Gorse Children’s Center

Our little one has been going to Gorse for over one year, since the age of three months, and we couldn't be more pleased. The environment is soothing, the staff are friendly, respectful, and responsive, and the activities are thoughtful. We call it 'school' because it feels like a truly enriching place for him to learn intellectually and socially and be well cared for. Highly recommended.

Gorse is the only center where I would feel comfortable sending my children (infant and K-prep), especially during the pandemic. The center is extremely well organized and run, the teachers are caring and plan fun, age-appropriate learning activities for the children, they have many amazing outdoor spaces with different playgrounds and bikes, and most importantly, my kids LOVE going there everyday!

My son (now in K-prep) has been here since he was a baby; my daughter now 4 months is in the infant room and will stay at Gorse til she's off to school in 4-5 years. I love this place so much, and so do my kiddos. I know almost all the teachers, and every one of them is special and wonderful. The regular updates sent via the app throughout the day are terrific. I sent my son back, and enrolled my baby daughter into Gorse the day they reopened after the Covid-19 closures, and I feel completely at ease sending with their careful adherence to the necessary health and safety protocols. My son literally runs into school every morning and my baby girl has a big smile at the end of the day. I cannot say enough about how much I love Gorse.

I would highly recommend The Gorse Childrens Center in South Hadley! We have been there for 4 years and 3 children! There pre school program is fantastic! There curriculum is focused on learning through play. All of there staff are supportive and very welcoming! They also offer drop in care and summer camps which has been a really great program we have used! We will be using gorse childcare for many more years for our childcare needs!