Lacking Empathy and Basic Human Kindess…read more I had been hired by Kiddie Academy with the hopes and promises of advancing my career in early education only to find discrimination and cruelty. They have admitted to being against hiring males specifically and fired me as soon as they found out I had become homeless. I had worked hard for the short period I was there and gave everything they demanded as quickly and efficiently as I could just for them to terminate me for reasons out of my control. As soon as the Director, Nancy, was told I was living in hotels due to my mobile home being crashed into by a snowplow (enough to have left damage making it unlivable) she fired me. It did not matter how good of a worker I was for them, she discriminated against me due to my currently living hardships and in turn making life in general much harder after letting me go. I had even turned down other positions for this job just to be treated in this way. On top of all of this, I still have not been paid for my time there AND Nancy tried to cut down the hours I would get paid. Are these the kind of people you want teaching your kids? Lacking empathy and basic human compassion, sexist, do you really want your kids growing and learning from an environment and people like that? Trust me, if you love or care for your child, you will go elsewhere because they don't care about your child just the money they bring in.

The great care my kids received while at the center. The center is safe and secure. My kids had…read morefree time as well as organized activities.

Our family could not be happier with the staff at SEE. Our son has been enrolled for last year and…read morecan't get out of the car fast enough to get inside to see Tiffany and Ms Beth! He has thrived and made great bonds with other students. School does a fantastic job organizing out of school activities for parents and peers to play. Highly recommend

I've been sending my oldest daughter here for over a year. This has been by far the best…read morechildcare/educational experience I've had. I absolutely love the structure it provides the kids while exposing them to educational material in a fun and engaging way. For example, my daughter recently came home with a "gravity painting" which was paint dripping down a piece of paper. What a great idea!! The teachers are all so warm and friendly, which is such a comfort when leaving your child there all day. They always have smiles on their faces and are ready to be silly with them. On more than one occasion, my daughter has been sad because she "misses Miss Melissa" or "misses Miss Tiffany." I feel so lucky I found the School for Early Excellence!!

Our daughter attended Burlington Daycare from infant to pre-k and it was the best choice we ever…read moremade. The entire staff is kind and caring. We always felt our daughter was safe there, even at the height of the pandemic. The Director Jacquie and the Assistant Director Renee are hands on and kept us informed and the everything running smooth. We know our daughter is smarter and more well rounded because she went there. She made friends that she will stay close with long after they went on to Kindergarten. We were so lucky to get our daughter in here, and we would highly recommend it!

I now have two children at BDC and still feel the same way. My kids love their teachers and receive…read morereally great care.

Seasoned educators beware, this place is for young ones just out of college that want to work at a…read more"school" The owners and management staff are business sharks that have their own ways and philosophies pushed onto the new staff (especially young people just starting out) . It's not about the teachers even though they make it appear that way - sorry but daycare educators want more vacation time, a better schedule (because you have to work a 9 hour shift with an unpaid paid hour lunch break) and proper raises and bonuses (without having to move up (suck up) to management) if you are a Teacher and just want to do your job - good luck with that! Educators don't want pizza and cupcakes or staff events they want real paid time off, seniority respect, and increased vacation every year of service. When they opened their school they wanted to treat the educators well but REFUSED to look into burnout. Instead they decided to host tons of events (some being on Saturdays) and enroll children without enough staff. They also used to be opened 6:30-630 - kids never left because the tuition is so damn expensive. Kids never went home sick or missed a day because tuition is so expensive. Burnout is real and when you work long hours into the day and get few paid holidays it's really gets to you. Kiss your summer goodbye because the time off is so low that once summer comes you used up all your PTO in the winter cus you got sick or had a few things going on... 5 days that's it! Also if you're there for many years, you get the same time off package as new people. The standards are so high that you can't enjoy the children because your constantly checking off boxes, on the iPad, or dealing with " Primrose fluff" it's very hard for one human to adhere to Primrose standards. Don't even get me into the curriculum (not NAEYC) either. It's not fun if you're a free thinker or free spirit. There's no respect for seniority either. One summer I witnessed 25 staff members leave the company. It's what the owners feel is important, they want you to fit into their little box. Use your judgement if thinking about working here or enrolling your child. If your wealthy Montessori is the way to go/ private nannying/ small church preschools! Less stressed out teachers, more focus on the children for sure. Oh, and you have to wear dress pants and flats (that smell and fall off running after the kids) but at least you "look good" to the parents (Lol) and you have to purchase your own primrose shirts for uniform.

We absolutely love Primrose!! Our son is so excited to go to school every day, and we are super…read moreexcited as parents to know what a wonderful place he spends his day! Great curriculum for kids of all ages (we started from the infant room and are now in the toddler room). Our son is thriving and learning so much on a daily basis, he absolutely loves his teachers and has lots of fun with his friends. Great staff that genuinely cares about every child. The school is super clean. Everything gets washed and sanitized each day. We love getting detailed daily reports and pictures throughout the day. Prior to enrolling into Primrose we toured every single day care in the neighborhood and none of them really compared to Primrose. Once you walk into the building you just instantly know that the school is very well managed and operated.

I feel so lucky to have found Knowledge Beginnings. I had a very disheartening experience with…read moreanother local center, and it makes me appreciate the warm environment and support my son receives at KB. The directors, Leighann and Maureen, are truly wonderful, and his teachers are so inviting, smart, hard-working, and loving. The classroom management is pretty stellar (which isn't easy in a preschool room!), and my son loves the food (they provide all meals and snacks throughout the day, which is a huge plus). They have a great outdoor space, and their hours are super convenient. I will say the price is on the higher end of what I've found, but it's been completely worthwhile to have such amazing partnership in my son's care. Highly recommend!

Loved this daycare! Awesome teachers…read more Our baby started going to daycare here first, and loved it. The teachers are all great! The teachers in infant, toddler are amazing. They looked after all the kids very well, and we felt very comfortable leaving our baby with them. They did a lot of art work too which adorns our house now. They take credit cards for monthly payments - A plus! The office staff could have been better though. They aren't very responsive to emails, and everything takes endless follow-up.

I am a huge fan of Mount Hope Christian School! They take kids from the community starting at 15…read moremonths. We love the community of educators and families that make the school. We feel that our children are safe, loved and being taught the values that represent our family's core values. The corner stone, of course, is that the education is great - my children are equipped with life skills and a solid educational foundation for a bright future. I have three kids: one who went to the toddler program, preschool, pre-K and is now in the elementary school; another is in pre-K; the last will begin preschool when she's 2.9 years old. One thing that continues to impress me is that every single year, we get an awesome group of teachers to instruct and partner with us to raise our kids. most of the classes are pretty small but have consistent and ample staffing to provide a stable and engaging environment. They are accredited by EEC & have a fun but challenging curriculum for each age/grade. Through early Covid, the school reacted and engaged with the students at a very high level online. In fall 2020, they opened back up for in person learning. Our family did not partake in that school year but we missed a lot of things about it and tried to stay informed. The only thing that has made me sad is when families move to public school for elementary and the little friendships and parent relationships fall off. I am encouraged that there is talk of expanding the school to include middle school in the near future and I hope this has an impact on more kids staying. Either way, we know Mount Hope is the right place for us! The facilities are well-kept and have recently been renovated (all of the bathrooms are new and updated and the playground equipment has been recently changed). There is a hot lunch program, which is prepared on site and catered by Burlington famous pizza. There is also for school and after school care options available. It's definitely an investment to get great childcare and education, but it's an investment well worth it! Our kids are our now and our future!

My experience with this school was extremely disappointing…read more My son spent 4 years here and completed 2nd grade unable to read independently. During that time, we trusted the school's guidance, paid thousands of dollars in tuition, and believed he was making academic progress. Only after seeking outside evaluations did we discover that he was significantly behind in reading and writing. In my opinion, this school is not properly equipped to support children who need additional academic help or who have speech and communication delays. Rather than providing meaningful support and intervention, it often felt as though children with extra needs were viewed as a burden. What disappointed me most was the lack of urgency and concern regarding my child's learning progress. As parents, we expected honest communication, early intervention, and a clear plan to help him succeed. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. Parents should carefully monitor their child's academic development and ask questions early and often. Do not assume everything is on track simply because your child is being promoted to the next grade. Every child deserves educators who are genuinely committed to their success and willing to provide the support they need to thrive.

The temple nursery school is a great school!! The teachers are so wonderful with the kids,they do…read moresuch fun things with the kids while also teaching them. I love that it is a smaller school so there can be more attention to individual needs. My daughter has been there for 3 years and has loved it! Now my son will be starting in the fall and they have done so much to make him feel comfortable with the transition coming. I highly recommend this pre-school!

From the owner: Temple nursery school welcomes all preschool age children. We offer an innovative, developmentally…read moreappropriate curriculum and a diverse, anti-bias environment. Our low ratios allow us to provide individualized attention and care for each child. We understand and respect the development and needs of children, which creates a fun and positive preschool experience.

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about the TLC educators and staff members. During our…read moretime at TLC, they really took the time to make us feel so comfortable with our daughter in their care. We absolutely loved her teachers Lisa and Leilany as they were friendly, paid attention to detail, and really encouraged our daughter's daily development. Cassie especially went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable with the whole process, and Taryn was great too. We were so sad to leave but recommend this center to anyone searching for a place for their children. They will be in such good hands with TLC in Burlington.

We have two kids at TLC and love the service! Our youngest has been going here for the last year,…read moresince infancy, and our eldest (4 years) transferred in a few months ago from another school. between the two kids we're experienced 4 different classrooms at TLC, and all have been excellent. We love that the classrooms are broken up into smaller age groups than we've seen at other schools, which keeps the kids engaged in age-appropriate groups. very low staff turnover, and the kids love their teachers! A+!

My daughter loves going to Kindercare on Cambridge St. in Burlington! She loves her teachers - Ms…read more Kia, Ms. Skylar and Ms. Nicole. The teachers are caring, fun and motivated! They were so helpful in the potty training process. She always tells us about how Ms. Kia is proud of her for going on the potty. She loves when Ms. Skylar does her hair in fun pigtails and braids! Thank you to the amazing staff for providing my daughter a place where she can learn, grow and develop!

My daughter is currently in their pre-k program and absolutely loves it here! She has learned so…read moremuch over the years and is ready for kindergarten in the fall. The staff has been very patient and they are so sweet to all the kids. They are very attentive, mindful and make such a difference with the kids. The new director Stephanie has made a huge impact with the school. She has brightened the school by showing her appreciation to all the staff and getting to know all the kids. I would recommend sending your child here and also looking for a career here as well. The school is accommodating to schedule changes and trying to help the kids learn, but also have fun!

Echo Enrichment is a family oriented preschool that also offers social and education enrichment,…read moresummer camp, Friday night socials for kids (so parents can go out kid free) and special needs programs for teenagers one night a week. I moved to Burlington 2 years ago and heard about this place from time to time. My first experience with this fantastic facility was sending my 4 year old daughter to Science class there. Since that first time, she has taken more enrichment classes, had her birthday party there, attended summer camp along with my 2 special needs foster kids. My prior foster daughter attended the Saturday "night out" social (and loved it) and my 15 year old daughter has volunteered there for the past 2 summers. Maryanne (the owner and teacher) is fantastic with all the kids. She is always happy, calm and affectionate with the kids, offering them a fun unique learning experience with the comforts of home. Carlos, Maryanne's husband also works at Echo - he is a very warming and gentle man that all the kids love. He does more of the books and the meet and greet of parents but is always around offering a helping hand. Over the past year, I have noticed many parents pulling their kids out of public preschool and sending them to Echo. I've contemplated posting this because I still somewhat think of it as my kids special place that I can always take them to in a pinch with excitment.....without feeling bad. This is my 4 kids favorite place to go. My now 5 year old goes the most and generally jumps up and down, screaming in excitement when I tell her she is going. Echo has had a tremendous influence on her happiness and development.

My daughter and son have both attended this school and we've had a different experience with each…read morechild. My daughter who is your typical "cookie cutter student" and somewhat a quiet student did well, had a good experience and enjoyed the school because it was all about the social hour for her and making friends in a fun environment. The teacher did meet up with me one evening to tell me a concern regarding my daughter which by far was not a concern yet an opinion nor any of her business regarding my daughters love for dressing up for school. In the 2.5 years she was there however she only learned to somewhat write her name. My son was a completely different story. He attended the center for 2 years and does not know his alphabet nor can write his name. He has now been "let go" from the school due to the teacher stating he's be better off in a "smaller class size" as well as several other discussions of her opinions and observations regarding his behavior in which we've brought to the attention of his pediatrician, a kindergarten teacher, and a behavioral specialist all of which had agreed none of the described behavior had been concerning or unusual for that of a 4 year old BOY. Also coincidently, at the beginning of the year my email address somehow was not receiving the classes emails and I missed out on important dates such as "pajama day" and other fun days for the kids which lead me to drop off my son and run home to get his pajamas and run back to school so he wouldn't feel left out. We also had an issue in which my sons spot was taken on his scheduled day forcing me rearrange my work schedule to be able to accommodate my sons preschool schedule. (If you call this a preschool) Overall my most recent experience of this school is sadly negative. I'm still not sure if they are a daycare or a preschool because they'll claim to be both depending upon the situation the title is pertaining to. They play favoritism which I upsettingly have experienced and witnessed first hand. If you have a child that's is full of life, love and energy, then maybe this center is not for you!