My 2 yo daughter starting attending Carolina Kids Academy ("CKA") at 5 months old. We both love…read moreit. In the morning I tell her it is time for school and she grabs her coat and runs for the door yelling "SCHOOL!" I am so happy at how excited she is to go every day. The teachers are loving and really care about the students. They communicate regularly about how she is progressing - from daily chats, the monthly classroom letters, the live video feed, to the website and updates on menus and activities. The teachers and staff make the day both fun and full of learning. I'm amazed at how much she learns every day. The owner is on site daily so this isn't a corporate entity, but rather real and loving people who make my daughter very happy. I would very highly recommend Carolina Kids Academy to anyone needing childcare.

Sounds and Colors is exactly what we were looking for in a daycare: they are Spanish-immersive,…read morecare about the children, and ensure everything is done in a fun and loving environment. They may not have all the bells and whistles of other daycares, but that's okay because they have the important things. The meals are a culinary masterpiece--everyone comments that our daughter is a great eater and Sounds and Colors plays a major part in that. Also, every one there knows you. The director, Anne, is fantastic! She recognizes your car as soon as you pull in. She is communicative if your child is having an off day--she and the teachers have been the catalyst to scheduling a few doctors appointments. (Thanks for catching those ear infections early!) I love the parent-teacher conferences and the crafts. You can't go wrong with the family feel of Sounds & Colors.

Prior to enrolling, I interviewed at least 5 local day care facilities. All Starz was the only one…read morethat met all my requirements based mainly on my child's needs at his age at the time. They were the most flexible, had the best food menu, and the friendliest staff. We've been there for almost 6 months, and couldn't have been happier. All the teachers and administrators know my kid's name, and make us feel like family. He's excited to go there every morning and is genuinely attached to his teachers. They even taught him sign language! The only personnel turn over I've seen there was due to people getting promoted or moving out of state. The facility itself is beautiful. It's large and clean, with glass doors so the littles can see other rooms, which helps them transition. The outside has very clean astroturf with lots of room to roam twice a day. There's even a gym for when the weather is bad. Is it the cheapest in the area? Absolutely not. But I believe it's the best value for the money.

If I could, I would give this All Starz in Morrisville zero stars. This was our experience at All…read moreStarz from January 2021 - May 2021. 1. My daughter has a sensitivity to bananas so we wrote bananas as an allergen in her medical report. She develops a rash on the side of her mouth every time she eats bananas and it takes days to get rid of even with the special ointment we use. At first, they were good about not giving bananas, but after a couple weeks of being there, they started to give her bananas. Every time they had bananas on the menu, she would come home with a new rash on her face as well as the report stating that she ate "all her bananas." I watched breakfast time on the watchmegrow app one day to see if they were actually giving her bananas and they were in fact giving her bananas on the days that they were serving them. I confronted one of the teachers about this and she lied to my face and said that they have not been giving her bananas. The next week, she wasn't given bananas but after that, she was given bananas again for weeks/months. I understand people make mistakes and we're all human so I gave them weeks of chances to stop giving bananas, but every morning they served bananas, I saw them serve it to her and she would come home with the report stating that she ate all her bananas. This negligence happened every week from February 2021 to May 2021 up until the day I pulled her out. 2. Teachers are unprofessional. At least once a week, I would walk in on the teachers talking badly about management or each other. It definitely made me uneasy, but I let it go because I understand people need to vent sometimes. The teacher in Freshman A was extremely aggressive with my daughter. I noticed it from the beginning but I just thought she was just having a bad day and then it turned into weeks and then it turned into months. She would slam my daughter in to the chair and into the table for meals and craft times, and for naptimes, she would throw my daughter on to the cot and throw the blanket on her. She would also yank her lovey and blanket out of her hands after nap time. So many times, I saw her yank my daughters hand and drag her across the room. I knew this wasn't normal when she moved to Freshman B because none of the other teachers treated her so aggressively. I wanted to keep our daughter at the daycare because the facility itself is nice and management was professional (or so I thought), so I hung on to the hope that it will get better in Freshman B, but Freshman B was even more of a nightmare. 3. This daycare made me so uneasy because I watched my daughter get hit in the face at least 10-15 times a day by other kids, and a good amount of the times, the teachers just watched and didn't do anything. When she was in the freshman A class, she came home several days in a row with nicks on her face and I talked to the teacher about it because I saw a boy was swiping at her face and pulling her hair for 45 minutes while she was strapped in her seat prior to lunch. The other teacher was working on her own crafts while the kids were waiting for lunch and didn't notice he was hurting her the entire time even though I can tell she was yelling in the video. It was seriously so heartbreaking to see because the teachers are there to take care of and protect the kids but they're busy doing their own things. We received several calls regarding our daughter biting her friends, but I totally understood why she was biting; that was the only way she can protect herself when the teachers weren't protecting her. Never once did I get a ouch report for my daughter's scratches or nicks; that's how much they didn't care about her. I can't share everything on this review, so please see the attached pictures for the full review.

Origins Montessori is the BEST. I have tried to write this review so many times but I just can't…read moresay enough good things about this place. I remember being skeptical in the beginning and I was so confused by how a school could have so many five star reviews. But I quickly learned that Origins deserves every star it has. We did so much research to find childcare. We called and toured dozens of schools. I can honestly say we probably called every school in the 20 mile radius and toured at least ten. We still ended up at a school that ultimately disappointed us. I cannot believe how hard it is to find good childcare. Our son was safe at his old school but that was it. He cried at every drop off, he was silent at school, and he was miserable when he got home. From day one, Origins was a completely different experience. We can tell our son genuinely loves going to school. I finally knew peace as a parent when we started at Origins Montessori. Our son has truly blossomed at this school. He talks about his friends and his teachers at home all the time. The teachers at Origins are exceptional. They are kind, they are caring, they are passionate and they are communicative. A parent's dream. They make school so fun with engaging activities while allowing the kids independence and exploration. Special shout out to our teacher, Ms. P. And the school director is a star. She is experienced, passionate and professional; you can tell right away. She runs Origins so well. Origins is reliable, affordable, and clean. We have not been sick one time because of daycare germs since switching schools (we used to have a 'daycare sick' every other week). I want to say so much more but nothing I say will be enough. Just trust me when I say, Origins Montessori will give you the best care you could ask for your child. *If you made it this far, I want to share a few particular anecdotes because I know how stressful it is leaving your child in others' care. 1. One time our son fell asleep on the drive to school. When this happened at his old daycare, they said I had to wake him up or take him home. I fully expected the same at Origins. But when we got there, his teacher got a bed ready for him and let him sleep in the back room until he was rested. I was amazed and so grateful as a parent. 2. One day, our son didn't want to eat what we packed him for lunch. Instead of letting him go hungry (as his other daycare did), the Origins team texted me and asked if they could give him something from their snack supply. 3. Our son's old daycare had cameras and yet, I still feel safer and more confident leaving him at Origins without cameras because his behavior and positive attitude about school tells me everything I need to know about his treatment at Origins. We could not have found a better place than Origins Montessori for our child.

Origins Montessori School was incredible in helping my 3-year-old son adapt after our move from…read moreIndia to the US. Ms. Buddhini and the teachers were especially wonderful - their gentle nature and dedication made a huge difference in my son's transition. They showed amazing patience as he worked through his initial English language challenges, always finding creative ways to help him understand and participate. The school's culturally sensitive approach and skilled Montessori teaching methods helped him make friends easily and develop strong language skills over his two years there. Ms. Buddhini and the entire staff created such a nurturing environment that my son truly flourished. Highly recommended !

The administration team was so professional and willing to help with the enrollment process. I'm…read morekeeping my granddaughter for a while and they made me feel that she'll be in great hands and care!

My daughter attended this daycare for over a year. She learned so much from this location. All the…read moreteachers are nice people...who really care about the kids. My daughters favorite was Mrs Erin. My daughter really misses this place and still ask about her teachers and friends. The only reason we left was because i had to relocate to a different state. I highly recommend this place...they have a great curriculum and great teachers.

This used to be called Carolina Kids but now it's Learning Tots Academy. The classrooms are very…read morebig but the class sizes are small compared to a lot of the other preschools around the area, so kids get a lot of room to play and aren't cramped in a noisy, crowded environment. The facility has 3 playgrounds outside, and an inside playground with a ball pit for rainy days. My son loved his time at Learning Tots, especially the water play days. He was very sad to move onto Kindergarten where they wouldn't have water play every week. He really misses all his friends and teachers from this preschool.

We have been here for almost two years and it was a decision that we have never regretted. The…read morestaff cares about my son and he loves going to school to see his teachers. I never have to worry about his well-being while at Learning Tots Academy. The owner and the lead teacher are superb and the teachers are as well.

I can't believe there aren't any reviews for this excellent child care center! We LOVE Bright…read moreBeginnings. My child is still in the youngest class for now, but every staff member knows her by name and compliments her constantly. The staff is super sweet and nurturing, and we love the owners and director! I was referred here by a friend who's daughter has been here for years, and I'm so thankful for the recommendation. It's a great location on 55 in Cary near High House. And I love it because it's a 5 star school, but you can tell the children are there to be children and to have fun, while learning and being in a safe and clean environment. While we were searching for day cares, I kept touring all the corporately owned places like Primrose and Bright Horizons, you can tell they look good on paper, but the staff doesn't seem to work there because they're passionate about it. It's just a job to them. I love that Bright Beginnings is a smaller ratio classrooms, family owned by educators, conveniently located, and lastly SAFE school for my child. We will be here until Kindergarten!

I am in LOVE with this school!! The entire staff does so well taking care of my babies. I love how…read morepassionate they are about their education and IT SHOWS! The Director is family oriented and even as busy as she is, she walks around the school and allows the kids in her space, talking to them and listening to their stories. My girls love this school. The youngest still cries when I pick her up and those tears for me are tears of comfort and joy knowing my babies are blessed to be taken care of so well. The afterschool teachers are just as great. I appreciate them ALL.

Welcoming, kind, safe environment. Thank you, Ms. Aimee, for such a wonderful experience for our 2…read moreyear old!

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