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    5.0 (1 review)
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    3 years ago

    Great teachers awesome staff my child learned so much and loves it. She is always happy to go to daycare and loves her teachers

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    As a parent, nothing matters more than your child's safety, and the second I left my tour almost a…read moreyear ago, I knew this was a place where my child would be genuinely cared for. I either toured or had a zoom meeting with 18 different daycares of differ price ranges, and I can honestly say that this was the only school where I immediately felt completely at ease. One of the biggest things that sets this school apart is that they don't simply "watch" children, they teach them. Even in the infant room, they follow a thoughtful learning lesson plan. I found that many daycares seemed to focus primarily on babysitting, but this school is intentional about early childhood education from the very beginning. Every interaction feels purposeful and designed to help children learn, grow, and thrive. The teachers are nothing short of incredible. They truly love their students, are consistently professional, patient, and caring, and it's obvious they take immense pride in what they do. You can see that they are passionate about their students and making parents feel welcome. The warmth they show every child is something special. For example, when I walk my son to class, teachers from other classes and grades say hello to him and know him by name. If I see a member of the staff that I haven't met, they speak and introduce themselves and they typically already know my son! I love this community mentality because it really does take a village. The administrators and teachers also go above and beyond to build relationships with families. They're genuinely kind, personable, and always take the time to connect with parents. It never feels transactional. That level of communication and care has meant so much to our family because I am a person who REALLY likes to be involved and I highly value community. The director, Ms. Ariel deserves special recognition. She is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet, but beyond that, she is an exceptional leader. She is incredibly organized, respectful, compassionate, and clearly loves every student in the building. She works tirelessly, and it shows. She has created a culture where professionalism, kindness, and genuine love for children are the standard. Her leadership is truly unmatched, and I believe it is the reason this school is as outstanding as it is. Ms. Rhoda who manages the front office is also a welcome presence who greets everyone and takes time to get to know the families well. My child's teachers are phenomenal and I truly believe they care for my kid and he really loves them! I also think it's incredibly telling that so many of the parents I've met have had multiple children attend this school from the infant room all the way until they're ready to start elementary school. That kind of loyalty speaks volumes about the quality of the program and the trust families place in the staff. I feel unbelievably fortunate to have found this school. Choosing childcare is one of the hardest decisions a parent can make, and after looking at so many options, I can confidently say I wouldn't choose anywhere else. I recommend this daycare wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a place where children are not only safe, but truly loved and valued.

    I was present at the AEL FUNDAY , July 31, 2026 and was totally in the dark when I saw a group of…read moreadults enter the playground with shirts implying an AEL TO PRISON PIPELINE .... I knew immediately that this was some form of personal offensive being staged ... just as I was about to ask one of the men in the group about the WHY for the shirts... I saw staff and security approaching them ... I felt the manner of their protest was inappropriately offensive and imposing upon myself ( a grandparent) and others who were not there to view a Personal Protest .... For everything there is a manner to appropriately navigate disappointment... L Rich

    House At Pooh Corner

    House At Pooh Corner

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    Our son has been a student at House at Pooh Corner for a year now and I can say that this is a…read morespecial school. There are many things I like about this school--the love and patience shown by the teachers, the intentional community-building, the inclusive atmosphere--but what really sets it apart to me is thought and care that goes into the design of the educational experience. I am a teacher, and I think a lot about how an educator's vision affects how students learn. My experience has been that many daycare centers either lack any educational vision at all, or else teach a "canned" curriculum devised by an institution outside the school. Not so at Pooh Corner. The educational director works with the teachers to develop a curriculum that is appropriate for THESE SPECIFIC KIDS and reflects their interests. They do special projects based on whatever the kids are excited about--my son's class did a project on shoes, and then another on "gravity" (things going up and falling down). The kids get exposure to lots of different kinds of learning experiences. They have a weekly science class that involves gardening, composting, and bugs. This is not just "experiential" science either--they collect data on their plants (I don't think they call it that, but that's what it is) and compare the ones growing inside and outside! There are options like Spanish class and dance class as well. This is all in the context of lots of free play with a great outdoor playspace, as well as time for physical skills, reading, letters, and numbers. However even the letters and numbers are incorporated thoughtfully into the things that the kids are interested in. The school works as a team with families on big changes like potty training--it made it so easy for us, I think he went from diapers to underpants in two days. They also encourage kids to do as much as possible by themselves, which helps them to be independent.

    After a very disappointing experience at another daycare, I can confidently say that House at Pooh…read moreCorner is everything you want and can expect from a daycare. We send our current toddler there, and we plan to send our future infant there as well. (And we plan to have them grow through each class within the center.) The daycare is well staffed and has floating staff, so each room is always equipped with the minimum (often more than) number staff required for each age group. This helps the staff morale, as it seems that no one is over or underworked. The staff is friendly, knowledgable and truly cares about the children and the community. And many staff members have been there for many years (some are former students of Pooh Corner). Notable Pros: -Staff members are ALWAYS "on the floor". They are never sitting in a chair and on cell phones (unfortunately, many other daycares accept this). Staff are actively involved and playing with and teaching the children. -Lesson plans are sent through email weekly. Other emails are sent with pictures of events and other things that the community is involved in. -There is a strong community mentality. Pooh Corner is a welcoming community with many volunteer events, art shows, and social events (at the center and at parents' homes). -Everybody knows everyone else. Because of the movement of staff floaters and the community mentality, everyone knows my wife, my daughter and me, when I walk in (from the director, to the pre-school teachers, to all of my daughter's teachers in the toddler room). This truly makes me feel like my daughter is in safe and caring hands. -Outdoor play everyday (weather permitting). They have a wonderful playground and do things like water play in the summer. -They have a focus on sustainable practices and organic materials. They welcome cloth diapers provide organic sunscreen and bug spray during the spring/summer.

    Four Seasons Childcare & Preschool

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    3.5
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    There are multiple reasons why I would not recommend this child care facility. First, during the…read morestart of the pandemic we removed our children from this facility due to the fact that schools were virtual and we no longer needed the coverage. The owner was given ample notice so that a replacement could be found. We were required to pre pay two full months in advance and requested our money back (not a small amount for 2 kids approx $3,700). The owner stated she would not return the money even though no services were provided as we paid months in advance. This was frustrating and we went through the proper channels bringing her to small claims court. We won our case and were awarded the full amount by a judge. The owner has still refused to pay even though she is court ordered to do so. In fact there is a sheriffs sale being held at her property as a result. The owner and business itself are not hurting for money by any means as the owner drives an $80,000 suv. Also we were willing to work with her and be understanding of the pandemic by only requiring half of our money back, she refused leading to the court case. The owner is extremely dishonest and spiteful and utilizes unethical business practices. I would recommend finding another facility so that you will never have to experience a situation like this.

    My son has been attending this school since he was 6 months old- He is now five. The staff are…read moregreat, his current teacher is amazingly patient and structured, and they always keep me informed of the tiniest things. He goes on trips, reads daily, practices writing, sings, goes on the computer, and celebrates various holidays with the school. Something to consider- this school has been around for a very long time...decades. Many of the staff are long-term. I've been to other daycare centers, the more expensive, and I've never felt as comfortable as I do with Four Seasons. He's moving on to K in September to Green Woods....and although I'm ecstatic he's going to this wonderful new school, I will miss the staff and kids at Four Seasons terribly.

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