As I sit here and read reviews of area child care facilities that I have personally visited, it is…read moreclear to me this particular location is not fit for children ages let's say 5-12 as they are not being suitably attended to. What is the child to adult ratio? Kids are running about and not being reprimanded. Yes, I was there long enough to observe such behavior. As to the reviews, I believe everyone is intitled to their opinion! But these issues should've been addressed by management and not taken lightly rather than unjustly dismiss a Child from your care center. Who is in charge? Management or your so called teachers? Thank you Mr. and Mrs. M for your honest views of this facility sorry you had such a poor experience! Thanks for the opportunity to submit my opinion and keep my kids from attending in the future!

My son started at TLC around his second birthday. He at the time had a very small vocabulary and…read morenot much interaction with other children. Within a few weeks, my son was thriving socially and coming home with a much stronger vocabulary. The teachers have always been amazing and loving to my son. They really put in effort to make sure the environment is focused on teaching, manners and behaved free play. The lesson plans are followed through with just enough time for indoor and outdoor play. This daycare ( I call it school because of its high focus of learning) would be a perfect fit for a parent wanting best for their children, educationally and socially. As much as I want my child to be smart, I also want him to be a well rounded- good person and the learning connection has the same goal in mind for each child. If your looking for a facility and unsure, make an appointment with the leadership at TLC and i am hopeful you will leave with your child enrolled. My son looks forward to going and they do a great job on making learning fun. GREAT staff, awesome meals, perfect place to leave and be comfortable knowing your child is in good hands.

The Goddard school in Ashland provides a superior educational experience. The environment is…read morecheerful, well lit, clean and welcoming. We could not be more happy with the curriculum based environment and felt that our oldest child was more than prepared for Kindergarten. The school is full of friendly faces and we are constantly referring this location to friends, family, and neighbors. We are thankful to be a part of the Goddard family!

After visiting many daycares in the Greater Richmond area, I was (& continue to be) very impressed…read morewith the extremely professional manner in which this Goddard school is run. My son started in the firefighters classroom (older infants) and he really loves his amazing teachers! The teachers here are committed to education; they are very attentive to his mood, his health and are helping him develop new skills every day. I was shocked that (at about 10 months) he actually started using sign language that they were teaching him! My 1 year old is always happy & smiling when I drop him off and pick him up.I highly recommend this Goddard School location. There is no better feeling than knowing your child is comfortable, happy and learning while you are at work all day.

I have three kids and been molding my kids at leafspring for 7 years! Staff is great, we have…read moregained great friends with employees and other parents. Staff are consistently are cheerful, love their job and always work with all kids. At a reasonable cost the best investment is my kids and leafspring worth every penny. My favorite is the phone app where staff send pictures with my kids throughout the day is also why we recommend leafspring.

From the owner: Our teachers, staff, and administrators work every day to bring out the best in each child. With…read moreour proprietary curriculum, PLAYWORKS®, and our leadership program, INSPIRED, we help young students grow with a love learning. From ages 6 weeks to 12 years, we encourage all of our students to learn through play!

Amazing childcare! They have video system so you can see your child and an app so your connected…read morewith the teachers at all times. Food and diapers are also provided. They have activities throughout the week including Friday spirit weeks. Everyone is always nice and welcoming!

My daughter attended this day care for a short time due to us moving, but we were extremely pleased…read morewith the care she received here and how much like family it felt. The entire staff from leadership to teachers were welcoming, kind, caring, and knew me and my daughter by name even in her short time here. So grateful for then!!

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.

I have had two children go through the program from six months of age on. The teachers are…read morephenomenal. All have masters degrees and years of experience, but also truly care for and love your children. Just the right mix of nurture and education. Lots of flexibility in scheduling also, with early morning and extended day options.

From the owner: Derbyshire Preschool is a Christian-based preschool serving children 6 months through PreK. in…read moreRichmond, Virginia and surrounding areas. Using principles of interactive play that is developmentally appropriate, we provide a loving and welcoming environment to ultimately prepare each child for kindergarten and beyond!

Parents beware: if you have joint legal custody with another parent and a court custody order in…read morewriting, this facility will not take that into consideration. Not only will they enroll your child with only one parent's consent and refuse to un-enroll upon receiving information that the other parent requests to not have their child attend, they will not reply to ANY emails senr to the director or corporate office for copies of any paperwork regarding your child. They also have no regard for CDC Covid-19 recommendations- there is only ONE member of a staff ever seen with a mask, and it is normally around her neck. In the morning, all children besides infants/toddlers are in ONE classroom with an incredible disregard for student:teacher ratio based on the age of the yongest child.

Both of our boys go here and have been going for years. The staff treats them like family and my…read moreboys love going to Skipwith. Very clean and they do follow all Covid guidelines.

Our family feels incredibly fortunate to have found Robots and Mud Pies and to have been part of…read morethe RAMPP family for four amazing years from 2021-2025. Both of our kids gained invaluable knowledge, experiences, and skills that went above and beyond a "typical preschool". Everything from the compassionate and creative teachers to the incredible daily communication and numerous family events the school hosted were all top notch. Our family truly couldn't have asked for a better early education for our children. While we'll miss going to RAMPP everyday now that our youngest is moving on to elementary school, the solid foundation our kids received is a permanent part of their lives forever. Thank you RAMPP! Cheers to many more years of satisfied families and children who are more than ready to start their formal schooling.

We LOVE robots and mudpies. I rave about this preschool to anyone that will listen. Our son…read morethrives here and we can't wait for our daughter to be old enough to attend in the fall. I truly think it's the best place in Richmond for kiddos 2-5. I wish my kids could go here forever. We are so thankful for the amazing staff and incredible care at this school. The kids get to learn by playing, being around other children both older and younger than them, different rooms set up for them, and the year is sort of made by the kids interest, they play outside, parents can volunteer and see how the days go, and we know all the kids and their families. It's a very safe, welcoming, and comfortable space to be. Couldn't recommend it more!