My daughter attended NTMC Ruston for 2 years (toddler class, then preschool)…read more Waitlist: I attended a mandatory intro meeting in Sep and we started the following September. The person leading that session mentioned if you contact a couple times to check-in for status, your wait time might drop as spots open up. Initially, I was informed we had a 2 yr wait, and then we were admitted after 12 months (I emailed twice - once in February and once in May). Part of the wait is if you have a specific location. I think emailing to check helped clarify what locations were acceptable for us. Communications were good, particularly in the younger class, which had more notes. I felt like I could talk to my daughter's teachers and the director if I had any questions. My kiddo loved NTMC. She had a couple teachers in her toddler class, and a couple teachers in the large preschool class (3-4 teachers at any given time). Teachers cared about all the kids and they had fun. The director of the location switched 3-4 times and my kids teachers changed a few times. It is run as a business, but I'm ok with that. I have heard of other peoples experiences that are not similar to ours - like not having class staffing for a few weeks, or that it's not Montessori enough. I just never personally experienced those things. My kid loved teachers Makhayla, Rhonda, Kristin, Gaby, and Yenny. She told me yesterday she missed Teacher Rhonda! I thought it was reasonably secure and the schedule was age appropriate. Potty training was easy with help from NTMC. We switched to another preschool to have more structured education and try to get into a school so we wouldn't have to apply at K.

Disorganized. Very little Montessori curriculum is available. Each center is so different in…read moreesthetics, supplies, and staffing credentials... most staff are NoT true Montessori trained teachers. Director of management unprofessional to staff and backstabs owners.

We waited a couple months for a spot to open up for our 2 infants in foster care. The day one of…read morethem was supposed to start I was told they needed additional confirmation. I was standing in the daycare with my baby and her bag packed. I was told the boss notified them the night before that we needed additional confirmation to start. This was never communicated to us till I was in the building trying to drop my baby off... I asked them to give me an update that day. I called twice and left voicemail. I finally get a call back from them saying she is good to start... Communication is VERY poor which is ultimately why we decided for our babies to not go here.. HOWEVER, Jess was professional the entire time. I caution anyone sending their foster kiddos here.

if I could give a 1 star I would right now, I can't stress enough how important it is to watch how…read moreyou treat people. My family and I were getting ready for the tour, the lady named Jess only greeted my husband and my 5 year old son, while I'm standing there. she never made eye contact, never bothered asked if I'm the mom, meanwhile I was the one that recommended my husband to call and schedule a tour. My point is, I want to get to know the staff well so I know who I'm entrusting my kids to. However, it was already a red flag that I was being ignored. Thank you, but I'm taking my kids somewhere else.

the bathroom is really dirty for the little ones. hopefully someone start cleaning it regularly. It…read morereminds me of those dirty bathroom in gas station! I mean real cleaning, not just check the block cleaning. worry about the kiddos may get hand mouth foot disease with a dirty bathroom.

just went for a tutor saw mold spots on ceiling. also saw a teacher aggressively flipping a toddler…read moreover during "nap time". when she saw we saw her her face immediately was red. glad they had no openings

I brought my 13 month old son here for 3 days. His 3rd day he bit his tongue enough to leave a…read morefairly deep puncture. I was not given a call by staff and at pick up they tried to minimize his injury even though his tongue was still bleeding. The staff didn't seem to think this was a big deal. They were very nonchalant and not able to see why notifying the parent immediately is important. Very dissapointed by their negligence and nonchalant attitude. The teacher was Claudia in the toddler room. Don't take your kids here. I also heard teachers in the background yelling at kids. Told a child "if you pee yourself that's your problem" sickening. This was the older kids classroom and I was just in the lobby hearing that. Don't leave your children here. Wouldn't trust it.

My son has benefited so much from the care provided at Fun Times. His language skills have…read moreblossomed and he loves singing songs and art work. He his 2.5 and is always happy when he arrives.

As a parent of a nonverbal autistic child, I am extremely disappointed in the way Kid's Country…read morehandled our experience, especially after a change in leadership. While the previous staff showed care and compassion, everything changed under the new director. What's most troubling is that the director claimed to have experience working with children with disabilities, yet she refused to make any effort to communicate with my nonverbal child. No visual cues, no gestures, no attempts at understanding, just avoidance and blame! Instead of support, I was repeatedly asked to leave work shortly after drop-off, because the staff couldn't "manage" her behavior, behavior that is common for children on the spectrum. My child was even referred to as "wild," which is dehumanizing and unacceptable. They also made it clear that they wouldn't allow her to attend without a one-on-one aide, which they provided no assistance in arranging. Meanwhile, when my child was bitten or pushed by other children, I was rarely informed, but if she had any issue, it was escalated immediately, making it clear she was being singled out and unfairly targeted. This is not a safe or inclusive space for neurodivergent children. If your child has a disability, especially if they're nonverbal or any child period. Please seek a center that not only says they support inclusion but actually practices it.

My nephew attends Kids Country, as well as his sister, and they have both been enrolled there for…read moreyears, along with other family members. Since he has been attending, two coats have been stolen, most recently his winter coat within the last two weeks. When the first incident occurred I mentioned it to the staff and decided to let it go, purchasing a new coat instead. Recently, my nephew was picked up by his father, who inquired about the location of his winter coat, to which the staff had no knowledge. My three-year-old nephew stated that another child took it, and the staff confirmed that my nephew had informed them that another kid who was leaving had his jacket, but they ignored it. I immediately requested that the staff contact the parent to retrieve the new winter coat, as my nephew had to leave the facility wrapped in a blanket. The facility has stated that the parent has not returned the child since and that the child left the jacket at a different school. This situation is unacceptable, and I am left with no choice but to file a police report. Why should I be required to continue purchasing new coats, labeling them with his name, only to have someone else take them if they like them, which is ridiculous!

We have been with Cadence for almost 5 years now and can't imagine a better place for our child…read more She loves going to school and talks about how much she is learning there and how kind everyone is.

I have been hesitant to leave a review here, but having struggled to find clear reviews of daycare…read moreas we continue our search for care, I feel I would have appreciated this warning. Our 7 month old daughter attended this location for 1 week and we had several concerns. The first was child to teacher ratio, though we had been told they complied to the state mandated ratios, more than once in less than a week we found more than 4 babies per teacher upon pick up. The second was how a lock down was handled. We received an email first thing in the morning that the daycare was on lock down and children couldn't be accepted. When the all clear was given, there was no context provided and upon calling we had to make multiple phone calls to get through- and did not get a clear answer as to why police had directed the lockdown. We thankfully had not yet brought our daughter in, but I can not imagine my panic if this was how poorly they had communicated danger and she was already in the building. When I called to express concern, I was told this is how they "usually communicate lockdowns" and did not seem to understand my concern.

Our daughter attended this daycare from 3 months old until 18 months, and we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. All of the teachers are kind, caring, and genuinely friendly, which gave us so much peace of mind every day. We especially appreciated that there was always someone there in the morning to greet us when we walked in--it made drop-offs feel warm and welcoming. We're very grateful for the love and care they showed our daughter during such an important stage of her life.

We are so grateful for the care our son received during his time at KinderCare. As first-time…read moreparents, leaving our infant in someone else's care was a big decision, but from day one, we felt confident that he was in good hands. We especially want to recognize Miss Sydney and Miss Sara, who were absolutely amazing. Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine love for the children truly stood out. They created such a nurturing and safe environment for our son, and it was clear every day that he was not only well cared for, but also learning and growing. If you are looking for infant care, I can't recommend Miss Sydney and Miss Sara enough. They are fantastic teachers who go above and beyond, and we are incredibly thankful for the role they've played in our son's early development. We are leaving Kindercare for an option with small groups but experience with our infant in the infant room was top notch.

Finding a place to leave the most important person in your life is hard; Kristen makes it easier…read more My daughter is always excited to tell me about her adventures at 'OCC'. This is where she found her love for broccoli. She has made great friends and developed close bonds with those whose look after her. This is where she learned to write her name. The preschool program is awesome! The summer program is so much more comprehensive than anything offered at the YMCA or other organization. I wish this program was around for my son when he was my daughter's age. We love OCC!

this place. is horrible. they let kids do what they want with nothing being done but chance after…read morechance. teachers seemed like they were overworked with no training. doesn't seem fully staffed for how many kids they have. just felt like they didn't want to help other kids except leaving the nasty kids that would hit teachers and other students.