Earlier this school year, I was put in a position where I had to look for daycares for my 2.5 year old and 8 month old. Previously, they were watched by a nanny who was more like family to us, but she had to have an emergency procedure and was not able to continue to watch them. I had just started my new position as Assistant Principal at my middle school, and was in no way able to stay home. I was devastated, I couldn't imagine leaving them with anyone I did not know. I visited a few places and I did my research. The Learning Experience was the ONLY place I felt comfortable leaving my babies. I did my research, and they were at the top of my list based on their outstanding reviews. I thought the reviews were too good to be true, and was not expecting to feel as comfortable as I hoped I would feel.
When I pulled up, I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it looked. It looked like a fun place my kids would want to go in to. When I walked in the staff was very attentive and comforting. One thing that really stuck out to me was the front office staff (Owners and Admin) greeting all the children walking in by their first name AND saying goodbye to all the children leaving by their first name. This is something I truly love and admire about this school. As an assistant principal, I know how important it is to make students feel welcome and wanted at school, and I so appreciated seeing this. (Side note: My kids go here now and they are ALWAYS greeted by their names in the morning and told good bye, so it wasn't just a one day thing I saw, they do this with all their kids every day). After a tour with Aish I was sold. All the children were happy, staff was attentive, the place was immaculately clean, and everyone had smiles on their faces. Of course, like any parent I was still very anxious about them starting; however, after touring The Learning Experience, I knew I wouldn't be able to send them anywhere else.
After the first week of leaving my kids there I felt so comfortable, thankful, and happy we chose this place. The updates through the app and the pictures we receive throughout the day, help me to get through my work day. It's so nice to be updated when their diapers are changed or when they eat and to receive pictures of their smiling faces. I helps put my mind at ease knowing everything that they are doing throughout the day, since I can't be there.
My oldest son is in the Twaddlers class with Ms. Jasmine and there are not enough nice words I can say about her. The love and care she shows my son is more than any parent could ever want. The reason I wanted my kids with a close family friend previously, was because I wanted them to feel loved. Especially at such a young age, this is so important for their mental health. Ms. Jasmine goes above and beyond by showing how much she loves the kids. She gives constant hugs and she always tells them she loves them. This to me, makes my heart so happy and my son truly loves her so much. That is all I could ever want. He LOVES going to school and is SO much happier being here. He has learned SO much within the past 3 months of his attendance. When he first started, he said a few words, and now he is talking non stop. He knows all of his colors and is working on his numbers. The level of learning happening in a twaddler class is amazing.
My youngest son is in the infant class with Ms. Stacey and Ms. Kim. They make it so easy to drop him off, even when he isn't the happiest to leave me. They distract him and play with him and he now willingly reaches for them at drop off. They always update the app with diaper changes and feedings and naps which helps to put my mind at ease. He has also learned so much here like holding his own bottle, feeding himself, peek a boo, dancing, clapping his hands, and more. He always has a huge smile in his pictures and when I pick him up. He is not the easiest baby, and their level of patience makes me know there are special people on earth that love and enjoy working with babies. :)
All that being said, I would highly recommend this place and would not feel comfortable leaving my kids any where else.