PARENT TESTIMONIALS

Precious Time Parents Testimonials

Satisfied parents are our best source of referrals.

“You have truly outdone yourself in making it so easy for parents that work. Thank you for making a difference in my daughter’s world.”
– Diane Scott

“I can’t say enough about how happy we’ve been to be part of the Precious Time organization. We feel like we’re entrusting our daughter to care of family members who love her, not caregivers who are working to take care of her. I look forward to picking her up every day not only because I get to see her, but I get to catch up with her teachers who I consider to be extensions of our family, and friends.

The flexible hours are incredible, and no other child care organization in Richmond can match them, but that’s a sidebar of importance to the warm, family atmosphere.”

Thanks!
– Margo Catalano

“…Caring staff that love my children; …Convenience to my workplace; …Hours of operation help working parents;

…Family friendly, provide date nights, seasonal parties. These are just a few of the many reasons we use Precious Time!!”

– Maggie Looney
“Here are the things I like about Precious Time:

  • Helped us with potty training
  • Always gave us an update on how our child’s day went (successes/challenges)
  • That you have an in house summer camp program
  • The summer camp program takes them on trips and always has a theme.
  • We had several payment options when it came to paying the activity fees and insurance.
  • The children are separated by age and aptitude.
  • There is a JK program.
  • Date night is offered.
  • Saturday care is offered if planned far enough in advance.
  • I have to pick up my child by 6:30 in order not to incur extra fees. Many of my co-workers must have their child picked up by 6.
  • You do not close when the county schools are closed for holidays/spring break, etc.
  • Staff has always been friendly and helpful and the center is always clean.
  • The center has practiced lock down drills and hurricane/tornado drills so the children know what to expect.
  • Parents are notified when there is an illness in each of the rooms.
  • The meals are nutritional.
I think that sums it up.” – Kim Barnes
“I like the commitment of staff to the kids, date night, shopping day in December, the flexible hours and the range of hours that one can get care for the kids.

I like that the emphasis, while having some educational components, is still very heavily geared toward the social development piece. I like that computer technology and tv is NOT introduced to the very young kids as I think that they will have plenty of time to develop those skills which will come quickly. And now, I can say that I like the exposure to Spanish and soccer for the young kids.”

– Robin Binford
“One of the things I love about Precious Time is the fact that all of the teachers interact with my children and try to get to know them. I love picking the girls up and as we are leaving, teachers from different classrooms are saying goodbye to them, giving them hugs, blowing them kisses, etc. My girls LOVE their teachers.

I also love that the teachers will talk to me at any time throughout the day without hesitation…and this includes the Assistant Director (Miss Ashley) who puts up with my constant questions. It really makes me feel comfortable leaving my children there while I’m at work.”

– Kori Kennedy
“It’s hard to explain what one likes about Precious Time Center when I am pleased all around with your services.
  • As a single mother with an unpredictable work schedule I appreciate the hours of operation that Precious Time offers, allowing me to maintain the required flexibility.

  • The staff at Precious Time is very warm, knowledgeable, inviting, and engaged with every child; providing each to grow beyond their limits in a safe encouraging environment.

  • I am most pleased with the staffs uniformed attire and ID badges at Precious Time to help identify their affiliation with the facility. The additional security features of keypad entry and video surveillance at the location are also very comforting.

  • Precious Time conveniently keeps the parents involved and informed through email communication as well as notices posted throughout the facility which is extremely helpful for a busy parent such as myself.”
– Erin Dawson

I wanted to take a moment to express in writing how much we, the Graff family, appreciate you and the wonderful teachers at Precious Time. We have been there for a little over 10 years and have watched our children be loved, cared for, and educated by your loving staff. Your wonderful staff have done everything from holding the hands of our children when they have scratched their knee to giving each child a high five when trying to potty train. Your staff is so engaged with our children they usually know when the kids are coming down with a cold or illness and give us the heads up first.

We have five children that have been in Precious Time, and safety, caring and learning has always been your priority. If I have a concern, the teachers listen. They participate in solutions and seem so genuine! You know your children love their teachers when playing phone at home, I ask ‘who are you calling?’ Zander answers, ‘Ms. Cindy, I love her.’

Nothing means more than seeing your children happy and running into the arms of their teachers. I have comfort knowing that my children are having limits with love, encouragement with care, education with fun, and activity with involvement.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your center and thank you for being part of our family!

-Jamie Graff

“Katie Rose absolutely loves coming to Precious Time. I feel very comfortable having her here.
I even refused a job offer recently, as it would require removing her from Precious Time.”

– Susan McCarthy
An extension of our family:

“I have never seen such devotion to my son. I don’t feel that they are just child care providers. They are an extension of our family.”

– Charity Hauser
“My son Dylan is two, and this is his first time at a day care. He absolutely loves it.

The management team has been great since day one. Most importantly, I feel very welcome and comfortable leaving my only child in their care.”

– Julie Lacks
A parent whose child was leaving Precious Time to attend kindergarten:

“My daughter just loves her teacher, and she was actually excited about coming to school. The care has been excellent and the staff top notch. We will miss everyone.”        
– Shannon L. Held
A parent who needed short-term child care in the summer:

“I called countless other centers and was told that they offered only full time summer camp care for school age children … The people at Precious Time have been wonderful… so flexible in meeting my needs. They offered drop in care, which is used only when needed.”
– Kim Jones
“I appreciate all the love and education that my son Calder has received during his stay at the center.

This is the best child care center anywhere, and HCA employees are blessed having it.”
– Janet Sharpe Theeks
“Thank you for your wonderful choice of staff for the infant room. The lead teacher is wonderful with children.

I’m fortunate enough to be able to visit my daughter during lunch, and most of the time [the teacher] is playing on the floor, interacting with other children.”
– Caryle Phibbs