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June 2025 by Luz Carreno
The Garden of Children is honestly the one and only place I feel at peace dropping my daughter off while I go to work. I’ve seen more improvement in my daughter than I have at actual school! They go above and beyond to incorporate play and learning! They truly do learn, grow and play here! 100% recommend!
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June 2025 by destiny Mccartha
Garden Of Children has really been a blessing to me and my children. This learning center demonstrates exactly what it means to have a village. I came into this center with high expectations for my children and every week I’m noticing my children reaching milestones proactively. My daughter moved into the two year old class and not only can say letters, numbers and colors but IDENTIFIES. And my daughter loves coming to school she runs away from me every morning to greet staff. This gives me comfort in knowing she is being tended to properly and not only for my children but ALL THE CHILDREN at the center. My son has been at GOC since being 6 weeks old and they have watched him grow and it’s so funny to watch his reaction when he notices one staff from another. Aside from caring for my children they have helped me a great deal. “A little communication goes a long way” I just want to thank everybody involved from the bottom of my heart 💜 I couldn’t be more grateful. 🥲 the home items were much needed and came right on time. You all will forever have a designated spot on my heart.
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May 2025 by Tiffany Correll
The Garden of Children has been an absolute blessing for our family. It’s more than just a childcare center, it’s a place where children are loved, supported, and inspired to grow into their best selves.
From day one, I was impressed by the warm atmosphere and the intentional care that goes into every aspect of the program. The teachers are patient, attentive, and passionate about what they do. You can tell they genuinely love working with children and take pride in helping them learn and thrive.
What I appreciate most is how The Garden of Children balances academic learning with social-emotional development. My child is not only learning letters and numbers, but also how to express emotions, be a good friend, and explore the world with confidence.
The daily routines, creative activities, and safe outdoor play all contribute to a well-rounded, joyful experience. Every time I pick my child up, she’s smiling and that speaks volumes.
I’m so thankful to have found a place that feels like an extension of home. The Garden of Children is truly planting seeds of greatness in every little heart that walks through their doors.
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May 2025 by ArtNMyBoomBox Correll
From the moment we stepped into The Garden of Children, I knew it was a nurturing space where children are truly seen, heard, and celebrated. The environment is warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and growth.
The staff are not only professional and well-trained, but also genuinely caring. They treat each child as an individual, recognizing their unique strengths and gently guiding them in areas where they need support. Communication with parents is consistent and transparent, which gave me such peace of mind.
What sets The Garden of Children apart is its emphasis on character development and emotional well-being. My child has blossomed socially and academically, but even more importantly, she’s become more confident, kind, and curious about the world around her.
Every day is filled with intentional learning, outdoor exploration, and joy. It truly feels like a place where young minds are planted, watered, and nurtured with love. I couldn’t imagine a better place for my child to grow.
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April 2025 by Marjorie Grant
My grandson was a client at this facility. I went to retrieve him and the kids were outside and 3 adults were with them. When I told you all those babies came up to the fence I was so disappointed and disturbed all the kid's noses were runny there 2 beautiful twin girls the mucus on the twin's noses was crazy. It was green you could tell they had an infection. But it was the fact that not one of the adults thought to have a pack of wipes with them to wipe these kids' noses. The wooden fence needs repairs. The inside looks like it needs a deep clean. I definitely would not recommend this place. Their commutation skill is horrendous. The passive-aggressive behavior and communication are crazy. You have one particular staff who thinks just because she wrote a children’s book that she is qualified to have behavioral diagnoses when she is not. My 13 year has 3 books published and he has autism. The staff will do what the leader does. I always say if the qualities and standards don’t start with the head of the business then how can we expect the staff to do better? Parents put kids in a facility to get a head start in being around other kids and to learn social skills but how can they learn when the adults pick and choose how to behave and pick with little kids you are in the wrong business. I do suggest that all future clients visit the social services website and look at the citations this facility has received and what they need to fix that still haven't been fixed.
In response to your lie!
I have never have a conversation with you other than giving the name of the child I'm picking up. But you just prove my point of how unprofessional you are as a leader. Your staff do reviews on you and your center. And if he was disruptive where are the communicated reviews if this was a major issue. And why don't your client have camera access to the facility? And the child in question goes to speech therapy for the past 2 year and no such report from a actual professional in that field who has a degree. So we know you are lying but this is what you do as an owner. Do better. Pray for yourself Jehovah does not like lying.
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April 2025 by natalie cole
My son has been attending this school since he was 1 1/2 years old. We had a minor issue at the beginning due to them staying my son was non-verbal ( which he wasn’t) he was still learning to communicate at that time. My son is now three and has been attending speech therapy. His therapist always has wonderful things to say about him after his appointments. The school on the other hands keep claiming my son is not verbal enough to state what he needs or just simply won’t communicate. the teachers have sent multiple videos of him singing his abcs and counting and even singing a song they made up in class about vowels and consonants. He is verbal to the point where he says he’s hungry or has to use the bathroom and can answer yes or no to whatever you ask. My issue is with the administration DEBBIE AND TIARA. For starters we were told we couldn’t have camera access in the very beginning of putting our son in school. Now that he’s three and apparently having behavioral issues we were told we should be able to look on camera and see our son’s “bad behavior”. Why weren’t we given access as soon as we got accepted into the school. Now all of a sudden “we should be able to look at the cameras” the first thing we asked for once we put our son in was access and were told no. We had a bit of a confrontational one on one parent conference with the two about them claiming our son was non verbal. Ever since then I’ve been feeling like it’s animosity towards me. We keep getting told by tiara and Debbie that his behavior is unacceptable and has been going on for a long time now. He can’t sit still in class he’s disruptive he’s this he’s that. We only get these updates from tiara. The only thing his teacher will message us about is him needing new sets of clothes due to have accidents. If he was really that disruptive I would assume the teacher would be making updates as well. They say they try to handle it in house before reaching out to the parents but when they reach out to us is put into bad terms. We got an incident report today about our son “tackling” another child. Debbie says the other child did nothing and it was unprovoked but also states that she wasn’t in the class to see. So how would you know it was unprovoked if you were not physically in the setting it happened in. They make it seem like he’s the only one acting out and he’s disturbing everyone. He’s 3 !! I know for a fact he isn’t the only child acting up. They also claim they have too many students for them to give us daily updates about our son. Debbie claimed if that is what we are looking for then this isn’t the center for us. She’s very passive aggressive in general but this statement was nothing but that ! If you all can’t support the amount of students you have then maybe this isn’t the business for you ! If my son is acting out every day as you CLAIM why are we not getting updates EVERYDAY. Make it make sense. These people are not qualified to do what they’re doing. No bachelors degrees or master degrees are posted anywhere in sight. These teachers are not even qualified they come from daycare centers. Not school systems. At the end of the day we have wasted thousands of dollars in a system that has not bettered our son in anyway shape or form. We have no issues at home but once he’s in the setting with the amount 20 - 3 year olds he’s apparently the class act. My son is very intelligent and he will not be portrayed as anything else but that! Not a problem child if they can’t handle and manage children how they are “specialized” to do then they need not to stay in business. I absolutely hated to pull him out but it seems like they keep painting him out to be something he isn’t. Progression has to be made somewhere and if they’re are too many students there where they can’t focus and help another get better we will find a better placement for my son elsewhere. They argue with people over their Google reviews I hope they don’t feel the need to do so here.
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April 2025 by Deandria Ashley
100% recommended! We have tried other childcare centers that my daughter just didn’t adapt to very well.. I was looking also for a childcare center my daughter could continue to learn and grow in. This learning center has been top tier for us. Their learning curriculum and activities keeps the kids having fun. The teachers are all so patient and kind to the kids. Especially Mr. Hoj in the 2 year old class, Far exceeds my expectations of a teacher.
Any minor concern or question I’ve had was addressed in real time & if your anything close to a parent like me that love check ins.. they send pictures and videos through out the day to you of your child :)
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April 2025 by Katelyn Bowden
My son has been attending this daycare since he was a baby to now almost 3 years of age, along with my daughter from age 3, now in KG and almost 6 years of age. It’s been an amazing place for our kids to grow and learn. The brightwheel app has been outstanding so we can see every step of their day from diaper changes, bottle feedings, play time, meal time etc. Along with the daily pictures is awesome, gives a sense of comfort to know they are having a great day! The teachers are always very kind and are a huge help with following along in your child’s advances or missteps and will help your child progress. The summer camp for school age kids has so many fun-filled trips and my daughter loved every day! She can’t wait to go back this summer after school! We are very appreciative of all staff at the Garden!
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March 2025 by Aiyona Trower
My children have been attending this learning center for over 6 months and they love going every morning! They wake up so excited to go to school! I love being able to login in to the live cameras and see the teachers always actively playing with the kids!! So happy to have found this facility and would recommend them to anyone !!
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March 2025 by Sorya Niazi
I am truly happy that my daughter attends The Garden of Children. It’s an outstanding learning center where a dedicated team of experienced educators works together to create a safe and caring environment. Every day, she learns new lessons and enjoys fun activities, and in just two months, I’ve seen great improvements in her confidence and development. The team always provides a warm and supportive space that has made a real difference in her growth. I deeply appreciate the caring staff who make this place so special, and I highly recommend it to all parents.
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May 2024 by Desiree Zeigler
I can't recommend The Garden of Children enough! From the moment I enrolled my 3-month-old who is now 6 months old, I've been consistently impressed. The app they use provides such peace of mind – being able to check in and see updates throughout the day feels incredibly comforting as a new mom.But beyond the technology, it's the people that make this daycare truly exceptional. The staff feels like an extension of our family, and every interaction has been positive. They genuinely care about each child's development and well-being, which is evident in everything they do.Speaking of development, my little one has thrived here. Not only is he making friends and having fun, but he's also learning so much. The curriculum they offer is top-notch, and I love knowing that he's in an environment that fosters both social and educational growth.What sets Garden of Children apart, though, is its inclusive atmosphere. It's a place where every child feels valued and accepted, regardless of their background or abilities. That's something truly special and something I value immensely as a parent.Overall, I'm so grateful to have found Deb and her team. It's a safe, clean and nurturing environment where my child can learn, grow, and, most importantly, have fun. Thank you to the entire team for all that you do! - Desiree & Marlin McDaniel
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March 2024 by Kevonne Fields
I’m usually not one to write a review, but given what has happened with my daughter, I feel it is necessary. My daughter is under 2 years old and started with this daycare in August 2023. Her last day was the end of January and I was informed, via message, about her last day after I picked her up. This daycare has made me feel as though I were doing something wrong with my daughter because she was supposedly having “behavior” issues that are technically age appropriate for a 1 year old. I don’t know how else a one-year old is supposed to act other than test boundaries and do what they are not supposed to do. 1-year olds will explore their surroundings, get in trouble, hit, pinch, scratch, bite because that is them learning and testing boundaries.My biggest frustration with this daycare is lack of communication and follow through. Several times I’ve been told that a meeting would be had to talk about my daughter’s behavior, but it never happened. They wanted to put a behavior plan in place for a one-year old, but I’m sure they realized how illogical that sounds.Overall, I’m disappointed with how they handled the situation. The day I picked up my daughter, I was told by the teacher giving me my child that she was told to give me my daughter’s things. I then asked the director if there was anything that I needed for my daughter, and she responded No. When I get home, I received a message that this would be her last day without having a face-to-face conversation. The way this was handled was very unprofessional on the Director’s part.Other issues that occurred during my daughter’s time there include:1. When the HVAC system went out in the pre-toddler and infant room, we were informed that day. Luckily, they continued to keep the kids until the end of the day, but the next day both rooms were closed. The day after, they obtained space heaters, but lack of updates had me concerned because I couldn’t keep tabs on my daughter since I didn’t have camera access to other parts of the daycare.2. They’re closed at the end of the month for a week, which didn’t bother me. The week before they closed, they decided to they wouldn’t be open from Wed-Friday due to two teachers catching COVID, a student having COVID, and another student having the flu. No indication as to which rooms these individuals were in! Also, to send a message after 5PM doesn’t really give parents time to think of another option. Giving periodic updates throughout the day would’ve been appreciated so at least I know what to expect.Thankfully I have found a new placement for my daughter quickly and she has been doing great. I’m grateful to know that it wasn’t my daughter who was the issue, but the daycare itself. It wasn’t the right fit for us. I really wanted to support this establishment, but sometimes, it just isn’t meant to be!
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February 2024 by Jacob Zacharias
The Garden of Children is a place of peace and growth for your kids! If you’re looking for a home away from home, look no further… The family owned business has helped my kids immensely, taught coping mechanisms, and provided them with a wide variety of real life skills to help develop who they will be as individuals within the community as they grow. They’re always polite, very understanding, and in tune with each parent and child that come through the front door. Thank you GOC!
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January 2024 by Antonio Myles
We highly recommend Garden of Children Daycare, as they were thankfully recommended to us when we moved to the area. Don't be deterred by the drab exterior appearance of the facility. The genuine care, kindness and respect consistently displayed by the staff is what truly matters! The GOC team is very active and responsive through the bright wheel app providing pertinent updates, supply requests, and sharing comforting photos of daily activities and captured moments. Access to the pictures through the app, made my transition back to work much smoother than I could have ever imagined by helping me feel connected to how our son was spending his day. The academic and developmental curriculum and activities provided him with a firm foundation. We have since moved our son to a new daycare and thoroughly miss the convenience and numerous benefits offered by GOC at great value; we now realize that our grievances (i.e. mulch in playground) were negligible in comparison to the thorough care and communication we received there. GOC is a diverse, safe and nurturing learning environment filled with caring staff who always had cheerful greetings and smiling faces. Thanks again GOC team; wish you guys all the best!
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November 2023 by Marilyn Gutierrez
Our daughter started attending Garden of Children just a little before her second birthday, and now at the age of 4, she has made remarkable progress since attending. The daycare is excellent, and its obvious the staff puts in dedication to their center. They provide an app, which is a great tool that allows the parents to stay updated with their child's daily activities. We are truly grateful for the staff and all the work that they do!
