Looked at just about every other preschool/daycare locally. We are not religious and didn't want…read moreto send our child to one of the many church-run day cares. We thought we had made this clear to the headmistress of our local Excel. We were also sure they didn't teach religion because they received government funding for their food program and headstart. A few months later, my son was singing religious songs. When I called Excel Headquarters I was told that a little religion never hurt anyone, that they are a private business and can do what they want, and that it is in their handbook- something we never received. No matter what you believe religiously, this school is insensitive and indifferent to religious differences and unethically takes government funding while providing a Christian atmosphere unbeknownst to parents. In fact, 2 or 3 other parents I have talked to were also shocked to find out the school was teaching religion to the students.