What Parents Are Saying
A summary of what parents have shared in their reviews.
Parents who have reviewed Next Generation on Yelp describe Diana as caring, energetic and professional. Several say they visited other centers and home daycares before choosing her. Others mention the daily journal, the printed photos sent home, the art projects and new foods, and how happy their children were to arrive each morning.
Many families have brought siblings to Next Generation, and many keep in touch after their children move on to school.
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Several parents say they visited other centers and home daycares before choosing Diana.
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Parents mention the daily journal, the printed photos sent home, and check-ins during bad weather.
— A common theme in parent reviews
Families describe children who were excited to arrive, tried new foods, and came home with art projects.
— A common theme in parent reviews
Parent Reviews in Summary
Short summaries of the reviews parents have posted on Yelp and Care.com. Read the full reviews in their own words at the links below.
Her two boys still ask to go back to Diana’s house and wave whenever they drive by. A trial playdate put this family at ease with their first daycare. The parent valued the daily journal, the printed photos sent home, the planned activities and learning through play, and Diana’s check-ins during bad weather and power outages.
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After four years with Diana, this family is moving on as their youngest starts kindergarten. They describe her as reliable and easy to work with, found her prices reasonable and her hours a good fit, and always felt their children were in good hands.
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Their daughter started with Diana at age 2. The parent compares it to a little school in a home: organized, safe and full of fun toys, with art projects every day and new foods to try. Their daughter came home happy and talking about her day.
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Diana has been a big part of their daughter’s life and gave them peace of mind for years. They call her positive, energetic and loving, and say no other provider they have used compares.
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This parent calls Diana loving, caring and trustworthy, with a program designed to support children’s growth at every age. Diana introduced their son to new foods, games and music, in a home that is safe and clean.
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Both of this parent’s sons, now 5 and 10, grew up in Diana’s care. She kept them busy with activities, worked with the family on each child’s goals, and found ways to help picky eaters try new foods. The boys still adore her, and the family keeps in touch.
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A good fit for the family’s personalities, values and schedule. The parent describes Diana as educated, experienced and enthusiastic, careful about safety and state rules, and welcoming each morning with breakfast. They looked forward to her daily notebook notes, newsletters and phone calls, and have been with her since 2017.
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This family with two young daughters would choose Diana again in an instant. They describe her as creative, energetic, careful and a strong communicator who stays current on official policies, and they still visit during school breaks.
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After visiting several care facilities, this family found Diana the best by far. Their son grew up with her until he moved on to full-time preschool. They note her education planning, how she keeps up with curriculum and training, and how she encouraged him to get along with other children.
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Two children, ages 2 and 3, spent about two years with Diana and adore her. The parent says there is no better feeling than knowing your children are truly loved and cared for while you work.
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The children never dreaded drop-off, because Diana greeted them with excitement and a warm breakfast. The parent notes her childhood education background and warm, loving home, and says the children would still be there if not for the logistics of starting school.
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After interviewing several centers and home daycares, this parent chose Diana for the love and enthusiasm they found there. Their children attended for about two and a half years, always learning and well cared for in a home with good values.
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This family could attend for only a month before an early kindergarten start meant finding care closer to home, but their children, ages 4½ and 2, loved Diana and talked about their great days at every pickup. The parent praises the outdoor play area, the activity areas inside, daily art, the new foods, and Diana’s natural way of talking with children so they really listen.
Parent review on Care.com
After a lot of research, this parent chose Diana, and their daughters stayed for several years. They describe her as experienced, knowledgeable, patient and trustworthy, running a safe, caring home that meets state licensing standards, where the children had space to explore and were always happy to share what they learned.
Parent review on Care.com