My niece was assigned here for the CMS pre-K program this 2018/2019 school year. The school sits…read moreoff the road and is gated. There isn't much parking in the lot. There are normally 2 small buses parked outside of the school. The school is broken up into a daycare that is in the main building and a trailer that houses 2 classrooms of the CMS pre-K program. I have only been inside the trailer. The trailer has a small lobby, an office or two, restroom and the 2 classrooms. They also have a gated playground area. I'm really enjoying my nieces teachers (Ms. Verdell and Ms. Dixon) and the school is very inviting. It's only September in the school year but I anticipate a good school year. There is lots of communication from the teachers and they have taken a big interest in my niece. The school doesn't have a lunchroom so the class eats inside the classroom. The classrooms are set up like normal classrooms and are very cute with all the fun things little people love (cubbies, water station, painting area, cute themed rugs, computers, etc...). Overall I'm very impressed and most importantly my niece likes it and is learning everyday. The Early Learning Center Preschool 4304 S Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28217

Today was the first day but the teachers have been in consistent contact. They're teachers are very…read moreinvolved in getting to know their students and their students families. Doors opened at 7:45am and everyone's energy was upbeat and welcoming. My son saw his cubby (with photo) n was shown to his desk where he was super excited. The building is small (but that's great for prek students) but the classrooms are spacious. So far I'm loving it.

My child attended this school for many years. I have a very low opinion of this school for the…read morefollowing reasons: 1) a male child exposed himself to my child and another child at this school. The school did not notify me of this issue - my child had to disclose it to me. When I told the school director about it she effectively did nothing about. Additionally, she did even notify the parents of the other effected child of the situation. 2) My child was vicitimed by a bully in her class for years. This situation resolved itself when they child left. The school's director tried many times to get me to understand that things like this happen with children and that I was blowing it out of portion. 3) My ex-spouse and I were involved in a very nasty custody battle for many years. The school and its adminstration constantly took sides. At one point when I lost custody the school's director effectively told me that the contract was with the other parent and that as such I would not receive any communication about my child and that I would be removed from the email update list and that they would not provide any updates on my child's progress. 4) Very high teacher turnover. The school only has 3 full time teachers and within a couple of years the school fired 3 teachers. 5) many parents fall into social tribes - the child see this behavoir and copy it. I found that child tended to function in groups that excluded other children. Even a teacher at the school who had children at the school were victimized by this type of ingroup/outgroup abuse by other students.

Our son has been attending Anami for the past three years and we could not be happier with the…read moreschool and our experience with the team of teachers and staff. Everyone is happy, warm and welcoming and most importantly passionate about  their work and bringing out the best in each child. Our son has been thriving in the small family type environment and he enjoys the focused attention he receives. He enjoys school so much that he even requested to stay for after-school-care. I would describe myself as a very protective parent, but knowing that my son is at Anami gives me a tremendous peace of mind. Aside from the warm and caring environment, the curriculum is excellent and his learning and growth has been tremendous. It is a tight knit community were parents make new friends among themselves. The school hosts many community evenings and events to get the families together and keep everyone informed about developments. I highly recommend Anami!

We love this daycare. Our son has been there over 3 years. We have literally been in every room…read morein the place and have been extremely happy. The center director has been there for 30 years. We have experienced very little turnover (in 3+ years, 2 teachers have left....that's nothing!) I didn't think we would enjoy a "national chain center" experience, but I was wrong. I love the curriculum, access to resources that the teachers have, etc. Teachers and families are great! Highly recommend.

My 2 children have been going here since they were 12 weeks old and are now 3.5 and almost 2 years…read moreold. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this KinderCare. The teachers have so much experience. Some have been here for decades! We are always greeted with big smiles and hellos from everyone...literally everyone. I love every teacher we have had so far. My kids have learned so much and it is sometimes unbelievable the things they know and can do. They will truly be at the head of the class when they go to kindergarten. Obviously, I highly recommend this center.

I really enjoyed the staff at this daycare. The tour was really good and in depth. The facility is…read moresmall but clean. The kids ran up to the director a she was giving a tour so that's always a good sign. Unfortunately we didn't go with this daycare, not because of anything other than another facility had vacancy for both of my children.

From the owner: We specialize in childcare from ages 6 weeks through school age. We work with preschool age…read morechildren through a learning through play approach.

Clean; new equipment, rarely crowded; variety of fitness options; free parking (during off prime…read morehours); towel service;

The Westin downtown is currently renovating the floor their fitness center is on so they have…read morepasses to the two downtown YMCAs for now. I went to the one on college street and it was great! Has a lap pool. Is very clean and clearly the staff takes a lot of time re racking weights and keeping the facilities tidy and clean. If I lived downtown I'd probably join since it seems to have everything you would need for a comprehensive workout.

We had such a wonderful experience with Kiddie Academy Steele Creek! As a first time mom, I was…read moredreading dropping off my infant for her first day of daycare but that dread turned into excitement as soon we walked through the doors. I felt such relief and knew that my baby was in the best hands! The infant room staff (Ms. Aury, Ms. Diamond and Ms. Brandi) are so welcoming and attentive, and truly care about each child's well-being. Every morning, my little baby would smile as soon as she was greeted by Ms. Aury. You could just feel the warmth and love radiating out of the infant room! The facility is new and very clean and we really enjoyed the daily updates and photos we received through the app. This place is very special and we are lucky to have found it. Highly recommend Kiddie Academy Steele Creek to any parent looking for quality childcare in a happy, reliable and loving environment.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek, an educational daycare in Charlotte, 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.

I am a student at Sharon Academy nursing school my name is Belinda I've been attending this school…read morefor 2 weeks now as far as I can see and how I can describes ,civil, healthy and intellectually stimulating learning environment. Students feel respected and connected with the staff and are engaged in learning. This Academy has faith in pushing to next level .

This is a great, caring place! I switched daycares as I had the kiddo at an employee sponsored one…read moreand wanted one closer to home and did not want to continue working two jobs. Even though I liked where she was originally at, within just a few short days I noticed how much happier she is at Sharon Academy. I think the teachers really work with the kids. No matter when I drop by to get her, each teacher/caregiver is playing or working with a child. I never happen by people just chatting away while the kids cry or which I have seen at many other centers as I interviewed many. They play pretty hard when outside, so dirty clothes (although not fun to clean) tell me that she got some fresh air and played in somewhere besides just the classroom. They make crafts and do specialized learning projects it seems almost every day and the kids really are engaged. Whenever you have someone else care for your kiddo, you will never think they are perfect as you feel you should be there instead. However they are pretty fabulous and I actually feel like my daughter would be missing a lot of learning and playing opportunities if she was not there and at home instead. It is obvious how much the owners of this place care, I see them everyday helping and supporting the staff. The staff has great educational backgrounds, and when I bring my daughter home (she is only almost 15 months now) I am amazed at some of the things she has learned throughout the day like when she makes signs to songs or has learned a little dance or words, etc. GREAT PLACE which means very long wait list so get in early and you will not be disappointed. It is pricey but so is everywhere in Charlotte for quality care.

Small and loving pre school. Well planned curriculum and the kids love their teachers.read more

We switched our 1.5 year old here from a different daycare that we were at for a year. After a…read morelittle over a month at dogwood, I'm impressed! They exceeded all expectations, and I am realizing what childcare SHOULD be like compared to the old daycare. Dogwood excels in the following areas that I find important: Communication: The staff is prompt to communicate on all platforms, through the app, email, and phone. Food: they send out the weekly meal plan, and it's always healthy and nutritious food that my son loves. He's a 99th percentile guy, and so he eats a lot and is never hungry when I pick him up (unlike our old daycare). He probably eats better than me most days here! Staff: I can't say enough great things about the management and teachers here. From the moment we walk in, there's a smiling face at the front desk available to help with anything we need. The teachers clearly love what they do, my son loves them so much. After a year of challenging drop off and pickups with tears at the old place, it's refreshing that there hasn't been a bad handoff since the 2nd week. He even tried to go back in after picking him up he likes it so much. Facility: it's a beautiful facility and CLEAN!! Ample parking, and well thought out. Photos: I have received photos every day, to me this is important as the old daycare I was lucky to get 1 photo a month. They even put little text with it sometimes. This makes going to work and leaving my son at school a lot easier. To summarize this very long review, Dogwood is excellent and my only regret is not coming here sooner. We do drive 10 minutes further because we feel the level of care our son receives is worth it.

Our son absolutely loves Dogwood! And so do we!!!…read more Our son has been at dogwood since he was an infant. As he has progressed through the different age groups, each and every class room has been wonderful. Teachers are always willing to communicate, we have transparency into his daily activities, we get multiple photos daily of his activities, and he is learning so much. The food they serve is healthy and my son loves it. He gets breakfast and lunch each day. All home made right at the school. Their education programming is thoughtful and fun, with themed ideas each week/month that are great. They value sensory learning at a young age and keep children engaged as they get older with one on one learning each day. They also have as few plastic toys as possible, focusing on natural materials. Overall we feel like my son is in great hands each day!!!

Absolutely fabulous school. Wonderful staff, dedicated to academic excellence. Athletics, arts…read moreand community are also recognized as relevant and important in developing the minds of students.

From the owner: Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each…read morestudent by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve. Charlotte Country Day School, established in 1941, is a mission-driven school committed to developing fully the potential of every student in grades JK-12. Other information about our programs: Extended Day program, International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, full-participation athletic program (66 teams from Middle School through Varsity), two campuses, International Studies program for Middle and Upper School students, 10:1 student/faculty ratio, Summer Programs.