Our daughter was at MPJFK for almost two years and we truly can't thank her teachers enough…read moreespecially Ms Lori Ms Lisa and Ms Genna. We were so nervous about sending our first child to daycare but they provided such great care and were especially attentive to her allergies. We loved the structure curriculum and thoughtful themes to promote their development in fun ways. Our daughter learned sooo much in her time there. We were truly so lucky to have found this gem. Thank you so much for the great care.

The team at MPJFK has been incredible with our son. He was there for over a year before heading to…read moreTK and felt that he developed and learned so much during his time. We knew what was going on at "school", what to expect and loved that they had structure and curriculum/themes to look forward to. We would recommend MPJFK to any family!

My children have been attending Little Learner's since August 2023. The teachers are very engaging…read morewith the students and parents and I love the app they use for communication between parent and teacher. It's been a great fit for our family and very accommodating to fit our schedule needs!

When my child started at Little Learners in January 2019 he was coming off of some terrible…read moreexperiences at other schools where he had been bullied and made to feel stupid (and he was only 4!!). I told Little Learners about the past problems we had, and that in some ways my kid was working on rebuilding his confidence. After a few weeks there he began to be more like himself, even wore his favorite pink shirt to school! (This was something he'd been bullied for in the past, so this was a big step.) At that moment, I knew he was really starting to feel safe and accepted at LLP. My kiddo is also not one of the kids who sits still very well. He is fidgety and is still learning to be good at circle time. They have been patient with him and have kept me well informed of his progress. They even let me visit the classroom many times to see what they did at circle time, and helped brainstorm ideas on how to get my child to learn to best behave. They have encouraged me and my child, and have been VERY helpful and very good at collaborating with me to think up ways to best help my son overcome challenges, and learn good behavior. They also have been great at being sure to celebrate his successes and his accomplishments, too. They just hosted the preschool graduation and we were thrilled! They had a nice, big ceremony in a nice venue and they put a lot more thought and planning into the event than I ever expected. It's clear that they really care about the children and parents, and work hard to ensure that the families that attend LLP are happy and know they're appreciated. They really know my son, and all of his likes, dislikes, and his charming qualities and what makes him tick. I would absolutely recommend this place to friends and family.

My daughter has been going to Mariola for almost 4 years. Started when she was just 8 months old…read more Mariola is an incredibly dedicated, caring, highly experienced and responsible early childhood educator. She goes above and beyond. Mariola provides breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks each day. All the foods are organic and cooked daily. Her place is clean, well organized and structured with educational activities, had plenty of space for the kids to roam outside and play. All the children love her. We are so thankful we found Mariola's Family Child Day Care. I would recommend Mariola's daycare highly.

My son has been going to Mariola for almost two years. She's an incredible care giver. He's grown…read moreup to be confident and kind. She goes above and beyond; teaching shapes, colors, the alphabet, and yoga. She has even assisted us when we were going through potty training. Our experience and our son's has been special. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.

The absolute BEST childcare experience -- truly part of our family…read more Our daughter was with Miss Lauryn for over two years, and I can honestly say there are not enough good things I could ever write about her or Blooming Blossoms Learning Center. Leaving was one of the hardest decisions we've ever made, and we only did so because we recently transitioned our daughter to preschool. It truly felt like leaving a piece of our heart behind. We began with Miss Lauryn at her PB location and loved her so much that we followed her through her relocation to Santee -- even though it's far from our home. That alone speaks to the depth of our trust in her. Her Santee facility is beautiful, clean, safe, thoughtfully designed, and located in a wonderful neighborhood. Our daughter became her very first student there, and we couldn't have been happier. From day one, Miss Lauryn created the safest, warmest, most nurturing environment a parent could ever hope for. Our daughter had only ever been cared for at home by a nanny, so the idea of sending her somewhere outside our home felt intimidating at first -- but she made the transition seamless. Her program is the perfect bridge between in-home care and a true school setting: loving, personal, and homey, yet structured with curriculum, routines, and so many opportunities for social and developmental growth. Our daughter absolutely THRIVED with her. She grew into an expressive, confident, funny, kind little girl with such a big personality, and Miss Lauryn and her wonderful assistants were a huge part of that. She is attentive, patient, loving, and genuinely treats each child as if they were her own. Her communication with parents is absolutely exceptional. She uses the ClassDojo app and posts photos and updates every day, so you always feel connected and reassured. She is incredibly responsive, understanding, and communicative -- which is especially comforting if you're a more cautious or anxious parent (like we were in the beginning). You truly feel informed, included, and at ease at all times. On top of all of that, her hours are amazing -- better than nearly anything else we found -- and she provides all food, snacks, and lunches, which is such a huge help for busy families. And her rates are extremely fair and competitive for the level of care, communication, and structure she provides. It truly doesn't get better than this. If you are looking for a safe, loving, clean, developmentally focused, and genuinely warm environment for your child, Blooming Blossoms is the very best decision you can make. We are forever grateful for the foundation she gave our daughter and the love she poured into her every single day. We cannot recommend Miss Lauryn and her program enough.

I can't speak highly enough for Lauryn and the entire Blooming Blossoms staff! Our 1-year-old…read moredaughter had never been to a daycare or school before and was very shy, so I was nervous to say goodbye to her. Lauryn made me and my daughter feel comfortable, safe, and nurtured. Lauryn kept me updated throughout the day and helped brainstorm ways to help my daughter adjust. Lauryn and her team have a stellar knowledge of child development and how to meet the needs of the kids. The low teacher-to-student ratio helped me feel extra comfortable. The staff clearly care deeply about the kids and families they serve, and this spreads to the community they create among the families :) Thanks Lauryn and Blooming Blossoms for everything you did for our daughter! They even hugely helped potty train our daughter before she transitioned to school full time - wow!

We have been attending Solid Start Academy for 3 months now and are so happy with our decision. We…read morehave a 20 month old that we had at KinderCare previously and just didn't feel like she was getting enough attention, love and support that we were hoping for. Ali and her staff have been absolutely amazing and made the transition for us as parents and also for our little one. What's great is that Ali's program offers a daily routine so that kids are easily acclimated and know what to expect. Her activities include many arts and crafts, outdoor play and both group and individual activities. Ali makes healthy fresh homemade meals and snacks for the kids which my daughter really enjoys. We are definitely very happy about making the move and highly recommend Solid Start Academy. Thank you Ali and Staff, keep up the great work.

We cannot thank Ali, Bridgette and staff enough! Such an amazing group of people! We never had any…read morehesitation or worries when leaving our son in their care. We get pictures throughout the day and our son adores all of his teachers ! I'm so thankful for this school and the love they have for our boy !

I wish I could give more stars. We love it as well, because our daughter loves learning at her own…read morepace here. ! She learns both English and Spanish! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Quality of her teaching and the value the kids learn is amazing!!!!!

This review is overdue. Aria came under Ms, Gladys' care 2 years ago. She was skinny, picky at…read morefood. Aria could have gone to TK but I kept her at Gladys 1 more year bc I did not think she was ready for a bigger school. Now after 2 years, she has flourished so much. She eats all kind of food, actually Ms Gladys' food is the best not mommy's . She reads well, is good at math, follows Montessori. Kumon even complimented her she had passed TK level on math. This is coming to an end for Aria at ABCD as she will start kindergarten soon. It is such a bittersweet moment. But at least I know I will bring my second daughter to her soon. Thanks Gladys and Pablo for loving her, caring for her from feeding 1 spoon of food at a time. She is now ready for K, and she is well equipped because of you. This is not just daycare, it is preschool and love and heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

WE LOVED THE LITTLE SCHOOL!!!!…read more If you're looking for a behavior-based pre-school that will help your kids grow into well-balanced, respectful and self-aware little children, then this is without-a-doubt the school for your family! Both of my kids attended The Little School (TLS) from 2011-2016, and I can honestly say (with absolute gratitude and humility) that they are typically the most well-behaved and well-spoken kids in most social settings. During the last five years, our family of four learned a great deal about how to use positive reinforcement and respect when dealing with parent/child intercommunications. The children learned how to communicate using their words (use your words, please), problem solve with their little peers (ask Megan about the buddy-bench), and accept their own responsibilities (who's responsibility is it?). From the start, TLS helped me personally be a better parent. For example, when my first child started to walk and learned how to climb up onto a chair my first reaction was to say, "No standing!". Yet, what I learned was, the best way to handle that situation is to say, "Sit down, please." As parents, my wife and I also learned how to provide better direction to our children; without them losing a sense of control. For example: "Kids, it's shower time. Do you want to walk, or do you want me to carry you?" Either way they're taking a shower. The same option was also used when we started to put them to bed on their own. Brilliant! There are way too many scenarios to list here so I won't even try. Megan and her staff are extremely loving and supportive, and if there's anything you need help with as a parent she can help you with some great suggestions and ideas to help you manage through it. We really consider Megan and her family, and some of the other families we met there, an extension of our own family. In short, for us, The Little School experience was the social foundation and fabric from which our kids' lives are formed from - and for that we will eternally be grateful. HUGE HUGS AND SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE LITTLE SCHOOL TEACHERS!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!

First, I'll say my daughter loves the Little School for all the amazing fun stuff she gets to do…read morethere that we don't always do at home - painting, songs, dancing. We moved last summer and she still remembers the songs and reminds me that she painted her very first painting that I framed.( She's NOW 2) I loved the little school for the perfect care and love we both received. As an "older" mom, I never thought I'd need to know about kid's nutrition or potty training! But I learned SO MUCH about parenting from the teachers and staff. With the Positive Discipline approach the terrible twos have not been terrible at all....I'm actually surviving them (only 2-months in). But most importantly, the genuine regard for all the children's unique personalities, talents and quirks really set the Little School apart from others that I entertained. There is a peace about the environment there that I've not found eleswhere. Each child is appreciated. Each child is respected. You can't ask for more than that! (Even though you do get more.....much more)

Miss Sandi took care of my littlest one for 2 years and she just had the best time. She helped us…read moreso much starting from separation anxiety (esp since she's a Covid baby), building social skills, potty training and much more. Sandi is also more affordable than other places we looked at. She is very flexible and she really cared for the kids! We miss you Miss Sandi but you know that we love you and think of you often! Thank you so so much for all that you do!

My daughter was attending Sandi's Family Childcare from 2yo-5yo. A friend recommended her to our…read morefamily and I couldn't thank her enough for introducing us. It was an adjustment for this mama since all I knew was my family who would help but Sandi was amazing on keeping me in the loop and caring for my girl. My daughter learned so many new things daily while attending. My daughter loved all the crafts they would do, holiday/birthday celebrations, dance parties& of course play time. The hours worked for our family along with the meals and snacks she served. Sometimes I wanted to hang out and eat with them.LOL. We love Ms Sandi and would recommend her to our family and friends any day! 10+ stars!

Xio has been with Ms. Janet and Maria since she was only 4 - 6 months old. When I was originally…read morelooking for childcare, I visited almost 3 - 5 different daycare centers all of which were very promising, but at the time their availability did not match our family schedule. So I stopped looking and then one day, I was searching and found Safe Loving Childcare. I scheduled to meet with Ms. Janet and I knew after the moment that I met her that she was the one I was going to trust to take care of my baby. Xio is now almost 4 years old and let me tell you, she loves Ms. Janet and Maria. Xio is pretty much their adopted grandchild lol They do arts and crafts, water play, eat well (based off of how the house smells like food every time I drop her off lol) and a lot of times when I forget something, I can rely on them to remember. All major holidays they will always remember to have gifts and games for the kids, putting family values at the top of their priorities. I appreciate and love them so much for all that they do for my little one and all the other littles. Thank you for loving Xio, as if she were you're own. -Gina

Thank you, Janet, for always taking great care of our two boys. We will always be so grateful for…read moreyou and your team. The personal touch and care the boys receive has put us a peace knowing they've always been in good hands And it melts our hearts every time our youngest (started attending at three months) reaches out to you every time he's dropped off!