Where do I begin? It is difficult to have to return to work and send a new baby to daycare, but…read moreDuck Pond made the transition easier for us. From early in my pregnancy, we did a lot of reading about day cares, visited several, but we knew when we visited Duck Pond that was where our Jack would end up. We clicked instantly with Amy, the director, who strikes the perfect balance between down-to-earth and professional. She is caring, trustworthy, and always reasonable. So we chose Duck Pond for Jack when he was a mere 2 months old, and he just had his last day there (due to moving) 2 years later. Duck Pond's atmosphere feels like family, and we loved that if we wanted to talk to someone about Jack's needs (he had an anaphylactic egg allergy for a while) or if we had scheduling or billing questions, there was no corporate infrastructure to navigate. We loved that it was a family run center, that every staff member knew Jack by name and was excited to see him in the morning. It's important to note that teacher turnover is low, which was fabulous because Jack became very attached to them. All along, I have genuinely felt that Jack was loved and cared for. But this became even more apparent as he learned to walk, and would run excitedly in in the morning, and then when he learned to talk and was able to tell us how much he loves his Duck Pond friends and teachers. We'll miss Duck Pond but remain extremely grateful for the wonderful early care they gave our son and the peace of mind they gave his parents.

The staff at Duck Pond were wonderful for my two children. My kids loved going to daycare everyday…read more They both learned so much academically and socially. My kids started in the infant room and moved up through the preschool room and every teacher/helper was so kind and gave such great attention to each child. In addition, Amy was always so flexible with scheduling. It made life much easier because I could always depend on Duck Pond to help me with arrangements.

My son has been going here for almost a year and we couldn't be happier. The size of this daycare…read moreis just right - not too big and not super small. He gets exposed to children of a variety of ages and backgrounds which I think is a good way for him to develop by seeing how other kids tackle challenges. He's happy every day when we drop him off and pick him up, and is developing well. They do alot of different activities and promote a family atmosphere. I'm really glad that we found this place.

This is one of the worst daycares in Billings. The classes are always over full and they only have…read moreone teacher in the class. That's why I stopped sending my child here. If you want your kids taken care of don't take them here

Our son has been attending Over the Rainbow since he was 3 months old, and now at 3 years old, we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. The staff always greet us with a positive attitude, and it's clear they genuinely care about every kid. Their patience, dedication, and communication through the Brightwheel app have given us confidence that he's in great hands. Our son has learned so much, from surprising us by counting to 10 (without us ever covering numbers) to developing strong social skills and friendships with kids he's known since he was an infant. It's been wonderful seeing those friendships continue through birthday parties outside of daycare. We also appreciate the variety of activities beyond the daily curriculum. He is loving the summer camp program, and it's obvious the staff put a lot of effort into making every day fun. The biggest reason we recommend Over the Rainbow is simple: every morning, he runs into the building and is excited to be there. We look forward to another great school year!

We chose Over the Rainbow because the location and hours worked well for our family, but it's the…read morepeople who made us stay. My daughter is now 3 1/2 years old and has been attending since she was just 3 months old. Over the years, I've never had a negative experience with any of the teachers or staff she's had the privilege of knowing. As a mom, there's no greater comfort than knowing your child is surrounded by so many caring adults. It truly feels like she has a second family there, and that's something I could never provide on my own. The amount she has learned amazes me. Almost every day she comes home with new vocabulary, funny expressions, better manners, and new skills. Even learning to share has been something she's picked up there. Watching her confidence and independence grow has been incredible. One of my favorite parts of Over the Rainbow is the communication. I love receiving photos throughout the day, and it's always easy to reach her teachers when I have a question. I also appreciate how much effort they put into family events. While I can't always attend because of work, they're always thoughtful and well organized. The kindergarten graduation ceremony was by far the sweetest event I've attended--it was so clear how much the staff genuinely love and care about the children. It honestly makes me sad knowing my daughter won't be there much longer. These early years are so important, and I'm incredibly grateful for the role Over the Rainbow has played in helping shape the kind, curious, and caring little girl she's becoming. I would wholeheartedly recommend Over the Rainbow to any family looking for a safe, loving, and nurturing place for their child.

Toured several daycares when we were expecting our first. This was by far the best. Good location…read moreright off exit 54 if you're a commuter. Most competitive pricing wise I was able to find in Branford area, but we really chose this place because of the staff interaction we observed during our tour, and since we started. The owner, owners daughter and staff have always been nothing less than kind, courteous, and professional. About to start into our third year here and have had not a single bad experience since day one. But don't take my review as dogma, schedule a few tours and make your decision based on what you see.

Horrible experience at this daycare. For the most part, staff had a bad attitude and were either…read moretoo inexperienced or should have retired long ago (The staff for the infants were fabulous). The older owner is never there while the younger one is like a deer in headlights, unable to answer simple questions or attend to issues with older staff members. The kids are not outside a lot and then the staff complain that the kids are climbing the walls and misbehaving. These kids are toddlers and PreK, not little robots who sit and "do work" all day. I regret is not leaving sooner.

Can't say anything bad about this place. Both my kids attend full time teachers are amazing, my…read morekids have learned so much and enjoy going there everyday! Sarah

Super sweet super caring oh gosh I love it. My son loves it here as soon as well drive up to the…read moreschool he is smiling.

I am grateful every day that we found a spot at Learn & Play, back when our son was an infant. It…read morewas so hard to drop him off, but the infant-room teachers were so kind and compassionate that I felt completely secure leaving him in their capable hands. They gave him so much love--and they gave this new mama lots of grace. With each classroom, we have watched our child thrive and grow, learning so much, making friends, and having loads of fun. I'm always amazed by the teachers' creativity and the projects the kids bring home. The rooms are also bright and cheerful with lots of light, and the overall environment is both calm and joyful. The new director, Erika, continues to bring about wonderful changes--more outdoor time, lots of creativity, and excellent communication with parents. My heart is already heavy, knowing that it's our last year, now that our son is in pre-K. I will miss it so much and highly recommend this special place--it's so much more than a school or daycare. It really feels like family.

Learn & Play has been a wonderful experience for both of my children. The teachers are very…read moreengaged, nurturing and attentive to each individuals needs. Both kids have grown both intellectually and socially. I would recommend Learn & Play to everyone.

My daughter, 4 years old, went to Sunshine and was bullied. I didn't notice it until my daughter…read moretold me two weeks after she started to go there. She remembers all the words her classmates and the teacher made to her and repeated it exactly every time I asked her. I complained it to Rachael, the director about the teacher's inappropriate handling on this issue. But I've never heard apologize from Rachael or the teacher, instead, Rachael was upset about me because she thinks I am totally biased to my daughter and ignored my emails and phone calls. She only said, "Your daughter seemed happy all the time here." After sending several emails, I could get hold of her and she gave me refund for the remaining one week. What a unprofessional and unkind place.

I highly recommend this school for preparing your child for Elementary school. The staff is great…read moreand my son's growth has been phenomenal. Kids are taught the essentials for moving to the next level. They are taught Spanish, writing, reading and sight words as well as math. The staff is also awesome, they care about the well being of your child and it shows. Please send your children here you will be happy and so will they.

Highly recommend! Staff are well trained and compassionate providing educational care to both of my…read morechildren. We have been in the center for over 2 years and cannot say enough good things. My kids are excited to go and along the way with development milestones and issues, the staff personalized support to get us through.

Staff lied about my child's incident. Belittled my child. No toddler should "deserve" to be hurt…read more The director did not do a full, proper investigation. Owner's daughter then lawyered up. Horrible\traumatic experience for my child.