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.

In my experience, this daycare demonstrated a profoundly disappointing lack of sanitation and…read moreprofessionalism. The classrooms and restrooms appeared consistently unhygienic, reflecting a troubling disregard for basic cleanliness standards expected in childcare. Leadership was equally disconcerting--marked by poor judgment, dismissiveness, and an alarming lack of accountability. Parents seeking a safe, well-managed environment should exercise considerable caution

From the owner: We are a Christian Learning Center focusing on children ages 3 months- 5 years old. We welcome…read morechildren ages 3 months to 5 years old, offering a healthy balance of play, academics, and Bible-based lessons. Using the Creative Curriculum, our teachers plan hands-on, engaging experiences tailored to each child’s stage of development. Every day is filled with meaningful learning, discovery, and joy. To keep things fresh and exciting, children also visit our Sensory/Activity Room once a week. It’s a special space designed to give them a change of scenery from the classroom while exploring movement, textures, creativity, and play in new ways. What truly sets us apart is our heart. On the first Monday of each month, we gather for Chapel to remind our children just how much God loves them and to help plant seeds of kindness, gratitude, and faith.

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!

Very professional and the kids love their teachers! As a grandmother I highly recommend.read more

They are terrible at communicating, close early all the time and now they're changing (reducing!)…read moretheir hours for the next 3 months with a 4 day notice. What working parent can pick their child up by 4:30 M-T and by 3:30 on Friday? If we wanted that, we'd do MDO. Also, they send children home for no reason and only text and don't call. They are short staffed and do not promote children to the next class timely. They are poorly managed and I would give zero stars if I could.

I visited this organization a few days ago for a tour and to learn more about the services they…read moreoffer. I was i highly impressed--especially with the work they do in the domestic violence space.

From the owner: YWCA Central Alabama is a nonprofit social justice organization dedicated to eliminating racism,…read moreempowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Founded in 1903, the YW works at the intersection of race and gender. Our programs and services address systemic disparities and respond to the needs of women and their families. We provide community housing, domestic violence services and have a nationally accredited child development program. Shop at My Sister's Closet. Get GED and workforce development classes at YWCA Family Resource Center in Woodlawn.