Schools in Cary, NC

“We absolutely love SFF Cary. It was really hard sending our first child to a daycare in the middle of the pandemic and now years later, it feels like the teachers are family. Wouldn't trade it for the world. I am so thankful our children get to be surrounded by loving, fun and strong Hispanic women during these very important years!”

“My son enjoys Kiddie Academy very much. He is 4, they have many activities and crafts to do with the kids. He's not a fan of the food all the time but that's not surprising of children. They have special parades for holidays, teachers and administrators are very nice and professional and seem to have things well in hand.”

“This school has been awesome! The only negative thing about this place is that Ms. Stacy left. Ms. Karen, Ms. Monica, and Ms. Lea are all great women and they really care about your children and their education. My son is on his way to kindergarten and I am going to miss this place! I complain about driving 45mins to take him but it’s well worth it. His current teacher Ms. Linda, is simply the best. She’s stern but very respectful of all her kids. I’m going to miss her the most.”

“Best school. I am a proud to have our kids enrolled in this institute. The teachers are best and very care giving. Ample space for kids to all outdoor activities. A well planned institute for the tiny tots.”

“We just recently moved from Florida and West Cary was the first school on our list to visit. From day one on our visit we knew this would be the school for us. Everyone is amazing, Ms.Nicole the Director really knows what she’s doing here, providing a safe space for everyone and an amazing environment for the staff. Everyone knows my son by name, the staff greets him every morning and he is so happy to be there. I never have to worry about him throughout the day, because I know he is in such good hands, we even recently had some issues with dairy and Ms.Nicole made it a point to make sure there was an alternative for him. They are such great people and such a wonderful place for my son. I wish I could give them 100 stars.”

“My great granddaughter attends this preschool and she loves it! Mrs. Jessica is one of the nicest people ❤️ she goes above and beyond to help everyone. The children come in her office to get hugs from her and even a gumball on Fridays. Kara is also so very sweet and helpful. You can tell this school is ran with love and compassion. I know every child is safe, guided, and loved at this school.”

“Our little guy has been here for two years and we could not be more pleased. The staff and teachers are always pleasant and very helpful. It's amazing how much Spanish he understands and that is 100% due to everyone there. I would highly recommend L'Academy to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming language immersion daycare/preschool for their children.”

“In just the six months of my little one being enrolled, Children’s Lighthouse has played a major role in his development of his social skills and introduction to a functional classroom setting. Ms. Azarya and Ms. Tykesha have been pillars in the success of helping him to become acquainted with understanding the expectations of being at school and how to interact with his peers. I especially enjoy seeing Ms. Tykesha help her students learn how to safely go from one classroom to the next in the mornings helping to establish a safe routine. I am truly grateful for the teachers at Children’s Lighthouse and their passion for children exudes in their day to day interactions. After reading a few Google reviews I noticed one in particular that I felt may have just been received by myself but in a recent review within the last year another parent expressed the same sentiments. After enrolling I have noticed a significant and noticeable decline in the enthusiasm of the staff at the front in the mornings. While it is indeed not a dealbreaker it is something I’ve noticed on multiple drop-offs; often times they may be invested in their own conversations that they won’t acknowledge parents or children as they enter the building. I’ve also went out of the way to ensure that I acknowledge their presence but I’m often met by very abrupt responses, or none altogether. Once again it isn’t a dealbreaker but it is something observed by multiple parents. But all in all I love the atmosphere in the classroom settings.EDIT: Revising this review to note that while I have noticed an increase in enthusiasm from a vast majority of the staff I have also noticed significant passive aggressiveness from the facility’s director via email and other communications after sharing my experience. I have been contacted by a member of the admin team to have a conversation regarding my experience and hope this will help to bring focus on the reason for me being apart of Children’s Lighthouse family. I still love the facility but I am not fond of the negative change.”

“My daughter couldn’t be happier than she has been the last few months at Oceana Place. The staff is so kind and truly cares about each child and their well being. You’re always looped in and informed, and as a parent you want to have that open upfront communication especially when it comes to your child. They always make the day fun while being educational and when your 3 year old asks to go to school every day, including weekend, you know it’s a great fit. Thank you to the entire staff for caring for these kids as you would your own. We’re so happy here and you would be too.”

“My daughter has been there for almost one year now and I have no complaints. I love the app they have - very easy to see how she is doing, including the meals. All teachers are very kind ans I am super grateful for all attention she is receiving. She will be turning two soon and she is speaking English pretty well (we are foreigners). She is also very well educated.”

“We love Sounds & Colors so much and they have truly become family to us over the years. Our son has been there since he was three months old and he is now almost 4. We are on the waitlist right now for our next child and are super involved at the school. We love the dedication from all the teachers and their compassion. The chef is also amazing and food is included in your tuition and super high-quality no canned food. The downside is there are not many bells and whistles no app or video monitors to check in, but we have been so happy with the care none of that has mattered.”

“Omg, placing my kids here was the best decision I ever made. I am new to NC and the entire staff is so supportive and like family.. every single teacher in this center is respectful, kind, courteous and supportive. My daughter is slightly on the spectrum and they are taking their time and working with her and I with ZERO COMPLAINTS. They have no idea how life changing that is for us. Feels good to be seen and not viewed. They are my NC family. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU ALL… BREANA YOU ARE PHENOMENAL AND. A TRUE ANGEL. My son calls me Ms.V at home he loves her so much….. U ladies keep it up. Thank you all and you have a blessing coming …❤️ ”

“We came from another daycare where we had safety concerns and Kindercare has been a wonderful experience for us! They make sure to greet everyone who comes through the door, they don't share their door code, they make sure parents don't hold the door for random people, and they love the kids! Our 16 month old daughter took no time to adjust to them, she loves going, even runs to hug her teachers when we walk in! They love her too! And are always fawning over her. They're very understanding of me when I linger to make sure she's settled. Also, if I call to check on her they go and ask the teachers how she's been doing. I never feel like I'm annoying to them or slowing them down. 10/10, this is the best place!”

“I love Bright Horizons Clubhouse at West Cary! What an exciting place for kids... my kids love Mr. Eric.. he's kind and empathetic towards the kids... I routinely drop my kids off at this location for backup care and they love it! The center director Ms. Angela Whitted is fantastic! Really hardworking and professional person whose leadership is reflected in the culture at this location. Overall, 5 stars!”

“2023 Update: We are going into our sixth year at All Starz and our third and last kiddo is currently in the Sophomore 2’s class. Our older 2 were extremely prepared for kindergarten thanks to All Starz and it’s our second home and family. I can’t begin to imagine life after All Starz but thankfully we have a few more years ?2018: We have had the best experience at All Starz Cary. Our 3 year old is thriving with excellent teachers (Ms. Katie and Ms. Dayna) and curriculum. The classrooms are large and bright creating a wonderful learning environment. My son enjoys his Spanish and science lessons and is truly learning so much. The facilities are so nice and clean, the outdoor playgrounds and indoor gym as well as included sports keep my active little one occupied. The administrative staff is always there to greet you and extremely helpful and I notice that they are also very involved with the classrooms. We came from another facility that had a high teacher turn over rate and the administration didn’t take much of an active role in the day-to-day tasks. It is quite opposite at All Starz where I have even seen admin helping to take out trash in their professional clothes. That is a little detail that might go unnoticed but as a mom, that makes me feel like there is an entire team looking after my child, not just the great teachers. We look forward to starting our second child there soon.”

“Kiddie Academy of Cary provides a fun learning environment for my child. The teachers are wonderful and the management staff is very responsive, professional, and flexible. I have no doubts that my daughter will be well prepared for kindergarten thanks to Kiddie Academy. I highly recommend this school.”

“Very best care I have my both son in this daycare. Mr Robert Ms Koliah very good teacher they Changing my Son a lot even he’s in spectrum. I love their teaching method. Also their Center Director and Administration Director very nice and they respond me fast if I have something. Ms Alisha and Ms Angie I am very thankful to you, for love and kind.”

“Our son has been at Primrose for about 2 years and will be graduating the pre-k program this week. We have absolutely loved our experience at Primrose. Our little guy has a ton of energy. Each day (depending on the weather of course) he had the opportunity to go outside an play on the playground twice. The teachers also set aside some time to play a bunch of games/sports. Throughout the day we received messages of all the things that he was doing and learning (books he was reading, activities they were working on, crafts, letters that they were learning, etc). This allowed us to have conversations about what he did once he got home. The teachers and staff have provided such a warm and conducive environment for learning. Over the past few years we have noticed a significant improvement with our son's overall growth (social emotional skills and just excitement to learn). He absolutely loves school and I can't thank all the staff enough for being a huge part of that. He is definitely ready for his next adventure.”

“I recently enrolled my 8-week-old baby at this daycare, and I couldn't be happier with the care they provide. The infant teachers are dedicated, The staff is nurturing, always kind, attentive, and create a safe environment for the little ones. I appreciate the daily updates on my baby's activities, feedings, and naps, which gives me peace of mind while I'm at work. The facility is clean, I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for quality care for their little one.”

“Our family has been at PCA since our son was 3 months old and we have been so thrilled to find a second family there! We love the teachers and administrators dearly, and the love and care they show for our son has always exceeded our expectations (which were high). We appreciate the level of communication we have with the school, and regularly share how lucky we feel to be at Preston Children’s Academy!”

“I have been taking my son to this school for two years, my son's change has been so significant. I completely recommend the school from the moment you enter, the atmosphere, the teachers and the director are wonderful.”

“Wonderful school. We have three children who have all been a part of the school, and each has had a fantastic experience. Excellent teachers and curriculum, thoughtful leadership, all in a nurturing and safe environment. Five stars!”

“Absolutely the best daycare you can send your child to. I know my kids are safe and protected with the most caring teachers treating my kids as if their own, the kind admin staff, and definitely Alli - the school director, who is always listening to us, accommodating our concerns, and welcoming us with a warm smile. Our kids have taken a huge step in their development (both physical and mental) we attribute this to the lovely hard-working staff. The arts and work they're bringing home are always very unique. they would always accommodate our concerns or children's needs. The kids always come home clean and happy. We are big cameras people but who needs a camera where you have trust? That is Primrose.”

“My son attended for preK and has gone back every year for the School Day Out program and summer camp explorations. He is eleven now and still loves the center. Here's what he has to say about it: "I really like how they always lean into what the kids like. When we all liked Harry Potter and were making paper wands, Mr. Chris let us use pine shafts and sandpaper to make our own wooden wands. The food there is really good."We originally chose the center because we wanted a high-quality play-based experience for our son to love school. We had no idea that he'd be wanting to go back, even as he approached middle school. It is a great center with staff who really understand child development and we are glad to have found it.”

“All three of my kids have gone to CTK, and we've been a part of this amazing community for the past seven years. Beth, the director is incredible and so good at what she does. The teachers have all been so kind and loving and really treat each of the kids as their own. My kids have all absolutely loved their time and have always been so excited to go each day.”

“If only I could back so many years ago for one day and come back here! I am now 22 years old but will never forget my 2 amazing teachers that if i’m not mistaken were named… Ms. Linda & Ms. Norma? I have wonderful memories here.”