Middleton'S Day Care

My child has been attending this school since they were 2 years old, and it has truly been a wonderful experience. The environment is safe, welcoming, and very well-organized. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the children and make sure they feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn every day. I’ve seen so much growth in my child—socially, emotionally, and academically. As a parent, it’s a great feeling to know your child is in a place where they are happy and protected. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for a positive, caring, and safe environment for their child.

Our experience at this preschool was deeply upsetting and ultimately left us feeling unsafe about our child’s well-being. While a few support staff were kind, the overall environment felt chaotic and poorly handled. I received multiple calls where I could hear my 3-year-old screaming in the background, which was extremely distressing as a parent. Each time, I was left without clear communication about what was happening or how the situation was being managed. There were also injuries that were never adequately explained. My son came home with visible nail marks on his arm, and on another occasion returned with a mouth injury that caused swollen gums and a discolored tooth. Sending your child somewhere you believe is safe and having them come home injured without clear answers is terrifying. He was frequently placed in front of an iPad without meaningful educational engagement, which was not something we agreed to and did not reflect the learning environment we were promised. Over the course of the year, we saw little evidence of structured developmental support. I also noticed strong marijuana odors from adults entering the building on multiple occasions, which made me uncomfortable in a childcare setting. When concerns were raised, I did not feel supported as a parent trying to advocate for my child. Communication often felt dismissive, lost belongings were not taken seriously, and accountability was lacking. During summer camp, pickup hours were abruptly shortened by two hours after payment for full-time care had already been made, with no meaningful resolution offered. We tried for a long time to give this school grace, but the pattern of unexplained injuries, poor communication, and lack of professionalism made it impossible to feel comfortable leaving our child there. No parent should feel constant anxiety about their child’s safety during the day. Based on our experience, I strongly caution families to look carefully before enrolling here.

My daughter attended Middletons Early learning center for 2 years. I had some issues as it related to their communication and organizational processes but from the perspective of a parent that wanted their child to feel supported, cared for and safe, I had no issues. My daughter grew in confidence and she learned so much more than I could have ever taught her at home. She loved going there and still talks about the school now even though she has moved on. Every time I called the school someone answered and each time I wanted something addressed, I felt that the response was prompt and appropriate. We attended the school during the pandemic and there were some noticeable changes in staff and administration. I felt the the staff there cared about the children and their well being and If I was to do it again, I would still send her there. We have nothing but great memories. From a general educational standpoint, the teachers can only do but so much. It is our job as parents to continue education at home and work with the teachers to realize any limitations or struggles our children are having. I would highly recommend this school for 3k, 4K and Pre-K.

Terribly rude, money grabbers, unprofessional. They have pre teens in there caring after toddlers. I’ve watched them grab children by the high part of the arm. I watched one woman force a young boy to look at what she was reading to him. Like she turned his head into the paper. I was too happy to remove my son after constant issues with the ghetto staff they have. The owner is no better and I really beg parents to review the qualifications at this locations. This place has been the topic of poor review by parents of Laurelton. Truly that place should be shut down honestly. My son was there for 3 days and they complained each day. Yes if teen girls are over toddlers I’d imagine there would be complaints. He won’t sit down?? MAKE SENSE! No patience with the children is what always bothers me to this day. If you choose this place for your child it must’ve been your last resort and even then I ask that you look before you choose this baby jail.

The 1 star is for the warm greeting you get from Ms. Trina. Everything else needs tremendous improvement. I hate to have to write a negative review about a black owned school, i was really rooting for them. Unfortunately, it was a horrible experience for us. The teacher was switched 3 times in a 4 month span. Consistency is key when working with developing toddlers. No signs of growth seen in my child and when I asked other parents, they said the same. My child used profanity and was acting violent with her dolls. She's an only child and doesbt see that behavior at home. This tells me that the behavior management skills are off. The teacher, Ms. Jamie has educational philosophies that a REAL, EXPERIENCED educator would never mention. She told me that my child would show her when she's ready to learn, and was allowed to play in the centers all day and NOT engage in academics, this showed in my childs academic behaviors. When i addressed her her response was IGNORANT. I'm an educator and I know better. The school is very affordable, but if you value education, it's worth paying more. My child and I, wasted 6 months of her valuable developmental time. PLEASE GO ELSEWHERE if you value education.