This review is for the preschool. If you are expecting an outdoor / nature school it is not nature…read more- centered under age 5. They include some things like a barn tour, and they ride a pony at the end of the year for the 4 year old class, but they aren't outside playing or incorporating outside learning. They are largely inside with ditto sheets, and doing typical preschool curriculum (ABCs, 123s), circle time, coloring on a coloring sheet, music, art and PE. That was a little disappointing and maybe I should have done more research on it. There also aren't stations in the class. They get moved to various locations like the music room, PE, library and that was not a fit for my kid. She was afraid of having to leave the classroom as a child getting used to going to school for the first time. The farm felt big for her They are also not very supportive if you have a child who regresses with the potty. They need to be 100% potty trained and must stay home if they have 2 accidents in a week. If you need an accommodation, like using a different potty in the building, that's not accommodated. Their stance on child psychology and education principles are largely old - school and not at all geared towards the child. It's more one size fits all. There is also limited time to volunteer in the class if you want, or even interact with the teachers. You drop off at the door, pick up later, and need to call the front office to schedule anything further. You don't get many updates on your child, just a "they did good or they had a hard day " if your child is out sick or for another issue, they do not check in after an extended period of time. I found that to be strange. Communication lacks as there is no email or way to communicate with parents outside a red folder with some assignments and a calendar. There is an app they use for (I think weather alerts?) but they never once updated it with any information. If you have a concern you have to call the office. They could benefit from an upgrade into the year 2024 on how to communicate with parents and use technology. For a parent with a 3 year old or 4 trying school for the first time, I can imagine communication feels very important to feel your kid is ok. I'm writing this as neutral as possible for parents to make up their own mind on if this could be a fit for their child. A huge positive is the option for half day Kindergarten when that time comes. The class sizes are also fairly small.

While I have not had a chance to visit the farm or take classes, I wanted to give them credit for…read moretheir excellent customer service. I contacted three stables in the area and all but Hazelwild gave me the runaround; requesting call backs and emails only to be told in the end that they were available for the service I was requesting. My time and effort were wasted and I ended up having no time to develop an alternate plan. However the Hazelwild staff were responsive and let me know the first time what they offered and that they were unavailable for me. I can't say how much I appreciated that.

Love them!!! Perfect for kids! Very great and friendly…read morestaff, super clean Great for all day play, snacks and drinks to buy All you need to do it sign a waiver

As a single mom, I use their Parent Night Outs every month to get some "me time." My two - 6 and 3,…read morelove to go, they look forward to that day as much as I do. They get to do something fun and different every time. And always ask if it's a Wiggle Worms weekend. The staff has been fantastic, fun and super great with my two. So grateful to them for their time and giving up a weekend night!

Two of our children had the wonderful opportunity to start their education at FPI. FPI's teachers…read moreare the dream team for preschoolers! Kind and caring, they get to know each child and take the time to gently guide them in their social, academic, and developmental skills. This school is a cooperative so every family pulls together to run the school, which gives each family the unique chance to get to know everyone. Some of my best friends in Fredericksburg were made from the FPI community. If you are looking for a school that encourages individuality, kindness, and family involvement, then FPI is for you! You will not be disappointed.

Two of our boys have attended and now our third will be beginning in September. We have been so…read moreincredibly happy at FPI. One of the other reviewers talked about the teachers being a dream team, its true. They really are spectacular with young children. They really make learning fun, as it should be for children all their lives, but especially for their first few years of school. And because it is a cooperative the parents are very involved which enriches the experience for all children.

After removing our daughter from unsafe daycare we fell in love with Breezewood of KinderCare…read more Wonderful daycare! The staff is warm and caring, and our daughter is thriving. She loves going every day and comes home happy and learning. We're so grateful for the safe, fun environment they provide

The Breezewood KinderCare is MARVELOUS! I can not say enough good things about everyone here…read more At our previous daycare, security was a big issue for us. But the system and design of this facility made us feel very comfortable leaving our child in their care. The entire staff is so welcoming, friendly, and attentive as soon as you walk in the door. Ms Wendy was always there to answer any questions we had. Communication was very clear and frequent whether by email, phone, or in person we never went uninformed. My son has learned so much from his time with Ms Jamesha and Ms Kendra. They are the sweetest and handle the kids with such kindness and patience. You definitely feel like everyone employed here actually cares about the children and this is not just a job to them. Which I think says a lot about this particular location. I will continue to recommend Breezewood KinderCare to anyone looking for exceptional child care.

Terrible security. Anyone can walk in by following in previous parent. Employees do not follow or…read moreenforce the rule of no following. The keypad security measure does not work and is not feasible during busy times as parents are complacent and let anyone follow in after for convenience.

Oo you mean by calling corporate who never responded or had yet to respond by telling the director…read moreand the assistant director and THE SAME EMPLOYEE IS STILL THERE NOT TO MENTION HER Going outside and leaving children unattended in a hallway to where other teachers found them while she was outside, so I guess we can send our kids to a school pay all this money because they keep raising the tuition because it's supposed to be a high class daycare but yet our kids are constantly coming home with bruises accident reports being left behind and hallways while they're outside getting yelled at because these teachers don't know how to do their jobs properly not to mention. Stephanie is supposed to stay away from my children yet this morning when I drop them off, she waited until she thought I left to go into the same classroom with my children, and then decided to roll her eyes as she walked out the classroom.

My toddler loves it here!! We switched my son over as infant from a not so nice in home daycare, I…read morehad immediate relief after meeting Ms. Trish and the rest of the teachers and staff. Now that I also have a 3 month old attending I can drop her off with zero anxiety knowing she's so well taken care of. Great place and amazing staff! I can't thank them enough for all they do for our littles!

I LOVE Learn N' Play. I had just started a new job and needed to find a new daycare for my son, who…read morewas 2 at the time. I came across this place on google, set up a tour, and instantly fell in love. The woman who gave me the tour told me that she used to attend Learn N Play and now worked there..that was a sign..if someone loved it that much, it had to be a great place. My 2 year old went through the 2s, 3s, 4s graduated and now still goes back throughout the week in the school agers class and he loves going there. My youngest started going at 6 weeks old and he is now 3 years old. The teachers are amazing, the staff is wonderful and I feel at ease knowing that my children are someplace safe while I am at work. I recommend this place to anyone I know with young children needing a new daycare.

Excellent school with amazing curriculum and staff. We started our youngest here when he was a…read morebaby. A++

We have officially had our children here for about a year. They have done very well for our family…read moreand the owners Gary and Lori are very professional and caring. With the current covid pandemic, our 5 year old was to attend kindergarten. Given the circumstances, not only have they been able to accommodate our needs BUT they have provided challenging learning experiences for our child that are above and beyond their standard curriculum. We cannot express our gratitude and recommend this center enough. If you have the opportunity to send your child, please know the clean, caring environment is definitely worth it.

My four children currently attend Creative Childcare. This is a great place and my children seem to…read morelove it. They do loads of arts and crafts for all of my children even my youngest. My oldest gets to go to awesome places and is so happy when I pick him up. I love the teachers! They always have reports ready for me and let me know when I need to bring something the next day. The owner is great. She greets us when we drop off the children and makes sure that we have everything we need and all of our children are super happy all the time. They all get little stickers or treats from the director when they have had a great day and did all of their work. Love this place, couldn't expect better from anywhere.

When my husband and I finally found the Harrison Road Creative Childcare Academy we were thrilled…read morebecause we had been looking for a family oriented day care center for our son for a while after having him attend some other local places that we just didn't think were a fit. At Creative Childcare the owners and staff make all the difference because it feels like one big family. Mr. and Mrs. B have done a great job in making sure that the children are having fun while they are learning in a loving atmosphere. What sets them apart is their genuine commitment to our son. They also have extra activities for him like cooking classes and music classes that they don't charge for. Our son talks about his new adventures all the time. It's so important for my husband and me to feel that our son is safe and loved, and at Creative Childcare we know he is. We have also popped in on some days that one of us gets off work early and we are always greeted warmly and are pleased to see that our son is actively doing something with other children. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. B and their staff for setting a new standard for day care in the area. It's the family place we have been looking for and we plan to spread the word so that others can know that there is such a place in our area.