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August 2023 by Paula Bogar Sylvestre
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.
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May 2023 by Nadia Vasu
WPCC is a exceptional school! My son is is now 12 went there from ages 2-5. They handled his separation anxiety with warmth and nurturing. I frequently have told the directors I wished they had a kindergarten program. My 3 year old daughter now attends and loves going to school to see her teachers. These teachers go above and beyond with our kids. I am a child therapist and in searching for a preschool program I found what I was looking for in White Plains. It is very child centered and play based with a focus on building relationships between child and teacher. I cannot express how wonderful I feel sending my children to White Plains. I know they are receiving the best care possible. I also worked in daycares previously and I can say this is the place to send your children. Highly recommend!!!
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April 2023 by Jacob Desjarlais
My oldest daughter has attended this school since she was 18 months old, she is about to turn five soon and we have had an absolutely amazing experience. The teachers there are the best I've ever met. Our youngest started there last year and is in love with her teachers.But, it isn't just about them being nice or great teachers, they have been almost family these last four years and through all of covid. Our daughter has a speech delay and the administrators went out of the way to help in every way possible. They guided us through finding therapists and building our child's IEP for Kindergarten. They even showed us how to evaluate new schools and how to talk to the principals there to learn about the programs they had.Our kids benefited so much from going to White Plains that it is just amazing that we found them by accident because we lived a few minutes away. Now we live in Wake Forest and drive down to Cary every day so our kids are able to stay at White Plains.
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April 2023 by Colleen Vasu Oliver
We are so thankful for the incredible teachers, administration, and support staff at White Plains Children's Center. The folks at WPCC are communicative, nurturing, responsive, and inclusive in their approach to education. My little one had intense separation anxiety post-pandemic and the teachers at WPCC have been so immensely supportive, gentle and communicative with her & us during all transitions. I feel truly lucky to have found such a child-centered environment for my daughter to grow and develop in. As a testament to their fantastic reputation, all four grandchildren in the family have attended WPCC!
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April 2023 by Mallory List
My son currently attends White Plains and I have never been more grateful for an institution or group of people. He started at WPCC in the youngest class (Pandas) at a time when he was experiencing extreme developmental delays. He is now in the Turtles class and I cannot begin to describe the amazing growth he has shown (and continues to show) since that first day. The support is endless – we truly are a team working together to help my son. There is constant communication between the teachers, admin, Wake County therapists, and me. He is so happy at school, he LOVES his teachers, therapists, and admins and talks about them constantly. Inclusion is so important, and I believe this school does it right. He has friends with all different abilities, and I’ve seen firsthand how kind, patient, and supportive these kids are of one another. I’ve gotten to know the parents in his classroom as well and suddenly find myself with a supportive community of people I didn’t expect. Navigating this world of special needs is hard, but I find so much comfort in knowing we have the support of WPCC behind us. His needs have changed as he has grown, some challenges that weren’t as prevalent initially have moved to the forefront, but the school meets him where he is at and makes adjustments so that he can continue to learn and grow in a safe, accessible environment. As we get closer to Kindergarten, I’m becoming scared of leaving this place of inclusion and moving into the unknown. I mentioned this to the school’s Executive Director, Nicole, and she spent an unhurried hour with me answering questions, offering specific guidance, and explaining the Kindergarten transition process. This is just one example of many that I could give of the amazing support we’ve experienced here. I wish I could give this place 100 stars!
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April 2023 by Private Partyof1
How is the newest of the reviews for this school 7 years old? This school was amazing 5 years ago, too. What happened to all those reviews? Not a single review is relevant because most students there 7 years ago will have moved onto different learning centers.Check this school out in person. It does have a lot to offer. However, find parents currently involved there. The director and staffing changes had happened again at least 1 time since 5 years ago... may have happened again since.
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April 2023 by Maria Maxell
This school has been an amazing place for my daughter! The teachers and admins go above and beyond to create an absolutely wonderful and inclusive place for all the students. We are so lucky to be a part of the White Plains Children's Center community!
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December 2016 by Adib Kozlow
This is a place that stands above and beyond of what a "day care/pre-school" provides. I use quotations because this place is incredible and beyond anything I ever expected. My first born son is mildly autistic and went there for a year or so until we realized he needed a very structured program. The time he spent there was amazing that the staff is even better.As soon as we found out we were expecting our second son, we called to reserve him a spot so he could attend White Plains too. He has been there for 6 months and is always grabbing his shoes in a rush for us to put on him so he can get to school since day 1.Their tuition rates are very fair and reasonable. The staff is ridiculously awesome. One teacher ran out in the pouring rain to help me get my youngest out of my car at their side door because I had both my sons with me. This teacher showed no regard for herself and was only focused on getting the child in safely and protected him from getting wet with her body. It wasn't the first time a teacher went above and beyond.Yes, they hold fundraisers and ask for supplies or donations like any other school does. My wife is on the PTA and she has helped organized events for the staff because they deserve it.I am not a religious person, but I will say that the church members that attend the church talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to serving the less fortunate and their community. I have seen them give away food bags to families in need several times and I have never once felt judged by any of them when I walk by with my son. I am always greated with a warm smile and they wave at my son.
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December 2013 by Yuki Puram
My daughter has been with WPCC since October of last year. I heard that there was a major staff turnover including the director a little before she started. The center improved tremendously since then. I don't know what was it like before but we love WPCC. The staffs are so nice and really listen to the parents' needs and wants. They are expert at children with special and typical needs. The children with special needs learn a lot from the typically developing children and typically developing children learn compassion from helping their friends. I like the center is somewhat small and the teacher-child ratio is small as well. Cannot say enough good things about them!
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December 2013 by Kristin Lozoya
My daughter has been attending White Plains since June. We are SO happy to have our child somewhere that understands her needs without labeling her. Our daughter is on the spectrum (autism). She doesn't fit any stereotype of autism and in an inexperienced classroom our daughter would be labeled as a problem child. But at White Plains they understand the way my daughter thinks and care for her and discipline her accordingly. The worst thing you can do to any child is to have low expectations and limit what you think they can do. White Plains really sees my daughter for who she is- a unique little person. I would recommend White Plains to anyone. Their teacher to student ratios are absolutely in a class of their own, especially for the price. I have experience in the daycare field and found their tuition incredibly reasonable-especially because of the ratios and qualified staff.
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December 2013 by Virginia Carroll
I can't speak for families of special needs children, but my typically developing toddler is loving his time at WPCC. He started at 15 months old and is now 18 months and has learned so much already. I have never heard a child crying any of the times I have picked him up, and the staff really cares about these kids. The thing I like best is that the staff truly engages with the children in a hands-on manner, rather than just fraternizing with each other which I have seen in other centers. We're very happy here! My only wish is that they had an infant room for kids under 12 months as we are expecting another baby soon and if we need child care it will be hard to wrap my mind around having the kids in 2 different places.
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December 2012 by Colleen Davis
I agree with Gideon 110% We have a typically developing (4 yr old) daughter who also happens to have Sensory Integration Disorder and ADHD. White Plains was a God-send! The teachers are very knowledgeable, loving, compassionate and work with each child and their needs on an individual basis. Prior to WPCC, we had our child in a very well known, high ranking center. Unfortunately they were not able to meet her day-yo-day needs, resulting in a very unhappy little girl. Now she looks forward to going to school EVERY day! The office staff and Director are always pleasant and willing to offer assistance with whatever may be needed. As for the center being dirty....not true. It is filled with happy kids doing artwork and playing on the playground. You can't have kids without some grime...BUT the staff works diligently to keep up and keep things tidy and hygienic. I can't say enough about WPCC! -Colleen Davis
