Just before my little one turned 1, I decided to start looking at centers for him to attend as my niece was getting a job and couldn't watch him anymore. Money wasn't a problem, and I wanted him to go to a place to start being with other children. I first researched child care center regulations to know what to look for in a center.
I then dropped in to check out Barton's Infant center and was appalled at what I saw. Several (5) babies in one room with only 1 worker. One child was in a swing with a bottle propped in its mouth. (Which is against state regulations). As the 1 and only worker I saw gave me a tour he showed me the sleeping quarters where, when he opened the door there was a screaming child alone in a playpen (also against state regulations, workers can't leave children alone EVER) which you couldn't hear when the door was closed because the tv was so loud for the babies to watch (babies and tv really?) He then proceeded to give me a tour of the kitchen and outside area, leaving 6 babies completely unattended (state regulation violation). Outside I realized that there were two female workers watching 3-4 babies while this guy was alone inside with way more then ratios (state regulation violation).
I contacted licensing and made a complaint. Then licensing went out, investigated, and called me to tell me that my claims were substantiated. Meaning evidence showed them I was telling the truth.
I would never recommend this place to anyone. You're children will not be watched within ratios, and will be left unattended. read more