I absolutely adore this daycare! The staff members are incredibly kind, nurturing, and attentive…read more The facility itself is impeccably clean, and everything is well organized. I feel at ease knowing that my child is in such a fantastic environment.

With it's friendly staff and learning curriculum. This school was the best choice for my little…read moreone. They have a computer system for check in and check out. Security features which include coded door. The staff if very friendly and helpful. Always makes me feel like they know my child personally. They have a lesson plan for everyday so it's not like they don't so something productive. Arts and crafts, outside time and snacks in between main meals are just among a few of the things they do. Very reasonable cost for attendance. Cannot say enough about the staff. They are very very nice!

Let me preface this by saying, my husband is a civil engineer and I'm a web developer. We are…read morereasonable, well-educated people who are not the types to leave reviews, but our experience with this daycare was so bad we feel inclined to offer some insight into those considering this facility. Most importantly, we want to warn other parents who love their child as much as we love ours about some potential problems. Personally, I wish I had gone with my gut instinct when on my son's first day no teacher bothered to let me know how he did, or even approached me, when I picked him up from the preschool, because they all were too busy sitting at a picnic bench while the big and little kids all played outside. Numerous times we discussed switching throughout our experience with this daycare, but we wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt since as mentioned above, I feel like we are reasonable people. Here are the major issues we found to be point of concerns from our experience here: 1) Understaffed: There is a promised class-size ratio, and it seems like at certain times of day what is allowed by the state (7:1) was certainly surpassed in the toddler class. Even if it wasn't, teachers often seemed overwhelmed by large groups in the toddler class - one even letting us know she could not keep an eye on all of them. The lead teacher of our son's class even recommended searching for a facility with smaller class sizes when we brought up to her we were seriously considering removing our child. 2) Low-quality staff: There were a couple of teachers who were approachable and experienced, but for the most part, many were impersonal at best or seemed to lack basic knowledge one expects from a childcare worker on basic developmental phases. When any issues arose, as one can expect from the 1-2 year old range, we were often told by professional childcare workers that "I don't know what to do" which is an absurd thing to hear about basic developmental stuff with toddlers. This is not rocket science, but takes patience, staff, and close supervision. 3) Apparent lack of supervision: Often older children would wonder from room to room with no sort of supervision. This facility even has been reported for this issue, where one student stapled another students without the staff being aware: http://carefacility.doe.louisiana.gov/BlasPDF/SOD_08012018_50918_609720.pdf "1713 A Supervision: Children were not under supervision at all times as: On 7/16/18, O1 discovered a staple in C1's right thumb. According to O1, he picked C1 up from the center around 4 pm and they went home. O1 was washing C1's hands and discovered the staple in C1's right thumb. O1 took C1 to the Emergency Room where the staple was removed. According to S3, she gave C1 the stapler to hold while they were working on a class project. S3 does not know when C1's thumb was stapled. According to S3, C1 did not say anything and did not indicate he was hurt in any way. S3 was unaware of the staple in C1's thumb until notified by S2 of the incident around 4pm-4:30 pm. C1 was not closely supervised while C1 held a stapler since a staple was in his thumb and staff was not aware that a staple was in C1's thumb." From my personal experience, I noticed often when I came early to pick up my son that teachers would be just sitting and sometimes looking at their smart phones. Due to the lack of supervision, there were frequent "incidents" from bites, falls, and scratches. This is normal toddler behavior but given the frequency it is hard for me to believe the facility is adequately staffed, or if it is, that the staff are paying close enough attention. When I told other childcare workers about what happened at our gym daycare and other friends, this was their exact response, the facility is obviously not hiring enough teachers or hiring the right teachers.

This facility is amazing! The staff has been there for years. My daughters not only received the…read morelove and nurturing that I wanted. They received a wonderful education and were well prepared for kindergarten. If you are looking for a well balanced early learning environment this is the center for you.

From the owner: A Center for Total Chid Care Development…read more The Little Academy, a center dedicated to total child care development. Their mission is to provide children with a safe, inviting, interesting, and challenging environment that maximizes the potential of each individual child

My rating for this preschool has not changed, but what did need to change is the awful and…read moreuninformative review I gave a year ago when I wrote it. I adore this preschool and everyone involved in it. Here's a list of why: -The people who work here love kids. It seems like a no brainier but at many preschools the teachers don't really like kids and get annoyed, fed up, whatever with them. I get that kids (especially toddlers!) can be a bit of an ummmm...challenge. And I love kids but honestly would not have the patience to deal with 12-15 of them all day long. So it's really saying something to me when I pick up the boy that they aren't at the door trying to punt him to me. The teachers are patient and kind and truly love your child like they are family. -Field tripping. We go on just a few field trips each year but they rock. One is right across the street to the fire station. If you have a little boy you will see pure unabated joy in his eyes on this field trip. Little girls like it a lot too. Moms REALLY like it. :) Another great field trip is the annual dentist one where the kids learn all about good oral hygiene and get new tooth brushes. -This is a preschool, not a daycare. Kids are expected learn here. There are lessons everyday. My son, who starts kindergarten in the fall of 2014, knows his address, phone number, how to write his name, all of the days of the week, the months and can read several words all by himself. Not even in kindergarten yet. Need I say more?

These caretakers were an answer to me and my wife's prayers. Heidi is an angel. We had a…read morechallenging situation with my son and they used loving discipline with my child. They really care about your child and you. I can't say enough and how grateful we were for them.

I literally was nervous about sending my daughter to another daycare due to how horrible my…read moreexperience was at her first daycare. Th e owner of Beyond Creation Preschool reassured me that my daughter was in good hands and that every daycare is not the same . She took her time talking to me and answering all my questions. All her staff is licensed Rn, LPNS and therapist. My baby start tomorrow . I'm so excited.

My kids (3.5 and almost 2, both boys) have been attending MAS for the past 6 months. They are very…read moredifferent kids, so we looked at a lot of different preschools and daycares before deciding that MAS was the right fit for both of them. My oldest is very social, verbal and musical. But he has really struggled with fine and gross motor skills, and he gets frustrated easily when his body won't do what his mind wants. At his previous preschool, they did a lot of teacher led crafts, and while he was having fun, he wasn't really engaging with the materials. Here, they use a lot of manipulatives, which has helped him practice hand-eye coordination while introducing him to abstract concepts, like basic math and letters. He's getting better at daily tasks too, like cleaning, dressing, and tidying up. He's a social butterfly, so the large mixed-age groups seem to really be his thing. Sometimes when I come to pick him up, he tells me to come back later because he wants to spend more time with his friends and his "nice teachers." My younger son is more of an introvert. He is not very verbal, but he's been talking more since going to MAS because he wants to communicate with his teachers and friends. The teachers read a lot to him, and he can even read a few words now. He can also do some one-digit addition, which was a surprise when he started chiming in on his brother's math practice. Every day when I pick him up, he says "A good day, mama!" and he's so happy. They spend a lot of time outdoors. The playground for the older kids is very nice and spacious, but the one for the little kids is much smaller. Still, it is nice to know that they are getting lots of movement throughout the day. Sometimes they eat lunch outside too if the weather is nice. Most of all, I've noticed that they are much more independent. I set up their toy room at home using the same kind of open shelves and trays that they use at MAS, and they put their materials back on the shelves without me even telling them to do anything. Part of the curriculum includes "grace and courtesy" in which they practice manners and being nice to one another, so that's been a big help when normal sibling disputes arrive. The downside is the cost. I do appreciate that there is a small sibling discount, but it is still more than my mortgage. However, I attribute that to the cost of quality Montessori materials, teacher and staff training and professional development, and the fact that MAS is fully accredited by the Louisiana Montessori Association (LMA). As a school policy attorney, I know that this accreditation system has its own unique set of legal guidelines, which is different from other school accreditation/teacher certification systems. It's a pretty high bar. Another thing to be aware of is that the program is highly structured. Think freedom within limits. The children are expected to follow certain routines and adhere to a sense of order. It helps to implement some of their processes at home so that there is consistency whether they are at home or at school. And at the end of the day, my children are happy, and that's all I really wanted.

We enrolled our children at this Montessori school hoping for an authentic, engaging, and…read moresupportive educational environment. Our experience over the last two months has been deeply disappointing, raising serious concerns regarding educational delivery, student safety, and basic service provision.We observed no measurable educational progress in our children over a two-month period. Beyond the stagnation, we found a fundamental disconnect in the philosophy. While the school heavily promotes "independence" and self-directed learning, this was highly limited. The expectation was that students perform activities in a highly structured manner dictated strictly on the school's terms, which undermined the very concept of following the child's independent interest.The school is wholly unequipped to support children with special needs. We found a significant absence of necessary resources, formal accommodations, or even a basic understanding of inclusive education practices. Staff demonstrated a concerning lack of patience and specialized care required for children needing extra support.The combined primary and pre-primary class features a large number of children. This heavy ratio means that any child requiring extra individual attention or one who is prone to overstimulation will struggle significantly in this environment. The school demonstrated a critical failure in communication regarding student safety. We were not immediately informed of an incident where our daughter was bitten. We only found out after she told us, and the staff then confirmed the incident after the fact. Timely and transparent communication on safety is non-negotiable and was absent here.It is apparent that not all teachers are certified in the Montessori curriculum. We observed that at least one long-term staff member could not articulate the foundational "why" behind core Montessori practices, indicating a lack of basic pedagogical understanding.Cleaning was an observable issue within the classroom bathroom.Despite the tuition, the school frequently engaged in additional fundraising efforts specifically to purchase basic Montessori educational materials for the classroom. It is unreasonable to charge a premium price and then require parents to fund the core equipment necessary for the school's claimed educational model. No breakfast or lunch was provided as part of the program also. We strongly urge parents--especially those with children who require additional attention, have special needs, or who expect professional standards of communication and staffing--to seek alternative educational settings. Our decision to withdraw was based on the lack of teaching, insufficient resources, and serious operational deficiencies. I wish you could leave a review on Google but they have it disabled for a reason

Little Camellia Schoolhouse is the most wonderful preschool around! We had left another preschool…read moreabout 3 years ago to send my child here. It was the best decision of my life and only wish it was an option for my 2 older children when they were going through. It is a cute little neighborhood preschool. It offers such a personable feeling. Rebecca and all her teachers feel like family to me and my family. My daughter is excited to go to school and excited to come home and tell me all about her day and what she did. I am truly grateful for her being able to go here. They offer a Christian learning environment at Little Camellia Schoolhouse with lots of hands on activities for the kids to be engaged. If I could keep my child here until college I would;)

LOVE THIS SCHOOL!! The Little Camellia School house is a wonderful school. Just walking into the…read moremain room you can see the time and love that has been put into this school. It is always beautifully decorated which makes it feel very cheerful and inviting! I have been to many other preschool centers and they always seem uninviting and cold (that is not the case at Little Camellia). The ladies that work there are some of the loveliest people I have ever meet. You can tell they love what they're doing and they love the children. It has 6 classrooms and a very nice playground with slides, swings, riding toys, sand table and a lot more. The classrooms have cubbies for every child, group tables, and different educational centers set up. When we arrive we are always greeted by someone and have to check in and out. I have walked into other preschools where no one has ever stop or questioned me (that did not feel safe). When I've come at naptime there are always teachers in the classrooms watching the children and working on lesson plans. The Little Camellia Schoolhouse is a PRESCHOOL that focuses on learning! They have daily BIBLE, MATH, READING, and SCIENCE lessons. I love The Little Camellia Schoolhouse because it is NOT a daycare where I drop my kids off and they do nothing all day and all the workers do is feed them meals and let them run around, and unlike most centers I get to provide my children with a healthy lunch with things I know they like to eat, instead of them eating whatever is served that day (or not eating because they are a little picky). The tuition is very reasonable compared to the other centers in this area. Having had different experiences with other preschool centers in the Slidell area I wouldn't send my children anywhere else!

Very NICE N CLEAN establishment. My little person love the daycare. Mrs. Denise the owner stays on…read moretop of everything. She pays attention to detail, make sure her ladies that's teaching are engaging with the kids for all age appropriate activities. I have no complaints and glad my decision was to choose this establishment over others, that I now hear horror stories of. -Manda

Amazing daycare! Mrs.Denise make sure the kids learn and she provide so much structure that will…read morehelp the kids as they get older. My 2 year old love going to school in the morning. She doesn't cry when I leave her and she's always happy when I pick her up. So grateful for Kidz Learning Academy!