We love the professionalism, attentiveness, responsiveness and trust. It's like an extended family…read moreand we're so glad we chose this location. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Let me start by saying my child is not enrolled here…read more The purpose of this review is to put info out there for other new/expecting families. We have been on the waitlist for the infant room for almost a year now. We actually got on the waitlist when I was 2 months pregnant. At he time they said they expected to have openings in a year. That seemed reasonable for a good school. So, we paid the $75 (I think) application fee and got on the waitlist. Throughout the spring and summer I inquired about our status every few months and just kept being told that they didn't know, they didn't know, maybe. Well after my son was born in July and I asked specifically about October the answer became a clear, no. Then I get emails to "waitlist families" saying that we have to let them know if we want to keep our status on the waitlist and if so we will be moved up to the next classes waitlist. While I get that this is an in-demand school I feel that they could have been much more honest and open about the likelihood of getting a spot before taking your money. So, I'm sure the school is lovely, but if you're shopping for daycares for your infant...here's what we have been through. Hope it helps.

I cannot say enough to praise this preschool. I toured many preschool's before I decided to enroll…read moremy daughter here, and by far this had the best, most experienced teachers. Ms. Barrie Moen and her team of teachers know how to help kids grow and learn while having so much fun. My daughter came home everyday all year long chattering about friends and love of her teachers. She grew so much and came out of her shell. We also have Playwise to thank for helping us catch early a few small developmental delays that we quickly learned was related to a need for glasses! We got that corrected and she continued to thrive! We are excited to send her to 4 weeks of summer camp this year and send her to Pre- K with them this September! We love Playwise!

Playwise is fabulous! My oldest son attended playwise for two years and I look forward to my…read moreyoungest attending as well. The transition to Kindergarten was great. He was extremely well prepared and he is a leader both socially and academically. He built confidence and made sone great friends. The owner, Mrs. Barry Moen, is truely passionate about what she does and it shows in every aspect of playwise. Their "learning through play" aproach is wonderful. I'm so glad we didn't choose one of the large preschool chains. Tony M

We have been at "Gateway" aka Cadence Academy now for about 5 years. My daughter started when she…read morewas one and was there until kindergarten. We even did per school there! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the directors and staff! I wish we had started her prior to her being 1. We had a horrible experience before and I was so nervous at first. But the teachers and directors were very responsive. After my daughter was there, we had a second one and due to covid I was able to juggle him and work. He started there at the age of one as well and has learned and grown so much! He is now 3 and my daughter 6, will be there this summer. We absolutely love this daycare!!!! Thank you teachers and directors for doing an absolutely hands down amazing job! Side note: even with the teacher change overs they have been very commutative and understanding my needs and concerns. Changes were made! They listen to you and work with the needs of your child!!!!

My sons attended Cadence for about 4 months this year after our nanny abruptly left - we needed…read moreshort-term, full day childcare until we moved to another city. The team there is fantastic - friendly and genuinely kind people who care about the kids in their school. Food is included, but it's "kid food" - lots of chicken nuggets and fish sticks - so if you're looking for something organic or fancy you might want to provide your own food instead. That said, they were very accommodating of my kids' dietary restrictions and never made us worry that our kids would be fed something they couldn't eat (something I can't say for every child care facility we've encountered in LKN). The playgrounds are a little old - mulch-filled and older style equipment, chain link fences, etc. Compared to some newer facilities, the playgrounds could use some love, but my kids were happy so I didn't mind. Water play day on Wednesdays in the summer! Ice cream truck visits every other Tuesday in the summer! Older kids might even go for a walking field trip to Bruster's - the highlight of their week. Communication with the front office and with your kid's teacher is more challenging now because of COVID. I found I was still able to reach people if I needed to, and they answered all of my questions to my satisfaction. A weekly newsletter or email from teachers to parents might be a good idea - sometimes we felt surprised by planned events and daily/weekly themes. I love the layout of the building inside - the older kids' classroom in the middle feels very much like a Montessori environment to me. Overall would highly recommend!

Our daughter had a wonderful 2 year experience at Grace Covenant Academy for pre-school…read more We had been to Grace for church several times with friends, but do not regularly attend this congregation. We live about 35 minutes away and are happy with our church, which is closer to home. We knew the church was nice and really enjoyed the services, but we were still very impressed when we came back to tour the GCA side of the church campus. The facilities are new, well maintained, and very clean. The entire staff, from the teachers to the front office, were friendly, kind, and even caring. They definitely helped set a solid foundation for her. I cannot say enough about the job that both teachers did to help with the development of her social skills and character. We would have kept her there for elementary, but the hours and commute were not conducive to my work schedule. I would highly recommend looking into GCA if you are considering preschool or private school in the Lake Norman area.

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I'm writing this review as a concerned parent after my six-month-old daughter spent one month in…read morethe infant classroom ("Baby Birds"). I want to share my honest experience to help other parents find the best environment for their children. First, the positives: the campus is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. I also appreciated the organic baby food program, splash pad, and biometric fingerprint entry system, which is a great feature. However, I did notice that at times multiple individuals may enter behind one another without scanning, which somewhat defeats the purpose of controlled access. Beyond the surface, my experience raised several concerns--especially given the cost of tuition. On my daughter's second day, her bottle was mistakenly given to another baby. This is extremely concerning, not only from a care standpoint but also due to the risk of cross-contamination and illnesses such as RSV. The following day, I attempted to provide pre-portioned formula and water as a backup, but was told this was not allowed due to state law. While I understand policies exist for safety, this left me uneasy given the previous incident. I also observed what appeared to be a lack of attentiveness regarding illness. I overheard a parent expressing concern about their baby being sick, and on a separate occasion noticed a baby with visible symptoms (such as a runny nose on their clothing). This made me question how illness is being managed and whether precautions are taken to limit spread among infants. I also observed staff stepping over babies on the floor rather than walking around them. Books were kept in a cabinet behind the front desk and not accessible in the classroom, and I did not observe babies being read to or engaged in developmentally appropriate activities. On one occasion, I saw a baby playing with a small plastic storage container, which raised safety concerns. Additionally, babies appeared to spend extended time (30+ minutes) in container seats, which felt excessive. The school offers camera access with a clear view of the classroom, but it is limited to 30 minutes per parent and does not include audio. From what I consistently observed, the routine seemed to focus on feeding, changing, and placing babies on the floor for independent play. The environment felt rushed at times--more focused on managing the babies than nurturing and engaging them. I also had a small but telling experience where my daughter was changed out of her outfit before I could even leave the parking lot, and I was told staff did not have time to put outfits like that back on. I would recommend sending infants in simple clothing like sleepers. Lastly, there is no online billing portal. Payments are automatically withdrawn weekly using bank information, and statements are not issued until the end of the month, which lacked clarity. Due to my concerns, I ultimately withdrew my daughter before the required two-week notice period. This may be a good fit for families seeking a clean, basic daycare environment. However, for those looking for a more enriching, nurturing experience--especially at this price point--it may fall short. I do believe there is potential, but the level of care and engagement did not align with my expectations. I am looking for a place where my child is not only cared for, but truly nurtured and supported in her development.

I had a very eye opening experience dealing with Heather King at Forrestal Academy. After reaching…read moreout initially to set up enrollment I was notified verbally of a registration fee and the tuition dues. I asked for an in person meeting prior to enrollment date in lou of being thorough and understanding what we should expect. The school requires you to provide your account numbers so they can automatically pull funds as they wish. I let them know I was more comfortable with other forms of payment where I had more control over what amount they were pulling. It wasn't until a few days before the planned enrollment date I received a call from Heather asking me for an additional fee we did not previously discuss. An annual fee. An annual fee, before we were there one day? Annual fees come annually and there was zero mentioned of this during any of our meetings. Heather was quick and happy to mentioned it was in their 20 page packet in the fine print that I signed. This was brought up after they wanted my account information which leads me to believe they would have just pulled any amount they wanted without my knowledge. I ultimately did not provide any account numbers prior as I had planned on setting up a secure monitored account that had not been done yet. SO if I had done so they would have just pulled what they wanted at any time. I decided to put our start on hold because of the lost trust and concern of starting off on the right foot. Now Heather expects me to pay tuition for the time it took me to decide that we were not moving forward because of her untransparent actions. This school is all about showcasing the good then get your account numbers and do what they want where they have control over what they take from your account. Good luck with that business model.

TLE in Huntersville, NC, lead by the dynamic (children-loving) duo of (director) Miss Christina,…read moreand the equally caring, Miss Pam, left our grandson, Alex, with such a positive attitude about school, and so prepared for kindergarten. What a fabulous experience for Alex. The staff is great, the facility is immaculate, and it is not uncommon to find Miss Christina working at he desk while holding and soothing an upset little child sitting on her lap. This review is my personal thank you to both ladies, the TLE staff, and the TLE organization. Kirk Davis

just dropped my child off for his first day of kindergarten so since I'm in my feelings I figure…read morenow is a good time to share what an impact TLE has had on my kiddo. We have been a part of the TLE family for the last 5.5 years. The quality of education in both academics and emotional intelligence taught at TLE Huntersville is second to none. I dropped him off today with so much confidence because I knew he was beyond ready for this next big step and I attribute that readiness nearly entirely to the staff and faculty of TLE Huntersville. I will continue to recommend them again and again.

Both our kids go here and we are extremely pleased with the daycare and especially with the safety…read moremeasures they have taken during the pandemic. New owners are very much involved in the day to day activities and take the efforts to include the honest feedbacks provided to them. They go above and beyond to ensure kids safety and parents peace of mind. We wouldn't be able to do our day jobs if we were not certain about how our kids are being taken care here. We truly recommend this location.

We love KRK and how well they care for and love our boys! We've been with them since May 2018 when…read moreour first son was only 10 weeks old. KRK is like family. They have the perfect balance of learning and playing. They're passionate about the kids and what they do. They take the time to know each kid individually and tailor their approach to best suit the kid's needs. They promptly address any questions. Not to mention, they are doing their best during Covid to keep everyone safe and healthy. We would 10/10 recommend.