Anaelli Sandoval1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Anaelli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAmazing daycare! Definitely recommend.
Joyful Noise
How 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%91+63Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 92Not 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.92SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#17 of 37 preschoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 56%
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · 5 photos
93%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 14 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
May 2026latest review
Joyful Noise at a glance
Google reviewers rate Joyful Noise 4.9 out of 5 based on fourteen reviews, with the owner not responding to any feedback. Customers describe the agency as attentive and friendly, noting that staff treat children like family while celebrating holidays and birthdays. Recurring themes include the development of motor skills and speech in infants, as well as the general quality of care provided to young children. All provided excerpts are positive, with no specific criticisms or low-star patterns identified in the text.
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (93% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 14 Google reviews (6 with written comments).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: May 15, 2026.
- Service: Preschool serving Yakima, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other preschools
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: satisfaction.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Joyful Noise: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
91
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Joyful Noise: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Joyful Noise: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 31.–
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Star ratings
14 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars1393%
- 4 stars17%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 6 written reviews
- Praise7100%
- Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude457%
- Would recommend229%
- Quality & results114%
What customers talk about
We read 6 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“This has been a great place to take my son, they are attentive to all the children's learning experience my son is 10 months and is already developing…”
“Would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone with children!”
“Keep up the awesome job!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
CourtneyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
This has been a great place to take my son, they are attentive to all the children's learning experience my son is 10 months and is already developing great motor skills like crawling, standing.. he's even starting to say words I recommend anyone to bring the babies here
Quiara1 reviewTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Amazing staff, very friendly, love how they treats the kids like family! Celebrating every holiday, along with birthdays and art work. The best child care center in the valley!!
JudithLocal Guide · 170 reviewsTotal 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. · 8 years ago★★★★★
Love this place. Very attentive and outgoing with your children. Would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone with children!!!! Keep up the awesome job!!!!!!!!
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Noelia Flores6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Noelia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleBest place for children. Great friendly staff and owner.
Courtney DunleavyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThis has been a great place to take my son, they are attentive to all the children's learning experience my son is 10 months and is already developing great motor skills like crawling, standing.. he's even starting to say words I recommend anyone to bring the babies here
Quiara vaca1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Quiara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAmazing staff, very friendly, love how they treats the kids like family! Celebrating every holiday, along with birthdays and art work. The best child care center in the valley!!
JudithLocal Guide · 170 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Judith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleLove this place. Very attentive and outgoing with your children. Would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone with children!!!! Keep up the awesome job!!!!!!!!
Alex Ayala1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Alex has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGrandmas daycare best ever.
liz reyes1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews liz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleDragonfyreLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dragonfyre has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleSarah Reyes5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAngel Elliot1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Angel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google- Positive: Responsiveness, Reliability, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Business details
- Address: 402 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
- Service area: Yakima, WA