn Child Care Center

5.0

My son attended Acorn Child Care, and he loved it there! The staff is wonderful!

- Chris C.

Tammy Caruso

5.0

My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning something creative to keeps the kids...

- Danielle R

Child care centers in Ayer, MA

AYER KIDDIE DEPOT

33 Shirley St, Ayer, MA

5.0

(1)

AYER KIDDIE DEPOT located in Ayer, MA is accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts ages from 6 weeks to 12...
5.0
"Best thing I ever did was send my son here. No question. Staff so loving and fun! Thanks AKD!"

Sheryl B.


Ayer Community School

21 Washington St, Ayer, MA

Ayer Community School located in Ayer, MA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Part time and Full time Child Care, Before and After School Care for...

Oak Meadow School is an independent Montessori school, serving children from 15 months through grade 8. Rooted in the child-centered Montessori philosophy, Oak Meadow fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural awareness while nurturing children s spirits. A diverse community of...
5.0
"We have four children, one in nearly every program level from Children's House to Middle School at Oak Meadow. We could not love this school, the staff, or the wonderfully diverse families more if we wanted to. Since I cannot keep my children with me forever and...

Hilary M


Next Generation Children's Centers*

Next Generation Children's Centers*

9 Powers Road, WESTFORD, MA

Next Generation Children’s Center (NGCC) Westford, which opened its doors in 1996, was the second of ten NGCC private preschools opened across Massachusetts. The family of preschool learning centers was established after the founder was unable to find suitable childcare for her first grandchild.

Acorn Child Care Center

Acorn Child Care Center

439 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA


The Children's Center at Groton

The Children's Center at Groton

20 Joy Ln, Groton, MA

At the Children's Center at Groton, we view children as competent learners who come to us with ideas and theories. It is our role as educators to facilitate learning along with them through provocations, listening, documenting and asking open-ended questions. We believe that our environments are...

Perkins Child Development Center

Perkins Child Development Center

25 Creamery Rd., Lancaster, MA

The Perkins Child Development Center provides an enriched and engaging environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that encourages their imagination, challenges their thinking skills and enhances their social and language development. Our curriculum is based on the understanding of...

Together Family Child Care

Together Family Child Care

15 Alyssa Dr, Townsend, MA

Preschool or ages 2-5, full or part time; EEC licensed

The Busy Beehive Home Daycare

The Busy Beehive Home Daycare

15 Williams Ave., Westford, MA

Are you looking for high quality daycare services in a small group setting? At The Busy Beehive Home Daycare I want families to feel confident their child is in a safe, caring environment where their child loves to spend time learning and growing. I work towards cultivating a positive, fun...

Applewild Preschool at Devens

Applewild Preschool at Devens

27 JACKSON ROAD, Devens, MA

Applewild Preschool provides our youngest learners with a smart start. Here, we view children as powerful, capable and resourceful learners. Our year-round program is rooted in child-centered activities. Our curriculum builds upon the natural curiosities of our students and encourages hands-on...

Infant Toddler Childrens Center

Infant Toddler Childrens Center

149 Central ST, Acton, MA

ITC is a learning community where children from infants to school-age come together with experienced and responsive teachers to learn about themselves, each other, and the world. Focused on play-based learning, we know that children thrive when we respond to their pursuits and ideas, meet their...

Village Common Children's Center

5 Brookline St, Townsend, MA

4.0

(1)

The Village Common Children's Center provides a preschool and extended care program in Townsend, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
4.0
"Just note that the school age is limited, they may not have room for half days or no school days. The infant toddler program is great as well as the preschool program."

Katrina P.


Acorn Child Care Center

Acorn Child Care Center

439 LITTLETON RD, WESTFORD, MA

Starting at $366/mo

5.0

(1)

Acorn Child Care Center is family owned and operated. Juliana opened the center in the fall of 1991. Her two daughters Hillary and Carly both attended college and majored in Early Childhood and Psychology. They are both on site daily, usually working in a classroom. Carly is usually in...
5.0
"My son attended Acorn Child Care, and he loved it there! The staff is wonderful! "

Chris C.


Tammy Caruso

20 Crawford Way, Pepperell, MA

5.0

(1)

I am a mother of three girls under the age of 10, and own and operate a Massachusetts EEC-licensed family daycare, licensed for up to 8 children, with immediate availability! Contact me to arrange a visit. Large fenced in yard. I have been teaching in early childhood education for approximately 18...
5.0
"My son has been with Tammy since he was 4 months old, now 18 months old. Tammy has been an excellent daycare provider and made my transition back to teaching as a first time parent so much easier. She is caring, attentive, communicative, and always planning...

Danielle R


Steppingstones School

23 Gleasondale Rd, Stow, MA

5.0

(1)

The Steppingstones School provides preschool programs for pre-K and kindergarten-aged children in Stow, Massachusetts. They provide a secure environment where the children's holistic growth is encouraged through play-based and child-centered activities. The children are grouped together in age- or...
5.0
"quality and passionate staff and program. They've taught several children in my family over the years!"

Katie A.


Groton Community School

110 BOSTON RD, Groton, MA

5.0

(7)

Groton Community School is a nationally accredited, non-profit early childhood center. We are committed to interacting with each child as a unique individual and dedicated to giving each child and his/her family the most positive first school experience. We strive to be a community school in...
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about this school! It was hard to find a good fit for my son, who has some sensory processing difficulties. He fit right in at Groton Community School, and made leaps and strides in his development within the first six months. If...

Kaitlin P.


Lori Warila

3 Weatherbee Rd, Shirley, MA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"I wouldn't trust my young child to anyone but Lori. She's amazing."

Sherri E.


The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. at Abbot School located in Westford, MA offers Drop In Care, Before and After School care from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade, and After School care for grades six and seven. The center now provides Discounted Community Education classes for in-house families.

Infant Toddler Children's Center

Infant Toddler Children's Center

149 CENTRAL ST, ACTON, MA

Starting at $2114/mo

At ITC, we honor childhood. We offer a positive learning environment that focuses on the whole child through an emergent curriculum based on the dynamic interests of the children and their families. ITC celebrates the unique contribution of each child to our group. We take a constructivist...

Boxboro Children Center

723 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA

Established in 1987, Boxboro Children Center strives to provide quality care for young kids in a supportive environment. It promotes every child's goals, needs, and development. It gives importance to Readiness Skills that include language, science, math, and cooking. Additionally, it encourages...

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