This is truly the best daycare and preschool I know. Before enrolling my child at Paidea, I toured…read moreand interviewed 17 daycares in the surrounding area. Paidea stood out immediately for so many reasons. The staff is loving, caring, and deeply hands-on with the children, creating an environment that feels warm, welcoming, and like a second home. The school is clean, safe, and stimulating, with thoughtful activities that keep children engaged, learning, and excited to come each day. The teachers are kind, supportive, and genuinely invested in every child's well-being. What makes Paidea especially special is that every staff member is involved--it feels like a true community that is nurturing, helpful, and fun, always going the extra mile to support not only the children, but the whole family. My child has truly thrived here, receiving educational, emotional, and social support, and I feel complete confidence knowing he is in the best hands. In addition, my older son attends the summer program and absolutely loves it. It offers the same strong sense of community while giving him the chance to learn so much and have a wonderful time. I wholeheartedly recommend Paidea to any family looking for a place where their children will be cared for, supported, and encouraged to flourish.

Best place ever for our child. She is loved, safe, and learning SO MUCH. Everyone here is so…read morewonderful and you can tell they LOVE THEIR JOBS! And love all the kids. We are so thankful to have found this place. Highly recommend checking them out!

We absolutely loved our experience at Carol Matheys Center for Children! My daughter attended both…read morethe preschool and summer program, and I truly couldn't have asked for a better place for her to learn and grow. The staff is incredibly caring, consistent, and dedicated, creating a safe and welcoming environment where children thrive. The structured daily schedules, engaging educational activities, and focus on social and emotional development gave my daughter the confidence and skills she needed before kindergarten. It was so reassuring knowing she looked forward to going every day and came home excited to share what she had learned. The tuition is also very affordable compared to other programs, especially considering the exceptional quality of care and education they provide. I am so grateful to every teacher and staff member for the love, patience, and encouragement they showed my daughter. We will always look back on our time at Carol Matheys with nothing but gratitude. I highly recommend this center to any family looking for a preschool that truly feels like a second home.

My brother Seth and I used to go to Carol Matheys when we were younger and we always elaborate on…read moreall the great memories they have provided for us. I love this place so much and I miss everything about growing up with the best family their is. I couldn't ask for a better childhood so thank y'all so much for all your love and support!

I felt so welcomed and the atmosphere is wonderful! A lot of young families which is beautiful, as…read morewell as a very lively spirit!

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My son had learned so much there, and it is obvious that the teachers truly cared about him and his…read morewell being.

Oh jeez where do I begin. Do not take your kids here. The staff are under qualified, and only work…read morehere because it's an easy job to get. I overheard a female who works in the toddler room talk about how she "forgot" one of the kids in the bathroom I've. She was laughing about it and said "that's what he gets for peeing his pants" I overheard this woman at a public location. My jaw dropped when she said this and mentioned this exact location to be her employer. MY BABY girl almost went here but there weren't any available slots. Be aware.

Shannon is passionate about kids learning on an individual level, and making sure kids are more…read morethan prepared for their education. Just recently, her preschool became one of two that are nationally accredited through the NAEYC!

From the owner: Thanks to our strong educational curriculum, outstanding staff and commitment to early childhood…read morelearning and development, Kids Under Construction Inc. stands out from other programs in our area. We offer a variety of specialized classes with a fine arts focus and an academic twist for children between the ages of 3 and 5, and enrichment opportunities for all children, including: ArtSmart lessons, music expression & exploration, Spanish exposure, yoga adventures, and inter-generational opportunities - at NO extra cost!

What a great preschool! Our son absolutely loves it and looks forward to going to school each…read moremorning. We think the teachers are kind, organized and thoughtful about their approach to children's development and the curriculum. There is music, science, great art projects, a little Spanish language, a naturalist, field trips, & daily play. In the fall parents can choose to have kids learn soccer after school as well. We love it and think our son has developed leadership and interpersonal skills. It has helped him to communicate better and to make friends. He is ready for Kindergarten next year! The parent co-op aspect insures that it's a small close-knit community and parents can have be as involved as you wish. I've been able to volunteer in the classroom regularly and been delighted by the fun, warm atmosphere and seeing the happy children playing and learning. It's in a great little building and is safe and has a small playground next to it for picnics or snack and play after class. Pick up and drop off is a breeze. You don't have to live in North Oaks to attend- it's open to all. Come check it out!