We love this school. My son has been thriving since we enrolled him. The teachers care so much,…read morethey are so patient and do a great job re directing the kids in a positive way. My son LOVES to go to school, he loves the friends he has made. Everyone here truly cares about your childs success. The environment they have created for the children is amazing, you cannot anything similar in other schools. I recommend!!

We LOVE independence. Our little one started part time and moved to a full time spot. She is…read morethriving in the flower rooms and we plan to stay as she's ready to move up to the next class! I recommend this to everyone with little ones 2 and up!

I cannot say enough good about First Impressions Academy and this awesome staff. My stepson has…read moreattended FIA for seven years, starting in preschool and is not in the 5th grade. I am fortunate enough to have transitioned my career and I now work with the most awesome people. Everyone cares for each other and it can be felt! My students are incredible, they are very smart and super kind. You will never find any bullying or any type of things that you may find at other schools. I highly recommend this school for your children. Ms. Christy, Ms. Teresa and Ms. Kelly are ALWAYS available for everything, I am very fortunate to be colleagues with them!

Incredible program. Works hard to ensure a first class education for the students. I have seen this…read moreschool since the beginning. They were outstanding on day one and they get better and better every year. Thank you for all that you do for our community!

I have never in my life felt so bad for my child before.Today was my three year olds first day and…read morehe was soo excited about going to a new daycare.Honestly I wouldn't recommend this daycare to anyone.My child ran down the hall (it was his first time being in this daycare).My child was told that he was not a good fit for this day care in front of my grandmother.After speaking to the director on the phone she explained that my son was hugging the teacher and students and that was not acceptable.I will never make my child fell bad for being a nice child.This day care is a joke to me now.I read another post about a child being racially profiled and I think the same happened to my beautiful boy.This daycare should be ashamed of how my son was treated .I read the handbook the daycare gave me and this was not followed.

The staff is very friendly- it's a shame they are understaffed. It took me 3 months to realize the…read morestaff/student ratios were questionable (rooms are often combined right up to the 1:15 that NC allows, especially in the mornings) and my 1 year old never really adjusted to being dropped off in a different room with different teachers each day. Other things to ask about in your tour: additional fees for seasonal activities ($75 "summer fee", $150 "fall fee"), student staff ratio (ask questions when they cite 1:8!), and menu substitutions (spoiler alert: it's always pop tarts). If your little one is small, ask about frequency of diaper changes- the overcrowding sadly leads to soaking wet diapers and, for us, severe rashes. Plan your visit around 8 am to see exactly what I mean about combined rooms and questionable ratios. I was attracted to this center because of the Christian curriculum, but it is NOT 5 star care. There are much better options in the area and my Son now goes to one of them.

The women and men are nice to children! It is a great place for children to learn and work together.read more

My daughter has been with the team at children's courtyard for almost a year now it's been…read morewonderful. Every single person we have encountered has been awesome. My daughter loves going to school everyday to play and learn with her friends. She also has evolving medical needs and the directors and every teacher has been absolutely wonderful when dealing with that. So thankful for the team at Children's Courtyard, yall make leaving my girl a little easier every day. Thank you!!

Where do I start? After touring multiple daycares I was excited about this one. When we initially…read moretoured they told us space would be available in a month...well that was May 2023. After calling repeatedly they finally tell me there's space available in the 3 year old class. YAY! My son has never been to daycare so we're excited.right?! I should've just taken them not having space initially as a sign. Fast forward my son finally has his first day today. Keep in mind he's never been to daycare and this is something I advised them of prior. I drop him off at 7:00 am, they have him and a handful of other kids in an early morning class until their teachers get there. They tell me he won't be in there long because his teacher would be there soon and he'll go to his actual class. GREAT. So as I'm leaving I inquire about my login information for the camera system since I was never informed on how to sign in and that was one of the main reasons I selected this school only to be told I should have received it already and Sandra would send it once she got in. Well 8:08 am Sandra calls me to tell me my son wouldn't stay in the classroom and she has him in her office so I would need to pick him up. Okay no problem, I figured the first day would be rough as it's an adjustment. He's 3 years old and in a new environment with new people. I get to the school to learn my passcode hasn't even been programmed into the door so I'm standing in the front of the school and no one is in office which is strange considering Sandra just said 5 minutes prior that her and my son were in the office. Another parent ends up opening the door and at this point I'm looking around for my child that was supposed to be in the office. I walk down the hall and see he's in the 3 year old classroom quietly playing at the table. Getting a chance to speak with the teacher she agrees it's an adjustment for him however she had no problems and he was content sitting playing with the other children. So I'm standing there confused because the teacher is saying it's okay for him to stay if I'd like him to stay but the director Sandra called for me to pick him up. Well then walks in Sandra saying my child was not a good fit due to him trying to leave out the classroom. I'm confused because he's a toddler and I'm trusting professionals with my child who should know how to redirect a child's attention and be able to engage and make him comfortable. I applaud his almost teacher as she was really the best part of our hour long experience today. If having a slightly rough first HOUR of school is premise to kick a child from daycare then this is not the environment my child needed to be in anyway.

My daughter is new in the infant room and we love it!!! They send us pictures of her, there is a…read morelive feed webcam and at the end of the day they send you an email with meals, naps and diapers!! The staff is also very friendly!! I would HIGHLY recommend

Was able to help register my child with such small time notice, when went in interview they were…read morevery clean and sanitary

(REQUEST A DAY IN THE FACILITY TO SEE WHAT THE CHILDREN DO PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING)…read morePrefer not rating this anything. The head director ignores parents concerns. This place is crawling with germs. (Sanitation is not a priority here) It is also over priced. Parking is a nightmare. Over crowded classes. The staff has no concern for children's well being. Education programs here are a joke. (They go over one topic which is usually just drawing a coloring page and the rest of the day is playing. They believe children should lay down in the dark for 2 hours straight. "Not to make any sound." If a child hits another child parents aren't called rather its written down on a piece of paper with little explanation. This place should be reported to BBB and SMART PARENTS/Guardian(s)/grandparents etc. should reconsider this place before visiting and enrolling. Your child will learn nothing more then BAD HABITS and DOCTOR VISITS!!!

*** IF YOUR CHILD IS A LATE BLOOMER OR HAS SPECIAL NEEDS LOOK ELSEWHERE***…read more I called ahead and scheduled a tour after being told they had openings for my child's age group. Before scheduling, I specifically asked whether my child being unpotty trained would be an issue and was assured it would not. When I arrived, I rang the doorbell and waited for over five minutes. Another parent had to tell the secretary to let me in, even though she was sitting right next to the door. Once inside, she explained she had a toddler with her in the waiting area. That wasn't an issue for me--it's a daycare. She then asked my child's age and whether she was potty trained. When I said she wasn't, the entire conversation changed. I was told they do not enroll children over age two who are not potty trained. When I explained that I had specifically asked about this before scheduling the tour and was told it wouldn't be a problem, I was then told they don't have space in the classrooms for diaper changes. I left feeling frustrated and confused because I had asked these questions in advance to avoid wasting everyone's time. This policy is especially concerning because it can exclude children who are late to potty train, including children with developmental delays or those on the autism spectrum. Families deserve clear, accurate information before making the time to schedule and attend a tour. ***UPDATE*** After my experience at the center, I spoke with the district leader, who explained that they "strongly encourage" children over the age of two to be potty trained. However, based on my interaction at the center, my child was clearly not eligible for enrollment because she is not yet potty trained. When I expressed my concern that this policy and how it is applied can be discriminatory, especially toward children with developmental delays, disabilities, or those on the autism spectrum, my concerns were not meaningfully addressed. Not every child reaches milestones on the same timeline. Many perfectly healthy children are simply late bloomers, while others have additional needs that require more patience and support. Families in these situations deserve understanding not to feel excluded. I am extremely disappointed with the responses I received from both Jodianne and the district leader. Their lack of empathy and consideration for children who develop differently was discouraging. If your child is a late bloomer, has additional needs, or is not yet potty trained, I would encourage you to carefully consider whether this program is the right fit for your family before investing your time.

director and dl is rude and don't listen go parents or family members. my nephew went there and he…read morecame home in dirty diapers. we talked to the director and she made excuses and was not understanding. always had an attitude or tried to be a kiss up when she was caught in the wrong. worse daycare ever !

My kids love it here and so does their parents The kids…read moreare always excited about the various learning projects . Healthy lunch and snacks . child proof, warm environment for all ages

Ms. Winston came to the rescue in a pinch as my daughter's previous daycare closed their doors for…read moregood with very little warning. I was able to connect with Ms. Winston after calling around for a reputable provider. After meeting with her for a couple of hours, I knew that my child would be in good hands. My 17 month old has thrived in a number of ways since attending MHAFH. As a first time mom, I appreciate the way Ms. Winston engages with all of the kids. She has a sincere way of spreading love and attention to every child in her center. I'm grateful that our paths crossed and believe that my daughter is too. There isn't enough stars to give when it comes to being able to entrus my baby to a provider.