They taught both our kids since infancy. One is in school and the other will be going next year. Both are/were prepared and thriving. They care about the kids and are very patient. The cost isn't significant either for the quality you get out of it. read more

!!!DOESNT EVEN DESERVE A STAR!!! (I WAS FORCED TO) I DO NOT...I REPEAT DO NOT RECOMMEND this childcare facility. The word "childcare" shouldnt even be in the name. If your child isnt related to someone that works there or a friend of a friend that works there, your child will be singled out and treated in humanely. They dont take care of your child, treat them with respect and cant seem to keep thier hands off of children (in a forceful way that is). They love to not keep record of payments, and try to charge you more money when you dont owe them anything. Four teachers have left due to the upper managements style of running day to day operations. There is so much bad stuff happening at this establishment that i could write a novel, but im not. Words of advice...STAY AWAY!! I will be contacting the STATE about this and the BBB in hopes to have them shut down! read more

I have been an employee at St. James Child Care Center for more than ten years. In fact, I was the Center Director in 1995-96, and left to work in the mental health field. Upon my return in 2006 I was stunned to see the advances in professionalism and quality child-care initiatives that the current director instituted as well as benefits for staff. I have three children ages 5-17 that have been in the program. I can honestly say that staff children are held accountable for their behavior as it reflects on me as an educator and a parent. I strive to treat all children with dignity and respect. Throughout the past few years I have witnessed more and more children and families in crisis. The services we provide at St. James have made every attempt to help children with emotional and behavioral problems as we seek additional supports and evaluations from community agencies. Parents are also a vital part of this process. If the standards and quality of our program come into question, it is a direct result of the dedication we have to children in crisis, trying to keep providing care while we wait for additional community supports. Brett C. has never had a child enrolled in our program so I am confused where this negative opinion of a Star 4 quality center has come from. We have been blessed to not have much staff turnover over our 25 years of service to the community. Recently four people have resigned and it has greatly improved the child-friendly, cohesive atmosphere I am proud to call my second home. We continue to believe in early childcare initiatives and what is best for children and families. I think our current waiting list and visits from state agency representatives can also attest to that. read more