Laurel Knowledge Beginnings

Way overpriced for what you getting.
Yes it’s in a convenient location for many people but the prices for this center do not seem in line with others in the area.
The center is also not the cleanest and they don’t even mix infant formula.

I am sad to come back to this review and demote its ranking from 4 to 2 stars.
Many things have changed in the past 6 – 7 months and with new management and some core teachers leaving, I think the center has lost its groove and has lost its edge among others in the area.
Tuition is one of the highest in the area and I truly do not believe the program supports the cost. We are actually moving our children to another one where those extra fun field trips, crafts and programs are included in the fee (and for a lower tuition rate).
I do have to say that my daughter, at 4, knows her sight words and basic addition and subtraction. I think the teachers make a huge difference and while some are rockstars, others are not.
I wish the school the best of luck as they find what works for them and hey– perhaps we’ll be back!
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My original review below
My daughter has been going here for just about a year, in the toddlers program. At the end of the day, we really like this school:
— she is learning a lot
— she is safe
— she has fun
It’s a great, friendly environment. Most of the teachers really do seem to sincerely care about the kids and like their jobs. Management recently had a big shift as some folks left, got promoted, etc etc but this current team seems to be sticking around.
It’s one of the pricier centers in the area, but at least they have lunch and snacks provided (some of the other area centers that are in the same price range don’t have meals provided: I can’t imagine getting breakfast, lunch and snack together for my kids every day!)
They also have some extra activities which are fun, but are an additional fee. It’s a little frustrating, as I feel we are already paying so much and should have those kinds of things included whenever possible. They do some art projects here and there.
Communication to parents is getting better but planning could probably be a little more efficiently handled for daily happenings (good and bad), as well as big events like the recent Halloween Parade and even the Holiday show and Graduation. (I would love it if they sent pictures home!)
This daycare center is great but I don’t think they go above and beyond in terms of services or care for the children. I may say that only because our former center was truly incredible so perhaps we just got spoiled with all of the updates, pictures, logistically smooth center events, the free extra fun things offered, stable staff, fair pricing…
At the end of the day we truly are happy here and feel like our daughter is in good, trusted hands when we drop her off each day, which is the most important thing. I would definitely recommend others send their children to Knowledge Beginnings for a good foundation on learning and socialization.
(ps: they do accept credit cards, but only Discover)
(pps: I am 99.99% positive none of the pictures on this profile is the actual Laurel location; rather corporate stock photos)