I highly recommend Ivy Kids ELC of Long Meadow Farms to any parent, but especially to those parents who have children with special needs. My son, Aries, was born as a micropreemie and for the first two years of his life, I kept him in isolation due to his medical fragility. In addition to his status as a preemie, he was also diagnosed with many medical challenges including cerebral palsy. When the time came to select a daycare for him, finding a campus that would embrace him for who he is and not view him as a "burden" was naturally a priority. Thanks to my colleague, Rebecca Farnham, we found the perfect fit. Not only was my son welcomed with open arms, but the staff continues to amaze me with how much effort they put in to making sure that he is included in every activity and that his needs are accommodated. They even allow him to receive his therapy services on campus during the school day - a privilege that their local area competitors DO NOT offer. When my son wakes up every morning and I ask him if he is "ready to go to school," he always gives me the brightest smile because he knows he is going somewhere he is loved and adored. And that is not just an assumption, it is a proven fact. Over the Labor Day weekend, when Aries was hospitalized for a medical emergency, Darius, the director, not only FaceTimed us to check on both of us, but he also shared with us the dozens of messages of prayers that were exchanged between the entire campus personnel for Aries to get well. And when Aries returned to campus that next week, he was welcomed with so much love and the most thoughtful Get Well card. These actions that were taken completely outside of work hours prove that the hearts of the staff are in the right place and that although they are in the business of children, the children are their top priority.

My daughter had always been watch by family until she was two and we decided we needed to put her into school. As an educator myself my priorities in a daycare were her safety and the curriculum. We have gotten both of those with Ivy kids. My daughter’s first day of school she was greeted by name, as a parent dropping her kid off for the first time, this simple extra step made me feel like my child was in good hands. It’s been a year since that day and over that year I have witnessed my daughter’s growth both educationally and socially. Ivy Kids has become a safe place for my child to learn and grow. She comes home excited to tell me about her day and how much she loves her teachers. I got nervous when a new director was coming in so his first day I watched the cameras like a hawk. What I saw was Mr. Darius in my child’s classroom dancing on the carpet with the kids. This was all I needed to see how much he cared about his job and his students. Recently I have also decided to put my special needs son into Ivy Kids. For all you special needs parents you know how hard it can be to let go and change your child’s environment. My son is developmentally delayed and I had lots of concerns about where he would fit in. Everyone at Ivy Kids has been amazing at allowing me to put him in the class he is developmentally ready for. Knowing that the staff not only knows my kids but loves and cares about their growth has been the biggest payoff. I would recommend Ivy Kids Long Meadow Farms to any potential family.

We started at Ivy with our oldest child this past summer and she loves going and really enjoys the teachers! I recently put our 3 month old in Ivy and the staff and director made the transition very smooth for us and our son. We really have nothing but great things to say about Ivy Kids Long meadow! I feel great returning to work knowing they are being cared for in a safe and fun environment.

We love Ivy Kids Long Meadows! We have been going for a little over two months now. We moved from another Ivy Kids in Cypress. We decided to stay in the Ivy Kids because we know the curriculum is wonderful. My son’s academic/social/emotional development has greatly increased after being at Ivy. Ana (the Director) really has the best staff. They all seem to love our children so much. Anytime I call with a question/concern they immediately answer it for me. I’ve never had any issues with my kids. The cameras are great and it’s nice to see my children thriving there! The teachers are amazing! Even though I’d love to be home with them, I feel that they are receiving the best care at Ivy Kids LMF.

I’ve had nothing but great experiences with Ivy Kids. My son has been there since he was 6 months old and he’s now almost 4 years old. He enjoys going to school everyday and learning the awesome curriculum! He loves the director Mr. Darius and all his teachers. Mr. Darius is always kind, informative and is attentive to any concerns we may have. We couldn’t ask for a better school for our son!!