My grandson is thriving! He is to and I was weary of him going at first . Now I am so greatful for…read morethese hard working ladies. Amazing job !

We love this school so much! They offer excellent extracurricular activities for preschoolers to…read moreenroll in such as soccer, music, science, and spanish. The staff is amazing and the kids are always learning so much developmentally appropriate things to help them prepare for kindergarten. It is worth the $ hands down.

My child goes here and she LOVES it. I couldn't have chosen a better place. It's a little more…read moreexpensive but you get exactly what you pay for. She's been enrolled for one solid year. I wish I had done this sooner. Choose wisely!

I enrolled my kid here about three months ago and I have not been disappointed. They are wonderful…read morepeople my daughter loves her teachers and she always talks about how much she plays with friends. It is more on the expensive side but I think they do a great job and I feel like it's worth it. My daughter loves it there and I am pleased with the staff. The only thing that I wish they did a little differently is the food I wish there was a bit more healthy options.

Love n Laughter is 45 years old and is now serving it's 3rd generation . During this time , there…read morehas been very little turnover . Everytime there has been a change , it has been for the betterment of the parents, children, and other staff members . Recently , there as been a major change - an experienced LnL teacher has moved to the 4 K class, replacing the prior 4 K - asst director. She is doing s fantastic job ! Each teacher feels the freedom to change their classrooms and they are bright, cheerful, and automatically make you smile. This is one of the best staff LnL has ever had ! Parents can leave knowing their child will not be hollered at or belittled -making them feel so insecure at such an early age . They will learn , not only academically, but they learn about Jesus as well . This is why LnL has been one of the oldest, if not the oldest, privately owned childcare in West Columbia/Lexington area .

*A review for parents looking for quality daycare, and educators looking to further their career in…read moreteaching young children* Before I started working at Love N Laughter I had seen the negative reviews about a former employee, so I completely understand why some parents may have felt worried. That person is no longer here, and I wanted to share what this center is actually like now from my experience as a teacher. Before finding Love N Laughter, I toured and worked around several daycares in the Columbia and West Columbia area, and honestly, a lot of them felt chaotic, understaffed, and out of control. Teachers were constantly quitting, classrooms had no real routine, and staff were exhausted. At sunshine house I felt abused and not cared for as a human so imagine how they treat your child, I would be brutally screamed at by management everyday all bc they are miserable themself, I would work from 7:00 in the morning until 6:45 at night without a real break, and sometimes we felt like I had to beg just to use the bathroom. My co worker even peed herself once because management did not listen to her 10 attempts to use the bathroom. I also wasn't allowed to decorate my classroom at all. I'd walk in to the directors ripping off my decorations I put up to make it welcoming for the kids. Thankfully, Love N Laughter has been completely different. From the moment I met Mrs. Donna, Mr. John, Mrs. Jessica, Mrs. Marlene, Mrs. Madison, and the rest of the staff, I felt welcomed. The center feels calm, organized, and home like. Every classroom has a very strong routine in place, and the teachers are experienced, reliable, and truly know each of the children they care for. As soon as my dss papers were processed, Mrs. Donna gave me my own classroom. She called me everyday to keep in touch with me, invited me to staff dinners and birthday celebrations, and was nothing short of amazing to me. She has provided me with materials and the freedom to make it colorful, whimsical, and fun for the children. As a student at the University of South Carolina School of Education, this means so much to me. My goal is to become a kindergarten teacher, and I feel like I am actually growing here and becoming a better educator. The children read, dance, listen to music, make art, use their imaginations, play with friends, and go outside in a large fenced in yard. They are not just only being watched all day. They are spending every moment of their day being taught, loved, encouraged, redirected with kindness, and helped through every stage of their development. Honestly, do not bring your child here unless you want them to become well mannered, sociable, confident, creative, excited to learn, happy to make friends, and interested in reading and discovering new things. The teachers work hard to help the children communicate, follow routines, treat others kindly, and feel proud of themselves. Love N Laughter is also faith based, and the children are taught kindness, compassion, love, and faith in Jesus. It feels personal and family oriented, not corporate and cold. The staff are treated like people here too. I get a full hour break every day. I have the freedom to be creative in my classroom. Mrs. Donna and Mr. John show appreciation for the staff, and they even buy us dinner during meetings just so we can sit together, talk, laugh and enjoy time as a team. Birthdays feel like family celebrations, and the staff genuinely care about one another. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work here. Love N Laughter has restored some of my faith in childcare in Columbia. It is more than just a daycare. It feels like a second home, and I am proud to be part of it.

New owner and she is amazing!! We have known Christine for three and half years and she has cared…read morefor our son since he was old enough to leave our arms. A friend referred us to her after her wonderful experience with Christine teaching her own children. Christine is very kind and considerate. With such a pleasant demeanor and patience that could outlast the Pyramids of Giza. Her reliability is as sure as the coming dawn. If the saying holds true that cleanliness is next to godliness then my child spends his days on Mt. Olympus. She is definitely a person I would refer to anyone that I know, because she throws her whole mind, body, and spirit into the lessons and love she gives all her children. Without a doubt our son feels just as much at home with her, as do her own children. Our son's eyes light up to see her every day. He has learned so much from her, from drawing houses to moral values. She doesn't just watch our son, she teaches him. At three, he knows colors, ABC's, counting, and loves to read books. Some books he has even memorized from reading them so much. We will truly miss Christine loving and teaching our son when he goes off to school soon. She is a fabulous person and I am so grateful for the time we've had and cherish every moment she has spent with our son.

I am so glad I found this preschool for my 4 year old. She has learned so much and has enjoyed it…read more I feel very comfortable leaving her in the care of the teachers.

MSC is a gem in Columbia! We have two children here, and their growth has been incredible. The…read moreteachers deeply care about each student and building a strong community. My kids have learned to write in cursive, to care for chickens, to multiply large numbers--all before first grade! What makes me happiest, though, is how their school has taught them to love learning. I have confidence that eventually, when they do move to a traditional public school, they will carry the curiosity and independence they've learned here.

The teachers are fantastic, the program is great, the facilities and campus are inspiring. Highly…read morehighly recommend. My daughter started in 1st grade and us in 5th grade there now. I wouldn't put her anywhere else after the experience we have had. My smaller-than-most daughter is confident and self-respecting in ways that were fostered by this school alone. She is forward-thinking and strategic due to planning her schedules, and is compassionate for others as a result of their open discussions about issues and high level reading concepts. Enroll with confidence.

Extreme state of the art facility. I felt very comfortable enrolling my child at this facility. The…read morestaff is top notch and will make you feel at ease that your child will learn and will enjoy the environment

We absolutely love Amy at the Lush Cove Daycare! Not only does she care for my children well, but…read moreshe cares for them with love. Her rates are reasonable for the quality care that they receive. She provides a yearly calendar in January, and communicates effectively throughout the year. I could not ask for a better childcare provider for my children. I sincerely cannot recommend her enough!

Ms. Amy has been a true gem. She has been caring for our daughter since she was 12 weeks old (she's…read more9 months now), and they met when our baby was just five weeks old. Our baby took to Ms. Amy right away, and they've been besties ever since. Ms. Amy is attentive, considerate, kind, accommodating, excellent with my breast milk and with paced feedings, and she has worked with us at our pace for incorporating solid foods into our baby's diet. She has a safe and loving home and really makes you feel like family. She gives a clear sense of her schedule and always gives us as much notice as she possibly can for closures and shortened hours. She follows the Richland 1 school schedule for the most part. She is also attentive to infection control concerns and does her best to avoid illnesses spreading. She often checks in on us after hours and is happy to give baby advice from her own years of experience. Her children are also extremely helpful, and her daughter babysits herself. We are pleased to be a Lush Cove family, and we hope to keep our baby here for the foreseeable future.

While we are still new to this Daycare, I felt the need to shout them out with how our experience…read morehas been so far. We pulled our son from another daycare after several concerns so we were already on the defense about where we would send him to next. Every single person we have met or interacted with at this facility seems to genuinely love their job and what they do. They are so great with our son and provide numerous updates throughout the day including photos! This has put me at so much ease especially after his previous center experience and the fact that he is going through a clingy stage so drop offs can be tough. The teachers quickly love on him and before we know it we are getting a pic of his smiling face. So grateful to have found this center and for our son to be surrounded by people that are passionate about what they do!

This place is such a blessing for our daughter. The director made room for us when our prior…read morechildcare arrangements fell through last minute and we had no other opportunities available. Our daughter loves her teachers and friends here, but more importantly, has learned that Jesus loves her and she has learned to love the Lord. We are so happy to have found this place!