I dont usually write reviews, but in this case I had to. Especially, after reading some of the negative inappropriate reviews below. My son goes to TTA and he absolutely loves it! and we do too. I can't wait for my baby to start attending TTA as well.
Ms. DeSa is amazing and so are all the teachers. The teachers take so much effort in putting together the class curriculum. My son has already started reading, In fact I'm afraid he might be bored when he goes to kindergarten later this year. They are already following the kindergarten curriculum in pre school! This is such a welcome addition to The Hills community.

As a children's author (Simon & Schuster), I visit a lot of schools and witness both the environment and the teacher interaction with the students--and I have never seen such a warm and engaging preschool environment. My child went to the school that was in the space previous to Tiny Turtle, and there has been an exponential improvement in her learning and her enthusiasm toward school. The rooms are light and airy, uncluttered, very clean and organized by subject so the kids move around during the day, which is so important to the learning style of young children. The director is a very impressive, intelligent and dedicated young woman who has run another very successful elementary program. Her philosophy toward open spaces, rotating, subject-driven classrooms, and a structured but not pressured learning style is refreshing. My child wants to go to school every day and stay as late as she can. She adores her teacher, her friends, and the director. I don't think there's a better preschool in the area. My child is thriving. Plus, she's already reading and loves doing her schoolwork. If you want your child to gain a lifelong love of learning, Tiny Turtle is the perfect early childhood environment.

My child absolutely ADORES Ms. DeSa as well as the rest of the teachers and assistants! In just one month my child has acquired so many more skills that can so easily be attributed to Ms. DeSa and the other teachers' dedication, nurturing, and commitment to teach! And the most important review of all -- my child looks forward to going to Tiny Turtle Academy every morning! My child is thriving at TTA, and after extensively researching, visiting, and interviewing over 12 daycare facilities in the area, I know that this is the BEST early childhood education facility in the area. The teachers' knowledge, background, philosophy, dedication, and compassion make all the difference for our children's foundation in learning - they inspire them to look forward to learning something new every day... I am 100% assured that my child is in wonderful care every day.

My son loves the school and his teacher. The staff and Ms. Desa are awsome!

I made a decision to enroll my child at TTA after seeing the director run a very successful aftercare program at the elementary school. I was very impressed with her dedication, compassion and how well she interacts with kids and parents. My decision to enroll my child was solidified after I went for the open house and was very impressed will all the rooms and zone driven methodology. Your child is not crammed in one room all day long and there are so many possibilities for them to learn and explore new things. My older child went to a preschool which had similar setup and thrived in that environment. My child has been at TTA for 3 weeks and loves going to school, the teachers are very warm and welcoming and I get constant updates about my child’s daily activities.
TTA has been open for a month so I would not discount it just yet.....so far they have exceeded my expectations in all areas.!!

Thank you Ms Desa and the teachers for doing a fabulous job! I can go to work in peace knowing that my child is in safe and trustworthy hands.

I have enrolled our kids into TTA at the beginning of the school year and WE (including the kids) absolutely LOVE IT!!! Like any child going to a new school our kids had a rough first week but we got atleast 5 calls a day from the teacher AND director giving us updates on the kids ex. they ate, slept, having fun etc. We were shocked by the second week our kids were looking forward to going to school in the morning and didn’t want to leave in the evening. While some teachers maybe young but they are extremely warm, caring and responsive to any concerns.
The reviews below seem more so as personal attacks than objective parental feedback. The director runs a very successful after care program at one of the elementary school in our township where our older kid is enrolled. So far she has exceeded our expectations in running TTA.

Not really such a believer in this daycare. Alot of mumbo jumbo, the director seems really inexperienced as well as the staff. Not impressed with all the different rooms. The staff is really young and I have to agree with the first review, I don't think I can trust the director, really shady:(

I've lived in the Hills for years and seen this daycare from Harmony to Ivy Leaf and now to Tiny Turtle Academy. I truly feel like when you walk into this daycare, you get a bad vibe. I feel as though most of the staff are lacking experience and there will be high turnover. As a believer that experience is the only teacher, I'd rate this as a poor daycare. On paper, it looks good when you speak with the director, but I get a feeling like I can't trust her as well. Personally, I am opting for a smaller daycare in the Gladstone area. Even though I'll have to travel, it's worth it to know my child is being cared for by experienced, caring teachers!