I loved them when my son went here from 2016-2018! Such a nice homey but school environment and the…read moreteachers were so great.

Disclaimer: I am a Y employee of the main Y organization. For this review purpose I am any other…read morenew mom, paying parent of the day care. And yes, I give it 5 stars. Here's why: 1: location - I'm a 5 min drive away from home/15 min walk and 10 min drive from work. It matters. A lot! Carrying 3+ bags everyday: purse, lunch, pump, diaper bag, big baby in carrier, you know sometimes I stop home first to drop it off before picking him up, and I still hate getting up early, and babies make you late to everything, so it's good to be close. (Little after the Thayer/Hope Split- parking is on the street, so not great, but always find a spot) 2: great staff: even as technical co-employees, I had never been to the site prior to needing childcare, I had just met the director. But being there as a mom, it doesn't matter if we work for the same org or not, I want a great, safe, caring place for my kid- which this place is at every turn. I've been a Y girl for 14+ years all around New England, so I knew there were good odds, that's what we do, but not everywhere is great honestly. However, the director and the infant staff are fantastic (I haven't met the toddler or preschool staff yet) 3. Cloth diapers: yes, I'm that girl with the cloth diapers and the glass bottles. All were welcome and not a problem. I know especially the cloth isn't welcome everywhere. Don't know why, I'm the one dealing with the poop at home.

I will start this review by saying - if you're not even sure if you want a kid, but might someday -…read morestop reading, get yourself on the waitlist NOW, and then come back and finish reading.   Every time we talk about moving, I can't bring myself to pull the trigger because I don't want to take my son out of this amazing early learning center, and I have no idea how we would ever find a daycare that compares?!!!  So much stems from the awesome owners, who employ and develop a great staff, and promote a culture of client satisfaction. We are so taken care of here, our feedback is frequently requested.  Any questions I've had, are answered within hours - day or night.  And I have to give Jamie, the Director, major props because not only is she cool, calm, and collected with great communication skills, but she's also fashionable, stunning, and super funny. In addition to the amazing employees and the beautiful and bright space, this is a quick list of what I love so much about A Child's University: *It is accredited - It is extremely difficult to achieve and maintain academic accreditation.  It shows in all levels of the education. Yes, even my 11 month old had a daily curriculum they follow including themes, art projects, science, math, and health/motor skills. *Daily art projects.  Yep, even in the baby room, they do art! *They exceed the state's teacher ratio standards by staffing more educators in each room than the state requires.  Full time educators have their degree. *It's clean.   *They play music entering and leaving the building, and in the baby room. *They use an app that sends push notifications so I know the minute my son goes down for a nap, has a wet diaper, and how much of his lunch he ate (or threw on the floor as the case may be). *They send several pictures daily and have a live stream camera. *They have a nurse on staff daily. *The staff is so loved, and in return they shower our babies with love.  It makes me smile to see all of the love notes and gifts that the teachers received.

If you're one of the many who have to head back to work with a new baby in tow, then you know…read morethere's nothing more nerve-wracking than placing your brand new darling in someone else's hands. You worry about whether your baby will like the caretaker...whether s/he will like them more than you...whether they will care for your baby as well as you could...and whether they will be kind enough to not tell you that they witnessed your baby's first word/crawl/gurgle/etc. If you're also in tune to the importance of early childhood education, you likely also want to know whether they follow the standards for care and that they are fostering your child's social, emotional, and educational learning and expanding your baby's gross motor skills. Whew. It's exhausting, thinking about all those things...and, as a new parent, I thought of all those and more when trying to decide where to enroll our daughter. A Child's University was seriously one of, if not the, best place we could imagine. Each and every day, she loves going to 'school'. I also love that she can grow there and maintain continuity, as the school goes up until Kindergarten. I have full confidence that she will develop mentally, socially, and emotionally under their watch. They do wonderful craft projects, even with the teensy babies, and every time I pick her up she is happily playing with the various toys or other children - always with one or more of the teachers sitting watchfully. All of this allows you, the parent, to feel good about the fact that your child is engaged all day long. And, while they do have a ton of rules and protocols to follow, I know all are done with safety in mind. The teachers are outstanding. I am not joking when I say that a primary concern of mine is whether they will be sensitive to the conflicting emotion caused by leaving your baby with another caretaker. For that kindness, and for the kindness they show to my daughter each and every day, they get an A+ in my book.

We love Children's workshop! Our child has been there since 6 months old (now 3) and we've had a…read moregreat experience. The staff is very caring and my child looks forward to going . Their hours are great too for 2 working parents!

This school has potential, but only if they hire a quality director. The current Director (Rachel)…read moredoesn't even have experience in childcare. She only has a job because she is dating one of the higher-ups son. The Director will constantly gossip with her employees and talk about employees with other employees and start drama between them. it is extremely unprofessional and causes hostile work environment. when the Director gets called out, she doubles down and lies saying that the accusations aren't true and she doesn't know what you're talking about. it is to the point where she is letting employees go who she knows well stand up to her and spread the truth about her. The Director does not want the word getting out that she is the cause of the workplace drama so she is "cleaning house". it's a shame because the children are the ones who are suffering. they are becoming attached to teachers then having to get used to new staff over and over again. even with $1000 hiring incentive bonus on the website nobody wants to work there.

My son has been going to It's a small world for about 2 years. He has thrived academically and…read moresocially. He is 4 years old and is practicing math, writing and reading skills at home because they are constantly teaching him these skills. He can be timid and have separation anxiety, but they always have patience with him when he is having an off day. I would recommend this daycare to anyone who is looking.

There aren't enough words to describe how much I appreciate what Its A Small World has done for…read moremyself and my family. Over the years my family has trusted Detra and her staff with the care of my own two children an addition to my other nieces and nephews. My family began its relationship with the IASW when my niece, now 13, was just two years old. when I became a mother 7 1/2 years ago, I knew right away that IASW was the perfect fit even if it meant I would have to drive 25 minutes each way every morning to bring my daughter to school. IASW contributed immensely to not only the social and emotional development of my daughters but also academically, leaving them both well prepared for Kindergarten. In the last 7 years I have referred at least 7-10 other families and will continue to refer as I know how passionate Detra, Sam and the other staff are about the children and have only had wonderful experiences in our tenure there. I highly recommend IASW to anyone looking for a daycare for their little ones.

Aka was so amazing with my two daughters. They are the most caring staff. The daycare was clean,…read moresafe, and most of great with all the children. the owner Ms Darlene is so sweet. Ms Rosie is the best and the staff is truly great!!! Would def recommend this daycare and staff to everyone!!!

Both my son and daughter have been a part of AKA and it has truly felt like a second family to us…read more The teachers go above and beyond with the love and care they show our kids. My son recently graduated and received an award for breaking out of his shell - a moment that touched our hearts and showed us how much the staff believed in him. My daughter learns, sings, and dances with so much joy in a positive environment the staff has created. Our family will be forever grateful for the love and care the staff has given our kids. We love you all at AKA and we are blessed to be a part of your family!!!

#DrDaycareCumberland We couldn't recommend enough! The…read morestaff is amazing with our 2 daughters (infants and preschool). Ms Emily and ms Ashley in infants are amazing, patient and organized with all the scheduling needed for our little one! The preschool teacher ms Kelsey has been amazing for our daughter's development going above and beyond to not only follow the daycare curriculum but also adding in some other tools needed for our preschooler! The center wouldn't be the way it is without their amazing leaders, Ms Tiffany and Ms Hailey! They have alwsys been available to answer any questions or concerns my wife and I have. We couldn't be happier!

Dr. Day Care Cumberland is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Our son Mason has loved this place since day one! My…read morewife and I can't say enough good stuff about this place. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great care for their little ones.

Amazing experience after having a really bad experience pre covid with one preschool and then a…read morereally bad experience with the place we moved to before covid Miss peg Miss Peggy Kristin and miss Terri made us feel right at home our little Liam has grown bounds being there tte last year and change and our lives are forever changed by the nurturing and loving and diverse atmosphere they all provided miss Cynthia and miss cece are areal asset to this program and we will miss you all more than you know

We have loved Kids Play. They are also so welcoming and willing to work with you when you need them…read moremost. The facility is clean, organized and filled with lots of fun. Thanks Kids Play for making me feel safe and at ease knowing my kids are well looked after while I am at work!

My son has attended Wonderkids for the last year. He is 14 months now. He is happy to go there and…read moreis always excited to see his teachers. The staff are just as excited to see him when he arrives and as a mom, that always makes you feel better when dropping them off. Wonderkids is also very accommodating of my husband's changing schedule which I am very grateful for. We have been happy with our choice of Wonderkids as our daycare provider!

If I could give them zero stars I would. The staff is unbelievably rude. Mary Lou is just looking…read morefor her next paycheck, she doesn't truly care about the children. It's hard to find good people to care for your kids but anything is better than this place. You will constantly worry about your children if you send them to this center. Don't waste your time. Save your money and hire a nanny or find a better center. Not to mention everything is seriously outdated! Do better people!!