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Best Daycare Centers in Evansville, IN

Compare 57 daycare centers in Evansville. Average rating: 4.31/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Evansville, Indiana at a glance

Daycares
57
Avg rating
4.31/5
Parent reviews
307
Top rated (4.5+)
18

Evansville has 57 licensed daycares with 307 parent reviews averaging 4.31/5.18 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 47714 (avg 4.96 stars), while 47713 has the largest selection (12 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Evansville

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    St. Mary'S/Lapetite
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    800 St. Mary'S Drive, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 110 children

    Parents consistently praise La Petite for its caring, patient teachers who genuinely engage with children and maintain strong communication with families. The facility emphasizes educational activities, healthy nutrition, safety measures, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.

    Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication via app and daily updateseducational curriculumhealthy food options
  2. 2
    Cornerstone Day Care
    4.64 score
    4.9(12)

    3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.

    friendly staffaffordable pricingBible and religious educationacademic instruction (math
  3. 3
    St. Mark'S Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    2300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Mark's Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, strong pastoral leadership under Pastor Don, and welcoming church community. Parents highlight the facility's role in providing not only quality preschool education but also broader support services including mentoring, after-school programs, and meals for neighborhood children in need.

    Caring and loving teachersstrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming community atmospherequality preschool education
  4. 4

    6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2 for its caring owner Ms. Nermeen and her attentive, family-like approach to childcare. The facility is highlighted for its small size that allows individual attention, quality nap routines, outdoor play areas, detailed daily reports, and reasonable pricing. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong trust and satisfaction with their children's care and development.

    caring and loving ownerindividual attentionfamily-like environmentquality sleep/nap routines
  5. 5

    6312 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Childcare for its warm, family-oriented environment under owner Ms. Nermeen's caring leadership. The facility is noted for providing individualized attention, proper rest accommodations, detailed daily reports, and a balance of learning and socialization. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting trust, reliability, and the emotional connection children form with the staff.

    Caring and professional owner/staffpersonalized attentionproper nap facilitiesdetailed daily reports
  6. 6

    4310 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Assembly of Faith Daycare & Preschool is a religious facility in Evansville, Indiana that parents describe as welcoming and loving with a focus on faith and worship. Reviews highlight the friendly environment and pastoral leadership, with parents appreciating the spiritual atmosphere for their children.

    welcoming environmentloving stafffriendly atmospherestrong pastoral leadership
  7. 7
    The Well Daycare
    4.47 score
    4.6(19)

    5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.

    Welcoming and inclusive staffexcellent child care and safety practicesregular communication with parentschildren excited to attend
  8. 8

    1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.

    Low cost for familiessmall class sizescaring and attentive staffwelcoming to children with special needs
  9. 9

    400 S.E. 8th Street, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 130 children

    Carver Day Care and Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality staff, organization, and child care. However, some parents have expressed concerns about communication and phone accessibility. The facility is income-based and popular, with limited availability for summer and fall programs.

    quality staffgood organizationwelcoming environment for childrengreat after-school program
  10. 10

    2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.

    welcoming and loving environmentstrong faith-based communityexcellent teachingyouth programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Evansville

4.5 - 5.0
18
4.0 - 4.4
11
3.0 - 3.9
8
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 307 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
4
2Safe environment
3
3Friendly staff
3
4Welcoming atmosphere
3
5Reasonable pricing
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Evansville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4771410
4.96
7
477157
4.37
2
4771312
4.18
3
477119
4.14
3
4771010
4.13
1
477125
2.1
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Evansville (16–342 children)

Small

up to 30 children

11

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

11

Very Large

150+ children

9

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Evansville based on parent reviews

St. Mary'S/Lapetite

4.9(20)

800 St. Mary'S Drive, Evansville, IN

Parents consistently praise La Petite for its caring, patient teachers who genuinely engage with children and maintain strong communication with families. The facility emphasizes educational activities, healthy nutrition, safety measures, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.

Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication via app and daily updateseducational curriculum

Cornerstone Day Care

4.9(12)

3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN

Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.

friendly staffaffordable pricingBible and religious education

St. Mark'S Preschool

4.8(12)

2300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN

St. Mark's Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, strong pastoral leadership under Pastor Don, and welcoming church community. Parents highlight the facility's role in providing not only quality preschool education but also broader support services including mentoring, after-school programs, and meals for neighborhood children in need.

Caring and loving teachersstrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming community atmosphere

Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2

4.7(14)

6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN

Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2 for its caring owner Ms. Nermeen and her attentive, family-like approach to childcare. The facility is highlighted for its small size that allows individual attention, quality nap routines, outdoor play areas, detailed daily reports, and reasonable pricing. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong trust and satisfaction with their children's care and development.

caring and loving ownerindividual attentionfamily-like environment

Mighty Kids Childcare/Preschool

4.7(14)

6312 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN

Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Childcare for its warm, family-oriented environment under owner Ms. Nermeen's caring leadership. The facility is noted for providing individualized attention, proper rest accommodations, detailed daily reports, and a balance of learning and socialization. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting trust, reliability, and the emotional connection children form with the staff.

Caring and professional owner/staffpersonalized attentionproper nap facilities

Assembly Of Faith Daycare & Preschool

5(5)

4310 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN

Assembly of Faith Daycare & Preschool is a religious facility in Evansville, Indiana that parents describe as welcoming and loving with a focus on faith and worship. Reviews highlight the friendly environment and pastoral leadership, with parents appreciating the spiritual atmosphere for their children.

welcoming environmentloving stafffriendly atmosphere

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Daycare Centers in Evansville, Indiana

Evansville offers a robust selection of 57 childcare facilities, ranging from faith-based programs to Head Start initiatives, ensuring options for diverse family needs. Parents consistently highlight clean environments, safety, and friendly staff as the defining characteristics of these centers. The 47714 zip code stands out as a particularly strong neighborhood for quality care, offering some of the highest satisfaction levels in the area.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Evansville have an average rating of 4.31 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 307 parent reviews. Parents in Evansville most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and friendly staff.

When choosing a daycare in Evansville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Evansville

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Methodist Temple Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's Continuity of Care model, noting that staying with the same teachers and peers for three years helped their child build strong bonds and school readiness. The review also praises the staff's welcoming nature, open-door policy, and low turnover rate, while citing specific academic and creative achievements.

Continuity of Care programstrong teacher-child bondsschool readiness preparation
Address
2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 476-4671
Fairlawn Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a highly positive experience from 1988, noting that their daughter enjoyed the center so much she did not want to leave. The reviewer highlights that the staff, specifically teacher Ms. Debbie, made the experience memorable enough that they wish to enroll their own children there today.

highly enjoyable experienceengaging teachersstrong staff-child bond
Address
2000 South Alvord Boulevard, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-4803
World Harvest Ministries INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that Jessica and her staff are loving, caring, and treat families like their own. The reviewer expresses feeling blessed to have their children attend this daycare.

staff are awesomelovingcaring
Address
1111 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 760-6901
Kids Of Hope Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's faith-based curriculum and note that staff are loving, friendly, and maintain a clean environment. Reviewers specifically commend Director Miss Price for her leadership and availability, with one parent expressing high trust in the program's ability to care for their children.

faith-based curriculumloving teachersclean facility
Address
808 Se Third Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 402-5106
Assembly Of Faith Daycare & Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Assembly of Faith Daycare & Preschool is a religious facility in Evansville, Indiana that parents describe as welcoming and loving with a focus on faith and worship. Reviews highlight the friendly environment and pastoral leadership, with parents appreciating the spiritual atmosphere for their children.

welcoming environmentloving stafffriendly atmosphere
Address
4310 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 473-3571
Memorial Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Memorial Childcare as an awesome daycare for their children. The single available review highlights a highly positive experience with the center-based program.

awesome environment
Address
645 Canal Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 423-7166
Evsc Early Learning Center - Fairlawn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2021 S Alvord Blvd, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 435-8483
St. Mary'S/Lapetite
Church Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise La Petite for its caring, patient teachers who genuinely engage with children and maintain strong communication with families. The facility emphasizes educational activities, healthy nutrition, safety measures, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.

Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication via app and daily updateseducational curriculum
Address
800 St. Mary'S Drive, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 485-7512
Cornerstone Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.

friendly staffaffordable pricingBible and religious education
Address
3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 422-4965
St. Mark'S Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Mark's Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, strong pastoral leadership under Pastor Don, and welcoming church community. Parents highlight the facility's role in providing not only quality preschool education but also broader support services including mentoring, after-school programs, and meals for neighborhood children in need.

Caring and loving teachersstrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming community atmosphere
Address
2300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 476-3018
Mount Pleasant Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviewers highlight the center's safe and welcoming environment, noting the staff's genuine care and engagement with children. Parents appreciate the administrators' commitment to quality and recent improvements, with one family expressing sadness at leaving due to relocation.

Safe environmentwelcoming atmospherecaring staff
Address
8900 Baumgart Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 868-2118
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.

Low cost for familiessmall class sizescaring and attentive staff
Address
1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 452-3134
Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2 for its caring owner Ms. Nermeen and her attentive, family-like approach to childcare. The facility is highlighted for its small size that allows individual attention, quality nap routines, outdoor play areas, detailed daily reports, and reasonable pricing. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong trust and satisfaction with their children's care and development.

caring and loving ownerindividual attentionfamily-like environment
Address
6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 491-1514
Mighty Kids Childcare/Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Childcare for its warm, family-oriented environment under owner Ms. Nermeen's caring leadership. The facility is noted for providing individualized attention, proper rest accommodations, detailed daily reports, and a balance of learning and socialization. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting trust, reliability, and the emotional connection children form with the staff.

Caring and professional owner/staffpersonalized attentionproper nap facilities
Address
6312 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 491-1514
Oakhill Baptist Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent highlights the facility's nice environment, attentive teachers, and responsive director, while another criticizes the lack of lesson plan transparency and significant security vulnerabilities, including unauthorized access and improper child release procedures.

nice facilitiesawesome teacherstimely concern resolution
Address
4615 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 962-1548
The Well Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.

Welcoming and inclusive staffexcellent child care and safety practicesregular communication with parents
Address
5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 479-1792
Carver Day Care And Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Carver Day Care and Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality staff, organization, and child care. However, some parents have expressed concerns about communication and phone accessibility. The facility is income-based and popular, with limited availability for summer and fall programs.

quality staffgood organizationwelcoming environment for children
Address
400 S.E. 8th Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 423-2612
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.

welcoming and loving environmentstrong faith-based communityexcellent teaching
Address
2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 626-0500
Joshua Academy Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

One parent highlights Mrs. Hall as an amazing and sweet teacher who connects well with children, while another review notes that the front office staff can be rushed during phone calls. Additionally, a reviewer points out operational limitations including the lack of provided lunch or bus services and a class size of up to 12 students.

Teacher Mrs. Hall is described as amazingsweetand excellent with kids
Address
867 East Walnut Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 402-8002
Caring Friends Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Caring Friends Day Care Ministry in Evansville, Indiana receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for genuine care, educational quality, and safety practices. The center is noted for academic preparation, special needs support, and strong teacher-child relationships. One negative review provides no specific details.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic instruction (readingwriting
Address
2216 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-0100
Central Methodist Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Central Methodist Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and child preparation for school. However, recent negative reviews raise concerns about disability discrimination and staff rudeness at the front desk.

Caring and patient staffstrong director leadershipdaily updates and communication with parents
Address
300 Mary Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 424-9461
Nativity Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

Nativity Head Start in Evansville receives positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers and educational environment. Parents particularly value the support services offered, including food pantry access and monthly food drives that help families in need. The facility also provides recreational amenities and special community events.

nice teachersfood pantrymonthly food drives
Address
3635 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 297-1218
Deaconess Children'S Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights exceptional care quality, noting significant academic progress in vocabulary and early learning skills despite higher costs. Another parent reports a negative experience regarding unreturned inquiries and lack of communication from staff.

exceptional quality of carestrong vocabulary developmentearly literacy skills
Address
235 West Iowa, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 450-7282
Parents Choice Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents Choice Child Care in Evansville receives consistently high praise for its caring, intentional approach to child development. Reviewers highlight strong staff relationships, significant developmental progress, and a safe, family-like environment. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident entrusting their care to the facility.

caring and attentive teachersdevelopmental progress (potty trainingspeech
Address
4901 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-9820
Deaconess Children'S Enrichment Center - East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1220 North Tutor Lane, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 450-5437
Clouds Of Joy Preschool & Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Clouds of Joy receives consistently high praise from parents who value the warm, family-like environment and caring staff led by owner Mrs. Jackie. Parents highlight significant developmental and cognitive progress in their children, personalized attention to individual needs, and strong communication from teachers. The center is particularly noted for successfully supporting children with behavioral and developmental challenges through patient, tailored care.

Warm a
Address
5017 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 402-0422
New Life Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

New Life Child Care receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness to children's needs. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about lack of communication regarding behavioral issues and failure to report a child's injury incident.

friendly and professional staffaccommodating to special needsgood daily communication
Address
2145 East Columbia Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 401-2052
The Arc Of Evansville Child Life Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Arc of Evansville Child Life Center is highly regarded for serving adults with disabilities through their day program. Parents and families praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive impact on participants' social engagement and well-being. The organization is recognized as a valuable community resource.

Amazing and caring staffclean well-maintained facilitystrong music therapy program
Address
615 West Virginia Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 428-5433
Cape Place Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

One parent highlights significant improvements in their daughter's speech and skills, praising the teachers for collaborating with families to support children with learning difficulties. Another review describes the staff as caring and the school as wonderful, while a third parent reports a severe allegation that staff attempted to charge them for sexual abuse after their nephew scratched himself.

significant improvement in speech and skillscollaborative teacherssupport for children with learning difficulties
Address
301 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 425-4241
Easter Seals Milestones Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

A few parents highlight the friendly staff and positive developmental changes in their children, with one describing the center as highly recommended. However, another reviewer notes that despite the staff's good intentions, high costs and repeated biting incidents prompted them to withdraw their child.

friendly staffsupportive teacherspositive child development
Address
621 South Cullen Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 474-2244

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Frequently asked questions

There are 57 all daycares in Evansville, Indiana. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Evansville have an average Google rating of 4.31 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities. About 47% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Evansville, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Indiana's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Indiana)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Evansville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 36 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 13 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Indiana typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Evansville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Evansville must be licensed by Indiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.
The 47714 zip code is identified as the best-rated area, with an average score of 4.96 across 10 facilities.
Yes, ST VINCENT EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC, CENTRAL METHODIST CHILD CARE, and NATIVITY HEAD START are listed with high ratings despite having zero parent reviews.