I'm appalled by all these negative reviews! My daughter Zoe started there September 2021. She was just 2 years old. She did so well during her time here! Ms. Becca, Ms. Dawn, Ms. Nicki are all very professional, kind, loving, caring towards the children! I witnessed it myself every morning I dropped off my baby and she was so excited and happy to go! I very rarely write reviews but when I recommended this daycare to a family member she was very concerned! I'm here to tell you that Little Learners is by far the best daycare I've ever dealt with. They would communicate with me via Google voice, when my baby was out sick and she missed her teacher she would FaceTime her to see how she was doing. If there ever was a time when Zoe had a tantrum or was upset Ms. Becca would handle it in the most caring way I know because my daughter would tell me. "Becca hugs me, I love her, she's the best" these are the words of my 2 year old. My daughter is now 4 years old and in a different school altogether and she still mentions Ms. Becca!!! People really need to take a step back and analyze how they leave reviews. It's very damaging to a business. I haven't had any communication with the school since august 2022!! My experience was Excellent and I do recommend this business to all parents who want good quality caring loving teachers to care and help raise your children!!! Ms. Dawn, Ms. Nicki, Ms. Becca we LOVE YOU THE LOPEZ FAM!! read more

Do better Little Learners! Parents beware!!! (They talk about the parents like dogs....the therapists and interventionists hear it all) Ask other daycares what they hear about Little Learners... You'll find that the reviews left on Yelp in the past months are no lie. Parents and their children are leaving Little Learners in droves, going elsewhere, only to inform the new place of how terrible Little Learners is. Parents, choose wisely who you let care for your child/children! The director is rude! You dont get updates about your child and how their day went. You never know what they're learning. You may not feel comfortable approaching the director as she's not the best with interacting with the parents. I left many mornings feeling like I wasn't making the best choice of childcare for my son. (Crying) My son was bit, I didn't find out until days later. My son said a teacher hit him, so we removed him. (The school NEVER reached out to me nor his father to explain or defuse the situation) I left a very detailed message on Yelp when i took him out, and guess what, IT GOT DELETED!!! ( why delete parents' comments when they are giving their opinion on your facility...says a lot). They are trying to scare my son's father with threats because he left a comment. (UNPROFESSIONAL...what do u have to hide?). There were a few instances where my son's artwork wasn't displayed amongst his peers. He questioned it, and so did I. His birthday wasn't added to their monthly calendar in January 2023. The way my baby was overlooked was saddening. When addressed, it was met with "oh, he's not up there?!!!" My son was reading at 2! They weren't impressed and acted as if it weren't a big deal for a two-year old to be reading full books. They dismissed me and my child's reading/comprehension abilities as if they weren't even aware of it. (What good does that do for his growth/progression...and I know it's a big deal, because his FIRST day at his new school, the teachers/staff address his ability to read with excitement) There is no camera access for the parents...no pics..no updates. They allegedly have cameras that you as a parent will never see. When my son was bit ( they could have accessed the cameras to see what all transpired). I was told, " we don't know what happened" yet they have cameras. I guess the cameras are only meant when parents make accusations and you want to scare them...but watching the cameras was never an option for me when my child was bit...OK. Trust your instincts with this place. BEWARE OF LEAVING MESSAGES. THEY WILL TRY TO SUE YOU!!!! (Or they might even reply to your message with information that absolutely violates HIPPA laws) read more

Amazing people good vibes , my child is learning a lot , each day come home with something new to show me !

Please don't bring your babies to these people. A young, inexperienced "teacher" (I.e., the owner/director's daughter) yelled at my son- and called him rude. When brought up to the director/owner- she vehemently denied her "teacher" did such a thing and called my son a liar. Basically, because it's her daughter, she will take her side and refuses to believe she could've done something wrong. The "teacher"/daughter is a kid herself- no certification, nothing- was condescending when I brought it up directly to her, as well. I ended up taking my kid the heck outta there, Given the director's emails, attitude, and the whole way she handled the situation. As if the way he was treated wasn't bad enough, the way they gaslighted me and tried to say my son was a problem- if he had been such a problem I would've been advised no? No one at that place EVER complained about my son! EVER! If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Please, save yourself the horror and aggravation of this place. No kid deserves to be yelled at by an inexperienced teen stranger posing as a teacher. read more

I was shocked reading these reviews on here. My son started attending Little Learning in 2019 and I can't say nothing but good things about the program. The school is always so clean, the teachers are so caring and friendly, they do some much with the kids throughout the year, and it truly feels like a real school environment. Before signing up my child, I looked at so many centers. They were dirty, the kids did nothing all day but play, or the price was just too much for my family to be able to afford. My baby will be joining the program in a few weeks just in time for the new school year! We love Little Learners! I recommend checking them out for yourself instead of just listening to everything online. read more

all I have to say is there were days my son's diaper wasn't changed when I picked him up and he told me that Ms. Becca hit him. My son is very bright for a three year old, he was also bit by another child twice. The first time they had no answer to who or how it happened. so where's the supervision of the children?? The second time my son was able to tell me who did it himself children do those kind of things at times but for no one to know who did it seems strange and once he told me the teacher hit him yelling sit down sit down that was the Last straw. He no longer attends the school. Ms. Dawn just never seemed to genuinely care about my son I can only speak for my experience. maybe the neglect is why there are no cameras in the classrooms read more

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Our family has been attending little learners since my first child was 11 months old, and I can't say nothing but good things. I drop off my child each day knowing my child is happy, safe and well taken care of. Baby #2 is due in February and he will be joining their program too! Way to go little learners, thank you ladies for everything you do! Don't worry ladies about these inconsiderate parents, keep doing what your doing! These people got no idea what their talking about! read more

Is a horrible company that provides no customer service just endless forms that you can fill out. Please do not use this company they appear to be fraudulent. read more

Please parents do not bring your kids to this daycare , I am warning you this place doesn't come from a place of love or safety. All they care is money. My son has been in this school for 2 years and I wish I did take him out long time ago but I'm glad that everything is coming to light. The owner Mrs. Dawn is the most nastiest rudest person I ever met and for somebody to own a daycare like that I promise you do not want your kid there. There are new assistant teachers every other week I have come across about 30 different assistant within the last 2 years and that should say a lot of about this daycare. , they hurt the kids ( have proof) and yell at them . You have to make an appointment to talk to the teacher or owner ( what daycare doesn't have an open policy to discuss or ask questions about their kid) Mrs. Dawn has her two daughters running the daycare with her and they both are not approachable . This daycare needs to be shut down with the way they run things there. My son's face had a huge slice like it was somebody finger nail and when I asked for video surveillance they told me I can't see it because it's policy . They are always trying to cover themselves. Please look else where if you want safety for your kids . read more

Don't put your children at this center , I had the worst experience with my daughter . Listen to me parents when I say the worst place ever . I have never seen such unprofessional people . The teacher Are very selective to who they will take care of. Not to mention the nasty teacher Ms.Mel very rude and doesn't how to speak to parents and I saw her screaming at a 2 year old and push this child. The director is nasty and doesn't know how to speak to anyone has a terrible attitude. Worst center ever listen to me parents dont even think about putting your precious kids here . I understand why my baby would never want to stay when being dropped off it's the staff at this place are very rude . read more

We really enjoy Little Learners. The group of ladies there a really nice and understanding. As a single dad it's difficult to manage everything going on in our lives, and this center has always been very supportive. I can easily call and switch around his hours/days without hassle, and I know when he's there he's in good hands. He comes home singing new songs and tells me about all the new things they do.They also referred me to office for children which gave my family the opportunity to be able to have assistance in paying for his tuition. read more

DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILD HERE. I dont know how they have not been shut DOWN! This place is the worse place I've ever seen for kids. My children would cry at the sight of Dawn, and Becca mind you they were going there over a month. The first week they caught the flu, kept them out more than 10 days trying to get them better. You still have to pay... No warning that the flu was going around in there. Took them back clear and they came back sick again. At pick up my children had dry snot all the way to their ears and mouths. One separate occasion both children were pooped, dry tears and dry snot again. I noticed another child had snot running down his nose to his mouth. One staff member outside and over 20 toddlers. My son was slightly burned on his face from being out in the heat of almost 90 degree weather. At pick up my sons were already full of tears, and I'd hear them screaming. They would come out so hungry, crying, thirsty and moody from this horrible place. They do not give weekly reciepts and when you ask for them from Dawn. She is the most rudest dismissive unprofessional director I've ever dealt with. They don't answer messages with updates, don't give updates till hours later because she's short staffed and doesn't care to send parents updates. This place need cameras in there to show parents what is really going on. Its a prison for children. A NIGHTMARE DEALING WITH HER. I met another mom who took her son out because he was expressing he was being hit and punished by Becca. Luckily he speaks... Mine don't! but by their fright seeing these two I knew something was wrong. Children don't speak but they know when an Adult is mean or scary after being around them.... I sent Dawn a message with MY concerns, and how I was removing my children. The amount of disappointing occurences we dealt with were traumatizing to me as a mom and my children: Their lack of professsional and the mistreatment to my children was enough. We received no response at all defending their actions or apologetic. She did keep our deposit though. This place is a prison for kids and she is a Warden! DO NOT PLACE YOUR CHILDREN HERE YOU WILL BE DISSAPOINTED. THEY NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN!!! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND PLACE!!!! read more

as a reply to Nikki- no assumption by your poorly run facility were made. your facility as 2 stars and speaks for itself. My daughter came home saying "dawn is mean" kids don't lie when an adult acts a certain way. I have heard from other parents that have taken their kids out that Dawn is a nasty individual to children and to parents. The school also fails to send any updates on what has been done and progress if anything. I would always get the same response that everything's okay when clearly it wasn't. You guys wouldn't allow parents to come inside due to "Covid" but your fiancé has stopped by multiple times and we've seen him coming out of the building. Your facility has many violations which you seem to forget that it's public record. Ms. Penny poorly does her job in sending records of payment and I have all the emails to prove it. Dawn has attempted to request me on TikTok and Instagram 2 months AFTER I took her out of your school and have the screen shots to prove it which seems inappropriate. None of you have called me or answered the phone/email when I have attempted multiple times to speak to someone about what my daughter said before I decided to take her out. This school has failed my daughter terribly. Her new school is absolutely amazing and she has an Amazon relationship with her teachers as so do I. Just accept the fact that you guys have failed and others feel failed by you as well. And to comment back 8 months after seems desperate. instead of replying to a HONEST review- please focus on doing better. read more

The worst child care I ever been too . They don't know how to treat kids . Their attitude with the kids sucks . They r so nice infront of u . But when u leave they don't care. I took my toddler out right away . It's not worth the money that I payed. I don't recommend No I don't have the wrong child care .. I know exactly what I'm talking about . I don't understand what r u saying about u guys r number 1 child care . U have 4 reviews all in today and all of them is one star . And if u read them they r all saying similar things to what I'm saying . And yes my daughter attended ur child care . . I'm not mistaken at all . read more

I have to say that I have had my kids here for about 2 months now and they are having the best time. They are learning more than I could possibly imagine. The director answers any questions that I have in a timely manner and the teachers are amazing. The teachers are always interacting with my daughters and they always want to go back. Way to go, keep up the good work. I recommend them highly. read more

Awful experience. No proper care, no proper attention.Kids can be left in dirty diapers and nobody care.My toddler came home one day with horrible bruise.Don't send your kids there. read more

Doesn't even deserve the one star given. Keep your precious babies away from here. I had the worst experience here with my 17 month old toddler. Seriously, beware. They fed my 17 month old spoiled breast milk they left out after they said it wasn't. Teachers are understaffed and overwhelmed by size of classes. Dawn is a real piece of work and a terrible childcare director. I called during the day to see how my little one was doing and would hear her screaming to the top of her lungs as the teacher is telling me she's great. The final straw was my little one used it on herself and I was told upon enrolling her that the facility has a washer and dryer, as well as each class would have a refrigerator, untrue I forgot to leave her accident bag. When I arrived my toddler Was standing in the corner half naked crying her little eyes out as the teacher and her assistant ignored her! I took my beautiful baby out that day And never looked back! Please go read their state report evaluation and see for yourself they should not be in business. Please beware of the place and your baby's health. read more

my son and I relocated to Jersey and we looked for schools in area this was one of the first ones I visited . at first everything seemed nice and teacher classroom was set up like a real class only thing I didn't like was the diapers smell and the clutter in the front area no playground for older kids small area and just one class no moving around like outside that one class so I should have known after seeing clutter and one day coming to drop off paperwork whole place was dark which was like everyone is sleep they never open the door right away your out there for minutes sometimes. but when I dropped off my son late and by late class starts 9am if I was there 9:02 or even 9:10am It was shown on their faces or dismissive tone that they didn't like that mind you I'm new to area don't know roads and have health issues that I didn't need to tell them about but my son walks in late and his teacher ms Nikki who I found out is ms dawn daughter said to my son come in hurry your late and all the kids looked at him he already would cry going there because he was new and to point him out like that talk to me not my child . After that I had bad taste in my mouth then my son told me the teacher leaves classroom during nap time and they didn't give him his snack bc he gets picked up at 3pm and snack is at 3pm lol so instead other kids had their snack and my son sitting there bundled up and u couldn't give him his cookie lol I said no this is insane so I even extended hrs so he could get his snack and feel ok . I come in today was let in the front door but locked out classroom all other classes were open I was told by ms dawn to knock on door and she was dismissive saying that I then knocked on ms Nikki door 3 times she didn't answer another parent saw and heard how ms dawn talked to me very oh well knock again and the parent stared into class at ms Nikki then she came opened door for my son like let's go I'm in circle time hurry up and closed door like really how about good morning to my son or hello to me I knew then he wasn't coming back so when I came in to pick him up ms dawn opened door and was on phone so I said I'll get him them talk to her after see if she can make some sense of things concerning me we'll soon as I got him my son tells me he was crying today because he did the G wrong and ms Nikki said she wasn't helping him bevasive he was crying so now Im upset about to cry I go back to ms dawn shes still on phone so I tell me son sit and we wait about two three minutes she says you need to talk to me mom I said yes thinking she would get off phone she doesn't and I say I'll wait until your off phone she's like I won't be off for awhile I was like wow ok so I don't think he's coming back she said ok .. lol... what's ok you clearly don't care about my concerns or my son I said wow you just confirmed what I was feeling then she was trying to back track didn't let her I said is there anything you have that I need to take for my son she's like nope I said ok walked out in total shock never dealt with anything like that especially with my child so don't let the smiles and the warm welcome day or two fool you this by far was worse decisio I've made for my son and will never happen again read more