If your child has the opportunity to attend Larson's Children's Center, know that they are receiving a true gift. I have been absolutely blown away by the level of care, attention, and compassion my son has received there. When he started at two and a half years old, he was barely speaking, reluctant to participate in circle time, and cried every morning at drop-off. Just two months later, thanks to the incredible teachers, preschool aides, and dedicated directors, he had blossomed into a confident, happy little boy. In fact, we started calling Larson's "Happy School" because that's exactly what it became for him. As a mom navigating a child with significant separation anxiety, the support I received was beyond anything I could have expected from a preschool. I felt understood, encouraged, and supported every step of the way. The staff consistently went above and beyond to ensure my son felt safe, loved, and welcomed. It is clear how much thought, expertise, and child development knowledge go into every aspect of their program. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, and the creative themes and activities make learning genuinely exciting for the kids. From social-emotional growth to foundational preschool learning, my son has thrived at Larson's. More than anything, being part of this school has felt like joining an extended family. We are incredibly grateful. read more

You will not find a better, more loving, and acceptable place to trust your kids at. The leadership and ALL of the teachers are absolutely amazing. It becomes one big family. read more

Our 3 year old daughter is thriving here. Super nice staff and they work with us on requests for the menu and to apply sunscreen before going outside, etc. We are so happy we found Larson's and highly recommend it! read more

Larson's is the absolute best. Both of my children currently attend and I couldn't imagine a more wonderful place for my babies to learn, play, and grow! The teachers are all so loving and fun, and every single person on staff not only know every child's name, but also their unique personalities and how they are best suited to learn and interact throughout the day. The class sizes are very small and tight-knit, and the friendships that my children have developed with their little cohorts are so special. Not to mention the incredible environment this provides both for educational and emotional growth! My son will be starting kindergarten this fall and is more than prepeared, which I am so grateful for. Each week is themed with special songs, art, food, STEM projects, etc individualized to each class. There is an adorable talent show put on every spring that we look forward to every year. They also make it VERY easy for parents with all snacks and meals provided - all your little one needs to show up with is a backpack and a water bottle. I can't say enough good things about this preschool and the wonderful women who run it. We love Larsons! read more

We started our son at the infant center at just 6 months and he "graduated" at 2 to move to the children's center. He's now been there for 6 months. I can't say enough great things about this school. From extraordinary 2:1 attention at the infant center, from teachers who literally taught me how to parent, to the children's center where so many teachers care for my son, help him through every transition, and make him feel comfortable and do happy every day, larsons is just the best! When he had a bit of a hard time transitioning, they were there with solutions and hugs and reassurance. As two working parents, we're so glad to know we can have our son in one fantastic school all the way through his preschool years. read more

If you have a job, do not send your child to Larson's Infant Program. Our son was in the program for 4 months and, due to their sick policy, was out about 30% of the time. While I think the care is fine they provide when he's there, reliable child care has been the challenge. Over the last two months, he's been out 1-2 days a week. One of the most recent reasons was he had loose stool (he's teething) so he had to remain out for 3 days. In addition, the sick policy seems to be ever changing. When we started at Larson's, the policy was if the kid's symptoms are improving, he can be there. Then it went to an arbitrary policy of 1 symptom is ok but if he has 2 symptoms, he can't be there (which our doctor didn't understand), now if he has any symptoms he can't be there. Any parent who puts their child in infant daycare knows kids are frequently dealing with a running nose, cough, etc. Unfortunately, Larson doesn't seem to agree. We get a call any time there is any symptom and we're not alone. Other parents have approached us asking our experience of Larson's and expressing the same viewpoint on their sick policy. Unfortunately, we've been forced to get a full time nanny and other parents have the same intention. In a town where most of us are dual income, not having reliable childcare is a challenge, especially when you consider the cost of Larson's. Knowing there is a 30% chance we get a call any given day to pick up our child because he has a symptom just doesn't work for us since we both work. In addition, the hours of operations have changed three times. The original parent packet said they close at 6pm, which then changed to 5pm. Then, the start time got moved from 7:30am to 8am, so hours are now 8am-5:15pm. If you look at my other Yelp reviews, almost all are 5 stars. I hate writing negative reviews but I want to share my experience to save other working parents' the frustration. Larson's has a great reputation so I'm very disappointed to write this review. read more

How are there not 1000's of 5 star reviews here!!?? I'm shocked! I'm not someone who usually writes reviews on Yelp, but Larson's absolutely deserves hundreds of 5 star reviews!! I would honestly give them 10 stars if I could! This preschool is so phenomenal!! If I were to try to visualize the perfect environment to send my child, even my imagination would come short of the reality of Larson's. The staff is just incredible. Every teacher, every helper, every employee of Larson's gets to know EVERY single child's name, and it is the most welcoming, accepting, and loving environment. I've never met people with more patience, kindness, organization, and heart. I should mention - I think there is a separate Larson's Infant program. I do not know anything about the infant program, but I do know A LOT about the 2 - 4 year-old preschool program (and I know there's also a kindergarten and older kids' after-school program). My two kids have both attended Larson's (one has moved on to elementary school, but my youngest is still at Larson's). I get photos daily of all the fun and educational activities my child does every day. They have a really amazing curriculum with a new focus each week. I'm amazed to see the photos each day. My two-year-old does more activities at Larson's in one-day than he would in an entire week if he were at home! (Painting, cooking, counting, tracing, art projects, sports and games, reading, just everything!) It's a really well-thought out curriculum. As parents, we get an email each week that lets us know the theme of the week, and also breaks it down into what each class will be doing in regard to science, math, art, cooking, etc. The kids also get to spend lots of time outdoors, which my little one just loves. Larson's also makes life SO EASY for parents, because all you need to prepare is a water bottle for your child! They take care of the breakfast, snacks, lunch, etc. I literally just send my kid to school each day with his water bottle and his backpack. They have a chef for the kids, and both my kids were very good eaters at Larson's (which is not true everywhere else!) I almost forgot to mention the other thing I love about Larson's. They have small classes (like 7-9 students), with the same teacher all day, and they divide the classes by increments of 6 months (instead of a full year). So there is a class for 2 - 2.5 year old's, and a different class for 2.5-3 year-olds. With all the major developmental milestones of little ones, I LOVE that they are able to be in a class that is right at their level. I can't say enough nice things about Larson's! I'm truly dreading the day that my youngest kid graduates and moves on to elementary school, because it's been such a positive experience for us, and such a truly wonderful community to be a part of! read more

We absolutely love Larson's and have had two kids there for over two years each! The teachers are so sweet and caring. They really go the extra mile to make sure each child thrives. My son is extremely shy and they have been so supportive of him along the way. It's been a dream to watch him build confidence and come out of his shell. I LOVE that they take care of the meals. It's one thing off my plate and the kids are eating healthy, balanced meals. They have an awesome pick-up option after elementary school so I don't have to do the mid-day switch which is tricky as a working parent. I also think they nail parent comms. We get a weekly newsletter so I know what to probe my kids about and they are so thoughtful about the curriculum and activities to keep it engaging. read more

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Larson's 3 years ago for our son. We moved to Danville during the pandemic, July 2020, when childcare overall was a challenge. Larson's did a phenomenal job being transparent and diligent navigating the fluidity of COVID to ensure child/staff safety. Our son had challenges with his emotions at 2 years old. Larson's partnered with us to ensure we were all on the same page and to have a plan for him as we worked together. He has made leaps and bounds since then and can articulate his feelings, rather than acting out. The staff are the shining stars of it all. Every morning and afternoon you are greeted with warm smiles. If a kid is having a hard time at drop off, they are comforted with some loving hugs or an activity to assist mom/dad/caregiver getting out the door. If your child is in a bad mood/grumpy at drop off, the teachers have this magical way of redirecting your child to a happier disposition. It is such a positive, loving, and caring environment that is apparent from the time you enter the door. On top of the loving and caring, they operate as a school does and have well planned out themes for the curriculum each week. We receive a weekly newsletter with all the details for each class (they are broken up by ages) and the upcoming birthdays and staff anniversaries. The communication is impeccable! They also offer enrichment classes for those who wish to have their children participate in. If you are looking for a safe, fun, loving learning environment for your child, Larson's is the place to be. It's not only a great place for your child to thrive and create wonderful friendships, it's a place that treats you like you're family. read more

We feel so lucky to have found Larsons. We've been a part of the Larsons community for almost 4 years now and both my daughters have so much fun, come home talking about their days and what they learned, and have met sweet friends. In those off mornings when my 3 year old is giving me a hard time, one or more of the teachers immediately come over to help and my daughter happily goes to them for a welcome distraction and hugs. The communication is amazing and Larson's is now offering enrichment classes which is just a bonus. read more

My family and I can not say enough great things about Larson's and their teaching staff. Both of my boys look forward to going there every day. From detailed weekly lesson plans to fun holiday events Larson's is one of a kind! read more

This is a wonderful preschool! My son has been going for 2 years and my daughter will attend soon. Not only do they have great respect for the importance of play time, they have an age-appropriate learning plan that helps prepare children for kindergarten. Every spring they put on a performance for the parents, and they even have Parents' Night Out once or twice a year, so we can drop them in a fun place and enjoy a date night! They have a before- & after-school program for kids in grades K-3, with pick-up & drop-off options for local schools (Green Valley and Vista Grande). read more

The best place for your kids for sure... without doubt.My son has been going there for the past 3 years and has truly blossomed under the care of the wonderful dedicated teachers. The center is run very professionally and it's a pleasure to meet the teachers who give so much personal attention to each and every child. My son looks forward to going there everyday and he learns a lot along with all the fun activities. Can't recommend this place enough to anyone looking for a good, fun filled , professionally run establishment with the most awesome teachers. read more

We love Larson's. Every teacher knows my child and always stops to say hello and goodbye to us each day. There is a high level of engagement with the children, the atmosphere is fun and my daughter looks forward to attending every day. We started when she was 2 and have been happy with each teacher. The directors are professional and caring. Overall, the school is very well run. As an extra bonus, our daughter gets 2 snacks and a hot lunch every day and she takes dance classes at school. (Ms. April is both a fantastic dance teacher as well as a preschool teacher.) If looking for a preschool where you know your child will be well cared for and be intellectually engaged, I highly recommend Larson's. read more

Teacher turnover is high and the focus is not on the children. Communication between parents and teachers isn't the best. They could communicate better with the parents and tend better to the needs of the children. read more

They do a great job transporting school aged children to and from school, and are a great after school resource. There are some clicks that have formed, and it is difficult for new students to be accepted right away. As for the spring program, the last two years have left me with my jaw dropped due to the inappropriate content for young children. The choice of hip hop music and dance for very young children seems questionable, especially with the teachers performing moves that should be left to the strip clubs. I like the idea of group performance, it's just the taste level that I find extremely questionable. read more

Larson's Children Center is and has been a wonderful place for my son to grow. He started when he was 2 1/2 years old and has made many new friends. He is always very excited on the days he now attends Larson's. We are so HAPPY that this day care center is close to our home and his elementary school. We love you guys :) Karen read more

Larson's is the best preschool and I am proud to recommend it to anyone that is looking for a place to send their children. My husband and I both work full time, so our two children have been going to Larson's for 4 years. It has been amazing to see them learn and grow during that time. They love going each day and have built amazing friendships with the other children and families of Larson's. The teachers are very professional, yet still make it fun for the kids. They are extremely important to our family-We count on them to help us teach our kids to be smart, friendly, responsible and caring individuals. The highest compliment was paid to us by a teacher at the local elementary school when she said that she "hopes to get Larson's kids in her kindergarten class each year as they are some of the most prepared kids". We love Larson's! read more

We tried two other schools that was a disappointment and then some. Larsons is awesome my kids love going to play with friends. Staff is amazing and we wouldn't send our kids anywhere else. All the children are happy and active in all activities. Run jump and play time!!! read more

This review is for the Larson Infant Center. We are researching daycares for our 1 year old son and have been calling this center for a week to set up a tour. They close at 6pm and refuse to accommodate working parents anytime after 6pm which has not been the case for other daycares we have looked at. Finally the director, Lucy, said they would be willing to let us come at 5:15 which still means we have to leave work early but when I called back to confirm, was told the supervisor is not allowing this as it does not work with their schedule. They only do tours smack in the middle of the morning and when I said I just wanted to see the facility and then we would be able to come back during the mid-morning if we were serious, was told maybe this wouldn't work well for us. Wow, really? If I had all that time to visit then I wouldn't have the need for daycare because I would not be working myself. ZERO stars for service. We will be enrolling our son elsewhere because this center can't even work with us to compromise on a time for us working parents to take a look. Very disappointing to us as new residents of Danville. read more

I have had at least one of my children at Larson's for the past almost 7 years. I looked at many schools prior to sending my then 3 year old son to Larson's. If you are looking for a tight knit family school that provides a nurturing, safe and open environment this is the place. The teachers are all educated in child development and keep the balance with fun and age appropriate learning. I have truly sent all of my friends to Larson's as well and it is so nice for my children to walk in to such a welcoming and loving place while their parents are at work. They have become an extension of our family and always put the safety of our children first. This is my last year at Larson's and I truly am heartbroken as are my children. If I could keep them there forever I would, I am so grateful to all the teachers (we have had them all) and the Directors! Thank you!!! read more

I wanted to include an additional comment about the 2011 Larson's Spring Performance. The school-age class sang a song in which they changed the words to Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'." One of the lyrics repeated over and over was "treat us equal." I certainly don't think cliques are encouraged or sanctioned at Larson's and the message from the Spring Performance was hopeful and appropriate. read more

Our granddaughter and grandson have attended Larsons for the past 6-7 years. The staff is well trained, patient, firm with boundries, supportive and helpful at every turn. read more

Five stars just isn't enough for Larson's Infant Center! My husband and I couldn't be more thrilled to have found such an amazing daycare for our daughter. The program at Larson's offers fabulous age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers to develop their fine and gross motor, sensory, and social / emotional skills, all while being completely flexible to the needs and schedule of each child. What really makes Larson's Infant Center so fantastic though are the ladies caring for the children. Lucy, the Director, and her team of teachers and teacher's aids are passionate about what they do and it shows. As first time parents that both work full time, my husband and I feel indebted to the ladies of Larson's Infant Center for the warmth, laughter, and encouragement they provide to our daughter, and us, every day. They truly love her like their own and we're so grateful for the reassurance that gives us each day when we head to work knowing she is in such capable hands. read more