Child Daycare & PreschoolsHarrisburg, PA

Ava'S Garden

3.7(15 reviews)

About

Ava'S Garden is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 2962 N 7th St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Ava's Garden receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and developmental progress of their children. However, one serious complaint alleges unprofessional handling of custody paperwork and refusal to communicate with a custodial parent.

Warm and caring staffchild development and learning activitiesfamily-oriented atmospheresmooth transitionstransparent communicationprofessional leadershiphome-like environmentreading and crafts engagement
Alleged failure to verify custody documentationrefusal to communicate with custodial parentmishandling of custody disputes

Recent Reviews

4 months ago

This is my first child that has ever been in daycare. Ava’s garden has made me feel safe & secure with putting my daughter in daycare. She’s learning a lot. The teachers are awesome.

2 years ago

I’m a father of 3 children. Ava’s Garden is a very family oriented place, always in the best interest of my children. My baby girl was 4 months when she started now walking and have a great personality and have many friends, Son was 1 year old when he started now talking have a great sense of humor’s and my oldest was 2 years old when she started, now potty train, knows colors, Great communication skills, overall have built her self-esteem. My family and myself highly recommend Ava’s Garden. If you looking for a great head start for your child/children.

2 years ago

My children have been going to Ava’s Garden almost 2 yrs now. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience. The owner Christine and Director Tiaunna have been very helpful in making the transition smooth for the children and myself. I’m always met with a warm hello by staff and communication has always been transparent. I appreciate the staff and, particularly the professionalism showed by Tiaunna Banks in dealing with a difficult custody issue. I’d recommend them to anyone seeking a home like atmosphere for their childcare experience.

2 years ago

Everyone at this daycare is amazing with the children. The teachers are so kind and you can tell they want the best for the kids. They encourage lots of reading and engage in so many learning activities and crafts. Great place to take your kids.

4 years ago

This place is super unprofessional, they do not check paperwork. My sister shares custody and the father of the kid put his gf as my nieces mother instead of my sister and enrolled the child without my sisters permission or knowledge. So I’m sure they didn’t mind forged paperwork as long as they get their money. She literally had to get courts involved for them to change that father’s gf is not the mother. They refuse to update her on her kid, they refuse to pick up phone calls when my sister calls and to make matters worst father was in jail and they refused to release the kid to my sister and literally wanted to fight with us. Super unprofessional and I’m not even sure how they are allowed to deal with minors. I would stay away from these people as far as you possibly can, save your child from future trauma and do not deal with this place. I’m pretty sure the positive reviews of this place is by staff or friends!

Frequently asked questions

Ava'S Garden is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of -999 children.
Ava'S Garden has a Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 15 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Ava'S Garden, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Ava'S Garden through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
2962 N 7th St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
County
DAUPHIN

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
-999 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.29322, -76.894

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.