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June 2023 by Justin Bono
We are delighted to share our overwhelmingly positive experience with Second Baptist Daycare, as it has been nothing short of exceptional. As a parent, choosing the right daycare for your child is a significant decision, and I can confidently say that Second Baptist has exceeded all my expectations. From the caring staff to the enriching environment, every aspect of this daycare has contributed to my child's development and well-being.First and foremost, the staff at Second Baptist Daycare are compassionate, dedicated, and highly qualified individuals who truly understand the needs of children. Their nurturing approach creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where my child feels safe and loved. It's heartwarming to see the genuine smiles on their faces as they greet my child each day. Their commitment to providing a stimulating educational environment while ensuring individual attention is commendable.Second Baptist has also impressed me with its emphasis on comprehensive learning and development. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration, curiosity, and creativity in children. Our daughter comes home excitedly sharing the new things she has learned, from engaging arts and crafts projects to fun educational activities that stimulate her growing mind. I am grateful for the well-rounded education she's received while under the care of the dedicated teachers at Second Baptist Daycare.Furthermore, the facility itself is meticulously maintained and equipped with age-appropriate toys, books, and educational resources. The daycare's emphasis on cleanliness and safety, especially during the pandemic, ensures a healthy environment for all the children. The outdoor play area is not only safe but also offers ample space for physical activity and social interaction, fostering friendships among the children.Now, regarding some negative reviews that may have been posted, it is important to remember that daycare experiences are influenced by numerous factors, including parental involvement. It would be unfair to attribute all negative reviews to the daycare alone. Parenting plays a vital role in shaping a child's behavior and development, and it is crucial for parents to actively participate in their child's experience at daycare.We highly recommend Second Baptist Daycare to parents seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their children. The dedicated staff, comprehensive curriculum, and focus on a child's overall development make it an exceptional daycare center. Our child's growth, happiness, and enthusiasm are a testament to the positive impact of Second Baptist Daycare.
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January 2023 by Ashley Kerr
Let me start by saying, until my son was in the two year old room we didn’t have issues with this daycare. Once my child started in the two year old room, it was a completely different story. Prior to this he had the best teachers; Mrs. Donna, Mrs. Gladys, Ms. McKenzie, Mrs. Sam, Mrs. Kelly, and Ms. Shirley just to name a few. All of these women loved and accepted my son.This daycare does not have competent, experienced teachers in the older rooms. I was told by the director that my child was burning out staff in his room. He was doing typical two year old behaviors. These behaviors included not wanting to sit for lessons, running, climbing, going into the bathroom. Testing boundaries as typical two year olds do. The kids in this room are made to do unrealistic activities that are not age appropriate whatsoever. His lead teacher was “in tears” having to deal with him per the director. I met with 2 of the teachers and director and felt ganged up on and bullied. The attitude towards my son was absolutely heartbreaking. The body language when speaking about my son was so off. My son is extremely speech delayed and they did not know how to work with kids with any types of delays. The director also informed me in a very nasty way that his speech therpaist that visits at daycare, “wants to walk out and quit after working with him every day”. This just goes to show the attitude towards my son.When he would do things they did not like, his “punishment” was to be removed from his peers and taken for a walk or to the office. This just fed into his mindset that he can do these things and be able to have one or two on one attention from the director and assistant director. I was told they tried many interventions, however, on one instance I watched them ignore him for 8 minutes during lesson time before anyone tried to teach and model that he needed to sit. Furthermore, he was doing very well with potty training. They did not allow him to go to the bathroom because it was a “behavior”. He regressed and cries anytime we try to have him sit on the potty because of how he was treated for simply going into the bathroom.Although I asked for honesty on his day, the teachers had a nasty attitude and body language when they would speak to ME about my own child. No one should ever be made to feel the way they made me feel about my son. I felt sick and guilty leaving him here. The attitude started as soon he joined the two year old room. He was present in the room less than 30 days when they informed my husband and I he was no longer welcomed and was being kicked out. A two year old needs time to get used to new rooms, teachers, kids, and expectations. However, they did a poor job at doing so.During our meeting, we were told our child with a 11 month expressive and receptive speech delay “has to be told 6-7 times to do something” when other kids “listen the first few times.” When I looked at the camera, I see other kids doing the same things they say he is doing, the lead teacher told me that it’s because they see my child doing it. Blaming all the behaviors or 17 other kids on my one child. My child was being compared to kids who were almost 3, although, he was one of the youngest 2s in the room.We were told my son was not able to come back the week before Christmas. As other places are closing for holidays and unable to speak about openings. Their timing was extremely unprofessional along with their reasonings.Save your time, money, sanity and emotions and send your child elsewhere.
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May 2022 by Andy R.
Absolutely love this place the employees are always friendly and loving towards my son. They've been reliable even through the pandemic. They have an education plan to prep them for school. So your child will go into school ahead.
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December 2021 by Andrew Gher
I cannot say enough great things about everyone here at the daycare. They truly do care about the health and safety of all the kids. The place is always clean and extremely organized. They have a system in place and stick to it daily. My daughter smiles each morning when she see's everyone! It's so comforting to know that she's happy there. The camera system is easily accessed to check-in on my child at anytime. Truly truly and awesome place.
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December 2019 by MARIA MELTON
It looks like a very nice place I was here for a job interview
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December 2019 by Amie Tucker
My daughter loves going to daycare here! Her teachers love her, they have a great daily schedule, and she's learning so much every day. She's safe and well cared for. She will be ready for kindergarten when it's time for her to go.
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December 2019 by Heather Nance
If you’re looking for a babysitting environment, convenience, a clean and safe facility, and the ability to see your child during the day on the cameras then this is a good place for you.If you’re looking for a teaching environment where your child learns then I recommend you look elsewhere.My experience/perception after 3 years of being there is as follows:-communication was poor-the teacher turnover was significant-teacher training was nonexistent - training consisted of how to complete the kids daily sheet and things related to the schedule rather than positive reinforcement, curriculum: they just colored things and spend approximately 30 minutes a day Being “taught” things-educational requirement for teachers was lacking/non-existent-will not developmentally advance 3-year olds and above from the 2-year old classroom If they have wetting accidents only at nap time-disconnect between management (Kristie, Lisa, and Kiera)I challenged this management team to understand my options regarding my child’s advancement opportunity de to her just having accidents during nap. I followed her guidance to take my child to the doctor to be medically evaluated but report came back normal. Doctor said just takes time Ms Kristie communIcated to me in front of Lisa and Kiera that they “are a private facility and can do what they want”. I guess that’s why they opt out of being star rating.Fellow parents this is your choice but please choose wisely. Wonder why Belmont has two-year waiting lists for children but Second Baptist Daycare just 10 miles away can magically get kids in within a matter of weeks?
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December 2019 by Elizabeth G
I have no positive comments to say about the administration. They have done little to correct any issues that have come up. For instance, when my child was repeatedly bitten, they chalked it up to "its a phase" with little regard to his wellbeing. However, when a disciplinary incident came up with my child, the only consoloation that was offered was "its a phase". They offered no opportunities to meet with the teacher, provide any suggestions, or come up with any course of plan. They did not appear to care or know what they were doing. I will say that several of the teachers are competent and caring, but seem overwhelmed at times. I will happily be taking my children elsewhere.
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December 2019 by Brian and Jenny Hudson
It's so comforting to leave your little one in the hands of such nurturing ladies who truly care for all the kids. Ms. Cheryl and Ms. Donna are amazing and call to check on our little girl if she misses a day or is out sick. Everyone there is very friendly and welcoming. We've had a great experience.
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December 2017 by Macie Bolton
I worked there for a little while, and they say they are a Christian Daycare. Yeah they say it but they don't show it. Picking their favorite of the kids in their rooms, cussing and talking about bad things at lunch still in the building. I have a daughter now who is almost 3 and yeah she will never be there ever!
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December 2017 by Leigh-Ann Perez
This has been my 2 girls daycare for the past 2 years. The only reason i had them here was because all the GOOD daycares were full and this one always has openings...that should of been my first clue. My girls always had scratches and bites on them, sometimes with an incident report sometimes with nothing and when asked the teacher about it, no one seemed to know what happened. Some teacher there really do care about the kids and try to help them as much as possible, but they always seem to be the first ones to quit or get fired. their turnover rate for teachers is so HIGH! they are always looking for teachers because they keep quitting. Ask around, you will hear SO many ppl complain about this place. The higher staff that works the front are the WORST ones of them all. it is so sad to see how rude and uncaring they are to both parents and children. HIGH pay for not the same quality! PLEASE i beg all parents out there to save your money and your hearts and go else where! Your child will thank you for not being sick every day!!
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December 2016 by Ashley Davis
Both of my kids attend this daycare. They are GREAT! Follow all state rules (clean sheets each day, bottle labeling, informing parents of sickness, etc). Love that I can check on them through the camera system at anytime during the day. The teachers are super sweet and my babies love them. Clean facility. Good Christian lessons and values taught.
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December 2015 by Amy Barrett
My 4 year old has been here for the past 3 years and now my toddler is at SBDC. I absolutely love them. They are great with my children and are very observant when it comes to illness, etc. They are strict, but they are following state laws. We now longer leave in the area, but have kept our children her since it is on the way to work just because we are not comfortable changing them and my children love SBDC.
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December 2015 by A Google User
Pros:Secure building, strict on SOME important policies (illnesses, food labeling, following adult-to-child ratios), some very caring teachers, nice outdoor facilities and huge indoor gym, webcams in classrooms, fun curriculum for kids, spirit weeks in October, and monthly calendars and daily communications sent home for families.Cons:Small classrooms! 12 toddlers and 3 adult teachers in a 15x15 ft room. This is about 50% smaller than the state standard for day care rooms, but this day care is not licensed by the state. Sadly, this was our first day care experience and we did not know what a huge deal room size is. Small spaces with many children leads to rapid spread of illnesses and relational aggression. Our child had bites, scratches, pinches and bruises (from what we were always told were other children & I do not have a reason to believe otherwise) and was sick twice a month with everything from strep to hand, foot, & mouth disease.Furthermore, the center did NOT follow the meal plan they sent home to families and would serve the children hash browns or poptarts only for breakfast oftentimes, even though something completely different was listed for that day's breakfast.To continue, these are actual things I witnessed in person more than once: Yelling at children (certain staff members only), children crying while teachers ignored them and just stood around, allowing kids to sit in soiled diapers until it was "time to be changed", sending children home in completely dirty clothes that should have been changed using the spare outfits the parents provided.One of the absolute worst parts of this daycare is the cold and unwelcoming vibe from front office staff and teachers (especially from the director who was "chummy" with some and acted like she didn't have the time of day for others) with the exception of JoBeth and Ms. Marie who were both always friendly.One caregiver was always especially "out of it" and even told my husband once that our child was "mean as hell" and that he needed to be picked up early because he had a fever and when we checked it at home he had no fever and was acting completely normal (by this point, we were very close to unenrolling and we didn't want to cause a fuss for fear of repercussions during our child's last days there)Since leaving the center and enrolling in a licensed in-home daycare with 8 less children, triple the amount of space, and a LOVING caregiver, our son comes home a DIFFERENT CHILD. He is happier, calmer, more well-rested. He does not cry at drop-off or run to me when I arrive in the afternoons to pick him up. The guilt we feel for the 6 months he was in this center is indescribable.When a parent must leave their most precious possession in the care of others for the majority of the work week, they want to feel that their child will be loved, cared for, and attended to by those caring for their child. Since leaving Second Baptist, I believe that this IS possible to find in a day care, but NOT AT THIS DAY CARE.When we informed the center we would be leaving to enroll our child in an in-home daycare, they reacted with 0% emotion or interest whatsoever in our child's future. Talk about a crappy feeling. There was always a depressing feeling leaving him there each day.I am taking the time to write this to prevent another family from going through what we did and/or bring some awareness to those in positions of authority at this facility about the issues that caused us, and so many others, to leave.
