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    5.0 (64 reviews)
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    We love this school and how gentle and caring of the teachers toward my son especially sandy, my son will called MPS as sandy school he went there once a week for play group and always get excited to go here. The teachers also give very detailed note of the day and a lot of pictures 9-10 pictures which is the best thing! And I do think this is really the best school they treat my son so well that I wish I can have my son go here regularly or longer

    Cathy M.

    The Modern PlaySpace offers a clean, safe and happy environment for toddlers to learn and develop their cognitive and social skills through structured play. My child was very shy and timid, didn't talk, and had major stranger danger. Sandy introduced him to a range of various activities such as circle time, arts and craft, storytelling, music and movement, singing and much more to overcome his social anxiety and helped develop his language and fine motor skills. My child now LOVES it there and always has a big smile on his face when I pick him up! All thanks to Sandy and her amazing team!

    Huice Z.

    the modern playspace daycare. My daughter loves attending to this daycare. She always happy playing with activities. Specially with the art work and my daughter always proud of her drawing. She got more confidence and self esteem.

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