Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center

Since the arrival of the new director, this center has truly transformed. My daughter began attending in May 2024, and at the time, she struggled with significant stranger anxiety and separation issues. From day one, the teachers, the director, and the executive director worked closely with us to ensure a smooth transition. Their support has been invaluable—not just for my daughter, but for me as a parent as well. They consistently check in with us during drop-off and pick-up, and they’ve created a warm, welcoming environment where I’ve felt comfortable enough to express my emotions openly. Whether I needed to vent or even cry, they were there to listen and reassure me about my daughter’s progress and well-being. One of the aspects I appreciate most about this center is its use of updated, functioning cameras and thorough documentation. They provide regular updates on meals, naps, diaper changes, curriculum activities, and even include pictures throughout the day. Communication with the teachers is simple and efficient through the school’s dedicated app, which adds a layer of convenience and peace of mind. I was so impressed with the care and professionalism shown that, a year later, I am now honored to be part of the team as a teacher. It has been an incredible opportunity, and I’m grateful to contribute to such a supportive and child-centered environment. While I understand the center may have faced challenges in the past, I can confidently say that since the leadership change, it has undergone a complete transformation. With an entirely new staff and leadership team, the center is now a nurturing, high-quality space for children to learn and grow.

My daughter has been at this center since she was about 6 maybe 8 weeks old she has always been well taken care of i have had NO ISSUES whatsoever with anything here! The teachers are great and loving so good with all of the kids. I owe them a big thanks with helping potty train her she had it down in a matter of weeks i recommend this center to everybody i know who is looking for childcare. The Directors and the front office staff are awesome. Casey and Amanda are the best! love this place and enjoy not having to worry about if my child is in good hands while i'm at work!

My daughter attends Mary Lee Johnston and is currently in the toddler room. The center is fabulous! The teachers truly care about the children and she learns so much every day! Just turning 2 and she can count to 10 and is learning letters and knows shapes and colors. The center provides great programs and very healthy food for the children. They have events throughout the year for fun as well as educational events for parents. As a non-profit the tuition is very affordable. I highly recommend this center.

We would definitely not recommend this place. Since getting a new director, it’s really gone downhill. The office staff is no longer friendly to work with and we’ve had experiences with the teachers lying. Not only that but they do not understand normal child behaviors. I had requested the handbook to see policies 3 days in a row, it wasn’t until I found it myself and told them that they falsely said there was stuff in their handbook that there wasn’t. After telling them I hadn’t seen what they had mentioned, they then finally sent a handbook that had different stuff in it that wasn’t mentioned in the handbook sent through the app. I believe they weren’t sending it when requested because they needed time to add in policies that weren’t actually there. This place used to be good, now I’ve had nothing but negative experiences.

My son has been at MLJ for almost a month now and this is the best daycare I have been to so far! I have a three year old who is on the wait list but my 9 month old never cries when I leave him they are very inviting and when I pick him up he is always playing and smiling! Definitely recommend to everyone!!