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Recent family child care reviews in Northampton, MA

Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

5.0

The teachers in this program are all warm, experienced, and highly educated. The facility and materials are beautiful and the child:teacher ratios in the classrooms are exceptional. The teachers include full-time music and art teachers with dedicated studio classrooms.

- Martha C.

Free To Be A Child

5.0

We're on our second child enrolled at Free to be a Child and it's a truly extraordinary program. Lise is a talented teacher who knows how to ask just the right questions to encourage a child to take their thinking or interest a step further. Kids have lots of time outside (even more since COVID,...

- Sarah R.

Amherst Montessori School

5.0

My two daughters love coming to school everyday at AMS! My oldest is in the Children's House program and my youngest is in the Young Toddler classroom. The teachers are loving and engaging and truly make every child feel special and respected. I am so proud of the level of independence and mastery...

- Mama

Tender Hearts Family Day Care

5.0

This is not your ordinary daycare center, its a loving home where children are nurtured and carefully cared for. They are a very caring family. You will be very impressed with them.

- Maria M

Our Lady's Child Care Center

5.0

I spent quite a long time researching daycare centers and home care providers in the Easthampton MA area. I choose Our Lady of the Valley because all of the providers there seemed like they loved their jobs and the buildings were secure (you wouldn't believe how many places leave doors open). My...

- Audrey M.

Family child care in Northampton, MA

Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill

28 LYMAN RD, Northampton, MA

5.0

(1)

The Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill is a campus-based program providing high quality early education and child care to Smith College employees and members of the surrounding communities. The program offers part- and full- time enrollment for infants, toddlers, and...
5.0
"The teachers in this program are all warm, experienced, and highly educated. The facility and materials are beautiful and the child:teacher ratios in the classrooms are exceptional. The teachers include full-time music and art teachers with dedicated studio...

Martha C.


People's Institute Child Care provides childcare programs to the community. The programs are designed to allow each child to discover more about themselves and their world around them. The center presents a variety of play experiences promoting motor coordination.

Community Action @ Vernon St.

56 VERNON ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA

Community Action @ Vernon St. in Northhampton, Massachusetts seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 58 children from infants to preschool.

Jackson St After School Program

286 PROSPECT ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA

Jackson St After School Program at 286 Prospect St, Northampton, MA provides children endearing activity areas where they will always feel welcome to come learn and play. Their unique child care approach seeks to impart a lasting love for learning that help prepare their students for academic...

Free To Be A Child

Free To Be A Child

Corticelli Street, Florence, MA

5.0

(3)

Free to be a Child is a home-based, Reggio-inspired program for a mixed-age group of homeschoolers and preschoolers, run by Lise McGuinness. FtbaC currently serves children 3 through 13 years old. Homeschooling your child, but need child care while you work? I'd love to work with you. Your...
5.0
"We're on our second child enrolled at Free to be a Child and it's a truly extraordinary program. Lise is a talented teacher who knows how to ask just the right questions to encourage a child to take their thinking or interest a step further. Kids have lots of...

Sarah R.


Amherst Montessori School

Amherst Montessori School

27 Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA

5.0

(1)

Amherst Montessori School is a warm and supportive community that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our teachers skillfully guide and challenge children toward confidence, independence, leadership, and compassion. Children six months through sixth grade build powerful connections in mixed-age...
5.0
"My two daughters love coming to school everyday at AMS! My oldest is in the Children's House program and my youngest is in the Young Toddler classroom. The teachers are loving and engaging and truly make every child feel special and respected. I am so proud of the...

Mama


Renaissance Preschool

Renaissance Preschool

867 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA

The Renaissance School a morning preschool program serving families with children 2.9 - 5 years old. Children are welcome to enroll anytime during the academic school year, as soon as they become 2.9 yrs old. Our preschool is located on the northern edge of the University of Massachusetts,...

Courtney Brown

Courtney Brown

520 Riverglade Drive, Amherst, MA


Free To Be Childcare

Free To Be Childcare

Rocky Hill, Hadley, MA

"FREE to Be Childcare on rocky hill road cozy house sits full of love, kids, cats and a friendly dog. Waldorf inspired loving care Healthy vegetarian meals included, focused on learning to love fruits and vegetables (I can serve vegan, gluten free, sugar free or any other diet...

Nonotuck Community School

Nonotuck Community School

221 Riverside Dr, Florence, MA

Nonotuck Community School curriculum is play-based and inspired by progressive early childhood education theory. Curriculum emerges from the children s interests and is sparked by their teachers enthusiasms. We emphasize community, emotional intelligence and resilience and provide ample...

Blessed Sacrament School

Blessed Sacrament School

21 Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA

Blessed Sacrament Preschool offers separate programs for 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Full day and half day programs are available as well as a 2-5 day per week option for 3 year olds and a 3-5 day per week option for the 4 year olds. Our Preschool uses a curriculum that promotes learning through...

Tender Hearts Family Day Care

123 Logtown Rd, Amherst, MA

5.0

(1)

Tender Hearts Family Day Care offers childcare and preschool programs for the community of Amherst, Massachusetts. The center gently guides the child’s first steps away from home and provide them with skills they will need to succeed in their years of elementary school and beyond.
5.0
"This is not your ordinary daycare center, its a loving home where children are nurtured and carefully cared for. They are a very caring family. You will be very impressed with them."

Maria M


Our Lady's Child Care Center

35 Pleasant St, Easthampton, MA

5.0

(1)

Our Lady's Child Care Center provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Easthampton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. Our Lady's Child Care Center accommodates part-time care schedules...
5.0
"I spent quite a long time researching daycare centers and home care providers in the Easthampton MA area. I choose Our Lady of the Valley because all of the providers there seemed like they loved their jobs and the buildings were secure (you wouldn't believe how...

Audrey M.


Clown Around Preschool & Daycare Center

31 Gunn Rd, Southampton, MA

5.0

(1)

The Clown Around Preschool provides preschool and a before- and after-school care program for children in Southampton, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
5.0
"We love clown around, my son wakes up each morning hoping for it to be a school day. Barbara and Lynn do a great job making the children's space welcoming and enjoyable. The outside playground is outstanding!"

Kayla M.


All About Learning, LLC

287 Russell St, Hadley, MA

5.0

(1)

A local mall Child care facility with two sites. One site is in Amherst and one is in Hadley, Mass. Both centers enroll approximately 40 children each. Opened our doors in 1989 ( 26 years of experience) and through the years have earned an excellent reputation. We now are servicing some children...
5.0
"I was very nervous about enrolling my son in daycare. As a newly single mom, I wasn't quite sure how I would feel about dropping him off with strangers, and how I could trust anyone to take care of him the way that I can. Judy and I sat down and she assured me...

Beth F.


SHIRLEY MARIE GUERTIN

495 Burts Pit Rd, Florence, MA

5.0

(1)

Shirley Marie Guertin provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Florence, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical...
5.0
"A++ i could not expect better;; kind, open communication. concern and care for my child.Her social + cognitive skills have improved dramstically.she loves her time there.The owner takes an interest in every child"

Thomas R


Brighter Beginnings Child Care, LLC

411 Granby Rd, South Hadley, MA

3.7

(3)

Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Brighter Beginnings Child Care encourages children to unfold their personalities and abilities. It provides a nurturing and understanding environment for children. It offers an independent early childhood program that promotes the physical, emotional, and...
5.0
"I have two children who are enrolled in the program at BBCC we LOVE it! My children are learning color,numbers and more!"

Lillian E.


Busy Bee Home Daycare

25 Portland Street, Holyoke, MA

I am a licensed family child care provider in Holyoke, MA. I have one opening for full or part-time ages 12 months and up. Before and after school welcome. Activities for the children include outdoor play, story time, arts and crafts, song and dance and many more. Nutritional meals and snacks are...

Ms. Shirley's NeighborSchool

Ms. Shirley's NeighborSchool

495 Burts Pit Rd, Florence, MA

Ms. Shirley's NeighborSchool is a licensed home daycare in Florence, MA. As a parent, figuring out child care can feel daunting. Especially if you're trying to find child care for the first time. You want something that feels right, something that's going to give you the peace of mind that your...

Beaudoin Village Early Education & Child Care Center is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Holyoke MA. It offers a stimulating environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social, emotional, mental, and physical abilities. The center...

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