My fiance and I both work stressful, demanding jobs that require most, if not all, of our time. On top of that, I only had 6 weeks of maternity leave before I had to return to work full time and our daughter was born 3 weeks premature. Thus, I needed a daycare I could trust 110% with our daughter. We toured Brainy Kids Place when I was roughly 8 months pregnant. Originally, we scheduled to tour and review 5 daycares in the area. However, Brainy Kids Place was the first, last and only daycare we toured. From the moment we walked in, it felt "right." BKP is neat and well-kept and it is evident that every member of the staff truly loves what she does. Chelsea is extremely knowledgable and passionate about her business and comes with one heck of a resume. Chelsea's love for her business flows down to other members of the BKP team. Another thing that drew us in and continues to impress us is Chelsea's and Kristin's (BKP director) involvement with the BKP kiddos. After my daughter's first day at BKP, I knew we made the right decision. Members of the BKP team called me throughout her first week to let me know how she was settling in and welcomed my phone calls, no matter how annoying I was by calling non-stop. By the end of her first week with BKP, my daughter smiled as soon as she saw Nichole and other BKP teammates in the infant room. To this day, she continues to do so. That small fact puts my mind and my heart at ease because naturally, as a mom I feel guilty for leaving her with someone else all day long. Our daughter is now 6 months old. During her time at BKP, she has continued to strive. She has exceeded all my expectations as a mother as she grows, learns and excels. Although it is heartbreaking to miss out on moments like her first time to sit up or crawl, I feel better seeing the excitement on the faces of the BKP team (it is almost as though they are excited and proud as I am to see her new moves!). I love that BKP sends her home with a daily activity sheet because it keeps me up to date on her progress and what she is learning each day. Further, BKP does activities with her every day which I know she enjoys and my fridge does, too! Finally, cost and convenience were two important factors in our decision. Not only is BKP's tuition a great "bang for my buck," I also feel like I am getting more that I could imagine with my tuition. Additionally, BKP is close to everything and extremely convenient. All in all, I could not be more pleased with BKP. Not only am I a "momma bear," I am also a full time attorney. As such, I am often told I am hard to deal with and harder to please. BKP has fully exceeded my expectations and continue to do so every day. I honestly could not imagine our daughter anywhere else. Every day, we are reminded why we chose BKP! read more

Brainy Kids Place is an amazing child care facility! I feel very comfortable to leave my daughter in their care while my husband and I are working. From the very beginning, even when it was difficult for me to leave my daughter for the first time, to each and every day for over a year later I still feel the same way. They truly are a second family to my daughter! It is not just her teacher who knows and takes care of my daughter, all of the teachers know her name and make sure to say hi or bye, or talk to her throughout the day. Her classroom teacher is the BEST teacher I could ever ask for! Her teacher has nothing but love for each and every child that is a part of her classroom. Her classroom routines are amazing that my daughter knows what to expect each and everyday! Her teacher also incorporates so many hands-on learning activities, that I know she works very hard to plan and organize to make each day a great day of learning. I feel so blessed to have her teacher love and teach my little girl while I cannot. I also enjoy how I can recieve pictures and updates from meals, to potty breaks, to what they learn in class everyday. They do a great job of keeping me informed, which makes me feel even more comfortable that I am apart of my daughters school day even when I cannot be with her. The entire school is excellent at communicating with me each and every day! I love both directors, and how they listen and make sure everyone at the school is safe! I could not be happier with my choice for my daughter to be at Brainy Kids Place!!! read more

I first would like to start out by saying that my son has been with this daycare since they began brainy kids. When they purchased the daycare they renovated all the classrooms and improved the building substantially. My son loves his classroom and all the girls work there get hugs and kisses from him daily. He never cries when I drop him off and he is always excited to show me is work every day when I pick him up. His teachers keep me updated on his development and I am grateful for the structure they provide him. He has learned so much from his teachers. One thing that stands out is that the same ladies are there day in and day out. I like the fact that the owner is there on a daily/weekly basis so if I have any concerns she has an open door for discussions. My son loves his group of friends and he has a great group of little friends that have also been there and have grew up with him. I am thankful that our son still attends this daycare that has been very stable environment. He knows everyone's name who works there and it is so refreshing to have the advanced security that they offer. Thank you Brainy Kids for treating my son like as if he was one of your own children. The dedication of your teachers is something my family is grateful for. While I am at work I know he is happy, enjoying himself and most importantly safe from harm. read more

We choose Brainy Kid's Place for our 2 year old son for numerous reasons, but the final decision was made when our friends began sharing their positive testimonials and expressing their sincere satisfaction with Chelsea and her staff. After visiting the facility, meeting with Chelsea and her staff, and seeing how sincerely engaged all the kiddos seemed to be, we felt in our hearts that this was the right place for our little one. Since starting at BKP 6 weeks ago, Hollin has bloomed into a vivacious, curious, talkative, toddler who constantly loves to tell us about his teacher, Ms. Ana, and friends in his class. I am so thankful for all the teachers at BKP who come in contact with Hollin throughout the day. As an educator myself, I understand the importance of my child having positive relationships with all adults, not just his teacher. I love that as we leave each day, all teachers wish him well and know him by name. The smile on his face and the wave goodbye are the small, daily reassurances that we have made the right choice for our family. I cannot thank Ms. Chelsea and her staff enough for constantly molding Hollin into a courteous, friendly toddler and fostering learning in a constructive yet flexible environment. read more

Brainy Kids Place is by far the best daycare center my child/children have ever attended. Each of my children have attended other public daycares in town as well as private home daycares. The staff was unfriendly, uncaring and uninvolved in caring for my children. My children attended one particular daycare for over 5 years and I never met the owner. They let the children run wild and there was no discipline or structure. Brainy Kids Place is the exact opposite. The staff is full of caring and loving individuals. The owner is involved and has made Brainy Kids Place a safe, fun and structured environment. Chelsea and her staff come up with fun and creative ideas and field trips for the kids. The tuition is great considering all of the activities for this kids. Rarely does a parent have to come out of pocket for additional expenses. I pulled my daughter out of daycare once and re-enrolled her because we missed the structure and the staff. I am so grateful for Brainy Kids Place. I fell comfortable leaving my child there and know the staff will love her and take care of her like their very own. read more

I initially choose Brainy Kids Place for its location and convenience. I was very skeptical about putting my daughters back into daycare due to the fact that we were fairly new to the area. When I initially went in for a tour and to get information, such as what services were offered and the cost, I was greeted with open arms as if I had known them for years. That alone gave me a good feeling about Brainy Kids Place. My daughters Sadae and Shya love all their peers and teachers. I love the atmosphere that Brainy Kids Place has to offer our children. I like how the facility and classrooms are always clean. I really liked how during the summer the kids were taken out on multiple field trips instead of having to be stuck indoors for the whole summer. Brainy Kids Place staff is very good with communicating with parents. I would recommend Brainy Kids Place to any parent who seeking a good child care facility for their child. Thank You, Michelle Munivez read more

I cant say enough good things about this daycare. I have a 2 year old and a 1 Year old, both have been here since 8 weeks old. The facility has an app that allows you to know exactly what is going on with your child throughout the day, and the send pictures as well. Its amazing what my 2 year old has already learned, she knows her alphabet, and she can count to 20, now they are starting to learn how to write their names! They are teaching my one year old sign language. This is not just a day care, they have learning activities for the kids all day, arts and crafts etc. I like the fact that everything is included like breakfast, snacks and lunch, one less thing I have to worry about. The staff is amazing. I appreciate that when I pick them up at night they give me an update of what went on in their day. They are very caring, it makes it easy for me to work all day knowing that my children are well taken care of. read more

I've been very happy with Brainy Kids. I am very impressed with the amount of information our daughter has learned in her short time there and how much easier she retains information at this new school. I believe she is more focused and is also much happier there than at her old school. I like the atmosphere of Brainy Kids much more than that of a larger franchised institution which treats parents and children like profit centers rather than individuals with specific needs. The faculty has treated our daughter very well and I always leave with a smile when I pick her up. I enjoy seeing how much she likes to say goodbye to everyone. I also like that on days when she loses a toy she brought with her in the morning, every teacher seems to get involved, working diligently to help her find it. That shows how well the staff works as a team to care for the students. read more

When we decided on a day are for our two children, who are grown now, we chose a loving and caring place with a "homey" atmosphere vs. all the corporate day cares that were available at the time. Now we witnessed our son and his wife make the same decision. They chose Brainy Kids Place in Santa Fe, and when we toured this day care with our granddaughter, we were so happy to see that it was in many ways very much like the day care our son attended -- secure, loving, caring, warm, friendly, academic -- and most of all, our granddaughter loved it! Her transition to Brainy Kids has been so easy because the staff has been so welcoming to her. She has made friends there, and has even advanced in her learning. We thank Brainy Kids for caring for our granddaughter and keeping her safe. As a grandmother, I highly recommend Brainy Kids Place to other families! read more

I chose brainy kids place at the beginning because of the convenience and the hours. The hours are fantastic and that I know that my child is safe weather I have to drop her off early or leave her a little bit later. All of the teachers are very involved and know my daughter by name. They are kind and help her to remember things when I pick her up as we are both very forgetful. The summer program truly is the best. With two field trips scheduled every week the kids never get bored. And even better, these field trips are included with summer tuition! My daughter had never been in daycare before but I had worked at one previously. I am very impressed by the standards that they have with their staff, the classrooms, and the curriculum. The socialization is awesome and my daughter is constantly encouraged to grow. We love brainy kids place!!! read more

My granddaughter goes to Brainy Kids in Santa Fe. When we took her to meet the staff and other kids to help in her transition from her previous day care, I was very, very impressed with their security. Today there are a lot of scary things happening to children, and I felt very comforted that Brainy Kids made their security system a high priority. Not only do they require an individual to have a PIN, but they require a fingerprint as well from all authorized persons picking up children there. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, and my granddaughter was not hesitant at all to make the change. To me, that is what is important: security and how my granddaughter is treated. On both counts, Brainy Kids has my vote and I would highly recommend this day care/preschool to other families. read more

We have been a member of Brainy Kids since they first opened their door. Our son has been with the same group of kids since he started right at 3 months, and he is now 2. They are helping us get him potty trained while he is at school! We have had the best teachers, who are the same people there everyday. It is nice to see the same faces and know who you are dropping off your children with. The classrooms are always clean and decorated adorably. They do fun activities with the kids and he is learning so much! I have recommended Brainy Kids to the people who are buying our house next week! We are moving and we will be driving out of our way to attend Brainy Kids but to know that my son is happy and stable in a school is well worth the extra 10 minute drive! read more

Brainy Kids has given me peace of mind when I had to go back to work after having my first child. From the moment I walked in the door of this daycare I felt comfortable. The staff really cares about each child and my baby is not upset when I drop him off. I routinely receive pictures of him throughout the week and really like the app they use that allows me to see how much he is eating, sleeping, etc... throughout the day while I'm at work. The safety measures in place make me feel much better about leaving him somewhere as people are not able to just come and go as they please like some other daycares in the area. I visited every daycare within 20 miles of my house when deciding which one to go with and there was definitely not a better place. read more

We love Brainy kids! When we came to Brainy kids my son was not very social and did not like daycare in the least. After a couple months my son now gets excited about going to his class and absolutely loves his teachers! From the minute we pull in the driveway he is smiling and as soon as we walk in the door he gets so excited he walks straight to his classroom in a hurry (he'd leave me behind if he could). My son is not affectionate with many people besides us (his parents) but as soon as he sees his teacher he runs straight to her and hugs her and blows kisses and is very comfortable with her. It makes my heart melt and I'm extremely happy the transformation I've seen in him. Thank you Brainy kids! read more

We decided on Brainy Kids Place Santa Fe in September 2022 after moving closer to the Santa Fe area earlier that year- I spent months searching for a daycare that met my needs as a parent and my child's needs too. The safety measures, curriculum, and staff are amazing. I love the app with updates so I can keep up with my 4 year old throughout the day. Within the last year, my daughter has been able to start recognizing the alphabet, small words, and numbers- I know the teachers work hard to prep kids for kindergarten and beyond. My daughter loves going to school and we are thankful to have a safe and fun environment for her to spend her days! read more

As a NANA to my two granddaughters who go to Brainy Kids Place I must say that I feel such comfort knowing that they are WELL taken care of. One is in the two year old class and the other one is in the 4 year old class. I pick the girls up sometimes on Fridays so they can spend time with Nana/Pawpaw for the weekend and they are ALWAYS in such good and happy spirits. It is also ALWAYS nice when I go in and see how happy all the workers are and see all the children having a good time. The girls have learned so much being there and they talk highly of their teachers. Thank you Brainy Kids Place for ALL that you do. Melinda D. read more

Brainy kids has been just what my daughter needed! she has only been going for a month, but in that short month her vocabulary and manners have just blossomed. Every morning when she walks in you can feel the tight knit family feeling and everyone even the caregivers who are not her everyday teachers greet her just to make sure she starts her day off on a positive note. She loves her teachers and we love the small class sizes so that she can get the 1 on 1 attention she needs at her toddler age. This was one of the best decisions we could have made putting her in with Brainy Kids! read more

It was not until we moved our 3 year old daughter from a larger "chain" day school in a big suburban environment to a smaller, community day school that we realized just how important the 1-on-1 attention is. I can tell that the teachers work closely with her because I have seen significant improvement in her writing, tracing letters, alphabet memorization, plus she comes home very happy and excited to keep learning. They have a very healthy hands-on, explorative learning atmosphere too so she gets to be a real kid as well. We are grateful that we found Brainy Kids Place! read more

My son just recently started to attend the Brainy Kids Place, we chose them to be closer to home and they have a curriculum for their students. I love seeing the photos and getting the notifications of all the activities and learning he is doing. For us having a good foundation while he is young with learning and sharing was very important to us. I am thankful for his teachers who care for him as if he is their own. Working full time, we trust that our baby is in good hands and I am glad that I have the confidence that he is with Ms. Emily and Ms. Jackie. read more