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1La Petite Academy on N. Warwick Dr★ 5.00 on this job8 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Field trips”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.70★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86

2La Petite Academy on S. Western★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Field trips”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.70★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.74

3Childcare Network★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Field trips”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%76Job match= 73Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.70★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.73

4Northgate Early Learning Center★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Field trips”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%62Job match= 73Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.70★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.73

5Sweet Peas Learning Center★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Field trips”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%65Job match= 71Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.70★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.71

6The Goddard School of Paramus★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Field trips”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%39Job match= 61Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.70★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.61

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Field trips” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about field trips

Cara1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Childcare Network

I Love Everyone Who Works here they are great with the kids . My daughter loves going to daycare every morning .

Reasonable priceMeal preparationHomework assistanceField trips

Hyun4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

The Goddard School of Paramus

My son started at Goddard when he was 2 and completed Pre-K and summer camp there. He just entered kindergarten. All of the teachers we've had at Goddard were truly WONDERFUL-- very caring and warm. They have amazing curriculum too, with a perfect balance between fun and learning. I am confident that my son was… Read full review

Field tripsEducational services

AAshley5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

La Petite Academy on N. Warwick Dr

My daughters have been attending La Petite since our daycare had a pipe burst (over 2 years ago) and we were in need of care pretty quickly - the staff welcomed us in and ensured our girls were taken care of. We’ve never looked back! My girls are in school now but we come back for Summer care and they are always so… Read full review

Reasonable priceMeal preparationField tripsEducational services

SShelby2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

La Petite Academy on S. Western

We had a wonderful experience with La Petite when our son was enrolled there. He had great teachers and wishes he could go back now! He especially loved having Mrs. Ester as a teacher. She treats them as one of her own children and cares deeply about them. Highly recommend!

Field tripsEducational services

Cassandra2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Sweet Peas Learning Center

I highly recommend this school for young children. My son started when he was just two years old, and the progress he has made has been truly amazing. With the support, patience, and guidance of the teachers, he was able to develop skills much faster than we expected. The staff are caring, attentive, and really… Read full review

Great priceField tripsEducational servicesRest period regulation

DDamian4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

La Petite Academy on N. Warwick Dr

Been taking my Son to La Petite for over 5 years now. Love the stuff on how professional they are but also very loving. They have had so many after hours events that we will keep in our memories for a lifetime. My son has grown up at this daycare and has aged out as he is now in 3rd grade, but always wants to keep… Read full review

Great priceMeal preparationHomework assistanceField trips

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of child development centers).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Carolina Kinder DevelopmentCharlotte, NC	A 98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA––A–	5.00	—
2	Appletree Preschool - River EdgeOradell, NJ	A 94iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAA–	5.00	—
3	Cresthill Academy Child Daycare and Preschool - ParamusOradell, NJ	A 93iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%94+55.2Reliability 26%88+23Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
4	Tender Child Care Development CenterOklahoma City, OK	A 91iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%93+64.4Reliability 31%88+27.1Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA––A–	5.00	—
5	Edwards Early Education and Community Hope CenterOklahoma City, OK	A 90iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%90+62.3Reliability 31%90+27.7Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA––A–	4.96	—
6	La Petite Academy on N. Warwick DrOklahoma City, OK	A 88iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAC	4.82	—
7	Edugether Child Development Center | Excellence in Early Learning & ParentingSeattle, WA	A 88iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%91+53.4Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%72+11Experts Score= 88Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–BA–	4.89	—
8	God's Kidom Learning CenterLa Crosse, WI	A 84iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%86+59.5Reliability 31%81+24.9Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA––––	5.00	—
9	R.J.s Birds Nest CDCOklahoma City, OK	A 83iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%84+58.2Reliability 31%80+24.6Experts Score= 83Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA––––	4.83	—
10	Bright Horizons at South Lake UnionSeattle, WA	A 83iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%68+9.6Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–BAB	4.81	—
11	Meena's Home DaycareCharlotte, NC	A 82iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%86+54.6Reliability 28%85+24Replies to reviews 8%54+4.4Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 82Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAA–AC	4.86	—
12	La Petite Academy on S. WesternOklahoma City, OK	A 80iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AB–AAC	4.65	—

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Child Development Centers at a glance

How the 37 child development centers we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.