Best Family Day Care Service Springfield Near Me

Keri Dirksen: All around a great place to be! Definitely love Mrs. Sharon and the way that she teaches.

sarah barness: Miss Denise has been so great with our daughter. She is always excited to come to daycare and sad when she has to leave. My husband and I love what she does with the kids. She has had so much fun learning and playing with her new friends. We are very pleased with how Our daughter has grown. Miss Denise is also super kind and she cares about every kid at her daycare. She always messages me when something is going on with our daughter and she will also send pictures throughout the day which is great for me to see while I am at work! We are so grateful for her.

Wendy Rix: Mrs. Denise has been great help for Leon and me. We first got my stepson when we couldn't understand him at all and he wasn't potty trained. She helped us figure out what he was saying and helped us get him potty trained. Now he is talking better and he is potty trained. It's taken 2 years but he is so much better now. Lil owls has been the best thing for all of us. Thank you Mrs. Denise for all the help and support.

shawn Morgan: Denise is the best. She started Lil Owls from the ground up and made it her own. My youngest is always so excited to tell me what he learned today. I would highly recommend her to any of my friends

Tika Joy: We absolutely love Ms. Denise! Shes the only provider we have used since our son was born. Every day he comes home with lessons and activities from the day, she has taught him so much in preparing him to start school. We just couldn't be happier with the attention and care she has provided over the years.

Ashley Moore: My child had been with Denise since he was 10 months old. Would ever imagine him being in someone else’s care! She makes sure the children are safe and she makes each day fun and exciting! She is the best!!!

Vince Moore: My son has been at Lil Owl's with Denise since he was 10 months old. My wife and I wouldn't trust him with anyone else. She is caring and and she plans and does so many different activities with the kids . She makes each kid feel special!

Dylan Cave: We love it! My wife and I absolute adore having our daughter apart of this daycare! She has so much fun and looks forward to going everyday!

Vanessa Thibodeaux: After calling 95 different daycares around Springfield and numerous interviews we finally decided on Denise. She is amazing with our son. He is not a people person so for him to sit in her lap and play day one is absolutely incredible. Little man now has to be bribed to leave daycare. If more people were like Denise the world would be a better place.

Deb Howard: By far the best daycare I've ever had the pleasure of being around!! My granddaughter absolutely loves it and Ms. Denise!!

Taylor Nicholson: My kids went there for several years probably past what they needed to just because they loved going and I trusted Denise. My boys learned a lot, enjoyed going, and there is always activities and parties or themes that keep it exciting for the kids. Denise was amazing. I've recommended her to friends, family and customers of mine without hesitation.

Ryan Ruddle: My son has attended this childcare almost exclusively since an infant. For a good reason. Denise is spectacular with the children. Everyday is full of activities, he brings home tons of art/lessons daily, i couldn't be happier. He's formed a stong bond that will be missed when he goes to school next year.

Melissa Dod: She is literally the most accommodating, genuine, caring person I could ask for to watch my kiddos. She taught them and made sure they did their school work not to mention she has cute activities for them to do!

Sara Turner: Absolutely the best daycare I could ever sent my kids too ❤️❤️❤️ We love It so much!!!

Teddy Davis: Great place, I drop my kids off and pick them up daily and never a day were they wanna leave, they love it there. I hope there's room for our new lil addition 😁😎

Ryan Watson: My son loves to go here for daycare. I’ll never take him out! He always talks about how he had fun and tells me what he learned everyday and also loves his pals up there.

C Lowe: Ms. Denise the owner of Lil Owls childcareIs amazing! Educated, kind, caring, fun, great daily schedules with lots of variety in crafts, dress up, outside play when weather allows, very clean facility, great meals & snacks! Our granddaughter has really been enjoying being a Lil Owl!! I love how we can see what’s going on with kids via Facebook, and Ms. Denise is great at responding back quickly as well.

Jordan Coleman: Our daughter absolutely loves Denise and Lil Owls! She asks to go on the days she is off and is so excited to get there each time. They keep the kids busy with lots of fun, educational activities, music, and exercise! Everything is very clean and well kept! HIGHLY recommend!

Ben G: My daughter has been going to Denise at Lil Owls for 3 years now.My daughter and I both love it!Denise always takes time to have special projects whether science or art or making stuff for the current holiday.Communication with Lil Owls about the daily happening of your child is also excellent!

Jonathan Matthews: Character recommendation: Denise is just wonderful and trustworthy. I would recommend her daycare to ANYONE looking for a dependable, loving, attentive daycare in the Springfield area.

Tina Scott: My mom passed away recently and I got her phone for Christmas, this is actually Terra Reichardt, not Tina Scott.I can not stress enough how much I love this daycare. My son went here for quite a while and even though I screwed it up, I will never forget how good this place was to my family. We miss you guys, hope all is well

Michael Peine: I really wouldn't recommend this place! My son went there for little over a year, and this place closes SO much! Not even exaggerating, in the year we were there, they closed for a total of 3 months! If the owner wants to dispute this I'd be more than happy to provide pictures for every time they closed.The price was decent when we started but within the year we were there they raised the price by $100 a week and had plans to even higher in the future. But that price had little to no reflection on the facility itself. Yes they installed new floors ( which they closed for 3 weeks, but doing it a week at a time so you wouldn't known when your child would be returning) the place is very outdated. The front door doesn't even latch.The staff seemed alright to me. I never felt like my son was in danger. This place just can't stay open. If you want consistent child care, THIS. PLACE . ISN'T .FOR .YOU

Mariah Richardson: This is not a review on the daycare itself but a review of the owner Brenda. Her and her husband are incredibly rude, disrespectful and aggressive. I would not trust them with my kids or my nieces/nephews. Very argumentative and not a trait to have as a business owner.

Erin Wylie: We used this daycare for a couple of foster kiddos. The daycare was so understanding and flexible with the kids' ever changing needs and schedule. They saved me more than once after forgetting extra clothes or forgetting to leave a car seat so the kiddos could be picked up by someone else for a family visit. We also went away for a week, and the family that kept our kids had several of their own - the staff came out and got the kids from the car for that week so that our friend wouldn't have to bring five kids in with her just to drop our girls off. They went above and beyond, and we recommend them!

Alyssa Luttjohann: I toured this place a few months ago and it was nasty inside. It was overall chaotic and unorganized. While we were asking the director, or whatever she was, questions she kept getting on her phone and not paying attention to us. She wasnt even wearing shoes. While looking at the infant room one of the ladies picked up a baby by his arm. There is no way I would trust this place with my daughter.

Ashley Devine: I just have to say that enrolling my daughter here was a big step for us. As I was a stay home mom for my older two kiddos and she was with a private sitter or grandma for the first 2 years. We had just lost our infant at a couple months old and I was terrified to allow a stranger to care for any of my kiddos after what we had been through. Especially with her having sensory needs. When I toured, I expressed all of my concerns we really got to know the staff that was still there that evening. Christine was more than helpful and understanding. They have allowed my little girl her assisted devices to help with her sensory needs. My older kiddos go with when we drop her off and pick her up and the staff acknowledges them by name. Brenda nor Christine have ever hesitated to ask for clarification in caring for our child. Each time there has even been an incident, I always receive pictures along with a full explanation of how it all happened. Of course, a couple incidents have been due to retaliation of my daughter's actions and they have corrected her behavior appropriately and I have never been so pleased. We have seen so much growth in her. She loves to go to "school" like her older brother and sister. She talks about teaching her friends to be nice and showing them how to be nice. She is officially interested in potty training full time and does really well with it. It has helped us in keeping her in routine. I stopped by today to drop off payment for next week and she saw me through the window. Of course they let me in to see her and give her a kiss. On Fridays my fiance picks her up "early" due to weekly therapy. Her teacher helped me in explaining that he would be there soon to pick her up and what they had planned between the time I left and when he would pick her up. I cannot thank this group of ladies enough for assisting our family through these changes and growth.

Whitney Ryan: Very gross daycare. I toured the other day and I wouldn't put my dog in this daycare. It's not clean at all and it stunk horribly. When I walked in I could hear the lady screaming at a kid saying lay down then there's a room by the door going outside and the kid was napping by the glass door. Very unsafe place. Don't put your kids in here! I'd put 0 stars if I could.

Melissa McCormick: If you need daycare in a pinch this works, it's not longterm. The owner is always wrapped up in drama as to why the staff left, she's overly friendly with them, she knew a teacher was pursuing my child's father and dating him while keeping her and this was't disclosed for months. Huge safety hazzard and conflict of interest, and my child was home daily with bites and scratches. Our child now flourishes where she is now and has learned a ton!UpdatedIt's unfortunate the owner believes people sit around trying to spam her. I left a 100% truthful review. I have reported her responses accusing me of spamming when I don't own spam accounts that is in fact libel. Funny spam positives are 100 accepted. Something seems fishy I wouldn't put it past her writing fake ones to try and prove a point after reading her comments on every negative. There are never apologies for how things are ran or done improperly. I posted my review with my account I see no reason for fake accounts. Best of luck and truly good wishes that eventually they turn it all around. I do believe they have good intentions but so much other things pull them away from what is important.

spam me: Toxic place! They can’t keep updated on payments, the owner only responds to save face and twist things, most the employees that have left complained about her being “difficult “ explains the turnover. Don’t waste your time. Glad we left when we did.

Dennis Baker: I worked there only reason I left was due to medical.You can not find an awesome boss like Brenda she gets right in there and works wherever she is needed you don't find that in every boss. If you to talk she is there to listen. She knows each child by name.I miss working for her she was a blessing to work with and for.

Destiny Smith: I have worked for Brenda for 1 1/2 years now. I absolutely think this is an amazing place, the kids are great. Brenda is an amazing boss. She is helpful to parents, and staff. She buys all the groceries for breakfast, lunch and snack it's all healthy good state approved meals. We cook and prepare all the food for the kids. She also provides coffee, water, snacks and juice for parents and kids to have as they leave the center to head home. I have worked for other centers before this place has the others beat by far.

Carrie Cosgrove: This daycare is the best run daycare that I have ever seen. The food is fresh. The babies receive pureed food. No jarred. The employees are great too.

Melissa Gambriel: I love Brenda. She cares so much for every child in her care . She will go above and beyond for your children.

Emily Mottl: The owner of this fine establishment has had all three of my daughters in her care for many years and there is no one I trust more to put others first, to do the right thing even when it is difficult, and to make all her choices in the best interest of the children in her care. She is a very tough employer because she expects her employees to do the same so any negative reviews here are probably sparked by the fact that although she’s lovely and hassle free for the parents she will lower her very excellent standard of care of no one especially an employee charged with caring for children. Brenda for PRESIDENT!

Rhonda Rhoads: One of my favorite things about WFG is the small town, family feel. I have made so many friends with the staff since choosing this daycare in fall of 2018. I was so worried about sending my daughter to a daycare in a bigger town. I was afraid my daughter would just get lost in the sea of children. But my daughter has been taken care of so well. She is 10 months old and she has never cried when I dropped her off. I feel like that alone says all I need to know really. In fact, she gets so excited when I get her out of her carseat every morning. She starts smiling so big and waving at everyone as we walk the halls to her snuggle bunnies room. Sometimes I feel like she is waving at the building itself too! 😂The staff is so caring and understanding. Of course they are not perfect. No person or system is! But if you ever have a problem I know for a fact if you discuss your concerns with Brenda she will take care of them as soon as humanly possible. I have sat and nursed my daughter and have seen and heard parents and staff come to Brenda with complaints, concerns, questions, advice, or just to chit chat!! That woman is one of the most amazing people I have met. She has so much on her plate, both professionally and personally, but I have seen her handle it like a champ many times over. She takes care of business and balances all the day to day tasks along with the problems of scheduling (sick teachers, teachers with classes or meetings not related to work or dr appts etc), kids biting or acting out, having breakdowns, or other accidents. Or the rare times where a teacher just doesn't do their job. She handles all that so professionally and with the safety of our children being the number one concern!I have and will continue to recommend WFG to friends, new parents, uber/Lyft drivers, and my customers at work! I have even had friends switch from other daycares to WFG. And their only regret is that they waited so long to switch! I could honestly go on and on and on about Brenda and Kristine and the rest of the staff at WFG. But I dont think anyone wants to read a message that long. Cause if you have kids, you probably don't have the time! 😂I love WFG and I will be so sad the day Rheya doesn't attend there!These are a few of the pictures I have received from daycare. They always update me after a change of clothes, an incident, or if she just isn't acting like her normal self. Makes me feel more involved, like I am not away from her 6-9 hours every single day!Thank you Brenda and Staff! We love you and appreciate everything you do for everyone!

Terri Cain: We are new to WFG and the change from our previous center is amazing! The place we came from was larger and the whole youre just a number was evident. WFG is so personal and the ladies are all so sweet! The three things I love about WFG are: they literally text you about everything and I mean everything. My childs belongings weekly, inventory if my childs diapers/wipes. I could go on and on. Second-they have the sweetest employees. My child has already bonded with them. Third-they're menu is awesome, very healthy and they even have snacks for the kids to take home at pick up. Thats so cool bc it helps my child be happy enough for me to get dinner ready without giving them having a tantrum for food the minute we get home. We are super excited to be here! Thanks WFG!

Lesley Johnson: My son has adhd and can be handful to manage they exceeded my expectations with him .Will definitely use not only through summer but during the school year when needed

Christinia Ward: I worked here for 5 months. This was my first daycare job and I must say I loved it, I loved working with the kids they always made my day! Brenda was AWESOME and helped me a lot. My daughter attended the daycare since I was working there and the staff for the babies were so awesome with my daughter she was always so excited to be there and loved the staff. I still go to take my nephew to daycare and all the kids run up and give me hugs. The staff there is awesome and worked very good with the kids.Now to speak on the past reviews that people are saying their kids were always bit or hurt I can say that they are kids and they are going to be hurt sometimes it happens with kids they are going to come home with bumps and bruises and scrapes, like I said they are kids. Brenda is very good at sending the parents updates about the children and ALWAYS reporting the accidents! I'd recommend this daycare to anyone! Definitely miss the daycare and the kids but it was time for me to be a stay at home mother I have a 7 month old and didnt want to miss her steps!~BRENDA ROCKS!!

sherry mosley: My grandson has been attending this center for a very long time. I am always notified of accidents. (Not surprising when kids are playing) when he has bad days the stage helps him process his feeling in a positive manner. I have come in during nap time and witness several teachers patting backs and rocking children. Children with special needs are not just kicked out because they are “bad” they help them to redirect. Perfect maybe not but perfect for us!

patience thomas: My son has been going here since January the staff here is wonderful always friendly. Brenda and Christine are awesome ladies with big hearts who will work with you and will do what they can to help you. This is a great place my son absolutely loves it here.

Rusty Williams: I wish zero stars was option! The current director is absolutely horrible!!!!

Michelle Glick: This is our second time sending our kids to this childcare center. They are a family school and we love it and all the people involved. It’s a place where families can grow and connect with other families. Also I chose to send our youngest again because not once have I had to worry or wonder if my child is in good hands. They have great and easy ways to keep open communication. Though these age groups are young, they are also wonderful at helping kiddos meet their developmental milestones. We love it here!

Shannon Holt: My daughter has been going here since she was 12 weeks old and we've had a very positive experience the last two years!

wendy Allen: This place is so accommodating if your child fits the mold. Speaking of mold; a therapist that went in to see my child said there was mold in their home made playdough that the kids were playing with. The staff is not well trained in child development.

Rob Reid: Positive:ValueWe love the daycare and the staff.Jenny,Melody, and especially Kalafornia.I really appreciate the job they do. Thank you ladies

Kimberly Shinn-Brown: Both of my boys attended Messiah Lighthouse CFDC from the time they were 12 weeks old until they transitioned to Kindergarten. We had a tremendously positive experience. I can't say enough good things about Ms. Melody and Ms. Allane in the infant-toddler classroom!

Jackie Cossano: Lady that answered the phone was rude and snobby.

nayte bostick: The only place I would ever entrust my sons welfare in period

Mike E.: I picked up my son from here with a full diaper weekly. This is the only time he had problems with diaper rash. Would not recommend to anyone.

Samantha Reynolds: I considered her like 5 years ago, and someone told me about her again. So I decided to revisit it. But after seeing the reviews and the responses to the reviews. I think 90% of yall would probably click back and decide nevermind. When I met her 5 years ago. The whole thing was very strange. When I showed up she said I never confirmed meeting her, which I did do. We set an exact time and she sent me the address. The dynamic inside with the kids was very odd. It felt very neglectful and gave me a really bad gut feeling. As a mom, you always trust your instincts. When I left, I never talked to her again. Bet she responds with a nasty sparky comment. I'm just posting constructive criticism. Take it and do what you will.

Michelle Wells: I would and have recommended Angie’s Giggles to anyone and everyone. This daycare has the best of both worlds; the comfort, flexibility, passion, love, and understanding that an in home provides/ also the structure, safety, knowledge, and stability that a facility provides. Angie and her entire family/workers are the best.When we started with Angie I was a newly single mom and just stepping back into the work force. She reassured me constantly about the care of my kids. She was very understanding with my constant texts and calls checking on my kids. She was flexible and understanding when my hours and schedules changed. Lastly everyone involved was very helpful to continue the schedule and educational routines I had in place as to not shock the kids more than life changes already had done.I stopped in randomly every chance I had to spend time with my kids and I never, I repeat never, saw any red flags or things that shouldn’t be happening. We as a family love Mrs. Angie, her family, and her staff!

Jared Mchugh: We took our son to Angie's. He loved it there and we never once had any problems with him going there. We only took him out so he could go to the same place his older brother goes for his before and after school care. Highly recommend Angie.

Sarah Graham: When my kids were younger, they came to Angie’s. She was a life saver for me. I was a single mom working odd hours with a lot of overtime. Angie was there all hours of the day or night for me! I never had to worry about them because I knew she was taking great care of my children. I have recommended her since and I will continue to recommend her in the future! Great daycare provider with a very loving family!!!

Tuesday Perry: Sent one question about daycare. Showed they seen it (like they opened the message), never replied and I found this completely unprofessional.Edit I definitely did send a message, but because you want to call me out as a liar, I'll lower it!!! Thanks and YOU have a blessed day. Maybe show some courtesy to potential customers.

Brandy Page: I dont normally leave reviews but unfortunately i havent heard back from Angie since my kiddo and there family got sick. Response times are lacked i would say. My child did seem to enjoy going over to the home and she was accommodating to times. Not many hiccups aside from a communication error and one of the associates putting a diaper instead of pullups from her bag. Id say id recommend her shes a nice person.The reason we arent using the services anymore is only because We had an issue with my child getting sick and with notice of her not having a fever per a doctor... was told by her she couldnt come back till the spots from the fever dissapeared which took 7 days.. Even though she wasnt contagious. Then she was on vacation for a week after that week. So we put 250 into the sitter and got a few hours of watch time plus lost almost 200 more dollars for the other half having to take off work so things worked out with my job. So i put in notice of switching to drop ins instead of full time since thats alot of money to put out.. There family got sick with 3 other things so wasnt going to send my kiddo over there and wasnt going to just blow away 500$ for the month for my kid not to be watched and being i get paid every 2 weeks informed that it would have to wait the following paycheck. Got 1 message back about going back to work even though family is still passing the sickness and said i wasnt gonna send her over till they got better.. Informed to let me know when everyone wasnt sick anymore .. Sent a message back about doing a last min drop in not long after and never heard back so didnt bother to continue services.Other than that happening i mean over all shes a nice person and didnt have any issues with her .. And my kid always seemed to have a good time... Aside from the amount of people in the personal home and the drinking on the saturdays (not in the daycare) from picking my kiddo up i didnt see much problem. (weekends i get people are chill and do there things in there own home and such but some may not like that environment for there children.)

Eric Kostron: What a wonderful family owned business. A selfless family with so much love. Great job. I'm pleased to be apart of y'all.

Chrissy Coleman: Angie is amazing, I've taken my son there for a couple of years and I just started taking my newborn daughter to her. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my kids. We're so blessed to have Angie!

Kristie Webb: Weather you remember me or not does not negate that there is emotional and physical abuse in your care. So you can make comments like you dont know me but it does not change my rating. I noticed all your negative ratings sounds exactly like what my niece experienced there and you just turn the Blame on the reviewers. That in itself shows what kind of unprofessional person you are. Also everyone can see the good reviews on here are fake accounts.

Crystal Sappington: Angie goes out of her way to accommodate schedule changes and family needs. She's willing to work with you. Honest and trustworthy family. She loves every kid as her own she's very caring and is there at any time. She deserves all the respect I can give her, I dont know what we would do without her. My girls have attended here for 4 years now, and they love her and her family.

Whitney Badendick: Honest trustworthy loving caring selfless family. My girls have attended here for 3 years now. Love!

angie Bond: I just called and had a child answer the phone to tell me his mom was in the office. I could hear a baby screaming the entire time while talking to the little boy. He then hung up on me. Definitely crossing this one off the list!

Amber Ledbetter: Fine place but sometimes unreliable. I don't take my kids there, but my partner takes his boy there, and they will sometimes not be open for the most random reasons, or they'll come in late, without any warning. My partner has almost lost his job because of this. If I hadn't been there to intervene and help meet him at work to pick up his son to drive him back to the daycare, he would have ended up being extremely late to work. (Keep in mind, I also had to miss work to do this on unpaid leave, so we lost money. This isn't just a minor inconvenience.)And, we get that people make mistakes, but there is never an apology. You're met with excuses. It's never their fault. They always try to push it off on circumstances or you or whatever. (When he finally got a hold of her 15 minutes before he needed to be at work, which is a 30 minute drive, she claimed to be just around the corner and asked why he hadn't tried to call her. He told her he had 4 times, and it went straight to voicemail. She said her phone must have been off. She offered to meet him at work, but there was literally no way she could have made it across town in 15 minutes. I drove a half hour out of the way to meet him at work, so he could get there on time, picked up his son, drive him another 30 minutes out of the way back to the daycare, and had almost an hour drive home, so I could get ready for work and be late... When I got there, instead of apologizing to me, she made more excuses about how he didn't let her know the night before that he'd be early... he literally drops him off every day before 5:30... usually 5 minutes early. She got there no earlier than a quarter til 6... Sooo, just more excuses and no apology.)This would be different, if it was afirst time offense, but it's not... She's the only 24 hour daycare in town for the most part, but we work super early now, and he really only needs a daycare 2 to 3 days a week, so I think we'll be shopping around. This was pretty much the last straw for us...EDIT: I'm lowering my review, since Angie has been posting reviews herself to try to boost her rating, and even though we haven't taken my guy's son there in over a year, she still sends nasty texts, telling us to take down our review... He had to block her phone number from texting him just this past month. Very unprofessional.Also, she used her review to try and smear my own responsibility, saying I didn't lose much money, he never gave a set schedule, and I need to learn to deal with a man with kids. I have two sons that I arrange care with my relatives, so I don't have to deal with this kind of drama. My guy DID have a schedule that changed, but it only changed every 6 months, and he let her know a month before schedule change every time. He never worked extra days... Sometimes, he would take time off, or his son would be with his mom, but he never had Angie take him on days other than the schedule he provided. The day I had to take off work beforehand, I missed out on about $50 of pay, which may not seem like a lot to her, but as a single mom with 2 kids, that's a lot of groceries.I don't appreciate the level of professionalism (or lack thereof) displayed by this business. I understand that it's a difficult job to do, but, if it can't be handled properly, maybe she shouldn't be doing it...

Ayres Ryder: If you want an experienced mom to watch your kids this is a good place to take them. Moms helping moms