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Recent child care center reviews in Shirley, MA

Lori Warila

5.0

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

- Sherri E.

Northwest Childcare & Development Center

5.0

I have sent all three of my daughters to Northwest Childcare and Development Center! My oldest started in the Pre-K program and has been successful in her schooling since! (All of her teachers asked where she went to Pre-K because she was so advanced.) My younger two have gone through the entire...

- Care member

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

Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center

5.0

by far, this is the best center I have ever visited. The staff are warm and loving and always go the extra mile. They meet high standards and the facility is immaculate and safe. They are developmentally based which means my child is always grouped with his peers and his progress is assessed on a...

- Zak

Acorn Child Care Center

5.0

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

- Chris C.

Child care centers in Shirley, MA

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.


NANCY DAVENPORT

43 Peabody Rd, Shirley, MA

Nancy Davenport owns The Wonderful World of Children, a childcare provider that serves the community of Shirley MA. It offers a warm and loving environment and provides play-based and child-centered programs that develop children's social skills and mental growth. The center allows each child to...

Our school and childcare center is committed to providing a high quality early education program that serves infants through 5 years of age. We offer an environment that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.
5.0
"I have sent all three of my daughters to Northwest Childcare and Development Center! My oldest started in the Pre-K program and has been successful in her schooling since! (All of her teachers asked where she went to Pre-K because she was so advanced.) My younger...

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Oak Meadow School

Oak Meadow School

2 Old Pickard Lane, Littleton, MA

3.0

(2)

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


3.5

(2)

N.A.E.Y.C accredited, Mass Licensed. Our early education and care center is developmentally based, operates full-time (6:30 AM to 5:30 PM), year round, 5 days per week. Open enrollment. We care for infants through age 5. We use ASQ-3 "family completed child assessment system" and the Teaching...
5.0
"by far, this is the best center I have ever visited. The staff are warm and loving and always go the extra mile. They meet high standards and the facility is immaculate and safe. They are developmentally based which means my child is always grouped with his peers...

Zak


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...

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...

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...

Applewild School

Applewild School

120 Prospect St, Fitchburg, 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...

Together Family Child Care

Together Family Child Care

15 Alyssa Dr, Townsend, MA

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

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


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.


SPARE, NANO

12 William St, Fitchburg, MA

5.0

(1)

Nano Spare operates a licensed childcare facility located at 12 William Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The facility can accommodate a maximum of ten children comfortably. Nano Spare provides full-time/part-time, drop-in, before/after-school and emergency back-up care services in a safe, secure...
5.0
"Nano cared for both of my children from infancy until they started school. I could not have asked for better care and I can not say enough positive things about her as a caregiver. She has a great balance between providing structure and educational opportunities...

Tori H.


Teaching Wonders Child Lc

59b New Lancaster Rd, Leominster, MA

4.2

(5)

Teaching Wonders Child Lc. is a privately owned child care facility located at 59b New Lancaster Rd. Leominster, MA. Their establishment serves a maximum of 64 children per school year. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social...
5.0
"I have had 3 children graduate from Teaching Wonders from 18 years to currently enrolled. All three of my children started off as infants and grew up with these teachers.They have all been so loved. The staff is always smiling and very helpful especially at drop...

Christina


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.


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
"GCS prides itself on being the best first school experience, and I have to agree they fulfill that 110%. I had my oldest there for 2.5 years, and my youngest is there now. It is a true community of kind, compassionate people that value the whole child. In this...

Laura C


The Northwest Child Development Center

194 ARLINGTON ST, LEOMINSTER, MA

4.8

(5)

The Northwest CDC in LEOMINSTER, MA provides a balance of learning, academics, and playtime in their daily activities to nurture the children. They develop self-help, social, and cognitive skills through an age-appropriate curriculum that promotes social and cognitive development. They feature a...
5.0
"I am very happy with the teachers and care providers for the little kids at Northwest Child Development Center. The star is very friendly and my kid thoroughly enjoys each and every day at the facility with her friends. I also want to extend thanks to the awesome...

Tuhin


MOC Child Care and Head Start / Family Education Center provides center-based and home-based early education programs designed for pre-kindergarten students. The company also offers nutrition, family support, and special education services. MOC Child Care and Head Start / Family Education Center is...

Piccolo Mondo Child Care

680 Mechanic St Ste 150, Leominster, MA

Piccolo Mondo Child Care offers educational and challenging programs designed to encourage children to be healthy, intelligent, and contributing members of society. The center provides a safe and secured early childhood learning experiences.

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