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Make Way For Ducklings, Inc

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4.9(30)Yelp(0)
Center-based Care

On record in Massachusetts.

455 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 01118

Hours
7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Licensed for
100 children

Amenities and accessibility

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

The public record

License number
P-254542
License status
CURRENT
License type
Center-based Care
Licensed capacity
100 children
Address
455 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 01118
County
Not listed
Website
Not listed

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What the record says

Provider highlights

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  • Licensing: License status: CURRENT

From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 30 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • We are wrapping up our second year at Make Way for Ducklings, and we are so grateful for this preschool. Not only are the teachers kind and warm, but they are also experienced educators with strong backgrounds in Early Childhood Education who can meet the needs of a diverse student population so that all learners get what they need to thrive. The school uses an app for communication and billing, and all administration is timely, clear, and just what parents need. Kids are outside as often as possible, are doing a lot more than ABCs, and we are so proud of our son's growth and development, academically and social/emotionally, over the last two years. There are many sweet traditions and special events; you and your child really feel like you're part of a community at MakeWay. There is a flexible schedule to accommodate many household needs, and the value of cost/experience is well worth it. 10/10 would recommend MakeWay for preschool!

    Julie GoffMay 20, 2026
  • We truly could not be happier with our experience at this daycare. From day one, we have felt so comfortable and confident leaving our son in their care, which says everything as a parent. What makes this place so special is the people—especially his teacher, Miss Thona. She is incredibly patient, nurturing, and attentive, and it’s so clear how much she genuinely loves and cares for the kids. Our son absolutely adores her, and it gives us so much peace of mind knowing he is with someone who treats him with such kindness and warmth every single day. We’ve watched him grow, learn, and thrive in this environment. He comes home happy, engaged, and clearly well cared for. The communication, consistency, and level of care they provide truly set them apart. We are so grateful to have found this daycare and especially Miss Thona. She has made such a positive impact on our son’s life—and ours.

    Katie DiClementeApr 15, 2026
  • Our family is very happy with our daughter’s progress after starting pre-school at Make Way For Ducklings! She has made improvements with communication, organization and routines at home and school. We love having Ms. Thona as her first teacher! Ms. Thona and Ms. Rachel are easy to get into contact with and have been very patient with my daughter. We receive daily updates and photos from her school day and it’s always exciting to come home from work to see what her school day was like. Thank you, Make Way for Ducklings!

    Nicole BennettDec 10, 2025
  • We were looking for a part time PK for our daughter and so many friends recommend MWFD. They were not wrong! MWFD is a great school. Our daughter loves going and asks to go full time. The staff are very warm and welcoming. The kids and their needs truly come first. I could go on and on about things we love about MWFD.

    Erin RoblesDec 5, 2025
  • Our son has had such an amazing experience at Make Way for Ducklings since starting at just 2 years old in September 2025. He has learned so much already—academically, socially, and emotionally. A very special thank you to Ms. Thona, his main classroom teacher, who has had such a positive impact on him. Her patience, warmth, and dedication shine through every single day. My son absolutely adores her and comes home sharing stories of all the fun he has in her class. We are truly grateful for the connection she’s built with him and the way she supports his growth. The extra time she takes to share photos of their day is also incredibly appreciated. We also want to give a huge shoutout to the whole staff and specifically, Ms. Bree, Ms. Ashley, and Ms. Rachel. Their kindness and encouragement add so much to his experience. He talks about each of them often as well, along with all his classmates, which shows just how comfortable and happy he feels at school. It’s clear that the entire team works together to create a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment. We can’t wait to see how much he grows through this year and the years to come! We are so thankful for the positive atmosphere at MWFD —one where learning is fun, friendships flourish, and every child is supported. I couldn’t be happier with our experience, and I highly recommend Make Way for Ducklings to any family looking for an exceptional preschool.

    Jillian HoganDec 4, 2025
  • We are so happy with our choice to send our daughter to MWFD. When our home daycare was closing we searched and searched for a new place and we are so lucky to have found MWFD. All the teachers are so kind and caring and always smiling. Our daughter runs into her classroom everyday and there is no better feeling than knowing your daughter is safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend !

    Brittany DublinDec 4, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.9 average comes from 30 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star29
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star1