I can't speak highly enough of Tutor Time. Every single person I've interacted here is welcoming,…read morethoughtful, warm, and professional. And on top of that, nobody is above any task. I've seen Angie (the head of the school) drive the bus. I've seen Jannelle (who usually works on the administrative side) tag in for childcare when needed.
Angie, Evelyn, and Janelle at the office are always helpful. And our teachers, Dee, Ashley, Kendall, and Diana have been nothing but loving and caring for my child -- and truly, for all the children under their care. They really treat my child like their own, and as a working mom, knowing I have that kind of support for my family is priceless.
When my partner and I were choosing a daycare, these are the things we cared about most and why Tutor Time was the best option:
Safety: obviously, this is every parent's biggest concern. The building is secure.
Cleanliness: this has surprised me most just because far and away, TT is the cleanest daycare center we've toured. And by that I mean, they are very hygienic with diaper changes (new gloves worn with every single change, surfaces wiped down, etc), and they clean toys and sleeping mats regularly. The proof? They rarely have to announce illness outbreaks. And in the year our child has been here, they've only been so sick that they had to miss school 2-3 times. (With our older children, in daycares in other cities we lived in, they had gotten sick once every 3-4 weeks like clockwork.)
Teachers/warmth: Truly, every single teacher/daycare worker we've worked with or has cared for our child has been nothing but loving and kind. I named a handful of people at the top of my review because I interact with them most. But I can tell you I have never had a negative encounter with anyone.
Cameras/updates: We would have been fine with end-of-day paper updates about our child. But the staff here is very good at updating the SproutAbout app with photos, video, diaper, and food updates. Some days, we'll even get half a dozen photos AND video. That's above and beyond to me. Also, they have a live video feed we can check in on which is nice even just for peace of mind.
And finally, the cherry on top: food. I didn't expect to find a daycare that would provide all the food but TT does! While the kids do receive treats (ice cream in the summer, etc) the menu is overall wholesome. (And of course, yes, they are very mindful about food allergies.) When we were new here, I gently requested that they serve more protein-forward options and they immediately took my feedback! I didn't even have to repeat myself. That blew me away.
Tutor Time isn't cheap (nothing is) but the tuition is fair and competitively priced. It's really hard to place a value when it comes to care for your family, but TT truly does offer incredible value. We feel so lucky to be supported and cared for by our community here.
To the teachers and staff here: Thank you for what you do. You show up for us every day. Consistently. And it's people like you who are literally the definition of the village it takes to raise a child.