My children enjoy school and really enjoyed the field trips during WonderCamp. I wished the trips…read morewere a little longer but i understand liability and staffing issues. Overall we enjoy children's courtyard with their academics and child's play.

My son enjoys his time with his teachers. He always comes home telling me the things they did and…read morehow much fun he had. The teachers also seem to know the kids well. If I have anything that I need to work on at home (ex. Bedtime adjustment, potty be training .. Etc) , teachers are always up for working with me. Overall I recommend this place!

I have been sending my two children to Little Shepherd for about a year. The center is run by Ms…read more Kristi who is incredibly responsive, helpful, and present. Infant room - Ms. Diana has been with the school over 20 years and is the most kind, compassionate teacher you could ever wish for. Our son was very attached to us, but he was always excited for drop off with Ms. Diana and the fun day of art, play, books, and buggy rides ahead. Toddler- our older son is in Ms. Bianca's toddler room. Ms. Bianca is so positive, bubbly, and friendly. The kids love her and she bring so much fun and patience to every day. The school emphasizes outdoor time and they have so many outdoor play spaces. When it is cold or rainy, they have an amazing lunch room that turns into a play area to give the kids a change of scenery. They also provide snacks and lunch! We're so happy with our choice and impressed with how much our kids are learning!

I have been a 4s preschool teacher here for 3 years. This school is a wonderful place for your…read morechild to be a child. Our curriculum has a daily nature lesson, from the Nature Director. At Little Shepherd we teach writing their name and the ABC's with the program "Handwriting without Tears." Our daily schedule also includes curriculum from Jolly Phonics and Michael Haggerty. Classrooms are organized making it easy for children to learn to clean up and put away toys easily. It is proven children need more Nature in their day. Our program teaches children to love being outside and care about nature. It is amazing how much the children learn about birds, bugs, and animals. Our three School Rules that we foster are to be safe, be kind, and be neat. The Director, Kristi, has been here 15 years . She treats her students/parents and staff like family. Therefore, she has several staff members that have worked at this school for 10+ years. I highly recommend any family looking for a preschool for your child to give it a try. This location starts takes a limited number of babies at 6 weeks of age.

My son attended Happy Times from fall of 2023 to spring of 2024. As an early childhood…read moreprofessional, I did great research into the quality of care and reputation of the schools in our neighborhood. Happy Times seemed like a place that followed modern educational philosophies, valued parental involvement and professional development for their teachers. About halfway through the year, I was alerted to some "alarming" behavior my son displayed-pretending to sword fight. I talked to my son immediately about why this behavior was not okay and would not be tolerated. However, my husband and I continued to be pressed to answer for his "alarming" sword-swinging behavior. The director described his behavior as "violent," "slitting throats" and "criminal." To hear my son's behavior defined as a "criminal" who was "slitting throats" sounded like a particular kind of dog-whistle that did not sit nicely. To be spoken to this way by my peers in the early education community was shocking. To be spoken to this way as a family in the community was heartbreaking. We have repeatedly asked in the past for our son's occupational therapist to be brought into the school and have repeatedly been either ignored or dismissed. We asked again if our OT could come into the classroom and observe for any particular sensory inputs that would have led to a meltdown. They cited a concern for children's and teacher's privacy, and also needing to accommodate two children with severe stranger anxiety. Because of these things, they could not allow outside individuals to enter the school. However, when asked why it is that they routinely allow librarians, firefighters, and other parents into the building, we were told that they have many children to take care of and couldn't just focus on our son. We asked our OT to join the conversation via email and were told, in writing, that they were denying access to in-school therapeutic services for our kid. It became increasingly clear during this conversation and the subsequent back and forth emails, that this was not about the caliber of my son's behavior. To my husband and I, it felt like a pointed condemnation of our parenting, a grab for power and respect, and a flagrant disregard for best practices in early education. I was appalled at this whole situation, and questioned my own judgment in choosing this school. As a POC raising another POC, I was sad for what my son had to learn so early in his life-that people will look at him differently and his behavior will be judged against years of institutional bias. I'm not writing this review to tar the pristine reputation of a long-standing school. I'm writing to inform parents who are making the fraught decision of judging who will be included in the care and raising of their children, and the internal moralities they hold. Families who are teaching their children to be kind and empathetic, families of color, families of neurodiverse children, diasporic parents looking for a sense of community and belonging, I hope you consider my review and what it might mean for your children.

We love Happy Times! For two years now my daughters have been at Happy Times and it's been a great…read morefit for our family. Ms Sandra and the rest of the teachers are all fabulous and my daughters think so too! The school is always organized and clean. My girls grow so much every year and the teachers take such good care of the kids. We are so lucky to be enrolled at Happy Times!

We switched to Children's Courtyard after experiencing not so great changes at our previous daycare…read more- because of those things, I was nervous and worried and concerned and all of the things. However, after touring CCY, meeting both the director and assistant director, and interacting with the teachers, I am so happy we made the switch. My child has learned so much, loves his teachers and his days in care, and while it was a rough transition (due to his age, not the facility), everyone at CCY helped us both through the process. Having issues arise at our last place wasn't ideal, but I almost see that as a silver lining, as it lead us to Children's Courtyard. Also, while it isn't a requirement for good care, the app they have is so great! You get lots of updates, its easy to communicate with staff, and you're able to change your info and make payments yourself through the app or website. It's been SO NICE to be able to do that myself, instead of having to call in somewhere. Very user friendly, and customer focused.

As a parent, since they opened in June of 2025, the care is phenomenal. My child really appreciates…read moreall of the teachers and weekly lesson plans. She seems eager to go to school and not as happy to leave. Hands down to all of the staff who take care of her. I can not wait to see her success in kindergarten, due to the strengths of the teachers and curriculum they present.

My daughter joined Ms. Mirtha's summer camp for two months before starting Kindergarten, and we had…read morea wonderful experience. Ms. Mirtha is not only very patient and caring, but she also pays attention to both academic growth (math and reading) and character development. What impressed me the most is how thoughtful and encouraging she is. She often sent me personal messages about my daughter, reminding me that happiness and confidence are just as important as learning. I could truly feel that she treats each child as her own, guiding them with love, respect, and consistency. Thanks to her, my daughter gained confidence and became more prepared for school. I highly recommend Ms. Mirtha to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive teacher who really goes the extra mile for her students.

Ms. Mirtha is so wonderful with the kids. She truly cares about their growth and well being. She…read morehelps with our hours too. Accepts kids if you need early drop off and late pick up. Great safe environment.

I currently send my three year old daughter here and will be sending my 6 month old baby as well…read more The staff and teachers are wonderful and truly care about the children's well being. With covid we aren't able to see the teachers in person but they do an awesome job communicating with phone calls, zoom calls, emails, their app and newsletters. Appreciate all that they do!

Our nearly 6-month-old son has been going here since he was 12 weeks. Not only does he love it, but…read morewe love it too! The teachers are so kind and caring, you can tell that they really enjoy their job, the kids and the families as well. The app is great for real-time updates and worry free days for any new parent, this was a huge bonus for us! Plus the teachers capture some really great moments during the day with our child when we cannot be with them. We were a bit nervous because there were a lot of leadership changes from the time we signed up until the time our son started but it has all been great improvements to the facility. We are very happy with our choice.

I can not say enough good things about both the staff and curriculum at Little Blessings! I sent…read moreboth if my daughters here from the time they could enter PDO until they graduated the pre-school program. The enrichment classes kept my daughters fully engaged. We did Spanish, math & science and book club. The teachers here truly care about the children. Most of them have been there for years and had sent their own children there when they were young. I have grown to love some teachers so much their daughters are babysitting mine and they are like part of our family. I checked out a lot of schools when we moved from the city and I was by far happiest here!

As a new grandparent, coming out of Covid and sending my grandson to school, was very daunting. He…read morewas newly 3 and needed social interaction as well as early education. Little blessings was mentioned by multiple families and each one had a smile on their face when talking about their experience. After the past two years, I couldn't agree more. My grandson is rambunctious but eager to learn, loving yet sometimes a little defiant, and totally a free spirit. Little blessings gives him wings to soar and a loving hand of redirection when needed. Early on, as he struggled with structure and guidelines, the teachers reassured us, "don't worry, we will work on it.". He has thrived at Little Blessings. All of the teachers are incredible. He has learned music, art, Spanish, health and fitness, as well as letters, numbers, shapes,etc. He is very well prepared for Kindergarten. He loves the staff and they love him. If you were ever in doubt, or have high anxiety about sending your 2,3,4 or 5 year old to school, trust me, start them at Little Blessings. We only wish Covid ended a year earlier so we could have sent him there when he was 2. Dr. Jarvis

We have been part of this daycare for the past 4 years. The teachers and staff truly care about the…read morechildren and create a warm, safe and nurturing enviroment where they can learn and grow. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers and staff for everything you did for Noah. We will miss you a lot.

My children started in July 2024, and while the teachers were great, the overall experience was…read moredisappointing. We were quoted one tuition rate, but shortly after enrollment, it increased without warning. When I questioned it, I was told, "It's only a $50 difference, and if you can't afford it, we can unenroll them." That response was hurtful and unprofessional. Tuition is over $1,600/month for toddlers and increased again starting July, yet the meals provided are minimal, often just half a Nutri-Grain bar and faucet water. Parents also have to pay out of pocket for anything extra, making it hard to see where the high tuition is going. Despite the high cost, my son struggled during his kindergarten readiness test, unable to count to 20 or say his ABCs, basic skills I expected him to learn. I've since withdrawn him from the center. I cannot recommend this location. The care and education do not match the price parents are paying.