Can anyone recommend a doggy daycare in Topsfield or surrounding towns or a dog walker that will do pickup and does off leash hikes?
Mary B. replied:
Lisa Franklin
Marissa E. replied:
Erica Provencal- no one better!!! I'm super picky!!!
Cynthia C. replied:
Jenny Ford
Carmel K. replied:
Lisa Franklin is awesome!
Melissa N. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/walkondogs/
Robyn K. replied:
https://m.facebook.com/Dogsmustwalk/
Erica P. replied:
https://m.facebook.com/Emmisk9 academy/
Renee M. replied:
We love Paws With Inn in Ipswich. Loving, dog centered people. They drop off and pick up for free. Our dogs give Kendra, the van driver 100 kisses before they will get in the van ( aka clown car) They will feed the dogs if requested and are very flexible.
Hi everyone. We are looking to relocate to Topsfield as I just got a job in Boston. I have a 1.5 year old and another on the way. Looking for daycare recommendations in...
Sarah K. replied:
Both my girls went to A Bright Beginning Too in Danvers on North Street, from 8 weeks old through PreK. They are fantastic, open 7-6 and convenient for Boston commute from Topsfield.
Liz S. replied:
My husband and I both drive in to Boston. It all depends on what time of day you are driving. You have to leave by 6 am to avoid traffic. Our commute ranges from 45 minutes to 90 minutes each way depending on weather, etc. It is not fun but we love the town. We used Joyful Noises. Good luck.
Anne T. replied:
My kids are well past that age now but they were at most of the above when they were little as I worked. It depends on how much coverage you need. If you need a full day, I would recommend Early Discoveries at the Unitarian Church in Danvers. (Separate from the church- they just rent the space). They are right over the Danvers line from Topsfield on Locust Street. Very professional long term teachers - not a lot of turnover and lots of experience, which I appreciated. Best of luck in the transition and welcome to Topsfield!
Holly B. replied:
Massachusetts office for children has a list of local licensed family day cares. See the attached link. http://www.eec.state.ma.us/ChildCareSearch/EarlyEduMap.aspx
Amy B. replied:
Joyful Noises Preschool at The Congregational Church of Topsfield:)
Kristine W. replied:
My husband commutes daily via car to the financial district and it's about an hour each way. My daughter is 2 and goes to Magical Beginnings in Hamilton daily, 8-12. We LOVE it for her, she's so happy and learns so much! We are pregnant, due in August, and considering starting her on full days in the fall. I work remote. We go to Garden City pediatrics, our dentist is also in Beverly, and our vet is Putnam. We grocery shop at MB is Rowley. Topsfield is amazing! We go to both schools playgrounds with my daughter at least once a week, and I love that they have structures for 2-5! We go to the Bradley Palmer splash-pad in the summer almost weekly. We also belong to the Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary and I can't wait until she is old enough to go to camps in the summer. Our neighbors are friendly, our evening walks are picturesque, and the schools are incredible. And don't get me started on the whoppie pies from the bake shop
Dawn R. replied:
I worked in Boston near South Station. I would sometimes take the bus that leaves from downtown Topsfield and drops off at Government Center. The schedule is somewhat limited if you work off hours or need to stay at work late. I would also drive to the Wonderland stop on the Blue line. This option worked better for me with 8:30 daycare drop off. My daughter went to Joyful Noises and she flourished. She and our family made some amazing friends there. http://www.coachco.com/topsfield-commuting.asp
We're expecting baby number 3 in March. I'm a teacher and will need full-time daycare starting in August. Any recommendations for places in the area? I work in Wenham....
Catherine H. replied:
We loved Early Discoveries too!
Christina R. replied:
Harborlight Montessori in Beverly.
Lisa L. replied:
Essex Aggie just opened a daycare
Maija S. replied:
When I used to teach at HW, a lot of the teachers used Children's Discovery Center (CDC) right on 1A in Hamilton.
Catherine V. replied:
Both of my kids went to First Steps in Danvers (off Center Street)--but don't know if that would be too out of the way for a commute to Wenham.
Meredith B. replied:
We are using Kindercare in Newburyport. Out of the way but super flexible hours (minimum of 5 hours any time between 6 and 7, I think). Switching to Joyful Noises at 15 months for convenience!
Marylou T. replied:
Harborlight Montessori in Beverly. My grandchildren went there and had an awesome experience.
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