I have known Ladybug Daycare for over five years, sending my son (now 8) part-time, full-time and with the before-and-after school program for four years, and my daughter (almost 6) sending her full-time for two years. And it is with my deepest sincerity to inform you that Ladybug has been more than a daycare to my children - it was home for a long time and continues to be so. They still ask to visit their wonderful teachers, the amazing Ms. Laura and any fun activities like the Christmas event.
To call Ladybug home for my children, for my husband and I is no stretch. From the first visitation, I saw the care, the joy and the commitment of the teachers and their manager, Ms. Laura. I inquired about their dietary requirements and attendance to hot and healthy meals -- I was informed of their organic choices and catering company. But the results were beyond -- I saw the attention the teachers paid to my daughter eating (who eats very little) and saw her appetite grow. Everyone commented on my daughter's progressive attitude towards food, especially her doting grandmother!
I inquired about their curriculum and educational resources -- I was informed about their extremely active and hands-on learning activities and strategies. But the results were beyond--What I saw was my children opening up, learning more, asking more questions while learning verbal skills, social skills and life etiquette. As a parent with a Master's in Education and English and a PhD in English, I understood that no matter how great a curriculum is, if children don't feel love, they struggle to learn. I was proud my children were in an environment where they feel safe, secure, content, loved and liked--Because only then, could they shine to be who they are. As parents, my husband and I are deeply foster our children's moral compass, their educational future and their role as kind and decent human beings in this world. So to know that when they go to Ladybug, the teachers embody our philosophy was a dream come true.
When I inquired about their physical activities, their walking routines and social/calendar events--I was informed of all the Ladybug policies, commitments and traditions. What I saw was beyond--I saw how much my children reveled in participating and attending the calendar events, and my son and daughter would spend all afternoon talking about their daily outings and activities.
When I inquired about their policies in dealing with children, especially if hurt, or when there is an incident or henceforth--I was informed of their follow-through, and the rules and protocols set in place to deal with all matters. What I saw was personal care when the children fell down, got hurt or had a tough hour or so. As a parent, I was called, informed if my children were hurt or anything else. But it was rare. I don't remember nagging the teachers to be consistent in dressing my kids for the cold weather. It was done. In fact, the daycare would keep surplus of weather care items for children if gloves, hats or scarves got lost or forgotten. I always laughed when Ms. Laura would make sure to tell you if an item was missing.
Now, when my children were in Ladybug, I was working full-time, studying part-time but eventually ended up studying full-time. In all my schedules, Ladybug staff were accommodating. I excelled in my life because I felt my children were in a safe environment - that is a great springboard to success. My children felt happy to attend this daycare and so did their parents. The Ladybug staff were cautious, careful and considerate when I needed my sister, my mom or mom-in-law to pick the kids. Specific guidelines were set in place and Ms. Laura is the most diligent person I know to adhere to a safe transfer. Knowing that my son was always picked up on time from school, never late was a great feeling. Seeing my daughter content to be in Ladybug and make awesome friends was personally gratifying. Hearing compliments, especially beautiful goodbyes between the teachers and children made me chuckle always. Remembering when my son graduated from SK and sang a solo at the Christmas party will always be a cherished memory.
We left Ladybug because we moved out of town. When my daughter started JK, she was confident, smart and well-balanced because of the thoughtful and compassionate teachers in Ladybug. In fact, she excelled because of Ladybug and continues to do so. My son was happy at school because of Ladybug. When teachers ask me, I inform them of Ladybug. It is my success. I chose a good daycare based on my research, asking other parents, visiting the site, talking to the staff and Ms. Laura. I was certain of this place as a parent. But I recommend Ladybug because my children believe it is a great environment They cherish Ladybug. When I meet other parents of Ladybug kids, we connect immediately. Ladybug is a community. Ladybug Daycare is more than a daycare, it is a great home away from home. read more
