Stopped by here for the first time recently for a Yoga class. The place is huge so I needed…read moredirections finding the room. The instructor got the class was great. I also loved that they had a sauna & steam room, I used the sauna after my yoga class. There's also plenty of parking which is always a plus to me.

Best gym I've ever been to. I could never see myself leaving this gym without feeling like I'm…read moreleaving part of my family. My entire family are members. Great service and too many amenities to list.

The staff at this Learning Experience is absolutely amazing. From the leadership team in the front,…read moreto the teachers in Preschool2A they are all great people. You can tell they truly care about the children in the center. Ms.Caroline, Ms.Daniyelle, Ms.Cynthia and Ms.Alexis works so well with my daughter who can be a little challenging at times. She has grown and learned so much in the last year and it's all because of that team. She tells me all the time that is loves school and she loves her teachers. We are so sad to leave but we are still grateful we had a chance to experience such an outstanding group of people who care for the children they serve.

I truly want to give them five stars they truly offer a great program and knowing my daughter is…read morenot returning is truly sad. My child left at the beginning of summer because they are very expensive and it was out of my budget. I will admit it was difficult meeting there tuition deadlines $300 weekly to be exact... but as a mom of 3 I tried. When re enrolling for the fall I was told that my child would not be able to move forward because she is not potty trained and there is no more room and if my child was to attend and late payments and she would be dismissed. She was so rude never have I ever felt embarrassed In my life. My daughter is everything just the way I was treated on the phone makes me wonder if things are as they seem.

I would not recommend this school to anyone. Period. I was very up front about my son's…read morehyper-activity, from moment 1 of even considering putting him into this school. I was assured that all would be fine, they would work with him, blah blah blah. After 2 DAYS they told me that it was not going to work out. They gave their concerns, but instead of listening to my input about what has worked in the past for his behavior monitoring, they simply said that they gave it a shot. Ridiculous. He is a small child, not an unruly teenager. It is very disheartening to know that they were NOT EVEN WILLING to give him a shot. He is a loving boy who deserves to feel welcome & included, not like an outcast. Shame on you, New Beginnings.

Please don't base your decision off of one review. My son has been with St. James since 2020 and we…read morehave nothing but wonderful things to say about our family at St. James. No one wakes up chipper like a unicorn floating on a rainbow. I don't know what world that person lives in but it is life. Everyone is either happy/sad, it is life. The teachers are amazing. I had trouble potty training my son when he first enrolled at the age of 2 and the teachers were beyond helpful. Probably more than my parents (lol). My son had to be potty trained prior to Pre-K classes. He had a couple accidents here and there and the teachers helped him through it, physically and emotionally. My son comes home with crazy funny stories and loves everyone, classmates and teachers. He has learned so much being at St. James, even I questioned if his speed of learning was normal. :) I am not a religious person but his grandparents are. The teachers taught him mannerisms, how to pray, how to physically act in church, and etc. I cannot be thankful enough and grateful for the staff members. They are wonderful, amazing, and delightful to be around. My son adores his teachers so much he sometimes talks about not wanting to leave their side when he gets older. I would definitely enroll my second child in this school when I have another. Again, please don't let one persons bad experience/review make you from walking away from this gem. The school may be a little older but I find it okay. It gives it character. The school itself is very refreshing because it reminds me of when I went to pre-school. I personally love the SJ family and refer everyone i know who lives in this area to this school.

I've been so disappointed since enrolling my child…read more I was excited because I've heard great things about their program but unfortunately some of the staff is rude and judgmental. Being met with attitude when dropping off and picking up your child is unacceptable, especially when your child goes into hysterics when you are trying to leave. My crying child is a true indicator that something isn't right. Unfortunately we will be looking elsewhere for childcare. My advice: 1) Get a younger staff more accepting of 2 working parents. 2) Change your policies so parents are not stuck with paying a monthly bill even if their child doesn't go. On a positive note- Maggie is lovely. She's truly is a pleasure and so kind.

Sent my daughter here for pre-k when she was four, fourteen years ago, and now send my four year…read moreold son. While I was disappointed that my daughter's teacher retired this year and my son wouldn't have the same teacher I knew and loved, I'm thrilled to say my son's teacher is wonderful. My daughter has wonderful memories attending this school and is happy her younger brother will share similar memories. My son comes home from school each and every day with a big smile. What parent could ask for more than that?

If you care about your child, you will not send them here. They constantly have lice and pink eye…read moreat their school. The "school" is in an old house, and I urge you to take a look inside and look at the conditions these kids are in all day. The whole house smells like MOLD, bad! Also, the kids are cooped up in the house all day, there is no space for them to let out their energy inside. The classrooms are bedrooms and nowhere large enough for the needs of these kids. They advertise their yard, but the kids are rarely in it due to the weather (too cold, too hot, rainy) the kids are indoors sitting, all day. And the teachers are MEAN and talk about parents and children to other parents. The owner constantly brings her SICK DOG to the school, what if there are children with allergies? They claim its a "home" environment, but its just in an old house. There's nothing loving, nurturing or caring about it. And the school is closed for holidays or breaks more then its open. TERRIBLE!

Our experience with the school was unpleasant to say the least. There were multiple incidents of…read moreour 2 year old daughter going hungry, and the answer we were given is because it is 'policy'. Once our daughter's name on her lunchbox had one letter fade away. The result was that she was not fed because it's against school policy to feed lunch in such situations. The interesting thing to note is that no one on her classroom had a name even remotely close to hers, leave alone being a letter away, and it was very clear who the lunchbox belonged to. Another time, my wife had been to ER due to complications from flu the previous day, and the school knew it because we had called them to release our daughter to my brother in law. The next morning, mom was pretty much out of business and I was trying my best to get the kids to school. I was 15 mins past the class' snack time. I did not realize it while dropping but 5 mins later called them from my home explaining the circumstances and the medical issue and asking them to make a one time exception to feed her outside of schedule. My request was denied with the reason that it's against school policy and no exception can be made.I then lost my patience, yelled at the person on the phone , picked up my kid back and vowed never to send her to this school again. When I entered her class to pick her up, I was visibly upset but was trying not to talk because there were kids present. However, I was greeted with this remark from the teacher in her class - 'had you brought her early, we would have fed her'. I told her that I do not want to get into an argument in front of the kids. The next day, while discussing this situation with Mr. Noel, I brought this point up and asked him why was I being instigated into an argument by the teacher in front of the kids. I did not get an answer. My sense is that the school is being run more like an organization riddled with policies, rather than a place geared towards the welfare of the child. They do a lot of lip service to their vision and goals - however when asked questions like 'would you be happy had your kid had to go through the same suffering' the answer was always 'no but it's policy and we can't make an exception to the policy'. In my discussion with Mr. Noel the next day, in the space of 10 mins , he let me know that the school was much more fun years ago than it is now but also that they have pride in the school. The only thing I let him know is that you, as the owner of the school, agree with me that the school policies caused my child to go hungry but you cannot and have not done anything about it. You are powerless to make an exception under genuine circumstances. I think your pride is misplaced. And the fact that you were ready to let a child go hungry, especially knowing that the family is under stress due to a medical emergency, should make you rethink what your school has become, and who are the policies designed for - certainly not the children. And let me say this, we have never had to have a discussion like this with the school that our older son goes to (3 years now) Teachers should be empathetic, caring and affectionate towards the child. I hope that as fellow human beings, they (and the school staff) are cognizant of when parents are under duress, and make a good faith effort to help. We all face such situations at one point of time or other, and as working adults sometimes we look for help. We entrust our kids to the school at a tender age, with the hope that they understand that the well being of the child should be a priority. However, when the child suffers because of the school 'a policy, I am not ready to continue to send my daughter to this school. . I hope the staff and teachers realize that there's much more to being a teacher than being able to read policies over the phone. The kids spend more time with you then with us. And in 5 months, if you were not able to develop a little affection and caring for the child to at least ensure that she is well fed while the dad is running hairy, I am not sure what to say. I know my review comes across as rather tedious and especially scathing, but I've tried to cover the facts, as well the overall sense that I have of how the school functions. I have already discussed all of this with Mr Noel, providing him a calm but honest feedback. It is up to him what he makes of it.

Our kids are 5 years apart and both of them went to Goddard school for 5 years each. That meant 10…read moreyears of daily drop offs and picksups and never in those 10 years did we have to worry about the kids!! The only thing which every working couple would want is for their kids to be taken care and nurtured in a friendly and safe atmosphere and Goddard school provided us that comfort day in and day out for 10 years !! By the end of their Goddard journey, both kids were confident of facing the challenges of public school and are continuing to do well today.. Thanks to the staff and management of Goddard school for laying the strong foundation!! We miss the Goddard School and wish that they had classes thru 12th grade !

As a first-time mom, choosing a daycare for my firstborn was one of the hardest decisions I've ever…read morehad to make. My daughter started at Kiddie Academy of Colonia when she was only 5 1/2 months old, and I was so nervous about leaving her. From the very beginning, though, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and reassured me that she was in great hands. The professionalism of the entire team is outstanding. The atmosphere is warm, caring, and positive, and the building is always spotless, clean, and very secure. Knowing that my daughter is safe every day gives me so much peace of mind. The biggest confirmation that I made the right choice is seeing the smile on my daughter's face every morning when we arrive. Her eyes light up when she sees her teachers, and that means everything to me. Over the past month and a half, I've watched her grow so much. Her skills have developed tremendously, and it's clear that she's learning, thriving, and being genuinely cared for. I am so grateful for everyone at Kiddie Academy of Colonia. Thank you for creating such a loving, safe, and nurturing environment for my daughter. I couldn't have asked for a better place for her to begin her learning journey!

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Colonia, an educational daycare in Colonia, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.