The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center

"This is a magical place! The owners, Dawn and Brian Stoeckel, and their mother, Nana, do an amazing job running this family business. Nana treats all the staff and kids as family and has a demeanor that is always upbeat and friendly. Her lunches are amazing, as she always cooks enough for the staff. Sometimes she’ll cook special meals just for the adults. Dawn is an open minded, understanding Christian woman who puts her whole heart into The Butterfly Garden. Her love of nature and experience as a teacher shows when interacting with the children and staff. Her husband, Brian, is always improving the school with his amazing carpentry skills. It’s very apparent they want the little school to reach its full potential and be an incredible place for all children, parents and staff. Unfortunately, my 45 minute commute got the best of me after two years."

"The Butterfly Garden is an amazing place to send your children! The staff love each child as if they are their own. I worked at the Butterfly Garden for a year and a half only leaving to transition to a job related to my degree. The environment is full of happiness and love. The kids are cared for, taught, and have the opportunity to interact with nature daily. Without a doubt a truly perfect place to send your kids and a great place to work."

"It's nice to work at a school that feels like home! It may be a beautiful butterfly garden now but deep inside it's heart, it's still a little kids club! I personally love to see the school slowly come out of it's cocoon, the work Ms. Dawn and Mr. Brian are doing to it makes my heart smile. The children are encouraged to learn through play, the teachers enjoy their jobs and the director steps into a classroom to interact! It's by far one of the best schools I have ever been with! Every child that walks through the door is learning in a Eco friendly, Christian, Five star environment with teachers that strive for five star quality, not because of anything other than a PURE love for the children!"

"The staff is AMAZING. My son just started going there a few days ago and when I tell you I am soooo happy I enroll my son there words can’t explain. As a first time mom and hearing horror story about daycare I was very scared to put him in daycare but, upon some research I came across The Butterfly Garden and I decide to go in for a tour and instantly I FEEL IN LOVE WITH STAFF AND THE FACILITY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM !!!"

"I love the quality of childcare my children receive at the Butterfly Garden! While the childcare center appears new due to a change in ownership this past year, it has not changed childcare employees. My children (2 and 5) have been lovingly cared for over the past year by trained professionals with over 50 decades of collective childcare experience. My favorite part is how attentive the employees are with each child's needs. My children have very different personalities and they are both given the chance to flourish at the Butterfly Garden."