I've had my child in this daycare for a year and I've really been impressed by the quality of care…read morehere. I did an intensive research process to discover this daycare -- visited 5 in this area and called every single one in Chapel Hill region. This was hands down the best one. Community: The daycare is a co-op model, which means that parents are asked to volunteer to help with small projects and that the profits they earn go back to help fund the education of their caretakers. I think this really makes a difference for feeling like you are paying and investing in a community, rather than a corporation. Lower ratios: most daycares go with what the state mandates - 1:5 for babies, 1:6 for 1-2 year olds, and 1:10 for 2-3 year olds. Coming from another state; this is just abysmal. They start at 1:3 and then do 1:6 for 2-3 year olds. Anyone who has been in a daycare room when all the kids are there knows that this should really be the max. Price: it's a bit more costly than other daycares in the area, but it's worth it in my opinion. They do accept vouchers so you can look into that if you need. Location: maybe from a lot of people, but southern village is a great place. The kids can go on field trips to the huge park or this weaver street. Outdoor play: They do a lot of it and are very diligent about bug spray and sunscreen. They have a wonderful play yard with plenty of room, shade, and toys. They do water play in the summer twice a week. Potty training: they are very supportive with potty training and will sit your child on the potty every 30 minutes if that's what's needed. Drop off/pick up: not sure the earliest time you can drop off - maybe 7 or 730? Latest pick up is 530. Discipline/style: they are warm and gentle, but also good at enforcing boundaries. I've seen them engaging in more gentle methods like making positive suggestions for alternatives rather than just saying no. The structured scheduled helps kids know that putting away toys, sitting down at meals, washing hands, and going potty every hour are non negotiables.

When we moved to the area from Washington, D.C. a year and a half-ago, my biggest concern was how…read moremy then-2-year-old daughter would transition to a new daycare setting. Thankfully, CHDCC went above and beyond to welcome my daughter to the school and to meet her needs (and mine!) during that first week. Throughout our time at CHDCC, my husband and I have been incredibly impressed by the quality of the teachers and staff. Our center in D.C. had frequent staff turn-over and it has been such a gift to watch our daughter grow and thrive with a consistent, experienced early childhood professional. This teacher magically potty-trained our daughter in the first two months at school and supported her social, emotional, and cognitive growth each day. We were lucky enough to loop with her from the 2 year-old to the 3 year-old room, making for another smooth transition this year. Everyone at the center is warm and welcoming and I am always blown away by the fact that every adult in the building knows my daughter by name and looks out for her well-being. I am a huge fan of the play-based learning that takes place at CHDCC and love how her teacher differentiates instruction to cater to both the abilities and the interests of each child. I would highly recommend CHDCC to other parents and plan to enroll our second child in the infant room this year.

My youngest child recently graduated from KJP, so here is an updated/final review with the benefit…read moreof several more years of experience. Both of my children loved attending KJP and were well prepared for kindergarten. Krystal, the director, has done a fantastic job over the years of growing the school and establishing a great environment for the kids. The teachers and staff are great, and several of them have been there since we first enrolled our kids almost five years ago. Things were a little different for a while during COVID but everything has since returned to normal. Hours are 7:30-5:15. A few years ago they redid the playground in the back and it's really nice. There is a nice courtyard bu the entrance and exit doors that they have improved as well. Since last year there has also been a security guard present for much of the time, though I don't know if this is expected to be permanent. One of the parents also set up a Discord chat group for KJP families; I did not participate but I've heard it's pretty active. If you are looking for a preschool you would be well served to check out KJP. Your kids will be in excellent hands there!

We love Kehillah! Our daughter started preschool at the age of two and we are really impressed with…read morethe educational approach and loving care she experiences every day! The teachers are great and our little one actually likes going! The place is well managed and has a strict COVID-19 protocol that gives us peace of mind. The staff are fantastic!

Amazing part time school. Its a gorgeous farm and the teachers/owners are absolutely wonderful!read more

I can't say enough good things about Primrose, Brian and Melissa the owners or the staff. We…read morestarted our girls there in their after school program and it was awesome. they loved and it and got a lot out of it. The Summer program has been even better. I couldn't recommend it higher.

This place is an amazing environment to have your kids go and grow in education, social skills, and…read moreheart. My daughter started when she was 2 and flourished more than i could have ever expected. We had to leave Primrose this year for her to go to kindergarten, but we found out she is ahead. Primrose had already daughter her much of the first quarter curriculum. They loved my child as I would, and i always knew she was safe with them.

Our family did not have the best experience. Initially my little was excited but then claimed they…read morefeared returning and would cry.

Afton Nature School is a wonderful preschool. ANS was recommended to us by the parent of a current…read morestudent. We toured several preschools, but our tour with Afton was by far the best of them all. The classrooms are bright and open, the teachers are wonderful, and the students are truly exceptional by any standard. Our child was welcomed with open arms by all of them and watching her thrive in this school has been a great joy. The teachers are patient and thoughtful, and the communication with them is open and transparent. Parents are welcome to volunteer, which I was able to do on a few occasions. Watching the kids learn through play and feed on one another's creative energy was incredible. Our experience with Afton Nature School has exceeded our expectations.

We love Country Day Preschool! As a mom of 3, we have been to a lot of daycares, preschools, and…read morechild care centers. There is just something so special about an in-home preschool. It is consistent, loving care by the same individuals every day. Our son has thrived there. He has made friends, learned, grown, and most importantly been nurtured. We love the play-based learning. Ms Lori's backyard is like none other. It is truly a magical place and we couldn't be happier with our decision to send him there!

From the owner: Country Day Preschool now enrolling! Age 0-5…read moreReggio Emilia Nature Outdoor Play Meals included

After a lot of media attention related to day care issues all over the country and stories of…read morechildren being neglected/forgotten, I approached our day care options very carefully and cautiously. It is important to keep in mind that not everyone's experiences exemplify the all-around experience, and not every teacher is the same. The teachers in the classroom make a world of difference to the experience of the family entrusting them. With that said, we have been exceedingly fortunate to have had our nearly 2 year-old under the care of Ms. Ann, Ms. Kenisha, and Ms. Susan here. They have all shown what appears to be an honest interest and care for our child. They provide daily care sheets that let us know what he/she ate (of huge importance to me), how they engaged him/her 'academically' (at the toddler age, this would be like singing a certain song, learning about a certain color, working on please/thank you, etc.), diaper changes, naps, and communication to the parents if diapers or wipes are running low. It is an efficient system for communicating those things you are hoping your child is doing/eating/learning. We have popped in without notice on several occasions to really do our own form of 'random inspection,' if you will - really we wanted to verify that at random points midday that our child was being attended to as necessary, playing well, eating well, napping well, etc. So far each visit has been great and we have never experienced any issues with any of the staff that has cared for our child. The management has been wonderful as well. Ms. Stacey does a wonderful job of remembering you and your child's name, and any issues or questions with tuition, payments, general care questions that I have sent them via email have been responded to very promptly. You can research the facility/franchise online and see the technology available to the students. There's a great play town that the older kids get to take advantage of (our toddler is still too young at this point), there are two separate outdoor play areas complete with toys, slides, and ample room as well as seating and shade. They do apply sunblock to the kids, which is a nice touch. We have also been told that as our child gets older and moves up to the next class, they will work on potty training as well. We have seen our child's vocabulary and social skills absolutely BLOSSOM since we have started with this TLE. As I said, we have been so lucky to have the great teachers our child has right now. As our child grows and switches to another class, that story may or may not change, but I will update my review as necessary. For now, I am happy to report that we are extremely satisfied with the care, attention, and developmental/educational lessons that these caring teachers have provided for our child.

We have had a terrific experience at this daycare (TLE). Our daughter started at 13 weeks old…read more After the childcare situation we'd planned on since before she was born fell through at the last minute, I showed up at TLE a bit desperate. With three days left before I was supposed to start back at work, I count myself so lucky that they happened to have one spot open in the infant room! Ms. Regina in Infant Room B is a wonderful caregiver. She is always calm and steady, always positive and warm. Her classroom is peaceful, and the kiddos in there seem very content. I was worried that our daughter, who struggled with bottle feeding, would go hungry at daycare. Ms. Regina was willing to work with her and now our kiddo is happily taking five bottles a day. What's even more amazing is that, after I told Ms. Regina I was really struggling with missing my daughter while at work, she started writing extra notes in the daily report. In addition to knowing when my baby napped/ate/was changed, I get to read little details like, "She seems to be especially fond of one of the other babies in the room," or, "Today she smiled while her teacher held her up to the window and talked about the arrival of spring." Those little glimpses into her day show me that she's getting attention and love, and they make all the difference to my peace of mind. Overall, everyone at this center seems kind and sincere. While our daughter does spend some time in bouncy chairs (which is unavoidable when one person cares for multiple infants!), I was thrilled to see that she is more often being held or hanging out in a Boppy pillow on the floor while looking happily at the other babies. Ms. Wendi, the director, is very personable and patient with new parent concerns. She also called promptly on the two occasions that my daughter had an "incident" -- throwing up and getting a small scratch. This made me feel very secure that our kid was safe at TLE. Before enrolling, when I looked for reviews of this daycare online, I didn't find that many -- so I'm especially happy to add my opinion and say that I'd definitely recommend TLE to friends and would say it is worth every penny.

PLEASE READ before you enroll with Our Playhouse Preschool…read more The philosophy is a dream and it all looks and feels picture perfect when you are there BUT the Owners are NOT trustworthy and have wreaked havoc on the Lexington KY community- where they opened a school in 2015 and suddenly closed it with a 2 week notice in January of 2019. To make a very long story short, the owners, without warning to parents or teachers, closed the school with a two week notice in January of 2019. They never paid any of the parents back their deposits, which they require for each student that enrolls unless you pay in full for the entire year. They never paid any of the parents back that had paid in full for the school year (through May). Mostly though, they crushed many people and good hearts in the process. They broke the contracts they had with each family and have never paid them back the money they are owed. Please, don't let this happen to your family! With the best intentions, I warn you about these people. Please, look out for yourselves.

My kids go to the Durham location (off of 15-501 and University Dr). I feel so relieved knowing…read morethat my kids are in a safe place, with teachers who truly love them and want to foster their social, cognitive, and emotional development. I look forward to them going to school every day knowing that they will come home with many stories to tell about their day (both my 2 and 4 year old). I can't express my gratitude to the OPH community. Very supportive and receptive to concerns and ideas.

My son attended Chapel Hill KinderCare for several years until recently (we needed a place closer…read moreto home versus the workplace). We had a great experience - special shout outs to Ms. Melissa and Ms. Alba, Ms Trinity and Miss Emily, the incomparable Ms. Jasmine, and to the fantastic leaders Ms. Jessica and Ms. Sherrell. My son has a severe egg allergy and they always made sure to keep him safe with parties and treats. I appreciated the communication from leadership and teachers.

I've had an exceptional experience with this KinderCare branch. Jessica and her staff are very…read moreaccommodating and show a real passion for child care. I was apprehensive about going with a child care center because of the virus, so I only used care.com. I finally decided to give the child route a try, and I'm impressed. There is also an app that gives you updates on everything from pictures to letting you know when their diaper is changed.

Parents and teachers, please think twice before committing to Wildflower…read more My kids have attended this school for months and honestly, the experience was worse than can be conveyed. We wish we'd done more homework. Although there are a few good teachers, I'd recommend reading up on feedback from others who've been there. Local Facebook groups and community resources are great for getting the full story. I will present some facts about this school are substantiated with evidence: * There have been multiple complaints filed with the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Should the facility have been licensed, these reports would be publicly accessible. * The facility has a history of removing active members from the primary communication application when concerns are raised. * There is a documented pattern of staff turnover, with several members leaving their positions during the academic year. * The owner has sued multiple families for withdrawing their children. Potential families and teachers please consider this advice before making your choice: * Ensure the child care facility is licensed for additional oversight, transparency, and protections. Four-hour programs typically don't require licensing, but experiences with places like Wildflower highlight the importance of having such regulations. * Seek a month-to-month contract for flexibility to leave if it is not a fit for your kids. * Review the contract and make sure it includes published class size and teacher-to-child ratios.

I am a huge supporter of outdoor education but we chose to withdraw our child after the first day…read moreof school when we felt uncomfortable with the lack of adult supervision of young children in an isolated area. The site of the "classroom" drop off was also very different from the tour. Other schools in town have better ratios and better commuication with families.