Starting daycare for the first time with my 2-year-old daughter was nerve-wracking. Before…read moreenrolling her at The Nest - Middleton, we had a very bad experience at another daycare. She would come home unusually quiet, sit in a corner (completely unlike her), and wouldn't even smile. Even though they shared videos, something just didn't feel right. Within a week, we made the decision to pull her out. After speaking with Ms. Tina at The Nest - Middleton, I immediately felt reassured by her care and transparency. But more importantly, I could see the difference in my daughter almost right away. She was happy again, back to her energetic self, and excited to tell us about her day--what songs she sang, activities she did, and even interacting with other kids. What really stood out to me was the level of attention, communication, and genuine care from the staff. As a parent, that peace of mind is everything. It's clear they focus not just on supervision, but on creating a positive, engaging learning environment where kids feel comfortable and supported. Overall, I highly recommend The Nest Schools to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and structured place where their child can grow, learn, and genuinely enjoy their time.

I recently brought my son here. We have tried just about all the daycares in the area. I will say…read morethis has been the best experience we have had. They communicate so well daily. always keeping parents in the loop. I love that I get art work almost daily. I can't rave anymore about this place. Finally a place I feel safe leaving my child.

Preston Children's Academy has been the perfect spot for our family. Our son absolutely thrives…read morehere. He loves his teachers and classmates, and we're thrilled with how much he's growing and learning under their care. Like any first time parents, my husband and I put a lot of energy, time and worry into childcare for our son. We have never once felt that we made anything but the best decision to enroll at PCA. We're thrilled to have found such a wonderful place and are looking forward to enrolling our second child in early 2021. Bottom line: we absolutely love PCA and cannot recommend it enough.

Preston has been part of our family for over 4 years. As a working mom, I worried about leaving my…read moreyoung children with someone other than our own family, but the teachers at Preston made us feel confident that our children would be safe and well taken care of. We've fallen in love with every teacher our kids have been placed with and we're grateful for the support of the staff at Preston!

his is one of the "affordable" preschools in the area, and with that said it is more of a daycare…read morethan a school. With a recent change in directors there was a high turn over in teachers without notice. Giving 2 stars because there were some teachers we liked, and then they would leave to go to other centers. There was even a period through the summer where the Pre-K classroom has no AC for almost 2 weeks, and the temperature was sometimes over 75 degrees. The staff had no ETA on would it would be fixed. If your child has any special needs, the are centers in the area that cost more, but will accommodate. This center explicitly told us they were not "equipped" to deal with any special needs and that it was not a good fit. I agreed, it was not a good fit. We are now at Kids R Kids and are very happy.

Morrisville Creative Schools has gone downhill since we first started and I believe management (new…read moreDirector) has a lot to do with it! I can count on one hand how many times she spoke to us in the approx 1.5 years we attended. There was one particular instance where I felt the school cared more about themselves than my child. My daughter was in the Director's office with her teacher when she fell off a chair (I still don't know the truth about what actually happened) but that wasn't my biggest concern because she was okay. The issue was that the write up by the Director was initially one scribbled sentence I could barely read. I was angered and offended all at once. I never saw the Director so I passed on a message to have the incident report re written. Long story short, I had to send it back two more times before I received a copy that was the "truth" of my daughters fall. Now that my kids are no longer there, I am sharing this message to show that there is a lack of honesty and respect at Morrisville Creative Schools. I can attest to the other comment about the temperature in the one year old classroom because there were several days where the room was muggy and warm during drop off. There was ONE teacher that kept us at MCS who is headed out. She was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!! My 3 year old was sounding out words and felt confident about reading. She incorporated "show and tell" so that the kids would be comfortable speaking in front of an audience. I can't speak enough about her! The turn over rate for kids and staff is increasing and I have no doubt that management plays a part in this. There needs to be some kind of training to help this school. Lastly, the cameras are a great asset. However, the system didn't work for us when we had a concern. We sat in the office with the Director for 1.5hrs for NOTHING because the records were not accurate and the cameras will only pick up 7 day's worth of footage (which includes weekends). I asked the owner to increase the amount of time of retrieval but I was not made aware that it was actually done. Good luck with this one!

Great teachers and beautiful, bright facility! Love the characters and the curriculum.read more

The Learning Experience in Holly Springs has new owners and new management. The building and toys…read morehave been upgraded and a new playground will be delivered soon. If you are looking for childcare I encourage you to take a tour today.

Origins Montessori is the BEST. I have tried to write this review so many times but I just can't…read moresay enough good things about this place. I remember being skeptical in the beginning and I was so confused by how a school could have so many five star reviews. But I quickly learned that Origins deserves every star it has. We did so much research to find childcare. We called and toured dozens of schools. I can honestly say we probably called every school in the 20 mile radius and toured at least ten. We still ended up at a school that ultimately disappointed us. I cannot believe how hard it is to find good childcare. Our son was safe at his old school but that was it. He cried at every drop off, he was silent at school, and he was miserable when he got home. From day one, Origins was a completely different experience. We can tell our son genuinely loves going to school. I finally knew peace as a parent when we started at Origins Montessori. Our son has truly blossomed at this school. He talks about his friends and his teachers at home all the time. The teachers at Origins are exceptional. They are kind, they are caring, they are passionate and they are communicative. A parent's dream. They make school so fun with engaging activities while allowing the kids independence and exploration. Special shout out to our teacher, Ms. P. And the school director is a star. She is experienced, passionate and professional; you can tell right away. She runs Origins so well. Origins is reliable, affordable, and clean. We have not been sick one time because of daycare germs since switching schools (we used to have a 'daycare sick' every other week). I want to say so much more but nothing I say will be enough. Just trust me when I say, Origins Montessori will give you the best care you could ask for your child. *If you made it this far, I want to share a few particular anecdotes because I know how stressful it is leaving your child in others' care. 1. One time our son fell asleep on the drive to school. When this happened at his old daycare, they said I had to wake him up or take him home. I fully expected the same at Origins. But when we got there, his teacher got a bed ready for him and let him sleep in the back room until he was rested. I was amazed and so grateful as a parent. 2. One day, our son didn't want to eat what we packed him for lunch. Instead of letting him go hungry (as his other daycare did), the Origins team texted me and asked if they could give him something from their snack supply. 3. Our son's old daycare had cameras and yet, I still feel safer and more confident leaving him at Origins without cameras because his behavior and positive attitude about school tells me everything I need to know about his treatment at Origins. We could not have found a better place than Origins Montessori for our child.

Origins Montessori School was incredible in helping my 3-year-old son adapt after our move from…read moreIndia to the US. Ms. Buddhini and the teachers were especially wonderful - their gentle nature and dedication made a huge difference in my son's transition. They showed amazing patience as he worked through his initial English language challenges, always finding creative ways to help him understand and participate. The school's culturally sensitive approach and skilled Montessori teaching methods helped him make friends easily and develop strong language skills over his two years there. Ms. Buddhini and the entire staff created such a nurturing environment that my son truly flourished. Highly recommended !

I can't believe there aren't any reviews for this excellent child care center! We LOVE Bright…read moreBeginnings. My child is still in the youngest class for now, but every staff member knows her by name and compliments her constantly. The staff is super sweet and nurturing, and we love the owners and director! I was referred here by a friend who's daughter has been here for years, and I'm so thankful for the recommendation. It's a great location on 55 in Cary near High House. And I love it because it's a 5 star school, but you can tell the children are there to be children and to have fun, while learning and being in a safe and clean environment. While we were searching for day cares, I kept touring all the corporately owned places like Primrose and Bright Horizons, you can tell they look good on paper, but the staff doesn't seem to work there because they're passionate about it. It's just a job to them. I love that Bright Beginnings is a smaller ratio classrooms, family owned by educators, conveniently located, and lastly SAFE school for my child. We will be here until Kindergarten!

I am in LOVE with this school!! The entire staff does so well taking care of my babies. I love how…read morepassionate they are about their education and IT SHOWS! The Director is family oriented and even as busy as she is, she walks around the school and allows the kids in her space, talking to them and listening to their stories. My girls love this school. The youngest still cries when I pick her up and those tears for me are tears of comfort and joy knowing my babies are blessed to be taken care of so well. The afterschool teachers are just as great. I appreciate them ALL.

We are so grateful to have found this preschool! From the very beginning, the teachers and staff…read morehave created a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment where our children have truly thrived. After moving from NJ we were in search of school here in NC that would be like a second home to our children. The teachers are exceptional--not only are they caring and dedicated, but their guidance, support, and expertise have meant so much to our family. We trust and appreciate their advice and the positive influence they have had on our children's growth, both academically and personally. The care that each teacher provided not only to our children but to us parents, as well, is priceless. The before and aftercare program has been a tremendous benefit for our family. It's reliable, well-organized, and provides a safe, engaging environment where our children are excited to spend time each day. What makes this school so special is its commitment to teaching strong principles and values. Kindness, respect, responsibility, and compassion are woven into everything they do, helping children build not only academic skills but also strong character. We couldn't be happier with our experience and wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a place where their child will be loved, encouraged, and inspired every day.

Our four-year-old daughter has attended Magnolia Montessori Academy for the last year. We can't…read morerecommend them highly enough. The curriculum has been outstanding and our daughter frequently comes home talking about what she learned that day. From lessons in sharing, English, math, and simply being a citizen of the world Magnolia has done a great job. Their facility is full of fun and educational materials. Every inch is meaningful utilized to spark learning and play. The team is top notch and has made our child feel seen, loved, and nurtured. We consider Ms. Marie and MS. Shelley to be superb educators and people we trust our daughter with. They are thoughtful, helpful, and kind. We visited several preschool options in Holly Springs and I can say we made a great choice. If you're interested in an excellent Montessori program in Holly Springs check them out!

Our family considered a number of Montessori programs for our son this year and truly believe that…read morewe discovered an absolute treasure at Montessori Creative Learning School! Not only is the Director, Ms. Pegge, incredibly engaging and intentional in her time in the classroom and oversight of the programming, but the entire teaching staff is loving, responsive, and purposeful in all they do. We have felt sincerely welcomed and warmly embraced from our very first tour forward. The wonderful teachers nurture not only our son's process of learning, but our son himself. We love the collaboration we see in the learning process and that our little guy is growing in his awe of the world around him. He is constantly telling us all about the topics he's studying and is excited to show us the works he completes daily. He is developing authentic friendships and is growing in compassion for those around him. It has been a blessing to see him blossom this year. The only regret we have is that we didn't find the school sooner so that our older sons could have benefitted from this wonderful experience. We would absolutely give Montessori Creative Learning School ten stars if that were an option!

Run from this place! Any review prior to 2025 should be disregarded…read more New ownership has taken over and run this place into the ground within a couple months. The owner is not Montessori certified and has no clue on how to run a school. All the original teachers have left. Most all parents pulled their kids. It's a total mess. Run as fast as you can from this place, even if it's your last resort.