What People Are Saying About Mary Jo’s Daycare
Mary Jo is cherished in the neighborhood and known as a deeply caring, kind friend and exemplary daycare provider, sought out by generations of parents. Her legendary daycare work is a touchstone in the neighborhood. There is nothing else like it.
-Carolyn & Sheldon
If there is one person that everyone on the nearby street knows, it is Mary Jo. Half the children (and some of the adults) went to her daycare as toddlers. Mary Jo has cared for and been a friend to many neighbors and is well-known and respected.
-Judith & Patrick
We began sending out son to May Jo's daycare in September of 2017. We know Mary Jo as a neighbor and friend, which gives us such confidence that our child is well cared for when we are at work. As the daycare provider for several of the neighborhood kids, Mary Jo connects our community in important ways. Through her, we have met several families and developed deeper relationships with our neighbors. I know many on our street enjoy seeing Mary Jo lead her parade of little people on their way to the playground or elsewhere on their daily outings.
-Lilly & Tyler
We have been taking our daughter to Mary Jo for care since she was fifteen months old. We were anxious about placing Michaela in unfamiliar hands. But as soon as I met Mary Jo and saw her comfortable, peaceful home, I knew everything would be fine. Now, two years later, we are overjoyed to have found such a warm, nurturing environment in which our daughter could grow and flourish.
-Claire
I met Mary Jo's daughter, Katie, when our children were 4 months old in a mom's group. We quickly bonded and when I was looking for childcare for our daughter, I was thrilled to send her to Mary Jo when she turned one. We have loved being a part of the community that Mary Jo has created and she has been an integral part of Sadie's life as she grows from a toddler into a big kid.
–Shana
Mary Jo and her daycare are the heart of this community. She and her wagonload of children are beloved. My sons are both in school, and so no longer use the daycare. But they love Mary Jo, as do all of us.
–Aravi
Mary Jo is a wonderful day care provider. She is safety conscious, caring, and provides nutritious food and creative activities. Your child will be safe, happy, and well cared for— and also have a lot of fun in her environment! I highly recommend her! My two children are alums.
-Ellen
If those in Maynard are looking for the most caring , competent daycare, you found it! May Jo helped rear decades of children in Cambridge until her recent move to Maynard. Our heartfelt loss, your gain. No one should think twice. Lucky Maynard!
-Nancy
The best daycare ever! My son and daughter loved Mary Jo and loved all the activities she did with them.
–Aileen
Kindness, patience, and loving care are what Mary Jo is all about.
–Maria
My 3 grandchildren, now 4, 4 and 6, adored Mary Jo and were truly sad when she left Cambridge (as were their parents). She was unfailingly loving, kind, gentle and caring. She also took her charges on interesting outings, in addition to daily visits to the neighborhood park, weather permitting. On a trip to the natural history museum, which I helped chaperone, Mary Jo proved to have an impressive grasp of the museum’s offerings and guided the children patiently and expertly through the experience, ultimately providing them with a happy, well-paced and enriching experience. So, yes, again to recommending Mary Jo!
-Diana
I am a mom of three: Simon, Ella, and Nessa. We have been one of Mary Jo's families since Simon was 14 months old. My kids talk about Mary Jo every single day. The first question my girls ask when they wake up in the morning is if they are going to Mary Jo's house. Weekends are a sad time for them, as you may imagine! When they are not at Mary Jo's, the kids draw pictures to give her and to their friends there and select toys from home to share. Mary Jo's has become an extension of our own home and she feels like part of our family. As a parent, there is nothing more comforting than knowing that my kids are cared for, safe, and loved during the day. It means so much to me that they are able to be in a home instead of a daycare center. In that space, she is able to provide exactly what the children really need to explore and grow. My kids feel at home at Mary Jo's home. They are safe and secure and loved. I can feel confident that they are developing in their social skills and to have Mary Jo as a mutual point of contact for kids and parents is a wonderful stamp of approval of a quality human being!
–Katie
Mary Jo is the MOST conscientious person in Massachusetts, hands down. She CARES!
–Joe
Mary Jo is wonderful with children and extremely conscientious!
–Charles
Mary Jo is one of the most caring, creative and conscientious people I know who truly loves taking care of her daycare children.
–Beverly
Mary Jo will provide all the essentials (safety, great food, fun activities). Her brilliance, though, is her ability to know your child, create a real relationship with them and a community for them. Truly stellar!
–Jessica
I am so lucky to have found Mary Jo. Our daughter absolutely adored her years under her care. She adores and respects children and understands them deeply. She's truly the best.
–Shana
Mary Jo watched both our son and daughter. She is incredibly warm and loving, prioritizes adventure and fun and is someone we totally felt at ease with. We feel like she is one of our family. You would be lucky to have her be part of yours.
–Joetta
While I directed a preschool in Cambridge near Mary Jo's previous day care, I got to know her very well. She is so wonderful with children. Mary Jo is patient, kind and very caring. I recommended her day care in Cambridge and I will always recommend her for child care wherever she goes.
–Priscilla
Mary Jo is an amazing day care provider and a beloved neighborhood institution. You couldn't ask for a more loving, supportive, creative environment for a child's development. Our son had a fantastic experience there and has enduring friendships with the children from his group even after he finished day care.
–Jeff
My kids are now 13 and 19, and when I think back on their early childhood I feel that one of the best things I did for them was bring them to Mary Jo for daycare. The warmth with which she relates to the kids, the activities and experiences she provides and the creativity she imparts is second to none. My kids still think of her with incredible fondness and we all feel very lucky she was such an important part of their childhood. I’m happy to speak in person with anyone who has any questions about Mary Jo and her day care.
–Elizabeth
Mary Jo is the best possible child care provider. She watched our two-year-old son for about a year (until she moved to Maynard), and we could not have been happier with the experience. Our son was always ecstatic to go to her house each day, and Mary Jo provided endless enrichment for the children under her care, from taking them to museums and sing-alongs, to devising creative arts and crafts for them to complete. Mary Jo is the kindest, most compassionate person you'll meet (the mayor gave her a key to the City of Cambridge when she moved! That's how beloved she is here!), and she will provide your child with a foundation in love and care that they can take with them their whole life. You cannot find a better person to entrust with your precious child.
–Margaret
We moved across the street from Mary Jo in Cambridge 25 years ago. We were lucky that Mary Jo had room to care for our then 2 year old daughter 2 afternoons a week. Mary Jo is extraordinarily gifted with children. She is patient, competent and loving. Mary Jo took the kids outside to play every day -- morning and afternoon. Your child will have an enriching, safe, caring and fun experience at Mary Jo's. She's the best.
–Ginger
I lived across the street from Mary Jo's daycare in Cambridge for 25 years. Clearly she is much loved in the community and a very good provider indeed! Mary Jo's kids always have plenty to do, plenty of attention and caring. I recommend her without reservation.
–Peter
Both of my children attended Mary Jo's daycare and we cannot rave enough about her incredible empathy and kindness and care for all the children under her care — she is unsurpassed! Mary Jo focuses first and foremost on kids' social emotional development and early social skills that are truly the necessary building blocks for everything else, and does it with the care of a parent to their own child (and the patience of a saint). She also provides excellent enriching activities, following the interests of the children, and provides ample outdoor time (weather permitting). She is legendary in Cambridge and having known her all my life I can say Maynard, you are lucky to have won her!!
–Deidre
This is a one-of-a-kind daycare! Mary Jo's philosophy of creative play includes daily field trips outside to playgrounds, libraries, supermarkets, and local shops. My child thrived under her care, and yours will too. In our research, we found that so many daycares rarely take their kids outside, much less to the variety of public spaces Mary Jo frequents with her kids on a daily basis. This really differentiates her care from her competitors and makes her daycare an attractive and unique choice for parents that want their kids to be well-rounded, healthy, life-long learners, and more worldly. Don't miss the chance to have your child cared for a woman that exudes love, patience, and years of experience!
–Kate
Mary Jo’s is THE best! Fresh air, fun, lots of love and stimulation. A one-of-a-kind experience that can’t be beat!
–Emily
Mary Jo is a true gift. We feel so fortunate to have had her take care of our daughter many years ago. She is one in a million and we could not recommend her more highly.
–Dana
Mary Jo provided excellent care for our 2 yr old boy for over a year. She is one of the most patient and kind people I have ever met. We always felt our son was safe with her and she makes an effort to get the kids outside as much as possible, which we loved.
–Tyler
Mary Jo involves children in every day activities while they are under her care. They enjoy toys and books and meals in her home and spend a lot of time out and about in the community. They watch steam rise over her kitchen sink as she drains pasta, visit the bank and the supermarket, and they search for worms under leaves in the park. My children have been with Mary Jo since 2016 - she clearly loves children and they love her!
–Ilana
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