Schools near Dorchester, MA

“As a very protective parent and moving to the US from a small island where everybody knows everybody and everybody is family. Of course I was very apprehensive of all public schools in America after doing my research. America is so different in had to register my son for school and they made a choice of school based on zip code unless I was rich would have a choice and afford a private school. I prayed that Good would get him into a good school and at first he was selected into one school then within a day another school contacted me and that school was UAH and he started in Grade 3 and his teacher Miss Batista was a darling. Very caring teacher. His new teacher Mr Leslie is good as well, a grade 4 teacher while he is strict which I don't mind, he too cares about this students. He respects them and my son has the out most respect for him. The bottom line is my son has been very happy attending this school and is always eager to go to school. Does not want to miss a day and that says a lot. The other teachers in hear about and have had interactions with Miss Santana and Miss Rosario they are pretty easy going and great teachers. Thank you UAH for peace of mind. All the best and wishing you success in all your future endeavors.”

“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.”

“We had an A++ experience here with our little one. No hesitation in giving 5 stars and recommending them to anyone with small kids. The teachers are very invested and warm and this is true for the program staff, director and owners as well. You can tell that the owners, Inga and Alex, really enjoy what they do. They are personable, kind and so good with children. We only ever heard very positive things from other CKS parents as well. Highly recommend!”

“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 have had a wonderful experience with the Canton KinderCare. The teachers are caring, sweet, good listeners and genuinely have the children's best interests in mind. I want to particularly thank Ms. Marissa and Ms. Becca from the infant room. They were phenomenal with our son and we were so lucky he started daycare with them.”

“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.”

“My wife and I can't say enough positive things about Little Sprouts Watertown. Our 3 year old has been there for just over 6 months and absolutely loves the center. The ability to get outside and be active on their playgrounds is fantastic. The teachers have been so supportive and nurturing as our daughter develops. Just an amazing place!”

“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.”

“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.”

“My daughter joined Little Sprouts in Norwood few months ago and has been very happy there. She bonded very quickly with Miss Lexia, Miss Lotta and Miss Lindsey. They have have been nothing but caring, always clearly and openly communicating about everything. It’s great to see her happy face on all the photos they sent of all the fun and educational activities they do. Both director and vice director have been great too. I see Heather in the infant groups very often and Kelsey has always been responsive and helpful.”

“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 !”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“We started here when my son was 5 months old and he loves his teachers! Ms. Kay always has such a positive attitude and does so well with the infants. Ms. Elisa works so hard and really cares about her students and helping them grow. Ms. Marie has such love for the infants and you can tell they love spending time with her. We have loved our experience so far at Westwood Knowledge Beginnings!”

“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 have been going to Bright Horizons at Charlestown for over 5 years. We love it. Everyone is so caring and the children feel very comfortable there. The activities are fun and I love that they go outside twice a day at least. The space is bright and clean. We have been so happy with Bright Horizons at Charlestown.”

“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.”

“The Goddard school is an amazing childcare center. Our daughter Reese learns so much and at 2.5 years talks so much. She is so excited to go to school everyday and loves all her teachers. We are so lucky to have the Goddard school.”

“My son just finished his first year here and is looking forward to another one! This school is a very special place. I chose WCNS after making a huge spreadsheet of preschools. This one stuck out because:1. it is a coop-- meaning parents are very involved, although the teachers are the ones who run the show in the classroom. I get to go in one morning a month and play with my child and his friends, so I have some insight into what he does at school. I am also part of a supportive community of parents who all work together to make decisions about how the school is run. (And yeah, that definitely requires more work and energy than other preschool options.)2. it's a play-based curriculum, which is what I wanted based on research into what preschool kids actually need3. the tuition is one of the lowest rates around4. there is an awesome amount of diversity for such a small school.5. it's a mixed-age classroom. As a three-year-old, my son really enjoyed learning from older kids. Next year he'll get to try out what it's like to be a leader in the classroom.The school has been around for more than 70 years and we keep meeting people in the Watertown area who attended when they were children. It's neat to be part of that community!”

“We love bright Horizons seaport! Our oldest went from 2-5 yr old and now our youngest is there for preschool. The director and health and safety director are top notch in every way. So organized and welcoming! The staff in our sons classrooms have always been extremely thorough with daily reports, communication, well thought out activities to fit the curriculum, etc. they go above and beyond and you feel like your child is in a safe and happy place when you’re at work. The location also has a great outside space for the kids to play in the nice weather!!”

“I LOVE IT THERE! The teachers are so kind, patient, supportive, and caring people on this earth. I wish I could go back. But I’m in middle school so I can’t rewind time. This school is not nasty actually pretty clean. The food there is very nom nom nom. And the water doesn’t taste like mystery water! I miss my kindergarten teacher ms.K, my 1st grade teacher Mrs.servideo and my 2nd grade teacher ms. Dalenie (something like that). Once they had pizza parties, ice cream day/slushy day and they gave out prizes to the kids who were going great in school (me❤️) the park there is so nice and the cherry blossoms make the whole place a great experience! The field there is HUGE and it’s amazing for the kids. I remember when I used to play there and get black tiny rocks in my shoes. It got on my nerves but now I miss it so much. They gave me a water bottle a poster of my choice (I still have it) and homework passes! I definitely recommend this school! It’s big and the classes are just like middle school but for elementary kids! It just feels so welcoming and fun to learn! I love it there so you should definitely check it out! And that’s why I know that this school is ?? (don’t make fun of the poster I was in 1st grade?)”