We had hoped for a positive experience at this childcare facility, and while there were some bright…read moremoments--particularly the friendships our child formed--there were also several challenges that are important for prospective families to be aware of. This may not be the best fit for children who are neurodivergent or who require additional stimulation, flexibility, or support. In our experience, the facility did not appear to have the resources, training, or willingness to accommodate children with higher energy levels or diverse developmental needs. It's also important to note that our child's needs and behavior fall well within the range of what medical professionals are considering typical, even if they require a bit more engagement. Families in similar situations may want to ask detailed questions upfront about how such needs are handled on a day-to-day basis. We also encountered inconsistencies that seemed tied to frequent staff turnover. At times, there appeared to be confusion around policies and procedures. For example, medication was administered for a period despite it not aligning with corporate policy, which we later confirmed independently. Situations like this raised concerns about internal communication and oversight. Most difficult, however, was the abruptness with which our child's enrollment ended. There was no meaningful transition or warning, which was especially hard given the relationships he had built. He still asks about his friends, and it has been a challenging adjustment. We understand that private facilities have broad discretion in these matters, but we hope to see more thoughtful approaches in the future--particularly when it comes to supporting children with varying needs and handling transitions in a way that minimizes emotional impact. Children deserve care environments that are prepared to meet them where they are. For clarity, we are not seeking a response from the facility. Our intention in sharing this experience in case it resonates and is simply to help inform other families as they evaluate whether this environment will meet their child's needs.

My oldest child is graduating from the Academy of Asheville after a year with them and another that…read morehas 2 more years with them. We couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism, attention to detail, curriculum and commitment to it. The teachers are loving with the kids, but also teach them discipline and prepare them for kindergarten. We are very happy with the friendships, social skills, and progress academically that we see with our kids since they started there. Management is responsive and present daily.

Great experience. The staff is the best! They have infants…read morethrough four year olds. The prices are good. Over all a great place for young children.

My children are so happy here. The staff is engaging, the building is clean, and everyone treats my…read morekids like they are there own.

would recommend to anyone and everyone! so understanding…read moreand respect for every request I ever given. I had 4 kids enrolled and the support and help from Teresa was amazing!

PLEASE DO NOT send your children to this daycare‼They ALWAYS have openings. The staff is terrible…read more They do not dress appropriate for Day Care workers. No one has credentials! This place is dirty dark and dingy. They have bugs. Two of the teachers literally got into a fist fight in front of the children. Screaming and shouting profanity is not what I want my child to hear.The workers at this Day Care are very judgmental. They do show favoritism with the children. I can go on and on, but I really want to warn parents about the dangers in this Daycare. This Daycare also closes if it rains hard, the water goes out. The GAS heat goes out constantly and you are still required to pay if the daycare is closed. It's just not a safe environment for children and to be honest they really need to be shut down!!!

I want to start this review by saying: I've never left a review or even had a yelp account until I…read moresaw the dishonesty from a previous reviewer and I want to help set the record straight! Our daughter has been enrolled at Learning Tree of Fletcher for just over a year now. We sat down with one of the owners and from the beginning we had a very positive and welcoming feeling from both owners Jen and Kevin. We felt the environment and the goals set in place were exactly what we were looking for in childcare and Pre-K. We were made aware of the pricing and fees before we signed any paper work. They let us know the cameras in the facility were to maintain a goal of total transparency and safety for children and their parents, however in the beginning they did have to work out the kinks in the system to allow the cameras to go live through a password protected portal online. They use what's called "Smartcare" which is an app that allows you to get updates on what the children are doing as far as activities, meals, nap, and play. They also on regular basis will take pictures and upload them during the day so you can see everything they're are doing in and out of the classroom. Also you can download the picture from the app for your own personal collection. Also within the app you can use the barcode provided to sign your child in and out if the center. You can pay your bill and see a breakdown of cost and also follow a link to their website. For Security you have a lock code that opens the door to the center and every parent has a personal lock code that is not to be shared. They do have annual enrollment fees like all centers we have visited and no hidden fees, which is great. Through the course of the year that our daughter has been enrolled, the center has put up a privacy fence, picnic tables with umbrellas and their camera system is now live online(with password protection) I know they're also looking into resurfacing the outside play area and upgrading their toys and outdoor activities. Our daughter has strived at Learning Tree. Her language and development are above or on pace for her age. Communication with teachers and the owners is great. They're very involved and always willing to stop and talk with you. They were great with potty training assistance. They do not start potty training until they are in the 2 and up class, but only took a few weeks once we began. They do parties and encourage families to attend and take part in activities. They had events for Mothers and Fathers day which was really nice. This is great facility that is still improving! My only complaints were in the beginning they had staff turnover, but Kevin and Jen are very particular in their expectations and some of the former staff were not meeting what I feel their "High Standards" were. Also the parking is tight and I know that's something they're exploring to improve. I know this is a lot of information to absorb but this is for our children after all and nothing is more important than knowing your child is safe throughout the day and is getting the proper care and preparation to be ready for Kindergarten!!! I hope this review helps in what you are looking for in a childcare center!!!

Our son was at Learning Tree for about 18 months and we were very pleased with our experience!…read moreThrough all of the ups and downs with Covid, I felt like they handled it all very well! They were very open and honest with us parents about everything going on and decisions they made. Our son just started kindergarten and he was so well prepared because of the curriculum and teachers he had at Learning Tree! I would definitely recommend this facility if you're looking for a fun, safe, and interactive place for your kiddo(s)! :)

My daughter is preparing for her second year at Creative Beginnings, in the 4-year-old class with…read moreMs. Beth. We've loved their program, and the teachers are amazing and loving. She was so sad when school ended in May, and she found out she had to wait 3 months to go back. There is a really great group of families that go here, many of them have had multiple kids go through the program here. I can't recommend them highly enough, they'd get 10 stars if I could.

I am a mother of 3 boys. Due to cost, I never planned to put any of my children in preschool. It…read morejust seemed too expensive. My oldest son was fine without preschool and I was able to teach him a lot at home until he went to kindergarten. My middle son, however, was unwilling to learn from me. He has a lot of energy and I felt a preschool would be really good for him. So when we moved to Hendersonville I began researching preschools and narrowed it down to 3 different preschools where I was willing to send my son. Two out of the three schools would not take my son because he was not potty trained and was 3 years old. Discouraged, I called Fran at Creative Beginnings and asked if they had any openings in their 3-year old classroom. When she said they did, I anxiously asked if they accept children who are not potty trained. She said that they sure did. I was surprised and excited. I went straight to the church to pick up a registration packet. Upon meeting my son's teachers at the orientation, I was sure that we had ended up in the right school for us. His teachers are so kind, personable, and they LOVE the kids. They really genuinely love my son. The activities are wonderful. Every month I have a calendar of what they'll be doing each day all the way down to which day they'll be finger painting and working with scissors. My son comes home with projects and new songs all the time. He has blossomed so much this year. The teachers are encouraging and even helped him to potty train with lots of love and encouragement and not just for my son! I needed their love and encouragement too. When he finally started going on the toilet over winter break he insisted on calling his teachers to let them know and they praised him over the phone. Every day my son tells me that Miss Linda and Miss Carolyn love him. And I know that they do too! I cannot say enough positive things about this preschool. I highly highly recommend to anyone!

I could not ask for a better school! I have been incredibly pleased with everything and everyone at…read moreKiddie Academy. We recently relocated to another part of the state for work and are missing Kiddie Academy terribly! We can not say enough about how much our whole family loved our time there!

Our two children attended here for a few years. The curriculum was good and they started with some…read moregreat teachers. As time passed and leadership and owners became more and more involved, it seemed to really change the dynamics. The staff turnover was very high with these dynamics. Students were lucky to have the same teacher for an entire school year. The owners were more concerned with the ritual cleaning (done by the teachers) rather than engaging the students in creative art projects, as these may cause a mess. Teachers would often have to stick kids in front of the TV in order to complete their extensive list of chores so they could leave without being reprimanded or have overtime. The teachers were remarkable considering they were doing all the housekeeping too. Even as the owners continued to raise tuition year after year, the service continued to go downhill with more and more frivolous demands on the teachers. They never hired a cleaning service to help ease the burden on teachers and allow them to prepare children for elementary school. The teachers really do a great job considering what they have to put up with on a daily basis from the director and owners. They can only endure it for so long, which is why the turnover is so high. With more insight and direction from the franchise and stronger leadership, this program could thrive again. Just need to refocus on the children and working on teacher retention.

I cannot say enough good things about this school! My son began shortly before his third birthday…read more He was so shy and timid when he began, and now, six months later, he loves school and is always talking about his "friends". It is a magical place. His class has seven children, and we LOVE the small classes. I have never visited a more calm and peaceful preschool. Whenever I drop or pick him up, everyone is playing so sweetly with eachother and I have witnessed tears/meltdowns perhaps twice in our six months. They are always doing fun and creative projects. And my little man is so much more well mannered since beginning! Always saying please and thank you, and very very in touch with his emotions, thanks to them!

My just turned three year old son has been attending Bell's School since May. We love the small…read moreclasses, the personal attention from the teachers and the outdoor play spaces. His vocabulary skills and social interaction skills have been developing wonderfully. It's a little more expensive than some of the larger 'chain' daycare organizations, but well worth the difference in price!

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I joined the YWCA recently and I really like it. The pool is great and the shower /locker room area…read moreis clean and spacious. Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. I'm excited to try some of their group fitness classes soon.