Ardent Preschool and Daycare at Trace Crossings has been a solid choice for our family. The staff…read moreis professional, dependable, and clearly experienced. Teachers are attentive and focused on both academics and social-emotional development. Communication with parents is reliable and transparent. The facility is consistently clean, well-maintained, and organized. The program is structured, which has helped our child stay engaged and progress. For the quality of care, education, and consistency provided, Ardent offers strong value. You're not just paying for supervision, but for a safe, organized environment with intentional teaching. We would recommend Ardent to families looking for a dependable, high-quality preschool or daycare.

We LOVE Ardent... where do I begin?! The facility is immaculate and the curriculum for each class…read moreroom is organized, thoughtful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. The staff is so friendly and they love our kids SO well. The director is always present and readily available. Their security measures keep my mind at ease throughout the day. My kids have only been there for 2 weeks and I can tell they love it. My toddler tells me she's ready for school in the mornings and comes home with new skills each day. And they don't leave the infants out! My baby is learning new things too- grabbing for bottle, feet, trying new sounds, etc. Thank you Ardent!

My daughter went to Pioneer for preschool and was leaps and bounds above the majority of the…read morechildren when she started Kindergarten. As a matter of fact her teacher asked her to help the other children in the class who were struggling with the basics, i.e. phonics, writing and following directions. If you are looking for a preschool that will prepare your child for school, Pioneer is an excellent choice. Robert

My daughter Yana White loves this place. I can see why. It's amazing there. I was amazed the…read moreactivity they have for the kids. Stephanie is awesome. She's great to work with. I recommend this place 100%. Thanks to all of you for your great work.

My husband and I have had to bounce our daughter around to many of the daycare centers in the…read moreCalera area from being unhappy with signs of negligence at the first center, to the retiring of a daycare owner we loved at the second center which resulted in enrolling her in a third center which didn't have any structure. We had become restless and I began to ask friends on social media for suggestions. After reading many reviews online and passing by Morningstar on my daily route to work I decided to call hoping they had space available. I remembered calling at the beginning of our child care search but the infant room was full but it was 2 years later and they had availability in there 2A classroom. We have now been a part of the Morningstar family for a year but it feels so much longer. As a parent it's normal to worry about your child's safety but Morningstar eases that anxiety. There is always a friendly face to welcome you in the morning as well as in the afternoon for pickup. Identification is verified before allowing anyone to enter the classrooms. Also, the classrooms are monitored via camera that can be viewed upon entering the facility. The teachers truly interact with the children and show sincerity. I love that Morningstar makes an effort to group the children based off age, as well as, development ( eg. 3A room and 3B room) while taking the initiative to allow transition time within days before they are placed in a new class permanently. As I watch my daughter interact with the staff and her peers I am confident she is in great care at Morningstar.

SCHOOL FOR AMAZING KIDS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST ! My daughters have been enrolled in this superb…read morechildcare establishment for almost 3 years! The amazing staff Ms.Tammy, Ms. D,Marylin , Hilary, Chelsea , Taylor, Amber ,Ms. Destini, have been God set! If you would like an environment that implements structure , education , love and genuine care , please consider , this facility . They also offer great hours , and a Parents NIGHT OUT! Complementary Donuts , and Coffee! Who needs Starbucks ? We love yall!

My ten month old son goes here and we absolutely love it!!! These ladies truly love their job and…read morethe children they've been hired to care for! I highly recommend the Pelham location!!! They have an app for your phone which updates everything throughout the day like when and what they eat, diaper changes ect. You are also welcome to come anytime and check on your child or just watch the video monitor if you don't want to be seen. My son Loves them so much we will be here until he starts kindergarten, when I drop him off he just smiles and goes straight to his teacher and friends he has never cried about me leaving him!!

From a parents perspective this a great Child care center. He has been here since he has been 2 and…read moremy son has had a wonderful experience. The teachers he has had to his teacher now all have loved on him and cared for him . Especially his teacher currently. Now as with any place during this pandemic they are working with a smaller staff . But this staff are the people who greet my child with a smile each morning and at the end of each day . So if you do consider enrolling your child you will not be disappointed . The are state licensed and I know they are of the preschools that if you are on a discount daycare plan via the state they accept that . The kids have so much fun and make many memories.

My son previously experienced difficulties at another school, which led to some behavioral…read morechallenges. Before enrolling him at this center, I explained his history to the director and shared video examples of his behavior. She assured me they would be able to support him and provide one-on-one attention when needed. When he started in August 2025, things initially went well. Later, my older children, who attend the after-school program, told me they saw a staff member physically redirect my son, and after that he began having more behavioral issues. The center had told me they would only call in an emergency, but I began receiving daily calls to pick him up. I was also told that if I could not come immediately, he would not be able to attend the next day. The director was often at another location, which made communication difficult, and I sometimes received different information from staff and management. My children also mentioned that cameras were not functioning properly and that to them the water had an unpleasant smell. I was unaware of this until they told me, but it concerned me because they were always very thirsty when I picked them up. I also experienced billing issues, such as being charged during the summer when my children were not present, although these charges were eventually corrected after I was instructed to provided proof. I also observed inconsistent policy enforcement. For example, I was once asked to pick up my son for having one loose stool even though the written policy states three. When I questioned this, I was later told it had been an error. Over time, I felt my son was being handled differently than other children. He was allegedly sometimes not allowed to go outside or was allegedly restricted to using only one toy. Staff called me to pick my son up due to claims that he was throwing chairs. When I requested that staff take the chair, and informed them I was unable to leave, I was informed by a staff member the police would be called on my son 3 year old son and I could pick my son up from the Calera Police Department. Staff told me he could not return the day after this incident, which ultimately led me to withdraw both him and his sibling. In addition to my own experiences, I was approached by multiple staff members -- some currently working at the facility and some who are no longer there -- starting over the summer before my children even got back there until they left, who shared their personal concerns about how certain situations were handled inside the center. Hearing these concerns directly from employees contributed to my overall discomfort and my decision to remove my child from the program.

Love the staff! They have taught my twins since they were 2 and they feel comfortable there. Very…read moregood staff and very attentive to the kids.

The curriculum is age appropriate and fun. When my child first starting going he was shy and would…read morenot talk very much. With the teachers taking the time to work with him it didn't take long for him to be biting or exceeding his developmental goals. His Dr. even noticed the difference after he had started attending this daycare. They have a good balance of play and learning times. they really work to get the children on a good schedule that gets them ready for transition into kindergarten. My 2 year old and count past 10 and knows colors, animals, and the ABC's. I am thankful that he will be ready for school way before he needs to be because of the curriculum at School For Amazing Kids.

I love that this school uses an app to keep parents updated throughout the day. Even better is that…read morewe get pictures several days a week, if not every day. It helps to get these since I can't be with my son due to work. He's grown so much intellectually from starting the school and we've been so proud to see his personality come out. I can tell they sing a lot of ABCs and 123s and at the age from 1-2, I think it's important and it's been much appreciated.

As a Foster parent the children that come into our home most of the time need extra love and…read moreattention at times. So having a place that treats every child I bring to them as their own is import and something these kids need! After working in daycare for many years myself I expect high quality care for the children in my home. My children look forward to seeing his/her teachers in the mornings and afternoons and even talks about his/her "school" as we drive pass the location. While at La Petite they have learned numbers, letters, socialization, science, art, good manners, and so more! Most importantly he/she learned to love the surroundings and how to love others. I have had a child in every age group and all the teachers and staff are AWESOME. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend La Petite to any parent.