Mrs. Tracie and Mr. Terrance are once in a lifetime childcare providers. My family has lived in other very large cities with a plethora of childcare options and not one comes even close to the experience we have had with the growing me learning center. Both my 3 and 5 year old attended here for two years. My 5 year old is phasing out this year to the next phase of school. First the cost: the value for the money is unmatched. They are the lowest cost facility we have paid for full time 5 day a week care. They are very transparent about the cost simply stop by or call and the pricing and payment is very clear. Lunch snacks and even a gift on your child’s birthday is provided. For younger kiddos there are also other included items such as formula. They will not nickel and dime you and offer discounts for various things like paying for a full month or having siblings. When inflation was becoming and still is an issue the center sent a note home of creative ways they were saving money and did not increase pricing on parents. 10/10 The center communication: everyday both Tracie and Terrance are always enthusiastic and kind about the day ahead with your kiddos and meet you at the door. Many other centers it’s always automated text messages or some front desk person or app. Not here. They communicate face to face and will immediately let you know with a personal text from them if there is any issue or update. I have not once been to the door to drop my kiddos off and not experienced Tracie or Terrance’s smile happy greeting and enthusiasm for the day. They both will mention anything to address respectfully with you. They send pictures and updates throughout the day from their personal line so it’s clear you are in immediate contact with them. Sheets come home everyday with what the day consisted of. I used to feel like I needed all day app access with cameras to my children and realize now that is bc I felt uncomfortable with the lack of personal interaction or connection to the provider of care. I have never felt the need for that here I know 100% my children are being cared for as I would care for them. 10/10 The center experience: Tracie and Terrance go above and beyond to make each child feel included and educated. Not only do they celebrate all holidays and birthdays taking into account the culture of each child but they also provide structured lessons and clear goals for each day. It’s not just learning the alphabet or counting it is also teaching key life skills such as respect for others, listening, reinforcing potty training, putting shoes on, and really speaking to the child on their level calmly and with understanding to help emotional regulation throughout the day. Furthermore, my kids always come home saying they had fun and if they had an issue with another child as children do sometimes they always speak on how Tracie and Terrance addressed it and helped them move on to have a great day. When there are medical or other minor scrapes etc. that may occur there is always a letter that goes home informing parents and a discussion if it is your child immediately when the situation occurs. Parent letters with special activities for the month and a personalized note are a great addition. Also the center hosts special events such as breakfast for parents which is a really great chance to meet others personally. 10/10 Overall this center is family owned and this is reflected in everything they do as they understand as parents with children of all ages the importance of personal childcare at an affordable price. I recommend this center to everyone.

Family owned, affordable and trusting is how I would describe Growing Me Learning Center. I've had my son in this daycare for years and he loves everyone there and we will forever be grateful for our time spent there. If you're looking for a small family operated learning center this is it! Thank you Mrs and Mr Hardy you guys are the best! ❤️

Both of our kids went here for like at least two years. Now we moved to Houston, found it hard to find a daycare as good as this one. Ms. Tracy is so nice and care about every kids here. My older one still wasn’t potty trained at age of 3 but her and the teachers so patient helped him finally got trained. We have tried like 3 daycares in Houston already, couldn’t find a loving and caring daycare like this one. My kids had a great time and was taking great care of here. I’d recommend this place to all parents!

My kids really enjoyed going there and they were really nice

Both my grandchildren go here; I cant say enough about Ms Tracie and Mr Terrence. The boys love going here; We love them and will miss them terribly when the kids go to VPK.

My kids go to this daycare, and I cannot express how much I love and treasure Ms. Tracie and Mr. Terrence. My kids adore them! The joy I see on their faces the moment they walk in the door makes me feel at ease knowing they are in a safe and loving environment. My kids have flourished academically and socially since starting here. I am so glad they got to experience their younger years at the Growing me learning center <3 <3 <3 and I would do it all over again if I could :)

This writer, have the pleasure several times of visiting The Grow Me Learning Center at 3304 East Oakland Avenue , Oakland , Florida 34760. The entire environment displays a safety learning atmosphere for the population that they work with. All of the safety procedures were visible. No one can enter the learning center without permission from the administration and staff. Visitors and parents have to ring for someone to give entrance to the learning Center. Inside the Learning Center all of the employers were wearing a name tags and were very professional in their interactions with visitors and the parents. Parents are required to sign in their children and give a brief of their children emotional behaviors it was observed that each staff shows that special interest in the children physical appearance by wipe running nose or soiled faces before joining their respective groups. At mealtime there was individual assistance given to children who were having problems master the proper way of eating their meals or just refusing to eat. During the visits it was observed that there were positive interactions between the staff and parents in the mornings and pick up in the evenings especially in social skills and group interactions. Parents are asked about possible concerns that they might have and encourage to provide feedback about the care their children are getting at The Growing Me Learning Center. During group activities the staff provides quality wait time for the students who are having problem expressing his/her ideas or interacting with others. Complements and positive feedback was presented for effort or just trying. Each students were encourage to take part in hands on activities or fine motor skills activities and verbal communication was encouraged followed by positive reinforcement e.g., good job or sometimes a high five. During dismissal parents were verbally informed and given daily logs on student’s performance throughout the day. Staff asked the parents if they have any comments about their children's progress. I am a grandmother and a retiree from Orange County Public School and I would recommend The Growing Me Learning Center to parents. It is a learning Center that provides a solid foundation to its population

The Growing Me Learning Center is awesome. The staff is very attentive to the needs of the children. The facility is very clean and they take pride in making sure that they provide the best service for all the children.