Words cannot express how grateful we are for the time, care, attention, understanding, and…read moreincredible effort that My Girl Friday dedicated to our family. As pandemic -- and first-time -- parents, we reached a breaking point where we struggled to function as humans. We just couldn't sustain full-time work and childcare at the same time, but we also weren't ready to go the daycare route during the height of the pandemic. We found My Girl Friday when we realized that we wouldn't be able to take on the arduous task of finding a quality and well-suited caregiver ourselves. We'd seen friends try and go it alone, but after dozens of interviews, red flags, compensations, and their back up against the wall with timing, their benchmark for success became "good enough" vs. their initial intent of finding someone who aligned really well with their parenting style. We wanted to do things differently but knew that without the time or brain space, we needed serious help. After a few initial calls with My Girl Friday, they were hard at work to find us a fit who met our safety, development, and overall parenting style requirements. The process of reviewing and interviewing candidates was smooth. When you have no ding-dang idea what you're doing, the continued guidance, support, and recommendations from the My Girl Friday team are invaluable. One day, we received word that a newly applied caregiver entered their system who was a perfect candidate for our position. Knowing how hard we struggled to balance life, they emphatically pushed them through their interview, onboarding, and background check process to help us meet immediately. They were such a good fit that they quickly progressed from candidate to employee to family. While we waited for them to finish up their then-current position, My Girl Friday also worked hard to apply the same effort and care in finding us a short-term nanny to help with the gap in coverage. We can't imagine life without either of them. There's absolutely no way we could have quickly, reliably, and successfully found someone more perfectly fit for our family -- let alone two! -- in such a swift amount of time. For My Girl Friday to know and attract such high-quality, kind-hearted, warm-spirited, and well-suited candidates speaks volumes about their devotion and commitment to their business and clients. It may sound hyperbolic, but My Girl Friday saved our lives and sanity. We didn't know what to do, but they certainly did. We are forever grateful.

We highly recommend Triangle Nannies for anyone in the area looking for childcare! Everyone we have…read moreworked with there has been thorough, thoughtful, responsive, and very supportive. We've appreciated their guidance and preparation for our first time hiring a nanny, answering all our questions and providing thoughtfully-prepared reference documents and guides to help make an overwhelming process feel more navigable.

I have had two children in different Learning Together classrooms for the summer and school year…read moreprograms since summer 2016. One is still attending and the other has gone on to Kindergarten. All of the teachers and administrators know our kids names and truly care about helping all of the children flourish. They receive the best care and education available by a steadfast and dedicated staff. There are additional resources to help learning outcomes and monthly meetings available that help support parents and parenting skills. Other centers pale in comparison to Learning Together. They meet and exceed standards of care. They are also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) where less than 6% of childcare centers in the US carry that standard. There is another unsavory review on here and I have not had any similar experiences. The potty training comment is not in the context of the child. I have two and the first was ready to train right away and the second wasn't and has had trainings when he was ready. That speaks volumes to the staff being aware that different children will take on different skills when ready. My second child just was not ready when we initially discussed potty training and the Learning Together staff were able to start that training once he was. This is a feather in their cap for being responsive to the child.

If I could give this zero stars I would. I decided to enroll my child in the summer program. I was…read morevery disappointed in the lack of communication from the teachers. I never knew how my child was doing and or even how their day was. They promised things like "we do lots of water play during the summer" - not once did they do this. My child loves school and would kick and scream towards the end of the summer, clearly not wanting to go in for whatever reason. They also promised to help with potty training, but they never put my child on the toilet. They would only change diapers and not even well. My child would come home with a rash because they didn't wipe well at all. I had better hopes for this place and was really let down.

This is by far the best I have ever gone to they provide snack time and a good schedule. They also…read morehave a fun affordable summer camp that goes on field trips every day! They also have a fun jungle gym! Also are open on Saturday's!

There aren't enough stars to rate Before the Bell…read more My little girl, Eve, just loves this school. I credit much of her transformation from a shy, clingy toddler to a friendly little preschooler to Ms. Nikki and her school. Eve adores Ms. Nikki's daughter Evona, who stops by to play with the children when she's not busy with middle school. Before the Bell manages to be the perfect balance between a family-run in-home center and a private freestanding preschool. Although it's located in a family home, the house is a split-level, with the living area separate from the school. The school occupies the downstairs (plus backyard playground), and inside the school it looks in every way like a traditional preschool. But fortunately, there's none of the high turnover of staff or even the children that you find in most daycares or full-day preschools. Meanwhile, we like that the school day is more structured than you'd find in a typical in-home center. Before the Bell places a strong emphasis on early literacy and hands-on activities, as well as free play. You also have the option of keeping up with the school's activities on Twitter (with appropriate release forms, etc.).

From the owner: Before the Bell Preschool is a professional home daycare center. Along with our qualified staff we…read moreprovide a variety of activities that are both educational and fun. Our classrooms are large, safe, and child friendly. We also prepare nutritious meals on site. Our goal is to make each child feel loved, accepted, safe and happy as they begin their educational journey. We want each family to have a peace of mind knowing that their child is in the right place. We welcome you to take a tour of our preschool

Word of God Preschool is a great place for our children to develop physically, mentally, and…read morespiritually. My child has been there from 6 months and is now ready to graduate to kindergarten well-prepared. I enjoyed seeing my daughter's character blossom in a solid Christian environment with caring, loving staff. I highly recommend Word of God to other parents!

From the owner: WOG day care and preschool specializes in quality affordable child care and education for infants 6…read moreweeks to 5 years old. Off track programs available for children 5-12 years old. Drop ins allowed daily.

My son has been attending HMCS for just under a year now. It has been a great experience so far…read more They aren't the least expensive, but they aren't the most expensvie. I toured all of the 4 and 5 star preschools when it was time for my son to begin. HMCS was a 4 star at that time and I was still more impressed them than the other schools, including the ones with 5 star ratings. HMCS is now rated as a 5 star. The directors/teachers actually care about each student and it shows. The location is convenient, but right next to a gas station. At first I thought it was kind of an ugly view from the playground, but there are bushes and the kids don't seem to think twice about the surroundings outisde of the playground anyway.

My daughter has been attending Harps Mill Creative School for the past year. I could not be happier…read morewith her teachers Ms. Blair, Ms Monique and Ms Desiree. The directors at the Facility are very warm and accommodating. My daughter is always excited to go to school and see her friends and teachers. My daughter just turned 4 and she is writing her name, counting in Spanish and drawing. Great School.

I love this Academy for my 6-month-old twins. It so clean and is a great Daycare and Academy.read more

Would warn all parents to stay far away. there is a lack of leadership and professionalism…read morethroughout. They love to talk about the handbook but don't hold up their end (ratios, communication, parent conference, staff conduct and staff quality). Staff are always on their personal phones and the ratios that they claim to have are not upheld. We have had our child enrolled from 6 months to 2 and have seen almost twice the ratio that they claim to have. We have also heard screaming at children on a daily basis from teachers of the older kids (3+). If you bring any of this up you are given excuse or they blame the staff that is under them. as a parent and a teacher here in Wake county I would beg you to stay away!

The best preschool around, hands down! I cannot say enough great things about this school and…read morestaff. When we toured this place, I knew it was the perfect school for our children. There are no words to describe Arts Together, it is just a very unique and wonderful school with phenomenal staff.

From the owner: Arts Together is the only non-profit in the City of Raleigh with a year-round arts education…read moreprogram that encompasses visual art, music, dance, and drama in a multi-arts format for all ages. Arts Together offers: - Art, Dance, Drama, and Multi-Arts Classes - Preschool: Multi-Arts Preschool Experience - Adult Classes: Yoga, Hip Hop, Modern, Arts After Dark, etc. - Summer Camps: Multi-Arts Summer Camps Mission: As a community school for the arts, we cultivate individual creative strengths in a diverse, inclusive collaborative and nurturing environment. Arts Together Cultivates Creativity.

Highly recommended! We moved here about a year ago and needed a daycare for our daughter while both…read moreher dad and I worked during the day. I called several centers and took tours before deciding this was the place. I liked that they learned through play, with a good balanced of both academics and individual learning. The classrooms are clean and well-organized, and I appreciated that there was a lot of diversity in both the staff and the kids there. They have a splash pad for the summer months, and allowed a lot of outdoor play time (weather permitting) for my growing toddler. There are cameras that are connected to a mobile app so we can check in on her remotely. Best of all, the kids all seemed happy to be there. Once my daughter got adjusted back to daycare life at 15 months, she truly thrived. Her first teacher, Miss Nakia, was what we would classify as the young toddler whisperer. She just had a natural way of managing the kids and our daughter loved her class! Miss Ashley was new at the time and really bonded with her too. We could see on the camera that she's always leading some fun activity, song, or story. Ari then transitioned to the 18+ months classroom with Miss Marlene and Miss Ana. She loved them and the other teachers that were also supporting that class (Miss Ashley, Miss Eve, Miss Molly, etc.). It's important to have good owners and leadership in a daycare center and KAC seems to have both. Paulette, the Director, has always been a positive presence there. She greets everyone at the entrance with a smile. She often visits the classrooms and isn't afraid to watch over the kids if they are short-staffed. When the shutdowns for the coronavirus first started, the owners genuinely listened to concerns from us parents. They scheduled a conference call and sent out surveys to gather our feedback. I learned that not a lot of daycare owners went through such lengths to ensure that parents are heard and teachers can still get paid. The owners even admitted that they weren't getting paid during the shutdown, but they continued to pay their teachers. That's class! Right now, they are taking many precautions to make sure their center is clean and safe for the kids that continue to attend. They take temperatures every morning, outside drop off/pick up, are constantly cleaning surfaces, and all the staff wear masks. We have since bought a house that's further away and had to move her to a daycare that's closer to home. We are very sad to leave, but are very appreciative of KAC for making our first year in NC a great one!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare. My daughter started here when she was just…read more7 months old, and from the very first day, the entire staff made both of us feel supported, understood, and genuinely cared for. They didn't just help my daughter grow -- they helped me as a new mom navigate all the changes, emotions, and adjustments that come with those early months. Every teacher we interacted with showed patience, kindness, and a level of dedication that is rare to find. They celebrated her milestones, comforted her when she needed it, and kept me informed every step of the way. Knowing she was in such loving and capable hands gave me peace of mind that I will always be grateful for. This place is truly something special. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be nurtured, supported, and treated like family, look no further. I could not recommend it more. Don't hesitate -- enroll your little one here. It was one of the best decisions I've made for my daughter.

This used to be called Carolina Kids but now it's Learning Tots Academy. The classrooms are very…read morebig but the class sizes are small compared to a lot of the other preschools around the area, so kids get a lot of room to play and aren't cramped in a noisy, crowded environment. The facility has 3 playgrounds outside, and an inside playground with a ball pit for rainy days. My son loved his time at Learning Tots, especially the water play days. He was very sad to move onto Kindergarten where they wouldn't have water play every week. He really misses all his friends and teachers from this preschool.

We have been here for almost two years and it was a decision that we have never regretted. The…read morestaff cares about my son and he loves going to school to see his teachers. I never have to worry about his well-being while at Learning Tots Academy. The owner and the lead teacher are superb and the teachers are as well.