Hayley C.

29 Jan

“As a first time mom I was scared and nervous, but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. They made everyone feel welcomed, loved, cared for, heard, and most importantly like a big happy family.”

I enrolled my daughter Makenna at The PlayPlace in March of 2020. She was 18 months old, and excited. I was so nervous and worried as any first time mom would be. I soon realized I didn’t have to be. Her teachers Ticha and Kelsey soon made my worries go away. They helped her adjust to school life. I would get updates of her playing in the mud,paint,sand, climbing all over, playing dress up and pretend. She was being a kid and learning all in one. Before I knew it she was coming home telling me sentences about her day and her friends at school. She moved up to the toddler room where she had Cheryl as her teacher. she was nervous to be in a new room and be with new kids but that didn’t last long because shortly after she knew she was still safe and in good hands with Cheryl. Cheryl became her best friend. Cheryl helped her with potty training, saying no in a nice way to friends who aren’t being nice, got her to try new things, and much more. She was with Cheryl the longest. Cheryl knew how to be calm, kind, loving to every kid, and to make every kid feel so special. Makennas next step at The PlayPlace was the biggest step yet. She went to there first Kindergarten class. Kimmy was her new teacher and she had new friends in class. She was excited to have a new adventure. Kimmy had lesson plans that helped them play and still learn how they have been learning this whole time. Kimmy made fun activities like, grocery store, where they learned all about what it took to run a grocery store. They went on a field trip to the grocery store and were able to see it all first hand and ask questions. That was one of many different ways Kimmy made kindergarten fun for them. That was Makennas last step with The PlayPlace because she then was turning 6 years old and had to go to first grade. As a first time mom I was scared and nervous, but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. They made everyone feel welcomed, loved, cared for, heard, and most importantly like a big happy family. I plan to have my second go to there school as well. I will forever recommend and praise this school. I can go on and on about them.