Among all the daycares we visited in this area, this one does visually stand out as one of the…read morecleanest. They have a refrigerator-sized sanitizer machine you'll see as soon as you walk through the doors leading to the classrooms. It supposedly runs regularly to clean toys and some bottles. I never saw it in use, but I assume it operates when the facility is closed. Obviously most daycares are a Petri dish for germs, but it seemed like our son caught viruses here on a bi-weekly basis. It wasn't until we started at our new daycare a few months ago that I realized how much less time he was spending sick. Lighthouse's food options appeared satisfactory, although I agree completely with another parent's review that the portions are quite small. You're responsible for bringing your own diapers, wipes, diaper paste, nap rolls, and other essentials every week or as needed. Additionally, if your child is a picky eater (like mine), you pack extra snacks for them in their backpack daily. Lighthouse is undoubtedly the most expensive daycare in the area. Besides the weekly fees, they also charge semester, curriculum, and supply fees. We were paying over $250 a week for two days of care (For an 18 month to 2-year old) plus the extra fees. Additional 100's of dollars billed at different times of the year. It's important to note that you must pay the full amount for these extra fees, regardless of whether your child is enrolled full-time or part-time. Like I said, we had our son enrolled part-time. Considering the charges, I had expected a more value for the experience. Craft projects rarely, if ever, made it home. There were a lot of children in each room, assigned to only one or two teachers. Also, it seemed like most of the event days were held on days we didn't have my son attending. While this isn't necessarily their fault, I did wish there was a reduced supply rate to account for it, as he was missing most of the events and shows. On the positive side, we liked his teachers. They all seemed to be doing their best in a very busy classroom. Ms. Glory and Ms. Takhleeq, in particular, are truly wonderful. When he transferred to their class, we noticed a significant improvement in his mood. If your child is in their class, you're fortunate! They do give you camera access here, but it is limited. If you go over your limit for the day, you're locked out for the rest of the day. There's no counter to show how much time you have left, so you're left up to guess in this regard. A staff member explained that this was to help with network lagging. Too many parents watching constantly stretches their signal to breaking apparently. Understandable, but definitely something to make note of in advance. After the first two weeks at Lighthouse, my son began to hate being dropped off. He would tantrum and cry, and the situation didn't seem to improve. I decided to speak with the director to discuss ways to make the mornings smoother for him. However, this was a mistake. Any concern or question I had was met with dismissive remarks like, "You should have him here more days" and "When are you enrolling him full-time?" We had multiple conversations like this, and I lost count of how many times I had to reiterate that we simply couldn't afford to have him there more than two days a week. It was a wholy embarrassing and uncomfortable experience. When I got home that day, I told my husband that Lighthouse just seemed like a blatant money grab. From that point on, I made it a priority to only seek out the assistant director, Mary, whenever I had any concerns. She was incredibly helpful and provided us with valuable tips. She also advised the teachers on some small ways to make drop-off less traumatic, which I was very grateful for. I didn't expect miracles, just some small gestures that they were actually trying to help our son. The tantrums didn't improve drastically though, and it was something we had to deal with until we left Lighthouse. The mornings were problematic. For a facility that claims to be open from 6:00 to 6:00, the staff scheduling seemed to be a major issue. Some mornings, we would have to drop him off earlier than others due to work or home changes. Whenever this happened, almost always, it would be chaotic. I would try to take him to his usual room, but would be met with a staff member who would tell me that I needed to take him somewhere else, because the teacher wasn't actually there yet. This wasn't a rare occurrence; it happened often. I would pass the front desk and hear the receptionist panicking on the phone because "...the 7:30 people didn't show up!" Sometimes, the alternate classroom would also change without us knowing ahead of time. The worst case was during his last week at Lighthouse when I had to take him to TWO rooms before finally figuring out where he was supposed to be. Often, I was tempted to just take him home because I felt so terrible leaving him there in that environment.

Enrolled my son last week and withdrew him today! We went with this place because of the good…read morereviews, camera access, and they always made me feel comfortable as a first time mom using a daycare while I was there. Unfortunately, despite them using the Procare app, they take about 2-3 hrs to respond to a message. One day I called after waiting 2hrs for a response and I found out at 1:30pm they forgot to feed my baby his 12pm milk. Every time we check our camera feed my son is left alone standing in his crib to cry it out or sitting in his high chair to cry it out. One day on the camera feed we saw a different baby in his assigned crib which is where we are assuming he got his terrible stomach bug from (vomiting, fever, diarrhea) as he refuses to eat and drink while at the daycare. Today when I withdrew him, I was handed another child's belongings and when I changed my son at home I saw that he was put in a size 5 diaper instead of the size 3 diaper we gave them (my son has sensitive skin). Overall, this place is not worth the money.

This place is by far the best Daycare I have ever had the pleasure of using. My son loves it, my…read morehusband loves it , and I Love it! The Staff is amazing and so personable. They actually pay attention to every child and their needs. My son was recently having some bully issues at school and broken down once he got to daycare. They called me immediately and the staff made him feel safe and helped build his confidence by telling him how brave he was. They never cease to amaze me. They had me in tears. They are so amazing that we are purposely looking to buy a house in the area they serve so that we don't have to find or use another daycare.

I've enrolled my daughter for the Summer 2019 camp. She loves it and has loads of fun. My only…read moreconcern is the attitude of the front desk staff. There's a huge lack of positive energy within them. Most mornings I can barely get a hi from the girls. In my past experience with other daycares, I've been greeted with positive energy. Given the fact that this is a daycare and they work with children their energy could be more cheerful. I've even called to ask questions and the girls on the phone are also either half of sleep or sound annoyed.

2 boys have grown up here. Great staff and environment. Lack of openings here should speak to the…read moreschool as a positive, not a negative. We initially waited 4 months to get in and the difference was very noticeable.

My daughter has been in the Infant room for six months now and I have no complaints! The caretakers…read moreare so kind and loving! They encourage each child's development and work on a variety of skills that I didn't even think my daughter was capable of (sippy cups, independent feeding, etc). They do social meal/snack time, two circle times each day and "field trips" to the library! The staff is great at communicating both positive stories about her day and things my daughter needs. The administration is also very caring and highly knowledgeable! I love this school so much I've recommended it to multiple friends who are having babies and two have decided to put their daughters in the facility as well!

I am so glad to have moved my daughter to this school after her experience at her old preschool…read more She is so happy and thriving along with showing she is learning new things and being excited to see her teachers everyday. The events seem great and I love how nice and kind the staff are to me and my daughter. My daughter tells me everyday how her teachers are her best friends and that she loves them so much.

We have been taking our kiddo here for the better part of 5 years. Our son has made growths in so…read moremany areas including education milestones, social and emotional development, and how to cooperate with peers. Staff and teachers are the best!

DO NOT RECOMMEND so much has happened with this year of my child attending this daycare. It started…read moreoff good and immediately shifted into a nightmare. My child was neglected by staff that sat on the floor on camera while another child pushed her into a book shelves after the incident happened she still say ok the floor very unbothered until another staff came running across the room to assist the situation. Addressed it with the front staff claimed they don't see it I stated it happened on camera apparently they have mock cameras because everytime you see something harmful happen to the child they will most definitely say they don't see so it's a figment of your imagination I guess. My child has contracted COVID, RSV and STRIP THROAT I addressed the sickness within her class after see the kid laying around teachers constantly wiping his nose and the OWNER and the then Director Sreeja lied to my face on several occasions saying the child was not sick just getting over a common cold but not contagious. Then lies on boo boo reports on what really happens to your child. The owner doesn't exhibit stable knowledge of how to professionally and safely to run her business she routes you to anyone in the front even to make a tuition payment that's the most knowledgeable thing you should know when running a business is how to get paid for your services. I've several meetings with her and the then director and not much changed. The turn over rate is very high there always having to get to know a new teacher. The now current director there Jamelly I don't feel is suitable for her role being that she's very spiteful and not truthful when speaking with same as the other director was I'm guessing this is a character trait to work within this facility that they will lie to your face and expect you to be ok will them learning to properly care for your child as the days go by. She covered for a teachers who miss kids I spoke with her about a teacher miss treating my child and of course the camera didn't catch it and the teacher denied it. I've spoken to the owner and the then curriculum coordinator now turn assistant director to about providing more learning assignments and progress on that was still coming along slowly. I strongly feel this location is and embarrassment to the Kids R Kids franchise which is why the child enrollment rating is low best advice move your child to surrounding schools that offer best education, accurate safety and trustworthy teachers and staff. High Don't Recommend this center of your wanting your child to elevate.

Ms houda and Ms Shyamoli are the best of best they are in suit 100 I will definitely recommend…read morethis daycare I love it

Most daycares and e about "business" but Beginners Academy is all about "family." I am very…read moreparticular about who takes care my son while I'm at work with a piece of mind. Luckily my son and I have found our comfort zone. I am thankful for all the directs and teachers help my son gain knowledge, wisdom, discipline and respect. Sincerely, Christine Jones

They focus on developing so many good life skills with the kids the minute they start attending…read more From great manners, to good habits, the kids are having fun while learning.

Things started out great when we enrolled our son in 2022…read more We withdrew our son after a year and a half. He was in Transition 1 with the most incredible teachers (Ms Lina & Ms Maya) whom he loved. The problem was he wasn't learning anything new and began to regress being with the younger kids. He was too advanced academically for Transition but when I asked for him to move up to Primary they wouldn't because he wasn't "fully potty trained". Fully potty trained for them meant needing ZERO assistance in the restroom. Well he's 3! He can do everything he just needs help with cleaning himself when he poops. As most 3 year old do. After NUMEROUS exhausting conversations and emails with the Director, teacher in Primary 1 and team there they were ALL adamant that he must be fully potty trained needing no assistance. The primary teacher was set she could/would not help him. Which meant if my 3 year old son didn't clean himself good or at all when pooped no one would know and he would be LEFT TO SIT IN HIS FECES. They only helped with obvious accidents. I couldn't imagine letting any child in my care walk around like that. It's neglect! Ms Lina in Transition 1 volunteered to come help if he needed it but to no avail. So the "best" they would do is let him visit the Primary class 2 hours a day. Which wasn't good enough because even though he enjoyed it, he didn't get the full experience to grow since he still had to be with the 1-2 year olds. So $20,000+ later we withdrew him because leaving him with the babies majority of the day to continue to regress wasn't an option. After a year there instead of growing as advertised and expected he started baby talking at home. This is a kid who knows all 50 states AND their capitals. Can write his name and has a photogenic memory. He was reciting his alphabet and counting to 20 at 15 months. And reading full sentences by 2.5 years old. All of this from what we do with him AT HOME. NOT from anything at HGM. We expected him to excel there. After all it's Montessori and supposed to be the best. In December 2023 I found out only 1-2 of the Primary teachers are actually Montessori certified. Shouldn't they all be since that's supposed to be the foundation for the school? I also found out other parents had the same issue with neglecting them in the restroom and withdrew their kids as well. There should be some checks and balances in place and a teacher assigned to ensure kids aren't sitting around in their feces all day. Disgusting. All in all we had a very expensive babysitter. Not the academic excellence we expected and paid for. Nice facility. Amazing teachers in Transition 1 who did the max they could. He became more social and exposed to soccer and taekwondo which he excelled at. He still gets to do them so he's not missing out socially. He learned more at home and has been very persistent with telling us he doesn't want to go back. We may consider other schools in the area who have better systems in place later. For now he's where we known he gets the best care - HOME.

My daughter really enjoyed this school. She really came into her own here and made some friends…read more The teachers are all really nice and care about the kids!

They don't prepare adequate breakfast for children who pay to be enrolled there. I called at 7:32am…read moreto say my children would be there for breakfast. The director said there was no food left so I left to get my son breakfast because they expected him to sit at the table with other children and watch them eat. I asked the director, and two teachers if any class had food. They all said no. When I return, the director told me to sit at the infant 2 table which is low. My son was uncomfortable with his knees touching the table and I was on the floor. When I voiced my concerns, I told the director it's her job to problem solve. She could have offered Apple Sauce which comes from a can. She did not offer it. The Assistant Director does a better job as far as caring for the children and problem solving.

I sent my kids when school was out They are unorganized I…read morefeel Need new paint and more structure activities Kids came back home very hungry The director is caring though