Daycare reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 128 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 43 posts to rank the best Daycare brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/GNV, r/Footscray, r/roswell, r/ColumbiYEAH, r/askportland. Top-rated brands include La Petite (4.5/5), Primrose (4.5/5), KidWorks (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews128
Subreddits41
Posts43
Brands99
Products4
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#1
La Petite
4.5
(4)
"They are a great organization and she has done very well there!"
"They were wonderful to our kids. Highly recommend"
"I second la petite. Can’t go until they’re 1, but they do a pretty good job."
"Has a great infant room."
#2
Primrose
4.5
(4)
"Highly recommend Prim Rose"
"We go to Primrose on Mansell and absolutely love it."
"Teachers are very engaged and involved and they do a lot of activities with your kids."
"Primrose is great but very pricey."
#3
KidWorks
5.0
(3)
"I also reccomend Kidworks! In addition to everything you said, they seem to treat their staff well so turnover has been minimal."
"KidWorks is great."
"We love KidWorks. Our little one has been there since turning one."
#4
Big Fat Smile
5.0
(3)
"We're at a Big Fat Smile centre and love it."
"We have been with Big Fat Smile for the past 3.5 years and very happy there."
"We are in Big Fat Smile and I don't have any complaints."
#5
Stepping Stones
5.0
(3)
"Stepping Stones and Persimmon are excellent"
"Stepping stones was amazing for my child. Lots of outdoor play, emotional learning and caring staff."
"Stepping Stones on Fullerton has been fantastic"
#6
Angliss
5.0
(2)
"We’re at Angliss and love it."
"Check with Angliss, their waiting list isn’t generally that long compared to the others."
#7
Baby Gator
5.0
(2)
"I work at Baby Gator, best place in the world!"
"Baby Gator you need to get on the waitlist as soon as you get a positive pregnancy test."
#8
First Roots
5.0
(2)
"We love it there for our kid!"
"Was the best."
#9
Goddard
5.0
(2)
"My daughter had a great experience there."
"Our family had a really positive experience at Goddard Redmond Ridge."
#10
Creative Kids
5.0
(2)
"We’ve used Creative Kids on Torrey Pines... and have been very pleased."
"Creative kids is the best! Used them for my son"
#11
Big Blue Marble
3.0
(3)
"Big Blue Marble. If you are able to come to Columbia, I asked l also recommend St. Peter's Catholic School. They have EC 2-4 classes. My 3 year old is there now and we love it."
"We use Big Blue Marble off Hadleigh Drive and have had a good experience. Class sizes are bigger than some of the church based programs, but we love the curriculum and he is learning a lot."
"We hated Big Blue Marble and so did 2 our neighbors. The teachers are all stressed out and very often there’s 20+ kiddos with one teacher."
#12
The Goddard School
4.5
(2)
"Check out The Goddard School and Easterseals on 2nd Ave."
"We are paying around $1400 a month per child."
#13
Little Angels
4.5
(2)
"We really enjoy Little Angels. They just completely remodeled their building."
"They speak in Spanish all day."
#14
Y Academy
4.5
(2)
"My friend has her two children at Y Academy and loves the teachers and programming they offer."
"We do Y academy. They have spaces in both Stoneham and Melrose. They have been great and are marginally cheaper than Teachable moments and Little Sprouts."
#15
The Learning Center
4.5
(2)
"They have been absolutely phenomenal."
"It was the most affordable option but also seemed the most secure and updated."
#16
Victoria University Children's Centre
4.5
(2)
"Vic uni children’s centre. It’s a little secret and they have had all their main staff for about 15+ years."
"Victoria University has a childcare on campus, I think anyone can enrol."
#17
Bright Beginnings
4.5
(2)
"Bright Beginnings of Rockland! They have a New City location :)"
"We’ve had a good experience with Bright Beginnings, specifically the Mill Creek branch. Our three year-old has been there for about a year."
#18
Childtime
4.0
(2)
"We use Childtime and have no complaints."
"The staff were nice and they seemed to enjoy their work."
#19
Goddard School
4.0
(2)
"Goddard School"
"My recommendation is Goddard School."
#20
lullaboo
4.0
(2)
"They stood out as the cleanest and most organized."
"The teachers cared about the kid and the food was very tasty."
#21
Guidepost Montessori
3.5
(2)
"Guidepost Montessori is good too, but they don’t feed them other than a snack."
"Primrose was like $1600 and Kindercare was $1400."
#22
David Douglas Daycare
5.0
(1)
"David Douglas Daycare just won best daycare in “Best of the Rose City” publication."
#23
Creative Learning Academy
5.0
(1)
"We have ours at Creative Learning Academy and we love it!"
#24
The Playhouse Childcare
5.0
(1)
"Check out The Playhouse Childcare"
#25
La Petite Academy
5.0
(1)
"We go to La Petite Academy. Love it!"
#26
Kids Campus
5.0
(1)
"We have had an excellent time at kids campus in lynbrook."
#27
Tutor Time
5.0
(1)
"We sent ours to Tutor Time in New City and had a great experience."
#28
PreSchool Playhouse
5.0
(1)
"PreSchool Playhouse in Blauvelt is fantastic."
#29
Here We Grow
5.0
(1)
"It is an excellent place with so many great teachers."
#30
Little Valley Academy
5.0
(1)
"[Little Valley Academy] has been awesome."
#31
La’Own Academy
5.0
(1)
"We feel it have them a really good headstart on school."
#32
Stepping Stones Academy
5.0
(1)
"My kids love Stepping Stones academy"
#33
Children Today Montessori
5.0
(1)
"We sent our kids to Children Today Montessori nearby in Johns Creek and loved it!"
#34
Northmister Day School
5.0
(1)
"We have loved Northmister Day School off Old Alabama."
#35
SOWJS
5.0
(1)
"We went to SOWJS, on Green St. next to Canton. The teacher Ms Dana was incredible."
#36
Future Stars Academy
5.0
(1)
"Future Stars Academy has an infant center."
#37
Margaret Ives Community Child Care
5.0
(1)
"Margaret Ives Community Child Care is one of the best in the country."
#38
Sturt St Primary
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend a community/NFP centre over one of the big chains."
#39
All About Kids
5.0
(1)
"It punches well above its weight for quality versus cost."
#40
Mary Evans
5.0
(1)
"Which we love."
#41
Creative Academy
5.0
(1)
"We started at Creative Academy at 5 months and are still there."
#42
Learning Steps
5.0
(1)
"Which is an amazing space."
#43
Bunny Hill
5.0
(1)
"Cannot recommend it enough."
#44
Building Blocks
5.0
(1)
"We love it."
#45
Merryhill
5.0
(1)
"Very pleased with the administration, teachers, the curriculum and activities."
#46
Children’s Choice
5.0
(1)
"Amazing ppl there."
#47
YMCA
5.0
(1)
"Was a great experience."
#48
Little Wonders
5.0
(1)
"It was a great place."
#49
Bright Beginning Kids
5.0
(1)
"Can't praise this one enough."
#50
Kids Korner
5.0
(1)
"I have LOVED the care so far. It has made going back to work so much easier knowing our baby is loved and cared for."
#51
Coggeshall Club
5.0
(1)
"We absolutely LOVED Coggeshall Club in Middletown. Highly recommend calling/touring/exploring all options ASAP!"
#52
The Learning Experience
5.0
(1)
"Has been perfect, I feel our child has really flourished there."
#53
Pineapple
5.0
(1)
"We love it..my sister's 3 kids went to it as well."
#54
Red Rose Montessori
5.0
(1)
"My baby goes there only, loved it. It’s secure safe and takes care of children very well."
#55
My School
4.0
(1)
"My School on SW 2nd. I worked there for 8 years, and my mom still works there. I also went to preschool there as did all of my other siblings."
#56
Nurturing Hearts
4.0
(1)
"Nurturing hearts @ Newlands golfcourse. large facility, many options for child care"
#57
Midlands Montessori School
4.0
(1)
"Midlands Montessori School."
#58
Bright Horizons
4.0
(1)
"If either parent has to work in downtown Columbia, I liked Bright Horizons and had a good experience."
#59
Grammie's Day Care
4.0
(1)
"I had my kids at Grammie's Day Care and we were happy with them."
#60
The International School
4.0
(1)
"The International School. My kids went pre-K through 1st grade in their Spanish immersion program."
#61
ACAC Preschool
4.0
(1)
"My kids did ACAC Preschool (ages 2 - rising kindergarten) and enjoyed it."
#62
Flowers Montessori
4.0
(1)
"Heard super good things about flowers Montessori but it’s not near you (near glen springs"
#63
Gainesville Country Day
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard good things about Gainesville Country Day as well."
#64
The Hive
4.0
(1)
"We have friends at the Hive who love it, although it’s on the expensive side."
#65
Goodstart
4.0
(1)
"Goodstart is not for profit and they have centres in braybrook, Flemington, moonee ponds and north Melbourne."
#66
Bulldogs Children Centre at Whitten Oval
4.0
(1)
"There is also bulldogs children centre at whitten oval."
#67
CEFA
4.0
(1)
"CEFA"
#68
Holistic Roots
4.0
(1)
"Holistic Roots"
#69
Katie's Kids
4.0
(1)
"We took them to Katie's Kids and they enjoyed it!"
#70
Shining Star
4.0
(1)
"I would contact Shining Star."
#71
CCRN
4.0
(1)
"Highly suggest getting in contact with CCRN, and contacting the people they refer you to, in home & facility."
#72
Lightbridge Academy
4.0
(1)
"I would add Lightbridge Academy."
#73
Goddard School of Fanwood
4.0
(1)
"I would add Goddard School of Fanwood."
#74
Bamboo Shoots
4.0
(1)
"I would add Bamboo Shoots."
#75
Early Learning Center
4.0
(1)
"Early Learning Center and Presbyterian are also highly recommended."
#76
Challenger
4.0
(1)
"Challenger"
#77
Portland Nanny Network
4.0
(1)
"Check out Portland nanny network for nanny shares to join! You usually pay $16-$20/hr for a nanny rather than $25+"
#78
Wander in Wonder
4.0
(1)
"Wander in Wonder is newly opened and therefore actively looking for new kiddos."
#79
Owl and the Dove
4.0
(1)
"Owl and the Dove!"
#80
Purple Moon
4.0
(1)
"I really liked Purple Moon in NE, but it’s been many years since my kid was there."
#81
Parkrose Montessori
4.0
(1)
"Parkrose Montessori!"
#82
JCC
4.0
(1)
"We’re very happy with JCC in Lynbrook."
#83
Tiny Tykes
4.0
(1)
"We also looked at Tiny Tykes and liked them a lot."
#84
KinderCare
4.0
(1)
"We’ve had an overall good experience with KinderCare."
#85
Wonders in the Shoe
4.0
(1)
"Wonders or Children in the Shoe would be my recommendation."
#86
Montessori Learning Center
4.0
(1)
"Montessori Learning Center (on Pansy) has been amazing."
#87
Brooksedge
4.0
(1)
"We really enjoyed our time at Brooksedge and they are more affordable."
#88
ABC
4.0
(1)
"So far it’s been great."
#89
Centerpoint
4.0
(1)
"You should come check out Centerpoint preschool in Roseville!"
#90
BrightPath
4.0
(1)
"We’ve had success with BrightPath."
#91
Roots and Wings
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard only good things about Roots and Wings."
#92
David Douglas
3.0
(1)
"For sure david douglas but if you need the yuppie stuff it’s like the anti-yuppie daycare."
#93
Mighty Minds
2.0
(1)
"We were at mighty minds for one month and we really disliked it. I think they would be okay for a toddler, but I did not like their infant room."
#94
O2B
1.0
(1)
"Definitely avoid O2B"
#95
Kid City
1.0
(1)
"Stay away from Harvest and Kid City. They both had abuse violations (Kid City was known as Windsor Academy at the time) where kids really got screwed up."
#96
Harvest
1.0
(1)
"Stay away from Harvest and Kid City. They both had abuse violations (Kid City was known as Windsor Academy at the time) where kids really got screwed up."
#97
Holly Springs KinderCare
1.0
(1)
"Not sure about Apex, but I can tell you with 100% confidence to avoid Holly Springs KinderCare."
#98
Centre on Empire St
1.0
(1)
"Steer very clear of the centre on Empire St. Have heard awful things from multiple sources."
#99
Bee Yourself
1.0
(1)
"Stay away from Bee Yourself. If you want glorified babysitters who shut the kids up with slurpees and candy, then that's where you wa"
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