They are more focused on the criteria and moving kids along, even if they aren't ready. There is…read moreno comforting, no compassion. Miserable place! Babies came home with bruises, knots on the head, and were left to cry, sitting at the table with no lunch. These are babies that are not able to walk and barely crawl on their own and the staff is more concerned about them being pushed forward to another class, helping them to grow in a comfortable and caring environment.

Horrible place for kids. Staff expect infants to be independent and do not pick them up or comfort…read morethem when upset. They even told us to let them cry at home so they get used to not being pick up. At nap They plop them in cribs/on mats and leave them to cry. They don't assist older babies to hold bottles or get food in their mouths so my baby was coming home starving every afternoon because if they don't feed themselves, they don't eat. Even little things like they insisted my crawling infant wear hard soled shoes at all times (even at home) even though that's really bad for their feet and make it harder to learn to walk. They also said we need to start disciplining my 10 month old They are clearly not up to date on developmentally appropriate practices. And honestly quite neglectful. Do not recommend.

Tiny tots continues to provide great care for my grandsons. The teachers are kind and patient and…read moreunderstand each child is unique.

My daughter started at Wildflower when she turned three, and she's been loving it! The kids spend a…read morelot of time outside everyday, not just at the playground but also in the woods, at the mud pit and bike path. She has so much fun, coming home tired and content. The teachers are nurturing, loving and attentive. I especially appreciate how they educate kids to be wholesome human beings, care for each other and solve conflicts among themselves.

The teachers are the most patient and positive human beings I have ever come across, and have made…read moremy daughter's first experience with out-of-home care the best I could hope for. Her imagination and confidence have both blossomed since she began there. I only wish the program extended to kindergarten and beyond.

As a family of two busy professionals, I'm not quite sure how we'd have gotten by with a newborn if…read morenot for Suzi at Nurtured Baby. Flexibility with early morning drop-offs and later pick-ups has been a godsend. Our daughter has been at NB for over a year now and loves it. She happily runs in every day, is warmly greeted, and then sits down to a delicious all-organic breakfast. I know because parents are welcomed to take part in the spread as well! The small group size, high caregiver-to-baby ratio, and mixed age philosophy has been wonderful for our daughter. She comes home every day clean and happy, having learned new words, songs, and activities from her caretakers and baby pals. She even asks (...constantly...) where her NB friends are - and I couldn't ask for a better review. As for negative reviews on this site: NB is a group of ~8 families, and I know all the other parents there. I do not recognize those reviewers; they have never used NB to my knowledge. The fact that both accounts have written just one review and were created on the same day is suspicious, to say the least.

Suzi and the staff at Nurtured Baby are absolutely wonderful! Our son has been going to Suzi for…read morealmost 2 years (since he was around 5 months old). We could not be happier with her program. I know that he is very well cared for and loved at Suzi's (and he loves going!). Nurtured Baby is so much more than a traditional daycare. The space is a beautiful and inviting home environment. She has a very low teacher to child ratio and offers day/time flexibility(!). Organic foods. Non toxic products. Learning through play. I honestly didn't think we'd find such a wonderful place. I'm very grateful for Suzi and her staff. Balancing work and family isn't always easy, especially at first, but Suzi has certainly helped us along the way. We will forever be thankful to have found Suzi.

I (briefly) taught a morning yoga class at this new-age daycare center. (Those of you who know me…read moreare laughing. I was an unlikely and probably unsuitable candidate for such a position. Here's a typical exchange between a child and myself... Child: :silence: Me: So... erm, what did you ask for from Santa this year?) Take that scenario -- multiply it by a bunch of kids aged 2-5, add distracting video games and Elmo toys, and subtract two wrestling boys and one little girl still crying over being dropped off. Now, you try motivating anyone to do a Downward-facing Dog! Anyway, even though my time as a teacher quickly expired, I got a good feel for this place and for the owner, Mastenah. She's wonderful, by the way, and her two girls --I'm convinced-- are the cutest and sweetest girls in all of Durham. The center has come a long way, and quickly, in Mastenah's hands. It's brightly painted and full of fun things (books, toys, blocks, a piano for sing-along) for toddlers. But the best thing about Wonderland is it's new-concept methods. In addition to yoga they offer cooking, pottery, Spanish, martial-arts, and more. (Heaven help whoever has to instruct that martial-arts class!) There's an outdoor play-set for more traditional play too. Mastenah bought the upstairs floor and is making plans to expand the daycare center. Wonderland is in the same building as a Montessori school, so many of its methods are in line with that, though it's not technically affiliated with the school. They offer flexible pick-up and drop-off times. All of the teachers are CPR certified. If I had kids (well don't hold your breath), I wouldn't hesitate to register them here.

Our children ages 3 and 1 are attending Wonderland full time all summer as part of their summer…read morecamp childcare program. It's the first time for both of them to be in full time childcare 8:30am - 5:30pm, 5 days a week, and it's a fantastic experience for both of them! They both are very happy. My son (the 1 year old) absolutely loves his teachers. This was the first place I've ever left him where he doesn't cry when I hand him over to someone else (including grandparents!) Instead, he sometimes cries when I pick him up and it's time to go home! I love the building - extra tall lofty ceilings, spacious play areas, and a friendly welcoming environment. And I love the staff - the teachers are all so nice!