Faculty is amazing and makes you feel like family. The facility is very secure, clean and…read moreorganized. Just in the first month of my son going there I noticed a huge impact on my sons learning and potty habbits. Kidddie Academy isnt just your ordinary daycare facility this place is truly amazing and what every parent looks for in a daycare. Give this place a try and watch your childs knowledge sky rocket! - Brittany

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Midlothian, an educational daycare in Midlothian, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

When we were hit with some changes to our current child care situation, it prompted us to begin a…read moresearch for other options because mama needs consistency. I wasn't looking for childcare in the Short Pump area because for us, the location has us backtracking based on where we live and work, but I decided to pop in anyway. I am so glad that I did. I grew up going to daycare and loved it, but let me tell you it has come a LONG long way since those days. I popped in to TLE unannounced and the director was still happy to give me a tour and tell me all about their center. The children were napping, so it was quite a productive tour. I got to see my son's potential classroom, meet his teacher (who was lovely and made a great impression), and I was already liking what I saw. But! Then, when she showed me the indoor play areas and gym, I was sold. I've never seen anything like this before. It is like an actual children's museum inside the daycare. They bring in tons of extracurricular activities for the children, teach them sign language and Spanish, have a great schedule with tons of room for reading and play. It checked all the boxes for me. It's pricey, but not moreso than any of the other big names in town. And, also, they have flexible options which is PERFECT for us because we don't need 5 day a week care right now. Most places don't have that option. When I toured, I felt excited and eager to be able to give my child the opportunity to attend. We are planning to enroll him to start immediately, short of any unforeseen life circumstances. Even if something came up and we didn't, I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone in the area.

AVOID AVOID AVOID I…read morepulled my daughter, 4 at the time, out of this daycare last year around May. It is now March 2025 and it's still bothering me and I'm still mortified by what I saw and I need to warn parents. One random weekday I decided to pick my daughter up early so we can have a girl-date. I showed up without letting the teachers or anyone know, walked in and said I was picking my child up early to the front desk. They said that's fine and I went through the door (after scanning my card). What I saw was heartbreaking. "Class" was in session for the pre-pre-k (2-3yo I think) class which I had to walk past in order to reach my daughter's class. There are windows that stretch through the hallway so you can see in the classroom. Clearly they didn't see me. I saw the kids all sitting in a strange silence except one little curly haired black/mixed boy. He was clearly having a meltdown, crying with tears streaming down his face. The teacher visibly was yelling in his ear with so much anger in her eyes. I can tell she was threatening him, something scary. She looked so angry and the little boy looked so helpless. There was another staff member there who looked at the teacher and didn't say anything. I hesitantly kept watching and slowly walking past, the teacher did not look up and at this point she forcibly grabbed him by his arms and sat him down on the chair with the rest of the kids. The boy was still visibly crying. She was still in his ears visibly angry. I grabbed my daughter, her class was sitting together while the teacher paced around their table I guess quizzing them? She didn't smile when she saw me, she didn't look friendly. (They never did honestly) I wish I never enrolled her here. I pray that they never mistreated her, but based off the other comments I'm now thinking it's very likely. My daughter was also newly turned 4, and wearing pull-ups because she was having accidents. They told me she wasn't allowed to wear pull-ups. This place needs to be shut down. I wish anyone who is in search of a daycare center and is considering this one stays far away. If you're in the short pump area don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

So far (2 months in) my daughter seems to love her time here and her teachers seem to be fond of…read moreher which makes me happy. They've been excellent at communication with me. I love the picture updates on the app throughout the day. She did stay sick off and on for a few weeks but I attribute that to her staying home for her first few years and being sheltered more due to Covid. As far as no touring during operating hours, if they allowed that it would make me feel incredibly uneasy. I don't want random people having access to my child during the day. This is a safety issue and I'm glad the center has their policy in place.

As a mother of five children this center has been one of the worse. Not to mention the broken glass…read morein the parking lot, the beer cans, and the location of a vape store right next door. My daughter did not attend very long. The only reason the center is open in my opinion is due to the limited availability of childcare. My daughter did not even attend for a full month. First I come to get her several days and she is barefoot inside of the center and her feet were covered in filth. The teachers have this app that they use but it does not appear that they actually use it as it should be use. They are completely unorganized and do not really consider the needs or desires of the parents. If you want a center that is barbaric and will not teach proper cleanliness or social skills I would say this is the place for you. It does not seem like that big of a deal to some, but I rather my child know how to properly utilize toys and materials and hope that she would be raised to higher standards. Rather than addressing matters related to cleanliness and safety they write it off and say "oh this is just how children are at this age." I walked in to drop my daughter off on day one and there was a four month old child crawling around on the tile flooring, additionally all of the teachers had their shoes on in the infant room. The amount of safety hazards and the way that it looks like there is always an explosion of disaster and mess on a regular basis. Not to mention the smell of my daughter every time she comes home. The fact that they mark that your child is completing activities that they do not, or mark related to food consumption that is not accurate. It is just a complete disaster. It is complete chaos every time I walk in. If you so much try to approach them related to what is going on. Do not expect them to learn or try and increase their standards. Additional example, one of the children was chewing on a cardboard book and the teacher stated, oh that is normal behavior. Not even acknowledging that this is a choking hazard and a health and safety hazard. I challenge you to tour the center during the day. The first red flag is they schedule tours outside of regular business hours. When I went to pick up my daughter at the end of the day a four month old child literally crawled right out the door. I guess it depends on your standards as a parent and how much BS you are willing to deal with. It was not hard for me to walk away from the center. I hope the area has emerging business that comes in and does proper management and training to run a center that is healthy for our children in the community. I have experienced severe anxiety every single day not knowing if they were physical with my daughter or what actually was going on in the classrooms when I drop her off. As a parent you are not able to enter the center - they state due to COVID concerns however, after accessing other centers this is not the case across the board. I do not like that I cannot walk my daughter in and see the condition of the center on a daily basis. Glad that I made the decision to tell them to politely F off which is probably what I should have done on week one. I feel this is the best decision. I toured Goddard in Fredericksburg and to my surprise the center is ran nothing like the center - Jupiter. The level of cleanliness and order far surpasses what I experienced. I am glad that my beautiful daughter is safe at home. I am glad that I made the decision to choose safety over desperation. The center also allows you to tour during sessions. They do not appear to have anything to hide. It is sad that the owner who I briefly approached related to allowing late entry was rather rude and lack the ability to be flexible. It really is just frustrating for me in general especially when you already have a lot going on. I really hate that I allowed myself or my daughter to be in this environment and lowered our standards in such a way. I really should have never allowed this to happen. I hope you do not fall into the pressures of your employer and place the safety and wellbeing of your children first. The center needs a rude awakening in order to actually provide a service that is worth my time or money. I spoke to the woman who is responsible for reviewing the cameras - the Director. I would not trust her with my child's safety or well-being at all. This was the final breaking point for me. I should be able to drop my daughter off and feel confident that she is in good hands. They really need new management entirely and should develop their staff on safety and how to increase the well being and knowledge of children in their center. I do not trust the center as a hand off. They are one injury away from a huge lawsuit. I am not taking chances with my daughter. Low class childcare and low class staff.

Our son has been in Muna's child care for 10 months and has had a great experience. Muna is loving…read moreand playful yet firm and disciplined. She has a structured schedule that the children follow. Her home is clean and she provides home-cooked meals. She also has a great open backyard that the children play in when the weather is nice. Our son is transitioning out of daycare into preschool but he will miss seeing Muna everyday, as her house has become a second home for him. We drop him off with the peace of mind that he is well cared for in a safe and nurturing space. We have and will continue to recommend her to anyone looking for trustworthy and reliable childcare for their child!

Muna's has been a dream come true for our family! My 2-year-old daughter has been attending Muna's…read moredaycare since she was 6 months old. As first-time parents, my husband and I were incredibly nervous to send her at such a young age. Everything about Muna and her loving in-home daycare put us at ease. From the moment we met Muna, it was clear how much she adores the children in her care. She truly treats them as if they were her own. My daughter is now a happy, social toddler who loves to sing, dance, play, and talk, and we credit Muna's for much of that! Because of Muna, my husband and I have never had to worry about our daughter while we are at work. We have always known that she is in trusted hands. We will be forever grateful for the care she has provided for our family and would highly recommend her to any family looking for loving, experienced, and safe childcare.

Staff are outstanding -- super thoughtful about what each individual child needs. I am so glad we…read morefound this place!

Our Neighborhood has been a wonderful center for our younger son. He's been there since he was…read morefour months old, and he has really thrived. The classrooms are spacious and comfortable and well-tended and filled with items appropriate to the age groups, mostly eco-friendly and natural objects. The teachers are incredibly creative in coming up with new objects and collections and themes for the children to learn and experience at every age, and the low caregiver-child ratios ensure plenty of focused attention through the day. The teachers carry through on a philosophy of respect and trust in the children, helping them learn to manage their emotions, to understand their world, and to work together with peers and teachers confidently and with empathy. Our son has had the same main teacher for two years, moving from classroom to classroom together with his cohort of similarly-aged friends, and she has been a true partner for us in his growth and development, with lots of feedback and observations for us to treasure. And the center hosts a private parents-only Shutterfly site where they post TONS of photos of the children every week. Priceless. He is loved, safe, happy, confident and learning so much, and he loves going to see his friends every day at school. He amazes me every day with what he has learned and who he is becoming as an Our Neighborhood kid. Far beyond a typical daycare, and totally worth it.

Both of my kids have come to TCCC (my older one from pre toddler class through graduation last year…read moreand younger one mid-way through) and the staff has been here for a long time, which speaks to the leadership team's effective management. Highly recommended to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring staff, rigorous curriculum, and reasonable pricing.

We've been part of the TCCC community since our first of three was a baby, and they have been our…read moreextended family. It is clear that the teachers love the kids so much, and are so caring and attentive. Our oldest is now in kindergarten and TCCC was a huge part of setting him up to thrive. By the end of his last year he was doing math worksheets and writing short sentences, and that was all due to TCCC. Every day has new lessons and activities and art projects, and we are always surprised at how much they learn. I'm so glad we found TCCC and highly recommend it to everyone!

We are so lucky to have found this Goddard school! Kendra, who has a heart of gold and a true love…read morefor children, opened this school in April. When we initially met her at our tour, we just knew that she was in this field for all the right reasons. Our boys started at the school when it opened, and their teachers have been amazing. Their primary teacher, Miss Katie, has been so loving, and cares about our boys in the most genuine way. They have come so far with her and Miss JaVonne, and we feel so lucky that our boys are in her class. The school director, Molly, has a background in speech therapy, which is so evident in how she has been supporting our children's development. Thank you for giving our boys such a loving and safe transition into preschool! We are forever grateful

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Richmond, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a…read moreprivate preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.