A Word from Our Happy Parents

Latrice: My son has been here since he was three months old, and during one of the hardest times of my life, this place became more than daycare it became family. Jennifer, the director, is the most hands on director I’ve ever experienced and always goes out of her way to fix any concerns. She truly loves all of the kids!

My child's teacher, Mrs. Lisa Manders is truly a Godsend! The time, patience, and dedication she has poured into my child is unmatched. She worked with him consistently and refused to believe he was delayed, and because of that belief and hard work, he went from non-verbal to verbal. She deserves all her flowers for the lifelong impact she’s made on my child and our family.

The entire staff is amazing and deeply invested. If you’re looking for a daycare where your child is truly loved and believed in, this is it!
(January 2026)

Megan: Willow Tree has been such a blessing to our family! Staff takes the time to get to know our family, and greets us with a smile and hello every morning! I feel comfortable voicing any concerns to teachers and directors at any time! We have been so thankful for the teachers that our daughter and son have had at Willow Tree, too! The emphasis on hands on learning is outstanding, and we love seeing pictures of all of the fun our daughter has each day! We are beyond thankful for this facility!
(February 2025)

K J: I always feel my child is truly cared for. Every teacher, regardless of what class they lead knows my kid and welcomes him in the mornings.
(January 2025)

Shannon: My little man has had the best time! They welcomed him with open arms and he absolutely loves his teachers. They have been nothing but accommodating with all his little needs. He started going here at 4 months and I can honestly say he loves it. We love Ms. Whitney and Ms. Ashley. Everyone one knows him and our family by name which is just so comforting. They are not afraid to call and ask me questions or let know they don't think he is feeling well. It is that kind of care you hope to find in a daycare and with Willow Tree I can honestly say we found it! It takes a big heart to shape little minds!
(October 2025)

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)

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)

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)

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.