I enrolled my kid here about three months ago and I have not been disappointed. They are wonderful…read morepeople my daughter loves her teachers and she always talks about how much she plays with friends. It is more on the expensive side but I think they do a great job and I feel like it's worth it. My daughter loves it there and I am pleased with the staff. The only thing that I wish they did a little differently is the food I wish there was a bit more healthy options.

I have enrolled my child in gateway several times and their director won't accept my child for his…read morespecial needs. The field trip was not provided , although I paid 90 dollars registration fee and 161 dollars a week , and he did so well and worked hard all week to deserve it. The summer camp has older kids , whose picked on my child and constantly brought their tablets, did games and went to websites and used inappropriate language, as my son informed me. The new young teacher shows a lot of favoritism and gave candy as a reward to kids and only to those she liked. We have to find better and cheaper care without us worried of our son deprived from fun and bullied by the older kids and us telling us to get him in medications ( he is only 6!).

My child has been at Chesterbrook Academy for three years and…read more I have been very happy with the teaching staff and my child development. Destiny is now four years old and she can write her name and can also read at the beginning stages. I am a very demanding parent, when it comes to education and Chesterbrook has done a great job. This will be her last year there, but she is well on her way. Better prepared for public or private education, and she has a strong foundation. As a parent I am very Please.....

This preschool has a great reputation so we scheduled a tour. We really liked the fact that our…read morechild would learn in a structured environment. We liked everything about this preschool. So we enrolled our then 18 month old son. His 1st day he cried as most children would when being left in an unfamiliar place. His teacher Ms. Shay just ignored his cries as he followed her around the class trying to grasp her legs. My son would cry and hold on to me so tight whenever we got to the classroom. At first, I thought it was because he didn't want me to leave him but it got worse. So I would pop up at different times and observe through a window where I could not be seen. I discovered my son being totally ignored for 3 days. I arrived one day during nap time because I was curious how they were able to get these children to take a nap. I observed the other teacher Ms.Olivia pop a child on his leg and physically made him lay back down because he sat up. I was livid. I removed my son from the classroom and notified the asst. principal and director. Judging by their reaction, I truly believe they are aware of this type of physical punishment. It was pretty strange how a classroom full of children this age were so well behaved and quiet, all the time. They were scaring these poor babies with physical harm. I asked what was going to happen to this teacher that just hit this 18 month old child and they said it was a lot of paperwork involved. They never checked on the child. Basically, nothing was done. The teacher remained there. These children are not able to talk so they are unable to let anyone know that they are being physically punished. The parents of the child was not notified. This school reputation is great because they sweep things under the rug. I did notify DSS because I really feared for the babies in that classroom. This school first concern is their reputation and not the welfare of children like they portray.

We absolutely love Amy at the Lush Cove Daycare! Not only does she care for my children well, but…read moreshe cares for them with love. Her rates are reasonable for the quality care that they receive. She provides a yearly calendar in January, and communicates effectively throughout the year. I could not ask for a better childcare provider for my children. I sincerely cannot recommend her enough!

Ms. Amy has been a true gem. She has been caring for our daughter since she was 12 weeks old (she's…read more9 months now), and they met when our baby was just five weeks old. Our baby took to Ms. Amy right away, and they've been besties ever since. Ms. Amy is attentive, considerate, kind, accommodating, excellent with my breast milk and with paced feedings, and she has worked with us at our pace for incorporating solid foods into our baby's diet. She has a safe and loving home and really makes you feel like family. She gives a clear sense of her schedule and always gives us as much notice as she possibly can for closures and shortened hours. She follows the Richland 1 school schedule for the most part. She is also attentive to infection control concerns and does her best to avoid illnesses spreading. She often checks in on us after hours and is happy to give baby advice from her own years of experience. Her children are also extremely helpful, and her daughter babysits herself. We are pleased to be a Lush Cove family, and we hope to keep our baby here for the foreseeable future.

WARNING our daughter went to Kids Garden for just 3 days. The first day she came home saying "bad…read moreboy hit me in the head" the teacher had to intervene, apparently. I didn't find all this until we called in. No one bothered to tell us when we picked her up. The 2nd day went just fine. But on the 3rd day my daughter let out a yelp when I was taking her shoes off after we got home. I asked her what was wrong and she said "bad boy kicked me" after a closer look she had a decent size bruise on her leg! Again no one told us anything when we picked our daughter. So we asked why we were not informed again, and if we could review the video footage. Their response was to terminate our daughter from the program, wasting our time and money. This day care sweeps issues under the rug in hopes that Kids don't tell their parents. And G-D forgive those that just want to see what happened to make sure their kid is really in a safe environment!

We absolutely LOVE Kids Garden! The ladies that work there are so sweet. My son used the…read morepre-school program and our daughter loves the parents nights out. We have seen our son grow and learn so much every singe day! The ability to drop our kiddos off for an hour or two when needed has been such a life saver for drs appointment, grocery trips, and more! 10/10 all around!

I'm a nanny of over 13 years. I toured the facility when I considered childcare for my toddler. I…read morenoticed none of the teachers smiling or really appearing to enjoy their job. They handled the infants in a cold, almost rough manner. I notice little things like that. I would never leave my infant or toddler here. I just don't trust the teachers. Maybe older kids would be ok. Just a heads up to any parents considering this place.

Since moving to RedBank last year, this has been the one place that has made us feel like this is…read morethe right place for us to be. The teachers are friendly and personable. They genuinely care about who you are and they get to know you. They help you out in any way they can. They are attentive to the children in every room and they give each child individual care, attention, compassion and love. They work with the Two year olds with their potty training which is a big help. I love Ms. E, Ms. Jasmin, Ms. Alexis and Gloria. Tori and all the other teachers are great too. It's nice to have peace of mind, being a single mother, that these people genuinely know, love and care for my baby. It's just the two of us, but now we have a family here.

As a newly divorced single mother and a full‑time college student, finding a childcare center that…read moretruly supports both my son, and our family has meant more than I can express. My four‑year‑old has attended The Sunshine House on Decker Boulevard for nearly two years, and I know I will be genuinely emotional when he transitions to kindergarten. This center has been a constant source of stability, compassion, and growth for him. From his very first teachers, Ms. Ashley and Mr. Cam, to every staff member we encounter, we are always greeted with warmth and genuine smiles. My son adores you all Including his new teachers Ms. C and Ms. Shay and is already excited to invite you to his fifth birthday celebration in August. The recent improvements under the leadership of Director Ms. Lakeesha Watkins with Assistant Director Ms. Kierra Hunter have elevated the environment even further. Their professionalism, patience, and dedication are evident in every interaction. They create a space where children are not only cared for but truly valued. The hugs, the encouragement, and the intentional attention each child receives show that this is more than a daycare--it is a community. I was initially worried that my son's behavioral challenges and delayed potty training might lead to him being dismissed, but instead, I was met with grace, understanding, and unwavering support. Within months, he was fully potty trained, and his behavior improved significantly. One moment that stayed with me was when Director Keesha reminded me that if adults desire grace, children deserve the same--because they are people too. That philosophy is lived out daily in this center. The Sunshine House has been a blessing to our family, and I am deeply grateful for the kindness, patience, and professionalism shown to us. I wholeheartedly recommend this location to any parent seeking a nurturing, supportive, and truly child‑centered environment. L-Anderson

I love working at the Sunshine house. I've been there for 3 years and I love the benefits and…read moreworking with the children. I would recommend it to anyone with children and anyone pursuing education in early childhood.

I liked this YMCA. It was clean, big and well run. They do not offer child watch to other YMCA…read moremembers which was a bummer, but their gym was okay and their pickleball courts outside were great!!

I've been a YMCA member for over 10 years in Honolulu (where I live). Since I'm a nationwide…read moremember, it affords be the opportunity to visit any YMCA nationwide without an additional fee, which make the cost of membership an excellent value. This also works out well for my family and I as we do a fair amount of traveling, both abroad and to the mainland. This YMCA location is great if you are staying in the Lake Carolina area of Blythwood. It's a bit off the beaten path, but it is an absolutely pristine facility. Since I swim for exercise, having a pool available when we travel is always a plus. The lap swim times and lane availability was plentiful. They also offer both a sauna and steam room (at least in the men's locker room), which makes for a nice lactic acid release after a great swim. If I were to move back to the Columbia area (I wish), I would strongly consider a home in this area and take advantage of their facilities daily.