A Word from Our Happy Parents
Jamie: Willow Tree Academy is an awesome place for children to learn and grow. They have done wonders for my grandchildren and they absolutely love the caring staff. I recommend them to anyone.
(2024)
Haley: This has been my only experience with a daycare with my only child. I am glad to have found Willow Tree and I always felt my son was cared for, safe, and learning new things. I have always felt that his best interests were kept at heart. He has attended since he was 6 months old and we are now leaving the school after 18 months of childcare, only because of a far move away. To anyone seeking childcare, I highly recommend shooting an email to Jen to get more information and a tour.
(2023)
Stephanie: Oh, how I love this program for my child!!! My son will be three, just moved up to pre-k, and just went on his first field trip. He has been in full time care for less than a year (in any daycare, he's had little experience) and was let go from a previous local center b/c they couldn't handle his "needs". My son has a speech delay, and it makes it hard for him to communicate. I would say within the first 6 weeks, my son started with new words, two-word sentences, and was able to communicate things SO much better. They really practiced and helped him. They took the time to talk to this speech therapist and learn from her ways to better help and include him. They have reached out to me to stay in the loop about his speech program, they are extremely hands-on and engaging. I love this program, and I wish we had found them sooner. We are due with our second January, and I will be more than comfortable trusting them with my newborn.
(2024)
Thorn: I've been a foster parent since 2017 and have had 2 kiddos receive their childcare here. One was from 11 months old until Preschool graduation, the other is now going on 17 months and has been there since about 3 months old. I've never had a bad experience.
What I have appreciated the most is the dedication I have observed to basing their care off of how a child's brain develops, and not on how is convenient for children to act. There also seems to be trauma-informed care. I have heard horror stories of other daycares where children in foster care come back from visits with biological parents, exhibit some behaviors because this is hard for them, and then are punished. I always felt as though the staff understood what my kiddos were going through, and that behaviors are signs that a child needs something, not an indication that they don't like you or that they are a "bad kid."
I know the management is also willing to make the difficult decision of letting a teacher know they are not the best fit for the school if they struggle in this area. There are several teachers at the school who have been there since before I started, and they are absolutely incredible. Their love for kids shows through in everything they do. They go the extra mile, like staying late to deep clean if a virus is going around.
Lastly, I'll say, I worked in several different daycares when I was younger, and it is HARD. Even on good days. I don't think enough people understand or acknowledge this. The parents that were appreciative and understanding made all the difference, and this is the kind of parent I hope to be for my kid's teachers. I wholeheartedly trust this school and appreciate them more than I can say.
(2024)
Melinda: My son has attended Willow Tree Academy for 3 years and sadly he has to leave to attend public school. I recommend Jen and her Willow Tree staff to anyone needing childcare at any age. Quality childcare and an educational preschool is a passion of Jen's and it shows. Thank you Willow Tree, Jen, Steph, Stephanie,TT, Kelly, Brittany, Latoya, Whitney and Haleigh for taking such good care of and loving Jason for the last 3 years. You all will be missed."
Alicia: The teachers and owner at Willow Tree are so caring. Every morning when we walked in the door, every single one of them greeted our babies by name. We are relocating and our boys will no longer be cared for here, but I highly recommend them."
Stephanie: My 2 year old has truly blossomed here at willow tree! I’ve seen a great improvement with his speech and his social skills (even when he has the terrible 2 tantrums). Ms. Lisa is so great with him and he loves her! He will light up and run to her door as soon as he sees her. The directors, Jennifer and Stephanie are wonderful ladies! Jennifer has been nothing but patient and accommodating and she truly loves all the kids that attend here. Stephanie Is so bright and bubbly and always the silver lining on a bad day! All of the teachers I have ran across are always super nice and polite and really love their jobs! I am so glad I found Willow Tree when I did!"
Olga: Willow Tree Academy, has amazing teachers.
They're very caring and nurturing. The owner is hands on and always available. Anytime my daughter misses a day, they call to check on her. The teachers are always engaged with the children. The staff are Always dedicated to the children. The facility is clean and affordable. I love the fact that I can trust Willow tree Academy with the most precious thing I have my daughter."
Michelle: For the past 4 months Willow Tree has been a second family to our foster girls. L wakes up in the morning talking about her teacher T.T.
A is treated like a princess in the infant classroom. I cannot thank all the staff enough for making this transition much easier. Love to you all!
Megan: Absolutely love Willow Tree and my two girls have so much fun and learn new things every day! I love taking home all the art work and reading their daily reports. Amazing school with an amazing staff!
Trisha: All of the staff have been wonderful and they treat my daughter amazingly! She never has a problem being dropped off. And i love that i can get random picture updates when they are doing new stuff.