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Our Children's House

Our Children's House

(11 reviews)

This is the ONLY day care I would send my child to - trust me I have read all the reviews, combed…read morethrough all the state reports, and researched about every day care in the triad. The hearts of the teachers here are beyond! The teaches here truly care about the kids!

We love OCH so much. We found OCH through a friend after we made the tough decision to remove our…read morechildren from a daycare that was not providing the kind of care we were looking for. After joining OCH, I fell in love with the school and the care the teachers provide my kids. OCH is a smaller center and the teacher to student ratios are small which really allows the teachers to give the kids the love and attention they need throughout the day to feel welcome and regulated. OCH was recently re-certified as a 5 star center which goes beyond what I thought a daycare could provide! I love to see the creative way they teach the kids the weekly topics vs. worksheets or teacher curated crafts. They learn through play and the teachers work on social emotional learning and helping the kids learn how to regulate when they are upset. Additionally, it is a co-op daycare, meaning the parents have active involvement in the success of the school. We moved to the area in 2023, and I realized almost all of our friends are parents from the daycare. Listening to other parents talk yesterday about not having "mom friends," I mentioned all my mom friends are from our daycare and my friend replied: "that's because your daycare encourages parents to get to know each other! Mine is just drop him off, see you later." She's right - we have monthly get togethers with the other parents and kids and it's a great way to make new parent friends, which can be so hard these days. All of that is to say, we love OCH and I wouldn't consider sending my kids elsewhere.

The Growing Years - Burlington - our child at 2

The Growing Years - Burlington

(3 reviews)

Hello everyone, We…read moreare so thrilled to finally share our heartfelt experience with Growing Years Early Childcare Education Center in Burlington, NC. My wife and I are older parents--we had our first baby during the height of COVID. She's what you'd call a "COVID baby." Like many new parents, we were cautious, nervous, and eager to find a place that felt not only safe but nurturing. When our daughter started at Growing Years at just nine months old, we had no idea how deeply this center would impact our lives. From the very beginning, the love and care they poured into our daughter was unmistakable. This wasn't just a daycare--it was a second home. The staff caught her very first steps--a moment we'll never forget. They've been there through every milestone, and now, incredibly, she's about to graduate and head into elementary school. What sets Growing Years apart is something that's rare in childcare today: consistency and love. There's hardly any staff turnover here, and that's not a coincidence. The leadership takes care of their teachers and caregivers, and that care trickles down to every child who walks through their doors. The result? A team that's experienced, passionate, and truly connected to your child's development. As parents, security and communication were top priorities. Growing Years delivers on both. Their camera system allows you to check in any time, giving you peace of mind throughout the day. And when those inevitable bumps and scrapes happen (as they do with young kids), their communication is prompt and thoughtful. They'll call, email, and even sit down with you face-to-face to ensure you understand what happened and how it was handled. That level of transparency and compassion is unmatched. We now have two children at Growing Years. Our son currently attends, and he receives the same love, structure, and joyful learning experience that helped our daughter thrive. If you visit the center, stroll down the wall of fame--you'll find our daughter's photo there. It's not just a picture. It's a symbol of our family's deep connection to this place and its people. We wholeheartedly recommend Growing Years to any parent looking for a center rooted in compassion, high-quality education, and a true sense of community. This is more than a childcare center. This is the foundation for a lifetime of learning and love. With gratitude, The Tysons

Some teachers are great and some have zero personality. My child seemed to get hurt alot outside…read moreon playground area. They need to get rid of concrete on playground. I personally just do not think its safe for kids to be playing with a lot of other kids on the concrete area. The director was never friendly with our family - they have received a new one now and hopefully she will be better. BE aware that it is very expensive - you are looking at paying any where from 250 to 280 dollars a week. I am not sure it is worth that when most teachers just let the kids play all day vs teaching them something that will get them ready for Kindergarten.

Reedy Fork Early Learning Academy - Teacher's who Care

Reedy Fork Early Learning Academy

(2 reviews)

When we first went in for a tour, everything seemed lovely. After all the "school" is newer--looks…read moreaesthetically pleasing, etc. In the beginning (August), we received great reports in Class Tag...that our two-year-old child was doing great and a great helper/leader. We knew that about our child because as educators, my wife and I understand behaviors; therefore, we have made it a point since our child was an infant to teach her (behavior-wise/academic-wise). *Special note: we expressed to them that our child knew how to say and identify her alphabets (lower and uppercase); numbers 1-20; count; and could sign simple words from the age of one to the present moment.* We suddenly received a report from the director (after asking about her progress weeks prior) that our child was "defiant" and says "no" all the time. I asked for the specifics--it was only mentioned that it was during nap time. The next week, we received a message that our two-year-old was defiant and etc. So, my wife and I asked for a conference--no response! We also mentioned that we would work with them to make sure what they incorporate there was consistent with what we were doing at home; and shared what we do at home (after all, our child was not defiant at home). Additionally, we would get our child and her pull-up would be soiled. The next week, Friday, October 14th, we received a paper stating our child needs behavior therapy. I was extremely upset! I emailed them to express my concerns--no response. That Monday, I walked our daughter in: she followed the teachers commands to put her coat away, etc. In my mind, I am thinking: if she is defiant, she would not have listened at all. As I walked out, I received MORE paperwork...this time it was an article from online/aka Google University. I was at work bothered by it all, so I left work early to observe...or try to. I looked in our daughter's classroom--she was not defiant--and she did not know I was there. So, I told the director I wanted to observe--I was told "not at this time" and to come between the hours of 8:30-9:30am. Additionally, she told me my daughter has been asking about her dad. I asked if they talked about families and the director immediately said "you are not the first same-sex couple here--we do not judge here...God is the judge." I expressed that our daughter doesn't mention her dad at home and that when the time came, she would know her father. The director added that she felt our daughter needed to know her dad. At the time, I was puzzled, but went home and talked to my wife about what occurred. The next day, I dropped our child off and the director immediately gave me MORE paperwork about how our child needs behavior therapy! I did not read it until I left, but I ended up turning around to get my daughter because THIS WAS THE LAST STRAW! I walked into her classroom and she was sitting at the table with her peers (once again--NOT DEFIANT)....and she did not know I was coming. We took our daughter elsewhere for the day. When we all went home, our daughter was herself again! She was smiling, talking more...in clear sentences, and even told us she had to "pee-pee and poop..." and she did on the potty! Overall, it feels great to see our child as herself AGAIN! I do not recommend this facility if you want your child to learn/develop as the person they will be. If you are searching for a watered-down place to drop your child(ren) off to...without experienced teachers/directors, go for it! On the outside it looks great...and they make it seem that way, but in reality---it isn't! I debated on posting this because I respect people and their desire for a business, but parents should be aware of what they are getting themselves into. Our child could have been misdiagnosed due to their lack of understanding about behaviors and child development. Our child is 2! Defiant is a strong word!!!

Let me preface by saying that I am a certified Early Childhood Educator. I can attest that this…read morefacility is not it for your kids. From what I observed, pre-school is glorified babysitting. My child participated in the pre-k program and the teacher couldn't even pronounce the words in the book she was reading. The infant room is stimulating, but the caretakers are too overwhelmed in changing diapers and wrangling kids to "enrich" them. The director, Tammy Davis, talks down to her staff and kisses up to parents, offering services that she can't provide. She says they accept everyone, but "God will judge you" if you don't have the same exact values as they do. Once your child is enrolled, they rarely communicate unless there is an issue and then they give you packets saying that your child has a behavior problem (my child has been tested and no, they do not have any issues). The afterschool program consists of the kids watching tv or a movie. When the kids go out to play, they are not supervised well. My child came home with a goose-egg on their forehead. I asked what happened and they said that they ran into a pole and fell down. I never received a write-up or anything from the "teacher". I had to inform her the next day that anything had happened! There is a reason that there is no staff listed on the website. The staff is always changing because they can't hold on to anyone. The website doesn't even show any of the "classrooms". If the kids play outside in the afternoons in the summer/warm months, they don't give the kids extra water. My child was constantly dehydrated at the end of the day. I'd give zero stars if I could. I doubt there "facility" in High Point is any better. (High Point Family Daycare)

Friends Playhouse - childcare - Updated May 2026

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