Hickory Grove Early Learning

They WILL NOT show you video footage of your own child if something happens to them . Tara is very rude and inconsiderate & will not have your child’s best interest ! After complaints from my 3 year old about a teacher whose class she just moved up to I asked to view interactions with the teacher and my child on the camera was told I could and then 2 hours later received a message saying that parents aren’t allowed to view cameras that she looked and nothing happened . When threatening to call the police and Dcf to investigate the situation Tara said “ you can just take them out of the daycare” I recorded this phone call as well . I took them out immediately and contacted police and Dcf . Don’t send your children where they aren’t wanted .

I want to start out by saying that I not only am a mom 4, but I am also a former kindergarten teacher so I feel I have a unique perspective. The preschool I had previously used was full, so I decided on Hickory Grove. I was a little hesitant of a school I wasn’t familiar with to send my youngest to for VPK, but all I can say is wow! The time, attention, communication, high standards, extra-curricular offerings, accommodations, data analyzing, social-emotional development, teacher quality…it’s all there. The teachers and assistants put their heart into their work and it shows. They are patient, attentive, and truly care about each child’s growth. I’ve see such amazing progress in my child’s confidence, communication skills, and love for learning. The director, Ms. Howard, is always in the classroom helping, observing, and consistently updates parents. I always feel informed about my child’s progress through regular updates, photos, their app, and open discussions with teachers - getting verbal communication every single day from your child’s teacher is top tier. The staff is friendly, professional, and dedicated to creating a positive experience for both kids and parents. I highly recommend Hickory Grove to any parent looking for a loving, educational, and engaging environment for their little one. My daughter will go to kindergarten prepared and ready and it’s all thanks to the dedication of Hickory Grove. Send your littles here!

My kids have been going to Hickory Grove all together of 6 years. Both of them are now gifted students at Charles E. Bennett. The director at Hickory Grove is amazing. Her staff is extremely well certified in teaching the kids and making sure they are learning to be respectful alongside becoming ready to go to elementary school. It is a shame we don’t appreciate our teachers more for spending the amount of time they do teaching our children. They definitely should be paid more. Thank you to all the staff and director of Hickory Grove Early Learning. Keep doing what you are doing.

Went here for a tour with my wife and we instantly felt the awkwardness. Things just felt too forced and the teachers did not look to happy. First impressions are everything and we decided to trust our gut instinct and not enroll our children.