Based on my tour of The Learning Castle, I do not recommend it. Unsafe sleep practices for infants…read moreincluded sleeping with loose blankets and sleeping in a swing for an extended period, which can be hazardous and lead to suffocation or positional asphyxiation. It was not clean. I would not send my child there.

Extremely great school 10 out of 10 It's clean and they…read morereally do an excellent job at teaching your babies

I was on a waitlist for this facility before my little was even born...and I understand why. They…read morecalled me with a vacancy just in time for me to return to work. This daycare is so attentive. They are clean! Shoes off at the door! I love that! They actually love the children and it shows. There's always something for kids and parents to interact. There are curriculums even for the infants so they're always learning. Themed days that I always look forward to. I can call or show up as much as I'd like without feeling like a bother. They have a nice little cozy breastfeeding room for me to use when I come. Playgrounds for the teeny tots on up to the 4 year olds. Although, we don't have access to them all the time (I'd like to), there are cameras everywhere so if you need to see something you can. The app they use makes communication easy throughout the day. When they have the time, I look forward to the random pictures I sometimes get of my little one. I also love how diverse it is here! I was so hesitant and nervous about sending my baby to daycare because of all the horror stories we hear, and obviously nobody loves your baby like you do BUT carousel is a close second. I'd choose them over and over again.

I've been searching for a great daycare in Kenner and Metairie. So far, this is the best one I've…read moretoured in the area. My son started today, they were able to get us in immediately as we just toured and fell in love with Children's Carousel yesterday. Finally our search is over. They have everything we were searching for. The largest playgrounds and plenty of time to play, giant windows that actually face outside, friendly children that said hello to my son on his first day. That was a biggie because my son actually came over to hug and kiss my goodbye, he was comfortable enough for me to leave without a scene! You have to your this school to see everything I've mentioned and more!

Our two boys absolutely love coming here! We moved this year from NYC and our 3 year old had never…read moreexperienced daycare in a school setting (he had a nanny). Though he was nervous and overwhelmed, the staff made him and I feel at ease and communicated with me throughout the long first days to assure me he was happy and safe. Now, our 1 year old and 3 year old are excited when we pull up at school. The staff members are so welcoming every single morning, the school is super clean, and between learning, yoga, and soccer classes, my kids cry when I pick them up! We couldn't be happier.

My 2 kids have been going to La Petite since they were 3 months old. The staff is always wonderful…read more If something happens to your kid, even a little bruise, they texted you. My kids are well educated here. They learn all the alphabets, numbers. They have play time. They make a lot of friends and my daughter is still hanging out with her friends from Day Care.

Honestly, this is the best learning center ever! Ms Nicki in the front office was always so kind…read moreand helpful! The owners are so nice! They helped by giving me information about programs I didn't even realize I qualified for. All of the teachers and staff are amazing! I can't say enough good things about this amazing facility. I'm so grateful my child went here and was able to learn so much before kindergarten.

Love this daycare! The owner is so friendly and involved with every child. Ms. Neila, her right…read morehand is also very involved. The staff is amazing and help with development since some of us mom's have to work. My children have both learned their alphabet, colors, shapes etc. thanks to the support of the staff. They also help potty train. They have summer activities for the 2+ kids at only $75 additional, they help with daycare support for those single parents, this day care is always doing something. And what I love most about it is how much the owners our involved making sure everything runs as it should. There are cameras which Ms. Neila monitors like a hawk. Perfect daycare to make any parent feel at ease. I cried the first day my first child started, however after meeting these people I knew I made the right decision for my children. Love the staff, love kelly and her husband and ms Neila

Family atmosphere. Once students begin 3rd grade, they take Spanish 3 times a week. They have…read morescience, music, religion, library and swimming also on a weekly basis. Chapel multiple times a week. The food in the dinning hall is amazing. Full time nurse on campus. When she's out, she has a substitute. The kids are very well taken care of. Wonderful wonderful wonderful visual arts department- photography, ceramics, independent study. Wonderful faculty that are very professional. I am not as familiar with the Middle and high school, but what I have seen is very promising. Find me a school that has every thing this school has to offer and still feels like family.

18 contiguous acres of innovative learning in a bustling community which embraces and fuels the…read morearts! Serving infants through commencement!

Wish my son could've stayed here forever!! Teachers made him feel like family and made me feel…read morecomfortable with leaving him! Clean and organized!!! Great place.. :)

My son attended this school, within a month of being here . He got sick multiple times . The colds…read morehe would get every time he went started to cause him to have seizures . He had to be hospitalized for days because he had 6 seizures caused by pneumonia that he got from attending this school . They also made us pay for days where he did not attend school .

ONE OF THE WORST DECISIONS I MADE WAS BRING MY BABY HERE. When things didn't work out because I…read morehated the way the business was ran, I kindly pulled my child out. Once They threatened CPS for not having a negative flu result. After baby had already CONSTANTLY been to the doctor and ER 6 times that month. I asked that any remaining things be sent home. They did not! I had to go up there a week later to get his things. And I was in fact nice. Once i got home they sent very nasty and unprofessional messages. Where they LIED, EXAGGERATED, and threatened me. The "supposed" owner and Assistant director sent me this. Very Unprofessional and inappropriate message, after I was in fact nice and kind and happily left that nasty germ infested place with grace!! They supposedly have working cameras so that mean the whole ordeal should have been caught on camera right ! ? But little did they know. . . ! They lied, berated, exaggerated! To no return!! If they would lie for this what else would they lie about!? They will be doing psych evaluations by the time I'm finished with them! They have no business running a daycare or taking care of children!!

This school is amazing!! So happy that we found it and got in! Our family relocated to River Ridge…read morefrom out of state. Our son doesn't have any siblings so it was important for us to get him into school to interact with others kiddos his age. He loves school so much that he is always the last to leave and occasionally cries as he wants to stay longer. I was really worried about him integrating into a preschool as he's always on the move, I was amazed to see him sit at the table to eat or stay seated at story time. But my son isn't perfect, he gets restless and sometimes wants to get out of a group activity, so his teachers redirect him to complete an activity on his own such as reading a book, taking a break to lie down on a pillow, or giving him sensory toy to play with, etc. It's just so awesome that my son is getting great care with the development he needs. Meanwhile, they use Procare communication app which allows you to connect with the school directors and teachers. Teachers send pics, updates of how my son is doing throughout the day. They have plenty of activities so it's so cute to see pics of him doing art, making crafts, or having in-school field trips, workshops, etc. Finally, I love that my son is well fed. They have catered breakfast and lunches brought in every day from a local restaurant called "Boucherie". This is at any additional cost at $5.25 a day, but well worth it as he is getting a variety of foods and we don't have to stress out about preparing meals and snacks. I love that it's all healthy and homemade, not that processed food drama. I love Excel Early Learning Center. Thank you so much for providing such a loving environment for our son, and the tools he needs to let him explore, discover, and learn. You're simply the best!!

My kids go here, teacher's are really nice .They go above and beyond to provide the best care for…read moreyour child .

I highly advise against entrusting your child to Classy Kids, LLC. The name is misleading because…read morethis daycare and its owner/staff are far from "classy." The owner, Juerica, is extremely unprofessional. Her character and conduct are highly questionable. She over-promises and under-delivers to prospective parents. One of her selling points is the presence of accessible cameras for parents to monitor their kids. However, the cameras were never installed during the three weeks my son was enrolled. When asked about the cameras, she would come up with excuses like HIPAA, which doesn't even apply in this setting. It seems like she tries to sound knowledgeable by using certain buzzwords. Ms. Juerica also promised and allegedly registered for an app to communicate with parents about their child's day, but that never materialized. She never provided any documents on my son's formula intake, bowel movements, sleeping patterns, or disposition. Often, she wouldn't share this information at the end of the day. At one point, she even displayed an attitude because I refused to disclose a private conversation with another parent. It was unprofessional for her to inquire about our conversation. I decided to remove my son from the daycare at the end of August after that incident. In addition to her unfulfilled promises, she lacks an understanding of personal and professional boundaries. She found it acceptable to discuss other children and families with me. Her mother, who also works at the daycare, displays the same lack of professionalism. They had issues with another family and misrepresented the number of enrolled children to me. It turned out that it was only my son and one other child at the beginning, despite Ms. Juerica's claims of limited spots. The final incident that led to my immediate withdrawal of my son was when her mother made a derogatory comment about another child's parent, who is South Asian. This display of prejudice and lack of emotional intelligence was unacceptable to me as a parent. When I confronted Ms. Juerica about her unprofessional conduct, she did not respond or offer an apology. Additionally, she has not refunded me for the rest of August's tuition or for logo embroidery of onesies that were never done, nor has she allowed me to pick up my son's belongings. It's disheartening because as a parent, you trust caregivers like Ms. Juerica to not only care for your child but also to act professionally and with decency. I hope this review helps other parents avoid the stress I experienced in finding quality childcare.