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Each child is unique and we value each and every one of them.

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We provide care for infants through Pre-K. All teachers are trained in child development and early childhood education as well as being certified in cpr and first aid. Sign language is used with our infants and toddlers. We teach Spanish to our preschool and pre-k classes.
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We offer a curriculum that is integrated across all domains of child development. We help the children to become independent, self-confident, inquisitive learners. We are teaching them how to learn, not just now, but all through their lives
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Rochester Road, Troy
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We serve breakfast, lunch and two snacks each day.
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Kimberly M.

06/28/2018

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Great childcare center! All the caregivers are very attentive, kind, and create a positive learning environment for the children. We have two children that are attending Harmony. Our six year old is attending the Summer camp this year, and she was very excited to be coming back to her old school that she spent four and a half years at! She was also very well prepared for kindergarten because of all the prep work done here! We have been very pleased with Harmony and would highly recommend this center!

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Jessica W.

12/14/2016

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I read the last posting and I have to respond. We have been using Harmony for a little less than 2 years and have nothing but praise for them. The staff is amazing! Everyone not only in both of my children's classes but all the staff take time to learn my girls and both my husband and I. They are always smiling and go out of their way to wish us a blessed day. Most of the staff have been employed there for a long time. The only new faces are the ones that come late in the afternoon that go to the High school. My daughter is in the faithful friends classroom and is learning so much. Just the other day she came home and wanted to act out the Bible story she learned in class. It is such a nice feeling when I go to pick her up and she wants to show me what they did throughout the day and is excited about it. I am truly blessed to have such great caring people looking after both my girls.

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Karen L.

12/07/2016

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This school is so awful and dysfunctional, our experience here is HORRIBLE and totally a NIGHTMARE!!!. The director's sole interest is money rather than your kid. The teachers are unhappy and impatient all day long. How your kid can be happy in such unhappy atmosphere? I also read discrimination and racism from their words and attitude, especially from the conversations with ASHLEY. On top of that God help you if are a person of foreign origin. if you like to torture yourself and instill the 'value' of low self-esteem in your child, feel free to enroll your kid here!

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Sarah P.

07/24/2015

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We love Harmony Christian!! Our 2 daughters attended Harmony for 3.5 years. My oldest was 6 months old when she started, and my youngest started when she was 12 weeks old. We recently moved away, and are heartbroken to have to leave Harmony. My girls have bonded intensely with their caregivers. Harmony is such a loving, family-like environment, but also teaches the children in fun and interesting ways. I'm amazed by how much my oldest has learned in the pre-school room. Please consider Harmony for your children. I know you will feel as comfortable as we did leaving your children in their care.

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Kelly W.

10/04/2014

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Treated Like Family

My daughter started at Harmony when she was 13 months old. After touring several childcare facilities in the area, I knew the very first day, that Harmony was where I would send my child. Best decision I ever made. My daughter loved going to Harmony everyday and we were both sad when she started Kindergarten and had to leave. This is a very warm, loving environment that teaches, not just supervises playtime. My daughter was the brightest in her Kindergarten class, and I credit a lot of her abilities to the teaching at Harmony!

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Lori M.

10/04/2014

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Harmony is more than just a Daycare!

7 years ago we were expecting our first child. We interviewed and toured countless daycares for our unborn little girl. We were tired and frustrated...until we toured Harmony. We knew the minute we walked in that it was the "one". The coded locked doors in the entry were a good first impression. After reading the curriculum and teachers trainings and backgrounds, we couldn't believe how lucky we had gotten. Our daughter started at Harmony at 17 months old and continued through to Pre-K graduation. She only went 2 days a week and these amazing teachers had her prepped and ready for Kindergarten at age 4!!!



Leaving your child in the morning is the hardest thing to do, but when you know that they are going to be loved, hugged, educationally stimulated in sensory, music and art! Wow! It's not just a daycare! We left Harmony after our daughter graduated and found daycares closer to our home for our son. Two years of disappoints ( mainly because we compared every one of them to Harmony ), we have come to our senses and will be attending Harmony again! Whats a little bit of a drive when it comes to the safety of your children.



Our daughter still stays in touch with teachers and her old preschool friends and we are proud to know every one of them!

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Simina B.

09/02/2014

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THIS DAYCARE IS WONDERFUL!! Our 2 boys have been here since they were infants. Now the oldest just entered their Pre-K program (first day today and he loved it!). I have come to know the staff very well over the past 4 years and there is an amazing, core group of the staff that have been there throughout that time. This is more than half the staff!! Of course there is some staff turnover at any place- this is normal as childcare has many younger staff that may be in school part time or be at a transition point in their lives. The core staff there has always maintained a great continuity of care for the kids and incorporated the new teachers into the curriculum and routine 0 that the kids are not affected by constant changes. They have a great curriculum and also field trips, special guests, and awesome kids' activities. The facility is clean, the food is good, the teachers are very enthusiastic, and my kids ARE HAPPY AND LEARNING SO MANY NEW THINGS!

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Jenny B.

09/02/2014

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My son started at Harmony when he was three months in the infant room. He is currently enrolled in the awesome adventure toddler classroom. The way he has grown since being in this childcare is beyond amazing, His vocabulary,manners, and not to mention being potty trained has been all due to the constant love and care of the teachers there. Mrs. Diane really has a way with making feel like you are apart of her family...not like "clients"!! I would and have recommended this place to everyone i know. The love and care that the staff show to the children really carries on from class to class. Its always nice to hear "good morning" from the Harmony teachers that don't even work in his classroom. Also the fact that they are a christian based school make them A plus in my book. They teach the children to love one another , and it really shows in my son when he comes home...So thank you HArmony Christian for letting me and my son be apart of your wonderful center. . And here's to many many more years.. At Harmony they really are family

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Blake S.

08/26/2014

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Our son has been at Harmony Christian since the age of 6mo he is now 2. He used to get excited going in, but not as much anymore. Both my wife and I have noticed the multiple staff rotations to the point where when our son is dropped off now. The staff in his room seem less enthusiastic, I've heard one demean another child, it just doesn't feel as welcoming in his room anymore. Whereas before the staff were enthusiastic and excited to see the children, now it seems as its more of a bother or burdensome.



I would recommend them to anyone, just keep an eye out for the current toddler room to make sure your son/daughter are being treated w/ respect and enthusiasm that children gravitate towards

claimed iconBusiness Response08/29/2014

I am so sorry that you feel this way. This is a concern for me, so I strongly encourage you to come to me directly so that we can work this out. If you would like to remain anonymous, please call or email and we can speak confidentially. We will discuss the importance of family partnerships with our staff, and I do hope that you will let me know when you see that this has been resolved. Thank you for the input. -Diane

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Amanda R.

08/22/2014

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Both my son and daughter started at Harmony at 3 months old and I would never consider taking them anywhere else. The teachers are top notch with very little turn over, many of the same teachers that my son had 6 years ago are still there. To me that shows the quality of Harmony. Each teacher is so loving, I have never doubted that my kids are not loved at Harmony as much as they are at home. Diane who owns the center is very interactive, knowing each family and child by name, always there to talk about questions or concerns and always addresses anything that comes up immediately.

The curriculum is a hands on play based learning style which resonates so well with toddlers and preschoolers, they are learning and don't even realize it! We have always been so happy with Harmony and will be sad to leave when my daughter starts Kindergarten next year!

claimed iconBusiness Response08/29/2014

Amanda, Thank you so much for the kind words! This is exactly what we strive to do for the families at Harmony.

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Lori C.

08/14/2014

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I would not recommend sending your child here as they have questionable disciplinary methods and hide things that happen in the classroom from parents. My child stood up at the lunch table and was locked in a dark bathroom as punishment. I was never informed of the issue by the teachers or administrators. When I ASKED the administrator, I was told it "wasn't a big deal" and they had written up the teachers involved and that they had the incident on video tape. I realize that my child should not have stood up at the lunch table, but putting a 4 year old in a dark bathroom and standing in front of the door so she can't get out is not acceptable punishment. The administrator offered to "let the teacher go" that did this if I kept my child at the facility. I cannot leave my child in a place that would keep such issues from me, especally after my child told me that the teachers told her not to tell. This incident is documented with the state, so please feel free to verify. Trusting your daycare provider is VERY important, and this facility does not deserve your trust. Keep your child safe and away from this daycare.

claimed iconBusiness Response08/21/2014

At Harmony Christian, we took this situation very seriously. Parents are welcome to review the state report for an accurate account of the situation and our response. The administrator did not feel that this incident was not a big deal, but that we were able to resolve the problem by terminating the employee and retraining our entire staff on Harmony's discipline policy, which includes positive guidance. Harmony knows this behavior to be an isolated incident. In the 7 years we have been in business, we have never had a parent complaint about our discipline methods. Unfortunately, this employee made a poor decision, but it does not characterize Harmony Christian Care & Learning Center. We are sorry that you feel we did not respond properly and we wish your family all the best.

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J J.

10/23/2013

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Excellent Child Care!



We had a GREAT experience at Harmony! It is owner operated with a lot of love and care. All of the teachers were very loving toward my two boys. The quality of care was very high and the turnover rate was low. They provided a wonderful, healthy food service program. The daily lesson plans and activities were also very good. My boys loved playing, reading and learning new things. My husband and I felt really good about leaving our children there all day - we knew they were with people who loved them and took very good care of them. My older son who is 3, talked about his teachers, friends and experiences with excitement. He loved going to school and amazed us with all that he had learned. We were very sad when we moved to another city and the drive to Harmony was too far. I visited many day cares in our new city trying to match what we had come to love at Harmony and nothing came close. Harmony is truly a gem!



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Deb R.

10/23/2013

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I had my child at a day care center and when I found out Ms. Diane Parkanzky was opening her own day care I knew that I wanted my son to go there. I asked her to notify me when she opened. It wasn't long before my son said "I want to go to Ms. Diane's school all the time and so began our adventure with this wonderful day care. Being a working Mom it is so difficult to leave your child somewhere all day with someone other than your or family. However, I never felt bad about leaving my child at Harmony because he loved it there, because I loved the staff and the atmosphere and their teaching methods. I cannot say enough good things about this child care facility. My son still talks about it and has such found memories there and we miss everyone so much. If you need child care, this is definitely a school you want to visit. I'm sure you will fall in love with it like we did and feel good about leaving your child there.



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meganjohnson

05/31/2013

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My son and daughter both attended Harmony and we are very pleased with the service and care they provide. Both my children have loved their experience and teachers. From the minute we started looking at day care facilities, I knew the kids would be very happy here. Diane and the staff are very warm and friendly. They have been very accomodating with changes in our schedules. Unfortunately, because we moved, I am not able to commute them to Harmony anymore. It breaks my heart to pull them away from such a loving environment. I feel the curriculum and program are wonderful and very thorough. I love that they incorporate a Christian atmosphere into their daily activities. We will greatly miss Harmony, Diane, and all the teachers that touched my childrens' lives. I would recommend Harmony in a heartbeat!!

mandajohnson

10/12/2011

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My daughter has been going to ...

My daughter has been going to Harmony Daycare sence she was 3 months old, she will be 3 in Feb. She loves it, and all her teachers have been wonderful, I have never had even one problem form the daycare. I looked at many daycare's before I put her in this one, Harmony is by far the cleanest, and most friendlest staff. I drive an extra 45min everyday and night from work, so my daughter can stay in this daycare, I trust them with her. They are great.

abizzel

09/30/2011

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My 3 year old just started at ...

My 3 year old just started at Harmony a couple of weeks ago. She has never been to day care before, so she and I have zero experiance with day care. I visited EVERY day care in the area and my heart kept going back to Harmony. Every single time I have walked into the facility, from the first to the last I have received attention, and my concerns have been addressed, and I have felt completely welcome. The reason why I decided on Harmony was the staff. The children were hugging the teacher that took me around during my drop in tour and I just knew that is the place that I needed to place my little one. I did NOT see this at the other centers that I visited. The staff is very warm, attentive, and caring. They always let me know how my little one's day went. They go out of their way to make her happy. In addition to that, they teach her things, engage her, let her decide what she wants to do during the day (the center has a distinct routine, but there are certain times during the day when each child is free to choose what activity they want to do). They also adapt to the group of children that they have in the class. What I mean is if that particular group learns through painting they paint more, If that group responds well to reading they read more. Chain day cares have a much more rigid structure and they have certain things that they have to do and there is no deviation to this. This is fine for school age children. We are talking about pre-schoolers here. I am not trying to squeeze my 3 year old into a mold so early. I am very pleased, my expectations have been exceeded.

troymm48

07/30/2011

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We love Harmony! My son started there two years ago and has loved all of his teachers. He is in the pre-k and getting ready to go to kindergarten in Troy. He is more than ready to go, even reading a bit! When I pick him up at the end of the day he doesn't want to leave. He always tells me about what he learned at Harmony. He knows about dinosaurs that I've never even heard of. Everyone at Harmony is so friendly, even the teachers who my son has never had know him and say hi to him in the morning. Personally, I'm glad that Harmony would expel a violent child to keep the rest of the kids safe. We will be sad to leave Harmony and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for child care!

tjd.wayne1

07/07/2011

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My baby started at Harmony at three months old. It was really hard for us to leave our baby with anyone other than family, but Harmony made us feel safe and comfortable right from the start. At first our daughter was a very "needy" baby. The teachers loved her and figured out how to make her happy. She is now happy and independent. She loves her primary teacher (Ms. Marilyn) as well as the other teachers in the room. Our daughter is always happy and engaged when we pick her up. My wife loves that they have little circle times and story times with the babies. I love that they take the babies outside. One of my favorite pictures of our daughter is one of her and another child on a stroller ride. We are always well informed of how our baby's day was. Also, the actual owner of the center is always there to talk to. She quickly addresses any concerns that we have! As far as the post below, I suggest touring the center to find out for yourself!

virajdave

07/07/2011

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First of all, I would like to ...

First of all, I would like to begin by saying that Harmony has a very high standard of quality of service they provide.



My son was 7 months old when we removed him from a previous daycare and were desperately looking for a good daycare, one where my husband and I would feel welcome, our son would be well taken care of and where we would feel like our opinion mattered.



We were SO LUCKY to have found Harmony. My husband visited the center and met with the owner. She was able to answer all our questions, no matter how many questions we asked. My husband was so excited and happy when he called me to tell me that he had found a perfect place for our son. Our son spent 4 years at Harmony. He has thoroughly enjoyed himself and we have cherished every moment of all the things he has learnt at Harmony. The teachers are very well trained. They are very loving, will listen to parents if the parents have any concerns, are extremely organized, take personal interest in the growth of the child, do fun activities with the kids, take them on field trips etc. The best part about this day care center is that communication is very open, whether it's the teachers or the owner. They are always available to hear the parent's questions and opinions. Our son would be so excited to get to Harmony every day and we could hardly wait to hear about all his daily activities at the end of the day. Whatever was mentioned in the weekly calendar was covered in the respective classroom. If there had to be any changes, parents were promptly informed. We are vegetarians and on request, the owner was kind enough to add an extra vegetarian item on the menu. Our son always had positive things to say about his day.



Harmony has contributed in building a strong foundation for our son and we would highly recommend Harmony to anyone.

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Phone: (248) 457-0223

Address: 1064 E Wattles Rd, Troy, MI 48085

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