A Place To Grow Learning Center Inc

STAFF: There are 1 – 2 staff per class. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable, understanding, and helpful. Not a day goes by that I don’t receive a warm welcome at the door or input on how to deal with a new behavior.
FACILITY: Each room is fully decorated with kids’ art — and is frequently changed with the season and corresponding holidays. Each kid has their own (or a shared) cubby. There is a mountain of toys and books throughout the classrooms. The rooms, bathrooms, and common areas are always exceptionally clean. A argument could be made for the lack of natural light in the building — although, I like the fact that our son is in a safe environment with limited windows and a single point of entry that is near the director’s office.
OUTDOOR SPACE: The pick-​up/​drop-​off lane and parking areas are all clearly marked — with plenty of room for everyone. I’ve never had an issue. There is an outdoor play space, which, to be honest, is a bit small; however, as you can see, the size of the space is only one of two minor complaints I have.
ACTIVITIES: Seasonal parties, visitors (e.g. balloon artist, Children’s Museum puppeteers, etc.), options for the Gymagic Bus or Happy Feet programs, movie days, and other fun special events are a part of the regular monthly schedule. There are also weekly slots for a music teacher, the use of sensory bins, and designated days for the letter and number of the week.
COMMUNICATION: We receive a daily «report card» detailing our child’s mood, meals, nap, diapers, and activities. We receive a monthly newsletter and calendar that covers all activities, curriculum, and other notes of interest. Simply, the open line of communication is exactly what I would expect and prefer.
OVERALL: We are very happy with APTG and everything it has to offer. We are confident that our child is receiving the very best type of education, interaction, and activities. We know he is in good hands every single day. He is happy to go to school — and even more excited to tell us about his day. We’ve found that he is not only developmentally on par with other children his age but often exceeds even our own high expectations for him. I wholeheartedly endorse APTG as a superb childcare learning center for even the choosiest of parents.

A Place to Grow Too has been wonderful for our family. Our older boy is pretty challenging, but they have been great about making school a positive experience for him. Our youngest talks about his teachers all the time and loves his time there. While I wish they had a little more outdoor space, the facilities are otherwise excellent, very clean and very well-​organized.

Teachers are not caring. Very large class sizes for toddlers, ill lit, and the playground is in a parking lot– looks like a prison recreational yard. Never, ever send your child there. I took my two year out.

Please parents if you truly care for the well being of your children do not send them here. This place is pitiful. The staff members are so disgusting. You would think you were walking into a gym with the unprofessional unhygienic appearance of everyone. The whole place smells like cigarette smoke. The toys are old and extremely well used (I.e. Not very clean looking) the management is horrid. Not personable at all. Heaven forbid if you ask any questions about your child’s day– they look at you like you are insane to ask that. My child was never taken outside to play like they tell you. I always ask and she is always like mom we never get taken outside to play. The breakfast and snack provided are nothing but junk. By junk I mean donuts/​sugar coated cereals every morning and cheese curls/​candy every snack. The place is always so packed that I cannot see how my child can be taught anything. They have signs on the walls saying ratios and by my calculations they are always over those ratios. Bottom Line do not waste your time and money. I assure you this place is not worth it.