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August 2023 by outlaw
i went here when i was like 9 and i think it was pretty ok
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November 2021 by R2 Bravo
I guess it depends of what kind of parent you are to check if this is a good fit for you.They won’t email you pictures of your kid of post in social media or weekly emails , but they are very competent, friendly and truly care about the kids. For what you pay, I think that it’s very good value.The are always willing to help. The follow COVID protocols and are lovely people.
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November 2021 by Milena Angelos-Somerville
I waited 5 months for a spot to open for my 1 year old.When he finally started it seemed to be going ok. I’m a new mom, I’m in my 20’s and Im a widow/my son lost his father during the pandemic, I work full time, this is both of our first times navigating daycare. They were aware of all of this. On day 2 I was accidentally 3 minutes late for pick up, I apologized profusely, I felt really bad, an administrator began to reprimand me really harshly infront of my son. Day 3 I let him sleep in because my son didn’t feel well, we arrived at 10am I was reprimanded again, harshly infront of a classroom full of kids while my child who was sobbing and clinging to me was ignored until they finished telling me off (no drop off time was ever specified) I was told he needs to be in by 10am. Day 4 I brought him at 9:30am the time I said I’d normally drop him off. I was told this was ok. I was greeted by the director who begins to reprimand me again, very harshly infront of my sobbing child and a room of children. She’s ignoring my son who’s freaking out. Now she says he needs to be there at 9am. I ask if I can speak to her privately because I feel uncomfortable having this conversation infront of the kids who stand their silently staring at us everytime this happens.We go to the office, she calls the other administrator in. I say I totally understand that not being on time is a huge issue but if they have an issue, I’d appreciate it if she could speak to me privately rather then infront of my child and the other kids. They became really argumentative and then the director tells me my son has no idea what is going on (when he watches me being reprimanded). Then she says she’s going with her “gut instinct” and that I need to take my son with me and he can’t return. I had to go to work, now I suddenly have no childcare.She kicked my 1 year old out of daycare, a week in, after I waited 5 months, because I asked they not yell at me infront of the kids. Im back at square one, looking for childcare. I wasted nearly half a year because I thought I found something. This has caused me immense stress. When I said my biggest concern is my son being flopped around from place to place before he can adjust, after he develops attachments to peers and teachers . She waved her hand at me and said “he’ll be fine”I’m disturbed by the experience I had here.The administrators feelings are clearly the priority at this facility, the children or at least my child’s best interest didn’t hold a candle to that. It seems they expect their feelings to be catered to first and foremost. My son was thrown out of daycare literally because the directors tummy told her to do it.I will say The young woman who worked in his room was incredibly kind, concerned, and compassionate. We both liked her the most. It’s very sad that my son seemed to form an attachment with her and now he’ll have to start again somewhere else.My baby has been through enough.He didn’t deserve this.I’m writing this review because I checked reviews when I was trying to find childcare. I was apprehensive when I saw their ratings but the other bad reviews were really short. As a mom I’d really want to know if someone else had an experience like mine. So I thought I should definitely share this.
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November 2021 by juztin123
Ethel Mason is an amazing place because of the amazing and dedicated teachers, many of whom have been there for decades. I am very grateful we found this facility.
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July 2021 by Milena A.
I sent my 1 year old here, they were the only place in town with an opening. My son was so excited during the tour, he wanted me to leave him then so he could play with the kids and toys. The day I brought him back for his first day he ran into the classroom and didn't look back. This is typical for him, he's notably very calm and independent, he's only clingy when he's not feeling well.Day 2, He was really excited to be there. That day, I was accidentally 3 minutes late for pick up, I apologized profusely. I felt really bad. Patti began to reprimand me harshly in-front of my son. I continued to apologize, but I left feeling really uncomfortable.That night my son has a ton of trouble sleeping, very unusual, I assume he's getting sick. He also comes home and punches me in my face really hard? Which is alarming, he's never done anything like that before. No one has ever hit him, especially not in the face with a closed fist.Day 3, My son freaks out at drop off.This is strange behavior for him, his separation anxiety has always been minimal to non-existent. This isn't our first time apart. but I know kids cry at drop off sometimes. Still I have a pit in my stomach and I pick him up early. Day 4, I assume my sons not feeling well because of behavior the day before so I let him sleep in. We arrive at 10am. My son is freaking out worse then the day before. He tries to get back into the car. He's clinging to me and sobbing. I'm become more concerned. The older woman working in his room tells me it's really important for him to be there by 10am. I say I totally understand and she says "this is really disruptive" and continues reprimanding me. Again, harsh, I'd already agreed, and it's infront of my child, who's in my arms clinging to me and sobbing while she ignores it. I explain it won't happen again, I consider walking out with him then. she tells me he's fine & I leave. I have a knot in my stomach. I pick him up super early. He's very excited to see me, and basically tries to run out of the door. Today, I arrive at 9:30a. The time I said I'd usually be dropping him off. I was told it was ok. My son looks terrified when he realizes where he is, I've never seen him like this. he's like shaking and won't let go of me. He starts balling when I take him out of the car. He will not let go of my legs, I have to carry him inside. The director greets me, and says "he really needs to be here by 9"...ok I was just told 10am but no problem, (drop off time isn't mentioned in any of the paper work I was given) she proceeds to go back to the day I was 3 minutes late. And begins to reprimand me again, Infront of the entire classroom. While I'm holding my child who's freaking out the hardest he ever has, while she ignores him. I wasn't intentionally ignoring their rules, I was happy to comply, I just literally had no idea. I tell her I have a few concerns but I'd feel more comfortable if we could speak privately, and not it infront of the kids. I'm hoping this conversation will qualm my concerns. My son is sobbing, clinging to me, and trying to chase after me as I leave the room. It's the worst it's been since I brought him here. I say I totally understand that being late is a big problem but I'd really appreciate it if they could speak to me privately if they have an issue rather then do it infront of my son and the children/instructors. patti interrupts me to tell me she had a right to reprimand me. I explain the punching/anxiety they ignore me & say it's normal. Suddenly the director says she's going with her gut, I was nodding my head, because I thought we were agreeing...My stomach had been in knots all week. Then she says he needs to find another place to go. What??? She says they heard me talking about them on the phone in the parking lot(day 3). I called my cousin whos kids went to EM because I needed advice and i was concerned, i didn't realize some
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November 2020 by Elaine Campbell
Very sad experience
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November 2018 by heather sharer
Just letting you all know I went to just ask for information on the place and the front lady was really short with me. On top of being unprofessional. So im not sure I want to bring my kid to place the comes highly recommended by the school but, not by my standerds.
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November 2016 by Katie- Baun Grant
Everyone is very compassionate, attentive and nurturing a great place for your children to grow and learn! I highly recommend it.
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November 2015 by Zarinah Taylor
Great childcare center
