About Milestones
Since 2007, Milestones has combined the warmth of an in-home setting with the structure of a licensed child care center, so children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn and grow.
Serving children from 3 months to 5 years, Milestones provides a safe, nurturing and engaging environment guided by health, routine and safety. We're licensed as a group child care center by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, with a team of seven educators led by owner Adrina Gobbi.
We believe each child is a precious gift, and we treat them as though they were our own.
We provide each child with a nurturing, educational environment in which to thrive and grow to their full potential. We help children understand that they can make their own choices, and we're there to guide them. Through discovery and learning, children come into their own with a positive outlook and high self-esteem.
We keep an open relationship with parents and welcome parent involvement in every program.
Every staff member is CPR and First Aid certified, CORI/SORI background checked and FBI fingerprinted, and our educators attend monthly learning workshops to keep growing their skills.
Meet our staff
Owner and Director
Adrina graduated with a bachelor's degree from Lesley University. She has worked in early childhood education since 1996 and opened Milestones in 2007. In her spare time, Adrina loves spending quality time with her two children and their dogs, Emmy and Luna.
Director
Jessica joined the Milestones family in 2008 as the toddler educator. After working in every classroom over the years, she finished her early education degree and became our director in 2020. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys arts and crafts, drawing and traveling with her daughter.
Toddler 1 Educator
Adrianna recently graduated from Waltham High, where she completed the EEC course and earned her Chapter 74 teaching certificate. "Working with children is very special to me because I get to watch them grow, learn, and reach new milestones." Fun fact: Adrianna came to Milestones as a preschooler! Outside of work, she loves spending time with her mom and siblings.
Toddler 1 Assistant
Ashley rejoined Milestones in December 2025 and has worked in early childhood education for many years. She believes toddlers learn best through joyful play, messy art and lots of laughter. "I adore their smiles and happiness when they achieve new milestones in their little lives." When she's not working, Ashley spends time with her three children. Fun fact: Ashley is Adrianna's mom!
Toddler 2 Educator
Anna joined Milestones in October 2025 as the toddler assistant and has since earned her certification. She brings experience as a camp counselor and nanny, and describes herself as eclectic, always gaining new skills. Her hobbies include art in many mediums, surfing, hiking, fishing, weightlifting and lots of reading. The kids already love her.
Preschool 2 Educator
Traci joined Milestones in 2011 and has been the preschool lead educator since 2013. She graduated from Aquinas College in 1994 and holds lead educator certification for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. In her spare time, she likes to shop and spend quality time with her nieces.
Float Educator
Marion brings over 30 years of experience working with infants through preschoolers in Head Start. After retiring and traveling the country with her trucker husband, she decided to return to child care, and we're excited to have her! You'll often find her volunteering at local events, like face painting at the Watertown Day Faire.
Milestones does not discriminate in providing services based on race, gender, religion, cultural heritage, political belief, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or disabilities. Toilet training status is not an eligibility requirement for enrollment.
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