Absolutely love this center! My child just finished Kindergarten and her teacher was so impressed…read moreat how ready she was. My daughter had gone to Kids Cottage since she was 4 months old. We loved every teacher and each teacher always had my child's best interest in mind. I was extremely comfortable dropping my child off every day. I would highly recommend this center to everyone.

**********I initially tagged Kids Cottage in this but they blocked me to remove their tag. Talk…read moreabout accountability. I had my son on the Kids Cottage waiting list for over a year and called periodically to check on our status. After all that time, I was told today when calling to follow up, they had supposedly called me on 5/12 to offer us a spot. I checked my phone records, and there was no incoming call from Kids Cottage on that date. They also claimed they attempted to leave a voicemail but couldn't because my mailbox was full, which is untrue considering my voicemail has never been full. I spoke directly with Megan, who said she made the call and documented it. Based on my phone records, either the wrong number was called or the documentation was inaccurate. I even offered to bring my Verizon records to verify that no call was received, but I was told it would be "pointless." Instead of acknowledging the possibility of an error or working toward a reasonable solution, the only option they offered was to place us back at the very end of the waiting list, meaning another one to two years of waiting. After contesting that Megan rudely stated that we are banned from Kids Cottage and hung up on me. Very professional. The lack of accountability, professionalism, and customer service from the administrative staff was extremely disappointing. If this is how they handle something as important as enrollment, it raises serious concerns about their organization. While I'm frustrated that we lost over a year waiting due to an administrative mistake on their end, I'm ultimately relieved my son won't be attending a daycare that handles families this way or doesn't train their staff appropriately.

We just recently moved to the area. And decided to look for a daycare with a twist. So my sister…read morerecommended Carmella's kid's and twisters. It's more than just a daycare. It's a gymnastics daycare. My little girl is only 3 and is taking gymnastics 4 days a week. AND LOVES IT! !!! She's only been going there for a couple of days and when I pick her up I can see the excitement in her eyes. The staff is super nice. And not to mention how sweet Carmella is. I would of givin this a thousand stars. BUT five is all that's a loud.

From the owner: You can rely on us to provide superior childcare that surpasses traditional daycare and will get…read moreyour child ready for long life of success. We will help your child develop learning skills at a pace that supports his or her individual potential... from inquisitive infant to perceptive preschooler, offering before and after school programs. Carmella's Kids will enrich your child's emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development while providing the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. All Staff are Fully Qualified and Certified

My daughter loves going here. She gets so excited for "school" when we go. Staff very responsive to…read moreany requests and emails. Love Ms Rachel Ms Gina in the 3 year old room. So glad we found this daycare.

From the owner: Cadence Academy Preschool is a leading daycare in Smyrna, DE, caring for children ages 6 weeks to…read more14 years. Our nurturing environment blends learning, play, and exploration to support every child's growth and development. From infant care and preschool programs to before-and-after school and enrichment activities, our experienced teachers provide personalized attention, helping each child build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in a safe, engaging setting.

DO NOT send your child to this preschool. We moved to the area and wanted a preschool that cared…read moreabout my child. This was not the school. After only attending a month, my child was bullied by another child. When the concern was brought up to the teacher and director the issue was never addressed, they were extremely defensive, and began to attack my 4 year old. They labeled my child which clearly showed they have little to no knowledge of preschool development. You are also not allowed to observe the class which should have been a huge red flag for any parent. The teacher and parent should work as a team for the success and well being of the child instead this school was extremely defensive which made me nervous as to what really occurs during class time. Personal information was given out about individual students that attend there. Overall, the teacher and director were extremely unprofessional, lacked the knowledge of preschool educators, and had red flags all over the place for this parent/educator. DO NOT send your child here!!

LOVE it here. The environment is warm, loving, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member we've…read moreencountered has been kind, patient, and fully present. What stands out most is the sincerity. It doesn't feel transactional or like "just another school or daycare." It truly feels like a family. You can immediately tell that they care on a personal level about each child as a whole person. They have camera access for parents to check in during the day. It's super cute to see my child play and learn, while also giving me peace of mind. Knowing my child is both emotionally supported and physically safe is something I am so grateful for and feel incredibly confident in our choice.

I love this daycare, the best I have ever used and I have 3 children. My baby has been there since…read morehe was 6 months, almost a year Now and I can say all his caregivers have been amazing! specially Ms. Alicia and Ms. Gigi! I love them! I highly recommend this childcare! thanks for everything you do and for making me feel at peace while my child is there. Natalia Rodriguez