My child enjoys being here. The staff is very friendly and very attentive to any issues. They even…read moreassisted with potty training and made tremendous progress. It was supposed to be a temporary placement for my child, but my child enjoyed being there that I kept him there. Any minor issues I had had been addressed and they have informed me of any progress. Definitely recommended!

I love this Excel 8 the staff is extremely helpful and provides answers to all of my questions. My…read morechildren have been at this center for a little over a year and their experience shines through them at home. I can tell that they are loved, nurtured, and they are happy when we pick them up. I would recommend this center to any family that is looking for a place to call home for their little ones.

I can not say enough wonderful things ab this pre school/ daycare! The staff is absolutely…read morewonderful, the facility is always immaculate and both of my children love going Monday- Friday (they are ages 3 and 4). They are constantly learning new things and can't wait to tell me all ab their day each time I pick them up. I would give this school more than 5 stars if I could. HIGHLY recommend!

My children attended the 3-year-old program here, and their teachers, Amanda and Chelsea, were…read moreabsolutely wonderful. They were kind, caring, and truly invested in the children. I couldn't have asked for better teachers, and they are the only reason this review isn't one star. Unfortunately, my experience with the ownership was the complete opposite. Joyce was extremely unprofessional and dismissive when speaking with me as a parent. When I requested that my twins remain together--a decision that had already been supported in the 3-year-old program--she laughed at my request and told me she didn't know why I would think they would allow that. Rather than having a respectful conversation or discussing the reasons behind the policy, I felt belittled and disrespected. As a parent, I expect to be treated with professionalism, even if a request cannot be accommodated. There is a respectful way to explain policies and work with families, and unfortunately, that did not happen here. Instead, I felt judged and spoken to as though my concerns and my parenting decisions were invalid. Because of the way I was treated, I made the difficult decision to withdraw my children from the program. It's disappointing because the teachers were exceptional, but respectful communication from leadership is just as important. I hope ownership reflects on how they interact with families and understands that parents deserve to be heard and treated with courtesy

This is a wonderful place for children to come for educational tools, outdoor activities, and a…read morecaregiver who provides genuine care for all the children. I 100% love Grins & Giggles in Hurbert, NC and would recommend it to anyone.

My granddaughter learned so much and had so much fun at Grins & Giggles. The owner, Linda, is…read moreextremely creative and does an abundance of fun activities with the kids that make learning exciting. My granddaughter always looked forward to going and spending the day at Grins & Giggles. She engaged in play-based, age appropriate learning and developmental activities which allowed her to achieve important milestones. If you are looking for safe, family friendly, kid oriented care for your child that fosters the development of good social skills, independence, cooperation, good manners, academic achievement, Christian values, kindness and caring, I highly recommend Grins & Giggles in Hubert, NC. Penny J.

I HIGHLY recommend this Child Care for those looking for childcare for their little ones. While…read morethe location may seem in the middle of nowhere, this doesn't stop the high quality and professional staff and establishment from keeping the little ones from piling through the doors. The staff was very friendly and upfront with any issues little ones may end up experiencing. It was nice to get a daily report of my child's eating and potty habits. The ability to pay on your own is awesome. This allows the staff more focus on the little ones. There is one lady who has been working there for years, and was great to talk to and even better with my 2 year old. With the misses working, being able to pick up my kid from daycare and appreciating the focused staff working with me as I figured out how it all works was awesome. It was a shame we ended up moving from the location, but we will continue to recommend this location to anyone moving to then area. Side note: They seem to have plans for a brand new upgraded facility. I hope someone out there gets to see it and write about it!

I would NEVER take my son back here! My son came home yesterday with his cheek scratched up and a…read morebite mark on his shoulder. Jolly bee childcare NEVER CALLED TO NOTIFY me about what happened. Instead they waited until my husband went to pick up my son and only informed him about the obvious scratches on his cheek. Now I understand kids can be kids but what am I doing paying $165 a week for my son to come home marked up? I called jolly bee the next day to unenroll my son and the lady who I spoke with was so rude and told me "okay I will just bill you in advance" before she hung up on me before I can get a word in. RUN from this place if you want childcare providers who actually care about your little ones and not just about the money you pay them. . ALSO I would like to add that they would go through my sons diapers supplies like as if was water! My son didn't even go through a box in a month. I would go through a box every two weeks when he was in Jolly Bee daycare . I don't know what they're doing with the supplies. Check google reviews as well, they are absolutely HORRIBLE!!!!!

My son goes to Noar's ark preschool and he is very happy in his school…read more Teachers are very caring, reponsible and nice. Meals are good as well.

We had the best time at the children's museum in Jacksonville! My two boys, ages 2 and 4, had an…read moreabsolute blast. There were so many different rooms filled with interactive displays and hands-on activities--we easily spent the entire afternoon exploring and playing. It's clear this place is well-loved and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and constantly tidying up to keep everything clean and inviting. It truly feels like a hidden gem! There's plenty of parking, and I really appreciated that you can bring your own snacks and drinks to leave in the checked bag area--so convenient for moms! If we lived closer, I would definitely grab a membership. It's such a great value and a perfect spot for regular visits. My boys are already asking when we can go back!

It was great! It was clean, you get a LOT of value for the money, and the kiddos loved it!! We will…read moredefinitely be back :)

After the Bell is a fantastic place for children. It is an environment that promotes independent…read moreactivity and social skills. The facility is clean and the staff supervises students well. The owners take great pride in providing this care facility for the kids and work well with parents. My granddaughter who has aged out, would return daily if she could. Thanks Debbie and Dan for many years of great care.

After the Bell is a premier child care facility in Newport!…read more They have recently moved to a renovated building with lots of bright colors and provides a fantastic atmosphere for the kids. It is clean, organized and overall a wonderful facility. ATB offers after school care directly across the street from Newport Elementary which is very convenient! During inclement weather, they have a van that transports the kids. Mrs. Debbie chooses her staff wisely and wants the best for the kids. Debbie and her staff have a fantastic setup, they truly care about the kids and they have a tremendous amount of activities for the kids to do while they are there. Our son asks to be picked up late some days because he has so much fun! Some of his favorite things are the Lego area, playing games, drawing at the drawing tables, playing Minecraft on the Xbox or racing on the Wii, or outdoor activities like basketball, smack ball, and four square. In addition to all of that, our son gets the majority of his homework done at ATB which is a huge help to our nightly routine. Because he is afforded the snack and quiet time after school, our evenings are peaceful. It is a win-win-win for parents to know their kids are safe, have a protective atmosphere, and have time for homework and socializing with their friends. During the summer, ATB also offers a structured and fun summer camp program including specific activities each day and two field trips a week. My son looks forward to seeing the calendar for the summer every year when it's published. All in all, this is a fantastic child care facility that has become a part of our family. We will truly miss it when our son ages out! We would encourage any family looking for after school care to visit Debbie and the facility. The pictures posted here are a true representation of what is offered but to see how clean and organized it is would be beneficial to a new family as well!

Absolutely wonderful to work with. I had traveled for my brother's wedding in Beaufort this past…read moreweekend and needed someone to care for my 7 month old baby girl. Nancy was great to work with and so communicative from the start. Our nanny Bev was a dream! From the moment I met her I knew my sweet girl was in good hands. At one point, I went to check on her and our baby had fallen asleep on her chest. It was so wonderful knowing I could enjoy my brother's wedding without having to worry about the baby. In addition, Nancy helped recommend a last minute dog sitter for our four golden retrievers that we had brought with us for the weekend. Overall, an incredible experience. Worth every penny. Thank you so much!!!

We had Nancy's nannies come to our vacation spot in north topsail island, NC. We got two girls,…read moreNancy & Mykala. They showed up early, brought a big bag of toys & the kids loved them. They were professional and kind and I would highly recommend them.