09/23/09

Amazing Preschool/Daycare Experience

by ocountylady

I have two kids at Turtle Rock and couldn't be happier with my decision. I felt compelled to write a review after reading two other commentaries that I felt were completely off the mark.

My children started in the nursery and have moved through the program. Each classroom experience has been absolutely fantastic. All of the teachers in the school know my kids' names and engage them in coversations throughout the day, when we arrive in the morning and when we go home at night. The front office staff is also incredibly friendly and knows each and every child. It really is a strong family environment.

In the 2.5 years that the kids have been attending the school we have not seen any turnover whatsoever. We left the previous daycare because of high turnover, so this is an area that I paid special attention to when evaluating Turtle Rock. In fact, one of my daughter's teachers has been with the school for 24 years!

Lesson plans for the week are sent home each Friday for the preschoolers and the lunches are healthy and affordable. Lunch is also included until the kids turn 2. Once a month there is also a kids night out option that allows kids to stay on a Friday evening until 10 pm to have pizza and watch a movie so that Mom and Dad can have an evening out. What a treat!

The only con I could list is the semi-annual fundraisers. There's no pressure to participate, but I still wish they weren't part of the operation.

• Pros: Low to No Turnover / Family Atmosphere
• Cons: Fundraisers

03/02/09

4 Stars

by MBlanco34

I've been sending our chid here for over 2 years and feel it is such a great place for him to learn and play with other children in the neighborhood, It really is a fantastic school.

12/28/08

I Was Pleasantly Surprised!!!

by mommylovesdilly

I just enrolled my son in preschool at Turtle Rock. I have been looking into preschools for over a year to feel out the best setting. Within minutes, I fell in love with TRP and knew this would be the place to fulfill my son's academic and social needs. Anna, the Assistant Director, was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. She answered each of my questions thoroughly and made me feel right at home. She went through a detailed tour and requirements for enrollment. I am usually reluctant to make on the spot decisions but I literally knew within minutes that this was my top pick. Unfortunately, there was a waiting list but Kristen in the office worked diligently to secure an opening, which did not take horribly long. The staff is friendly, there are terrific enrichment programs that we are eager to try and the place is clean and aesthetically pleasing. I look forward to seeing my son's progress and I feel certain he is in good hands here. I read the negative review regarding high turnover. Parent's, I would not be discouraged by that review because it is even worse in a home day care, plus you have to deal with personal drama in those settings. If you want structure for your child, this really appears to be a good place. The staff also appears to have very fun, loving attitudes as well. Tuition is also very reasonable for full day, which is what I need as a single parent. It does not include food but it is about $30/wk cheaper than Kindercare. They do offer hot meals though at a fairly reasonable price. One of my hot buttons was minimal days of closure. They only have about 3 staff development days and major holidays off.

• Pros: Low Tuition, Friendly Environment, Hours
• Cons: No meals provided