Small Impressions Child Development Center

Small Impression is truly the best! My son has attended the daycare, after school, and summer camp program since 2018. The director and staff are really motivated to engage the children, parents, and community through various events and programs. Some of the useful programs I’ve attended throughout the years were the parenting and budgeting classes. Over the years my son was able to participate in a free Golf Clinic, attend his first hockey game, and go on a college tour. Mrs LaVonda has provided so many experiences that a normal daycare or child development center would not offer. I am pleased with my son’s growth as an individual and all the interest he’s gain just from the exposure provided by Small Impressions. We will truly miss Mrs LaVonda and her staff and grateful for their attention and care provided.

I moved to South Carolina in 2018. And when I moved here I looked for a daycare that would be reasonably priced, family oriented, and able to accommodate my work schedule and my kids needs. When I came to Small Impressions I found everything and more that I was looking for in a daycare. I have four kids and two of them had a hard time adjusting to the move to another state. The staff first assured me they they would work with them on this big transition and they did that and exceeded my expectations on care. The director is involved in all aspects of the kids at the center from educational development and accomplishments. During my first 3 months at the center she made pop up visits at my kids school to check on them and congratulate them on their educational accomplishments. She has been helpful to me with suggesting programs for my children. The staff that she has working for her aren’t just employees you can tell they are family oriented and genuinely care about the impact they have on children. Each staff member takes the time out to work directly with your child and involves parents every step of the way. During this pandemic she has offered a program at the center that allows your child to do e-learning at the center if you don’t feel comfortable with your child returning to school. She has certified teachers in her facility that make sure that each child is still on track academically in her program along with her staff assistance. I have a 4 year old that will be attending the 4K program. When I spoke to Greenville county schools about the program Small Impressions has: a teacher over 4K and Kindergarten told me that all the kid’s they have had come from her program do very well when they enter into school. This spoke volumes to me about the impact the director and her staff have on meeting the educational needs to each and every child. My children have attended other daycares and my kids range from ages 11 years to 4 years. And none have shown me the dedication and level of professionalism as Small Impressions has. I still considered my self a new resident to SC and I appreciate all the information and care Small Impressions has provided to me and my family. They are more then just a daycare. I would recommend this daycare to anyone.

Both of my daughters have attended Small Impressions since 2012. My older daughter has been attending Small Impressions since 2010. I have never been more pleased with a daycare provider! I was looking for this type of environment for my newborn. The teachers are very sincere in their care and academic strategies for their students. I have walked in day after day with my daughter being loved on and held as if the teachers were an aunt. The director's firm stance on discipline and high academic success for all of their students is something you DO NOT see at other day care centers. Mrs. Bowman genuinely believes in each of her students and wants the best for them. I really appreciate all of the "extra" that Small Impressions does to make sure that their students accomplish their goals in life. I am so glad my family was cared for by Small Impressions, because it is much more than a day care. It is a family.

My children attended the daycare from the age of 1.5 until CoVID hit. There was never a time that I had to wonder about my children while I was working. The owner is very stern on her expectations for the children. She has an expectation for all her children to succeed and she provides that foundation. The educational aspect at the Small Impressions was none like any other daycare that I had experienced from my previous children’s days of attending. The children start learning in the early age classrooms to prepare them for the pre-K classrooms. They assisted in helping potty train when I was training my babies when they were around 2 so they were potty trained before going to the 3 year old classrooms. The experiences my children were allotted as students there were beyond my expectations. The different programs, the community outreach, and even the ability to go and meet presidential candidates in the past. What other child center so you know provides experiences to children this young like these. Small Impressions is hands down a great facility, professional, and most importantly reliable. If you are looking for a place for your child or children where they will learn and be thought how to be successful beyond the classroom, but most importantly in the classrooms. Give them a call to see if there is an opening.

Small Impressions have been EVERYTHING to my kids and myself. Ms. Vonda and Mr. D really take to the kids as if they are their own. From my experience this is NOT just a "daycare". It is truly a Development Center of life for children. The programs that are offered are setting children up for future success. The academic program is amazing. My son now attends one of the best ranked private schools in Greenville, since day one I have heard "His previous school (Small Impressions) has prepared well for K-5. Even at his end of the year conference I was reminded again how he was one of the high flyers in his class. Ms. Vonda and Mr. D have done an AWESOME job of going above and beyond for the kids. The passion to see the kids excel is shown with all efforts she puts into the different programs provided at the center. She has different therapist that will come in and assist if needed. Exposure to theater (Showcases is what I like to call them). Introduction to entrepreneurship and financial literacy. She even had them featured in the paper for graduation. I could go on and on how Ms. Vonda wants nothing but the BEST for EVERY CHILD she comes in contact with. I grateful for what she is doing and encourage parents who want to give their child a good starting foundation Small Impressions is where you should start.