Schools near Chelsea, MA

“My son has been attending Youbellor since he was 6 months old, and he is now 2 years old. I truly could not be happier with the care he has received. He has loved all of his teachers, and they have helped establish a great daily routine that has supported his routines at home as well.
As an educator myself, it was very important to me that daycare be more than just playtime and socialization, and that it also include meaningful learning opportunities. Every day, I receive videos of him learning colors, shapes, animals, and more. I’m often surprised when he suddenly says a new word or mimics a new action that he has learned at school.
Overall, I cannot recommend Youbellor enough. The teachers and staff have created a caring, nurturing, and educational environment that has made a tremendous difference in my son’s growth and development.”

“My experience with CACPA Has always been unbelievable, I went threw some financial hardship and was at the end of my breaking point, wasin the prossess of trying to move out of safety hazard conditions in my apt. Was Mentially & physically exhausted and my mental status was getting worse. As soon as I reached to CAPIC they emediatlly came right threw without hesitation. Soon to be in soo much better condition and almost fare my Famly will be able to come and visit, Have Family Dinners again back at HOME!!!!! A place I really can call home due to the help of CAPIC, I can feel my mental & phicial health getting better already, thank you CAPIC!”

“Am happy to be part of Royal Health Care Institute being new in the country and finding a school that is soo welcoming professional and a friendly environment to thrive in. We had wonderful teachers and staff making sure our goal was achieved. Lastly we had a wonderful graduation?. Thankyou I would recommend to everyone.”

“My kids attended the Goddard School from infant through preschool and I am grateful for the care and foundation the Goddard School provided. It has been an incredibly positive journey for our family.

The Goddard School has a great balance between structured learning and play based exploration. The curriculum prepared my kids for school while also developing their creative and social skills.

All of the staff at the Goddard School are caring, and take the time to get to know each child and family.

Most importantly, my kids were excited to go to Goddard each day, which says everything. Highly recommend.”

“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.”

“The decision on where to send our children for preschool did not come easy! As a stay at home mom and these being our first children we struggled with the decision and did not take it lightly.. We couldn’t be happier with the decision we made to send our children to Happy Day!

Miss Maria and all of the teachers are so genuinely invested in caring for and teaching all of the children. We went from the first days of school in the fall with some separation sadness, to being on vacation in March and the kids missing school and so excited to return! They have grown so much socially, emotionally and academically with the care and support of all of their teachers at Happy Day.

We consider our children very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend Happy Day ?”

“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.”

“Solbe has been a great experience for our son. He became a lot more social and open to new experiences since starting at Solbe.

Probably the biggest change was his independence. He went from being totally attached 24/7 to his parents to even looking forward to and asking to go to daycare. We highly recommend Solbe for a caring staff that helps nurture your child's growth and independence.”

“THE ABSOLUTE BEST!! So grateful for the amazing teachers at PNS. My son absolutely loved every single teacher there. They truly care and show so much patience and love towards the kids. We have to move from Belmont this year and I am heartbroken that my son will not be returning.”

“My daughter has been in Preschool 1 since she was 2.9 and now is 4, and we have had the most wonderful experience with Ms. Glenda and her co-teacher, Ms. Jay. They are both so patient, nurturing, and attentive. They truly understand how to support little ones at this age and create such a warm, structured, and loving classroom environment.
I have seen so much growth in my daughter — socially, emotionally, and academically. It gives me so much peace knowing she is in a classroom where she feels safe and encouraged every single day.
The school directors are also incredible. They are professional, caring, and clearly invested in the success and well-being of every child. We are so grateful for everyone here!”

“Both my children go to this day care since 4 months old my oldest now being 3 years old. So we’ve been with this school for about 3 years now and that being said that means we were with this school with the old staff and director and now the newer staff and new director. The older staff before the switch has always been great and went above and beyond for my children, always calling me to let me know and keep me updated about my children and their wellbeing no matter what the situation was ( serious or non serious) I can literally feel how much my children are loved and taken care of. They have taught my children so much honestly more than I could help them with some things down to having Early intervention visiting the school who were always where the school has always accommodated to my children’s needs and schedules ( they are on medications , have Epi pens and other needs) they have always been amazing. Addressing the newer staff and director , have been nothing but wonderful. As it takes time for a new director to come into an institution and start implementing plans to make the center better you can already see such a change ! I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone this center especially where it is a chain center. As a parent of course our main concerns are our children’s needs and safety and I have had nothing but the best experience with this center and look forward to continuing on in this center through the infant 1 classroom to pre k. The new director aleigha and assistant director heather have done an amazing job coming together and making this school better everyday from changing the snack menu specifically with allergen free products so both my children can feel included when celebrating birthdays or just down to the everyday snacks. Rearranging the rooms so the children can navigate so much better. I just have nothing but amazing things to say for this place. They have even worked with me regarding payments as being someone who is on a biweekly payroll. Reading these past reviews of course sound concerning but also to me isn’t clear enough. I have never seen or witnessed anything that would make me feel concerned for my child’s safety. Toddlers are toddlers and bite and hit as they experience going through changes that’s just a given. My child was bit multiple times while in the toddler rooms as he also had been a biter sometimes unfortunately but as he transitioned from toddler to pre school 1 there has been no incidents like that. They are kids and that’s what kids do trying to explore their emotions as they learn how to feel said emotions. 5 stars all around from me ?”

“Our son had his original day care close and we were so fortunate to find a spot for him for his final 2 years of preschool and Pre-K at Graceworks. His development was phenomenal from learning piano, to math, reading, language and social skills. We felt completely safe with him and the staff, each of whom were caring, kind, and committed to his early development. He and we, as his parents, formed strong bonds with every teacher and staff member there. His confidence and behavioral advances that came with it were noticeable. A+ experience.”

“My daughter has been going to Little Sprouts daycare for a year now. She has moved through the infant room, now in I/Tods and will soon be moved to Toddler. I have loved all the teachers she has interacted with, she enjoys the various themed activities they plan and I can see she is growing to be independent and smart. Shout-out to Ms Amanda and Ms Jessica in the infant room and Ms Sydney and Ms Mary in I/Tods - they're amazing!!! Also, Sarah/Casey, Caella who work in Toddler :)”

“We are thrilled with the care our son receives at Bright Horizons at Seaport. It’s a smaller center than other daycare centers we toured, which we’ve loved because it’s allowed us to get to know the teachers and staff well and has ensured our son receives dedicated time and attention each day. The teachers are extraordinarily kind and loving, and it gives me peace of mind at work knowing I’m dropping my son off at a place he’s genuinely excited to go to each day. I can’t imagine attending any other daycare!”

“We’ve had a wonderful experience at Primrose School of Woburn over the past couple of years. From the very beginning, I have felt confident that my daughter is in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the children and take the time to build strong relationships with both kids and parents.

What stands out most is the communication and consistency. I always feel informed about my daughter’s day, development, and milestones, and it’s clear how much thought and care goes into the curriculum and classroom environment. She is excited to go to school, has grown so much socially and emotionally, and has built meaningful relationships with her teachers and classmates.

As a parent, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is happy, supported, and truly known by the people caring for them each day. We are so grateful for the entire Primrose team and highly recommend the school to other families looking for high-quality childcare and early education.”

“All I can say is in the 60's, this was the place to go. They had sailboats, row boats, all kinds of stuff to do. I rode my bike there from somerville. I think the guy running the sailing ⛵️ program name was sully? Maybe. You had to pass and get a sailing certificate first. I can't believe that place is still there.”

“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!”

“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.”

“This was my child’s first experience with daycare, and the transition was made completely seamless by Woburn KinderCare. The staff is incredibly kind and patient, and they consistently provide regular updates, which gave us great peace of mind.”

“My daughter enjoys the school. She learns a great deal and her teachers are absolutely wonderful. The staff is friendly and communicative. I would highly recommend this place.”

“Our kids love Friends! The teachers are all very warm and caring and do a great job nurturing and helping them grow. My 3-year-old runs to play as soon as we arrive each morning and loves to give hugs to his teachers when he leaves for the day. My first grader still tells me how much fun she had and that she misses her teacher.

Friends whole-heartedly welcomed my son’s early intervention specialist to work on his speech at the center and the teachers incorporated their suggestions in their daily communication with him. I truly believe this collaboration helped my son graduate from the program in less than one year.

He also has many food allergies and each classroom teacher has taken steps to ensure his safety during meal and snack times while also including him at the table with the other kids. We always felt like he was well cared for and taken care of and never had to worry about him. We are so very happy that we chose Friends to care for our kids. Thank you for everything that you do!”

“We have two children at Moppets, both of which started around 6-months old and our eldest is coming up on nearly 4 and a half years there. We couldn't be happier with the staff and their dedication to all the children, including ours. We have entrusted them at the earliest stages of their lives, including through the difficult times of the pandemic, and we would do it again.”

“We absolutely love this daycare. Our child has been enrolled since six months old, and watching them grow, both educationally and developmentally, has been incredible. Every classroom has been staffed with kind, caring teachers who clearly love what they do.

The daycare keeps the facility clean, offers a huge backyard playground for plenty of outdoor time, and goes above and beyond with family involvement: art shows, date night extended hours, and opportunities for parents to read or participate in classroom activities.

We couldn't recommend this place more highly.”

“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.”

“Would definitely recommend Kindercare. Every teacher, Ms Sarah, Ms Francesca, Amanda, Ms Pina the center director, is so friendly, kind and attentive and always greet us with a smile. Ms Sarah always takes such great care of our son, sends pictures and keeps us updated daily of how he is doing. They are also very responsive to messages through their app which I appreciate. I feel like my son is in great hands and under good leadership.”

“Our 5 month old has been going here for just over a month and he loves it! From the moment we met with the Mery on our tour we felt super comfortable. Although our experience has been short thus far, it has made the transition to daycare/back to work much easier than we expected.”

“FJECC is a wonderful place for children to attend preschool. What really sets it apart are the highly trained teachers and the exceptional student-to-teacher ratio. Every staff member has a background in child care or child development, and many hold master’s degrees. The kids receive excellent support and have amazing adult role models guiding them.

My 3.5-year-old is finishing their second year at FJECC, and we’re so excited for our 18-month-old to start in the toddler room this fall. Not only is our child learning so much—like writing their name—but they are also deeply immersed in Jewish holidays and the Jewish community. We are so grateful for this nurturing and enriching environment!”

“It’s the absolute best place!! We moved here from Switzerland for a year and feel incredibly lucky that we found PNS. The teachers are wonderful and so caring, and the strong sense of community, especially when you’re not from here, is just the best. It’s such a warm, playful environment where kids can truly be kids. Our daughter is excited to go every single morning - highly recommend!”

“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 feel so lucky to have found BCNS Preschool. The teachers and staff are OUTSTANDING. With three kids now having attended, we've had the privilege of experiencing every teacher at the school. I can honestly say that the director Krissy is amazing (and a teacher herself), and has so much expertise and a calmness about her that is carried throughout all the staff at BCNS.

Each of our kids have personalities distinct from one another and it's a delight to witness firsthand how the teachers and staff evolve to meet each child where they are. There has never been a moment I drop off my kiddo worried if they will have a great day.

On the parents' side, the community has been so open, friendly, and invaluable to us. There are adult and family events throughout the year that we look forward to now as traditions!”