My children attended the 3-year-old program here, and their teachers, Amanda and Chelsea, were…read moreabsolutely wonderful. They were kind, caring, and truly invested in the children. I couldn't have asked for better teachers, and they are the only reason this review isn't one star. Unfortunately, my experience with the ownership was the complete opposite. Joyce was extremely unprofessional and dismissive when speaking with me as a parent. When I requested that my twins remain together--a decision that had already been supported in the 3-year-old program--she laughed at my request and told me she didn't know why I would think they would allow that. Rather than having a respectful conversation or discussing the reasons behind the policy, I felt belittled and disrespected. As a parent, I expect to be treated with professionalism, even if a request cannot be accommodated. There is a respectful way to explain policies and work with families, and unfortunately, that did not happen here. Instead, I felt judged and spoken to as though my concerns and my parenting decisions were invalid. Because of the way I was treated, I made the difficult decision to withdraw my children from the program. It's disappointing because the teachers were exceptional, but respectful communication from leadership is just as important. I hope ownership reflects on how they interact with families and understands that parents deserve to be heard and treated with courtesy

Completely unacceptable now for the 3rd time in the past 7 days there has not been enough staff to…read morefulfill ratio upon our arrival due to staff either showing up late or not showing up at all. I arrive everyday at 8:30 and last Monday I charaded around the center for 10 minutes with my 3 yr old until they figured out which classroom he could go in. Yesterday my wife also charaded around for 10 minutes doing the same thing. Now this morning several of us are told we have to wait until their late staff member shows up... maybe 15 minutes waiting in the parking lot. On days when they figure out the staffing, its seemed to be nice. Overall it's been one month and I probably don't want to know the finer details of each day, so I'll leave it at my son has fun and gets adequate food and playtime. Also they have cameras to watch your kids on an app which is cool.

Teachers call me prior to making changes that could affect my bill. A great clean and safe…read moreenvironment for my son when I need to drop him off for quick meet. (I provide: snacks, juice, grippy socks and diapers/ wipes) When he is there longer I provide lunch. The staff always calls me to add on lunch if I happen to forget. Priced fairly. In a great location for security and peace of mind.

I HIGHLY recommend this Child Care for those looking for childcare for their little ones. While…read morethe location may seem in the middle of nowhere, this doesn't stop the high quality and professional staff and establishment from keeping the little ones from piling through the doors. The staff was very friendly and upfront with any issues little ones may end up experiencing. It was nice to get a daily report of my child's eating and potty habits. The ability to pay on your own is awesome. This allows the staff more focus on the little ones. There is one lady who has been working there for years, and was great to talk to and even better with my 2 year old. With the misses working, being able to pick up my kid from daycare and appreciating the focused staff working with me as I figured out how it all works was awesome. It was a shame we ended up moving from the location, but we will continue to recommend this location to anyone moving to then area. Side note: They seem to have plans for a brand new upgraded facility. I hope someone out there gets to see it and write about it!

I would NEVER take my son back here! My son came home yesterday with his cheek scratched up and a…read morebite mark on his shoulder. Jolly bee childcare NEVER CALLED TO NOTIFY me about what happened. Instead they waited until my husband went to pick up my son and only informed him about the obvious scratches on his cheek. Now I understand kids can be kids but what am I doing paying $165 a week for my son to come home marked up? I called jolly bee the next day to unenroll my son and the lady who I spoke with was so rude and told me "okay I will just bill you in advance" before she hung up on me before I can get a word in. RUN from this place if you want childcare providers who actually care about your little ones and not just about the money you pay them. . ALSO I would like to add that they would go through my sons diapers supplies like as if was water! My son didn't even go through a box in a month. I would go through a box every two weeks when he was in Jolly Bee daycare . I don't know what they're doing with the supplies. Check google reviews as well, they are absolutely HORRIBLE!!!!!

This is a wonderful place for children to come for educational tools, outdoor activities, and a…read morecaregiver who provides genuine care for all the children. I 100% love Grins & Giggles in Hurbert, NC and would recommend it to anyone.

My granddaughter learned so much and had so much fun at Grins & Giggles. The owner, Linda, is…read moreextremely creative and does an abundance of fun activities with the kids that make learning exciting. My granddaughter always looked forward to going and spending the day at Grins & Giggles. She engaged in play-based, age appropriate learning and developmental activities which allowed her to achieve important milestones. If you are looking for safe, family friendly, kid oriented care for your child that fosters the development of good social skills, independence, cooperation, good manners, academic achievement, Christian values, kindness and caring, I highly recommend Grins & Giggles in Hubert, NC. Penny J.

My son goes to Noar's ark preschool and he is very happy in his school…read more Teachers are very caring, reponsible and nice. Meals are good as well.

We had the best time at the children's museum in Jacksonville! My two boys, ages 2 and 4, had an…read moreabsolute blast. There were so many different rooms filled with interactive displays and hands-on activities--we easily spent the entire afternoon exploring and playing. It's clear this place is well-loved and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and constantly tidying up to keep everything clean and inviting. It truly feels like a hidden gem! There's plenty of parking, and I really appreciated that you can bring your own snacks and drinks to leave in the checked bag area--so convenient for moms! If we lived closer, I would definitely grab a membership. It's such a great value and a perfect spot for regular visits. My boys are already asking when we can go back!

It was great! It was clean, you get a LOT of value for the money, and the kiddos loved it!! We will…read moredefinitely be back :)

So grateful for these people and this facility. They are doing such a great service to the animals…read moreand the community. My cat unfortunately catches a bird every year it seems and I have to make the annual trip to Possumwood. This year it was a baby dove. The animals are really happy here and are given a second chance at life. You can see how much the employees love and care for the animals, really warms the heart! Thank You Possumwood!!

Our visit to Possumwood Acres was nothing short of extraordinary! My brother really loves owls, so…read morefor Christmas I contacted multiple wildlife centers in multiple states to find a place where he could hold one. Possumwood Acres was by far the most personable and accommodating of all the centers I contacted. We reserved a private tour of the reserve and a one-on-one with Pixie, their Barn Owl. What we got was so much more! We arrived the day after Christmas, bringing two of our friends along. We were greeted by turkeys & guinea fowl along with friendly human faces! Tonya, my point of contact, introduced herself and was our guide for the day. She took us all around the reserve where we saw falcons, hawks, vultures, crows, geese, swans, ducks, goats, pigs, peacocks, guinea fowl, turkeys, bunnies, squirrels, kestrels, pigeons, opossums, screech owls, woodpecker, kite, ducklings, and a lovely wood duck named Snuggles. Tonya brought us up close to everything and let us pet or hold as much as we wanted and was safe for the animals. We learned so much about all the animals, not just the species we were meeting, but about the individual animals and their stories as well. Most of them had permanent injuries, and it was really touching to hear how Tonya and the staff cared for them, giving them a home when they weren't able to have one in the wild. Tonya's passion was infectious and we wandered the reserve with her for two hours, never feeling rushed and always looking forward to the next animal she would show us. The grand finale was a one-on-one with Pixie, their Barn Owl! My brother held Pixie on his arm as Tonya educated us on barn owls, and some of Pixie's fun peculiarities. We were all able to pet her and take as many pictures as we wanted. It. Was. Awesome. The whole experience was very personal and interactive. It never felt like a packaged show or scripted tour. We had real interactions with the animals, not just a few pets through a fence. For a place that runs entirely on donations and is dedicated to animal rehabilitation and education, we were given the star treatment. It's crazy and so impressive how much this place accomplishes with so little. A huge thank you to Possumwood Acres for making our experience unforgettable!

My father-in-law is a retired Marine and is a regular at this USO as he comes here every week or so…read moreto meet up with my sister-in-law's father-in-law and play pool. Usually when the husband and I are visiting Jacksonville for more than a week, we're definitely joining in on the pool meetup and always a fun time. The place itself is a bit dated (goes back to the 1940s, I think) but the volunteers working there are nice.

Okay, I am biased as a volunteer, but hopefully that can be overlooked. This is the oldest…read morecontinually serving USO Center in the world because after WW 2, local folks made a decision to keep it open when all other USO's were closing down (such as the former USO now art center in Wilmington). Incorporated as the USO-NC (USO of North Carolina), it continues serving all those in the eastern part of the state. A small paid staff supplemented by volunteers provides meals, coffee, or just a listening ear to our nation's heroes.