We had a wonderful experience with Safari Kid. What impressed us most was their incredibly warm and…read morefriendly staff. They made a real effort to accommodate our needs and limitations, which is something we truly valued and don't often see in similar places. Most importantly, our son genuinely enjoyed going there every day. He was excited to arrive, and sometimes he didn't even want to come home after a full day. The communication was just the right amount, and we always felt that he was in good hands. Highly recommend Safari Kid as a daycare or preschool! Special thanks to Miss Pooja and Miss Kruthi.

After only touring the facility, I will let you know what I witnessed…read more 1. The facility is dirty. From the floors, walls and the bathrooms the children use. I cannot imagine what the kitchen looks like where they prep the snacks. The paint was noticeably chipping off the walls and floor molding. It is not kept up like many other facilities in the area. 2. The outdoor play yard has minimal shade. They do have sun sails up but they do not provide proper shade for the children. 3. I didn't see any children smiling or having fun when we looked into the 2s, 3s and 4s rooms. It was a quiet room, but not in a good way. 4. There were many other safety concerns but the main issue I saw that needs to be addressed was that there were clear wall tacks used on the hallways to hold up art and other things. Toddlers walk the halls and it's a huge safety hazard to them. Tacks always fall off walls and it just takes one toddler to toss it into their mouth in a split second. Using tacks and tapes on the walls is definitely not to code and a violation of safety standards. 5. They are planning on adding infants to the room that has children up to age 2. I haven't seen this done anywhere else. It's a health and safety hazard to have infants with 2 year olds. Do not send your infants here. 6. This was the least racial diverse facility I have toured. It might not be a deal breaker for some, but it is definitely something to consider as it is something to give most parents pause. 7. While the lady who gave the tour was nice enough. She mainly walked me to the rooms and set me down in her office and asked if I had questions. She didn't tell me about their curriculum, enrichment opportunities, ratios, or what makes them stand out against the many other preschools in the area. Perhaps it's because they do not. I am surprised parents send their children to such an expensive facility that is lacking. Parents should do surprise visits to check on the wellness of their kids here. Visiting this place made me so sad for the children who are stuck in these rooms all day-- especially the room with the 2 year olds.

We absolutely love this preschool! Both my kids have had such a wonderful experience here. The…read moreteachers are incredibly sweet, caring, and genuinely make the kids feel loved and welcomed every day. One of our favorite things about the school is how much effort they put into making learning fun. They always have fun activities planned, especially around the holidays, which makes those special times of year so exciting for the kids. There's always something fun to look forward to! The playgrounds and outdoor spaces are also fantastic. The kids have plenty of room to run, play, explore, and just be kids. You can really tell how much thought goes into creating an environment where they can have fun while learning and growing. We're so grateful for all the teachers and staff who put so much love and effort into making preschool such a positive experience. It truly feels like a place where the kids are cared for, happy, and excited to go each day.

Storyland has been an amazing experience for my little ones. It's hard to choose a place your kids…read morewill spend so much time but we made the right choice with Storyland. The staff is friendly, kind to the kids, teach them so much while creating well rounded individuals. My Kindergartner started school well ahead of her peers, already counting to 100 while others are learning to count to 10. They've been the perfect balance of education, social interaction and playtime. It was definitely worth the wait and one of the best choices we made.

My son joined here when he was 2. He has been developing very well thanks to the hard work put in…read moreby the teachers and the administrative staff. Thanks ! Hussain.

5 stars! My son has been enrolled for about 2 months now. After switching from another daycare, we…read morenoticed an immediate and huge positive shift in our son. He's so much happier, more engaged, and genuinely excited to go to school every day. The morning drop-off teachers are fantastic - always warm, welcoming, and attentive. It sets such a positive tone for the day. The toddler teachers in the 18-36 months room are equally amazing. He's learning so much - new words, songs, social skills and we've seen real growth in his confidence and communication. We also really appreciate the cleanliness and organization of the classroom. Everything feels well-maintained with lots of age appropriate toys for kids to play with. A huge plus at this daycare location is the schedule flexibility. With an early drop-off at 7:00 AM and closing at 6:00 PM, the hours are incredibly accommodating for working parents in the area. Highly recommend!

As a dad, I couldn't be happier with our experience at this preschool. It truly shines in every way…read morethat matters to me -- the teachers are genuinely caring, the environment feels safe, there's wonderful flexibility for families, and the enrichment classes offered through third-party vendors are both varied and very reasonably priced. What really warms my heart are the daily photo updates through the parent portal. There's nothing quite like opening my phone and seeing my little girl learning, playing, and even pitching in to help make food during the day. She looks forward to Friday sharing day every single week, and she loves it so much that she sometimes asks to go to school on weekends just to play with her friends! She truly adores her teachers and friends. Even on mornings when she cries a little at drop-off because she'll miss Mom and Dad, she's quickly distracted and happy -- and sure enough, the photos later in the day show a smiling, joyful child having the time of her life. The biggest and most delightful surprise has been how much Chinese she's picked up. Her vocabulary and speaking ability have grown by leaps and bounds, and she can now switch effortlessly between English (with dad) and Chinese (with mom). Watching her communicate with such confidence in both languages makes me so proud. We're deeply grateful for the warm, nurturing environment this school gives our daughter every day.

My daughter has been here since she was 3, and she has had a wonderful time all around. She started…read morein the Purple Room and is now graduating from the Orange Room. All the teachers have been caring, responsible, attentive, and so much fun! She learned so much -- songs, dances, and knowledge that have given us the most precious memories and so much laughter. She would constantly surprise us with her alphabet and number skills! She learned the cutest Halloween dance in the Orange Room, and we had fun with it every day for months! Every morning she leaves for school with fuzzy hair like Anna waking up, and comes home from the Orange Room glowing like Elsa at her coronation -- because Ms. Krystal even takes care of her hair. I even learned how to do girls' hair from the Orange Room teachers! Special thanks to Ms. Krystal and Ms. Mridula (Orange Room) and Ms. Genna and Ms. Huma (Purple Room) for taking such exceptional care of her and teaching with incredible patience. A big thank you as well to the principals, Ms. Lena and Ms. Semma, for creating an exceptional school that offers a truly cultural-immersive experience and beautifully blends two cultures together. Our son is now on the waitlist to join next year, and knowing he will be in such good hands -- learning, growing, and having so much fun -- we are beyond excited for his journey to begin!

My son started here at just 17 months old and it's been an amazing experience from day one. The…read moredirector Lena is incredibly hands-on and gave extra attention to the newer babies, making the transition from home to school so smooth. What I love most is that the teachers don't treat this like just a job -- they treat the kids like family. His first class teachers were incredibly patient and gentle with the little ones, always making sure each baby felt safe, comfortable, and loved every single day. The 2-3 year old teachers also do a wonderful job teaching structure and basic rules, and it really shows -- my son can already count numbers and recite his ABCs! It's amazing to see how much he has grown and learned. We couldn't be happier. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing home away from home for their little one!

We've had a wonderful experience with PBMP. Both of my children started here at just 15 months old…read more My older child has already graduated, and my younger one is still attending. Over the years, they've both made so many friends and truly enjoyed coming to school every day. One thing that stands out the most is the teachers--every class has caring, responsible, and loving teachers who genuinely look out for the kids and support their growth. Academically, my older child learned a lot here. By the time she graduated, she was well ahead of what is typically expected in kindergarten, which really gave us confidence in the school's curriculum and teaching approach. We're very grateful for the positive, nurturing environment and highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a strong start for their children.

My daughter started in this school July of 2023 and graduated TK this year. She stayed through the…read moresummer class 2025 as well. This has been the best investment I made for my daughter. The teachers are the kindest and most loving to the kids. She grew up here. She started talking in full sentences because of BM. She improved all around because of BM. Here she learned more about being a kind and loving kid. Always there to help just like her teachers! I can't find all the great words I want to say as it's making me speechless. To parents that are inquiring or looking for preschool/TK. Here is the best place to put your kid in! You will not regret it. I recommend Bright Minds Academy 100%. Thank you for all that you've done for my daughter, for us. Keep shining BM!

Bright Minds is a breath of fresh air. After a pretty horrible experience at another local…read morepreschool, our family decided to give Bright Minds Academy a try. We have been so pleased since our child began attending Bright Minds. The staff is warm, caring, and kind. A huge shout to Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Edith-our child raves about them and it is evident that they care about our child's wellbeing. Our child enjoys going to school, learns so much, and has made such great connections with the staff and other students. To me, this is so meaningful as we want our child to love learning! Our child is happy and actually wants to go to school. The facility itself is clean, the toys are thoughtfully selected and rotated, the director and owner are kind/caring, there is open and honest communication from staff/teachers/owners/director. They even hold parent/teacher conferences to showcase what our child was working on, areas of growth, and progress. Specifically highlighting our child's strengths in the process. They have had concerts and halloween events which are extremely well thought out and executed, leaving an impression on children and families alike. There is structure and routine in our childs day. Our child knows what to expect and what times things are going to happen. Our child (as do many preschoolers) really thrives with this routine and structure in place. The class and environment are not hectic or chaotic, the staff has great classroom management. Our family went through some very challenging times and Bright Minds showed up ten fold for our family. Check-ins, asking if we needed anything, and accommodating anything that we needed. For this alone, our family will always be grateful for the staff, owner, and directors at Bright Minds. Anyone can become an educator, but being genuine, compassionate, and caring, during the hardest times really does showcase the nature of the staff here. Huge shout out to Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Eunhee, Ms. Lauren and even the other teachers such as Ms. Stephanie who have shown how much they care. I too work in education, and finding genuine educators like those here at Bright Minds is not easy. As other reviews state, we too wish Bright Minds would expand to elementary school :) If you are looking for a fabulous preschool, that is clean, well managed, with staff/teachers/owners/directors that go the extra mile, look no further. Seriously!

Five of our grandchildren have attended Beth Emek Preschool, and we can't say enough good things…read moreabout the school! The play-based program is top-notch and the staff is exceptional, with very little turnover through the years (practically unheard of in early childhood circles!). The school is small (just two classrooms) and the environment is warm and friendly, with the children forming close personal relationships with their teachers and classmates. Families can choose for their child to attend two, three or five days a week. I personally love the 9:00a to 1:00p schedule, which allows the children to have lunch with their friends instead of rushing home after a short school day. If you know a child who is between two and five years old, do them (and yourself) a favor and check out Beth Emek Preschool!

Both of my daughters attended BEP, and choosing it was one of the best decisions we made. From the…read morevery first tour, the teachers were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and clearly experienced. I immediately felt confident that my child would be in good hands. My girls built strong friendships at BEP, learned to be inclusive, and were very well prepared for their next school. They are now in elementary school, but they still talk about their time at BEP and often say it was the best time of their lives. The friends they made there are still their best friends today. As a parent, I feel so lucky to have found BEP as my children's first community. It was a safe, fun, and engaging place, and I would highly recommend it to any family.

My son began at Sugar Hill when he was 6 months old, he is now 11 months and I am forever grateful…read morefor Shari! I owe a lot of my sons development to Shari. My son learned how to sit up on his own, pull himself up, very close to walking and is very attentive and it was all from Shari's care. As a full time working mom I often felt guilty not spending as much time with my child during the week while working but with him being at Sugar Hill and having so much care and attention quickly made me feel so much better. He truly gets so excited everyday when he is dropped off at Shari's house and It gives me a sense of calm. Shari quickly got him onto a nap and food schedule which we follow at home and has made life so much easier! He was introduced to so many different foods and textures and will eat whatever is in front of him, including greens. She will provide very helpful tips and input on how to develop or improve a skill and I am very appreciative of her knowledge and care she truly puts into the children in her care. We are very very lucky to have found Shari and really appreciate her love for our son.

I have been with Shari for the past 18 months. She has been amazing. My daughter loves going…read morethere. The daughter likes the food there even more than the food at home. Shari also implements a lot of fun activities for the kids. And most important of all, she genuinely cares for the babies.

We had our baby enrolled here as an infant and left before she turned 2. I would give 4 stars for…read morethe infant room, but knocking off one for the toddler classroom. The infant room was good, mostly because our baby had an excellent primary caregiver who communicated with us regularly and knew what she was doing (that teacher has since left). However, once we transitioned into the toddler room things really seemed to go downhill. Communication was poor, and we found out by accident that our daughter was being moved into different classrooms throughout the day before her transition date (not ok!). Staff turnover was crazy high, both with teachers and administrators (3 directors in less than two years!). Many of the teachers we liked and who seemed to genuinely care for our child left after only a brief time working there. There doesn't seem to be a lot of investment in hiring, training, and keeping capable staff. I was also alarmed to see that Lily of the Valley has been reported several times to the state or they have failed inspections for being out of ratio. For not having been open that long they've been in trouble a lot. One more thing of note was this center's reliance on tablets and screens in the classroom. I was upset to learn that every single day the toddlers were watching screens and the adults in the room weren't reading books out loud, just using an iPad and a Bluetooth speaker with a video playing. I complained and was told that they changed this practice, but when we were given paperwork for renewing enrollment, there was a consent form for my TWO YEAR OLD to use the internet and tablet unsupervised. So I think that's just the way they do things. I had really high hopes for Lily of the Valley. We've moved on to another preschool, but I hope they can turn things around so people don't keep leaving. The infant care was good though.

I can't say enough great things about Lily of the Valley! From the moment we walked in, we were…read morewarmly welcomed by the friendliest staff you could hope for. Everyone here goes above and beyond to make both parents and children feel completely comfortable and at home. The facility is spotless and clearly well cared for, which gave me immediate peace of mind. You can tell they take a lot of pride in creating a safe, nurturing environment. One of the things I appreciate most is the open-door policy -- being able to drop in at any time is such a comfort as a parent. It shows how confident they are in the quality of care they provide. Lily of the Valley is more than just a daycare -- it feels like a second home for our family. Highly recommended to any parent looking for trustworthy, compassionate, and professional childcare!

When Lil Buds Daycare has an opening, RUN, do not walk. They are seriously the daycare jackpot! Our…read morenow 2.5 yr old joined when he was only a year old, and our now 7 month old daughter joined when she was just 5 months old. Both Akriti and Avni are increible with kids, and with their combined experience, there is no scenario they have not faced or have a solution for. Got a picky eater? They'll fix that! Need help with potty training? They'll follow your lead and encourage your tot to do his business in the pot. They are more than just a daycare, they are part of your village and truly invested in the growth and wellbeing our your child. We are so grateful to have a daycare provider who will essentially co-parent with us and help us tackle any speed bumps on the toddler highway. Educationally, we're always amazed at how much our son knows as a result of what he's been exposed to at daycare. There's always a healthy balance of learning, arts and fun in his day. As a FT working Mum, missing out on the magic in my kids day weighs heavy on the heart. What helps is the weekly photos and videos Avni and Akriti share with parents, so that we can stay informed as to what they're up to and still be a part of the magical moments. Some days there's so much magic that we have to convince our lil guy to come home with us! If non of the above convinced you, here's the cherry on the top: Lil Buds is a pay as you go daycare. That means no contracts, no deposits, and no paying for days you don't use. Yes, you heard me right, no paying for days your kid isn't in daycare. Game changer! Like I said, run, don't walk!

I'm writing another review for Lil Buds Daycare. My son is…read morealmost 3 and half and goes to Lil Buds as a drop in part time care. He's been going with Ms. Akriti since for almost 3 years now. Her rates are so reasonable, you almost can't find it anywhere else! $9/hr for drop ins!!!! They even provide snacks and lunch if your child is in around lunch time. They do crafts and learn stuff. My little man is always so excited to get dropped off. Clean and safe environment. And if you request, she can even send some pics/ updates to your phone :-)