My three year old son was very hesitant and shy, and would cry almost every day at drop off. From…read morethe very start, his teachers were there to comfort him and help him through his day. A couple weeks in, I watched as my son walked away from me in tears and went right into the arms of his teacher. While I was sad to see him upset, my heart exploded when I saw how much he loved and trusted his teacher to make him feel better. I have seen nothing but kindness, love and patience from the teachers and staff at Carousel. Their communication, willingness to treat each individual family with attention and care, and their welcoming classrooms make it an amazing place to care for your babies. I cannot be happier with my experience, and I am so sad that we will have to say goodbye soon!

Always remember that the review of anything depends upon your expectations and how much it meets…read more!!!! This school was recommended by my friend .She has her both the kids enrolled there. One older child for after school or during the breaks. Here is what i found . I know i know , you want to scroll down to see which line meets your expectations :) 1) Full day care , awesome, clean, great location, friendly staff, playground ! 2) Need 2 1/2 hr program? yes ! 9 30 - 12 for $25.00 3) Great teachers... Again, its based upon your child's needs and my son never cried here as he cried a lot in previous center so you never know! 4) Flexible flexible : just give them an advance notice and if they have space they will adjust you or switch you from regular time & day. I usually need this when i have to volunteer at my older child's school. 5) Dance/Gym/ Karate: Yes 6) Price: same as other day cares, reasonable. Though there are cheaper ones than this too. 7) Transportation: No link to transportation for after school from other elementary schools. Your own! 8) UPK: Not available as they have their own 2 1/2 hr program. 9) Teaching or learning activities: They keep the kids happy and engaged in various activities. They enforce teaching and learning through various methods but most important difference that i found here from previous place is that they pay special attention to details of each child's behavior. If my son doesn't listen, they make him listen. Previous center they didn't make him sit or listen even if he wandered or walked away from circle time or karate. 10) Technology: No Hi-Fi sci-fi stuff. Simple password entry. Its more like you can think that "the world was much better when apple and blackberries were just fruits". meaning that there was more human touch and emotional bonding. Overall for me it works great... Good luck! :)

: Deeply Concerned - Please Read Before Enrolling Your Child at Precious People's Daycare in Alden…read more I had a deeply upsetting experience at Precious People's Daycare that I feel obligated to share in hopes of protecting other children and families. Only a few weeks after enrolling my children, I personally witnessed a staff member scream at an infant, aggressively rip a pacifier out of a child's mouth, and yell at my son. I immediately stepped in and told the staff member their behavior was completely unacceptable and inappropriate.I brought this to the attention of the director via email, as she wasn't on site at the time. Rather than investigating the situation or asking for clarification, she terminated our contract, stating my children were no longer welcome at the daycare. As if they would ever go back. I reported the incident to the state licensing authority, as what I witnessed constituted verbal, emotional, and physical abuse. The day after the state investigated, the director attempted to retaliate by claiming my daughter's behavior was "out of control" -- something that has never been said about her in years of attending other daycares without issue. It felt like a clear effort to discredit our family and shift blame. This daycare raises many red flags: -No website or transparent contact information -No platform to leave or read reviews -Staff members who are not properly trained or supervised If you're considering this daycare, I urge you to ask questions, demand transparency, and trust your gut. I share this not out of anger, but out of duty to protect other families. Please be cautious. Advocate for your children. Speak up when something doesn't feel right. I was in shock but what I personally seen I can only imagine what happens behind close doors. *** look at the states website I am not the only parent who raises serious concerns ***

My 3 year old has been attending since she was about 6 months old and the staff here has been like…read morefamily to her. We appreciate them and all of their efforts every day! My daughter has speech therapy as well as other extra services that she needs and they are all so patient and kind with her!

Excellent Child Care!! All the teachers have been there several years and it really shows. They…read moreare experienced and very nurturing. I have never had any question that my child was safe and having a great time. My little one always runs into the room and greets the teachers with a big hug. She loves it there. I highly recommend this center.

This is the best daycare in town. First, the staff are experienced and genuinely care about your…read morechildren. There is a low turnover rate and your child will see the same people day in and day out for years. Consistent caregivers make a big difference. The kids I know here have been here for 3 years and I've seen the same faces the whole time. Not many people can really compare a significant number of day care. Who could really spend a meaningful amount of time in more than a couple? Therapists, that's who. The speech, OT, and PT folks that travel from day care to day care working with kids all over town will tell you this is one of the best. The facilities may not be as fancy as other places, but there is a playground and a lot of love. No question, you will get the best bang for your buck here. This is one of the more affordable places for send your children. Location is very convenient for anyone working in the heart of downtown.

I have an infant who has been attending since he was 6 weeks and his daycare teachers take…read moreexcellent care of him. They provide me with pictures and updates to keep me involved everyday. The daycare as a whole is organized and ran efficiently. Very fair pricing.

I needed child care for my daughter before school that could take care of her and get her on the…read morebus to school everyday. They were so accommodating to the school calendar and very reasonable prices. My daughter had never been to daycare of any kind as my husband and I worked opposite shifts, and at 7 years old, she LOVES going every morning and getting to play with her friends before getting on the bus to school. I highly recommend them to anyone who asks!!!

This is a great Nursery school! As a parent, it's wonderful when you find a place like this. The…read moreteachers have been there for years so you know they're there for the children and not the money, the experience or just because "it's a job". They don't have turnover! Class sizes are small but the sense of community is huge. There are fundraisers (of course) and parent involvement is encouraged, but not demanded as I have seen with other nursery schools in the area. Definitely worth the money.

my son Liam started at Sweet angels when was just under 6 months, he weighed 16 lbs - everyday we…read morepicked him up he was inconsolable and 3/5 days a week he was in different clothing because he would wet and soil through his diaper there. We did not have these issues at home so I began asking questions and would get responses as "it's not the same at home" and frustration so as a new first time mom I started to think maybe I was being too picky. My mom picked him up one day and felt the same way that our little treasure was not himself. So I started to pay more attention. Well one day my husband came to pick my son up at a different than usual time and Liam at 9.5 months was sitting on the floor hysterical and inconsolable the teacher in the room said I don't know why he is like this, he's been like this for almost an hour. Well my husband grabbed his sheet off the counter and seen my son had not been given his bottle in almost 6 hours!!! Now Liam was on 6 ounces every 3 hours! How something like this could happen is beyond me. We immediately pulled him. He went to the doctor for his 9 month check up the following Monday and we learned he only gained 1 lb we spoke with the doctor about why we pulled him and asked about daycare changes and just different questions new parents have. Our pediatrician was concerned about the lack of weight gain and asked is it possible this happened more than just this one incident and that is why he is always upset when we leave because he is hungry. My husband and I started logging when we dropped supplies off in the beginning because it seemed like we were just supplying the entire center with wipes, well I said to my husband lets calculate how many bottle a container of formula makes and see if they had enough. We did the make and they were short 1.5 containers. So they didn't request the formula enough. Now I would not have done this math on a normal basis because I wouldn't find it would be necessary. Our pediatrician setup a follow up appointment for 30 days later to check Liam's weight now that he was not in their care to see if he was gaining appropriately again (I say again because his growth was normal before his stint at sweet angels)- well 30 days later he went in for his weigh after being in what I feel to be the most terrific daycare ever and our sweet little boy gained 2 lbs and was just a happy camper everyday!! His personality was how he was with us on the weekends daily now!! No inconsolable tantrums after daycare...and as far as the diaper soiling accidents the ceased as well! Liam I am proud to say since December has only went through the diaper 3xs at his new daycare!!! Nothing changed diet wise or diaper wise! Always used pampers. Now why would his growth chart be normal and drop for the duration he was at the center and then rebound immediately after changing to a different center. I didn't go public with it until my sister in law just recently removed her son from the infant room because I was worried they would retaliate again him. So I posted a review just like the post I am writing to you both. It was removed saying my review was not on the core product. It was definitely on the core product. They reported it to not look bad so I have been spreading the word now and the owner has called my husband not me and threatened a law suit and said has the money to do it, so why not invest in the center to improve the quality of the children's care!

I went to Sweet Angels after leaving another daycare. From the other daycare's perspective, my son…read morewas "withdrawn and antisocial." They said that he refused to participate in class activities and that is why he is "so behind academically." Each day was a battle to drop my son off at this other daycare. He would scream and cry. It literally broke my heart. After hearing the staff talk about my son in such a negative manner, I decided to leave! It was then that I started at Sweet Angels. The staff seemed very warm and welcoming to me and my son. The first day (like I expected) was very rough. He screamed and cried. But to my surprise, when I picked him up, HE WAS PLAYING WITH KIDS AND LAUGHING!! The second day he fussed at drop off and the third day he raced me to the door to get into school. What a difference Sweet Angels has made in our daily lives!! My son is happy to go o school each day, he has friends, the teachers all seem to really care about him and he always participates. Each day he brings home crafts and worksheets!! Thank you Sweet Angels for making each day a happy one!!! (A special thank you to Miss Sara and Miss Lily!!!!---you are truly wonderful!!!! Debbie and Daniel

It's been two month since we enrolled our child here at Hopkins road location. The place is clean,…read morenice and tidy. Teachers are welcoming and caring. Before enrolling here, we have been to couple of day care, out of all , this was came out as better than others. The Director, Asso. Director both are very kind and professional. They would do best to accommodate your request. Since this is franchised establishment so it does come with few pros and cons. Pros such as ease of online payment facility, a friendly mobile app sharing all activity of your child instantly as that happens, transparent and quick communication with teachers, as far as cons are concerned, like other corporate establishment it does regulated by policies where center has little to no influence so at times even folks want to help they simply can not. Our kid is only 3 month old so can't have his feedback on how he has been taken care during his stay, but he seems content once we are home from there so I guess he's finding it quite okay. Looking forward to see our kid grow here and would update this review once he has started talking. :-)