We all know that our children are, leaps and bounds, the most important things in our lives. The…read moreinitial decision to use childcare can be stressful enough, especially once you try to narrow down the choices. I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have found Odyssey. From the beginning, Odyssey has felt like home and the employees have felt like close friends. Through every phase of my children's early life, the teachers and administrators have been overly helpful and played a major role. They quickly lifter the "day care guilt" off of my shoulders. I'm confident that while my kids aren't with me, they are learning, playing, and socially interacting in a way they would not be if at home. Plus, if I'm actually curious about what my kids are up to, I can just log into the camera system and see for myself. I have teachers that have moved on in their careers, yet still check in on me and my kids. I owe Odyssey a big thanks for all they do.

Ardent Preschool and Daycare at Trace Crossings has been a solid choice for our family. The staff…read moreis professional, dependable, and clearly experienced. Teachers are attentive and focused on both academics and social-emotional development. Communication with parents is reliable and transparent. The facility is consistently clean, well-maintained, and organized. The program is structured, which has helped our child stay engaged and progress. For the quality of care, education, and consistency provided, Ardent offers strong value. You're not just paying for supervision, but for a safe, organized environment with intentional teaching. We would recommend Ardent to families looking for a dependable, high-quality preschool or daycare.

We LOVE Ardent... where do I begin?! The facility is immaculate and the curriculum for each class…read moreroom is organized, thoughtful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. The staff is so friendly and they love our kids SO well. The director is always present and readily available. Their security measures keep my mind at ease throughout the day. My kids have only been there for 2 weeks and I can tell they love it. My toddler tells me she's ready for school in the mornings and comes home with new skills each day. And they don't leave the infants out! My baby is learning new things too- grabbing for bottle, feet, trying new sounds, etc. Thank you Ardent!

Communication was so poor in my experience. I was annoyed when no one picked up the phone but Rana…read moredid not reach out or communicate effectively at all. I'm an easy person to please and never complain, but this was terrible. I called a few times and heard she would reach out. Still haven't.

Ardent Greystone is a great childcare option for those who live or work along the 280 corridor. We…read morewere very pleased with the care provided to our youngest son during his time here. The teachers and staff were kind and caring. Our son was well prepared for his transition to Kindergarten.

If more stars were an option, KinderCare Hoover would get all of them. We absolutely LOVE this…read morelocation. Every single teacher is happy to be there and it shows. The director Joycelyn is welcoming, informative, and caring. This entire center goes above and beyond for the kids and their families. Our daughter has learned so much from her incredible teacher, Ms. Sharon and gets daily love from the other teachers as well. It's reassuring knowing our daughter is ready for school each day, excited to see her friends, and comes home to blow our minds with whatever "new" skill she has mastered. Thank you for loving and teaching our girl!

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

From a parents perspective this a great Child care center. He has been here since he has been 2 and…read moremy son has had a wonderful experience. The teachers he has had to his teacher now all have loved on him and cared for him . Especially his teacher currently. Now as with any place during this pandemic they are working with a smaller staff . But this staff are the people who greet my child with a smile each morning and at the end of each day . So if you do consider enrolling your child you will not be disappointed . The are state licensed and I know they are of the preschools that if you are on a discount daycare plan via the state they accept that . The kids have so much fun and make many memories.

From the owner: Light House Child Development Center is a premium, state of the art, secure facility offering full…read moreservice childcare and daycare services. Our highly trained professional staff has over 100 years combined experience. The abeka pre school curriculum is taught from ages 18 months to 5 years and prepares your child to excel.

We very much appreciate MKU. When we were looking for childcare and early education options for our…read moreson, we knew MKU was our choice school upon witnessing first hand the method, the facilities, the teachers, and the diversity of the student body. As American Muslims raised in Alabama, navigating the intersectionality of our various identities was often challenging, and upon becoming parents, we wanted to ensure our son would be cared for in an environment that embraces each individual child and their unique attributes. The staff here is highly professional and caring. The facilities are clean and uncluttered. I'm continually impressed by the activities that our now 14 month old partakes in: various fruit tastings, artwork, Spanish lessons, circle time, etc...So far, despite the expense (comparable to similar facilities in the area) we are so happy with our choice and eagerly look forward to our son's continued growth and development at this school/daycare.

To any of my Hoover friends and Neighbors looking to improve your health I would highly recommend…read moreyou join the Hoover Y. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and always available to assist. The equipment is well maintained. The facility is also very clean. Give it a try.

The Hoover YMCA is always clean, well-maintained, and has a great mix of cardio equipment, weights,…read moreand fitness classes. The staff and members are friendly, which makes the environment feel welcoming and motivating. It's a great spot whether you're just getting started with fitness or already in a solid routine. They now offer 24 hour access which is a cool option. And I love sitting in the sauna after my workout!

Today was my 2 years and 9 months old daughter's discovery day, for only about 2.5 hours. I…read morereceived a voicemail from the teacher saying everything was going well and that she was doing great. When I arrived and spoke directly with her classroom teacher, she confirmed the same: my daughter struggled and cried at the beginning (which is very normal), then she relaxed, played with other children, followed directions, and participated in outdoor activities. I personally watched her playing with the other kids. However, I was shocked when the director told me they would not accept her because she "didn't adjust" and needed one-on-one attention, cuddling, and soothing, and that they are a group-teaching facility. This was very disappointing and confusing. The whole reason I enrolled my daughter in daycare is to help her adjust, learn that she is not the only child, and develop social skills appropriate for her age, especially since she has been home with me. It felt unfair to imply that I did something wrong by keeping my child at home longer. Toddlers are not supposed to come in as "ready-made" children who already know how to function perfectly in a group. That is literally what daycare is meant to help teach. Another daycare director just two blocks away told me that they usually need at least three weeks to determine whether a child truly cannot adjust. She also shared that in her 16 years of experience, she only turned away one child--and that was after a full week, not less than three hours. What made this even more disappointing is that the classroom teacher was positive and encouraging until I mentioned what the director had said. This experience felt unprofessional and inconsistent. To other parents: please enroll your children in a place that is willing to put in effort and truly support your child's development. From my experience, this facility seems to prefer only "easy" cases. I am disappointed, but thankful that this is not the only daycare in town. For my daughter, I would even change states if needed to find a place that respects her, supports her development, and does their job professionally. Open google reviews and read what parents wrote make sure you read all the reviews cause this is your child we are talking about

Please read about this facility on the DHR website before enrolling your children here. It looks…read morewonderful from the outside and they came highly reviewed by friends and family. But putting our child here almost resulted in a parent's worst nightmare due to an employee's negligence. The complaints and the deficiency reports on the DHR website are symptoms of a root cause: disorganization and poor communication. Or they just don't care. I'm not sure which one is worse. I can verify I experienced both during my child's month of enrollment here. And there are probably people who send their kids here with zero issues. I wish that was my experience, because no parent wants to leave their children in incapable hands. But I wish I had read this DHR information beforehand; I would have thought twice and my family would have avoided a lot of pain and anguish.

Terrible daycare with little to no care for children trying to adjust to a new environment. In a…read morespan of a week of her being there, they called me 3 times about her being upset. She's TWO years old. They don't call it the terrible twos for nothing. Shouldn't be in business If they can't handle a crying child. Highly DON'T recommend. They also don't have cameras for parents to watch so makes me wonder what they were doing to get her so upset. I was never called in the entire year she was at Bright Horizons in Hoover.

My family and I enjoyed having our son at Ardent! He was there for four years before he went to the…read morefirst grade this fall. I really appreciate how his teachers helped us teach him so many things like practicing good table manners, being a caring friend, how to pray and love the word of God as well as how to write his name and ENJOY READING! Totally recommend parents to give Ardent a try!

Great childcare option with a loving church community. Check it out if you need infant care!read more

From the owner: We provide full-time care for infants 6 weeks to 12 months! With our low teacher to child ratio and…read moreour intimate setting, we deliver care that is as close to home as you will find in the area! Come see our happy little place!