I am REALLY sad that there is not a Discovery Lane in Jacksonville, Florida! This school really…read moreteaches and instructs the children in every aspect of education and social skills! Ms. Alice runs this program and she is THE BEST! Very friendly, easy to talk to, professional and has just as much energy as the children! Even though Bella is in the Medio class, I have met the teachers in Piccolo and Grande class as well and they are wonderful! Kudos to you Ms. Alice for selecting and hiring such amazing teachers! This school is connected to Brightwheel, an App which allows you to see videos, pictures, classroom work and messages, real time. This school teaches by doing! They have chefs come in on certain days and teach our children cooking skills but more importantly, healthy living! They have exercise trainers come in on certain days to teach our children the importance of staying active and exercising the body and playing outside! This morning when I dropped Bella off, the Medio teacher had the children sitting in a circle, she would call a child's name and that child had to get up and go to the classmate whom the teacher would name, and greet them with a "Good morning ----". Teaching them manners and morals. I think some adults need to attend this school. Lol. They have scheduled breakfast, lunch, nap and afternoon snack. If the school has to close early or will not be opening due to weather, you receive a notification immediately. The only reason Bella is leaving this school is because she is moving to another state. If I could give this place more stars, they would be a 10!!!

Discovery lane is a amazing school. My son was enrolled in the Piccolo class started back in July…read moreof this year and within 3 1/2 months we seen so much growth. My son was a late bloomer when it came to talking however, once he started going to school everyday we seen improvement with everything he do. Even his range of imagination grew. Amazing. I will definitely recommend this school. The schools curriculum is not all about preschool oral language, literacy, mathematics, and science but just learning the ways of life through all aspects and the environment around them and based on the students interest through the self guided curriculum this is a great place for a little learner to be.

If I could give this daycare center no stars, I would but to post a review, I had to give at least…read moreone star. I would not recommend taking your child to this establishment. It is very unprofessional, and the owner does not care about the children's well-being. My nephew was attending this facility for a few months, and I was very displeased at how the staff interact with the children and parents. Do not bring your child here!

couldn't be happier with the care my 3-year-old son has received at The Learning Experience. He…read morestarted attending recently, and the progress he's made in just a short time is noticeable. The staff is warm, welcoming & professional. From what I seen, it seems like the activities are engaging, educational, and fun--perfect for his age group! It's clear the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help children grow academically and socially. We are a military family and they helped us through the whole process of trying to get the military subsidy situated. I appreciate the fact that they were very knowledgeable and helpful through this whole process and patient as we kept pushing our son's start date back to make sure the military subsidy was approved before we begin. If I had to say something that could use improvement and this is a stretch here, they did tell me that they would be taken more pictures of my son throughout the day, I have received some, but not as many as I thought I would have received, but nonetheless, I do appreciate the pictures they send! I highly recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a caring and stimulating environment for their child

Do not allow your child to attend this daycare. The INFANT teacher Sarah R, held my child down to…read morefeed her... the next time my child attended , they did not feed her all morning and afternoon and failed to urgently contact me. they said she had a teether ...as if that's enough for an infant to have...they also told licensing that I didn't bring food , even though at her age , solid food is not needed. and she had milk with her. The entire staff handled this WRONG. And another mother told me she would be filing CPS and licensing reports ... because the same staff member Sarah , treated her INFANT wrongly as well ... and thought it was funny. Also when you bring up legal affairs they will ( in the same breath) delete camera footage and tell you that you may only direct your concerns to higher up directors because you brought up legal affairs . They lie about involving higher ups when families are upset so that you do not reach out yourself . The directors allow their staff to let new babies cry for long periods of time . They hire idiots that know nothing about the law or how to care for peoples INFANTS. And should be cited for deleting camera footage ,before the 30 day waiting period .

I feel like my son is growing fast, this is the best daycar/learning center for kids. the people…read moremanaging it are very knowledgeable and the teachers are great, never disappointed. We are very picky with who takes care of our son, we are very observant and this daycare makes us feel comfortable of leaving our child and go to work without worrying how he is doing. they are objects and cameras makes us feel like we are there with them.

This has been one of THE BEST decisions I have made for my children. I have two that go to…read moreGuidepost Montessori at Hampshire and hands down the progress that I have seen in both of them is truly amazing. The staff is warm and welcoming - answering any and all questions - AND I can tell they truly care about the children - all of the guides know the kids, and whenever I walk into the school, the administrators tells me all about the kids' day and what milestones they've achieved...and I'm not talking about just their designated teachers, it's all of the staff. I was running errands over the weekend and two staff members ran up to me and the kids to say hello, they were excited to see them and it was the weekend! I know it takes A LOT of patience to work with children daily but I truly feel that the administrators at this school genuinely care about the students.

Ivina R. Was an aid to thw teacher. She is also the same person who will tell a parent their just…read moreturn 3 year old does not have empathy. The same person that would finds all the negatives of a child and belittle them. She provided no engagement, no solutions or interest to work with the parents. She does not want to deal with children who are more active and may need more guidance. She is a poor and unprofessional child education personnel.

Here is the nomination I submitted for Teacher of the Year:…read more Nomination for Teacher of the Year: Ms. Danielle Smith Ms. Danielle Smith is the epitome of an educator, caregiver, and professional. Our daughter has been in Ms. Danielle's class since she was 15 months old and will soon be turning two. In that time, I've witnessed the profound impact Ms. Danielle has had on her development. It's clear to see that Ms. Danielle's deep love for teaching shines through in everything she does with our child. Our daughter has flourished under Ms. Danielle's guidance: learning letters, shapes, colors, numbers (in both English and Spanish), new sign language words, songs, dances, and so much more. But beyond just the educational milestones, Ms. Danielle has inspired a curiosity and love for learning in our daughter that will last a lifetime. As parents, we place an immense level of trust in our children's teachers-not only to help them grow but also to keep them safe. With Ms. Danielle, I never worry. She is always attentive, nurturing, thoughtful, creative, and approachable. Both my husband and I feel completely comfortable reaching out to her with any questions or concerns regarding our child. I greatly admire the level of communication she maintains with families and how she always partners with us in the care, growth, and development of our daughter. Although our daughter will soon be moving on to a new class, our family will forever be grateful for the love and dedication Ms. Danielle has shown to her. She is a truly exceptional teacher, and we feel lucky to have had her in our child's life. With sincere gratitude, The Stevens Family Waldorf, MD

Had a SCHEDULED tour from 10-11 , arrive at the school and was sitting in the lobby for about 20…read moreminutes. We asked the front desk assistant if we needed to reschedule (since we did leave work for the tour) and she said "well today is pizza Friday and it will be a few more minutes (but couldn't tell us how many more minutes). First impressions are super important...if we are scheduling a tour to potentially place our children in this school, things should have been organized and prepared. Not to mention this tour was scheduled three weeks ago. This was totally unprofessional and frustrating as my husband and I both left work to attend this "tour". Also, I could understand had she said take a seat in the lobby we'll be with you in a moment, we are taking care of something but she didn't and then mentioned the tour was only 30 minutes and that we were the only tour for this day....as if our scheduled tour wasn't important. I am most definitely not sending my children here if the tour alone was unprofessional.

My daughter attended the half day pre k 4 program. She had a wonderful experience here. The staff…read moreprovided a structured, caring , nurturing environment. Her social and academic skills improved tremendously. The children attend chapel weekly which was instrumental in her character development. I would highly recommended enrolling your child here.

There are two services: one for American service and one for Spanish service…read more The spanish service is truly filled with the holy spirit and the pastor is truly passionate for Christ The English speaking congregation have a lot of older generation but very truthful sermons

Happy Faces Early Learning Center has provided child care and summer programs for my 7 year old…read moregrand-daughter for years, she continues to be excited about going there, and I wouldn't trust her with anyone else. We have tried other daycare centers but none even come close to the program and staff at Happy Faces ELC. The certified staff takes continuing education courses in early childhood education/development to maintain their credentials and they're so knowledgeable, very professional, firm but fair, and all the kids have fun and learn about all kinds of things. A normal school day for children is to arrive bright and early between 6:00 - 7:00am, they play in whatever educational center they chose (computers, housekeeping, blocks, library area, etc) until it's time to go to school. Mr. Tim drives the children to school in the Happy Faces new 14 passenger van. When they get out of school, Mr. Tim is there to pick them up and take them safely back to Happy Faces. When they arrive, they have time to wind down and eat a snack, then they start their homework. After homework is finished, the children enjoy free time playing outside with the other children, entertaining themselves in one of the learning centers, reading a book or playing an educational game the teacher has prepared/set-up. Happy Faces ELC's Summer Program is exciting, educational and most of all fun! When I pick her up, she just can't stop talking about all the exciting things she did that day. Our grand-daughter especially likes the field trips to: bowling, skating, parks, museums, swimming, movies and more!!! On non-field trip days, Happy Faces has special guests stop by to educate and entertain the children like: a mobile petting zoo, clowns, magicians, police officers, fire fighters, and more! Happy Faces ELC is so exciting and educational that my grand-daughter won't go anywhere else! We love Happy Faces ELC, we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else and the staff are so friendly and professional !!!! We give Happy Faces 2 thumbs up!!!!

This is such a great learning center, the Director Ms. Lori and staff, Ms. Kelly & Ms. Angela are…read morethe best. When my daughter first saw the happy face outside when riding past, she told me she wanted to go there. I have never stepped into a more professional, clean & safer daycare before. Even the ones I've worked at weren't professional enough for me. Proud to say I am no longer there. My child cried to go to Happy Faces. Even if she was sick....she just loved it there. She sees Ms. Angela in passing and runs to her. It was such a pleasure to be a part of Happy Faces family. Ms. Thompson

Mrs. Nico is amazing she is very nice patient and tends to each child individually.read more

There aren't many words to express the joy my husband and I have for the service we receive at…read moreTater Tots. Prior to finding Nicolette I interviewed 9 providers and my 1 year old son didn't like any of them. When we first met Nicolette there was a feeling of relief. My son took to her instantly. She is a very happy person who genuinely enjoys what she does. She is not just a babysitter, she actually teaches and has a great time with the little ones. She is professional, organized, and an all around good person. She always send pictures and updates on the progress of my son on a consistent basis. My son was there only 4 days and started walking. She has taught him words, gestures, how to cover his mouth when coughing, how to eat with a spoon/fork, and tons of other things. I am so thankful for her. He has been going to her for a few months and nothing about her has changed. I love her hours (6a-6p Mon-Fri) and the fact that she provides drop in care. I feel like my child is safe and secure when he is in her care. Thank god for sending me her way.

This is my son's first, and only daycare center. He started at 6 months and is now 2 years old…read more Overall the staff is great with the kids and they keep them actively engaged. The mobile app has been wonderful in keeping me up to date with my son's daily activities. I especially love getting pictures and videos of my son in action throughout the day. I highly recommend COA.

Mrs. Teresa is AWESOME! Since day one she has made us feel comfortable and welcome in the Infant B…read moreclass. Thank you for all you do for our babies! We love you Mrs. Teresa.

At first this school was amazing, all praises due to Mrs. Cynthia, Ms. Stacey and all of the…read moretoddler class staff. On the 8th of November I was prompted to pay $325 on the payment website. When I spoke with Nicole (The director) on the 9th, she told me my daughter was not moving classes just yet, she would keep me posted on openings and to pay the difference. So on the 9th I paid the difference and never heard anything about her moving again until Monday 11/30, when I opened the Watch Me Grow app and seen that I had access to the "Two year old class" cameras. After picking my baby up for the evening, my husband was told by a staff member that it was a permanent move, and assumed we were made aware. We were not. We did not even get the names of her new teachers until 12/3, when I had to ask for them via the Brightwheel app. Being a parent I noticed a difference in my child's demeanor, she was not happy for drop off time in the morning and didn't seem happy in majority of the pictures/videos posted throughout the day via Brightwheel. We decided to watch the cameras closely and see how she was adjusting to her new class. On 12/4, While looking at the cameras we noticed she was awake from her nap earlier than usual and sitting next to a teacher in a chair, the teacher was doing arts and craft. (It was posted in Brightwheel that she woke up at 2:57pm, she was not asleep.) The next time I checked the cameras (maybe 2:30pm-ish or slightly later) She was sitting at a table alone and unhappy with her shoes and socks off, Tyler put them back on for her but grabbed her hands and shook her up a little bit. Obviously the camera doesn't provide audio, but I'm assuming from body language she was frustrated with the babies crying and whining. Shortly after that, all the kids were sitting on the rug by the book case flipping through books, my daughter stood up and might have climbed on the bookcase (can't tell exactly bc of the horrible camera angles), Tyler went over and grabbed her and kind of loosely tossed her to the ground. Around 3:57pm Tyler was mopping the floor and Ashton grabbed a chair, Tyler grabbed her a little too aggressively for my liking and my baby hit the ground crying. I understand my toddler is a busybody, but you don't continue to grab her and toss her around..you actually shouldn't be putting your hands on her at all. That is completely unacceptable, and we will be filing a complaint with the state. She was randomly taken from her old class, which she loved, and placed into a new environment..without any kind of transitional period, with new teachers (Who's named were not shared until three days later..after I had to ask for them), so I'm sure the whining and crying was more frequent than usual. I can understand if that is frustrating, however that does not give a "teacher" the right to handle a child the way I watched Taylor handle my child. Also note: November 12th I received this message from Nicole: "Hey mom I wanted to let you know your child is visiting the two year old friends today! This is not a permanent change we are just down some teachers and has to make an adjustment for today!" So again, she spent only one day in the 2s class, that is not a transition and wasn't even intended for that purpose, we also did not receive any updates that day at all or have access to the cameras. So we have no way of even knowing how her day was..if so, maybe we would have been able to prevent the events that took place this past week. This incident took place on December 4th. I immediately picked my child up, got all of her things and told the staff it would be her last day enrolled. My husband sent a very detailed email to the director and assistant director. We never received a reply. I reached out to corporate and they put me in contact with the District Manager, Stephanie Carmichael, who has turned out to be a useless point of contact. We requested the footage, with very clear time frames. Upon reviewing the footage we noticed the most important clips were missing..which means this is also the footage that was shown to the state rep who did a virtual inspection of the school, per our request. So not only does the director provide piss poor communication, the District manager is either shady or clueless. I find it really convenient we were unable to view footage from an incident that occurred 12/4 until 12/22, and the video of a teacher slamming a child to the ground, causing the baby to cry, isn't included like we asked for in the very first email sent. The District manager also claims we are out of the timeframe to pull footage, but we will see about that.. Not to mention, the "teacher" in question is still employed and working with the children. All in all, I had high hopes for this school but it has proven to be a disaster..from the "new" teachers, to the director, to the District manager.

Horrible!!! In the beginning the establishment seemed to be clean. The staff in the toddler class…read morewere amazing. S/o to Mrs. Tiffany and Mrs. Jade. They took amazing care of my son for the few months that he was there. My first encounter was when I learned my 6 month old wasn't fed during lunch time. After that my son would be sick every week. One week the daycare was exposed to RSV, I called myself being proactive and kept my child out. He returned the following week and got RSV. They we're not cleaning properly. It would be dirt, food and dust in the corners that would remain there for MONTHS at a time. The Management at the time Nicole & Bianca were a poor example of leadership and unprofessional. Never consistent in the policy and rules.