I rarely leave reviews, but families deserve transparency. My family has been with this center for…read moreover three years, and the decline has been noticeable especially following recent corporate changes and inconsistency at that level. This facility markets itself as a "learning center", but it is increasingly operating like a daycare without the consistency and structure you would expect for the cost. Ongoing staffing shortages have created unreliable care, including last minute capacity limits that result in families being turned away. The core issue appears to be how staff are treated and to be clear, this is not a reflection of the on site team, but a corporate level problem. Teachers seem overworked, under supported, and underpaid, which creates an unsustainable environment. This not only impacts the children, but also leads to high staff turnover and a lack of consistency in care. Families are paying premium rates, but the investment in staffing does not reflect that. Until there are meaningful changes at the corporate level to support and retain qualified teachers, I cannot recommend this center.

Reflecting on the six years my child spent at Childtime, I can honestly say we look back on the…read moreexperience with immense satisfaction. Now that we are nearly a year removed from the program, the positive impact on my child's development is even more apparent. The hallmark of our experience was the relationship with the administration. While there were naturally moments over the years where I had concerns or disagreed with a specific situation, I never once felt unheard. The leadership team always prioritized sitting down with me to listen and address my feedback. Even when the solutions weren't exactly what I had envisioned, the transparency and respect they showed ensured that my perspective was always valued. Watching my child flourish in the environment they've cultivated was a joy. My only constructive critique would be the lunch program; while relying on the provided options was occasionally a challenge, and my child sometimes came home hungry. However, the staff was always attentive to this--they provided appealing snacks and allowed as many helpings as needed to ensure no child was left wanting. I would have prefered to be able to provide a home made lunch that respected the no-peanut policy. I am grateful for the care, the communication, and the community Childtime provided our family for over half a decade.

I visited Lil Rugratz Daycare to inquire about care for my two-month-old. Tami was friendly during…read morethe tour, and I appreciated her welcoming attitude at first. However, I was told there wouldn't be an infant spot until January, and in order to hold that spot, I'd have to pay $100 per week (for 5 months) -- totaling over $2,000 -- just to reserve it. This fee would not go toward tuition, care, or anything else. I paid a $55 enrollment fee at the time but couldn't shake the feeling that something didn't sit right. After reflecting on it and comparing with other local daycares (most of which only charge a small one-time holding fee), I reached out to let her know I couldn't justify paying that amount -- especially while also paying for a nanny and another daycare. That's when she suddenly said a spot would be opening September 1st, even though she had just told me January. I responded expressing interest, but she never opened or replied to my message. As a first-time mom, I now feel this may have been a manipulative or predatory tactic -- either the spot never existed, or it did and I was being pushed to pay unnecessary fees under false pretenses. Either way, it felt deceptive and left me deeply uncomfortable. Even if she were to reply now, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving my child in her care after this experience. Parents, please be cautious. Trust your instincts and ask questions -- especially when someone is asking you to pay hundreds (or thousands) upfront for nothing in return.

Tammi has been great. She has watched both my children from a very small age and they both love her…read moreand her team. Very flexible and understanding. Good location on a nice side of town.

The owner has been in Business for many decades and I a resource for learning about basic…read morefundamentals and basic etiquette regarding manners, helping, listening, sharing and has an unmatched program that gives all these things with a loving environment! Maintains safety, communication and resources for parents as the children learn, grow and develop. This environment is structured and gives children an understanding that meets their needs.

I am so grateful for the Learning Tree preschool. They not only have prepared my child for…read morekindergarten, but have also treated her like their own. The staff there feels like family. As an elementary teacher and mother, I'm beyond happy with the education, social skills, and love the school has provided for my daughter. Thank you LT!

Update: my son has been going to Academics Plus for 3 years now. He will be going to Kinder in Aug…read more Ms Billda is still one of the best teachers! She really spends time and gets every child ready and prepared for Kinder. Just like his sister, he has never disliked going to school. Because all learning is done through play, he enjoys all the projects and schoolwork. Hes proud to show us everything he does. She still maintains an open door policy for all guardians. She has never made myself, husband or my in laws feel unwelcome for coming for a visit or attending one of the many holiday parties. Just like with his sister, she helped, encouraged and supported us through potty training. They never leave the little ones in soiled diapers or clothing. If parents forget to bring a change of clothing she always has spares on hand to help in a pinch. Ms Billda has still maintained an affordable status for parents looking for early education for their little ones. When it was time for my son to start preschool I knew I didnt need to look anywhere else! It was a no brainer. You get more bang for your buck at Academics Plus. Im done having kids but I will always advocate for small businesses that care about those in the community. I hope Ms. Billda continues to thrive in all business aspects.

I started childcare for my 4yo here and she is ready for Kindergarten! I love this place. The…read moreteachers are great for making my little feel safe and to thrive in all areas, social, emotional, and educational. Ms. Bilda truly cares and runs an excellent place.

My child has attended this school since Preschool and I cannot give the curriculum designed for the…read morestudents enough kudos. Children really do excel when given the right environment and helpful tools. The extended school care has 2 of the most loving teachers. An afternoon snack is provided so your child can make it to dinner. Afternoon movies on the really hot days are provided and plenty of outdoor fun is allotted on the days when the weather is not too hot or not too cold. Easy drop off and pick up lanes.

Great preschool! The teachers are well organized and enjoy teaching the young age group. I highly…read morerecommend this preschool. My child learned a lot!

We have had such a wonderful experience with this daycare over the past three years. From the very…read morebeginning, my daughter warmed up to her immediately, which meant everything to us. She is incredibly easygoing, kind, and truly great to work with. The daycare is always clean, organized, and welcoming, and I never have to worry when my daughter is there. I know she is very well looked after and genuinely cared for. My daughter absolutely loves being there, and that alone speaks volumes. As a parent, the peace of mind this daycare provides is priceless. Knowing my child is happy, safe, and in good hands every day makes all the difference. I can't recommend her highly enough.

The worst experience I've ever had with a child care provider!!! Mariam was very sweet and…read moreunderstanding when we first took our toddler to her. We explained that we had a coparenting situation and she had communication with both of us for the first month and then she started changing her own policies and even added days off without notice. That was bad enough but then on several occasions we would pick up early and ALL the kids would be crying unexplainably. Not the environment I wanted my child in!

If I could rate a zero I would. This business is truly bias towards certain clients. They decided…read moreto update their building and added a code lock to the front door. These women did not notify me of the change nor share the code with me. As I and my ex are divorced we share custody and he mostly picks up our children. This day I got to pick up my daughter and discover not only is the door locked, they didn't give me the code and didn't not answer the door as I rung the bell. I had been sitting out side for a bit and had a chance to see other parents use the code and go right in. However I rang the bell and waited outside like a criminal as my child was brought to the door. Unlike the other parents that went straight in and had immediate access to their children. The next day for drop off I again noticed all the parents seemed to have codes. I then texted and called my ex asking for the code, he refused. So I waited for a nice parent to come along to open the door for myself and my children. The older kids wanted to drop in and say hello. This week I'm talking to my 4 year old who attends the horrible place and tells me that her teachers did not like the snack I packed her last week. She said they claimed it was unhealthy and she said she felt bad but wanted to eat her food anyway. First off these women have taken their bias/racism too far. To be little parents in front of four years old child is a low down scummy thing to do. These people have my number if anything they could have called me and asked me not to send her with nutrí grain bars, cereal bars, graham crackers and the Minute Maid juice box. But to make a child feel bad in any way let alone about her food is atrocious and not tolerated. I've received my children from this place multiple times in which they had candy, fruit snacks and junk. So clearly there aren't strict dietary guidelines nor are any of these people offering meals to these preschoolers. Bottom line is if there is something to be said about a child's parent, call the parent. Feel free to reach out in fact but the slanderous talk to my children will not be permissible. I'm sure many can agree with that sentiment. Avoid this place if you have any sense.

Let me respond to the complaint of racism. Check my picture and you will see that I am a POC and my…read morechildren are beautiful POC as well. We started with Just Kid'n Around when it was a daycare at the start of the pandemic when my normal daycare shutdown. And we followed to the new preschool. I feel that there is much more diversity represented in the daycare compared to the actual population. My kids have aged out and are now in school but we will be back for breaks and the summer! We were there this summer and we were notified of the need to quarantine as soon as the health department notified the facility. From March of 2020 until June of 2021, not only did we not have to quarantine but my kids had fewer illnesses than our previous daycare exponentially. The staff have always worn masks. I don't understand this complaint of marks. I will never forget the comment my pediatrician made at one of our well visits when she saw bruises on their legs: "I see these boys are very active". Kids play, kids get hurt, and unless it is a true injury, staff might not notice a scratch. If my children reported being scratched or otherwise mistreated by staff, that's one thing, but from everyday playing? My ringing endorsement is that this daycare, and then preschool, came through when I was in a jam and took care of my kids well. They still ask about Miss Melissa, Miss Stacey, and Miss Jen. Communication has been great, when I perceived an unpleasant experience with a new staff member, I spoke with Miss Melissa and the staff member addressed my concerns and we learned it was a misunderstanding. From them on experiences with that staff member were great. I am a very present and involved parent and I wouldn't leave my most precious beings in a bad situation.

my experience with Childtime has been nothing short of amazing! I currently have two children…read moreattending and everyone is always kind. My middle child has learned a lot being there. she went from barely talking to talking so much now. definitely would recommend this daycare and do to everyone I know that needs daycare.

I would highly recommend Childtime on Floyd to any parent looking for a structured and supportive…read moreenvironment to help prepare their child for school and build social skills. When our son turned 3, we initially enrolled him part-time to help him socialize and get comfortable around other children. Within just a few weeks, his English vocabulary grew tremendously. It was honestly amusing, and impressive, to hear him use new words we had never taught him while telling us about his day. He also became much more comfortable interacting with both children and adults. Although he is still naturally shy, he has come out of his shell significantly, and we eventually moved him to full-time care after seeing how much he was benefiting. As parents, we also really appreciated the level of communication Childtime provided. They send home a weekly menu so we know what meals and snacks are being served, and his teachers (shout out to Ms. Josephine and Ms. Stacy!) would regularly post updates and photos on the app of our son's day. Getting to see him participate in activities that aren't always possible at home (color runs, magician shows, dance parties) was one of our favorite parts of the experience. I'd also like to recognize Sonja, the director, who has always been courteous, accommodating, and honest. On multiple occasions, she went out of her way to point out a promotional discount, vacation options, as well as a corporate discount available through my employer. That level of transparency and willingness to help really stood out to us. If you're looking for a safe, structured environment to help prepare your child for school and get them out of their shell, then we would absolutely recommend Childtime on Floyd.