This daycare would receive 5 stars, except for the consistent mean, rude, & crappy attitude from…read moreyour staff/director Mary. She is rude to the parents (except when new customers tour the center). Its an act. When Ive tried talking to her about my child, she acts like I am a bother, every. single. time. My daughter & most of the children think she is, "mean & not nice at all". They are afraid of her! What is Mary doing being an "educator"? The owner, Ann, is wonderful, as well as the teachers Ive met over the years, but, I removed my child months ago & hope changes are made.

I haven't been there but the lady I spoke with was less than comforting and helpful. She came off…read morevery rude and snobby and seemed annoyed-I got that impression from a few phone calls, and nonetheless she assumed I was a single mother because I asked about the cost of daycare for both kids and if there was a bundle deal if I brought siblings-that should be a normal and frequent question and I felt she used that to insult me.

I absolutely love this daycare! As a first-time mom, going back to work was incredibly difficult,…read moreso finding a place I could truly trust with my baby was so important to me. Choosing Happy Hearts was the best decision I could have made. The teachers are wonderful, the community feels so close-knit, and their flexibility makes a huge difference. Most of all, you can tell how much each teacher genuinely cares for the children. It gives me complete peace of mind knowing my baby is happy and well cared for while I'm at work. Since starting this daycare, I've noticed my son is hitting milestones quicker and love that he is getting socialization at such an early age. As he grows, I'm excited for him to get to explore: more education opportunities, support with potty training, and to participate in all the fun events they do! A special shout-out to the teachers I've gotten to know and absolutely love: Jazlyn, Anna, Bekah, Destinee, and Summer!

I wouldn't recommend working at this daycare. When I first…read morestarted, I was genuinely excited. I'm a single mom, and I chose this place not just to work, but to also have my twin boys enrolled so I could be closer to them. Sadly, what began as a hopeful opportunity quickly became one of the most toxic and disappointing work environments I've ever experienced. A teacher I initially trusted (my children's teacher) ended up mom-shaming me to my face and behind my back questioning if my children could sing their ABCs, count, or put on shoes, and even suggesting they weren't "smart enough" to be in her class (despite her own son being the same age). She pushed to have them moved down into my classroom and later, when I experienced a serious medical issue at work, she told others I was "faking it." What I went through medically was something beyond my control and deeply personal. To have it dismissed like that was beyond hurtful. I addressed my concerns respectfully and privately with the owner. Instead of addressing the issue directly, she sent out a vague message to staff about gossip but never followed up or took further action. ( which I asked for )That teacher continued to be unkind and unprofessional, including making comments about me not deserving donated diapers for my kids. I asked multiple times for a group meeting to resolve everything calmly and constructively. It never happened. I felt so unsupported, disrespected, and anxious every day at work that I ultimately quit even though I didn't have another job lined up. That should tell you how emotionally exhausting it had become. Before leaving, I shared my disappointment in the staff communication thread not to be dramatic, but because I believe people should treat each other better, especially in a space meant to nurture children. Instead of acknowledging the problem, my message was deleted, ignored, and swept under the rug. Since then, I've heard several more staff members have quit for the same reasons I did. Yet the same individuals who were creating the toxic environment continue to be protected. I truly don't understand why. As for the daycare itself the children are not in danger, and many of the caregivers genuinely do their best. But I do believe the classrooms are too small, outdoor time is limited (30 minutes a day), and efforts to reduce outside play due to "staff interactions" is not in the best interest of the kids. When teacher turnover is high and staff morale is low, that inevitably affects the children, too.

I removed my son from Precious Hands Academy Meridian in the middle of last year and I am ashamed…read morethat I am just now posting the facts of why, but it was a lot to cope with while separating from his father, working full-time and not being able to press charges. I have read too many things to not at this point. April 27, 2022 - I received a call that my child's hand had been closed in the outside door and that it was "pretty messed up". Living 2 blocks away I rushed there in 2 minutes, picked him up, and took him to the urgent care behind the center. He had an x-ray and due to his bones not being fully developed, we were lucky it wasn't broken. Okay, mistakes happen.. July 20th, 2022 - I picked up my son from daycare and the lady from his 2's classroom mentioned he had a rash, and that it "was a struggle to change his diaper, it took them a while and he was really upset". My first question was "why didn't you call me", they knew I lived two blocks away and work from home. When I got him home I immediately went to check and found a diaper rash that looked like burn marks. He was in excruciating pain. I scheduled a meeting with the owner in the morning who apologized profusely and blamed it on "needing to provide the girls better training", I felt a bit uneasy but I was reassured she would personally be checking on him every hour, they texted me throughout the day, moved him to the upper 2's class with my niece that was verbal and I picked him up early. Why I left him another day.. breaks my heart and makes me feel like such a terrible mom. July 21st, 2022 - I went to change my sons diaper in the morning and found bruised handprints appearing on his inner thighs. I sent pictures to the owner and said he would not be coming back. I called the police immediately and they came to take a statement and scheduled me an appointment with child abuse investigators. During that appointment, the investigator said this was obvious signs of child abuse based on the rash and bruising. She also confirmed 5 days after the bruising began to show (that's how bad it was) that she had no doubt they were handprints, and cried with me. Two days later, I received a call from the detective who said that because the daycare did not admit to holding him down, there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute and they were forced to drop my case. I documented everything, I followed all of the right steps.. when I reached out asking for others to message me their experiences, the over-pour of messages was horrendous. I documented all of those and sent them to the detective, still nothing. I cannot share those stories since there is no evidence. My niece came home one day after wearing the same diaper from 12:15-6:15, they blamed it on shift change. (documented) Both children came home thirsty every day. They let them play outside in high temperatures. Sugar was everywhere. Candy, dumdums we're given to 2 year olds, my niece swallowed one and choked on it. I believe it was my mom who smacked her back and it flew out of her throat. They do not allow parents past the gate for a reason and I should have questioned this. One time I went to pick him up and there were 16 kids in a room with two girls sitting in a corner on their phones. To all of the parents who have their children there, I am so sorry I didn't have the courage to say anything before today. please forgive me.

I have been taking my boys here for the last 3.5 years. The staff is kind, observant, and dedicated…read moreto my boys care and well being. I've never had any bad experiences and really appreciate the love and care they provide to my family.

We love Dreamland! My daughter is so excited to get up every morning, to go to "school" she comes…read morehome every day and tells us what she learned! The staff is amazing, and they all know my daughter and myself. They feel like a second family!!

my family and I have been attending this childcare center since 2021. we have never had any issues…read morewith the staff, never had any issues with the quality of the care. We did come from a different of the valley this and did go to daycare's previously and a Dreamland by far has always been our favorite.

If your child has any kind of learning disability do not take them here... They do not have…read morepatients with them the front desk was never around and the log in computer was always broken so pretty much anyone could walk into the daycare without signing in or even being noticed. It smelled like dirty diapers all the time and the rooms were very very small. Also the play area was old and unclean. The only person I found to be worth taking my son there for because he had a great time with him was the preschool teacher for the advanced kids. Over all I found the school crowded unorganized and inpatient.

Caring staff. Consistent and welcoming faces in all of the staff. A great daycare with structure…read moreand learning, yet lots of play. I would highly recommend this daycare and learning center. They truly care about the children, their development, and growth. Thankful for the opportunity we had to bring our kiddos to this place of learning.

Before bringing my daughter here, I did what everyone does, and read the reviews. Searching for a…read moreplace to take my little baby is difficult as it is and some of the bad reviews on here had me a bit worried. But, I figured I'd go in person and take a look myself. The day I went in for a tour, Sarah showed my husband and I around. She made my family and I feel so welcomed and comfortable. My daughter loved it right off the bat, so I chose to enroll her here. Its been about 6-9 months already with her being enrolled and I can honestly say it was the best decision I made. The teachers and staff there are so warm and friendly! My daughter loves going there everyday! After, she comes home and makes sure to tell us what she learned. Numbers, letters, songs, etc. Every morning that I drop her off, I know my child is in good hands. I have no complaints! I recommend this place for others that are looking for a safe welcoming daycare for their little ones. Thank you all for all you do!

We started at this location but soon after transferred to the other location because of where I…read morebought my house! Both locations are great!!

We have been sending both our boys to this center for afternoon care for the past year. The staff…read moreis caring and very friendly. They make banana breads and muffins in the mornings for breakfast, and always have yummy afternoon snacks. The summer programs include an adventure somewhere every day. My sons have invited the friends they have made there to birthday parties!! I would recommend and have recommended this place to other parents looking for a safe, secure and clean daycare.

We have actually had a pretty good experience here. My kids enjoy going and they have really…read moreadapted to going to daycare. They have been going on field trips for the older kids. They've gotten my picky toddler to eat various foods, they are very communicative with me about my children and I have the best feeling when I drop them off and there is no crying or sadness. Ms. Mirsada is a complete joy and you can tell she loves the kids and has a caring and loving heart.

After looking at other child care centers for my 19 month old, I was completely won over by…read moreNature's Child Care. THIS is what I envision when I think of a quality center. I love that they have a controlled entry system at the front door and cameras watching every area. Inside, the classrooms are large, bright, clean, and decked out with quality, developmentally appropriate furnishings and playthings. The outside areas are well-equipped and fenced. The employees are very friendly and made my son feel at ease immediately. The tuition is (what I believe to be) a bargain for such quality. I also appreciate that it is a peanut-free zone, since my son may have an allergy. A nice extra - they offer optional activities (with fees) such as soccer, dance, and music. I am thrilled to have found this place!

Three years ago I was frightened take my baby to someone I didn't know. The idea of someone else…read morespending all day with my child made me not only sad but very protective. Nature's Childcare staff and the entire business made me feel very comfortable with going back to work. There is video monitoring in each room (not viewable from my work computer, which I actually prefer) so if there is an event, it can be reviewed. The center is secure and entire staff is well trained. The management are VERY aware of what is going on in each room and the communication between staff and parent is excellent. Each room has 'Teachers' and they actually teach, which I am always impressed with. I now have three children in Nature's Childcare and wouldn't dare go anywhere else for childcare. I wish every day care center was as impressive as this one! I can honestly say that I would not be back to work if it weren't for Nature's Childcare. Thank you! Thank you!