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“We are so glad that we found Ellen's daycare! Our son started at a larger daycare center, which we found impersonal, disorganized, and unclean. Ellen's daycare is the exact opposite of all these things. Ellen and Jane are loving, encouraging, and patient, and all the kids have so much fun with them. I am a university educator, so I am particularly impressed by how much our son learns at Ellen's. Every day he plays new games, does new crafts, learns new letters and words and songs, reads books, and has a blast doing it all. He loves going to Ellen's home and its wonderfully stress free for us, too, like dropping off our beloved toddler at a trusted relatives house for the day. Ellen is a fantastic communicator and regularly shares stories, pictures, and important information about our kids with us parents, which is also much appreciated. If we have a second child, we can only hope that Ellen will have space for him or her!"

Zach and Nick Hanzel Snider

Maynard, MA

“Ellen and her staff are truly exceptional. Our daughter started at Ellen’s Home Daycare just after her first birthday, and moving from a larger center to a home-based setting was the best decision we made—especially during such an uncertain time. Ellen’s thoughtful Covid precautions immediately put us at ease and made us feel safe and supported.

Even though our daughter attends part-time, she wakes up each morning excited to go to Ellen’s, which speaks volumes about the warm and welcoming environment. Ellen and her staff treat each child with genuine love and care, as if they were their own, which is incredibly reassuring as parents.

The daily activities are engaging, fun, and thoughtfully adapted for different developmental stages. We’re continually impressed by the creative, themed learning experiences and the wonderful outdoor space, which the children enjoy daily. Communication is excellent—updates, photos, and videos through the Daily Connect app help us feel connected throughout the day.

We feel so fortunate to be part of this community and to have met families we know will be lifelong friends.”

— Elizabeth & Jason Knott, Acton, MA

“I am so thankful to have found Ellen's Home Daycare for my 3 month old daughter.  As you know, or will soon find out, bringing your 3 month old to daycare for the first time when you return to work is a difficult transition. I can't emphasize enough how much Ellen helped us through this transition and made it much less difficult and emotional than I imagined.  Whenever we dropped my daughter off or picked her up, the loving, nurturing, and genuine concern both Ellen and Jane have for the kids put us at ease.  Our daughter is always happy, engaged and tired at the end of the day.  She has a smile when we drop her off and a smile when we pick her up.  They made it easy to keep the lines of communication very open and honest which was important during a time that was new for them, myself and my daughter.  Ellen goes above and beyond the 10 hours she spends with all of the children.  She plans activities that are always new, creative and exciting for the kids.  She documents the activities with photos that she shares with the parents.  The loving and caring nature that both Ellen and Jane have for the kids is always evident and comforting.”

Nicole and Jeff Powers, Harvard, MA