I've had two children attend this center (at different times since March 2023), and I can honestly…read moresay it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made for our family. From the very beginning, the teachers and staff have gone above and beyond--not just to "watch" the kids, but to truly teach, nurture, and connect with them. The growth I've seen in my children has been incredible. My oldest has graduated out but my youngest comes home excited, confident, and full of new things he's learned. What stands out most to me is how intentional the focus is on true development and connection. They don't teach just about letters, numbers, or milestones--they help each child grow into themselves with kindness, curiosity, and confidence. As a parent, specifically a single parent, I'm especially grateful for how seamlessly their approach aligns with the way I raise my children at home. The parallels between their teaching style and my parenting make it easy for my kids to absorb and retain what they're learning, which has made a huge difference in their growth. It's rare to find a place where you feel your children are not only safe, but also understood, supported, and genuinely loved. That's exactly what this center has given us. I can't recommend them highly enough!

My kids have been going here since 2021. First my oldest and now my middle daughter. They always…read morelove going to school. The staff is friendly and cares about the children. My kids always love the teachers. The best preschool we have found!

We used this daycare for about a year and initially had a good arrangement. We signed a written…read morecontract for full-time care (Monday-Friday) and paid the full-time rate, even though we typically only used Tuesday-Thursday. We intentionally paid for all five days so we would always have Monday and Friday available if family plans fell through. About a month ago, our needs changed and we requested care Monday-Thursday, giving two weeks' notice. We were told she needed time to figure it out because she had already filled Monday/Friday with another child -- despite us actively paying to reserve those days. We tried to be flexible and worked out coverage for Mondays temporarily, then followed up to confirm a new start schedule. We received no response. When we asked again in person at drop-off, we were unexpectedly told we were being dropped from care entirely. At that point, we were also told our child had ongoing issues with sleep, eating, and being "too needy" -- none of which had ever been communicated to us previously during pick-ups, drop-offs, or messages. These concerns only surfaced after we asked to use the additional days we were already paying for. Overall, this experience showed a lack of communication, disregard for a signed agreement, and poor handling of scheduling. Being double-booked on days we paid for and then dropped with no prior warning broke our trust completely. While a short transition period was offered, the way this was handled made it very difficult to feel comfortable continuing in any capacity. I would not recommend this daycare based on our experience.

I used amber as my son's daycare for 4 years until we moved…read more I can't say enough good things about amber and her daycare. She taught him so many things that made him prepared for pre school, and he loved it there. They became family over the years, and always did an amazing job.

My child has been at Wirtzies since he was 6 months old and he's currently a little over 2 years…read moreold. This means I have now experienced childcare in 3 different rooms at this center and at different stages of my child's development. I chose Wirtzies because when we walked the center the assistant director at the time acknowledged children with their names as we walked through. She showed that the staff there would care about my child and treat them like a little human and not just a child. My gut felt that this would be a good place. They offer an inner generational program where the children have time with the elderly adults in their day program. This also was something that was of interest to me. My gut was right. They care about my child. My child has learned so much from them that he wouldn't learn at home. I get pictures and updates from them regularly. There have been incidents where he is hurt or hurts someone else. But you would be hard pressed to find a parent who watches their own child and never gets hurts. You can't watch your child 24 hours a day and neither can they with a state ratio of 5 to 1. They have addressed each incident appropriately. They care about my child and that is worth anything I need to pay them but they are affordable. I know they also offer state subsidized care if needed. My child is happy there. He loves his friends and his teachers. He even loves the ladies at the front desk.

Update! It's been a few months now and my daughter has excelled beyond my expectations. She speaks…read moreso much now! She learned how to express her feelings by communication better. Knows how to follow directions at home. I now love watching her sing and dance by herself. She is excited to go to school in the mornings and gets sad on days she doesn't have school. Andrea and Vanessa have made my daughter feel safe and comfortable. Outstanding teachers/caregivers are very rare. Hats off to Andrea! She just knows what my daughter needs (as if she has known her longer than a few months!) Vanessa with her kind smile, is there to help my daughter feel secure that she can wear her backpack till she's ready to take it off. Seriously, the teamwork that has been developed in this class is what any parent would hope for. To all the other ladies as well, I just wanted to give a huge thank you for guiding my daughter in this class! I am forever grateful! I drive away every morning knowing my daughter is in excellent hands!

3/12/18 will be our one year mark with Surprise Kindercare, and in all fairness I wouldn't have…read moreeven known it until I was sitting around looking at pictures. I found not one, but over 100 pictures mixed in together that the teachers had taken over my son's first year. We have such a comfort with the staff and their sincerity that it's easy for the time to fly. I believe we'll always have a sense or smidge of guilt when our children aren't with us as much as we'd like. Knowing that my son is with a great group of people makes me feel so much better. Thank you, The Durmaj Family

Unfortunately they don't cater to kids with developmental issues and my daughter is not potty…read moretrained so that was also an issue

My child has been going here for over a year now. He has been with Ms. Emma, Ms. Dez, Ms. Letty ,…read moreMs. Bailee and Ms. Kristine and he loves all of them. They have made him feel like family.

My daughter loves this school i wish i found it sooner I feel like my kids are so safe and…read moreprotected here. Melissa is a amazing director anytime anything happens she resolves it quickly and is so loving to my kids

I can't even begin to express how much I love this place. A…read moretrue Montessori. All the staff are amazing. My now 22 month daughter started coming when she 18 months and we are so happy. She loves the animals and the teachers. She often signs songs at home we know she must be learning there and is learning so much. We are so happy!

I am very disappointed in our experience with this school and ultimately decided it was no longer…read morethe right placement for my child. Despite having a 504 Plan, my child's documented accommodations--including dietary needs and reminders to drink water--were not consistently followed. Academically, reading instruction occurred only twice per week, which led to significant delays and was especially concerning given the school's small class size and private setting. There was a noticeable lack of individualized academic support. Supervision and school culture were also troubling. On multiple occasions, staff did not assist my child during drop-off. Inappropriate behavior and language among students went unaddressed, including name-calling from older students. A teacher's response that this behavior "meant they loved her" was deeply concerning and unacceptable. Communication was inconsistent and often unclear. Progress reports were repeatedly delayed and, when finally received, contradicted prior conversations about my child's academic struggles. Additionally, my child's tutor identified academic deficiencies that had never been communicated by the school, and there were inconsistencies between staff regarding her progress. Overall, this experience showed a lack of accountability, communication, and appropriate support. Families should ask detailed questions about accommodations, academic intervention, and how student behavior is handled before enrolling.

ignored allergies and be careful reading reviews, they have teachers who work their review online…read moreto make the highest rating. Director wanted me to sign a contract saying I would pay full day and pick my son up at 11 am everyday because they were not equipped to deal with his behavior.

Don't be fooled by the building! The Sweet Pea on Bethany Home is an incredible option for daycare…read more The teachers are amazing and actually care about the well-being of my child. My toddler comes home clean everyday, the communication through the bright wheel app is excellent, and the room sizes are small and controlled- no switching rooms without prior knowledge. Meals are included and my kid loves it!

Do not send your kids to this school especially if your child is 5. Ms Mandy is not suited to work…read morewith children, no formal training and does as she pleases with the permission of her best friend the director. Please look elsewhere. I'd like to add that if you have had a different experience with this school and the five year old classroom than what my son and I had to endure, that is great. I would never want any child to be treated maliciously, so if you are a lucky parent and she was nice to your children, I am genuinely happy for you. I am speaking from my own experience with this teacher, and my experience was and is still valid. She is lucky I am being vague about what my child had to experience with her as a teacher. I as a parent am writing this review out of genuine concern for every child that enters this school's well being. Beware of biased reviews from friends of teachers at this school who do not have the children's best interest at heart, and instead are leaving reviews to help their friend's egos.

I have had the pleasure of being apart of the GB family for almost six years. Every single one of…read moremy kids have been through their doors. It's saddening to see a review that talks illy about the 5's teacher. I hope that if you read that review, then you also read this one as well. Great Beginnings has been nothing but a pleasure to be apart of. Day in and day out, I know that the people in that place are filled with light and God's glory. Their intent is to raise up a child in the ways they should go, "Proverbs 22:6. Train up a child in the way he should go;". There has NEVER been a moment where I did not trust or depend on a GB teacher to guide my children accordingly. Specifically, Ms. Mandy has prepared 2/3 of my kids for pre-k and has done nothing but a wonderful job. She has challenged them, loved on them, and prepared them to know what to expect in Kindergarten. (And I'm not sure if you know what the education system is like nowadays but it's ROUGH). Realizing that there are moments where she needed to be tough to ensure that my child would be successful was apart of my job as the PARENT. I knew for a fact that she had no ill intent. She is HIGHLY qualified for the job, as both of my boys are gifted in Math. Let me echo this again, She knows what she is doing. I have recommended countless families to GB and will continue to do so. Pleasing everyone in this world is impossible. But, I can vouch and say that GB is one of the best places you can bring your child if you're looking for curriculum that is filled with the truths of God and love of Jesus, teachers who know what they are doing and enjoy it, and a place that you can trust.

This is an amazing daycare! The teachers are so kind. My kids are having the best summer. I highly…read morerecommend this facility. I know my kids are safe and well cared for and it is the best feeling ever.

This school has absolutely ZERO structure and teachers do not watch your children properly! I have…read morehad multiple issues and concerns when my 3 year old daughter went to this school. She would come home with poop in her underwear due to not wiping correctly and no teachers helping or watching her go poop. That last straw for me was when I went to pick up my baby not a single teacher could tell me where she was just that she was on the playground somewhere and I found her on the playground being STRANGLED by another classmate!!! With not a single teacher in ear shot of my baby screaming trying to get away from this child. I had to run to my babies rescue and rip this other child off of her!!! This place is to not be trusted. Who knows what could've happened to my baby if I didn't show up when I did.

This childcare facility was recommended to me by a mutual family member and at first like anyone I…read morewas nervous to relinquish my child over to be in the care of a couple I didn't know but my baby has been there ever since she was under 1 and she's almost 3 and I can tell she loves being there she loves Willie and Aaron and my daughter is super happy to go there when dropped off. My daughter has amazing qualities to her, she's learned skills and loves talking since they encourage learning here and I couldn't be more grateful to be so fortunate to afford their care because my daughter has been growing up to be SO smart and SO sweet and I know that this daycare has Impacted her in amazing ways that prove to me just how great they are. Thank you for being amazing caregivers to children and being a place parents can trust their kids to be taken care of

We have been taking our son to them for 3 years. Excellent people who really care for our kids!…read more Our son always looks forward to going to "play with his friends". I would recommend them to everyone and anyone looking for childcare. Very affordable and convenient hours.