Maw Children’s Center

This center takes children safety, education and concerns very seriously. The staff is great, hours of operation are convenient, it’s clean and has great curriculum. You won’t be disappointed.

I highly recommend MAW for your child care needs, the facilities are very clean and the staff is like family, they are so loving and friendly! I love the integrity and high standards that the school sets forth in their daily mission in providing the best care possible. All three of my children have very fond memories of MAW and the fun they had!!!

My son was coming here for almost about a year, I love their teaching skills, providng snack, lunch etc.
but, its just that there is lots of outside time… when they are outside like 8:00 early but my sons teachers where the Best. I call them the M&M’s

My kids went to Oakwood Academy as soon as they were potty trained. Oakwood is all private, very clean, much bigger and more organized. So, I was a bit hesitant to enroll them into MAW. The great pricing and proximity to my home was what convinced me. I’m so glad that I did! My kids came in to the middle of the «academic year» of the oldest group of kids. Initially, I thought the teachers were drill sergeants as I kept getting complaints about my twins. They have their 4 year olds class set up just like kindergarten. They even sent home a packet of homework every week. (which the kids actually enjoyed). That is when I really started seeing what a gem this place was compared to Oakwood. I had never been informed that my kids were behind academically until the teachers at MAW started counseling me. Why hadn’t anybody noticed this at Oakwood? They were very clear and concise about their expectations: counting from 0 to 100 (including in groups of 10), knowing all of the days of the week, months and seasons of the year, ABC’s, their ability to write their name unassisted, memorizing their address, phone number, independently cleaning up after themselves, etc, etc. They REALLY prepare these kids for Kindergarten. At first, my kids had trouble adjusting, but at the end, they loved it there. They are now finishing kinder and they STILL ask if they can go back to this place. The food: my previous preschool considered a single graham cracker «breakfast». Breakfast is always a meal, the snacks are fresh fruit or cheese. The director, Susan is awesome, personally shops for their menu. I glimpsed at their pantry and no expense is spared for their food. All top brands for the food they buy, no imitations (one preschool I checked out had «apple drink» instead of apple juice-​Pass!) The teachers are really connected to their kids. During the small graduation ceremony, they barely held it together, they were crying as much as the parents were! DO NOT let the appearance of this place deter you. It is a bit out dated and small, but the care they give the kids is irreplaceable. It was refreshing to come to this place that isn’t run like a BUSINESS with only profits in mind. My only regret is that my kids didn’t attend from the beginning. I think they would have been so much better prepared academically. I think having my kids in two different preschools gave me enough creditworthiness to really assess that this place is «a diamond in the rough»!

We really feel lucky to have found MAW. My daughter was on the waiting list over the summer and we are so glad that she got a a spot. Not only do they provide a good curriculum, the kids have multiple opportunities to play, explore, and be creative. The teachers are wonderful and they always have 2 –3 nurses on site. All this and it is very affordable– $ 175−180/wk (depending on if your child is potty trained).

The curriculum is excellent. hours are 6am-​6pm great for working parents. they serve 2 meals and 2 snacks very good choices on the menu. the playground is enclosed with sand, they have slides, buckets, shovels, bikes as well as other fun equipment. The director Susan is very nice and accommodating. She will address all of your concerns. My son learned many new songs, and met great friends. They have small cots and you bring your own sheet & blanket weekly. Kids have a cubby for their belongings. I loved the kid sized toilets and sinks it gives them more confidence to be able to go to the bathroom themselves. Its boys on one side and girls on the other side but supervised by a teacher or assistant. the rates for what you get and time open is very reasonable. I highly recommend this preschool/​daycare.

I really can’t recommend this place highly enough. The summer program is packed with fun activities, from just hanging out at the park or the local pool, to amusement park and field trips! This is not the type of place where you feel guilty because you have to go to work. My kids actually look forward to going!
The best part is they are super flexible with the hours and days and if you have to make a last minute change to your schedule they will work with you. All the caregivers are friendly and give the kids a lot of freedom to be kids. Oh and they serve snacks and meals so you don’t have to worry about those.
If your kids go to the local elementary school, the after-​school program is great cause they will walk your kids over to the center (for some of our kids, that’s the only exercise they do all day!) and you know they will be in good hands doing their homework and hanging out with classmates while they wait for you to get off of work.

Both of my boys have attended MAW for almost 4 years and I could not be happier. It is fairly inexpensive, cheaper than some and it includes meals and snacks daily. There are two to three teachers for each room and they are all good. My youngest son has miss Marcela and she in no way has ever been aggressive with any kid, she is one of the top teachers there. (referring to other post). The kids have a daily routine and my kids have learned so much. I would recommend this place to any and all of my friends or family with kids. They really do take good care of the kids, I feel very comfortable leaving them there everyday when I have to work.

Quick & Fun Fact — - M.A.W. stands for «Mothers at Work»
I remember coming here as part of our requirements in Nursing school. I loved coming here! I always looked forward to it.
From what I remember, this daycare is very «inexpensive» (approximately $ 30/​day depending on if your child is potty trained or not). I put quotation marks around «inexpensive» because that was based on an opinion of one of my friends who has children. I honestly wouldn’t know since I don’t have kids.
The playground is your typical playground: sand everywhere, swing set, plastic jungle-​gym, tricycles, etc. The staff is alright… They’re kind of rough and stern when they have to be with the children. However a classmate and I did see one of the «mothers» yank & shake one of the kids.
I don’t believe that this place is unsanitary— I remember always having to sweep, clean up and scrub tables & chairs. I don’t recall any of the children here having ringworms or head lice. The children can get a little feisty with each other, but that’s only normal. Psychologically and socially, it’s great for a developing toddler to have interaction with children around the same age. If you’re on a budget and no one can watch your child, enroll them here! They even get 3 – 4 small healthy meals daily (breakfast, snack, lunch, & snack)!