I really do adore this daycare! The staff is wonderful and they truly care about the children. My…read moreson loves going to school. He has learned so much during his time there! It's so much more than a daycare , it is a learning facility! If you want your child to start off on the right foot and get an excellent education, this is the place to go! Thank you WKA for all your hard work, it does not go unnoticed!

From the owner: At Warwick Kids' Academy, we have strong academic programs that help develop early reading skills…read moreamong kids. We accept kids from age 2.5 to 12 at our facility. Breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack are also served.

I can't say enough great things about A+! My 2 year old has been there for over a year and we love…read moreit. He loves all his teachers and surprises me everyday with what he is learning. I am so thankful to have found a daycare that cares for my boy like their own. Highly recommend!!

Often as parents we try and explore every option for our youngsters and choose what we believe is…read morein their best interest. I thought I was making the correct choice for our son by enrolling him in this facility. Unfortunately, I have realized how very wrong I was. I strongly caution anyone that has a child with dietary restrictions to think twice about enrolling their child in this facility. They do not respect parents wishes or children's needs with regard to food. If your child is vegetarian or lactose intolerant be especially careful due to the fact the try and feed your children "hidden" products to which they are unable to consume. Some examples are dairy products in mashed potatoes or vegetables cooked using Ham. Even when caregivers are aware of the restrictions they will feed your preschooler items they are not supposed to consume. When I expressed my concerns to the director's attention my concerns were labeled as "unfounded" and met with a hateful tone.

My children were in daycare at Harvest Ministries (HM) for eight months before we pulled them out…read more One of the main reasons we chose this place was because of the overwhelming number of positive reviews. But I can tell you that this place has numerous problems, and will outline why I don't recommend this center: 1. A wise person once wrote in a review that you should always check inspection reports for any daycare facility you are looking to send your children too. HM never had any inspection reports posted because they are a religiously-exempt facility, and UNlicensed despite their care.com flyer saying they are. However, as I checked back to post the link, they do have an inspection report posted; apparently some complaints triggered the state to do an inspection (they still have to comply with VA code even though they are religiously exempt from other state requirements). That report (http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/cc2.cgi?rm=Details;ID=41580;search_exact_fips=199) indicates numerous egregious issues, like failing to get background checks done on their employees (are you kidding me?!), not ensuring children are immunized, and failing to meet required staff-to-child ratios. 2. This facility has a TV in every room and they use it to babysit the kids. Every morning the kids watch TV from 6-8am (approx..) and again in the afternoon when they wake up from nap, from 3:30-6pm. That doesn't include the other movies and shows they watch throughout the day. So if you work regular hours, your kid will probably get exposed to 2+ hours of TV a day. 3. The teachers yell at the kids ALL. The. Time. They also threaten. I once observed one of the teachers taking a group of kids to the restroom, and she said to them in a stern voice, "If you don't have to go potty and you're just making it up you're going in time out." So if a little kid felt like maybe she had to use the bathroom but wasn't sure, she was going to get punished for trying. Totally unnecessary. I have also observed teachers grabbing kids by the shoulders, yelling at them and saying things like, "if you don't calm down you're going to lose your playtime!!" Instead of positive discipline, they just yell a lot. I noticed this negatively affecting my 3-year-old in his behavior when he came home - he would be defiant and irritable. While pretty much all kids this age have tempers, he would really only act this way when he came home from HM. 4. Safety concerns: One time while I was dropping my younger child off in the infant room, I noticed a remote control lying on the floor (yes, they even have a tv in the infant room, though it is mostly used to play music videos of nursery rhymes all day), so I picked the remote up off the floor and placed it on the ledge out of reach, saying "this is a safety hazard and should be kept away from the little ones' reach". The director mocked me, saying, "We've never had an issue with it." "But don't you see," I said, "they could get into the batteries - it's a safety issue" The battery cover wasn't even taped shut. "Whatever makes you feel comfortable" the director said to me in a completely sarcastic and condescending tone. Like I was the one overreacting. Isn't it plain common sense to keep anything with non-screwed on batteries like a remote out of babies' reach? 5. The toys are dirty and rarely cleaned. On more than a few occasions, while settling my younger child in to the tiny play area in the infant room, I noticed dirty, grimy toys with so much filth on them I had to put them aside and tell the teachers that these toys needed to be cleaned. I'm not a clean-freak but it was disgusting. 6. The center does NOT want you, the parent, to see your child in their classrooms. In fact, you, the parent, are not allowed to walk around the facility "unsupervised" (this is what one of the teachers actually said to me). EVERY other daycare center we have used has had an open door policy with parents. But I was told I needed to drop off my kids at the front and they would take them back to their classrooms, the only exception is the infant room. But when I would stay for a few minutes and play with my little one, I'd get text messages from them saying I needed to just drop her off and go so she would learn to be without me. This lack of encouraging parents to be involved really bothered me. The director told me they do this to mirror the public schools, but I now realize that's a big cover-up, because there are myriad other ways they don't mirror public schools. In retrospect, I wish we had never allowed our kids to go here. I wish there had been reviews saying what it's really like there, and we would have made a different decision, but we assumed a daycare run by a Christian church would be a great environment. The fact that they didn't do background checks on their employees alone is completely reckless and inexcusable.

They are absolutely amazing! Up until COVID hit only family and friends kept our little one but…read morewhen COVID hit our friend's in home daycare had to shut down. I was terrified about sending her anywhere else but then I found Harvest Ministries! I bawled my eyes out after dropping her off the first day in the parking lot. They were so sweet and sent me pictures throughout and kept me posted. Our baby girl absolutely loves it there now! I am so blessed that we found them.

HIGHLY recommend this school! We just wrapped up Goddard's pre-K graduation complete with a gown…read moreand cap and our daughter is going to really, really miss all of the wonderful staff and teachers. Where to begin? First, before we moved to the area, the staff was super kind and helpful. The owner was willing to do a virtual tour to help us make feel comfortable with the school. Since attending, our daughter learned sign language, practiced yoga, learned Spanish, and made a ton of friends/attended multiple birthday parties. She loved her teachers, the school is very secure, and is in a wonderful location nestled near some woods, but still in a convenient Yorktown location. My daughter even came home one day with tomatoes from their garden! We got tadpole updates daily with photos (LOVE that as a working mom) and the school communicated super well during COVID spikes. I have extremely high standards for the people who care for my children and Goddard exceeded all of them!

My daughter attended the Goddard school from the time she was 2 until she was ready to start…read morekindergarten. Your experience will depend entirely on the teacher. Out of all of her teachers, there's maybe 2 that were good. The rest lacked the training and developmental understanding of young children. I expected more from The Goddard school. My daughter was well behaved but has ADHD. At the time she was too young to be diagnosed. My daughter had been screened for autism and she did not have it. One of her teachers who was not trained in child development nor mental health took it upon herself to hand write me a rude note and leave it in her bag telling me she thought she had autism. It was unprofessional, and frankly offensive. The staff claimed they addressed it, but the teacher never apologized. My daughter was treated like an outcast by some of teachers (not all.) She had 2 really great teachers. I wish she could've just stayed with them instead of moving forward. A lot of the teachers lacked compassion and seem overwhelmed. I can very honestly say that instead of trying to support my child they deemed her as not good enough. She wasn't ill behaved. She didn't hit or kick other children. She simply struggled with not sitting still and focusing. They made me feel like my daughter was defective. Goddard didn't help my daughter the way I expected. It was a disappointing and pricey experience. Now that she's in public school her teachers love her and she's at the top of her class. That's not because of Goddard. That's because she's in a better environment. One more thing, you will be charged during the holidays when they are closed. Get ready to pay even more for additional childcare during that time.

My son attended this daycare 15 years ago and i loved it. The owner was awesome. You could tell she…read morehad a passion for the kids and the business. My child who was very clingy to me loved it and waved goodbye when I dropped him off in the morning

After a negative experience with the staff, I was extremely disappointed by the owners unhelpful…read moreattitude. She was unpleasant and rude and made the overall experience and interaction with her unpleasant. I could not imagine ever feeling confident sending my child to this establishment or spending my money on this business knowing how she treats others.

This place is wonderful for being a child care service I was always so scared of putting my…read morechildren in child care, but my son loves it here. He has been a student here since July and he doesn't cry as much when I drop him off when I have to work, he was 18 months old when he was in this program he is now 26 months almost 27 months and he is now in the 2 year old class! I love the fact they give you papers of how they did through the day, they have on a piece of paper in front of the door what is needed every week, even all the kids in the classroom have their own cubby w their name on it and I love that!!! I highly recommend this place for child care :)

From the owner: Child Care With Compassion…read more The mission of A Heavenly Haven is to provide each child with a positive child care experience. We will strive to provide high quality care at a affordable price. Our priorities, at all times, are the children whom we service. We are committed to their growth, development and overall well-being. The goal of our staff is to be sensitive to the individual needs of each child. Our pledge as caregivers is to be caring, kind, loving and nurturing. We vow to give 100 percent of our time and talents to the children each day to ensure their success. We believe that "teachers shape the world, one student at a time."

We are so grateful for Ms. Marrilyn and her Home Learning Day Care. From the very first day, she…read morewelcomed our child with warmth, patience, and genuine care. She not only provides a safe and loving environment, but also focuses on early learning through creative activities, reading, and structured play. The children are always engaged, happy, and encouraged to grow both socially and academically. What stands out most is how attentive she is to each child's needs--treating them as if they were her own. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel reassured knowing our child is in such capable and caring hands. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Marrilyn's Home Learning Day Care to any family searching for a reliable, nurturing, and educational setting for their little ones.

My daughter has been apart of Ms. Marilyn's home day care for just shy of a year, and I couldn't be…read moremore pleased. I am a first time mom, and with that, came a sort of panic about someone else watching my daughter. I will tell you that with out a doubt, I know my little one is in great hands, safe and loved. Ms. Marrilyn and her team do an amazing job at teaching life skills early on such as confidence and self esteem. Our children have the capability to do so much, and I promise they will thrive here. Manners, letters, & numbers, are just the beginning of what this wonderful home teaches. Oh and just a small side note, we recently moved 30 min out of town, and I drive an extra 15min past my work so my daughter continues going here, because I couldn't imagine my toddler going anywhere else.

The teachers, pastor and all the staff were great but I did not have a good experience with the…read morepastors wife/ principal. She was rude on multiple occasions and I felt that that if she don't respect me she wouldn't respect my daughter.

From the owner: Christian childcare at affordable rates. We participate in Virginia Star Quality Initiative.read more