With it's friendly staff and learning curriculum. This school was the best choice for my little…read moreone. They have a computer system for check in and check out. Security features which include coded door. The staff if very friendly and helpful. Always makes me feel like they know my child personally. They have a lesson plan for everyday so it's not like they don't so something productive. Arts and crafts, outside time and snacks in between main meals are just among a few of the things they do. Very reasonable cost for attendance. Cannot say enough about the staff. They are very very nice!

Let me preface this by saying, my husband is a civil engineer and I'm a web developer. We are…read morereasonable, well-educated people who are not the types to leave reviews, but our experience with this daycare was so bad we feel inclined to offer some insight into those considering this facility. Most importantly, we want to warn other parents who love their child as much as we love ours about some potential problems. Personally, I wish I had gone with my gut instinct when on my son's first day no teacher bothered to let me know how he did, or even approached me, when I picked him up from the preschool, because they all were too busy sitting at a picnic bench while the big and little kids all played outside. Numerous times we discussed switching throughout our experience with this daycare, but we wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt since as mentioned above, I feel like we are reasonable people. Here are the major issues we found to be point of concerns from our experience here: 1) Understaffed: There is a promised class-size ratio, and it seems like at certain times of day what is allowed by the state (7:1) was certainly surpassed in the toddler class. Even if it wasn't, teachers often seemed overwhelmed by large groups in the toddler class - one even letting us know she could not keep an eye on all of them. The lead teacher of our son's class even recommended searching for a facility with smaller class sizes when we brought up to her we were seriously considering removing our child. 2) Low-quality staff: There were a couple of teachers who were approachable and experienced, but for the most part, many were impersonal at best or seemed to lack basic knowledge one expects from a childcare worker on basic developmental phases. When any issues arose, as one can expect from the 1-2 year old range, we were often told by professional childcare workers that "I don't know what to do" which is an absurd thing to hear about basic developmental stuff with toddlers. This is not rocket science, but takes patience, staff, and close supervision. 3) Apparent lack of supervision: Often older children would wonder from room to room with no sort of supervision. This facility even has been reported for this issue, where one student stapled another students without the staff being aware: http://carefacility.doe.louisiana.gov/BlasPDF/SOD_08012018_50918_609720.pdf "1713 A Supervision: Children were not under supervision at all times as: On 7/16/18, O1 discovered a staple in C1's right thumb. According to O1, he picked C1 up from the center around 4 pm and they went home. O1 was washing C1's hands and discovered the staple in C1's right thumb. O1 took C1 to the Emergency Room where the staple was removed. According to S3, she gave C1 the stapler to hold while they were working on a class project. S3 does not know when C1's thumb was stapled. According to S3, C1 did not say anything and did not indicate he was hurt in any way. S3 was unaware of the staple in C1's thumb until notified by S2 of the incident around 4pm-4:30 pm. C1 was not closely supervised while C1 held a stapler since a staple was in his thumb and staff was not aware that a staple was in C1's thumb." From my personal experience, I noticed often when I came early to pick up my son that teachers would be just sitting and sometimes looking at their smart phones. Due to the lack of supervision, there were frequent "incidents" from bites, falls, and scratches. This is normal toddler behavior but given the frequency it is hard for me to believe the facility is adequately staffed, or if it is, that the staff are paying close enough attention. When I told other childcare workers about what happened at our gym daycare and other friends, this was their exact response, the facility is obviously not hiring enough teachers or hiring the right teachers.

My rating for this preschool has not changed, but what did need to change is the awful and…read moreuninformative review I gave a year ago when I wrote it. I adore this preschool and everyone involved in it. Here's a list of why: -The people who work here love kids. It seems like a no brainier but at many preschools the teachers don't really like kids and get annoyed, fed up, whatever with them. I get that kids (especially toddlers!) can be a bit of an ummmm...challenge. And I love kids but honestly would not have the patience to deal with 12-15 of them all day long. So it's really saying something to me when I pick up the boy that they aren't at the door trying to punt him to me. The teachers are patient and kind and truly love your child like they are family. -Field tripping. We go on just a few field trips each year but they rock. One is right across the street to the fire station. If you have a little boy you will see pure unabated joy in his eyes on this field trip. Little girls like it a lot too. Moms REALLY like it. :) Another great field trip is the annual dentist one where the kids learn all about good oral hygiene and get new tooth brushes. -This is a preschool, not a daycare. Kids are expected learn here. There are lessons everyday. My son, who starts kindergarten in the fall of 2014, knows his address, phone number, how to write his name, all of the days of the week, the months and can read several words all by himself. Not even in kindergarten yet. Need I say more?

These caretakers were an answer to me and my wife's prayers. Heidi is an angel. We had a…read morechallenging situation with my son and they used loving discipline with my child. They really care about your child and you. I can't say enough and how grateful we were for them.

Little Camellia Schoolhouse is the most wonderful preschool around! We had left another preschool…read moreabout 3 years ago to send my child here. It was the best decision of my life and only wish it was an option for my 2 older children when they were going through. It is a cute little neighborhood preschool. It offers such a personable feeling. Rebecca and all her teachers feel like family to me and my family. My daughter is excited to go to school and excited to come home and tell me all about her day and what she did. I am truly grateful for her being able to go here. They offer a Christian learning environment at Little Camellia Schoolhouse with lots of hands on activities for the kids to be engaged. If I could keep my child here until college I would;)

LOVE THIS SCHOOL!! The Little Camellia School house is a wonderful school. Just walking into the…read moremain room you can see the time and love that has been put into this school. It is always beautifully decorated which makes it feel very cheerful and inviting! I have been to many other preschool centers and they always seem uninviting and cold (that is not the case at Little Camellia). The ladies that work there are some of the loveliest people I have ever meet. You can tell they love what they're doing and they love the children. It has 6 classrooms and a very nice playground with slides, swings, riding toys, sand table and a lot more. The classrooms have cubbies for every child, group tables, and different educational centers set up. When we arrive we are always greeted by someone and have to check in and out. I have walked into other preschools where no one has ever stop or questioned me (that did not feel safe). When I've come at naptime there are always teachers in the classrooms watching the children and working on lesson plans. The Little Camellia Schoolhouse is a PRESCHOOL that focuses on learning! They have daily BIBLE, MATH, READING, and SCIENCE lessons. I love The Little Camellia Schoolhouse because it is NOT a daycare where I drop my kids off and they do nothing all day and all the workers do is feed them meals and let them run around, and unlike most centers I get to provide my children with a healthy lunch with things I know they like to eat, instead of them eating whatever is served that day (or not eating because they are a little picky). The tuition is very reasonable compared to the other centers in this area. Having had different experiences with other preschool centers in the Slidell area I wouldn't send my children anywhere else!

This preschool has a caring staff that focuses on the individual needs of each child. They take…read moretime to learn the demeanor of every child and always notice when a child isn't feeling well. It is amazing to watch children grow emotionally and intellectually when they go to Honeycomb School. There may be tears the first day you drop your child off, but they will fall in love with their teacher sooner than you think. And you'll be amazed at the things they will learn and come home and tell you about.

Not only did I attend Honeycomb as a child, but I have sent my own child to the school. The owners…read moreof the school and their staff work hard every day to love each child and help them to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents who send their children to this school are following generations of families who Honeycomb has impacted in a postive way. The grounds have been well persevered and the classroom sizes are intimate for a good teacher/child ratio. We love Mrs. Tyla and my daughter especially loves the playground! Again, we love Honeycomb and recommend it highly to others!!!

I don't even have one negative thing to say about this place. I went to numerous preschools before…read morepicking this one. I knew the first time I went that I had found "the one". My son is 2 1/2 and I was looking for somewhere he could go for a few hours a week that would be enjoyable for him. Some places had funny odors or were too strict. This place seemed very clean with children having fun. When I met the teachers I was also very impressed as they are just soo friendly. My son who is super clingy loves coming here. They play outside, sing, do crafts and just have an awesome time. I definitely recommend this to all parents.

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Since new principal took over a couple years ago. This school has really went down hill. She is…read morevery arrogant and seems to think everyone is beneath her. Most if not all the teachers are not real teachers as far as degrees or experience teaching. Most of the staff from the principal on down seem to be nothing but bullies of the children. They have favoritism as far as some kids can do what others can not. Just because their parent is involved in staff. they have rules that are unwritten and not in handbook. Because principal decides to create one when the mood hits. The principal is ruining what was a great school. She should really be removed.

Best Christian school in Slidell- 61 years of educating children per biblical standards…read more Generations have attended Calvary Baptist School and experienced loving care and guidance from a truly caring staff. My son was a student here so I know from experience! Whether you are a lifelong Slidellian, or- you are new to the area- you won't be disappointed in Calvary.