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In business since: 2008
Total Employees: 2-10

LICENSING INFORMATION

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Hours

Monday :
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday :
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday :
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday :
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday :
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday :
Closed
Sunday :
Closed
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:4
Program Capacity:
8

Cost & Availability

Class Type Rate Rate Type Availability *
Infant $ 335 per week 0
Toddler $ 300 per week 0
Preschool $ 270 per week 2
*availability last updated on 11/25/2021
OFFERINGS
Full Time (5 days/wk)
Drop-In
Half-Day (Morning)
Half-Day (Afternoon)
Full-Day
Extended Care (Before School)
Extended Care (After School)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
  • Personal Check|
  • Cash

Ratings & Reviews

( 20)
Zara's M
01/24/2022
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Joyful Childcare! Thank you to contributing to our daughter's growth and curiosity for learning. Thank you for helping to make our days more stress free by caring for her while we work. Ms. Joyce always made us feel comfortable and made sure Zara was happy in her daycare. She taught my daughter to love books, take naps, take turns, wash her hands, be a kind friend and so much more.

We truly appreciate the love and patience Joyful childcare had with our daugher over the past eight months. Ms. Joyce is not only a blessing to children but also to many working parents.
Charles F
06/28/2021
Joyful Child Care has lived up to its name. The peaceful atmosphere and joy at this daycare is amazing. You feel it the moment you step there. The staff is very welcoming and they have the skills to teach and raise children. The environment is very clean and professionally set up for children to learn and enjoy. My son was blessed to attend this daycare. I saw much improvement in his cognitive and social skills. Three other great things I can mention are the fear of God instilled in my son; the beautiful Art and Craft my child did at the daycare and brought home; and the encouragement for the child to do his homework. The provider is really dedicated and very caring. Thank you Joyful Child Care for the great care you gave to my son.
Tina
05/31/2021
Joyful Child Care is a child friendly daycare to send your child to. This daycare is very particular about COVID 19 protocols. As soon as you get to the entrance, the child and the parent's temperatures are checked before you they are allowed in. It is a very conducive atmosphere for kids to learn and grow. The cleanliness at this daycare is second to none.
I took my two kids there when they were infants and never regretted. It was the best thing I did.The staff are very welcoming and took very good care of my kids. By the time my kids were ready for kindergarten, they were able to read their alphabets, numbers, names, sight words just to mention but a few. Above all, they instill in them the fear of God which for me was a big plus. I recommend Joyful Child Care wholeheartedly for everyone reading this review and you will never regret taking your child there. Joyful Child Care was a blessing indeed to me and I believe it is and will continue to be a blessing for families.
Ketura U
05/25/2021
ABSOLUTELY one of the worst person I've ever met in my life, I've NEVER REGRETTED a decision like taking my son to this place. This woman is just a wolf in sheep's clothing, she pretends and hide behind being a woman of God with her fake smiles and greetings but her heart and character is just pure evil. I seriously wished I never met this lady, she lacks basic customer service communication. Her sense of reasoning is non existent, I don't even wanna show the rude text messages she has sent, just a money hungry person who doesn't like to actually work. She will look for any small reason to send your child home but she likes collecting your money though I've never experienced such in any childcare center before, she mistakenly signed my daughter's vouchers even though she's never attended her center before. This woman doesn't take time to read anything properly and now she's refusing to sign the change of provider form so my daughter can actually attend daycare. Even with proof from ccs showing her listed as the provider , let's not even talk about how she tried to cost conflict between my husband and I or the time she withheld from my child because she had a issue with me? Who does that I have so much to say but I will spare her, this woman has brought out this worst in me. After sending you nasty text messages she will end it with the name of God The worst is that I brought a family member to her who experienced the same nasty treatment, I felt so bad for introducing them to such a person. An unbeliever is easily 100 times better than this woman, for my son to be so happy to not have to go back to her house speaks volume.
Mugunghwa P
04/07/2021
Best daycare I have ever seen. The teacher is so caring to the children. She is strict with procedures and rules which I am a huge fan of. it made us so sad that we had to pull our son from Mrs. Joyce's daycare, it made us cry. She made my son feel welcome and secure. We felt at ease knowing he is in good hands. Her price cannot be beaten compared to the service she provides.
Charlotte A
03/09/2020
I totally LOVE this Daycare! It's so neat and kid-friendly. Both my daughter and son have been going here for a while now and my 3 year old son can already count from 1 to 50! She is so encouraging and rewards the kids for every achievement they make. I just love every thing about this daycare and I can't get over the fact that it's so neat and welcoming! The kids are always so happy and they're not only happy because they're playing and eating, but because they are actually learning something. At least once a week they're doing fun activities. In fact, just last week they baked cookies and all the kids were able to participate! They also do crafts everyday. It is super cheap compared to other daycare centers and it is high quality. If you are looking for a daycare, this is definitely the right one to choose!
Jumoke Y
07/02/2019
Joyful childcare is a great school to enroll your child(ren). This is by far the best preschool center in the area; tuition is really affordable compared to others in the area, environment is safe, clean and child friendly.
Ms. Joy is an exceptional teacher; she's warm, friendly, and my daughter loves her- I feel safe leaving my child there. The school follows the state's educational program so the kids gets one on one/personalized care so they are learning at their age level, and are engaged with fun activities daily. I'm really big on nap time so Ms. Joy ensures the kids nap to help them recharge. Since my 3yr old daughter started attending this childcare/preschool, she's more mannered, social, loves reading time, and now learning to write. I have no complaints.
Emily K
01/29/2019
I've heard of Joyful childcare many times before from many people. They told me that it was clean, organized, and very colorful. I went to visit the place myself. When I went there it was even better than I imagined. I was very clean. The children were sweet. There were many things to educate my boy. He didn't just have to watch television. If you want to take your child to any day care chose Joyful childcare. It truly is joyful.
Lola
01/29/2019
This daycare is the best daycare you could possibly go to. It's very clean, and my children never want to leave.
Adwoa D
10/25/2018
This is a wonderful daycare. The staff is welcoming and loves children. The environmental is very clean and conducive for learning. My son went there when he was an infant. We were very pleased with the care and nurturing that he received. My school age daughter would also do drop in care when school was out. I highly recommend Joyful Child Care.
Abigail A
10/25/2018
Best daycare. Very clean environment. With God fearing people that takes care of my children. I feel at ease when I drop them off. I will recommend joyful child care to everyone.
Lorfils P
10/16/2018
My son really looks forward to going to Joyful Child Care. Friday's are show & tell days and he always looks forward to sharing a new toy. I also like the fact the he is in a Christ Centered, clean and organized Environment.
Attaa O
10/13/2018
Joyful Daycare was a place where I used to bring my daughter, and the caretaker Miss Joyce she is very nice, caring, and responsible. I would reccomend to bring your child here.
Barbara
10/12/2018
An excellent day care. My daughter had a great time there. It's very clean and she teaches the kids and does a lot of activities with them. Very friendly environment and all questions and issues are addressed right away .
Rita S
10/11/2018
Joyful Child Care is a safe, clean, pleasant, beautiful childcare home. You can rest assured that your child is in great hands. She is a very experienced Provider, and is interested in the children's well being as well as the Parents ' satisfaction. She's caring and has a great curriculum to engage your child.
REBECCA
10/11/2018
Great day care! My Family loved it here especially my son. The only reason we switched centers is because we are now further away. I would highly recommend.
Stanina S
10/09/2018
We started our son at Joyful childcare when he was just about 7 months. He 15 months now and we've seen such great strides in developmental and social skills. Joyful Childcare is an well structured enviornment to place your children. I highly recommend this Daycare!
Florence B
07/18/2018
Joyful Child Care is a great place to take your child. For some Daycares, the pictures you see online are far different from the actual thing. But for Joyful Child Care, the beautiful pictures you see online are true and real when you see the Day Care. Also, the staff is very capable, nice, and professional.
Alisha M
06/05/2018
This is an excellent daycare. Their service is top notch. A very warm and friendly place to be. When I bring my child here I can rest assured that my child will be safe. I'm very satisfied and I would recommend this daycare.
Joyce B
04/07/2018
This Day Care is very beautiful, child friendly, and parent welcoming indeed.
The atmosphere is very cozy and serene.
A very good place for your child.
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