Please seek care elsewhere for your children. Not only is the communication from the center…read moreabsolutely appalling, but my son came home one day with seven marks on him when he attended there, saying that Ms Caprice hurt him. Deep nail marks in his arms, scratches and nail marks on his back, and a dark, fresh bruise in the center of his back. The center took no accountability, so we pulled him out. We're now 7 months down the line, and my son is terrified to go to kindergarten in the fall because of what she did to him. He says she got angry and squeezed and pinched him, which is consistent with the marks that were on his body. He is now so afraid to go to kindergarten in the fall because he thinks he's going to be abused again. He has anxiety about it daily. I'm posting this review because this center has so many good reviews and so I felt safe bringing my child there and it was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made. Aside from the marks, they switched his classroom without telling me, they didn't tell me they switched his teacher (which was when the big problems started), the center director Nicole was so rude that it bordered on unprofessional and it made me uncomfortable, they were short staffed and ill equipped to deal with the number of children they had, and just had very poor communication and professionalism issues. Please don't send your kids here. It was an honest to God nightmare and I wish I could turn back time and send him somewhere else. My momma heart breaks to hear him talk about what happened to him and panic about going to school ever again.

My son has been attending kindercare since June of 2019. I love it due to the professionalism,…read morelearning experience, and the structure they give to my son. I'm sad because he will turn 5 next year and he will have to go to big boy school and I'm not ready for that adjustment. I love my KinderCare family.

This place is absolutely outstanding. I'm not sure what it is about this daycare but my little girl…read morenever wants to come home. I think it's because of their environment and all the leaning activities that keep them so entertained. The staff and also the tuition price is also super awesome!!!

From the owner: ​The Parent's Choice in Biloxi is a daycare and pre-school that believes that every child is unique…read moreand will grow at his or her own pace. The Parent's Choice in Biloxi spends time nurturing children's strengths and encouraging them to reach new heights.

My daughter has been going to school here for the past 2 years. I believe my wife and I are in…read moreagreement that this is a quality school. I get frustrated every month when it comes time to pay tuition but my wife always convinces me. We all really enjoy the school parties. I'm not all about the community clean up but it helps out the school. My daughter learns more and more every day at this school. 4 out of 5 stars, my only issue is the age of the building and parking issue.

Awesome place! My daughter goes here and she loves it! Very calm atmosphere and awesome curriculum…read more Its well worth the price!

LOCAL PARENTS...DO NOT *EVER* PLACE YOUR CHILD IN KID'S CONNECTION DAYCARE IN GULFPORT ON OLD HWY…read more49. Today was the first and only day my son will ever go there. I dropped him off at 6:30 am. When I picked him up at 3:30 pm, I walked into the back and he was FACE DOWN in a crib with the sheet pressed up against his nose and mouth and was struggling and making distressed sounds. There was a puddle of moisture around his head larger than a plate and his onesie was soaked all the down to his belly button. When I checked his diaper bag, I saw that in the time frame of 6:30 am - 3:30 pm he only had been fed ONE time. When I asked the staff about this, I was told he had been fed at 9:45 am only. I questioned a staff member and I was told that "it was illegal in the State of Mississippi to wake a sleeping child to feed them". I found out that this was a lie when I called the Health Department and reported this daycare for the neglect of my son. I spoke with the manager (Mr. Don) and he confirmed that my son was only fed once and he was the person who placed my son face down in the crib between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm. The manager also confirmed to me that my 3 month old son who cannot roll himself over laid face down in the crib with his face pressed against the mattress for 3 1/2 to 4 hours struggling to breathe. I was told that the reason he was placed face down in the crib was because I "didn't specify that I wanted him to be laid face up". If you value your child (and really what parent doesn't?) find another place to watch your children.

The most loving people ever. This school literally got my daughter back on her feet after being…read morebeat down by a few uncaring teachers at a public school.

Great school! Good teachers, huge gym, nice play ground, wonderful education, and more!read more

My two daughters attended S.M.A.R.T. Beginnings from 2020-2022. My oldest was 3 years old when she…read morebegan and my youngest was age 1. This center will always hold a special place in my heart. Once my youngest began attending at the age of 1....never attending a daycare previously...cried every day for 1 month when I dropped her off (as Katie mentioned was completely normal), I still knew that she was in amazing hands. Exactly 1 month later, as Katie had mentioned, she stopped crying, jumping out of my hands to run to her favorite caregiver at the time. I really enjoyed the parental communication system through HiMama. The reports were always very detailed regarding my children's day-to-day activities. If medicine was required to be given to my children, they would indicate the time it was given. It was a big help for me to see photos and detailed reports on my children. It made me feel like I was right there with them. I knew I could always trust the staff to take care of my children. However, the biggest impact for me concerned my oldest child. I cannot thank Regina, Rachel and Erin enough for what they provided for my daughter. My oldest has special needs. I did not know this right away. 2 years into the future, before she began kindergarten, my daughter received an Autism diagnosis. Yet, prior to that diagnosis, I quickly noticed that several staff here were very well-trained and knowledgeable of interacting with and caring for children with special needs. Most daycares honestly have NO IDEA what to do with special needs children. Yet SMART Beginnings knows EXACTLY what to do. When my daughters' behavior reached maximum intensity, Regina contacted me right away to explain in detail what was going on. I asked her what she recommended. She mentioned behavior counseling and referred me to someone she personally knew locally. With Regina's extensive background in Education, as well as her extensive experience in working with special needs children as a former educator, she created my daughter's first ever B.I.P. (Behavior Intervention Plan). It was a major rollercoaster and learning experience leading up to my daughter's first diagnosis, as well as after the diagnosis. Flash forward to the present, she currently has diagnosis spanning from Autism, ADHD, ODD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Yet I always knew that this daycare would be the ONLY daycare that I would truly feel comfortable leaving my special needs child in..... all because of the extensive knowledge, skill and background of the Director, Mrs. Regina, and the other staff. Also, just to add, when COVID began and most daycares shut down temporarily due to the outbreak, SMART Beginnings was LITERALLLY the only daycare in Ocean Springs that managed to stay open during the entire epidemic, implementing detailed instructions on how to manage the pandemic within the center in order to keep the staff and the children as safe as possible. I believe this speaks volumes about this center! So, in closing, this is why SMART Beginnings will always have a special place in my heart. They showed me how much they truly loved and cared about my children. They helped form a solid foundation of attempting to understand my daughter's needs, her struggles and her triggers, to develop a plan to best support her. The only reason why my kids' attendance ceased is because I had to move to Gautier. If we never moved, my girls would still be there in afterschool care.

Katie was very accommodating and helpful when enrolling our daughter. She helped work around our…read moreschedule and answered my many, many questions. She even answered the phone and talked to me when she was home sick. Would highly recommend!

Its funny how people can be so dumb founded to which they have they own staff trying to rate them…read moreto get the stars to 5 this is NOT a 5 star daycare ... worst daycare ever .. owner is trash . Staff is TRASH . manager Cassie is so professional she wears short shorts to work every morning ... SHORT . You can't even go to the classrooms to get your kids they have parents wait in lobby .. another BAD review from a person who ISNT ON THEY PAYROLL .... and people being indirect over a RATE my kid didn't have behavior issues until she got INJURED AT THIS DAYCARE . Then my kid started all of the sudden getting in trouble ah so get rid of a parent that complains when problems occur .. keep the parents that don't seem to care when a kid is injured NOTED ... @lisa bookie I'm glad you claim your kid is well taken care of ... I am wondering if you even have a kid that goes here or if your just an EMPLOYEE getting a Christmas bonus to write a good review anyways neither here nor there . WORST DAYCARE . Worst staff . under staffed . Unprofessional ... don't care about kids .. neglectful ... should I continue !

From the owner: A Setting That Safe - Where Children Can Learn, Play , Laugh And Discover…read more Welcome to your child s first classroom! Three Rivers Academy is a first-class daycare programs providing early development education and an after-school program, catering to Infants to school age. Put your child s future first! We encourage you to stop by and see what we have to offer in terms of facilities and curriculum

My 4 year old has been attending Kid Academy for almost 3 years and we absolutely love it! He…read moresurprises us with all that he learns. The teachers are great and communicate well with parents. The school always put on events that are fun for the whole family. I believe my child will be well prepared for kindergarten thanks to this pre-school.

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO KID ACADEMY IN GULFPORT ON PASS ROAD!!!…read more PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ!! I am at a loss of words. My heart is shattered. Yesterday I dropped Poppy off for her FIRST AND LAST DAY at this daycare. I took her in at 7:30AM, unpacked her diapers and wipes, got her cubby set up, got her situated, made her feel as comfortable as possible, and trusted that this facility would keep our daughter safe. As most children, she cried when I left. Queue the heartbreak already. So I called during my lunch to check on her at 12:05PM. From there I was told she was sleeping, had calmed down shortly after I left, and was sleeping on her mat. Great!! She was sleeping! I walked in to pick her up at 3:06PM. A worker who worked in the room next to hers was holding her. I asked how her day went, she said she was fine, and she did have to let her "cry it out because she had other children to attend to." She handed me her paper log, I asked what do I need to take home for the day, grabbed the belongings, picked up Poppy, and left. We get home, I go to change her diaper..and see this. A large bruise on her privates, and a large bruise on her leg. Both of which align perfectly with a finger print and a thumb print. (in my opinion) Fast forward after the many calls, texts and chaos that occurred, we take her to the ER to verify nothing internal had happened, and documentation. Luckily, the scans showed nothing. Praise God. However, the word "force" was used from the Doctor who saw us, and hearing that word used against a baby makes you sick to your stomach. In between this, I spoke with the Executive Director Matt Dickens and a woman named Jennifer. Who informed me the worker will be placed on leave while they conduct their investigation. And that they will be reviewing the cameras to see what happened. And will give me a call after their investigation to update me. HOW DOES A BRUISE, LET ALONE THAT LARGE GET ON A CHILDS PRIVATES?? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING! We have filed a CPS Report against this daycare. We have filed a police report against this daycare. We have contacted the Better Business Bureau. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!! Please please please, do not send your child here! She was in their care for less than 8 hours for one day. God knows what's actually happening there and being missed.