Zero if I could--this place has continuous licensing issues and incompetent staff. The equipment…read moreand classrooms are not safe.

We could not be happier with the care our son receives here! The staff is very kind, attentive and…read moretruly dedicated to create a nurturing environment. Our child looks forward to go every day and has made a wonderful progress both socially and academically. Communication is excellent with regular updates and photos which gives a peace of mind throughout the day. Highly recommend this child care center to any parent looking for a supportive and enriching place for their little ones. Secasting Karalalota, New Market

Finding the right childcare as a first time parent is a daunting task, but we couldn't have been…read morehappier at Little Owlets. So much that my child spent 4 great years at Owlets and we all cried a bit when we moved out of state and had to leave. I can't say enough about the warm, family-like environment. Teachers and classmates became a second family for my child, and families were really encouraged to get to know each other through events and gatherings. It felt like Owlets was a support system even outside of school hours. We loved the balance between structure and free play and really felt like Little Owlets prepared my daughter very well socially and knowledge-wise for kindergarten - the transition to elementary school was a breeze. My child LOVED the Montessori-inspired activity time and still talks about it. And there were so many creative and fun activities - cooking, yoga....We loved that outdoor time was emphasized in all but the worst weather and the kids got in quality outside play and exercise time. Oh, and the food was so good - I found myself envious of my child's lunches.

Where do I start? First of all, what I love about this…read morechildcare is the setting: it's on the main floor (not in the basement) with lots of windows and glass doors. That was the first thing on my list when I was searching for a childcare for my son. CHECK! I personally observed the providers and how they take care of my child and other children. Happy to put another CHECK right here! Aliya and Lola are very patient and nurturing. They have plenty of teaching materials and incorporate lessons into play every day. The 'Little Owlets" is my number one choice in the area! Oh, almost forgot - the food is all homemade and very delicious! I asked to try :)

We can't recommend CCM enough. We have sent our son for PreK and Before/Aftercare. The owners are…read morehands-on and take the time to get to know each child and their needs. They have a well-rounded approach to teaching that includes manners while allowing the kids to have fun and make friends. Not only did he come out of PreK well prepared for Kindergarten, but he loved the teachers and staff at CCM.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the children's center of Monrovia to anyone. I worked there for…read moreseveral years and am still to this day messed up from my experience. I don't even know how to begin. I think I'll start with #1, verbal abuse from bosses. Almost every day I worked, I was verbally abused. The expectations were through the roof, and you were never good enough. No matter how hard you tried, how much work you did, you were never recognized and always criticized. They had a way of making you feel like the lowest piece of dirt on this planet, yet never thought the problem was them. For years I didn't recognize this as abuse, and worked myself to death trying to win their approval. It took me years to gain the courage to speak my mind of how much this affected me. I was watched by them 24/7 on the cameras, and every move I made was criticized. I was screamed at for giving a child a tissue to wipe their bottom when we were out of toilet paper. I had a broom ripped out of my hand and screamed at for not sweeping the floors "properly." On my last day, I was screamed at and demeaned in front of my entire class, because I didn't make the 4 year old children stand perfectly straight in a line while washing hands. I walked out the door and never looked back because I finally realized I didn't deserve to be treated this way. I had many other teachers who worked there contact me about how terrible they were treated during their time there as well. One teacher was extremely depressed and actually mentioned suicide to me at one point because of her treatment there (I have messages to prove this if anyone thinks this is a lie). They mentally affected many people with this treatment. The turnover rate is absolutely atrocious, and they don't realize it's because of them. #2, unrealistic expectations from the children. They were expected to sit criss cross apple sauce every morning without moving for a 45 minute circle, 3 year olds were expected to be writing multiple papers a day, standing in line perfectly straight with arms behind their back, and more. Children screamed at for not tracing papers properly. Kids were not allowed to be KIDS. When I went to my next school, I saw children doing fun activities on the carpet, playing together, having fun, and realized this is how it is supposed to be. I had constant anxiety everyday going into work, wondering what I would be yelled at for next. Once I was yelled at for leaving 5 minutes early and not sharpening pencils. Every time anything happened, it was a hunt to find out who did it so that person could be screamed at. And if you ever "talked back", YOU were out of line. I walked on eggshells, afraid everyday. You were expected to just be the punching bag every day. My mental health was at an all time low. Now years later, I still carry some habits I learned from them, but I've learned now just how toxic this place was. I am now absolutely flourishing at a new preschool where I've never once been yelled at or even so much as told I was doing anything wrong. I'm a fantastic teacher and I was never the problem. They were. I've had dozens of parents tell me I am an amazing teacher who's changed their child's life. I cannot recommend anyone to put themselves through what I went through. I didn't write this review to get attention, or to stop their business from being successful, I wrote it for my own peace of mind to finally speak up what was kept inside for so long. And to hopefully warn others of my experience. Thank you.

Our two kids have attended for a while and both love it. There is something special about this…read moreplace and the love the teachers and staff have for the kids. You feel it when you walk in.

We've had a great experience with the infant - 18 month classes and the 3-prek classes so far…read more Every single teacher has been kind, wonderful about communication and supportive of our kids. When our second kiddo started at 4 months, I was really struggling with returning to work. But the baby also wasn't sleeping well and we were all struggling. His teachers got him to nap independently and helped our family get to a good place. I'm so glad our family found CCCS.