I debated on whether I should give a 2 star or a 3 star. In the end I went with three because the…read morestaff who watch and take care of the kids are good. In fact my rating would have been a 4 or 5 but we had some issues which became a hassle so we ended up going back to our last day care facility. If your child has allergy or asthma you might want to consider trying a different place or maybe a different location. I don't know what the fundamental difference was between here and the other places we've gone too but they had constant issues with the paper work provided by our allergist. After a few months of going back and forth, we felt it wasn't worth the hassle.

I couldn't ask for a better company to work for! All of us truly care about the children and…read morefamilies. We pride ourselves with our home like environment & give parents peace of mind by providing exceptional education. I love working for Cadence!

We love this preschool for so many reasons. The teachers are funny, talented and smart. They lead…read moreby example and inspire the kids to work as a team. We've watched our son blossom under their care, supervision and gentle direction. Art, play, music, special guests and performers - every day is a new learning adventure that our son excitedly talks about when we pick him up from school. Other pluses = There is a full kitchen and the kids and teachers often prepare food together, the playground is fully contained but in a relaxed, wooded environment, the school is right off of the bike trail, close to the Canton library and downtown Collinsville, and Mrs. Doran (one of the teachers) is a gifted puppeteer. She won our hearts immediately, along with the other wonderful faculty, who are highly educated and LOVE working with this age group (3s and 4s). The open house happens twice a year, but you can always call to schedule a visit. Their summer camp is great, too! We truly will be sad to say goodbye when our son graduates from the 4s program at Trinity Nursery School.

I love this school!! Both of our daughters attended the 3's and 4's programs at PGNS. My oldest…read moreattended from 2010 through 2012 and my youngest from 2012 through 2014. We could not have asked for a better preschool experience for both of our girls!! The teachers nurtured and loved them and helped them develop into the sweet, happy and loving girls that they are. I know the friendships the girls and our family have developed through PGNS will last a lifetime.

Pine Grove Nursery School is amazing!!! The teachers and staff are extremely warm and loving, the…read morecurriculum is fantastic and definitely prepared my children for kindergarten! They offer music class, Spanish class, computers, and plenty of play time! Family friendly and caring environment where the kids love learning, what more could you ask for! I have another child in preschool right now and I wouldn't look anywhere else!!!

My son, now 10 years old and finishing 4th grade, attended all three years at Avon Nursery School -…read moretheir 3's, 4's, and pre-K programs. The Director, Joan Parks, has become a family friend for life. The staff who work with her have been the teachers there for years. This is a team of educators who truly find preschool care and education to be their calling. This team of teachers gets to know each child very well, and they truly love the kids they teach and care for. The program is a wonderful balance of educational play, hands-on exploration, art appreciation, life appreciation, love of cultures from all over the world. My son still remembers all the steps in the water cycle. He still remembers how they taught him about animals and nature. By the time he was headed for kindergarten, he was beginning to sound out short words. Although there is an academic component, it's not imposed on the kids, and they're truly taught at their own pace and interest level. We are still friends with the families who were part of the ANS community when my son was there, and he is still good friends with some of the children from his time at ANS. Truly, you could not dream up a better environment for your child. I can't say enough about Avon Nursery School and its staff. It's a very special place.

This is a review for parents looking for a bridge between now and full day Kindergarten. The Gift…read moreof Time class at the Children's Center was recommended to us by two different teachers. Our son has a late Fall birthday. He's in the 4s program at Trinity Nursery School (2.5 hours X 3 days), which we love, but we're confident that he'd benefit from an extra year (3 hours X 5 days) at a different school to help him transition to full day kindergarten. So we scheduled a visit to see The Gift of Time class last week - and enrolled our son immediately. The instant we walked into this school, we knew it was "the place." We had already visited three other schools and none of them compared to this one. The playground is spacious and set against the woods. The various play structures are unique, there is a large community garden for the children, and there are nature trails on the property. You're immediately greeted by this awesome outdoor space. Then the school itself has a great vibe. All of the rooms are bustling with happy kids. It's play-based learning, but efficient and highly-organized. Some of the classrooms are loft-like spaces with giant windows overlooking the woods. Honestly, my husband and I were blown away. One of the guided activities happening in the Gift of Time room that we witnessed (and our son participated in) was the building of a 400-year-old English village with found objects in the classroom (giant blocks, bricks, large cardboard, etc). Each of the huts had a pretend fireplace and kitchen, there was a farm, garden and pasture. It was imaginary play on a whole other level and all of the kids were super into it, and so were the teachers. Needless to say, we were sold. We are super excited to send our son there next year. The Children's Center offers a warm and happy school experience for kids as young as 2. I assure you this place is not typical - it is so unique. Please visit for yourself - their website is still a work-in-progress - you have to see The Children's Center in person!

A fantastic preschool! Two of my children have attended The Children's Center for their pre-school…read morecareers and my third will be starting there next year in their new two-year-old program! All of the teachers are experienced, loving and dedicated to teaching the young children how to grow emotionally, socially and intellectually!

My son has been attending this daycare for about a year now, starting in the infant room and moving…read morethrough the toddler 1 and toddler 2 classes. Overall, we've had a really great experience. The staff are attentive and clearly care about the children. They send pictures throughout the day on the app, which I really appreciate, and they're always quick to respond to any questions. You can genuinely tell that the teachers love what they do and truly care about the kids. As a first-time mom, that peace of mind means everything to me. I never have to worry about whether my son is safe, watched closely, and well cared for while he's there, and that speaks volumes.

I am thankful to work for a company who truly cares about their employees. They offer benefits…read morewhich has kept employees longer & the turnover ratio at a minimum. We treat each and every child as our own & we do our best to make it seem as though you are dropping your children off with family. We have amazing teachers, who just want what is best for each child.

Amazing school with caring staff and they do a great job preparing Kids for kindergarten!read more

From the owner: Award winning preschool specializing in creative learning environments for children age 6 weeks -…read moreprekindergarten.

This place was fun and I don't even have kids…read more We are at the age where our friends and siblings are having children but my wife and I are not quite there yet. That said, I was invited to a children's party place a while back that kind of made me not want to rush into the children thing. This place was named something like Wall-E-Weasle. In short it consisted of noise, chaos, crying children, greasy tables and horrible pizza. I know there is hysterical blindness but if there is such a thing as hysterical sterility this place will give it to you. After experiencing this I wasn't too exited to get an invitation here to my nephew's pirate birthday party. I decided to attend as he would have been disappointed and actually had a good time. The kids had fun along with most of the parents as they were allowed to be involved also. The party lady was pretty awesome and kept the energy level high without the chaos and the pirate decorations were cool and creative. I would highly recommend and the best part of the experience is that I can have kids again.

From the owner: Creativeworks for Children offers classes and birthday parties for children in Avon Ct. Birthday…read moreparties are available in over 40 different themes. Summer camps are also offered. Children's classes include music, dance, art, preschool enrichment, gardening.cooking and more.

Mary's Daycare is a hidden gem in Avon! Mary has been a caregiver for over 20 years and her…read morededication shows tremendously. She is so engaged and aware of the needs of each child, accommodating all their needs including healthy dietary options. Her work comes highly recommended! Mary always works with what suites your family the best.

From the owner: Mary's daycare is a home daycare that was established in 2005. She can take care of kids ages 6…read moreweeks-12 years. She accepts part time and full time or drop off or hourly. Also accepts after school or before school. She is very close to Roaring Brook Elementary School. Saturday and Sunday open with appointment and couple days ahead notice.