We have had only great things to say about KinderCare since our daughter started here. We were at a…read moredifferent care center previously and our daughter used to cry at every single drop off. From the first day here she would say hi to everyone and barely care that we were leaving. She just waves and runs in to her room! The communication here is amazing. They use an app to send you updates through the day including pictures and what the kids did that day. They provide healthy snacks. There's always a few fun activities every month for the kids. The teachers are great. The outdoor space is amazing. They are one of the few care facilities that could give a SOLID start date- not just a "when there's a spot open." If I had to come up with any things to improve on- the inside of the building could use sprucing up- some areas are pretty worn- but still clean and taken care of. I'd also love for them to provide the option of school lunches. Take a tour, see how much the kids are enjoying it there.

This is a very clean and well organized childcare center. It was both my daughters first time…read moreenrolled fulltime in a childcare setting. The teachers were loving and considerate to my children's personal needs and communicated with me every step of the way. The app is awesome and keeps me updated throughout the day! Thank you KinderCare staff. Jen and Courtney are great leaders.

We interviewed and toured a lot of daycare centers before bringing our newborn to DCEC. This school…read moreis by far the BEST! I second every kind thing throughout these reviews. From being able to watch your child while you're at work to the hand written notes that they leave about your child's day, to the incident reports to see how something was handled; they're INCREDIBLE. I email the staff at least once a week with a question or a food substitute for our son and receive an immediate response. Everyone who works there treats you with kindness and respect and you really feel like your child is part of a little family and our son truly loves his teachers! I would recommend this daycare without hesitation to ANYONE!

The negative post made earlier this week is truly upsetting, as someone who has two children that…read moreare and have gone through this center - and have loved every second of it. From eight weeks old, to five years old, my daughter thrived at Discovery. The same teachers that she had, my son now has. The daycare is as clean as any daycare is going to be. I can tell you, it is more sanitary than my house, with two kids, at the end of a (week) end day with them. SO, how they keep it as clean as they do, with more than two kids in each room - is truly something. As for potty training - I actually give them credit for potty training my kids. My husband always say, "we got lucky!" but really, the teachers did it for us. Positive reinforcement, continual reminders, sticker charts - they did it all to make sure their potty days were successful ones. The staff is hands down the best, and so many have been there for so long. Most who are Moms, also have their kids there in other rooms. That speaks volumes to me. IN addition to that - there are several who have left for college, and come back for summers, or who leave hoping to make more money (because everyone knows how underpaid child education is) and then come back! Everyday, we get a print out and a hand written note about what our kids did that day, if they were happy/sad/sensitive, what they played with, etc. They spend so much time outside, that at tub time every night, we could make our own sandbox :-) In the bigger room, just before Kindergarten, they spend less time outside, but that is because they are preparing them for what lies ahead in Kindergarten! At my daughter's first parent/teacher meeting in Kindergarten - we were told that she is excelling, and far above where she is expected to be at this point, one month into the school year!! Could not be more proud, and owe that thanks to Discovery. Any concern, though there be few, are always thoughtfully addressed by the owner and the staff. The comments that the ratio of children to teachers is high depends on what your opinion is, really. The state has regulations - and they have as many kids as possible to teachers, in order to run a profitable business. Otherwise, why run the business? Discovery - you keep doing you. I'd send my kids there again in a heartbeat, and hope that the "one person who is saved" by the negative post from earlier (jeesh) reads *this* post - and realizes that from a MOTHER, (not a disgruntled employee) you'd be doing your kids, and yourself a favor - to send them to such a great school.

Great school, academics amazing, Mr. Edgar is such a great guy. Definitely recommend this school.read more

If I could give it 0, I would. Kayte (director) and Jen (owner) lied to me about having a spot on…read morethe waitlist, reversing their statements once a spot was open. Instead, labeling my child as needing "intensive behavioral support" based on our tour, where he was well behaved and the staff never corrected or redirected him. They used this need to justify not allowing him to attend at that location, stating he needed to attend one of their other locations, which could over a smaller class size which could better support his behavior problem. Yet when I asked for their observations so that I could address it with my medical team, I was told nothing. What type of person would lie about a 2 year old? And if they weren't lying, then why not support a mother in getting a child proper care by supplying evidence to bring to the doctor? Clearly, it's not about the children, just the money. Such a shame.

We have two kids at AP2G and we couldn't say more about this nature based school!…read more First off they have done an amazing job handling COVID and dealing with state regs and everything having to do with keeping the kids safe. They take this very seriously and we are so thankful as we've been lucky to have them open and available during most of the pandemic! From the moment we first toured the school we knew Jen's attitude (and the schools mantra) about nature based learning were aligned with our goals of providing structure and learning together with the outdoors and exploring. Jen and her staff communicate well and really strive to get to know each family - they have become family to us! We recommend this school to all of our friends moving to the area!

The most expensive glorified daycare there is with both owner and director having no child skills…read moreand no desire to even be around children or wanting anything to do with parents. There's zero communication no matter how hard you try unless you count passive aggressive e-mails days to weeks later. Sure you get a few photos during the day but try getting a hold of anyone and the phone just rings, or you never get a phone call or e-mail back. Teachers seem inexperienced to actually teach anything worthwhile, pre-k and k are run like a daycare just with tables labeled "art", "snacks" and so forth. Their scapegoat is to say they emphasize "learning through play" so they don't have to put in the effort. $1000 month for HALF days but nothing to show for this insane amount of tuition besides other kids families bringing in goody bags or snacks. They make you fill out novels of paperwork beforehand but don't even read the documents they make you turn in! Your child has a food allergy? They ignore it and give your child that food. My kiddo comes home saying they had a stomachache and told the teacher they felt sick, but you get no report or phone call?! - just to find out with questioning your child that they're feeding your kiddo their allergen!! The next day they sent him home WITH his allergen food AFTER I called and asked why he was eating said allergen and the teacher called me saying " I didn't see that but I'm looking at it now" say what?!! To add insult to injury they make you give 30 days paid notice to unenroll and then you finally get communication FAST from their see you aunt tee director demanding payment, daily kind you.. demanding it daily. Please research and read other reviews that say exactly this about this disgraceful "school". I wish I had and saved 2k.

I have been very happy with the Goddard School. I have 2 daughters who both attend and they love…read moregoing each day. They are well cared for, safe, challenged in the right way and come home talking about all the fun activities they get to do. My oldest one has learned skills that will be needed when she goes to Kindergarten in the fall while still getting lots of time to play! The facility is beautiful too!

This school goes above and beyond to promote a healthy and safe place for your children. We were at…read morethe school for over 5 years and have recently "graduated" to public Kindergarten. They don't cut corners and have a full range of creative ways to help the children learn and grow. The preschool and school room teachers are exceptional. Both my daughters were more than ready for public school education. The outdoor play areas are large and have a very natural feel to them... They go out every day, sometimes several times a day and they do that year round. The classrooms are always changing with projects and paint and a liveliness that makes a parent feel good about trusting their children in these caretakers hands. Truly a wonderful school.

we have been so happy with Honey Tree for our son. He has made so much growth since he began…read moreattending there this past September. I always feel he is safe, loved, and cared for! They are also very accommodating with schedules, especially for teachers.

Permanently closing. Awful management. Dover location ended up with a sixteen page long list of…read moresafety violations. Owner rarely present as she lived out of state. Staff would complain that their checks bounce on payday so they'd race to the bank with hopes of "beating the others". What a joke. Your kids deserve better. Stay away from the other location too.

My toddler attends a weekly play group. They are incredibly unorganized. It took 4 months of…read morerepeat calls to get someone to call me back, but once we got in, they were great. My daughter absolutely loves it. Her teachers are wonderful. I will say that their receptionist is a remarkably unpleasant woman.

Our son was referred for speech before he was two years old. Myself and everyone around my son…read moredidn't find the need for him to be evaluated but we went at the recommendation of his doctor. The team at Richie McFarland were so kind and reassuring. My son did not require services of any kind, but they were very helpful with tips and following care if we desired it. The initial intake required a meeting with me and then my son, in which they traveled to my job and to my sons school to do so that I did not have to leave work. He we evaluated at the center as the entire team needed to evaluate during the same time. My husband and I sat on the floor with him and he comfortably played with the women evaluating him.. I was worried it would feel like everyone was just staring and analyzing, but it was the complete opposite. Highly recommend this company.