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May 2022 by Yvette S.
I was looking for a preschool/daycare for my 2 year old son because I had to return back to work. I was a little uneasy because this was going to be the first time he would be without me. I toured a few other places but they just didn't seem right. As soon as I walked into Rising Star it just felt right. I met with Ms. Tina and she made me feel so comfortable and answered all my questions. Even my son enjoyed the visit. I have seen such an improvement in my sons social skills and I couldn't be happier with this preschool. His teachers Mr. Mikey and Ms. Morgan are the sweetest and so attentive. Overall it is a great environment and I would highly recommend this preschool especially if you are a first time mom like me.
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May 2022 by Kristina S.
I was on a search for my 2 year old to start pre-school and he had never been watched by anyone else but immediate family so it is a scary thing to put all your trust in strangers when your looking for a place. I had toured multiple places before finding Rising Star. I always found something wrong which the biggest thing was when it came to security and the vibe you get on that first meeting. I called Rising Star and right away Ms. Tina invited me for a tour she was warm and welcoming via phone. I then went and toured and she was even better in person, we hit it off and even told me her experience as a mom with her little ones. As a mom you feel what's right and Rising Star was right. Day of the first drop off my little one said bye and made himself at home he loved/enjoyed his first day and now we are on month 3 he loves school, his friends & teachers. I want to give a big thank you to everyone at Rising Star as this job is not an easy one but you are all so patient and loving every time I see you all. Even a bigger thank you to Mr. Mickey and Ms. Morgan as they are the two nicest and sweetest teachers. THANK YOU! with all that being said RISING STAR is amazing and you have to see it for yourself :)
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May 2022 by Shawn E.
My daughter has been so loved here in the almost 2 years she has been. Going through all everyone has gone through in the last 2 years has not been easy. But to also still be able to care for kids and dealing with the uncertainty of it all could not have been easy. Tina has had to navigate some pretty crazy times and has done so professionally and always kept the kids front of mind. I may not have understood all the decisions t the time she made them but I also respect her knowing she did what was right for staff and children. Looking back I can certainly understand why she made those decisions. My daughter likes and trust the teachers there. It warms my heart when my daughter grabs the hand of a teacher when she doesn't want me to go to work. They understand behaviors of growing kids and are willing to work with the kids and parents to understand the needs of each child. Even when I think I am the worst mom because my kid acted out, they always make me feel better about the solutions we have worked through together. My daughter has learned so much while being here and now my son is there as well.
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April 2022 by Rykki C.
My daughter has been going here since she was 11 months old and now about to start kindergarten. I have loved this school since I first walked in trying to find the right one. Ms. Tina is serious about running an amazing and safe school. No matter what the issue may be, we as parents are all informed as soon as she is. Ms. Jessica is her current teacher and I believe she has amazing patience and has taught my daughter so much. She is kind and works with each and every one of her kids to make sure they are happy and learning. I am always so grateful for morning drop offs (my little one doesn't always make it easy when i need to go) and when we get home, she shows me all that she has learned for that day. The other teacher I want to mention is Ms. Becca- she's pretty much my rock haha. She was one of the teachers that has been around my daughter the longest (or so it seems to me). She is able to match the tone of whatever mood mine is in and able to work with her. If she's having a bad day, Ms. Becca seems to always turn it around. I will miss this school once we move on to "big kid school" and will always have respect for these teachers that have helped my daughter grow and learn.
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March 2022 by Morgan G.
Our oldest son has been attending here for a year now and we enrolled our youngest a few months ago. The staff is absolutely amazing. Miss Becka has been so wonderful to work with and my boys love her!
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February 2022 by Christine P.
I only have positive feedback for this school and the staff! My Granddaughter, 3 yrs old, is in Ms Rebecca's class and is thriving! She has helped her grow into a social butterfly since being quarantined for so long with no social interaction outside of family. She comes home singing all the songs and is always excited to show me all the art work she did and what letter she learned that day! She's beginning to learn letters both recognizing and writing! Ms Rebecca is kind, patient and truly cares for each of her students. I also like when my granddaughter has a hard day, she doesn't sugar coat it and tells us exactly what happened and why. I've had daycare/babysitters in the past always give such high praise on a daily basis. We all know that's not true all day/every day. I appreciate the honesty and integrity, after all she is a partner in raising my granddaughter. My Grandson attended Rising Star as well from age 2 to 5 and was so prepared for kindergarten, which was when Distance-learning was in effect. He had Ms Rebecca and Ms Jessica. He's thriving in school which is a testament to the preparation he received here!
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January 2022 by Zee F.
I was a SAHM for almost two years and during COVID I felt like I was isolating my son from developing , so I started looking for schools & I came across Rising star, I visit the place and fell in love with the environment, their positive attitude and the way the make their children feel safe. My son is 3 years old & was a shy child, but now that he's attending school here , he's becoming an amazing child, Ms Tina the director and owner of this school always greets us in the morning and now my son communicates more with my husband and I, things I wasn't able to teach him at home , he's learning at school, he always comes home with art or a worksheet they made during the day, they learn the alphabet one letter per week so they can focus on the letter, the same thing with a color and number, all the teachers at rising start are amazing ! They make every child feel welcomed and they always leave happy from school ! That's how you know they are in a safe environment, I am so grateful I came across rising star !
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January 2022 by Paolo P.
I can not say enough positive things about this school and the amazing staff and teachers . My 2.5 year old comes home from school everyday with something new he learned, even my 1 year old has shown growth with his experience in school. Both kids gets excited as soon as they walk in the door and sees there teachers. The teachers are kind, patient and truly adores the kids. The owner Tina is very friendly and genuinely cares whats best for the kids. I have been to other daycares in the valley and have not experienced anything like this daycare. I highly suggest if you are considering a daycare/pre-k, call for an appointment and see for yourself how wonderful Rising Star truly is.
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January 2022 by George J.
Hello Yelp Community, If you are looking for a preschool or child care to place your child in. THIS IS THE PLACE TO VISIT!! First off if I could give more the 5 stars I would ! I would! 100% recommend this location I have visited many other preschool/daycare businesses and even tried some out that just weren't it the vibe was off my son hated them and would go crazy trying to get him to stay! But when we visited this location and business he felt welcomed,comfortable and even excited to be there which was the first for him he spoke to TINA and she explained everything and answered all of our concerns and acknowledged us! We are very happy with the teacher my son is with very interactive and has learned so much ! Great place thank you RISING STAR
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May 2021 by Becky K.
I'm a teacher and was planning on teaching summer school this year and therefore needed a daycare for my two year old. I called in the middle of April to see if there were openings so I could let the principal know whether or not I was available to work. They told me there were several openings however I was required to tour the facility no more than thirty days prior to her attending. Ok, even thirty days before was annoying bc my work needed an answer but whatever. So I showed up May 3, (a little less than thirty days) for my tour. The lady at the front said she tried to call me to let me know the owner decided she would no longer hold spots for people regardless of paying registration fee. Ummm what?! How is anyone supposed to start a job if they don't have daycare lined up??? The front desk lady said I can call a day or two before I have to start working to see if there's a spot or not. That is absolutely horrible to put a working parent in that kind of position. But the front desk lady let me know the owner didn't want to save my spot for thirty days because she didn't want to loose out on money if another child wanted to attend this month while she saved my spot. Ok whatever since money is so important and not customer service I'll look elsewhere. I've never heard of a daycare not holding ur spot with a paid registration fee. Even when I was pregnant we put the registration fee down at a different daycare facility months before even having the baby so she was guaranteed a spot so I could work. Response to owner: 1. I know you're very concerned about the daycare my child was in so just to inform you, they were full in July but did pre-register her for August (that means they're holding her spot from May-August)! 2. I wasn't told I could call weeks before to see if there were spots, the lady said a few days before. Besides, with your horrible policy who cares if I called "weeks" before clearly you wouldn't reserve a spot and all spots could've been gone the next day regardless according to you. 3. Shouldn't have wasted my time to even look at your school if it was already full-- hence me calling prior to tour. Maybe you will have less "teachers kids" in the summer due to summer break and you could've made a profit off of my child attending. Oh well overall it's best my child doesn't go there, it's clearly just a business.
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March 2021 by Amanda B.
I never leave reviews, but child care is every parents top priority and I am so glad I found Rising Star! I just think other parents should know that it is possible to drop your child off to these complete strangers, and feel 100% confident that they're going to be in good hands. We are only in our 3rd week here but my co-worker has been with them for 5 years, and has never had a complaint, which is why I came here. They nurtured and comforted my 3 year old child when he was screaming for me everyday last week. Which I will forever be greatful for.. Thank you Ms. Jessica! My son actually gets excited to go to "school" now. It's clean, they have so many toys, they've decorated every week so far with a new "theme".. and there is always some fun activity to look forward to. Do not hesitate to schedule a tour!
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December 2020 by Beatriz V.
I recently went back to work and wanted to find somewhere to take my son that wasn't just a daycare. I was extremely hesitant especially being with Covid my worries were high. I called several schools within a 5 mile radius from my new job. I toured 6 schools in one day with my 1 year old. When we walked into Rising Stars it felt like home, very welcoming, friendly staff, and extremely safe. There's a code to enter the facility, security cameras inside and out, hand sanitizer as soon as you walk in and a computer system with finger print to identify who is checking your child in and out. My son has been with me since he was born and I was worried about how he'd transition but he's had no problems and has been attending Rising stars for 3 months.
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December 2020 by Stephanie J.
Such a great school! Tina is so professional and hands on, I feel at ease bringing my child here, such a plus to receive photos and updates etc. very pleased !
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November 2020 by Geuzane C.
We found Rising Star a few years ago by chance just driving by. We stopped in for a tour and immediately we were impressed with the cleanliness and atmosphere of the school. The Director Tina was so accommodating, answered all my questions, and showed us all around the school. We immediately decided this was the school for my children and enrolled for the following week. We have been here ever since and love it, teachers are amazing, school is always clean and smells wonderful. The decorations are spectacular, Ms. Tina puts a lot of effort into everything she does for the children. My kids are excited to see all the stuff she puts up for the themes she creates, and oh my Christmas time they have a blast it's a winter wonderland filled with fun activities and events. I really like all the stuff they do for the community too, they host lots of charity events, we have done Make A Wish with them and the Toy Drive it was a great experience for our family to give back. I am happy I found such a school and have recommended to my friends as well.
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November 2020 by Justin F.
This is an important review to consider, if you have a child that has any developmental issues. We had two children attend Rising Stars. Our oldest, now in 1st grade at Pinecrest Academy, thrived at Rising Stars. She's a wonderfully easy kid. She is quiet, always sweet and polite, plays well with others and respects adults. She's just naturally been this way her whole life. She attended Rising Stars for 3 years, and we never had an issue. Our son is a different story. He's extremely smart and a little emotionally behind developmentally. This can be a very challenging combination, as he finishes his work/tasks quickly and doesn't know how to deal with down time, waiting, etc. So, he acts out. This is where we began to have issues with Rising Stars. It became clear very early, that the Director (Tina) doesn't want to deal with these challenges. It may be that it's not her specialty, it may be a factor of liability, it may just be that it's hard...or some combination of the three. Every day we would receive and sign "write ups." We never received any positive feedback about our 3yrld son, only negative. And the feedback wasn't constructive. As a parent you expect childcare institutions to be on the child's side, not building and documenting a case against him. This was disappointing and very hard for us. As this went on, and we tried to reach out to the director for help, but she differed to a third party, state employed child psychologist to come in and observe him and then document his findings. Again, I get the liability aspect of running a business. But it felt cold, and not the partnership you expect from a school for small children. But we went forward with the child psychologist. He observed our son in class over several days. He called us into the school for a sit down to discuss his findings with the director and our son's immediate teacher. His findings were that our son is a smart, energetic boy that needed some structure and guidance to help him focus, but nothing close to being unmanageable. He had lots of constructive feedback for his teacher, and suggested corrections to her methods. The biggest theme of the psychologist's feedback was that this is precisely the responsibility of the childcare facility - to provide that structure and framework for children to begin to have the opportunity to succeed. And of course, he had suggestions for us as parents as well. At this point in the meeting, the director became very defensive, challenging his opinion (in a shockingly rude demonstration of emotions). My wife and I were appalled. Shouldn't this be a great thing to have the minds of parents, childcare and professional psychology come together for the benefit of a child? That was the beginning of the end for us at Rising Stars. When I would send emails with questions or asking for help, or any thoughts at all...it was received defensively as though "how dare you question someone with my experience and skillset?" We've never seen anything like it. We were kicked out. It fits the theme. We saw the same thing happen right in front of us with the state professional. The person that the director has write the responses to these reviews as herself will be articulate. She will say I was verbally rude and intimidating. She will say the school loved our son and it was us the parents that were aggressive or wrong, or whatever. Take the time and really look at the other poor reviews of Rising Stars. You will see the very common themes in the reviews and responses alike. We even received a note in our son's backpack when we picked it up that warned us if we were to write a negative review, we could potentially face legal action, if that tells you anything. (Obviously all our correspondence with the school as well as the state psychologist's findings are documented). It was important for us to share our experience. If you have a child that is very emotionally mature you may not have issues with Rising Stars. We didn't with our fi
