Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center is a headstart programs daycare located at 1509 Hinkson Ave, Columbia, Missouri MO. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, educational programs, and affordable tuition. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, administrative changes, and communication issues.
My daughter has been at this center since she was about 6 maybe 8 weeks old she has always been well taken care of i have had NO ISSUES whatsoever with anything here! The teachers are great and loving so good with all of the kids. I owe them a big thanks with helping potty train her she had it down in a matter of weeks i recommend this center to everybody i know who is looking for childcare. The Directors and the front office staff are awesome. Casey and Amanda are the best! love this place and enjoy not having to worry about if my child is in good hands while i'm at work!
My daughter attends Mary Lee Johnston and is currently in the toddler room. The center is fabulous! The teachers truly care about the children and she learns so much every day! Just turning 2 and she can count to 10 and is learning letters and knows shapes and colors. The center provides great programs and very healthy food for the children. They have events throughout the year for fun as well as educational events for parents. As a non-profit the tuition is very affordable. I highly recommend this center.
My son has been at MLJ for almost a month now and this is the best daycare I have been to so far! I have a three year old who is on the wait list but my 9 month old never cries when I leave him they are very inviting and when I pick him up he is always playing and smiling! Definitely recommend to everyone!!
Honest Opinion I would never in a million years send my child/children to a place like this, although I am not a parent I am a older sibling. 4 years ago possibly more, my family had some issues with this day care. It seems to be that the supervisor/owner was unequiped for her position. She had laid hands on my little brother.. (who knows what other children.) awhile back we tried to make a police report but my brother was shy and embarrassed to even talk to CPD. There was not enough evidence for CPD to do anything. I am writing this because no child should ever have to go through something like this, potentially ruin a child’s future. I just want the community to beware especially nowadays it is hard to find a daycare trust-worthy with your child/children. It makes me sick! And it need to be acknowledged. Not only the supervisor but another one of her staff. -Thanks
I placed my oldest boy here when he was 1. Have to say that it was the best move for him. When entering kindergarten he was reading, writing at almost a 2nd grade level. I owe alot of that to the staff. He seek the child's needs as well as the parents. Currently, I have 2 more enrolled and they are so amp to attend school, even on the weekends. This means alot as a parent. To be able to know that I can drop my child off and their in good hands. They are being loved, learning but most of all having fun.