I highly recommend this place with double thumbs up. This center is honest, kind, organized,…read moreprofessional, welcoming and is a true learning enabling facility. My baby's time here was filled with love, learning, discipline and sheer joy. We couldn't have asked for more. The administrative staff and the classroom teachers are truly a your partner in raising your kid. The learning activities, organization of curriculum, cleanliness of facility, communication with parents, safety of the children was all top notch, we never had any issues or confusion. As a parent I relied on the daily reports to manage my baby's time and eating habits at home. Special mention to my interactions with these excellent and brilliant people Teachers - Netta, Olga, Cheryl, Angela, Diana Director and Admin Staff - Maggie and Janet are a good touchpoint/interface for your experience here. Thanks again to all of you, we had a fulfilled experience with you. God bless you.

Horrible first impression, place smelled like urine and poop immediately when entering the building…read moreand the cushions and climbing areas look ragged and unsanitary. Also there appeared to be way too many kids for one caretaker. They No way I would enroll my kid here.

For any Parent/Guardian that is looking for a place to send your child for child care or just for…read moreVPK Please read this! Let me start by saying I have no personal interest in this specific center I am just a mother of 5 kids giving an HONEST/PERSONAL experience review. I have been looking for a center that accepts the state free VPK vouchers and after the horrible experience I had with my daughter last year at the Kid's R Kids here in Wesley Chapel I didn't have much hope! Then I see the big blue elephant and I stopped in and got a tour and was very impressed! The staff was friendly and they all seemed to really enjoy the children. I have personally never seen The Learning Express before and did not know what to expect, but never in my wildest dreams could I have imaged such a great place they really have thought of everything I feel. I should also mention I have worked in child care since I was 16 year old and even with the places I have worked at and been to for trainings I have never seen such a well thought out place! Here are some highlights I have found so far: 1. They offer two different times for the free VPK: Mornings 8:15am to 11:30am Afternoon 12:15pm to 3:30pm 2. They offer discounts to Government employees ( I always prefer places that pay it forward) 3. They send home a book at the end of the month that shows what my child has been working on and it also has a weekly evaluations conducted by their teacher letting me know where my son is thriving and where he may need extra help. 4. They are one of the few centers that have drop care options and they also have a Parents Night Out that any parent can take advantage of. (I know there is a place on SR 56 that offers drop care but it wasn't long ago that they had a child get out and was found by an employee at the one furniture stores within the parking lot I am sure they have taken action but still concerns me) I am not sure if any others offer this but I do find it a nice option. 5. My son loves to go and my son is hard to impress Yes he is 5 but he has ADHD and Chronic OCD which at times can make things difficult for him as well as others. He LOVES his class and has a special bond with the director there Mrs. Theresa (hopefully I spelled it right). For my son that's truly something special as it usually takes a while for him to open up and really care about someone. She and I have had several talks about him and she has been so helpful in giving me piece of mind in leaving him which is very hard for me to start with. 6. They have an app called TLE and I get pictures of my child daily doing various things. I love seeing what he's doing and it makes me feel more a part of his time away from me! I am most definitely one of those moms who hates being away from my kids especially him because he does have melt downs at times and can be very emotional. One of the days I went to get him he was having what I call our rough days and I did let them know that he was having a rough day and they could call me and I would come back and get him but I do always try to make sure that he tries and does his best and on this day I came to pick him up and saw him sitting in the hallway with Mrs. Theresa my first thought was is he okay my second was how happy I was to see that she took time out of her busy schedule to sit and talk with him and she didn't just rush to call me or just sit him in a room and wait for me to pick up but she was down next to him on the floor doing just as I would do and talking to him and making sure he knows it's okay to be upset and feel your feelings but we have to do it productively as a mom I could not have been happier to walk in and see this! I know she is busy I see her always running around doing this and that which is I am sure her job but she goes above and beyond for sure! All the staff that I have seen and come into contact with blow me away I feel like you can just tell if people are doing a job for money or because they love what they do and I can say that the staff there seems to enjoy their jobs which has such a positive impact on the kids that are there! 7. They have two main areas of play for the children. There is a nicely done outside area that has a splash pad and gated off areas for the different age groups! I really like that they have the artificial grass making it safer for and less likely of creepy crawls and I am sure makes it easier for them to keep it clean as well. Then they have the room inside "Make Believe Boulevard" I think that's the name of it but in that room there is a slide that goes to a ball pit and this is by far my sons favorite place to play and they go on Fridays and they go in there if they are unable to go to the outside one for any reason. I really feel this place has thought of it all for sure! 8. I love that my son never comes home saying we did nothing or we just did crafts. My daughter who was in Kids R Kids here in Wesley Chapel would tell me that almost daily and she would come

Everyone at TLE is so welcoming and caring. My husband and I are forever grateful for all the…read moresupport. My son is 3 years old and He never attended a daycare before , He struggle so much to adjust but Ms. Kim was and continues to be incredibly kind, loving, and supportive. Because of her dedication, my son is speaking much more and has learned so much in a very short time.

Friendly environment, excellent communication with lots of positive interactions between the…read moreteacher and the kids!

I hated it. I went when I was four, so naturally I'd throw a few tantrums, and they just did not…read morecare about anything. Some kid hit me for crying, and instead of punishing him, they brushed it off and told me I was fine. There was hair and bugs in your food, and new teachers every week because they kept getting fired. I got locked in the bathroom in the dark and the teachers made no move to discipline the boys who did it. My sister was thrown on the concrete ground and the teachers made no move to punish the boys who did it. My dad had to get involved just for the boy to leave us alone. My other sister got locked outside for 30 minutes because they "didn't realize she was outside" despite the fact she was crying and banging on the door. There was bugs and literal MICE in the bathrooms. You could smell they didn't clean the bathrooms. It smelled terrible. When you got hurt, they did nothing. You could break all your fingers and all your toes and they would just put you in "The boo boo room" which is just a room with a bed and a tv. There was no nurse and no people with any medical knowledge at all. Please don't send your kids here, for the love of god.

Amazing school! A bit skeptical to put my son (2yrs old Freshman A).. into school. But Mrs. Trudy…read moreand Mrs.Rose.! Mrs Roshonda . And Mrs. Katrina are the most wonderful people to help me and reassured me about the school. My son's been in the school for about 2 weeks now. And it's been lovely . He is so excited They also have a honey come app and they ALWAYS keep you updated . Which is more reassuring . And great security as well..He loves outside time and being around the other kids .. they feed him well. Changes diapers every hour! Pictures and arts and crafts. TRUST ME . I recommend this preschool 100 percent! Awesome! Amazing .! Loving. People.

We love Ms. Amy's and Ms. Susie's class! My daughter has learned so much from her VPK teachers…read moreduring the past year. It is wonderful to know that not only is she learning and growing at school, but she is also so well cared for while she is there.

This school is way more than 5 stars! This is a family-run daycare (not a chain), and each teacher…read morein the school knows our toddler. Pros: -this place is CLEAN clean (more below on this) -the staff is super friendly and everyone knows our names and our child's names -the building and location feel safe and secure -bilingual- our toddler can say SO many things in English and Spanish already! -the curriculum is high-quality and we are blown away with how much our toddler is learning each day -the staff have worked with us on some behavioral issues- they have such a wealth of knowledge and new ideas to try, plus they were great with communication so we could be on the same page at school and home -great hours Cons: None (no really, there are none) We accidentally showed up, unannounced, to S&S in Lexington Oaks because we confused their location with the location in Land O' Lakes (totally unaffiliated schools). We were really impressed with the location and how kind the staff were, so we asked if we could have a tour. The owner, Ms. Zee, did not hesitate and invited us in for an impromptu tour. When I saw this location is clean, I mean clean as in we showed up unannounced, right after lunch, and it was spotless and clean. That sealed the deal for us- we knew right then that this is what the school always looks like. Our child had some behavioral issues and the school and teachers went above and beyond to help us figure out what the issue was and to address it both at home and school. They gave us resources and recommended an Early Steps (they are also great!) evaluation to ensure there were no developmental delays that we could all address together. S&S always worked with us on these issues, which is so reassuring to a parent (especially first-time parents like us). We are so appreciative to have accidentally walked into the wrong location, with the right director and teachers, and found this awesome preschool!

If you have a child who is considered to be "busy" or "active" this is NOT the place for your…read morechild. My daughter has been in daycare since she was 3 months old. She was in a different daycare prior to Sugar and Spice where she was adored we never had any issues. I wanted to try out a new daycare to give her more structure, less screen time, and have better communication. I was falsely reassured that S&S communicated everything through their app regarding the child's day, pottying, and provide multiple pictures of what your child is doing throughout the day. My first day picking up my child, the only report I got were about how "busy" she is and how she did not want to nap. They stated she was climbing and did not always listen to instruction. I apologized and said it was her first day and is just testing boundaries (she had just turned 3 the week prior). Everyday after that was a report about how "busy" she was and how she "can't sit still". Again, SHE IS 3. The owner, Ms. Zee, suggested she might need a "sleep study" since she didn't easily nap. I explained that I was a pediatric nurse practitioner and that she sometimes won't nap if she's not tired enough. She also sleeps fine at nighttime. The topic was dropped. Throughout the next couple of weeks, my child would refuse to go inside and cry for me. I figured this was just a separation anxiety and would pass, but she was like this the whole two months while enrolled here. There were multiple times that things charted on my child's "daily summary" did not make sense. For example, they would put that she needed more diapers when my child is potty trained and doesn't wear diapers. I figured it was a one off until it kept happening. There were instances that said she would "eat lunch from home". My child didn't have a lunch from home. When I asked what was happening, I was told that it's easy to miss a button and chart on the wrong kid. Okay fine, but then it happened again. I brought it up and was told that there was another girl in her class with the same name who they probably were confusing her with. So how long were the daily reports I was getting not even for my child? This bothered me, but again, I let it go. Moving on to the final phone calls we got her last two weeks here: It was 9 AM when I received a call from Ms. Zee. I picked it up in case it was an emergency. I should have known it wasn't. It was a phone call to tell me that my child had pushed another child to the ground, hit another child in the face, and then pushed another one off a bike in the span of two days. I was taken aback as my child is not a hitter/pusher. I had never received any report of her hitting another child in her previous daycare. She then said they were "documenting these instances" and recommended my child gets BEHAVIORAL therapy and early intervention, even an IEP so she is ready for kindergarten. The sleep study was mentioned again. At this point, I'm frustrated and thrown off because this information is being told to me over the phone an hour after dropping her off. I questioned why she thought my child would need behavioral therapy when this was a one off occurrence and she has never shown these behaviors before or at home. I also firmly restated that a sleep study was not warranted and reminded her of my profession. She said, and I quote "well then you should know that early intervention is key." Let's talk about this later because again, it's 9 AM on a work day. Later, she showed us video of our child pushing others (not a teacher in sight by the way when these things happened) and we had a long talk with our child about why she can't do that. The next week we were told she's doing great. Fast forward to the week after, that Monday. We get a phone call at 11 am saying that she repeatedly pushed another kid because she didn't want to share her legos. Not okay, but again she's 3. Not according to Ms. Zee. My child was now a problem child. We were told we needed to pick her up immediately. When my husband picked her up, he was told that our child was unenrolled due to these instances. Honestly, she saved me from having to put in a notice of removal because I was DONE. My child is now at another daycare and is thriving. She no longer repeatedly states that she does not want to go to school and they report that she is the smart, kind, and sweet girl we know her to be. On the first day of her new daycare, we received more pictures of my child's day than I had in the whole two months she was at S&S. While I was never concerned about my child's safety while here, it was clear she was being continually targeted by the owner as a "problem child." The guilt I feel over putting my child here is overwhelming. I would never recommend this place to anyone and I am still in disbelief over everything that happened in the span of two months.

Best preschool experience I have had my daughter loves Ms. Melody!read more

Please if you are interested in your child being ready for Kindergarten select another school!! The…read moreVPK was a joke. It is all a phased, sure it looks nice and like good learning environment. They heard the kids around the school with no purpose. They are cold, hardly interact with the children and do not communicate with the parents. The director and assistant director are both very unhelpful and certanly not friendly

Where do I even begin? My connection with Discovery Point started years ago when I worked there as…read morea teenager, and I absolutely loved being part of such a caring environment. Now, as a mom, it means so much to have my own daughter attending the very place I trusted and loved. Choosing the right childcare was one of the most important decisions I could make, and Discovery Point has exceeded every expectation. From the warm smiles and friendly greetings every morning from Melissa, Erica, and Stacey, to the genuine care shown by the entire staff, we always feel welcomed and valued. One of the things I appreciate most is the communication. I always know what's happening with my daughter throughout the day, which gives me so much peace of mind. Watching her learn, grow, and thrive here makes me incredibly proud and grateful. I truly couldn't recommend Discovery Point more. If you're looking for a place where your child will be loved, supported, and encouraged every day, this is it. 10/10 I highly recommend Discovery Point!

Have you ever gone swimming in ocean?? Well, this isn't the ocean!!! This is the best day care…read moreever!!!! My daughter (McKinsley appletart) loved it here and even got 5 Bucs from the cafeteria as well, guess that pays for my 20 coins on candy crush! LOL!!! But in all seriousness, this day care made a southern mama PROUD. Hope you consider taking your kidlin to Discovery point!! - Rebecca Appletart, OUT!!

This was my first time putting my child into a school setting so I was extremely nervous. The staff…read moreat Kiddie Academy was so warm and caring and put my mind at ease with their professionalism, kindness, and passion for kids. The school is clean and organized but fun and engaging for the kids who are lucky enough to attend. My only regret is not finding this school sooner!

I just have to say, this daycare is AMAZING! The people here are like family. They provide a safe…read moreand stimulating environment. I highly recommend this school to any parents looking for a fantastic educational experience for their kids!

A great enviroment for children. Loving and caring staff. Great montessori everyday lessons.read more

Just a warning about Garden Montessori. We had both our children at Garden Montessori last year. We…read morebrought concerns of bullying of one of our children by another child to the teacher and owner. We were called to a meeting, where the teacher started changing the story that our child was harming others. When we stated that the child in question had a history of bullying others and that we trusted our child in telling us what happened to him, the owner began screaming loudly at my husband. It was both shocking and appalling. Later that evening, we received an email that we were released from the school immediately. Two working parents concerned for the safety of their child to get yelled at and dropped with no other placement shows the character of the leadership. A year later and my son can still tell the story of the bullying events/location and no detailsils have changed, including that he went to his teachers for help and they did nothing while the little boy was chasing him and hitting him. Beware, as they care for more about their image than child safety.

Such a kind place. Great place to drop off your kids and they take really good care of them. Not…read moreonly is this a daycare it's a preschool!! Will be recommending to my friends and mom friends

Just such an amazing center with dedicated and amazing staff!! My children have been thriving since…read morestarting this school and they are learning so much and talking more. I was nervous because I've been a stay at home mom since my first child was born, but if you are looking for a great place for your children to thrive this is it!!! There's even an app that keeps you updated daily with pictures and videos. They are very hands on involved and put the children's needs first. So happy to be part of this wonderful community!!!