"We cannot say enough good things about Plato! Our daughter started there when she was just over a year old and continued until we moved out of state when she was almost 2 1/2.  It is a warm, loving environment in which she thrived!  We found it to be the perfect size...small enough that the children all get plenty of personal attention, but with other children around to help foster social skills.  Our daughter loved going to Plato in the morning and was always happy when we picked her up.  The staff was very in-tune to her changing needs as she grew and developed.  After moving, we have continued to stay in touch with her Plato family and have even stopped by for visits when we were back in town.  We feel very fortunate to have found such a wonderful place! Elana"

"We started at Plato when our daughter was 4 months old and had a wonderful experience in our 2 years there.  Everyone at Plato went above and beyond when it came to providing care, and our daughter still feels deep love and warmth whenever she comes for a visit.  We still consider Shantie and the staff part of our extended family."

"Our daughter was one of the original Plato kids, and we knew we had found a great place when she started at 14 months old.  More than three years later our daughter is four and a half and one of the more advanced kids in her Preschool class.  I attribute that to the educational foundation she received by going to Plato.  Plato exceeded our expectations of a home daycare and provided exceptional quality care, and many educational opportunities including Spanish language and French music classes, as well as field trips to the library, story time at the book store, even a visit to the local fire department!  Because of that experience we decided to send our son (now 17 months) to Plato as well.  Ryan started when he was an infant and has been a full-time member of the Plato family since then.  It is an extremely difficult decision to send an infant (or any child) to full time daycare, knowing they are spending so much time away from home.  I trust the staff at Plato to provide my children a loving, educational, nurturing environment 5 days a week, and I am thankful for all that they do for our family! Kelly"

"Our 2 yr old daughter, Ellie, has attended Plato since she was 6 months old.  We have enjoyed seeing our daughter develop her social skills by bonding with the staff and other children.  Additionally, Plato has provided us and our daughter a smaller, more personable daycare environment and one that continues to help us as working parents by offering us peace of mind regarding our daughter's care, strong communication and a lot of flexibility.  Baby #2 will join Ellie at Plato in 2011."

"Lucy started at Plato when she was just a mere 3 months old. From day one we felt so comfortable with the attention and care she was receiving. They made going back to work much easier than I could have imagined.  The home daycare approach is one that works best for our family.  The interaction our daughter receives from the teachers and other children is great and we could not ask for a better set up. In the 9 months we have been a client, Lucy always comes home smiling, happy and rested."

"Mom of AJ (34 months) and Julia (10 months); client for 2.5 years. "Both of our children started at Plato at 4 months of age and have always received exceptional care.  We feel so fortunate to have found such a wonderful home daycare environment in the city.  We have witnessed firsthand the connection that both of them have developed with the Plato staff."