Sadly, I will miss this school so much. My daughter is going into K5 near our house at a different…read moreschool, but I'd like to give a review on K3 to K4 at Pinewood... I could not have asked for a better structured family oriented school to start my daughter out in. The communication between the teacher and I was amazing. I knew exactly what to expect, reminders all the time. Just a fun loving school. Their teachers are the best really. The small class size really helps each child get the attention they need, plus the invaluable teacher's assistants and room moms. Maybe we'll go back in the future, I definitely will be sending my two year old when she turns 3. They offer some great after school classes such as cooking, chess, leggos, science, even ones that teach random acts of kindness, and swimming. The summer camp is great too. My daughter went for two summers. It's pricey, but 100% worth it!

Awful experience. They lack diversity (not embrace it), their practices are outdated and it's so…read moresad to see how much this hurts the children. At first, we thought it was us. But now... 6 months later. Several other families are not returning next school year for the same reason. Don't believe the hype Or reputation you may have heard. So glad we were able to get out when we did before they did real harm to my childs educational and emotional growth.

We have had our boys at St Luke's for the past 5 years now and have been so so happy. The teachers…read moreand admin are incredible, the boys are happy and safe and learn so much.

Please be cautious before trusting St Luke's Children's Center w/ your kids…read more My daughter attended St Luke's CC. She had behavior issues. One morning, after a long, difficult struggle, we decided to spank her. Because I stupidly believed their whole "working together" pitch, I mentioned to her St Luke's teacher that I had spanked our daughter. WITHOUT A SINGLE WORD, they waited til I left, photographed my daughter's back side (no marks), and called the cops! DSS got involved and - that same day - told me I'd done nothing wrong. A DSS management-level person asked to meet with me and told me DSS had similar "over-reactions" from St Luke's Childrens Center. She asked me to keep her statement between me and her, then she suggested I switch preschools. DSS closed the incident that same day. Several teachers at St. Luke's also suggested I change pre-schools - requesting anonymity bc they feared losing their jobs. I went to the preschool director and politely asked what in the world she was thinking when she called the cops. She bobbed and weaved, but essentially admitted her motivation was that she disagreed with corporeal punishment, even though it's legal in this state. I had to request my meeting with the Children's Center director. None of the church leaders reached out to me during any of part of this. I got my daughter out of St. Luke's as quietly as possible, not wanting to make waves that would scar her further. But this incident hurt her at the time and hurt our family, our trust in church, our trust in God... I have waited a considerable time to post this review because I don't want anyone who spoke to me on condition of privacy to get any blow-back. I looked at their website, it appears the St. Lukes CC director at the time this happened is gone, as are sonof the teachers. In retrospect, I think the director at the time and a cliche of teachers put their desire to be social engineers ahead of the best interest of my daughter. I don't even like to drive past St. Luke's. I would never recommend St. Luke's Childrens Center to anyone. ******* Seven months since I posted this review. Notice there has been ZERO response from anyone at St. Luke's. Not surprising. They can't openly say who they are or what they stand for. When called out on their actual motivations, they can only hunker down in silence. Not people you want shaping your child's character.

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

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!

As a former parent of a school in which Maureen Gioio was the Director, I cannot express how…read morefortunate La Petite Academy is to have her leading their center. I have zero doubt in her skills to hire, train and manage excellent teachers as well as her abilities to put parent's minds at ease knowing their children are thriving on a daily basis. I highly recommend La Petite Academy for your children.

As a busy member of the military I thought I had finally found a decent daycare for my infant that…read morewasn't too far from home or too expensive, but was also secure and in a good area- which is hard enough in this area. But after not even a whole week, they wasted dozens of ounces of breast milk and had even went over 6 hours without feeding my daughter on more than one occasion. The neglect and abuse was appalling and the relatively high rating this establishment has achieved is insane- I just hope such awful supervision and care isn't going unnoticed by other parents. Not to mention they continued to deduct money from my account after our daughter was taken out, and it was double the normal amount. Absolutely criminal!

Leaving this review is bittersweet for me. My daughter has been attending this daycare since she…read morewas just three months old, and it has truly been the most wonderful experience for both of us. I recently started a new job and unfortunately need to find care closer to work, which makes leaving here incredibly hard. Every single teacher has been so caring, attentive, and loving. My daughter, Zara, has built such special relationships with all of them. She genuinely loves going to daycare each day and makes sure to give everyone a hug on the way out. As a parent, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child feels safe, happy, and loved when you drop them off. The director is wonderful, and the ladies at the front desk are always kind, welcoming, and helpful. The whole place has such a cute, cozy feel to it, and you can truly tell how much the staff loves and cares for the children. They do so many fun activities for the kids--everything from special treats like ice cream days to bringing in a petting zoo. They also offer extracurricular activities like dance and soccer, which is such a great opportunity for the children. The outdoor play area is fantastic, and the kids feel comfortable and free to be themselves. I am genuinely so sad to be leaving because this daycare has meant so much to our family. Any child who attends here will be surrounded by love, care, and an amazing group of teachers. I can't recommend it enough.

Directors are awful and treat there teachers like children. They don't give teachers breathing room…read moreor the materials they need to be creative especially when it comes to there classroom walls. God forbid you hang things on the walls because you might end up ruining the cheap paint they use. Never give notice either when you decide to leave because they cut you like you never meant anything. Very snobby people to work for.

I had my child here for 10 months and it was okay at the beginning, but then it started to get bad…read more I'm glad my child got accepted into the 4k program so he did NOT have to go back but to summarize. Everytime my husband would pick up my son it was always something new. Them telling us he hit, bite, scratched, etc. another child, BUT they could never tell us what the other kid did in order for my child to react because he will not react unless provoked. I'm thinking are yall really watching these kids? Because you will not paint my child to be a problem child. They need cameras in those classrooms and if they do already, they need to utilize them. It was annoying to hear about your kid doing xyz but can't even tell us what caused it or what happened! They need to work on that

The communication with families seeking enrollment is terrible. I requested availability and an…read moreenrollment packet - I can't get anyone on the phone. I finally get an email from them and the email lacks substance. It doesn't respond to ANY of my questions or supply the enrollment packet I keep requesting for my 2 children.

I substituted here. Over the years I enjoyed it because the staff is friendly and it's a Christian…read moreenvironment. Prayer before lunch, Christian principles being taught Bible reading would have given it five stars but there's no hot lunch for the kids it's just packaged stuff and not that healthy.

Quality staff and education. Grateful for this school and how they partner with families to…read moredisciple students.

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!

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.