my boys have gone to La Petite for over a year now it's…read morereally a great place Ms Amanda Ms Nissa and Ms Ericka are so nice and professional

I have been taking my daughter here for a couple of years now, and I love the staff. Especially the…read moredirector, Nissa. She had helped me make this transition back to work easy. I feel comfortable, leaving my daughter at the school with the amazing staff members.

I can not express in this review how much I love and appreciate the quality education my daughter…read morehas received at Stepping Stones. My daughter loves going to school, and knows more at 2 than I did at 5 or 6. She knows her alphabet, can count to thirty, has begun to spell words, her vocabulary is off the charts, she comes home every day with interesting crafts, and singing Bible songs. While my wife and I try to create a learning environment in our home, I really think most of the credit should go to the school. It all starts with the principal Jan Banks. She makes a point of learning every child's name, and greeting them when they come through the doors every morning. Jan clearly loves her job, and creates a positive environment for the students, parents, and teachers. She often dresses up in crazy outfits on days when the school holds parties to celebrate holidays. The teachers and daycare teachers are nothing short of amazing. My wife and I adored my daughter's teachers, Sherry and Monica, and the daycare teachers Emily and Taylor. We trust them implicitly to keep our daughter safe while we are at work. They've done an amazing job of fostering her intellectual growth, and I suspect her next teachers will as well. There is a theme every year, and the school creates learning activities around that theme. This past year, the school brought in a school bus, fire engine, ambulance, a train of some sort, and several other vehicles to discuss transportation. Over the summer, they brought a dentist to school to discuss the importance of oral care, and my daughter came home with a toothbrush and toothpaste. The school uses all sorts of interactive experiences to help the kids learn. I've told my wife, my daughter's teachers, and Jan Banks that THE BEST DECISION I'VE MADE AS A PARENT THUS FAR HAS BEEN SENDING MY DAUGHTER TO THIS SCHOOL. I hope you will take my words to heart.

My grandkids have been going to small world since diaper stages and they are now ages 11 and 16…read more It's bitter sweet that this family that we have grown to know and love, we have out grown. Russell, Mrs Alfreda and Todd are amazing care givers whom care beyond their titles. Even though my grandkids are no longer there, I will absolutely recommend small world as Gainesville Rated #1 Best childcare facilities!

I worked in afterschool at SWDC for nearly 3 years while going to nursing school about 18 years ago…read moreand it was an excellent place to work. I always felt like I was respected (even though I was young), supported, and given the supplies needed to teach the kids. The parents were awesome and til this day, I have a relationship with the now adult kids and their parents because of the environment and bond built within Small World Daycare. My daughter has been a child at the daycare since she was 6 weeks old! If I had to do it over again, I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING! My daughter was ready from day 1 to start kindergarten. Ms. Heather teaches the kids Spanish, which still today she comes home trying to quiz me‍ and I love how the other teachers get involved in science (collecting bugs, frogs, growing beans), and helping the children with easy to do cooking activities! Speaking firsthand, it's been great for me and my child. No place is perfect, but if there is a problem, the front office staff is always willing to talk to ensure you have an understanding and get to a resolution.

I cannot say enough positive things about KidWorks (Tioga location). My little girl has been…read moreattending KidWorks for almost two years, since she was one and a half, and it truly feels like a home away from home. Ms. Rose is a godsend and has gone above and beyond to ensure that my daughter felt safe and welcomed at the school from day one. All of the teachers at KidWorks genuinely care about and are deeply invested in the development of each child. They provide parents with daily check-ins, updates, and photos of the child's progress, as well as the activities they participated in that day. The daycare is cozy, cheerful, and impeccably clean, offering complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks to the children. The teachers go out of their way to include fun and educational activities in each day, such as outdoor play, bike time, painting, arts and crafts, music and dance, reading, and exploring topics like animals, plants, and the solar system. They even assist with potty training--my daughter became potty-trained largely thanks to the dedication of Ms. Rose and the other teachers. KidWorks also offers complimentary Parents' Nights Off, where the staff cares for the children on weekend evenings to give parents a much-needed break. During the holidays, the school truly goes above and beyond, organizing festive, holiday-themed activities and parties for the little ones to enjoy. I couldn't recommend this wonderful school enough!

This preschool has been great for my son! All the teachers have been wonderful and very kind, and…read moreeven make a point to really get to know his likes and dislikes! All the staff has been welcoming and pleasant to be around. Times are great for blue collar work 6:30am to 6:30pm. They also have other opportunities for parents to go out and things like that, pretty cool stuff!

My son started when the school opened when he was 2 and graduated from VPK last year at age 5 (we…read morewent for four years). As an only child, I was very worried about him being isolated from other children because social interaction is so critical at this age. At Open Arms, he learned so much - his ABCs, how to count, write his name. He learned how to share and interact with his peers. He learned acceptable behavior and when his behavior wasn't the best, the teachers all worked with him on "better choices." Since he was a full time student, I particularly liked the combination of organized activity and free play time (both inside and out). Play is a child's work and it is through play that they learn. That he had a great balance is very evident in the person he is today. What I also like is that over the years, the staff has had a mix of age groups. It's not just older women, some are just out of college, some are moms with kids of their own. I really liked it when there were two guys on staff who were great role models. We were very fortunate to have been able to spend four years at the school. My son does like to come back and visit his old teachers.

THE BEST - all 3 of my children have attended The Academy Preschool and I am incredibly grateful…read moresuch a school exists. As a full time working mom, an elementary school teacher, it was very difficult to spend my days away from my babies. The Academy made it so much easier. I knew they were safe and LOVED. The educational experience, low class numbers, high standards for safety and excellence are worth every red cent I spent. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else. The staff are compassionate, understanding and efficient. I love this school and thank god for it daily.

I would not place my child at this location ever again! My daughter attended this school for a few…read moreweeks until they left her outside by herself. She was wearing super bright clothing but somehow got missed. It was during the hottest time of the year so needless to say I was not very happy. When the issue was addressed, same day, it seemed like it was not even important. The issue was swept under the rug and excuses were made one of which was "well it was only or like 2 minutes". I don't care if it was 30 seconds because it only takes 5 seconds for her get seriously hurt or worse. Yes, their security seems to be amazing but the care for the children should not stop there.

Abusive!!! You would be insane to take your child here!!! My poor baby was bit 3 times in 10 days!!…read moreThe teachers do not care about your kids and barely watch them. They leave them in the cold without proper jackets to keep the kids warm. Everyone looks sick. The corporate office is heartless and doesn't care about issues you bring to their attention. This was the biggest mistake we made bringing our child here. Beware of this franchise! They are all around horrible. They even nickeled and dimed us when we asked for a refund because of the abuse we received. We paid for a month in advance and had to pull our baby out 2 weeks in since no one did anything about the horrible bites my baby got. I will never recommend them to anyone!

Miss Tori really seems to love her job. She goes out of her way to help and always has a smile on…read moreher face. She is great interacting with all the families. It is always a pleasure seeing her at the front. The kids adore her and she is just a patient and kind person.

We love O2B Kids Midtown! We started my oldest child at a year and a half and our youngest child at…read morea year and it has been the best decision for our family. Our boys have learned so much, made friends with their classmates and developed really good relationships with their teachers. I would shout out specific teachers BUT, I would literally have to list ALL their teachers because everyone has been so amazing with our boys, and that includes all the staff too! I literally can't say anything negative about our experience with O2B Kids. We love them and most importantly, so do our boys!