Loving Touch Nursery School INC.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to write a poor review for this facility. Not only have I had 1 poor experience, but 2 completely separate ones. I initially had my child enrolled when she was 8 months old and then she was removed from the center because office staff failed to do her enrollment for the new year; I figured this was a mistake and an oversight. I then was able to re-enroll her when there was an open spot; everything seemed fine and she was happy. My child was always much more advanced than the other kids in her class and she began having issues; seeing as she was the most advanced in the room she was clearly bored and under stimulated and started acting out. For months we asked if we could bump her up a level to which I was told that she wasn’t ready. Upon recommendation from Director, Erika, I sought out several evaluations including early intervention, speaking to a behavior therapist, and a full neurological evaluation and assessment; which all resulted in the same recommendation of moving her up a level. Erika, on numerous occasions denied all recommendations told me there was “something wrong” with my child and refused to try to move her. Upon receiving a formal written evaluation and recommended from a licensed neurologist to move her up, I was then called in for a meeting with Erika and the owner, Michelle. It was at this meeting that I became completely disheartened and saddened by the lack of care that this place has for the children and their families. Not only were we completely disrespected, spoken over, and told “there is nothing that you need to say,” but then they had the audacity to use a personal event for my family to insult us and try to justify their behavior. After complying with any and ALL recommendations they had being told “we are trying to do everything we can to help and the last thing we want to do is fail your child” that is exactly what they have done. All recommendations provided the same recommendation, that they blatantly disregarded and refused to follow and are now punishing my child, losing her friends, her safe space, the place she looks forward to going everyday, for their neglect and laziness. The blatant disrespect, dishonesty, carelessness, and laziness is something that NO child or parent deserves. Take your child somewhere that they will be loved, cared for, and treated accordingly. Take your child, where you as a parent, and the person paying the tuition will be respected and treated as an equal human. If I could share the recording from this interaction, I definitely would as ALL parents deserve to hear the way that you will be treated if you come to this place. Not only have they uprooted and and thrown my child to the curb once for their own benefit and laziness once, but they have now done it twice and have affected not 1 but 2 kids in the process. EDIT TO ADD: Upon receiving the reply from the owner, I would like to respond to add that the attempt to gaslight the issues and portray the school in a positive light is atrocious. I can and will gladly share the recordings that I have of meetings upon request to current, former and any potential families so that they can be appropriately informed of the disrespect and lack of care that this facility has towards their students and their families. There was at no point in time that there was any form of respect, from the moment we walked into the school until the time that we left, which has all been documented and recorded. As stated by the owner, Michelle herself "there is nothing that you need to say" so as per your comment of discussing the matter futher, this provdies a very incorrect standpoint of your approach. Additionally, you state that you need to follow state regulations in regards to child readiness, which you just openly addmitting to violating by preventing a child who has not only been documented as being ready, but several members of staff have stated that my child is ready and are astonished that she was placed where she is at to begin with and shoud be in a higher age group.

We were recommended to Loving Touch Nursery School by my friend and it’s the best decision we ever made. Dropping off our 4 month old was not easy for me, but from the moment we walked in, we knew this was the right place for our baby. Everyone there is full of love and they care about our children and I know she is cared for and safe. The school is clean and full of the kids artwork and the staff is so wonderful. We send her 2 days a week, but if we ever need an extra day they are more than willing to accommodate, as long as there is space in the classroom. Now our daughter is finishing up her summer camp in the Waddlers room as a 2 year old and she learned so much this year. She’s also making lifelong friends and loves her teachers so much. Looking at the photos of her from 4 months to 2 years is incredible and knowing that she will continue her journey here until kindergarten is priceless.

This is not only a daycare but a family. My son graduated from here last year and my daughter will graduate in 2 years. I have seen and experienced other daycares and have not experienced a love for my kids like the staff here at LTNS! I’m not one to write a review but I highly recommend looking into this school and feel part of their family and feel that your child is in the best and most loving hands.

I don’t even know where to start with the amazing journey we’ve had at LTNS. From the moment my first baby walked in and hugged the director, to the day she was diagnosed with cancer 7 years later, to the support they have provided us through it all and taking such great care of our other two little ones. The kids LOVE being there, they love their teachers like family, they love their friends deeply and they are learning SO MUCH! My 2 older kids were beyond prepped for Kindergarten being here. I just have to say, sometimes it is truly the hole in the wall places that will love and have your children’s (and your) backs for life. We are forever blessed taking the chance to start our LTNS journey 8 years ago. 🩷💙🩵

Can’t say enough good things….. once you step foot in this building it feels like home away from home. It feels like family ! All three of my children had a fabulous experience here…. they were loved, cared for , and importantly ready academically for kindergarten. We often go back to visit the incredible teachers and office staff - highly recommend this nursery school!