my infant daughter was with brenda for a few very short months. Its taken me time to even collect…read moremy thoughts to write this because i was soooo distraught over the entire situation. We first met brenda. Everything was great her home was nice and clean and she seemed nice and orderly. Everything was fine for the first few weeks. Until i had to ask her to stop using baby powder on my child because she was coming home caked in it. To which brenda obliged my request. Within the 3 mos my child attended this daycare brenda took at least 4 unexpected days off. Sick, family emergency, etc. and i get it. Shes got a life too. But a little unprofessional to tell us your good to go the next day and then get a text at 6am going nope closed today. Also she kept changing her policies to a contract we had signed with her. The biggest for us being the payment method. At first she stated she accepted cards. Thats how we paid our start up fees (though this was not written in our signed contract). Well then she decides shes going to charge extra for cards because they charge her a percentage. Okkkay. Then she dosent take cards at all. Disappointing, that was convenient for us but whatever. So dad usually dropped her off in the am so sometimes he would forget to write out a check. So he would get cash at the bank during the day and pay her before the end of business day as her contract states. Never once did we miss or were late on a payment. Then she demands to have payments only in the morning during dropoff via group text with all the parents. I responded with simple question as to why the policy change and i get this lovely message from this very "nice" woman whos watching my firstborn and only child: "Yes, the reason is because because I deposit all my checks in Friday evening and it takes 2 days to clear my business account. If I deposit Friday morning I get paid Saturday. That's the way my bank works. So in reality I don't get paid until Tuesday every week! That's not fair to me at all!!!! How would you like it if your suppose to be paid on Friday and it takes until Tuesday for your boss to pay you!! That's why I will be paid on Friday mornings, it's only fair to me. If I'm not paid in the morning, their will be a late fee of $50.00 dollars. It's my business and I have guidelines that Parents should follow!! I don't ask for much expect my payments be on time!!!! If it's a problem theirs other childcare's you can go too!" Less than an hour after that i get this: "Unfortunately, it has been a blessing watching Ellieanna. I think it's probably best that today will be her last day of care. Thank you, Brenda's Family Childcare " For ABSOLUTELY no reason other than the fact that I questioned her policy changes in a contract that i had signed. She drops my child. Its the middle of the day and im just supposed to sit at work and let my child finish her day? I think not. We got her out of there asap and will NEVER recommend this two faced businesses owner. Shes literally ruined my childcare experience for life.

Brenda's Family Daycare is wonderful place for your children. Brenda is my friend and neighbor and…read moreis very passionate about children. Her home is very warm and inviting. It is very child friendly and Brenda has many activities for your children. If you're looking for a safe place for your children, and exceptional care, give Brenda a call. You and your children will love Love the care you will receive.

I truly don't know where to start! Mrs. Rose has been a tremendous blessing to my little family…read more From the very beginning, when I was calling around, interviewing home childcare providers, and checking out the ones in the neighborhood, I landed on Mrs. Rose and just knew in that moment that she felt right from our initial call. When I visited her home and saw all the color, activities, and everything she does for the children, I knew my baby girl would be in wonderful hands. From birthday parties and dance parties to the great, yummy meals the children enjoy, Teacher Rose puts so much love and effort into creating a fun and nurturing environment. There are even things my daughter won't eat at home that she will gladly eat at daycare! Teacher Rose is excellent at providing wonderful care to the children. From the very start, she has loved on my baby girl and brought out a side of her that has been so wonderful to watch grow. She tends to the children's needs as if they are her own. Teacher Rose is very communicative, thorough, and clear, which I truly appreciate. She sends videos and makes sure I'm able to see what my baby has going on throughout the day. Anytime I have questions or concerns, she answers me. She respects me as my daughter's mother and considers what I require for my daughter to be cared for properly, and what I need in order to feel comfortable with her care. Mrs. Rose does a lot! She is honestly like a one woman band, even though she has support whenever she needs it. She runs a tight ship, and it is truly amazing to see. Above all, Mrs. Rose has a genuine servant's heart, and I thank God for placing her in our lives, not only as my daughter's daycare provider, but honestly, as a friend. She has amazing wisdom, and I simply cannot brag on her enough. Thank you, Teacher Rose, for your education, your insight, your wisdom, your love, and your care. We love you, and we appreciate you more than words can say. Thank you, thank you, a million times over!

We feel so incredibly grateful that we found Rose! From our first meeting to now, we continue to be…read moreso thankful for her and her family. She has taken care of our little one since they were 3 months old and we couldn't be happier. Rose loves all of the kids like they are her own. She always makes sure our little one is fed and always clean and dry. She also sends videos, pictures and texts throughout the day which allows us as parents to relax knowing our little one is so loved and cared about. She even goes the extra mile and makes sure every child is celebrated on their birthday and makes the holidays even more special for little ones and their siblings. She makes home cooked meals and her home is always welcoming. We are so happy we found Rose and have someone caring for our baby that loves them and cares for them like she does. Rose is a blessing.

Irene is the most amazing human being. She genuinely cares for every single one of the children…read more She goes above and beyond for them. She's very kind, respectful, honest, fun and patient. I ALWAYS have recommend her to anyone that I know looking for childcare, and always will.

I loved taking my daughter here. The only reason she does not go anymore is because I stopped…read moreworking and she started school. But Irene took care of her for me on and off from 1 to 4 year old and my daughter absolutely loved her. In fact, every time we pass by her house she wants to go visit. Every holiday she wants to take her a present. At first she would even cry for Irene when she stopped going. :( She's always willing to work with you if you néed to drop off early or pick up late. Its hard to trust anyone with your kids. But the good thing with her is I know she treated my kid well and that gave me peace of mind at work. Jasleen loves you Irene :)

I visited Lil Rugratz Daycare to inquire about care for my two-month-old. Tami was friendly during…read morethe tour, and I appreciated her welcoming attitude at first. However, I was told there wouldn't be an infant spot until January, and in order to hold that spot, I'd have to pay $100 per week (for 5 months) -- totaling over $2,000 -- just to reserve it. This fee would not go toward tuition, care, or anything else. I paid a $55 enrollment fee at the time but couldn't shake the feeling that something didn't sit right. After reflecting on it and comparing with other local daycares (most of which only charge a small one-time holding fee), I reached out to let her know I couldn't justify paying that amount -- especially while also paying for a nanny and another daycare. That's when she suddenly said a spot would be opening September 1st, even though she had just told me January. I responded expressing interest, but she never opened or replied to my message. As a first-time mom, I now feel this may have been a manipulative or predatory tactic -- either the spot never existed, or it did and I was being pushed to pay unnecessary fees under false pretenses. Either way, it felt deceptive and left me deeply uncomfortable. Even if she were to reply now, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving my child in her care after this experience. Parents, please be cautious. Trust your instincts and ask questions -- especially when someone is asking you to pay hundreds (or thousands) upfront for nothing in return.

Tammi has been great. She has watched both my children from a very small age and they both love her…read moreand her team. Very flexible and understanding. Good location on a nice side of town.

Even though this was my son's final year at the daycare before he entered kindergarten, we had a…read morewonderful experience there since he began attending when he was two years old. She paid close attention to him. She performed an incredible job with him; in fact, he had no problems at all with his transition to kindergarten. The kind of unconditional love and care she showed him, as if he were her own kid, is something no mother could ever hope for.

Lorena is reliable, patient, kind and loving to my son. She was the caretaker for my son from 6…read moremonths through 2 years old. She provided encouragement and instilled confidence in him during huge transitional and key milestone early years. Most recently, Lorena became a virtual teacher to my son, who is now 4. We pulled him out of preschool due to the pandemic. During the virtual sessions, she has taught him the alphabet, counting numbers 1-20 and most importantly kept him engaged with games, such as bingo using the alphabets or Pictionary drawing out things and having my son guess. It truly shows how much effort she puts into each session to keep my son entertained and learning. Not an easy task! Consider yourself lucky to have Lorena be the caretaker to your child(ren) because her priorities are to keep your child happy, engaged and continuing to thrive. Lorena has become family, and I hope you get the pleasure of having the same experience we have with her.

Rosey and her staff are AMAZING!! My daughter has enjoyed this daycare since she started attending!!read more

Great day care! Frances is very loving. She has a set schedule for the kids and follows ALL…read moreguidelines. When I was searching for daycares, I came upon hers and was able to come in with my child to check it out and LITERALLY everything just felt like home. I wanted my son to feel very comfortable when I'm not there. I have been a stay at home mom for a couple years too and when I decided to start working again of course I was worried on how my son would do but when I got to know Frances more and how she does her daycare, I didn't have to worry at all!! She would send me pictures and videos on how my child is doing. She also does arts, crafts and field trips! Definitely a place for your child to be having fun at! Anyway, I believe she's currently accepting children so give her a call!

Update: my son has been going to Academics Plus for 3 years now. He will be going to Kinder in Aug…read more Ms Billda is still one of the best teachers! She really spends time and gets every child ready and prepared for Kinder. Just like his sister, he has never disliked going to school. Because all learning is done through play, he enjoys all the projects and schoolwork. Hes proud to show us everything he does. She still maintains an open door policy for all guardians. She has never made myself, husband or my in laws feel unwelcome for coming for a visit or attending one of the many holiday parties. Just like with his sister, she helped, encouraged and supported us through potty training. They never leave the little ones in soiled diapers or clothing. If parents forget to bring a change of clothing she always has spares on hand to help in a pinch. Ms Billda has still maintained an affordable status for parents looking for early education for their little ones. When it was time for my son to start preschool I knew I didnt need to look anywhere else! It was a no brainer. You get more bang for your buck at Academics Plus. Im done having kids but I will always advocate for small businesses that care about those in the community. I hope Ms. Billda continues to thrive in all business aspects.

I started childcare for my 4yo here and she is ready for Kindergarten! I love this place. The…read moreteachers are great for making my little feel safe and to thrive in all areas, social, emotional, and educational. Ms. Bilda truly cares and runs an excellent place.