As an educator, I truly understand the importance of a strong foundation in a child's early years…read moreand that's exactly why we chose Londonderry Montessori for our children. It's simply the best school to prepare young learners for a successful educational journey. The staff is exceptional... dedicated, nurturing, and deeply knowledgeable. I can't compliment them enough. Their commitment to each child's growth, both academically and personally, is evident in everything they do. Many of us in education have entrusted Londonderry with our own children because we knew they would be in the best hands. The environment is structured, yet warm and inspiring, exactly what young minds need to thrive. If you're looking for a place where your child will be both loved and challenged, Londonderry Montessori is it. - Heather B

This is a wonderful school. I really love the cleanliness and hands on approach the students have…read more They are starting a new curriculum that they implement Spanish learning. The teachers are wonderful. And the staff are really great to work with. They really build a great relationship with the families my This is a uniform school, which is my favorite. The overall tuition is one of the cheaper schools for preschool. I strongly recommend this school for anyone looking for a place to start their childrens learning experience.

I've never been so comfortable with a daycare like I have leaving my baby girl with the teachers…read moreand staff at Cadence! They are so welcoming, well kept and supportive. I can't thank the staff enough for loving and teaching her the way they do.

Both of my boys have (and currently) attend Cadence. We've gone through each room and they are all…read moreincredible. I feel completely at ease when I drop them off because I know they are loved, cared for, and safe. If I could leave 10 stars, I would

My oldest son has been a student here for about 4 months, and I cannot say enough good things about…read morethis preschool! What's so great about it, you may be wondering.... Constant contact with the school. I receive weekly emails from the director, updating me on lesson plans and any special events (think field trips and fundraisers). The teachers call parents monthly to address any concerns or questions we may have. Each month, photos of my child are uploaded to a private Snapfish account. They're cloth diaper friendly! Your child brings their own lunch each day, or you can opt to order lunch (menus and order forms are available from the school). Right now, my sons options for ordering lunch are Mac and Cheese from McAlisters Deli one on day, or Grilled Chicken from Applebee's on another day. Refrigerators and microwaves are available in the classroom, so my son generally takes leftovers for lunch. Also, the school is completely nut free! Okay...but what about academics?? Each week has a theme. Let's take the week they learned about dental health as an example. It included making tooth artwork, reading books about teeth, a visit from a dentist and learning the Spanish word for teeth (diente). In the short time my son has been in attendance, he's made so much progress. Their program truly is Kindergarten Prep. I can't wait until my younger son begins school here in the fall.

This was my daughter's first experience in a structured school environment. She was a Bookworm in…read morethe 4K class. I wish I had moved here and enrolled her earlier. It has been such a FANTASTIC experience. The director knew every kid by name. The teachers were superb and absolute saints! They taught her so much this past year. My kid never wanted to miss school, not even for fun stuff. She knows her alphabet, numbers, some blends, colors, shapes, how to behave in a structured environment, and more. I felt she was safe and very well cared for. Absolute five stars and will recommend to anyone else who lives in the area.

Old facility and very unsafe conditions. The machines are out of date and most don't have the…read moresafety pins that are required to adjust the machine to your body! I seems as if they keep the equipment on the floor just to make it seem full. The staff told me they are getting new equipment in a few weeks but what the heck am I supposed to do until then? The only real thing I see coming of use is maybe a class if I can (not the reason I joined), or the pool. And the pool is already booked out for classes and whatnot so the adult swim or family swim is only a half hour block...usually when I'm at work. I cancelled my membership on the spot and am mad at myself for wasting money on this sorry establishment.

The original downtown Summerville location of the YMCA has a pool and sauna, gymnastics facility…read morewhich the Ponds location does not have. I am partial to this location because it is the one I grew up with- I took gymnastics here. I'm pretty sure the gymnastics facility is exactly the same as it was 20+ years ago when I attended. The best part about this gym (now that I'm an adult) and location is the child watch- it is open 7 days a week. So, if you have kids, you can work out every day almost all day long (2 hour limit). M-F the child watch is open from 8-8, Saturdays from 8-1, and Sundays i think from 12:45-3:45. It seems like a lot of gyms in the area either don't offer childcare or if they do the hours are really limited. There are many different classes offered as well as fitness coaches/trainers if you want that. There are two cardio rooms, a small one with just a few machines and a larger one upstairs with maybe 10 treadmills, a handful of bikes and I think a couple of ellipticals. I typically come here a few days/week with my two littles, drop them off at the daycare, then go running through downtown Summerville (you are required to stay on the campus while you have your kids in the childcare unless you are going on a run in which case I think you just leave them with your cell phone # and then off you go) or I do strength training in the weight rooms. Like every gym this one gets busy from around 4-7 so you may have to fight a fellow 9-5er for a parking spot and then a machine. After 7 the teenagers usually come out for their daily bulking/mirror staring sesh. During the daytime you can almost always find a machine easily since the people that come are typically SAHMs and older people coming in for either pool time or the daytime fitness classes. During the weekdays this location is very popular with older people, they like to come hang out in the community room and chit chat and sometimes play ping pong. The social scene here for 55+ is pretty poppin. Happy sweating!

I couldn't be more happy with the care that my grandson receives at The Oaks Children's Academy…read more The ladies that care for him post a "good morning gramma" pic for me! He is happy and adjusting well. I'm grateful for their attention and loving care for him.

From the owner: The mission of The Oaks Children's Academy is to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate…read morepreschool education in a safe and caring environment, helping children develop socially, creatively, emotionally, physically and intellectually. We strive to provide a healthy and nurturing atmosphere that will foster each child's feeling of autonomy and positive self-image. It is the philosophy of The Oaks Children's Academy that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. The Oaks Children's Academy is a unique, integrated childcare facility for children who are 6 weeks - 5 years of age. Our number one goal is to provide the kind of environment and the kind of influences that encourage all children to become creative, independent, responsible, well rounded, self-directed adults who can make decisions for themselves. The broad range of age appropriate activities will easily engage infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

We are almost two years into being at The Sunshine House and I still have nothing but wonderful…read morethings to say. My daughter moved up to the toddler room at her first birthday and she is thriving! She is ahead on a lot of things and I think that shows how great the school and teachers are. They make learning fun for her. Everyone is so great - both the staff and other families attending are wonderful. I am so happy Nora loves attending school at this location. I am thankful for everyone there being such a big part of her life and helping her grow!

I've had a great experience, they have worked with our daughter on potty training, assisted in her…read moreschool programs, etc.

I really enjoyed my interview with the Director for teaching position. She was professional and…read moreasked great questions of me. The program appears to be quite professional and offers appeal to clients! Very nice program and setting!

My baby just started going here and they took her in as their own. They are very interactive with…read morethe kids, and truly are there for the kids not the paycheck. I would recommend this daycare to anyone and everyone. The director Kathleen is very very nice and understanding. As we all know is hard to leave our babies and trust strangers with them, but truly they do care about our kids They also send you pictures and updates of your baby all day!

Do not bring your kids here. They barely changed my baby, she would come home with diaper rash so…read morebad that she wouldn't open her legs to go around me to carry her. She would SCREAM when she needed changed because her rash was so bad. Also, they have you send two changes of clothes but never changed my child when she would have a blowout or when her sippy cup spilled milk and soaked her clothes. Instead they layed her in her crib and soaked her sheet too. My baby would scream and cry when I had to bring her there. They also tried only one time to feed her. If she wasn't hungry right then, she went without eating. I would not bring your child here.

My grandson has been here and loves it. Clean. Safe. Friendly. Caring. We have been really happy…read morewith it. If you have any issues or concerns , they are quick to address them. I would highly recommend them. And if there is a waiting list, worth waiting on it.

Predatory Billing Practices and Zero Accountability…read more I was charged a $30 late fee simply because my credit card expired, with no warning at all! Most companies give at least one reminder before applying a fee, but the Cane Bay YMCA offered zero grace and blamed it on their third-party billing company, which they refused to name or help me contact. To make it worse, I addressed this issue in person with their Vice President, who was standing at the front desk. Even he said there was nothing he could do. That tells you everything you need to know... This is not a community-focused organization. It's a predatory billing setup hiding behind policies and third-party vendors, with no transparency, no accountability, and no care for loyal members. Do better, YMCA. Especially when your mission is supposed to be rooted in community and support.

I would strongly encourage parents to think carefully before enrolling young children in the Cane…read moreBay YMCA youth sports programs. My 4-year-old joined the soccer program expecting a positive and supportive first experience with sports. Instead, within just two practices, he became completely discouraged and now refuses to participate at all. I personally observed the coach repeatedly dismiss my son when he asked for help, while clearly prioritizing his own child and a small group of kids. This was not an isolated incident -- it was a consistent pattern that had a direct impact on my child's confidence and willingness to try. I brought this to the YMCA's attention, and while they acknowledged the concern and stated it would be addressed internally, they ultimately refused to offer any refund or credit. Despite recognizing that this is not the experience they want for children, there was no flexibility in resolving a situation that left a 4-year-old unwilling to participate. I understand that coaches are volunteers, but this is still a paid program. Basic inclusion, encouragement, and equal attention should be the minimum standard -- especially for the youngest age group, where these experiences matter most. It's disappointing that policies appear to be upheld more strictly than the YMCA's stated commitment to creating a positive and inclusive environment for children. While I appreciate that the concern was acknowledged, it's unfortunate that there was no meaningful resolution for a child who was directly impacted. I hope improvements are made so other families do not have a similar experience.