We were called this spring about the waiting list after we left our number 2 years ago. I was so…read moresurprised they actually still had our info and called, that in itself showed me they were very organized. We counted down the months for my sons first day and now a month into it, I can say already I understand the reason for that waitlist. My son is happy going in everyday and when o pick-him up. Everyone in the staff is personable, I get daily updates, and he's proud to show me his daily paper with what he colored. The sheet also tells me what they covered for stories, what the age, and he's even napping again. I can use the information on the sheet to talk to him about his day and I'm just mind blown at how much more responsive he is since he started. I'm so happy we got in! They are fantastic

So far, we are happy with Promise Care. Although they lack some of the modern amenities that our…read moreprevious preschool had (I really miss getting those Brightwheel updates!), they are handling Covid with grace and my child feels safe and cared for and that is what matters the most. Unfortunately due to Covid, parents still aren't allowed inside. I still got a chance to see the classroom via a virtual tour and meet his teacher on a few occasions and she is incredibly sweet. My son talks about all of his friends every night, loves the playground, and brings home some cute art projects! He has matured so much just in the 3 months that he's been there, and he quickly stopped crying at drop off because he enjoys his school so much. Negatives would be the lack of an app, not being able to go inside yet, and having to write a check to pay. But, where they lack in modern amenities, they more than make up for it in care and tuition. This is the best priced tuition in the west end for an all day program. I am so thankful that we were able to get in off the waiting list after a 2 year wait and that my daughter will be able to attend next year. We plan to keep both children here until they age out. Thankfully, they pick up from our zoned elementary school so we are set in terms of childcare. It was a rough road to get here - the childcare situation in Richmond is absolutely horrible - but we are here and so thankful!

The level of care,dedication to edu ation and overall well-being of your child at St.Peter CDC is…read morecomforting and appreciative. Education is a priority and understanding elements of the world, i.e. careers, weather, animals insects, etc. My daughter has had homework since she was 3, which I appreciate to build the learning muscle and parent and child get ready for real school. Learning to read at age 4 is the majority of kids in pre-k. Every single person in the center cares!

I would not recommend for childcare. Although their intentions are good, their policies are based…read moremore on tradition and culture than education and best practices. Expect what you would get if you gave your grandmother a workbook and asked her to care for your child. Their expectations of the children are not aligned with what is developmental appropriate but rather cultural expectations of children to be quiet and sit still and "be good" versus the playful and explorative little ones that we know them to be. It's less expensive than many other daycares however, you get what you pay for

I love the staff here! My kids adore their teachers and administrative staff! This daycare has…read morebecome part of my family, as our kids have been attending this location for close to five years. The prices are beyond reasonable, considering that we've used other local daycares. They are open from 6am-6pm and provide an amazing curriculum. My oldest is in kindergarten and still goes here after school. The pre-k curriculum helped my daughter become beyond prepared for kindergarten. I also have a 4 year-old attending full days and she gets excited about going to "school". There isn't another daycare in the Richmond/Glen Allen area that I would recommend, other than Magnolia Ridge.

I love Magnolia Ridge from the moment I enrolled my youngest son in their care they have treated…read morehim and myself like family. They have gone above and beyond. When my son first started he wasn't talking very much, but by two weeks in we couldn't get him to stop talking. He just turned 4 so he is on the younger side of his preschool class and in a weeks time of turning 4 he was spelling his name including spelling it backwards, he's adding and counting and trying to sound out words to read. They really do teach your children here.

Our 3.5-year-old son started at La Petite Academy of Glen Allen about a month ago, and he comes…read morehome every day saying his school is "amazing" and his teachers are "wonderful" -- hard to beat that review from the actual customer. Pam, the director, clearly cares deeply about the kids and makes every family feel welcome from day one. The teachers we've worked with have all been excellent: very professional, communicative, and organized, but they still keep things fun and playful for the kids. We came from another daycare in the area and can say with confidence that La Petite is a massive upgrade. In just a few weeks, we've seen marked improvements in our son's behavior and how he interacts with other kids. There is a strong emphasis on the classroom as a community, and it really shows--children seem to learn how to play well together, take turns, and be considerate classmates. The structure and expectations in the classroom feel age-appropriate but still set them up for success. I can very easily see our son being more than ready for kindergarten in a couple of years. They keep the kids busy in the best way -- every day our son is learning something new, with lots of hands-on activities and exploration. The app is also fantastic; we get tons of updates and photos throughout the day so we always feel connected to what he's doing. My only (very minor) gripe is the parking lot -- it's a bit small and can get chaotic during peak drop-off and pickup times. But honestly, that's a small trade-off for the level of care and education our son is getting. Overall, we're extremely happy we made the switch and highly recommend La Petite of Glen Allen to other families.

I chose La Petite Academy because of the proximity to work, the rate and hours. The teachers were…read moredecent. I do not agree with how they do many things so ended up going elsewhere. An item went missing from my son's belongings. Instead of trying to find out how/why, the blame was placed on him for bringing it to the facility.

The Goddard school in Ashland provides a superior educational experience. The environment is…read morecheerful, well lit, clean and welcoming. We could not be more happy with the curriculum based environment and felt that our oldest child was more than prepared for Kindergarten. The school is full of friendly faces and we are constantly referring this location to friends, family, and neighbors. We are thankful to be a part of the Goddard family!

After visiting many daycares in the Greater Richmond area, I was (& continue to be) very impressed…read morewith the extremely professional manner in which this Goddard school is run. My son started in the firefighters classroom (older infants) and he really loves his amazing teachers! The teachers here are committed to education; they are very attentive to his mood, his health and are helping him develop new skills every day. I was shocked that (at about 10 months) he actually started using sign language that they were teaching him! My 1 year old is always happy & smiling when I drop him off and pick him up.I highly recommend this Goddard School location. There is no better feeling than knowing your child is comfortable, happy and learning while you are at work all day.

The Tuckahoe Y is an essential resource for this community. Their tremendous outreach and service…read moreto people from all walks of life is what truly makes them special. On top of that, they have an expansive youth development programs, sports leagues, and group exercise classes.

*Parents with children with special needs - PLEASE READ!…read more My son was diagnosed with ADHD/Autism two weeks before I registered for camp at the Tuckahoe YMCA. He's very high functioning and has been in the school setting since pre-k. I let them know prior to registering about his IEP plan and some accommodations we have in place. They made it seem like everything was okay! June 2nd was the first day of camp. Why did they politely kick my child out the program? First we talked about doing half days because it was a new environment but when I went to pick him up they basically said let's go ahead & issue a refund! I'm so frustrated but also understand all of the children's safety is the biggest priority! I think the most heartbreaking thing is they didn't give my child a chance to adapt to the environment or modify the camp schedule. They immediately decided they didn't want to work with him. I say this to say don't waste your time sending your children here for summer camp if they have any type of special needs. They will not work with them AT ALL! They didn't give my child any time to adjust. I'm disgusted with this location & the staff here.