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A Place Parents Trust

Oswego

"We could attend daycare closer to home but choose to drive further for this center. All three of my girls have benefited from their programming and we never have to worry about the level of care they receive."

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Michelle Lawler
Parent of 3 · Oswego
Oswego

"The teachers are amazing — I can see how much my babies have learned since they started! I feel completely comfortable leaving them here knowing they're in good hands. Highly recommend!"

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Tatiana Davis
Parent · Oswego
Kirk & Butterfield

"Best decision when we moved out here. Two kids over 2+ years — from infant through preschool. The staff is engaged, friendly, and makes our kids feel truly safe and cared for."

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Kelly Adams
Parent of 2 · Kirk & Butterfield
Ogden & IL-59

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the teachers and caregivers of the Pre-K2 group. You are the best! Thank you for your care, patience, kindness, and love for the children. Thanks to you, our children go to day care with joy and come home happy."

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Kamala Eshmetova
Parent · Ogden & IL-59
Ogden & IL-59

"We are very happy with this daycare. The teachers and staff are amazing, patient, and loving with children ❤️. They create a safe, clean, and positive environment where kids can learn and grow. I feel comfortable leaving my child there because I know she is well cared for."

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Lilia Essaidi
Parent · Ogden & IL-59
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First-Time Parents

First-Time Parents

"As first-time parents, we were anxious. The staff made us feel comfortable right away — friendly, professional, and transparent. The ProCare app with daily updates and photos gave us real peace of mind."

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Jason Detrick
First-time parent · Oswego
First-Time Parents

"This daycare truly exceeds our expectations. The staff remembered our child's name from day one and made us feel like family right away. Our little one feels safe, loved, and excited to go every morning."

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Erika Almatiin-Cotton-Drane
First-time parent
First-Time Parents

"I was nervous starting my daughter in daycare for the first time. This has been the best thing for our family. She comes home excited to talk about what she learned — and they even taught her to write her name!"

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Khrystal Jaquez
First-time parent · Kirk & Butterfield
Ogden & IL-59

"My daughter has gone here since she was 3 months old — she's 3 years old now! That should say enough. It's a great center and they teach your child a lot, not just the basics. 🫶🏽"

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Amber McClain
Parent · Ogden & IL-59
Ogden & IL-59

"We love Cindy and her staff at Smart Beginnings! My son was always a difficult sleeper and they worked their magic. Now he's 2.5 and loves daycare and all his friends. You get daily updates, lots of crafts, and fun activities. Your child is in great hands!"

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Stephanie Rose
Parent · Ogden & IL-59
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Total Peace of Mind

Oswego

"The regular updates and photos through ProCare give us such peace of mind throughout the day. My children have grown so much socially and academically. I feel completely confident leaving them here."

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Imran Ali
Parent · Oswego
Kirk & Butterfield

"The ProCare app updates with pics are heartwarming — especially when you're at work and just want to see your child's face. They're quick to communicate and go above and beyond every single day."

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Brygette Lopez
Parent · Kirk & Butterfield
Kirk & Butterfield

"Smart Beginnings goes above and beyond. The ProCare app keeps you updated with photos all day. They also host movie nights, trunk-or-treats, and events where the kids are truly spoiled. I feel beyond blessed."

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Mary Young
Parent · Kirk & Butterfield
Ogden & IL-59

"Very clean and safe environment for the kids — thank you especially to Dee! My daughter is in pre-school with Miss Lesli and Lazzy, my son is in toddlers with Nancy and Brittany — they are amazing! My son is always happy to see them."

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Nila Nurova
Parent of 2 · Ogden & IL-59
Ogden & IL-59

"We've seen so much growth since enrolling our 3-year-old and 1-year-old at Smart Beginnings of Ogden. Our older child talks about friends, activities, and things they learned, while our baby is always well cared for and content. The daily updates help us stay connected."

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Impulse
Parent of 2 · Ogden & IL-59
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They Grow So Fast

Oswego

"My daughter's growth in just 2 months really speaks to the program and staff. She is excited every single day to go to school. We love seeing her development. So happy we found Smart Beginnings!"

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Lauren Harper
Parent · Oswego
Oswego

"Our twin boys adapted so much faster than we expected, thanks to their patient and creative teachers. Even our picky eaters started trying new foods! The daily app updates are clear and we love seeing what they're up to."

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Janapati Kalpana
Parent of twins · Oswego
Kirk & Butterfield

"My son LOVES school. The activities are so engaging he never wants to leave! My oldest went until kindergarten, and my youngest is in preschool now. They treat us like family. I couldn't ask for better care."

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Kayla Dudgeon
Parent · Kirk & Butterfield
Ogden & IL-59

"My son has been attending Smart Beginnings since he was a toddler, and we've had a great experience from the start. The teachers and staff are caring, attentive, and create a safe, positive learning environment. He's now in Preschool Room 2 and we're very happy with how well he's growing and learning."

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Dantrell Baker
Parent · Ogden & IL-59
Ogden & IL-59

"My twins go to this location and they love going there very much. I appreciate everything they are doing for them. We love the teachers that work there — Aziz and Azim's teachers are very kind."

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Nasiba Bakhriddinova
Parent of twins · Ogden & IL-59
Ogden & IL-59

"My boys wake up every morning energized and ready to go see their teachers and friends. Ms. Lori has gone above and beyond working with my twins. The Director Cindy couldn't be more perfectly fit for what she does! I couldn't be any more happy with Smart Beginnings ❤️"

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Autumn Stancel
Parent of twins · Ogden & IL-59
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Summer Camp Families

Summer Camp

"My daughter was excited every morning and came home full of stories. As working parents, it's such a relief knowing she's in a loving, clean environment. We'll definitely be back for school breaks!"

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Daniella Argueta
Summer Camp Parent
Summer Camp

"My daughter went every day with so much joy — she even cried on the last day because she didn't want it to end! All the teachers are incredibly kind and always came up with fun, engaging activities."

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Karyna Sych
Summer Camp Parent
Summer Camp

"My son was so happy all summer — trips to the baseball game, the movies, and the park. The kids enjoyed every activity. I highly recommend this wonderful place and we hope to come back next year!"

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Anna Hrabar
Summer Camp Parent
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