Skipwith Academy @ Huguenot (#51)

Skipwith Academy at Huguenot Great academy with a warm atmosphere and caring staff. Everything is well organized, and kids feel comfortable and happy here. We also had a great experience collaborating with Let’s Party Event Agency for kids’ activities — the events were fun, engaging, and perfectly suited for the children. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Started with Skipwith in January and have been loving it! The staff is so friendly and just amazing all around. They are consistent with updates and very nurturing with my baby. I was nervous just as any parent would be having to put their child in daycare but they truly have been doing an outstanding job and I trust them! They are very open and honest about how your child’s day was and do plenty of activities with them. My daughter is 9 months and it didn’t take her long to get adjusted with them because of the patience and nurturing nature the staff members have.

My 2-year-old has been attending this daycare since June, and I couldn’t be happier with the care and love they’ve received. From day one, the staff made the transition so smooth they were patient, kind, and truly made my child feel safe and comfortable. When he greets them with hugs some days it makes me feel so good knowing that he is loved. It’s amazing to see how much my little one has learned and grown in such a short time. Every day he comes home excited with new words and things he has learned. The staff are wonderful, they communicate daily, keep parents informed, and treat each child as if they were their own. They always upload pictures throughout the days. The environment is always clean, cheerful, and full of fun activities that keep the kids engaged. I truly appreciate the nurturing atmosphere and the way they focus on both education and play. I’m so grateful to have found such a wonderful daycare, it gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in such caring hands every day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a loving and reliable daycare! 💕

I love this daycare! My daughter has been attending since she was 1 and she’s 3 now. I had my son earlier this year and now he attends. Nowhere is perfect but this is just about close to it in my opinion. The Director Ashlei is amazing and a few other teachers that my children and I love. I do recommend this place for anyone looking.

I highly recommend Skipwith for those seeking childcare! I am a FTM and my son has been attending since he was 3 mos. He is now 13 mos. Skipwith Pros - Staff friendliness - I was a nervous wreck dropping my son off at 3 mos. I found comfort being able to drop in at anytime to see him throughout the day in those early stages. The staff understood my anxiety. I recall one asking, what can we do for you. Safety - my son had an emergency incident and a staff member performed the heimlich manuever. I am grateful for her quick thinking. This supports Skipwith has staff that not only have certifications, but their staff knows how to respond in emergencies. I also like how the play area is secured. There is a tall fence surrounding the area that prevents those on the outside from viewing. Not all daycares have this feature. And Skipwith is well lit which to me brings more joy. Some daycares I have visited are dim. Nurturing - I appreciate how the staff welcomes my son when I drop him off and pick him up. Everyone knows his name. Some staff tell me funny stories. Their warmth towards him builds trust and confidence. It reassures my son is in a nurturing environment. Learning - when my son was in Infant 1, I received several pics of him doing sensory learning activities. He did several paintings as early as 3 months! I would love to see more shared pics of learning activities in his current class. Family Environment - Skipwith has tons of family oriented activities such as a Mother’s and Grandparents Day brunch, Halloween festival, animal visits from the farm, Christmas program, Art Show showcasing the kids creative skills and so much more! Affordability- I visited at least 10 daycares (private, churches, franchises) before selecting Skipwith. Skipwith price is in the middle range and is reasonable. Con - my one con is that due to my son having a peanut allergy, he is unable to eat the meals served at Skipwith. Therefore, I have to provide his two meals and snacks. Some daycares provide accommodations since several kids have peanut allergies. I know it is the safest decision for Skipwith but it does pose a challenge at times. But if your child doesn’t have any food allergies, you are good. Several staff rave about the chef! Kudos to director Asheli and assistant director, Caitlin! And to all who play a hand in my son’s growth and development - thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊