Schools near Charlestown, MA

“We had the best experience we could have hoped for at Bright Horizons Charlestown Navy Yard. It is the most reliable center around. We had incredible teachers who are fun, smart, caring, loving, and talented.
Bright Horizons provided an incredible foundation for my son to prepare him to grow in the world from 4.5 months through 4.5 years.
The BH community in this center was also excellent. We made lots of family friends through this amazing place.”

“We couldn't be happier with our experience at Corner Coop. One of the standout features for us has been its flexibility with scheduling. As our daughter has grown more comfortable, we've been able to easily add on days and enroll her in the lunch program.The best part of the Coop is the teachers. They are fully engaged with the kids, always there to play, help manage those big feelings, and tailor activities to each child's interests. We’ve seen no staff turnover in the year our daughter has attended. We appreciate the play-based approach, allowing kids to choose their own activities and follow their passions. The kids spend at least an hour at the playground every day , weather permitting. They also get to play in the splash pad when it's hot and sled in Waldstein Park when it snows.Being a parent cooperative, we love being involved in the school's operations and feeling like true partners in our daughter's education journey. Corner Coop has exceeded our expectations and we're grateful to be a part of such a nurturing and supportive community.”

“A wonderful nursery school with devoted teachers who create a warm, caring place for all their students. The playground includes a new climbing structure, outdoor kitchen, rocking horses and lots of room to run.”

“Highly recommend! Our son has been at Little Sprouts for about 5 months now and we are very impressed! The teachers are very loving and do a lot of great activities with the kiddos. Our 4-year old daughter (at a different school) often comes with us to pickup our son and the teachers always greet her by name and give her a big hello, which makes her feel very special. Their warmth is greatly appreciated! I would recommend Little Sprouts without hesitation.”

“I am very happy to have enrolled my son into little sprouts. He has thrived in so many ways. He loves his teachers, loves the activities the school plans and loves engaging with his friends. I especially enjoy Lisa O. Her enthusiasm and bubbly personality really makes my son's days worth while. She is very welcoming to every child, and puts in lots of effort to building relationships with the children as well as the parents (based on my experience as well as what I've seen.) Thank you so much little sprouts for being a welcoming school to all the kids. I love the diversity in your teachers as well as your little munchkin students.”

“Our son spent the past 2 years at Little Children Schoolhouse and we could not have been happier with how Gladys and all of the teachers took care of him and adored him.This school is exceptional and we highly recommend it!”

“We started at 4mo and are very happy! The care takers are so attentive and caring with our child. Very thankful to have a warm and safe "home away from home" while Mom and Dad are at work!”

“We love Little Sprouts Peabody. The teachers and directors really care and our son is so happy going to school each day. We’ve been with Little Sprouts since our kiddo was an infant and it’s not an exaggeration to say it feels like family.”

“I am extremely pleased with the experience my toddler has had at Little Sprouts daycare. The teachers have played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for my child, who has easily adapted to the new environment. One aspect that truly sets this daycare apart is their policy of allowing families to visit during school hours. This level of transparency and inclusion is truly commendable, as it instills a sense of comfort and happiness in seeing my child actively engaged and playing with other kids. I am sincerely grateful to the entire team at Little Sprouts for their dedication and commitment to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for my child. Thank you ?”

“Good preschool for starters. Nice activities and learning. Have seen a significant improvement in my kid, thanks to orange class and especially rainbow class teachers for wonderful learnings.”

“I have such gratitude for the teachers of this school. They offer a wonderful preschool program in Winchester. Both of my kids loved and have thoroughly enjoyed their time at PSA! We feel very grateful that we have such a nice school nearby!”

“We have had both our boys attend KinderCare since they were infants. The staff is amazing and loves our kids like their own. We actually switched here after a very bad experience at another daycare and they (especially Ms. Andrea in the infant room) made us feel so comfortable leaving our son there. I can’t say enough amazing things of the staff but especially Ms. Helen. She makes my older son feel safe and loved at all times and is consistently patient with him. The director, Stephanie, has done a great job at the center since she began over a year ago. We couldn’t recommend this school more!”

“Our daughter is currently in her second year at Oonagh's preschool, and I've witnessed tremendous growth over the past year. Her English communication skills have flourished, progressing from virtually non-existent to the point where she can even translate for my parents. Additionally, she has started reading books to me, demonstrating remarkable progress.Moreover, her overall maturity has noticeably increased. She now feels comfortable in an environments without the need for her parents, which is a significant achievement after just half a year of being in school.I wholeheartedly recommend this school, and we are planning to enroll our second child when he turns 3 years old.”

“I am the preschool teacher at this little sprouts location. This is the best center that I have been too and I absolutely love the staff and children! We have a awesome group”

“My son Gus had an incredible year in the 3-year-old program at FJECC. His teachers were thoughtful, fun, experienced, and patient. Gus loved them and they loved him back. The community of families and children were so warm and welcoming. I especially loved the opportunity to gather every Friday for Shabbat. The curriculum was engaging and well thought out, especially an ongoing exploration of seeds and plants that inspired Gus enormously. The administrators are present and responsive. He needed some extra support and this was handled with such kindness — I never got the sense that they thought he was a burden or “bad” — which was an incredible gift. I’m an early childhood educator and could not recommend FJECC more highly.”

“All of our kids have gone through the Aleph Academy and I can say without a doubt that the nurturing environment is second to none. The staff care so deeply for the kids, the rooms are amazing, and we would see our kids learning and growing up right in front of our eyes on a daily basis.”

“Our 5 year old has been attending Moppets since he was 10 months. I cannot say enough about how incredible this place is! From the second I walked in I knew he would be in great hands. The teachers are fantastic, their hands-on curriculum is amazing, and most importantly they really love all of the kids. He will be attending Kindergarten in the fall and is fully prepared to be entering the public school system. He has absolutely loved coming to school everyday and we will miss our Moppets family! I cannot recommend Moppets enough!”

“Our daughter went to Open Center for two years through Spring ‘23, when she graduated out and went to kindergarten. It was simply terrific!Loved the play-based, joyful approach. Meanwhile, I was always impressed with how much she learned. To this day, I keep finding out that some of the things she knows are from her time there.Great teachers, leadership and families. Five stars plus.”

“The ABGC is a safe, fun, great place for kids to grow up alongside wonderful role models , wonderful staff, and so many of whom have been involved for many years. I have seen a major improvement in my kids social and emotional health from their experiences and relationships, and relationship building skills being discovered and built at the boys n girls club. They also are healthier from the regular swimming, exercising, and excitement of being with friends after school. They learn to cook, and learn all types of different things there. Anytime I walked around inside it was very clean considering all the traffic, they definitely have professionals deep cleaning regularly. I wish I had a place like ABGC in my town growing up. It's a gift to our community.”

“The staff at this facility consistently exhibits remarkable kindness and compassion, which has left a profound and positive impact on me. I am immensely satisfied with the exceptional quality of care provided and would wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.”

“My name is Jaleh , and I have been a lead teacher in the infant room at SolBe School for two years. I was initially drawn to this learning center by its beautiful environment, the interesting Reggio Emilia teaching method, and its proximity to my home. Over time, I have come to appreciate the humane and loving behavior of the owners and administrators, as well as their commitment to doing things the right way. At SolBe School, the mental safety, mental health, and education of the children are always the top priority.

As a lead teacher, I have one hour of office time each day to write a weekly lesson plan for my class and to discuss communication strategies with parents. I have the professional freedom to choose daily activities based on the abilities of the babies in my infant room. This trust from the SolBe administrators who have a thorough selection process for teachers, is very valuable to me.

The school fosters a positive atmosphere based on close and friendly relationships, and I consider my two colleagues as members of my family. This circle of friendship and intimacy directly impacts our care for the children. Being a teacher at Solbe is not just a job; it is a passion. Over these two years, I have been able to enhance my knowledge of child relationships through the lectures and workshops provided to us.”

“How do you know a child enjoyed a place ? Well they ask to go back! And that is what my both daughters do everyday before bed . They make sure that there is school tomorrow. I am a mom of two and both the girls attend the Little spouts for over 2 years now! I fell like family there . I know all the teachers, have watched them show above and beyond dedication and care to creating a safe and striving environment for both of them . I highly recommend this place . I have peace knowing that my girls are well taken care of daily !”

“We have had an incredible experience at Wakefield Kindercare and could not be happier! Pina and the administrative staff are so helpful, and this year my daughter has Ms. Cat as her teacher - she is wonderful! It’s so clear that she loves the kids and loves teaching them. My daughter comes home happy and has learned something new every day. Thank you Ms. Cat and KC!”

“Both our children have been attending this Bright Horizons (infant and 4yr old), conveniently located 15min from our home and right next to the highway. The longer center hours are perfect for those of us who endure long commutes in/out of Cambridge and want to feel like you are getting ahead of the nightmare traffic.Regarding the center - we toured MANY different daycares in the area, did our due diligence online with state reports and reading every review; and what I can personally tell you is that this is hands down the best place we visited. Not to call out other places, but one of the Montessori’s in the area gave off some very “snobby” vibes and lacked diversity, and another newer larger chain daycare always had their front doors propped open for anyone to enter in/out ?The facility itself is rather unique in that it is its own standalone facility with their own different age appropriate outdoor playgrounds. Yes - the price tag is heavy, but with that comes incredible teachers, caregivers who listen and work with you, and leaders who are invested in your child to ensure they are happy, safe, and growing. I love checking the app throughout my day to see what my little ones are up to, likewise it’s great that they are able to communicate through this to you directly so there are no miscommunications. I also love that they have regular opportunities for fun socialization during and after hours so you also get to meet some of your kids classmates and their parents too. The curriculum that is provided feels like a mix of Montessori, STEM-focused and a creative learning approach…we love it and have seen how much our son has blossomed here with the structure they provide and all the incredible teaching staff. From a safety perspective- which for an anxious mom was the priority, this location has multiple safety measures including limited access opportunity to the building for outsiders. The school is also a nut-free facility and take allergies issues incredibly seriously (if that is a concern to you).Overall, I highly recommend!”

“Best environment I’ve seen from a gym! Very large and great assortment of equipment including, many benches, lots of free weights, lots of cables, hack squat, smith machine, and Olympic lifting room. Great people and staff who listen to the gym-goers. Can be crowded at some times but definitely tolerable. Love it here!”

“Our son has been enrolled at Little Sprouts since October of 2023. I honestly love this place so much that although we moved from Brighton all the way to Braintree we still kept him enrolled. The staff is great and it's not a revolving door of staff like in many daycares. They do so much with the kids and the curriculum is great for each age group/class. I am updated daily through the app, they have picture days and a year book every year that you can order which includes all of their memories throughout the year. They host family nights and weekend activities you can come to with your children. I really love Little Sprouts and from the other reviews from other locations this seems to be the culture of the company. I highly recommend Little Sprouts and this is coming from someone who has done, KindaCare, Sunrise Learning Academy and Bright Horizons - Little Sprouts is number 1!”

“We are so happy with our son's growth and development at Little Sprouts over the past year. This is unquestionably a result of wonderful, patient, and caring teachers there. Ms. Sydney Andrews is wonderful! They always keep us updated on his progress and really show affection for the kids. I love the daily picture of the activities the kids work on. It's clear that the teachers enjoy kids and have fun in the work they do.”

“We are so grateful that our child is at the Melrose KinderCare! The staff in the Infant Room, especially Miss Sally and Miss Crystal, are top notch and the care they provide is incredible. They are invested in our child's development as if he is their own and they all (teachers and kids alike) have so much fun while learning. The creative projects and seasonal photos (that look professional but are taken in house) are the cherry on top!”

“Excellent care by loving and trustworthy teachers. The teachers are true gems of the school!! Just wish the turnaround can be lower so that kids can keep their bonding with the same set of teachers. Transition can be chllenging for little ones.”

“Our son was at this center when the COVID lockdown happened, and the staff was incredibly attentive, communicative, and especially caring throughout that process. We loved them so much we enrolled our daughter a few years later, and she loves coming to school - she has a true admiration for her teachers and we know she is safe, happy, and healthy at this center. We will be sad when she goes to kindergarten and we no longer get to work with the BHTS staff! We love them.”