After being a stay-at-home mom for a year and a half, I made the decision to enroll my daughter in…read moredaycare. I wanted her to learn, interact with other children, build her fine and gross motor skills, spend time outdoors, and be exposed to new people and environments outside of myself. Finding the right daycare in Columbus, GA, however, was not easy. Many places didn't meet my expectations, had no openings, or couldn't accommodate our dietary needs. We don't eat beef or pork, and my daughter requires lactose-free milk. When I discovered Clarian Child Place & Learning Center, I knew it was the right fit before our tour even ended. I was immediately impressed by their security, their willingness to accommodate our dietary restrictions, and the warm, welcoming staff. The children were all smiles, the parents had nothing but positive things to say, and the director at the time, Ms. Kami, made both my daughter's and my own transition seamless. I left with complete peace of mind. My daughter's one-year-old teachers, Ms. Shanice Wheeler and Mrs. Shiara Jones, were truly outstanding. They love and care for their students as if they were their own. In just six months, my daughter was already reciting her ABCs, counting from 1-10, answering "what's 1+1," and learning so much more. I was amazed at how much she was retaining! Beyond academics, they created a fun, joyful classroom environment. My daughter came home singing and dancing every day--"Baby Bumblebee" quickly became our car ride anthem, thanks to Ms. Shanice! I was genuinely sad when she moved up to the Toddler 2's class because we loved them so much. Now, in the Toddler 2's with Mrs. Erica, my daughter continues to thrive. Mrs. Erica is phenomenal--she responds quickly to any messages, keeps me informed, and creates engaging homework projects. She's creative, organized, and supportive, even helping with potty training. Since joining her class, my daughter has been reading books, identifying animals, speaking more clearly, and forming full sentences. We truly love Clarian. This daycare has become a part of our village, and I wouldn't recommend any other place. The staff are exceptional, caring, and take their roles seriously. From the new director, Mrs. Adedolapo (Dola), to the assistant director, Ms. Angelica, and the rest of the team, everyone is welcoming and dedicated. Clarian Child Place & Learning Center is exactly where you want your child to be!

Bethesda Child Cate Center is a wonderful center with caring staff and helpful administrators. All…read more4 of my children have attended the center and I am very thankful for the love and care they received.

I would strongly encourage not to put your child here. I dealt with the unthinkable this week. My 4…read moremonth old baby came home with injuries from daycare. He had a gash on his elbow and a bruise on his ear. The next day I called the director and was told "the teacher noticed his elbow but not the bruise. He probably rolled in the crib and hit his head on the side". If a 4 month old was developmentally capable of rolling so hard as to bruise themselves, I'm sure there would have been a lot of crying. So someone should've noticed. Secondly, the parent should always be notified of any kind of injury. The director, Kim Smith, was very dismissive and acted like she didn't care at all. If this wasn't abuse, it was certainly neglect. After withdrawing my child, she implied it was somehow my fault for not inspecting my child there at pick up and notifying the teacher then. But per their policy (which I was not informed of when registering him), parents are not allowed in the classroom. You are made to stand at the door and then leave when your child is handed to you. The teacher did rudely confront me about this policy after I attempted to change my sons diaper. The reason behind this rule being germs on shoes, however all the employees walk from the parking lot straight into the room. So where was I supposed to inspect him at? I asked to see video footage from the room, and I was told there are no cameras (when their website clearly states they have cameras placed around the facility for safety). Not to mention the teachers would be sitting around talking and gossiping while multiple babies were crying. So please do not trust this daycare with your babies.

One of the best experiences I've ever had with my kids. The owner takes great care of the kids and…read morekeeps the center very clean. Prices are the most competitive in Columbus Ga.

We had a bad experience at this center some years ago. I had recently moved into the area and…read moreenrolled my daughter who had just turned 3. I received daily complaints about her behavior and suggestions from the owner and her daughter. They suggested that I put my 3 year old on medication and change her diet to change her behavior. As a special education teacher, I was very aware of my daughters behavior and I had also owned two daycares previously in New Jersey. It's unfortunate that neither of them had the educational background to know that you cannot diagnose nor treat a 3 year old with ADHD. The way that you treat the symptoms is with constant rewards and or consequences. Which I encouraged them to do but they did not. It's unfortunate that they lack the knowledge base to ensure the proper education for all students enrolled.

My son loves it when "Cowboy Roy" comes to visit the kids. My daughter, not so much. Weird.read more

My kids love Miss Nancy and her crew at Kids Network on Weems Road. They are so professional ,…read morepatent with the kids and always have them excited to come back .

they advised they had openings... went to visit and tour and they didn't have anything available…read more that's fine, but i don't get paid to be there so don't waste my time. And it smelled terrible. also fine to an extent, it's a daycare after all. please don't pretend like you don't smell it though because if that's the case it always smells like that and ya'll never know when it time to change a child's diaper. Is it diaper changes on a schedule or something

I love Childcare Network and my kids love them also. They really care for the kids. It's a great…read moredaycare.

Nasty, unsanitary center. Director is rude and employees are unexperienced and ghetto. Dont put…read moreyour child in this center as they dont know much about child development and your child will stay sick.

Polka dots has exceeded my expectations when it comes to a daycare center. Ms. Denise is one of the…read moresweetest people I have ever met in my life. I can tell she really cares about my daughter and it is comforting to know that while I am at work, my daughter is being looked after. She is teaching my daughter sign language and at the age of 3, she knows 60 words. Every time my daughter comes home, she is constantly telling me about her day with Ms. Denise and the other children at Polka Dots. In the mornings, my daughter rushes us to take her to school. The director there, Ms. Caroline, she is always helping out and making sure the kids there are comfortable. I remember going in for a tour and she stopped the tour to make sure one of the kids was ok. He was crying wildly and wanted his parents. I believe it was his first or second day there.. She told him to come along with us on the tour and got him to stop crying. Now when I see the little boy, he is always smiling and playing. Parents, PLEASE TAKE YOUR KIDS HERE!! This is coming from a parent who was constantly scared of taking her own child to a daycare center. I would recommend this place to everyone I know!

Do not send your child here! The director is NEVER there. The caregivers do not give your child…read moremedications if they are to have them. The director is running a very shady business and I do not believe the food amounts are enough for a child. They throw foods together in one bowl and hand it to a child such as one orange in a bowl of lucky charms. They do not have a structured curriculum and barely take the kids outside.

Exact Care Homecare in Columbus Ga, offered me a sense of relief when my dad got sick. Ms Michelle…read morewas very helpful with our needs for home care to our dad in his home. She explained her service in detail and she provided us with a knowl staff member to assist our dad back to his normal she. She is always there to provide fill in caregiver when needed. We appreciate her.

Ms. Smith is very Unprofessional. Understand that if they are late or not there for an entire day,…read moreyou are getting charged for a full day regardless. We had questions before payment was rendered and because we wanted to know what we were paying for as far as hours and the time they were there before we paid, apparently she didn't want to be questioned. Mind you she was rarely on time. It was always Im leaving another patient but I'm on my way, but we're paying for specific times.On top of that she didn't reach out to let someone know they were not coming and left my Grandmother in the home alone for an entire day. Anything could have happened. Super unprofessional! If she cared about the care of the elderly, leaving a patient in a home by themselves without notifying the family would have never happened. Lastly, she cancelled our contract last minute without a notice because she said we failed to pay which is false. The first time we were late, not due to funds, my Aunt just forgot (human error) and this last time we needed answers to our questions as to why it was so high when they were only there half a day, didn't come at all, or were late. her policy states she needs a 14 day notice before cancellation. She gave us no notice and now we're scrambling to find care for my Grandmother! COMMUNICATION needs to be worked on!