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!!!!!

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.

After the Bell is a premier child care facility in Newport!…read more They have recently moved to a renovated building with lots of bright colors and provides a fantastic atmosphere for the kids. It is clean, organized and overall a wonderful facility. ATB offers after school care directly across the street from Newport Elementary which is very convenient! During inclement weather, they have a van that transports the kids. Mrs. Debbie chooses her staff wisely and wants the best for the kids. Debbie and her staff have a fantastic setup, they truly care about the kids and they have a tremendous amount of activities for the kids to do while they are there. Our son asks to be picked up late some days because he has so much fun! Some of his favorite things are the Lego area, playing games, drawing at the drawing tables, playing Minecraft on the Xbox or racing on the Wii, or outdoor activities like basketball, smack ball, and four square. In addition to all of that, our son gets the majority of his homework done at ATB which is a huge help to our nightly routine. Because he is afforded the snack and quiet time after school, our evenings are peaceful. It is a win-win-win for parents to know their kids are safe, have a protective atmosphere, and have time for homework and socializing with their friends. During the summer, ATB also offers a structured and fun summer camp program including specific activities each day and two field trips a week. My son looks forward to seeing the calendar for the summer every year when it's published. All in all, this is a fantastic child care facility that has become a part of our family. We will truly miss it when our son ages out! We would encourage any family looking for after school care to visit Debbie and the facility. The pictures posted here are a true representation of what is offered but to see how clean and organized it is would be beneficial to a new family as well!

After the Bell is a fantastic place for children. It is an environment that promotes independent…read moreactivity and social skills. The facility is clean and the staff supervises students well. The owners take great pride in providing this care facility for the kids and work well with parents. My granddaughter who has aged out, would return daily if she could. Thanks Debbie and Dan for many years of great care.

My child enjoys being here. The staff is very friendly and very attentive to any issues. They even…read moreassisted with potty training and made tremendous progress. It was supposed to be a temporary placement for my child, but my child enjoyed being there that I kept him there. Any minor issues I had had been addressed and they have informed me of any progress. Definitely recommended!

I love this Excel 8 the staff is extremely helpful and provides answers to all of my questions. My…read morechildren have been at this center for a little over a year and their experience shines through them at home. I can tell that they are loved, nurtured, and they are happy when we pick them up. I would recommend this center to any family that is looking for a place to call home for their little ones.

The New River YMCA has a fantastic preschool program. They actually teach the children and have…read morestaff that care and know what they're doing. Kids get a lot out of this program and it is well worth the money. This is the best program in the area.

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 :)

my daughter has been sandbpox for the last 2years I have had her in another daycare after a friend…read moretold me how loving and caring Ms.Francis and her staff are I enrolled my daughter in sandbox childcare and I'm happy I did. Thank you Ms. Francis and Ms.Dianna for the love and care you give all the childern.

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!

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!!