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Jahleen LeBeau
Sep 4, 2025
Upon arrival for my first day providing ABA services at The Growing years I was welcomed by Ms. Zenobia who’s uplifting character immediately made me feel welcomed. I was brought into the classroom which I would be working in and showed around. Ms. Tameka explained in great detail all of the information I needed to know about my client. She was very knowledgeable of her students and I observed her handling classroom procedures with great care. Ms. Skyla was also in the classroom who is equally as welcoming and kind hearted. I also noted several classroom art works displayed on the walls, cleanliness of the classroom, and I especially appreciated the open environment this center offers. I. am looking forward to continue providing services with in this center. It seems to be a wonderful place.
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Paris Sharpe
Aug 6, 2025
We’ve had a wonderful experience at The Growing Years! Our oldest started during the height of COVID, and as a nervous parent, the camera access gave me so much peace of mind. I always felt connected and reassured knowing I could peek in and see how my child was doing throughout the day.
The curriculum is strong, and the teachers clearly care about the kids. They’re warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth. I’ve seen so much development in both of my children, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
The center also does a great job planning engaging activities, especially for the older children, keeping them excited and learning every day. We’re so grateful for the care and support both of our kids received here, it really is a special place.
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Lamont Tyson
Aug 4, 2025
Hello everyone,
We are so thrilled to finally share our heartfelt experience with The Growing Years Early Childcare Education Center in Burlington, NC.
My wife and I are older parents—we had our first baby during the height of COVID. She’s what you’d call a “COVID baby.” Like many new parents, we were cautious, nervous, and eager to find a place that felt not only safe but nurturing. When our daughter started at Growing Years at just nine months old, we had no idea how deeply this center would impact our lives.
From the very beginning, the love and care they poured into our daughter was unmistakable. This wasn’t just a daycare—it was a second home. The staff caught her very first steps—a moment we’ll never forget. They’ve been there through every milestone, and now, incredibly, she’s about to graduate and head into elementary school.
What sets Growing Years apart is something that’s rare in childcare today: consistency and love. There’s hardly any staff turnover here, and that’s not a coincidence. The leadership takes care of their teachers and caregivers, and that care trickles down to every child who walks through their doors. The result? A team that’s experienced, passionate, and truly connected to your child’s development.
As parents, security and communication were top priorities. Growing Years delivers on both. Their camera system allows you to check in any time, giving you peace of mind throughout the day. And when those inevitable bumps and scrapes happen (as they do with young kids), their communication is prompt and thoughtful. They’ll call, email, and even sit down with you face-to-face to ensure you understand what happened and how it was handled. That level of transparency and compassion is unmatched.
We now have two children at The Growing Years. Our son currently attends, and he receives the same love, structure, and joyful learning experience that helped our daughter thrive. If you visit the center, stroll down the wall of fame—you’ll find our daughter’s photo there. It’s not just a picture. It’s a symbol of our family’s deep connection to this place and its people.
We wholeheartedly recommend The Growing Years to any parent looking for a center rooted in compassion, high-quality education, and a true sense of community. This is more than a childcare center. This is the foundation for a lifetime of learning and love.
With gratitude,
The Tysons ❤️
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Jessica Clohosey
Jul 25, 2025
I was very disappointed in our tour. The woman who gave us the tour rushed us. She didn’t ask my name or my babies name. Didn’t care anything about us just went through her pitch on the daycare. None of the teachers even waved hello. (They could see and hear us we were maybe 5 feet away). We were not allowed to step in the classrooms, or see the outside. They maybe spent 10 min rushing me through the building, talking so fast I couldn’t even see what she was talking about and seemed to not care about us at all.
For someone who was about to enroll my 2 children there for $2800 a month, I would think they would care a little bit more. The fact they didn’t even say hi to my baby I was holding was shocking. I did call and complain about my tour but I feel like if they don’t even put on a nice face for the parents they won’t treat your kids kindly either.
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Emily Theriault
Mar 2, 2018
Our family is extremely pleased with our son's experience at The Growing Years. Our son loves to go to "school". The staff is caring, professional, knowledgeable and diverse. We placed our son at TGY when he was 2 years old, after having horrible issues with a past childcare facility. So, we were extremely cautious in where we placed him. A year and a half later we are still just as happy and will place our daughter in the infant room in November.
The director, Ms. Kathleen, is personable, accessible, extremely responsive and makes an earnest attempt to know her staff, families and children. Our son's teachers are wonderful and he speaks fondly of them. The teachers are pleasant, energetic and well-trained in child development. We love the daily communication from our son's teachers. We receive feedback on his eating habits, behavior/moods, instructional goals, what he experienced during the day, and special notes from the teachers. Our son is safe and happy, which is exactly what we were looking for in his care. We like that our son has access to extracurricular activities as well, by far he enjoys the weekly music sessions the best.
We are so grateful that we made the switch to the TGY!