Very inconsistent program. High turnover rate for staff. Have been through multiple directors.read more

This is the most amazing early learning center! We have sent both of our boys here starting at 12…read moremonths, and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The director is a hands-on, dedicated advocate for the kids. There is very little turnover in staff, and we have loved every teacher the boys have had. I highly recommend this place for child care.

Our 1.5 year old daughter is in their 12mo-24mo program. Coming from Cambridge Massachusetts we are…read moreabsolutely impressed with the level of attention given to the children, their development, and well-being. Parents are encouraged to drop in, and daily report cards inform us about her going's on (and are honest). I think anyone who visits can see that the staff ENJOY interacting with the kids and the kids are enjoying an environment is stimulating. I have no concerns whatsoever about her safety, or the heart of the staff. Doing the math on the money: given that two adults are taking care of 10 or less kids, feeding them three times, and keeping them occupied with clean well-maintained toys and stuff in a safe environment; frankly I think it's a great deal. A really great daycare.

From the owner: Friends Early Learning Center is state licensed, level 4 in Paths to Quality, and NAEYC…read moreAccredited. We believe in providing an environment where children grow to become lifelong learners and confident caring individuals. Our teachers are passionate about early childhood education and our program offers the highest quality early childhood experience.

I've been sitting on this for a few months now, just praying on whether I should even say anything…read more But after seeing another parent finally find the courage to speak up about how they treat folk here, I knew not to keep quiet any more. My daughter actually pulled my grandbaby out of this program a while back, and a big part of that was because the way the front office carries themselves I'll never forget the day I went in there to pick up my grandbaby. I had a simple question about the sign-out, and the way the lady from the office spoke to me... it was just demanding. It was not just being "busy" it was a "better-than-you" attitude that made me feel like a nuisance just for standing there. At my age, I've dealt with plenty of schools and programs, and I know when someone is looking down their nose at you. It's a shame because you're trusting these people with your heart and soul, but they act like giving you a respectful answer is doing you a favor. If the admins can't show a grandmother some basic professional respect, they probably can't show a grandbaby any respect either, you know what I'm saying?

My primary goal in sharing this is to advocate for the well-being of children, which begins with a…read moresafe, transparent, and professionally managed environment. I believe parents deserve clear, consistent communication to effectively plan for their families; unfortunately, my experience was defined by significant administrative inconsistencies that made it difficult to get accurate information or resolutions. For example, the center failed to provide certain enrollment papers, including information about a two-week notice period required for disenrollment. When I pointed out that I was never informed of this requirement, I was met with conflicting justifications and a total lack of documentation. The most comical moment was when a staff member insisted I had agreed to it upon enrollment, then proceeded to pull an unsigned agreement out of a filing cabinet, a document I had never even seen before. Even after seeing the lack of a signature, she could not maintain an open enough mind to consider that the mistake might be on the center's end rather than mine. Most absurdly, the director refused to even speak with me, instead hiding behind the repeated phrase, 'the charges will stand.' This was not an isolated incident, but rather a recurring pattern of defensive and irrational behavior. It was a deeply uncomfortable experience that forced me to question the leadership's fitness to oversee a childcare environment. If the administration lacks the professional composure and basic integrity to resolve a documented error with an adult, I question whether they also lack the maturity and emotional regulation required to care for children.

My daughter has attended this center for almost two years now. I cant tell you how comforting it is…read moreto know that my child is being cared for and loved. She has learned so much in her time there. We couldn't be more pleased! Highly recommend to everyone looking for care for their little one!

From the owner: Offering a safe, nurturing environment infused with Five Star Life's leadership, character, and…read moremindset curriculum, young children, ages 2-5, will be surrounded with engaging activities, age-appropriate curriculum, and caring teachers. We're on a mission to change culture by changing kids' mindsets, and now, we're starting even earlier! - Open enrollment for children ages 2-5 is now open! - Full-time and part-time enrollment available! - Age-appropriate curriculum infused with our core values!