I'm writing this because I'm just so impressed with this school. La Shaun greeted me and took me on…read morea tour of the school, understanding that I was sort of in an urgent / rush situation but I also wanted to make sure I was making the right decision. I accepted a job thinking I had daycare for my 17 month old secured, and last minute - I didn't. I was freaking out now because all the schools I'd reviewed on NC Division of Child Development and Early Education were packed and didn't have any open spaces for my child. I'm so glad that this worked out the way that it did. I met La Shaun who was so comforting, knowledgeable, charismatic and understanding. All the teachers made it a point to say hi to me and to my daughter. I called my fiancé and told him how it went and made the decision in the parking lot that this was the perfect spot! I also met my daughters teacher who was very welcoming and cheerful, just an outgoing, cool teacher (Mrs. Helen) (forgot to mention that before). When I went to drop off my child off for "Discovery Day" I met the district manager Mrs Lucy- she was the icing on the cake. Just made me feel so so at ease. I was feeling a little nervous/sad obviously dropping her off and her taking the time to sit and talk to me and make sure all my paperwork was filed out and all my questions were answered. I can only speak on how they got me in the door, but I will say I've never been so impressed. Ms. Cory was also very sweet. She was really involved in the classrooms and that made my heart smile. We didn't get to speak for long but I was happy seeing her in action with the kids and the daycare. Much respect for that. They def exceeded any expectations. Hoping to a great future relationship together!

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

After having such a bad experience with previous daycares The Learning Experience has been a breath…read moreof fresh air. The staff has been kind and welcoming es my son's Teacher Ms. Diamond, she has been so patient and attentive as well as her co teacher Ms. Hailey couldn't have asked for a better environment for my son to flourish in. Definitely worth the investment!

The Learning Experience is a place that I highly would recommend! Being first time parents, we…read morewanted to ensure that we found a great fit for our son, who started with TLE at 6 months. We set up several tours, and decided on TLE, because we were impressed with the cleanliness, a clearly stated curriculum that involved both sign language and spanish, the bright, open, and colorful rooms, and loved how the owner took her time to explain how they worked, and what to expect so that we felt very comfortable leaving our son in their care. The staff is CPR certified, SIDS certified and have an Early Childhood Education background. They have indoor and outdoor areas for play. The outside area is covered and has plenty of equipment. Inside, they have a play room that looks like a little town with a slide for rainy days. We've been beyond thrilled with our decision. Each time you go to pick up your child, you have a key fab to open the secured doors, safety is big here. When you see your child in the classroom, the teachers always seem to be very involved. They don't sit back and just let your child play. Numerous times I walked in to the teacher holding my son, with his head on her shoulder, as happy as can be. This showed me she truly loved her job, and that he felt safe and secure in her arms. I also walked in to find her singing the wheels on the bus, as they danced and did hand signals, art time, and outdoor play. At the end of the day, you get a sheet that explains what your child did for the day. This includes the food they ate, and amount, their potty breaks, nap time, what they were learning that day, sign language for the week, anything needed from the parent to bring in like diapers or wipes, and their mood for the day. The learning section was always impressive to me. It is very detailed and my son seems to be ahead of the curve learning wise, which I can thank TLE for. As far as the price goes, it falls in line with others in the area, and the location is conveniently off of Glenwood Avenue, or the back way, Leesville Road. The owner, Ms. Jane has made this place what it is with love and heart. Jane knows every child and parents name, and has an open door policy. She can be seen in the classrooms, outside, and in the hallways. Having a visible owner who is involved is important to us. Being at TLE has made me feel like a part of a big family. Ms. Jane and the teachers very much love their children as if they are their own. Parents and staff are all a team, and the relationships built here are genuine. Obviously, I cannot say enough great things about this daycare. I have very high expectations when it comes to care for my son, which is why I felt the need to express my happiness here. Thank you to TLE for meeting and surpassing my expectations!

We are so happy to be part of the Children's Lighthouse family. They have prepared our son so well…read morefor Kindergarten. He has only been with them for 8 months and in that time his math and writing skills have expanded significantly. All the teachers are amazing and really care for the children. Both of our children love going there and have made so many great friendships that will continue into public schools. Can't recommend this place enough.

It's a great place to work out. Administrative staff led by Mrs Cammie Bay. It's one of the best I…read morehave ever worked for.

My child was not very well taken care of, all the staff did was feed my child and give them toys. I…read morehave moved my child to a different daycare called Primrose School of Hilburn. I would definitely recommend sending your child there instead. Here is the link to their website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/hilburn/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=maplistings&utm_campaign=localmaps

Director acts as if she doesn't know how to fully do her job. Staff is always changing and as a…read moreparent I have seen plenty kids leave this center to go to another. If you want your child watched while your at work, then come here. If you want your child to actually learn something, take them somewhere else.

When we moved to Raleigh, we put our child in the care of Primrose School of Hilburn and never…read moreregretted it once. This is an exceptionally caring, diligent, and clean daycare. Sonia and Janae are responsive and each of our child's teachers were exceptional. We recently had to move daycares because we ended up not buying a home near Primrose School of Hilburn. We were very sad to leave them, and we wish them the best! If there are any negatives, the 'carpool lane' is not always treated as a quick in and out, and you can often get stuck behind cars of parents that go inside and take their time getting out. The hours (7 AM to 6 PM) are a little shorter than other daycares we looked at. And, the holiday schedule seems to provide a few additional days off than we were accustomed to. We viewed each of these items as being very minor, and overall, we were very happy with our Primrose experience!

Our kiddos have been at Primrose for a few years now and it doesn't get better than this! Our…read moreoldest transferred over from another school because we moved across town, and I was a nervous wreck about the transition. But the teachers and administrators worked so hard to ensure a smooth transition. They kept us up-to-date on his progress (and even called throughout the day to let us know that even with a rough drop off in the morning, he was having so much fun with his new friends shortly afterwards), and gave us tips to make the change easier. We have loved the teachers in every classroom that he has progressed to. With our youngest, there was no doubt he would also be joining his big brother. Dropping off an infant is always rough the first few weeks, but it was such natural experience at that point and the teachers are so caring with the babies, that I don't think a tear was shed (so different from my firstborn!). We love being able to follow their daily activities on their secure app, and they send us pictures throughout the day and summaries of what they learned and how we can continue with the lessons at home (ex. 'Toddlers did rhyming today, what kind of rhymes can you two come up with for the word xyz'). I had always thought that I would transfer our kids to preschool when the time came, but I see how much they learn every day at Primrose and know that we'll just make the switch to Kindergarten when the time comes. It's a great, involved school, where your kids are really cared for. All of the teachers, administrators, chef, etc know both of my kids by name and my toddler is always excited to give them hugs or run up for a high five. Extra bonus: It's close to Target so when we're in a rush to grab something on the way to pickup, we can always swing by Target for more diapers, etc.

We didn't realize how sought after this school was when we signed our son up. I have nothing but…read moreamazing things to say about Maracas. Our son was only supposed to go there for 1 year but we loved it so much and it was SO good for him, that we delayed him starting kindergarten by a year. In total, he spent 2 yrs there. He started knowing no Spanish (my husband and I don't speak Spanish) and he ended with a really solid understanding of the language. So much so, that when we went to Spain this summer, locals were impressed with his accent and his ability to speak the language. We actually had no particular interest in him learning a Language, but we really wanted to get him into a Montessori school. This school was amazing for his confidence. He started off as a shy, difficult boy who hated his previous preschool. He blossomed beyond our expectations there. He was more than ready (& not only willing, but excited) to go to kindergarten. He loved his time at Maracas. The staff are amazing and caring and it is such a sweet school that I will always hold very dear. I cannot recommend Maracas Montessori enough. Any child that goes there is a very lucky child.

From the owner: Our mission at Maracas Montessori is to enrich children by providing opportunities to strengthen…read moreall areas of their development in a comprehensive way, creating a safe and intentionally designed environment where they can discover the pleasure of learning. All of this is achieved through a Montessori program fully immersed in the Spanish language.

My son absolutely loves going to school, thanks to his wonderful teachers, Ms Jessica and Ms…read moreCecilia. He has learned so much since being there and they are truly such kind and amazing teachers. The consistent updates on his naps, meals, education, etc. and also constant pictures of him having fun and learning makes me feel confident that my son is in the best hands possible.

A friendly, neighborhood PE-backed daycare…read more Even though our in-person visit was a bit of a mixed bag, we went ahead and paid the $100 "registration" fee to join the waitlist because nothing says confidence like paying for the privilege of waiting. Chesterbrook assured us we'd likely get in within about six months. Fast-forward seven months: we received an email letting us know we won't be getting off the waitlist after all. But no worries- Chesterbrook (and their capital partner, Primavera Capital Group) has generously volunteered to keep our $100 registration fee for "safe keeping." So unless you've got the right connections and can pull some strings, save yourself the donation and don't bother.

Welcoming, kind, safe environment. Thank you, Ms. Aimee, for such a wonderful experience for our 2…read moreyear old!

From the owner: Child Care, Preschool ages 1-3read more

Best preschool in Raleigh-bar none! We have been with this…read morepreschool for 6 years now. All four of our children have attended and now only our youngest child is left as the older siblings have moved on to elementary school! So only 2 more years left of GSLP! Bittersweet! As a newer mother when I was researching all the local preschools I was directed to GSLP by a dear friend whom I admired. I visited them all, asked lots of questions and by far, GSLP was the most prepared, most cost efficient and most qualified. I personally really like the schedule and the times the preschool runs. 9:30am is after the early morning rush so it is the PERFECT starting time. And the fact that the children get to have lunch there-what a blessing! So many other preschools end around lunchtime-and they cost the same if not more for having children there for less hours! (Why? Hmmmm...I dunno!) 1:20pm is a great endidng time because it is after lunch so you don't have to deal with the hurry to get the kids fed right after picking them up, yet it is still before afternoon quiet times (which all younger children, in my humble opinion, should have. Saves mom from going insane and gives them some time to themselves. THAT in and of itself can be talked about for hours....Ok, I digress....) All of the teachers are certified and have extensive backgrounds in teaching. Their curriculum is superb and all of our children have fond memories of GSLP. The parents are very involved and frankly, as each year passes the school improves even when I think it can't improve any more! The Director, Deanna Klimek, is very hands on. Her staff responds well with her and you can tell they all really enjoy working together. Their biggest love, and rightfully so-is the children! Oh how they all love those precious children! We have never doubted our decision to send our children to Good Shepherd. I encourage every parent who is wondering where to send his/her children-to just register those little one/s! You will be so glad you did!!

My two sons started Good Shepherd two years ago and what a blessing the school and teachers have…read morebeen! My kids love going to school each day and I love seeing them happy. All the teachers have a background in child development or education and follow a curriculum that prepares children for entering kindergarten. The children stay very busy and engaged. They go to Music and Movement each day and chapel once a week. The older children also have Spanish lessons. We love coming into school each day and are always greeted by the Director, Deanna, and Mr. Mike.