We could not be happier with our experience at The Learning Experience in Newington. Our twin…read moredaughters have been attending since they were just 4 months old and are now thriving in the preschool program. Watching their growth over the past few years has been truly incredible, particularly under their current teachers Ms. Lia and Ms. Kiara. They have absolutely flourished in this setting and genuinely love going every single day. All of the teachers are exceptionally strong, skilled, and caring. Not only in terms of learning, but the love my girls receive from every single teacher is nothing short of fantastic. They are deeply invested in each child's development and well-being. The skill building that happens here is impressive, with a wide range of creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities that keep the children excited and wanting to participate. My girls come home daily with another project that they created at school and the sense of pride on their face is amazing. Over the past year especially, we have seen many positive changes that have made an already great program even better. Communication, organization, and programming have all improved drastically with the director, Ms. Allison. Check-in and drop-off are seamless and stress-free on the school's end, which makes a huge difference for us. My girls take forever to leave because they need to make sure they say goodbye to all the teachers and Ms. Allison. The car ride home is a flurry of stories about what they learned and how great their day was. Even the school itself is impeccably clean and well maintained, which gives us so much peace of mind. Above all, it's clear how much the staff truly care about each and every child that enters through their front door. We feel incredibly grateful to have found a place where our daughters are safe, happy, challenged, and so well loved. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for an outstanding experience.

I would not recommend The Learning Experience in Newington. Our experience there was extremely…read moredisappointing and concerning as a parent. The overall environment lacked professionalism and respect. Several staff members were disrespectful when communicating with both parents and children, which is unacceptable in a place that is supposed to support young kids. It often felt like concerns were brushed off rather than taken seriously. One of the biggest issues was the lack of supervision. Teachers were frequently on their phones instead of actively watching the children. In a daycare setting, supervision should always be the top priority, and it was alarming to see how often this seemed to be ignored. Unfortunately, the leadership from the director did not improve these issues. A daycare director should model professionalism and ensure a safe and respectful environment, but that did not seem to be happening. Some of the concerns included: * Allowing teachers to be on their phones while supervising children * Failing to ensure proper supervision in classrooms * Not addressing staff behavior when it is unprofessional or disrespectful * Dismissing or minimizing parent concerns instead of investigating them * Poor communication with families * Lack of accountability for staff actions * Creating an environment where staff do not appear to be held to high standards A daycare director should be actively ensuring that children are safe, staff are attentive, and parents feel comfortable raising concerns. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. Parents trust childcare centers with the most important thing in their lives, their children. Professionalism, supervision, and respectful communication should be the bare minimum, and sadly those expectations were not met in our experience.

Great staff, great place for kiddos. Rooms are clean, staff is communicative and any issues are…read moreaddressed immediately. I've had several kiddos matriculate through the Mt. Carmel Kindercare and would recommend this place.

I don't recommend this Daycare at all incredibly inept staff and management, some staff not all…read morewe're not up to the standard me and my wife are accustomed to. I was appalled at the lack of training and professionalism displayed by some staff and management. I immediately removed my child from this facility as soon as we noticed the marked deficit in care and competence that we had grown accustomed to from our previous childcare provider.

The admin team is the kindest group of people you can meet. I never envisioned how well my feedback…read moreor suggestions could be received. Any time I want to talk to them, they respond to me within the day if not sooner. They are very transparent about what they do there. The teachers - amazing. My kids love them. We have been with BAL for a few years now and I could not imagine sending them anywhere else. They are up to date on current practices and are constantly learning more to provide the best for my kids. We toured a couple places in the area and this one was quickly at the top of our list for many reasons. First - the staff. When it comes down to it, you want to make sure your kids are happy, healthy, and safe. The teachers are so warm, kind, and gentle. They were willing to work with our existing schedules while also providing tips. Second - the environment. We loved that the infant room wasn't harshly bright and there wasn't any over stimulating toys. The school focused on a Montessori approach that my oldest is absolutely thriving with. Third - the responsiveness. You're are never left waiting. The teachers and staff are so quick to reply and implement. It's such a wonderful feeling to know they are on top of things. Any questions, whether it's about your child's sleep or you have something related to finance, they make you a top priority.

Went on a tour on a Tuesday, was told we would get information by Wednesday, still nothing, I…read moree-mailed Thursday, no response, so I called the following week on Monday. I was told by the director she was concerned about our question about wanting to know the price and how they compare to facilities in the area. She didn't think it would be a good fit- mind you never meeting me, my daughter, or knowing any information about us. She proceeded to say she will have the assistant director email me the packet. It's Tuesday, it has yet to be sent. My husband sent an email with how we were treated and concerns. The director called me, I was not on my phone so my husband called her back. She was rude to him and me on the phone. I would never have my daughter watched by her.

I have been fortunate to have my three daughters at the school for several years. I am very happy…read morewith their progress, the teachers, the facilities and the staff. I can see the positive effect the Montessori education is having on them and how much more advanced they are compared to students at other schools.

I've had to pull my daughter out of this center after multiple safety issues in the toddler…read moreclassroom. My daughter has been bit three times in the span of a month and a half. Extremely dissatisfied with how they handle situations regarding supervision in the classroom, and they do not keep proper documentation of incidents that occur. Not to mention that the last incident that had occurred, I received a text instead of a phone call even though management knew this was a very sensitive issue. Additionally, tuition is raised each year and they have gotten rid of the "Men and Women in the Workforce" discount. Staff are constantly being turned over or shuffled around. The list goes on and on. Look elsewhere!

Finding the right daycare for your little one can be an anxiety-ridden task, but the moment we…read moretoured TLE's facility in Cromwell we were impressed. We've had our kiddo enrolled here for several months now, and we're so happy we made the decision of this daycare. The staff is amazingly patient, informed, and kind. They are great with the children and it's obvious they genuinely care. This is our little one's first experience in daycare and we've seen such a huge improvement in him since starting him here. Thank you TLE for all your effort and care - each and every one of your staff I've met is amazing.

My sons have attended Twin Lakes Children's Center since they were both three months old. They are…read morenow 2.5 and 4.5 years old. I have only ever had positive experiences at TLCC. My children both LOVE to go to school and speak so highly of their teachers. My older son gets upset when I pick him up early as he would stay till close if he had it his way! This is a testament to the teachers who make it a safe, fun, interactive and happy place for children to learn and grow. My son who is in preschool comes home eager to tell me about the Science experiments that he participated in, brings home arts and crafts on a daily basis and is able to identify and write all of his letters and numbers. The staff takes such a nurturing approach with the children. I can remember when my younger son was in the infant room and a colic baby, how calm and supportive the staff were with him and with me. They are so willing to meet your baby/toddler where they are and provide support for their individual needs. The director is very approachable and always available to talk about your child's behavioral and social emotional progress. She truly puts the children first and it is evident in her staff as well. Their kind, empathetic and patient demeanor is what makes them so wonderful. I always say it takes a village to raise children and I am just so grateful that the staff at TLCC are part of ours!

Our children have excelled at TLCC. Carol and her staff provide a fun, loving and educational…read moreenvironment. Could not have asked for a better team to take care of our children.

My son has been attending this daycare for about a year now, starting in the infant room and moving…read morethrough the toddler 1 and toddler 2 classes. Overall, we've had a really great experience. The staff are attentive and clearly care about the children. They send pictures throughout the day on the app, which I really appreciate, and they're always quick to respond to any questions. You can genuinely tell that the teachers love what they do and truly care about the kids. As a first-time mom, that peace of mind means everything to me. I never have to worry about whether my son is safe, watched closely, and well cared for while he's there, and that speaks volumes.

I am thankful to work for a company who truly cares about their employees. They offer benefits…read morewhich has kept employees longer & the turnover ratio at a minimum. We treat each and every child as our own & we do our best to make it seem as though you are dropping your children off with family. We have amazing teachers, who just want what is best for each child.

I have been sending my kids to North Branford Child Care for almost 5 years now. We have experience…read morewith the teachers in all the different age level rooms. All of the teachers they have had and currently have treat my kids as if they are their own. My kids are happy going to "school" every day and happy coming home.

The Teachers are extremely sweet, my son looks forward to going to daycare. Miss.Jeanie is amazing.read more