“Como Early Learning Center has been a wonderful chapter in my child’s life”

Como Early Learning Center has been a wonderful chapter in my child’s life. She has gained so much invaluable knowledge in her short time here that will set her up for success throughout her life. She is coming home and teaching me things on a regular basis! The staff truly care about the well-being of each child and it is obvious that they love interacting with the children each day. I am so happy to bring my child to a place where I know that not only is she safe and well taken care of, but she is also acquiring a multitude of skills that will provide a strong foundation for her future. However, the number one reason that I love bringing my daughter to CELC is that she loves coming here and I know she’s happy!

“The teachers create such a caring, safe, and fun environment”

We enrolled our daughter at CELC this fall when she was 29 months. She had never been in daycare and we were worried about how she would transition. Within a week, I had to practically drag her out of her classroom at 5 pm each day. The teachers create such a caring, safe, and fun environment that she felt immediately comfortable. She is speaking some Spanish, her artistic abilities have flourished, she is more thoughtful and appreciative of others, and has become potty-trained, all in a few months! I enjoy the open communication that I have with her teachers, and feel that I am kept well-informed and involved in her life at school. I particularly appreciate the cultural diversity at CELC; it creates a rich and unique learning experience for all of our children.

“Providing the best service, care, and education for our children”

Como Early Learning Center is conveniently located next to the U of M, but this wasn’t the reason we decided to send our daughter here last fall. The services provided by the center are more than just care. It is an education facility, a place for interaction and involvement within our community. Como Early Learning Center is about providing the best service, care, and education for our children. I feel confident in my four year old daughter’s education because the staff and teachers at Como supply developmentally appropriate material for all age groups. The amount of knowledge that my daughter has gained in all aspects of development are amazing. The information that is taught is wonderful. My husband says, ‘Not only does my daughter know all of the planets of the solar system, but she knew that Pluto was no longer classified as a planet before I did!

“…they really care about the children”

Como Early Learning Center is a wonderful environment for my daughter. She comes home every night happy and bubbling to tell me all that has happened at “school.” She has made enormous improvements in her writing, identifying letters and words, math-related counting, and social skills. She has learned things I did not anticipate, such as sign language, the continents, parts of the body, lots of music, and some Spanish. I have found the staff at Como Early Learning Center to be very loving and devoted to my child. Not only that, but the staff works very well as a team, and it’s apparent that they really care about the children.

“… I knew that it was a great place for her”

My daughter has been in Room A for almost a year now. She started at 16 months, and although I was a little nervous putting her in a childcare center so young, I quickly became at ease, and knew that it was a great place for her. Although she only attends one day a week, she appears very comfortable and looks forward to being there. Up until recently, she was very quiet in school, but when I would bring her home she would “talk” for hours and sing, and do things that I know she observed and learned in class. She eagerly washed hands, would sing songs, color, work on puzzles and interact in positive ways from things she had learned in school.

I am constantly impressed and encouraged by the Room A staff. They go out of their way to meet and greet my daughter, even on the days that she isn’t attending school. They are energetic, welcoming, positive and listen well.