I am going to leave out emotion in this review and give that facts from our experience with this…read morecenter. Our 3 year old son started in June and at first everything was going well. A few weeks after he started I noticed one of the teachers he was with was very rude to myself and my husband which had me concerned that she might not be treating the kids nicely. At the same time, my son started hating going to school. He cried every day and begged us not to go. He also started to have a huge aversion to using the bathroom and when he started there he was 90% potty-trained. About a week or two went by and my husband and I came to pick our son up and found him in the middle of the classroom crying hysterically and the teacher was nowhere to be found. She came in from another classroom after a minute or two and we could tell she was very upset. When we questioned her, she said that the kids had clogged up the toilet with toys while my son was going to the bathroom. While she was explaining to us why she was so stressed, a little girl came up to ask her something and she snatched the toy out of her hand and yelled "ahhh" in frustration. I immediately took my son out of the classroom and went straight to the Director. We explained the situation to the Director and thought she handled it well. This was a Friday and on Monday she let us know she looked at the footage and the teacher would leave the kids for periods of times and was not speaking nicely to the kids so she let her go. About 3 weeks ago we started getting notified that we would have to sign an incident report because our son hit or scratched someone (usually because they were fighting over a toy or other typical 3 year old interactions). We moved to the area in May and he did not have any of these behaviors the first several months at The Learning Center or at his previous school so it came as a surprise to us. We talked with the Assistant Director multiple times and asked what language they were using so we could stay consistent. We started to see an increase in incidents when they started sending our son home because of the behavior. He knew that if he could go home if he was physical. I bought a book of positive reinforcement ideas and redirection, went through every page and marked which ones I thought would work best for him, and wrote a page worth of other ideas to help redirect him. We tried to go above and beyond but felt we were getting very little support on their end. In my conversation with the Director we asked what she thought the issue was and she said, "I think there were just a lot of little boys born at the same time and it's hard for the teacher to deal with them. The one boy who started these behaviors is no longer here but the others learned from him. I can't have my staff getting hit or crying in the middle of the room. We need to get them back on track." She also told us that the kids did not act like that when other staff were in the room. I want to make it clear that we DO NOT condone the behaviors my son was exhibiting. We are constantly trying to teach our kids that being kind is the best thing and we never hurt people physically (gentle hands, etc.). I also don't like writing a review like this. It doesn't feel good. There are several staff there who are absolutely wonderful and they don't deserve to be lumped into this poor review. I want other parents who are considering this center, which is very costly, to know our experience so they can make the best decision for their family.

From the owner: The Learning Experience is a leading daycare in Williamsburg providing infant care, toddler…read moredaycare, preschool, and pre-k programs for children ages six weeks to six years. Families searching for dependable child care in Williamsburg trust our safe, nurturing classrooms and engaging early childhood education programs. Our proprietary curriculum supports kindergarten readiness through hands on learning, STEM activities, music, fitness, and social emotional development. From infant daycare and toddler programs to private preschool and after school care in Williamsburg, our experienced teachers deliver structured learning, enrichment programs, and reliable child care near Williamsburg for working families.

Wise Scholar's Greenbrier is by far the best daycare I have came across since my grandsons birth…read more My grandson has been to 2 other daycares prior to his becoming a Scholar. They are very attentive, supportive, and always treat you like you are family from the moment you walk in the door and not just as a parent or guardian of an attendant. It could be your first time walking in there and they will greet you with a warm and welcoming smile. They keep you up to date with their app that tells you how often your child is changed, incidents (if any), meals, etc. The staff is quick to respond to any questions or concerns you have. They have a great environment that is always clean and full of fun activities for the kids and even families from time to time. If your looking for a dependable and great environment to bring your little angel Wise Scholars is the place!

I don't even know where to begin--Wise Scholar Greenbrier is hands down the best daycare in the…read more757! My grandson absolutely loves it. The staff is incredible--caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to the children. I also love the app that provides live updates throughout the day, so you can stay connected with your little scholar at all times. The structured learning environment is impressive, and the uniforms make all the kids look so neat and adorable. I couldn't be happier with our experience! The Bynum's love it!!!!!!!

Kekay has been absolutely amazing for my child! I was very nervous putting her into a program after…read morebeing a SAHM for 21 months. She has grown very independently and has progressed in so many ways in such a short amount of time. You can tell they care for the children and the parents concerns. I also love how active they are with the kids every week. It's always something new going on for them and it keeps it fun. 100% recommend for your little!

From the owner: For ages 2-5, class 9-12 with early drop off and late pick up available…read more A love for learning happens when you're having fun. Our holistic approach in and out of the classroom, helps our students blend knowledge with real-life situations. Empathy and conflict-resolution is top-of-mind when we teach and our global inclusion, music infusion, and movement-based teaching invite questions to broaden the understanding of self and others. Curriculum Our curriculum is uniquely designed by experts around the world. We use a holistic teaching method as we introduce students to: Global Awareness Introduction to Languages Sports Dance Yoga Mindfulness Letters & Numbers Shapes & Colors Composers & Music Animals Art Story Telling Countries & Cultures The program runs with the public school year September - June. Register today!

My son attended here for almost 7 months from March to October of 2019. He was in the infant…read morenursery and loved it. I personally had good experiences with the teachers and owner. I can't speak to any changes that may have happened since then, but I would definitely recommend checking them out.

Close early or for days with little to no notice! Never take accountability for anything wrong that…read moremay occur or the unexpected closings (nothing is ever their fault). I don't know how the State of Virginia's Department of Social Services allows this place to stay open. 100% Not Recommended!

Wildwood Academy is affordable, hands-on, clean/ tidy, and I'm so glad we found them. The owners…read morewere kind, down-to-earth, and willing to listen to my past experiences and answer all of my questions. They have small ratios for kids to have the ultimate learning experience and every time I've been in, I see them playing on the floor with the kiddos. Definitely recommend giving them a try if you are looking for a safe, happy place for your kids!

From the owner: At Wildwood Academy, our Mission is to provide personalized childcare focused on the highest…read morequality of care and education of children. Our children are valued as individuals and will learn through discovery and experimentation. Furthermore, they will experience a caring, warm, and safe environment to develop socially, physically, emotionally, and cognitively under the care and guidance of highly trained professionals and within a faith-based approach to child development. We aim to nurture children's God-given talents in an environment where learning is fun, so that the love of learning is the foundation for your child's life.

AVOID TAKING YOUR CHILD HERE! I'm online and I run into a video of a mother being devastated…read morebecause she took her child to the day care early that day with her hair all done up and no cuts. When she picks her up from this daycare she's all cut up in her face, neck, etc and her hair is completely taken out and a mess. If I were this mom I'd want justice and their excuse was she did it to her self... poor as hell, poor family and child they have to go through this because the people you pay don't do their jobs.

After becoming a first time mom and returning back to work I was worried about leaving my daughter…read moreat a day care facility. But then someone recommended Taja to me. She truly loves children and what she does. I felt relieved knowing that she was in good hands in the comfort of my home. Taja will do house hold chores as well as take daily notes on your child's progress of the day. I can't forget about Taja's friendly face and respectful attitude.