Rainbow Early Learning Center

I loved having our little one here age 3 – 5. She learned so much is Ms. Misty’s class and made several best friends who she still keeps in touch with after going off to kindergarten. Here, she perfected writing her name, learning her colors and shapes, as well as her ABCs. She can identify and write all of her letters, she learned about our solar system and the importance of holidays like Memorial Day and the 4^th of July. The care she received was amazing. Her teachers were always approachable, kind, and let us know any time there was an issue. If our not always angelic little one was having off days, we were informed about it to help the teachers work with her in correcting this behavior.
I never witnessed any mistreatment and appreciated that the teachers were stern but not mean or hateful when the children got out of line. There was rarely an incident that went without notice and I’ve come early and peeked in on classes too and never saw any misconduct by the teachers. Sometimes the children do run a little wild, but they are children. They are always safe and Ms. Toke makes it a top priority to speak with you if anything does happen. I will agree that some of the other teachers are less «affectionate» than others, but barely. That means that while one child may fall and bump their knee (and it’s the end of the world to them, but they’re fine) one teacher may console them for 5 minutes and give them a hug while the other may check for any damage, see that they are fine, and encourage them to get back to it.
That’s about it. Our child’s complaints were never about her teachers and only about other kids that may have caused disruptions or were mean to them, which I have seen firsthand happen and also be quickly dealt with by the teachers. They have a strict no bullying policy and the children are taught manners and respect.

This review is from 2013
BEWARE!
I just had to pull my 2 year old daughter out of this horrible place about 2 hours ago after only 3 weeks in Ms Shiva and Ms Christinas class.
Let me first say that this was our final week here at Rainbow because I felt that we weren’t getting our moneys worth; she wasnt being educated nor being cared for. And for the record, let me tell you that my actions and attitude toward both the teachers and Ms Toke up until today was nothing but nice BUT my instincts told me to check on her today because she might be mistreated because she was leaving. And boy was I right (and this was not a good thing)!
On our very first week, Kaitlyn came home with a horrible diaper rash (and she has NEVER had one before) that extended from the front to her anus, which only meant that it took them awhile to change her after she had pooped. Every day, before I pick her up around 3:30pm, I peek through the window to see how she is doing. One afternoon, few days after the rash incident, I watched her play with another child and thought, «good, shes playing» and I walk in to find that shes being changed. So I walk over there out of curiosity and my daughter tells me, «mama, poo poo,» which only tells me that shes been playing, who knows how long with feces in her pants (and I know Kaitlyn is good about letting you know) and that explained her rash.
Over the course of next few weeks, I start to notice other things such as: her milk bottle is filled with water when I pick her up when I send her to school with 2 bottles, 1 for milk and 1 for water and the milk bottle is always filled with milk in the morning. Watched a child smack another child in the classroom where both of the teachers do nothing. High percentage of the children walking around with snot running down their face down to their upper lip. In the yard, watched children get hurt because of the lack of attention. They have a substitute teacher every other day because Ms Christina is absent. And both of the teachers looking like they are unhappy, nor nurturing or warm.
So fast forward to today, I listened to my instinct (again, worried because we gave notice) and drive over to the school during my lunch break. I peeked through the window as I usually do and saw Ms Shiva smack my daughters hand away because my daughter was reaching for some food! I noticed everyone sitting down in front of their plate of food but Kaitlyn was standing next to Ms Shiva without food and no milk bottle. When I walked inside and asked why she is crying, Ms Christina lies to me that she had been crying here and there all morning. BS! My daughter is a happy child, she doesn’t cry unless she is tired, sick or hungry. In this case, it seemed like she was crying because she was hungry!
I complained to their director, Ms Toke who seemed to care less. She didn’t offer to talk to Ms Shiva or to escalate the situation in any way. She looked at me with a smirk and offered to give back weeks worth of tuition. I’ve previously seen a negative comment posted on another site where they mention that she really doesn’t care and i should have listened. Why else would she employ these horrible so called teachers (I don’t know why we call them that since they don’t do any teaching)?!?
For any mothers out there who is considering this place, don’t over look these red flags if you care about your child! I would give it no NO STARS if I could.
UPDATE: I reported them to CDSS and they were doing an investigation

We loved it here! My son started after having a bad experience elsewhere and he immediately felt at home as did we. Our daughter started at 4 months and she loved every minute of her 16 months there. We are only leaving because we moved and I left my job but we highly highly recommend them to anyone looking for a curriculum based school with loving teachers.

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I took my son here for a month and he loved it. The staff is great and ms. toke is amazing I truly have never felt so safe leaving my child anywhere. Although I can’t take my son back there due to issues with the type of work and this location is way off from where I’m going to be working at I recommend this place for mothers. I hope I can find another daycare center as amazing as this. Thank you miss Christiana and all the wonderful staff and patience you all had with my son. Literally had tears his last day. I would be willing to take my son here again if I can.

I think this place is fabulous! Ms. Toke and the staff are very great with my child, I couldn’t ask for more. Our child (whom is now graduating into Kindergarten) has been at this school since 18 months of age and they feed nutritious meals and teach well, I am amazed how much my child learns while at this school. I have never had any issues and while my child is here all day they have told me great things my child has done and the not so great things which we can try to correct at home. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who needs a great Preschool with nurturing staff!

I have never felt compelled to write a review, but I feel that Rainbow should get the recognition that it deserves. I am a teacher and mother of two little girls. My oldest has been under the care of the Rainbow family, more specifically, Ms. Samia, Ms. Bitsiet, and Ms. Annie since she was a little over a year old. They were always so nurturing and loving with her.
Since I leave so early in the morning, my husband took her to school, and thus wasn’t able to do her hair (presentably, that is =)) but the ladies always made sure she didn’t look like a little ruffian, so by the time I came to pick her up, her hair was always done. I was so impressed by the extra care they take with the children that there was no question, when I became pregnant with my second, where we would place her when I was ready to go back to work.
My second has been under the care of the Rainbow family since she was an infant and I was so nervous because I didn’t know the ladies in the infant room, but they were wonderful as well. Ms. Teresa, Ms. Lorena, and Grandma Ruby were always cheerful when I came to visit. They were very vigilant and concerned with my baby’s needs.
Now, my second is under the care of Ms. Samia, Ms. Bitsiet, Ms. Annie, and Ms. Zuri and I couldn’t be happier. I feel a bond with all the ladies of the Rainbow family. Ms. Toke is like another grandmother to my girls. She has been so loving, supportive and accommodating. My girls LOVE everyone at Rainbow! Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Humira, and Ms. «Fancy» have done such a fabulous job with my oldest. She learned all her letters, sounds, numbers up to 20, colors, how to write her name, and so much more while she was at Rainbow and she’s only 3! Thank you to all of the Rainbow family. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

Love it here ms toke is a very great director she’s always helping me out when I need help. I met ms toke last year when I was pregnant with my daughter, after I had my daughter I brought her (6weeks) to this beautiful daycare. Every one is so nice here they made me feel like family and their teachers are amazing! Helpful and caring I really recommend this school my daughter is now a 1 year old and when I bring her to her class she forgets all about her mommy and daddy she loves her teachers and classmate’s
When I pick her up she’s always sleeping because she’s been having too much fun there. Her room has a chart where we sign is and sign out, and information about her feeding, diaper change, and nap times this place is so organized and clean no shoes allowed in the room which is great because that means germs free!!!
If you’re looking for a day care I suggest you to look here best daycare ever!!!

I’m a proud Mother of a Preschool Graduate. My Daughter has been coming to Rainbow since she was in the baby room. Next week she graduates and moves on to Kindergarten. Wow that statement just got me a little teary eyed. My baby is now a little girl :(that being said I would like to share our experience as we have worked our way from the baby room all the way up.
First of all I must give props to the actual facility, it’s great. It’s always clean and safe. You can really tell that Mrs. Toke cares as she is always decorating for Holidays, keeping the place clean and doing things such as ordering new wood chips for the playground. She’s always available to speak to when you have a question and she’s always interacting with the children.
OVER THE YEARS:
It’s been a great experience. starting with the Baby room. I absolutely love the Woman who were in there when my Daughter was a baby. They were so kind and caring. My Daughter still to this day takes care of Her own babies (dolls of course) like she observed in the baby room.
EDUCATION:
As far as education my four year old Daughter comes home with home work and has absolutely learned many things from this School. She knows how to write many words and comes home telling me about all kinds of things she’s learned. The Preschool is great at Rainbow. My Daughter is well equipped to start Kindergarten in August.
TEACHERS:
My Daughter loves Her teachers, she gives them hugs and speaks highly of them. I personally have had great experiences with them and feel that they really care about Her. They are always respectful of my wishes and always available to speak to. I’ve been given lots of feed back on my Daughter that I’ve found very useful. I can’t say enough good things about Miss Misty, Miss Maureen and Miss Joy. They seem to go above and beyond for the kids. I was told that my Daughter had low iron so I told Miss Maureen Her Teacher at the time and she said she would watch Her at Lunch and make sure that She was eating properly. I thought that was very nice of Her. So my experience over all with the Teachers has been great and I know my Daughters experience with them was also great.
FUN STUFF/​BONUS:
Can you say bouncy houses, Holiday Parties, Planting, Karate, Dance, fun dress up days, fire trucks, pony pictures, old fashion photos, Dentist visits, vision checks, Child ID cards, friendship fruit salad day, brownie baking day and so on. Not to mention Breakfast, Lunch and Snack.
Over all I would say this place is a great place to bring your child. I highly recommend it. Is it perfect, no of course not, nothing is. Yes I’ve seen kids take toys, fight and cry but that’s to be expected. Have I been in love with ever Teacher and every helper, no. Have I ever disliked any, no. Did my Daughter learn at this School, absolutely! Was she very well cared for at Rainbow? Very much so! Does Mrs. Toke care about the School and the Children. To me its very clear that she does. I’m not an easy Person to please, especially when it comes to my Children but Rainbow has got my approval
Honestly my Daughter is a strong minded Girl who can be challenging at times and they not only put up with Her over the years they embarrassed Her. So for that alone they deserve five stars. Our experience at Rainbow has been amazing and has brought us many wonderful memories that will be forever part of our lives and memories, I’m excited for my Daughters next chapter but sad to leave Rainbow. I can only hope Her Elementary years live up to the ones spent at Rainbow Early Learning. It’s been fun! Wow my Baby is going to Kindergarten in August… tissue please!!! Wow who knew a Unilocal review could evoke such emotion:)
GREAT SCHOOL!!!

I cannot say enough good things about this preschool. It is efficiently run with warmth and care by Toke Smith, who is completely hands on. The teachers are excellent, kind and nurturing. The facility is clean and welcoming; the rooms are large, clean, and always decorated appropriately. Everything is clearly communicated, which is so nice.
My son loves it here and has learned so much in a few short months. Beyond the letters, writing, art, and all the usual material you find in the preschool curriculum, Toke provides other activities for students. They can take karate once a week or gymnastics/​dance, both through outside sources who come to the school. It’s great to be able to expose your kid to something without having to drive him/​her someplace else to do it. She had a fall festival one night, she’s had jumpers/​bouncers there a couple of times, she had a pony company come and do pony rides/​pictures one day, there was a Halloween parade, and there will be a Christmas show. Summer is a special schedule with a different activity for each day of the week: water play, easel painting, movie day, etc.
Cost is very reasonable, especially since breakfast and lunch are included. However, you can bring your own food and snacks too.
This is a wonderful place to take your kids and feel secure in the fact that they are well cared for and are learning, both socially and mentally. They play and they learn and I rest easy as the mom. It’s a great situation from every angle.