My oldest has been going to Shirley's Daycare for 3 years and he's progressed so much. Shirley…read moreleaves room for curiosity and let's the children's interests lead their learning. I'm grateful that she exists and happy my youngest gets to follow in his brother's footsteps.

We love Shirley's! We've had 3 kids go to her in home daycare over the years. Our toddler is with…read moreher now and absolutely adores it. They get outside daily, there's a fun backyard and are walking distance to a great small park. They do fantastic crafts everyday, play games/puzzles and read lots of books. I can't recommend her enough!

This was my first time hiring a sitter I did not previously know, and my first time using an app to…read morefind childcare, so needless to say I was nervous and did not know what to expect. However, the app is very well designed with a thorough set up process for the parent, detailing the needs of your children so that you don't have to repeat yourself every time you speak with or hire a sitter-the information is entered and viewable by the sitter you confirm. This makes hiring a sitter again as easy as setting a date, choosing which sitter friends to invite, and then choosing which one to confirm of those that accept the job. I was pleasantly surprised! The app was very efficient for setting up a sitter, and Brenda arrived promptly and was a huge hit with my boys. She took them to the park, kept the tv off even with multiple requests from my 5 year old, and even got my 18 month old down in his bed for a nap (practically impossible!) As she was leaving, my 5 year old was telling her all about what they would do next time she came, he had such a good time! Payment was completely handled in the app, Brenda used the app to clock in upon arrival, and to clock out when she left, so those extra 10 minutes she stayed due to me hitting traffic on my way back home were no problem at all. The extra time was prorated and charged to my credit card so that she got paid for every minute, and I didn't have to worry about a few extra minutes costing me another hour, or any hard feelings from the sitter if she unexpectedly had to stay late. I will be using the app again, I love the speed that you can find a sitter (had 3 sitters accept in the first 20 minutes!), the versatility of time provided, and the quality of service provided. Highly recommend.

From the owner: We are a company that provides on-demand babysitting, part time and full time nanny placements. Our…read moregoal is to provide the highest quality care at the most affordable price. Best part, you don't hire a complete stranger. SitterFriends connects you to babysitters that have been used by your friends or members of your local networks. All SitterFriends are hand picked, vetted and trained. If we serve your area you will love our service. We don't charge subscription or transaction fees (all our fees are built into the service cost) and you pay a very affordable hourly rate (ranging from $13-22/hr depending on ratings/rankings, and experience of the SitterFriend). You get tons of features through our app: Video Monitoring, GPS tracking, Checkins and Checkout alerts, and best part you don't pay a placement fees. All fees are built into the hourly rate.

Pipster Prep was great--until it wasn't. We were one of the first families when the school opened…read morein May 2023 with just two classrooms, and stayed through April 2025 as it expanded to eight. Unfortunately, the quality of care and leadership didn't grow with it. While many of the teachers were kind and well-meaning, the majority were very young, newly trained through online programs, and often promoted with minimal hands-on experience. This inexperience showed, especially when it came to basic safety and communication. We raised several safety concerns over our time there: loose screws left in classrooms, unsecured furniture, choking hazards like popcorn and whole grapes on the snack menu, and toys with loose button batteries. Water beads--another well-known risk--were even used in class. We, and other families, were repeatedly brushed off or met with defensiveness when we brought these issues up. Our daughter has severe food allergies and had multiple reactions at school. Instead of ensuring a safe shared environment, the school had her eat meals alone at a table--at just 2 years old--while other students with allergies had entire foods banned from their classrooms for their safety. Even with discussions with their owner, Tessa, they don't seem to actually have a cohesive set protocol for handling allergies at their schools. Our daughter's school stored EpiPen was also allowed to expire by three months, only discovered when they went through medications for a state inspection scheduled the next day. There's only one classroom in the entire building with windows to the outside. The outdoor space is tiny, surfaced with hot rubber bark from recycled tires that stains clothes and skin when wet--definitely not designed with young children in mind. Multiple complaints and suggestions from parents were made over the two years we were there but nothing happened. Communication with the director, Jessica, was one of the most frustrating aspects. She often went weeks or even months without replying to emails, was rarely present during school hours, and didn't seem to support or equip teachers to navigate concerns with families. When we did hear from her, responses were often dismissive or defensive rather than collaborative. Eventually, we were blamed for "teacher burnout" simply for raising ongoing concerns about safety and our daughter's well-being. We appreciated the daily photos, but it often meant that teachers spent significant time on iPads instead of actively engaging with the children. For the high tuition we paid, our daughter frequently spent playtime drawing on a whiteboard with dried-out markers or sharing a single marker among many kids. In March 2025, we were suddenly told our family would not be allowed to return in the fall because our occasional concerns were"too much for Jessica's mental health". This came without any prior indication of issues or feedback. A few weeks later, we were immediately expelled from the school and received an email accusing us of "disruptive and inappropriate behavior." We had picked out daughter up early that day for a Doctor's appointment... Shockingly, Jessica sent an email to the entire school community sharing private details about our daughter's medical history, and invited other parents to "come into her office" to learn more about our family--something that was not only unethical, but a serious privacy violation. We were wowed by the newness of the school but should have done more due diligence as organizationally, it doesn't seem equipped to handle its rapid growth. Despite Jessica's experience as a preschool director, her lack of openness to feedback, poor communication, and disregard for legitimate safety concerns are deeply troubling. Since leaving, we've heard similar stories from other families and former staff. If you dig past the solicited 5-star reviews, you'll find more parents speaking up about the same issues. Advocating for your child's safety should never be treated as a threat or burden. That should have been our biggest red flag of all.

Pipster Prep has been a blessing! The teachers feel like members of the family and our children…read morecanot wait to come back each day! With actual teachers leading the class, our children are learning a lot in a very structered way! Thank you, Pipster Prep!

We love HGC! The one star review on this is straight silly... The staff at this place is amazing…read moreand goes above and beyond to provide quality care for both of my kids. I'll gladly trade a tricycle helmet (See ridiculous 1 star review) for the amazing, caring, nurturing staff at HGC. It's expensive but it's second to none!

I have only wonderful things to say about the Helen Gordon Child Development Center community. My…read moretwo older daughters (now aged 16 and 12) attended from infant to kindergarten and look back on their own experiences with with love and longing to go back! As a young parent I always felt supported and secure in knowledge that I was leaving my ladies with teachers who truly cared for them and wanted to be where they were. No center is perfect (hello, we are all human?), but HGCDC holds a special place in my heart and I am so excited for my 2 year old to experience all they have to offer her beginning in September. Her older sister alumni are over the moon about it as well. I highly recommend this place (and it is priced competitively, by the way, especially if you're a student).

I don't always receive the same kind of, if any, assistance that I ask for and that is promoted /…read morelisted on their website! Their website has numerous references to assistance for low-income seniors (I'm 69) re: case mgmnt services, referrals and or "assistance" w finding housing, access to food ( when I inquired about receiving food I was given a sm plastic bag containing 3 cans of food; one of green beans, 1 can red kidney beans and a can of peas). When I call and or talk to staff members who say they work with seniors, I am always told that they are not really offering services to seniors right now except rhe occasional onsite elder LGTPQ+ parties (that staff also attend) and, zoom literary presentations (which are quite good but are these the extensive senior services that the website is referring to?) Plus I once brought in some of my nicer clothes, ( that no longer fit) freshly laundered and or dry cleaned to donate. Maybe 12 items, colorful and in excellent condition. The staff member who accepted them did not offer any appreciation or gesture of gratitude but held up each closely scrutinizing each one, in front of another staff person ( I don't know if the woman who did this is there any longer? I didn't catch her name ..?) They do have a nice fitness area, and classes ( I've always had to pay extra for) except for a brief art therapy session / wkshop which was wonderful! Also they have food donated ( which the staff also take) including sourdough bread and potted herbs from Trader Joe's. I think the place has a sound vision and philosophy as stated on their website. But it's not quite like this in reality. Plus the website says everything is offered free of charge. This is not true. They would not let me touch a computer or anything else for that matter, until I paid for a membership. I DO qualify for one that is subsidized so I appreciate that! Though now I am a bit afraid to visit very often because one of the last times I visited the front desk person and a houseless person seemed to be having an argument. The houseless person got violent and began swinging a large bat type thing. It was frightening to witness tho I've been in a few times since then. Also one more BIG thing to mention; the director replaced all of my keys that were lost there, paying for all of them! I will be forever indebted for her kindness!! And last but not least; Damien at the front desk is one of the kindest people I have ever met! Always, thoughtful, always gentle and ALWAYS friendly!

Lots of good things going on here for all ages, from kids to elderly folks. I met with Anna Walker,…read morewho provides support services for elders, and she was kind, efficient, and went above and beyond to assist me. My grandson and I plan to participate in many of the activities here!

The admins in this childcare are great, and the family and children are awesome. The front Desk…read morepeople are also great. This Review is mostly for some coworkers principally the one in the rosebuds classrooms that most people in that classroom are fake and they don't even like to be in that classroom. (one of them visible jealous that the kids prefer me over her) They even complaining about babies crying all day (they are freaking babies of course they are going to cry) Most of the worker in there would give you attitude and when you start to complain about that attitude the HR will through you in the garbage principally if the complain is against one of her Lead Teacher. So parents I will be mindful of sending you kids here principally if they are babies.

My 3-year-old started at Fruit and Flower PCC Rock Creek almost 2 years ago. She has been both a…read moreplum and a blueberry, and we've loved both classrooms. The staff is fabulous, and I so appreciate that they provide healthy food. They are very cautious of her allergies (nuts, peanuts, eggs) and I've never worried about her safety. While she's been there, she's really blossomed. She's talking up a storm, knows her letters, the days of the week, tons of songs... I feel like I really lucked out getting her in!

Both my kiddos have attended Valley View Day School since they were infants. The teachers are…read morewonderful and the administration is organized and communicative. We love it here and feel so lucky that the kids have such a good place to spend their days.

I'm very impressed with the the staff and Jan, who is in charge. These kiddos can be a handful, but…read morethey never lose their cool. They're very organized and have lots of fun and interesting activities. I've seen the kids flourish in their learning and social skills prior to starting kindergarten. There was a waitlist and for good reason.