We started our daughter at Chesterbrook Academy shortly after she turned two. Before that, she had…read moreonly been cared for by family, so sending her to school was a huge adjustment not only for her, but for us as parents too. From the very beginning, Ms. Adrienne, Principal Ms. Kerry, and the entire staff were incredibly patient, welcoming, and understanding. They knew how anxious we were about sending our little girl to school for the first time. Anytime we sent a message or had a question, they responded quickly and reassured us. Receiving daily pictures also helped us feel connected and gave us peace of mind throughout the day. It took our daughter several months to become comfortable, but her teachers never rushed her. They worked with her patiently, showed her kindness, and helped her adjust at her own pace. Then one day, everything changed....she began loving school! Now she asks to go every day and is excited to play with her friends. If you are a parent who is nervous or anxious about sending your little one to childcare, we highly recommend Chesterbrook Academy. The staff is accommodating, caring, welcoming, and always willing to answer questions. They truly made what could have been a very difficult transition into such a positive experience for our entire family. Choosing Chesterbrook Academy has been one of the best decisions we have made for our daughter. We are so grateful for Ms. Adrienne, Ms. Kerry, and all of the wonderful teachers and staff. Our daughter will happily remain part of the Chesterbrook family until she heads off to kindergarten!

I am so happy I chose Chesterbrook Academy and would highly recommend. We enrolled our daughter in…read morethe infant classroom and have been just blown away by her incredible teachers and staff. The level of detail and care they put into her and the curriculum is impressive. She goes in and comes home with a smile on her face, enriched from her day. I absolutely love the artwork they send home with her too, it's a really nice personal touch and will save forever. We are so thankful and appreciative for the opportunity for our daughter to be apart of such a wonderful place and special thanks to all her teachers, Ms. Emily, Ms. Theda, Ms. Tina and Ms. Nadia and everyone else at Chesterbrook.

Amazing place!! Amazing teachers absolutely love! They are very welcoming and always welcome with…read moresmiles! So greatful and happy they care so much about the children.

Jasmine is the rudest and most vindictive director I have never met.She treats children poorly and…read moreget other staff involved in treating the child badly.She is unprofessional and lack people skills she has had multiple complaints, from staff and from parents. I don't recommend this daycare at all

We love woodland and Mrs Carolyn! It's a beautiful place. Ms Carolyn is kind and patient. The kids…read moreget to be outside a lot. They learn about nature and kindness. Theyre read to and do art. There's a tree house and lots off cool play areas outside.

We were part of the Woodland Discovery family for 3 preschool years with my oldest son. I consider…read morethis outdoor space one of my favorite places in the greater Charlotte area. I always felt a sense of magic whenever I walked the woods, gazed at the pond, and saw the joy on each child's face on the nature playground! I was always in awe of the unique activities and ideas flowing through the children and teachers! Ms. Carolyn is such an incredible soul who values children and offers each of them an invitation to receive an incredible love of learning. The foundational skills of curiosity, social interaction, creativity, exploration, and problem solving are rock solid after my child's preschool experience. His connection to nature and love for science couldn't be more beautiful. There is no other preschool in our area that comes close to this unique forest school experience. In addition, we took advantage of the summer camp offerings and birthday party packages as well!! We drove 25 min between our home and the school. It is worth every moment of commuting to give my child such a rich childhood experience. I plan to continue my relationship with Woodland Discovery when my youngest is old enough to begin!!

I visited this YMCA during a morning visit. The greeter was very friendly and helpful. The facility…read moreis a bit older and very complete, including a pool, weight room, courts, outside paddle ball, and childcare. The parking lot is large and not crowded. Memberships are very reasonable and staff are well qualified. Overall, a good visit to this YMCA in Salisbury, NC.

This is a decent location in Regards to amenities offered. However, the facility itself isn't the…read morebest with maintenance/cleanliness and most specifically unsupervised children. Obviously at the YMCA there will be children roaming freely as they are entitled to use the facilities as well. I have been to other YMCA locations and this particular one feels like a jr high/high school. The locker rooms reek and overall the buildout could use a deep cleaning. Likely the two go hand-in-hand: untidy+children. The building itself is pretty old as well. Aside from those factors, it is comparable to other YMCA locations as for amenities offered. The fitness center has fairly decent equipment and the. Cycling class recently revived new bikes. I just personally don't care for this particular one due to its infestation of unruly kids.

We've had two children attend the Schoolhouse and it's been a wonderful experience. The co-op is…read moredifferent from a normal preschool, but it helps foster community and engagement. The emergent curriculum is a relief is a sea of preschools where kids are forced to do worksheets, this is truly a play-based preschool. The kids spend TONS of time outside, rain or shine, and the playground is magnificent. There is a strong focus on the children learning independence, which I really appreciate. Teachers empower children to resolve issues and challenges themselves, which has given my children great skills that make them ready for Kindergarten socially. They have a lot of agency, which grows their confidence and is a good outlet for the "I do it myselfs". Plus, there is a focus on healthy living, as the Schoolhouse only serves fresh fruits and vegetables for snack! Being snack-helper is one of my kids' favorite activities. This school is a great fit for any family that wants their kids to be kids, experience true play-based learning, and spend lots of time in nature.

There is an idea in this area that this is an excellent preschool. A recently former parent calls…read moreit Lord of the Flies as far as the kids having to fend for themselves with a little adult conflict negotiation and social skills support. Apparently 4 board members left over the summer due to the problems there.Kids are shamed and bullying is rampant. We went to summer camp here one year a few years ago and my kids only lasted two days. But I listen to my kids and I trust them when they say there's a problem. It's possible a lot of these parents heard the reputation of the school and just think their kids are being difficult, but buyer beware for this one. The other families are great. The parents are generally in it for the right reasons.

My 3-year-old attended this daycare for a few months, and unfortunately, our experience was very…read moredisappointing. During the time he was there, I didn't see much educational growth or development. I also found the facility to be lacking in cleanliness on multiple occasions, which was concerning for a childcare environment. The final straw came when my son came home and told me that one of his teachers had squeezed his hand hard enough to hurt him. The next day, I went to the daycare to report the incident. I was told they would review the camera footage and call me back to discuss what happened. I never received a call. I returned the following day for an update and was told they hadn't contacted me because they thought someone else in the office had. The lack of communication and urgency regarding a report involving a child's safety was extremely concerning. I was never given a clear explanation of what happened or even told which teacher was involved. As a parent, that experience was upsetting and left me with very little confidence in the daycare's ability to handle serious concerns appropriately. I also found some staff members to be unapproachable and unhelpful throughout our time there, and they often gave the impression that they did not enjoy being there. The only positive aspect was the convenience of the location in our neighborhood. Otherwise, based on my personal experience, I would encourage parents to carefully consider other childcare options if communication, cleanliness, accountability, and their child's well-being are priorities.

this place has really gone down hill in the last few months. The director was fired and escorted…read moreout of the facility yet parents weren't notified until about a week or so later. They are always under staffed and frequently closing early. There is a holiday this week and they closed two more days for redirection and re entering and are still charging to an entire week. This is absurd.

Our son is 3 going on 4. We recently moved to the Charlotte/Concord area from Winston Salem. Our…read moreson has been in preschool for a couple years now. We thought his last preschool was good, but it is nothing compared to this place. He is genuinely excited to go to school almost everyday. At his old place it took a lot of coaxing for us. He gets a lot of attention, they send us daily updates and frequently send us pictures. He loves going to the "color school" (there are giant crayons out front). Today they even took the kids on a picnic. We couldn't ask for a better situation for our son while we are at work. Everyone is friendly. I have even personally witnessed how they discipline the children properly. The teacher explains what they did wrong and why it was wrong. The kids understand why they are in timeout etc. instead of just being placed there for an act. We love this place! When your son is excited to go to school, that says it all!

We have had a great experience at LBA over the past two years! Ms. Shanna has been so kind and…read moreloving towards both of our girls! Out oldest daughter had so much fun and learned so much in her class. We were constantly blown away by the activities and learning that took place each week, and Ms. Shanna set the bar (unfortunately) high for every teacher we encounter in the future. Our daughter adores Ms. Shanna and still is comforted by her when she has tough moments at school. Our youngest hasn't made it to her class yet, but we are looking forward to when she gets to be in Green Frogs with her. Ms. Shanna loves on her during drop off and helps talk with her during tough moments during the day. She loves on both of our girls better than we could ask, and we are so grateful for her at LBA!

We have been going to Lightbridge since this location opened, and the experience has been…read moreabsolutely fantastic! Our son loves going everyday and the progress he has shown is amazing. Everyone there, from admin to teachers have been so great, kind and caring. You can tell that the teachers really do care about the children and want them to learn and succeed, and that really leaves a lasting impression, especially for the kids. A perfect example of that is our son. He's no longer in Mrs. Shanna's class, but still anytime we do something fun with him, he wants to take a picture to show Mrs. Shanna or can't wait to go to class tomorrow so he can see Mrs. Shanna to tell her about something we did the night before. It makes us, as parents, feel good when we drop him off everyday to know that he loves being there, he's learning and being well taken care of.