Lionheart Children'S Academy

We are Lionheart fans and have loved our experience. Our daughter has been here for over two years now (started when she was almost 3). The staff is sweet and loving. I had the hardest time leaving my daughter the first few days and Mrs. Julie came out to my car and prayed with me— what other school does that?! It will stick with me forever. My daughter goes three days a week, but we had twins earlier this year and Lionheart took my daughter an extra day when we were in the hospital and needed childcare in a bind. They have been our village truly! My daughter is ahead of the game with learning milestones, knows Bible verses, has made friends and gained social skills, but most importantly she loves going to school!

We are so incredibly grateful for the amazing care our sons receive at Lionheart. From day one, the staff has welcomed our family with open arms, creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where our boys can grow and thrive. What sets this place apart is not just the excellent care and structure, but the genuine love and patience every teacher and staff member pours into each child. It’s clear that they don’t just see this as a job, they see it as a calling. They consistently model the love of Jesus through their kindness, compassion, and intentional guidance. Whether it’s teaching sharing and respect, praying with the children, or simply offering a warm hug when someone needs it, Christ’s love is present in all they do. We wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a place where children are not only cared for, but genuinely loved in the way Jesus taught us to love one another. 💚🦁

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Lionheart at Central Church. The teachers and leadership are kind, compassionate, caring, hard-working, and best of all God-loving people. They make our whole family feel so welcome and loved. It is very easy to see how they go above and beyond on the daily. Our kids love being there and they learn/retain so much about Jesus, the bible, and all your typical early education topics at such an early age! This place is special and unique - you will not find such wonderful, genuine people quite like you will here.

Initially I had a great experience with Lionheart at Central Church - Miss Norma was a sweet, attentive teacher. When my son moved up to the toddler room, the teacher and daycare director, Oksana, began to treat my son in ways that I don't find acceptable. Instead of trying to work with him and his individual needs for any behaviors that would arise (none of which were outside the normal bounds for a two year old), they would either move him down to the baby classroom, or make him sit on his own while the rest of the class got to sit together. They had one meeting with me where they said they would work with me to address any concerns, and then began to make these decisions without my input. I pulled him immediately when I found this out. I will not pay them to have my son full time if they are not going to work with him as an individual child. I should be able to trust that they will work WITH him to address behaviors. He won't learn by being removed and not given the chance to improve. They made it clear that they label him as a problem. He is not a problem, he is a child. I wouldn't recommend you send your two year old here - the class below twos I can say the teacher is lovely (Miss Norma). Edit** - going through and reading other low reviews, they turn it around on the parent and child. Of course nothing is their fault. Ridiculous.

Unfortunately we had to end our relationship here after nearly 7 years due to them being unequipped to take care of my son. They first tried to insist he had a developmental delay of some sort, and it was determined he was not only completely on course with all development, he exceeded many areas. We were forced to leave after many many years of the staff caring for both of my children. Loyalty means nothing, unfortunately. They set an unrealistic deadline for potty training. (For a 2.5 year old). They are only willing to care for children who listen perfectly, and they do not provide the necessary reinforcement to engage more active kids.