Great teachers, amazing staff and lots of community involvement. The school always has events going…read moreon and include the parents often.

Woodlands was just what the children needed- they are learning, growing and happy! No more crying…read morewhen they are dropped off but excited to get to "class". Thanks Woodlands! You are appreciated!!

I enrolled my daughter in September 2019 into daycare at the Woodlands Learning Barn located in…read moreBroussard, LA. Upon arriving to pick her up one evening during her first week I witnessed a teacher displaying concerning behavior. She was yelling at the children, yanked a little girl by her arm while pushing her with her other hand, and pulled another little boy by his arm. Before we left she changed my daughter's diaper because she had a bowel movement. She did a poor job in cleaning her, as she wiped from back to front. I immediately brought this to the director's attention. I was called the next day by the owner who told me they spoke with the teacher as well as wrote her up. She told me they reviewed the camera footage and did not see any wrongdoing on the teacher's part. Since then, my daughter has been bitten three times.The first time the child left a bruise on her arm where I was able to see each individual tooth on top and bottom. The second occasion they said happened when she and another student were playing. The latest biting incident occurred on December 30, 2019 and was done by the same child who bit her the first time.The bite had broken the skin and blood was drawn. From the picture it appeared to be a scratch, but in person you can see there was some puncture. I called her doctor who instructed me on proper care. I was very upset to hear my daughter was bitten for a third time. I went in to speak with the director. I explained to her that I was very upset and felt the child was developing a biting trend. I explained that I no longer wanted her around the little boy because this was the second time he had done this. They were very defensive of said student and almost made an attempt to say it was my daughter's fault because she took a toy. They kept telling me was there was a bite policy in place they were following. The director agreed they would not be in the same class anymore and that she would move her to a different area. I expressed that I did not want my child removed because she had an attachment to her teacher and the other students so I felt it would be punishing her when she did nothing wrong. They tried to use an excuse they felt she was bored and could benefit from a different room, but I stood my ground with my request. Before leaving I explained I was giving them one last chance, but if it happened again from the same child, I would remove her. The next day I had made two attempts to call the director that day to speak with her, but did not receive a phone call back. Instead, I spoke with her when I picked up my child. I explained to her that I went home and reflected on the situation and decided that since my daughter and the little boy are friends, I do not want them to be separated. I felt like that would have been punishing my child and that was not something I wanted to do. She sympathized that she understood and was respectful of my decision and the fact I thought about it. I explained I felt we could come up with alternate solutions to correct the problem, and she agreed. On the evening of January 3, 2020, I received a phone call from the owner. She explained that she had been out of town the past week but was aware of the situation. She then went on to say that she felt I was unhappy with the facility and the care my daughter was receiving, so she felt it was best I find another daycare to bring her to. When I asked her why my child was being ejected because of something another student did, she scoffed and told me not to try and turn the situation around on them. She then said this was the second time I had a problem with one of their teachers and she could not have that happening that she had a business to run. My problem was not with the teacher, but with how the biting problem was being handled, and I had made that very clear in previous conversations with the director. She told me my daughter was welcome to come back on Monday if I did not have a place for her, but she felt like I needed to find another facility for her after that. She kept telling me kids bite one another and stuff happens and "that is what it is". At the end of the conversation I told her maybe I should go find another daycare that can take better care of my child and watch the kids more closely. She laughed and said "Yea, okay", as if to say I won't find one. She also told me the child's parents were very upset that I did not want my daughter around him and that I felt he was aggressive. His parent's should in no way know my daughter's name or have been told what was said in our conversations. During the phone call the owner told me that the director, Brandi, recorded both conversations.The first conversation was held in their office.The second was held on the daycare floor during nap time. I was whispering and there were lullabies being played via the speaker system, so there is no way the camera system in place was able to record us speaking. I firmly believe our conversation was secretly

The prices were very good. The owner is very sweet. the building was very clean and organized…read more However, the main caregiver in my babys class was very unprofessional. She was nice and I believe meant well but my husband and I witnessed things that made me stop working and pulled him out of this daycare. I now trust no daycare to take of my precious little boy. He was 2 mth old and I walked in on him in a excersaucer, barely keeping his head up. I asked that they not do this again and they said okay. My husband witnessed them conversing back and forth about the night before getting drunk and partying in front of him. I noticed that they weren't washing out my baby's bottles and were just reusing them which I'm sure is violating a health code. My husband witnessed the main caregiver pull a baby up by one arm to move them and HIGH UP which couldve easily ripped the baby's arm out of socket. My baby received his first diaper rash from this place and I know its not of normal causes because I would drop him off and when I came back to pick him up they had him in his extra clothes claiming that he had a blowout. Everyday? Really? I spoke with the owner about all of these concerns. She bought some dish soap and they started washing the bottles. She seemed very understanding and sincere. However, I went to nurse my son for my lunch break and the teachers were talking in front of me to each other and the main one said the owner texted her and fussed at her for all of the above and she told her she was doing the best she could and if it wasn't good enough she would quit and then the owner apologized to her and told her to just keep doing what she was doing. I pulled my son out of the daycare shortly after. We still owe a weeks worth to the daycare but can't pay it because my experience with these caregivers have me unable to trust anyone to care for my baby and therefore cannot work. While I'm sure this daycare is perfect for a child that can talk and take care of themselves (potty trained, eats table food), I do not trust them to take care of my baby.

I love this Child care center!! My oldest grand daughter was here when she was an infant and stayed…read moreuntil she started school. She still goes to the Summer Program that they have for some of older kids that still have siblings that attend here. Now my youngest grand daughter has been going here since she was an infant. They were easy to work with during Covid once the centers were allowed to open. I have to say that the Teachers here are awesome and I believe that my grand daughters have progressed at an impressive rate while attending this center.

Highly recommend NO ONE bring his or her child here. My 13 month old son attended this daycare for…read moreone day and one day only. His first day started with his teacher not welcoming him on HIS FIRTST DAY. He was uneasy about the new surrounds and she did absolutely nothing to comfort him and make him feel safe. I don't even think she looked at him crying on the floor. My mother picked him up from First Years about 2:15pm and saw a gash on his eye. She then proceeded to question the teacher on what happened. The teacher explained that one of the kids scratched his eye but it was an accident. My mother left the facility and immediately called me to let me know about the gash. I was highly upset because according to the office manager it's their policy to inform parents of injuries on the head and face. I examined the gash on his eye and came to the conclusion that my son was not going to return to the daycare. Not because of the gash but the fact that I was not informed about the incident and it being his first day and all. I called the office manager the next morning and explained what happened and that my son would not be attending the daycare anymore. The office manager later contacted me with details about the incident. She called it an investigation. According to her the teacher said she did not tell my mother that a child scratched his eye by accident but that she told my mother she just noticed it and he must have scratched himself when he was taking his nap. So they are calling my mother a liar. I wasn't informed about the gash because the teacher just noticed it, but it happened during his nap that lasted from 10:15am - 12:15am. My mother picked him up for 2:15pm. So this means according to their story the teacher didn't bother caring for my child for two hours to not have noticed a 1/2 inch gash on his eye. The director of course took up for her employees. I am so extremely happy I decided to take him out on this disgusting facility because of the continuous lies and the filthiness of the daycare. This daycare really STINKS. The odor was on my son's clothes that were immediately changed when he got home. The carpets are stained. The walls are disgusting. I would never recommend this daycare to anyone. Before I could exit out of this review the director called me and said the gash was under his eye. The gash is on his eyelid. This is just absolutely insane.

We feel so incredibly fortunate to have found Blossom Family Nursery. My daughter has been…read moreattending since she was just three months old, and from day one it has given me complete peace of mind. I never worry about whether she's being well cared for -- I know she truly is. The environment is always positive, nurturing, and structured, and it's clear how much thought and love goes into the care of each child. Laura, the owner, is absolutely wonderful -- warm, nurturing, and very communicative. She genuinely cares for my daughter as if she were her own, which means everything to me as a parent. One thing I really appreciate is that there is age-appropriate curriculum every day, even for the youngest babies. The daily activities, circle time, and learning themes are thoughtfully planned and focused on social-emotional development, which I love. Another huge plus is the communication. I receive photos and updates throughout the day, and I'm kept informed about everything -- from feedings and diaper changes to naps and activities, through the Brightwheel app. It makes me feel connected to my baby even when I'm at work. Blossom Family Nursery truly feels like a second home for my child. I am so grateful to have found such a high-quality, loving daycare and highly recommend it to any parent looking for exceptional care.

My brother's kid goes there and it seems to be working and the kid is learning, so that's good…read moreand I think even if it's a little pricey it's worth it. One time though when the workers weren't paying attention the kid ate rocks (he's two).

From using other kid's diapers to overusing ours, using keep wipes to somehow getting bleach on my…read morekid's clothes. The kid was always sick when he was there.

I've taken a tour at the Lafayette campus in all the staff has been nothing but welcoming and super…read morefriendly. I was able to receive a lot of great information, and I could tell they really care and value your time in your future! They also provide a wide variety of program so there is a lot of career versatility on campus!

I am a former educator with 15 years of corporate, state, and private education experience. A…read moreword to the students who are given an excellent sales pitch at Unitech. Do your homework! Investigate thoroughly how you are investing your time and money. First and foremost Unitech is a business. Like any business, it is designed to create as much revenue as possible. The student comes 2nd. None of the "teachers" I encountered had any prior educational or training experience. They hired individuals with a clinical background. The teachers are underpaid and overworked. They are required to teach both day and evening classes. This is the first time I had ever encountered this model. Most institutions hire part-time teachers for the evening classes. The greatest complaint that I received from the students "they felt they were not learning anything". With that said, most of the students were not disciplined enough for the academic environment they had chosen. They would show up at anytime during class, were not prepared for the lesson, and many disrespectful. Since most of the teachers did not have an academic background, they were not prepared to handle the situation and would allow disruptions. Thus, the student was not being prepared for the real world and allowed to participate in an environment that would perpetuate failure. (1) When seeking an institution of higher learning - make certain it is accredited from the United States Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/accreditation This is the accreditation that employers will ask for and businesses expect. (2) Calculate per academic hour the cost. You will find you are paying about 4 times (or more) than necessary for your education. Again, I strongly suggest you do your homework.

I love and trust the care providers at Over the Rainbow. My 2 year old started attending in July of…read more2017 with no previous preschool or daycare experiences. Expecting a week or 2 of crying upon drop off, I was thrilled that by day 3 she happily walked into class. She has learned so much in the last year, made friends & learned to play and share with a group of her peers. I love that OTR upholds a strict "sick" policy to protect the healthy kids and teachers. The daycare director, Amber, is very sweet, experienced and knowledgeable in her role. All of the teachers we've had so far have been excellent, but I must admit, there is at least one who has my daughter's heart. She goes above and beyond what's expected, gives the children lots of love and special attention and they LOVE HER! Highly recommend Over the Rainbow!

This place is DISGUSTING! After 3 days my 2 year old came back with Strep that put her in the…read morehospital. She stayed sick with Strep, an Upper Respiratory Infection and Bronchitis for over a week. Amber said that this is normal for kids to get this when they first start daycare. Normal?!? We will probably still have to bring her in for a chest x-ray. When we decided that we didn't want her back there, Over The Rainbow charged us 750 dollars!! I will tell everyone I meet about this place and how insensitive and money-hungry this place is! My whole family is absolutely blown away by the unbelievable amount of greed. After everything is said in done with, we paid over 1000.00 for my kids to go to daycare 3 days. THREE DAYS! Don't make the same mistake I did. Run!!!!