We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude on behalf of Sofia and our family. After nearly three full years at your daycare center, Sofia has truly blossomed under the care of your wonderful staff and through your exceptional programming. It's no surprise that parting with your child for most of the day can be quite difficult, but knowing that Sofia was in such a beautiful and safe environment, surrounded by caring educators and friends, made it manageable for us every single day.

Sofia has adapted to Kindergarten so quickly and effortlessly, which is a true reflection of the exceptional work you and your team do for theses children during such transformational times in their lives. We are absolutely certain that choosing Graystone for Sofia was one of the best decisions we've made, and we are incredibly thankful to all of you.

Danielle, Mike & Sofia

Since enrolling my daughter at Graystone, I have been amazed at the positive transformations I've seen in her. Her social skills, motor coordination, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and interactions with peers have all improved noticeably. Perhaps most rewarding is the growth in her vocabulary and confidence in communicating with others.

The teachers and staff here are exceptional. Their genuine care for each child's development shines through in everything they do. They are warm, friendly, and consistently go above and beyond to ensure each child feels supported and valued. As a parent, it's comforting to know that my child is in such capable and compassionate hands.

The programs are thoughtfully designed, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and embraces children from all backgrounds. Additionally, their excellent communication with parents creates a strong sense of partnership in my child's growth. I am grateful to have found such a wonderful place for my daughter's early education and look forward to seeing her continue to thrive here.

- Sidra

Graystone has been an outstanding choice for our family! We were immediately impressed by the warm, nurturing environment and the dedicated staff. The curriculum helps to foster a love of learning through engaging activities that are educational and fun. Both of our children thrived in this setting, developing not only academically but also socially and emotionally. The teachers genuinely care about each child's unique needs and work tirelessly to create a sense of community. We appreciate the open lines of communication and the daily feedback we receive, which helps us stay involved in our children's development.

Graystone has truly become a second home for our family, and we are grateful for the positive impact it has had on our children's early learning journey

- The Miranda Family

Where to begin. My wife and I would like to take the time to acknowledge Graystone Children's Early Learning Academy. From day one, Anna-Maria and Elia have been super accommodating beyond words can explain. We were on a long waitlist for childcare for our eldest in the Niagara region. With 2-3 year wait times and no glimpse of hope for child care, we were at a dead end. Graystone, which is 30 minutes from our home, was able to accommodate our daughter Ioanna for 2 days a week. Let me tell you, it was the best decision we ever made and definitely worth the drive for us. With Ioanna being born in the heart of COVID and very little interaction with the outside world at that time, speech and certain milestones were slightly delayed. With the phenomenal assistance of the loving and caring staff, our daughter has learned so many crucial learning skills. This isn't just child care, the ways and methods of Graystone match, if not exceed, Montessori style facilities! From not speaking much at all, to starting to speak full sentences, the activities and brain exercises have done wonders to our little girl. She is ecstatic entering the facility and knows she is in the best of hands. In addition, we are provided with a daily report of meals, bathroom breaks, activities, and share time in the form of an e-mail. A few months ago our youngest daughter Katerina had joined as well. With being very attached to my wife and myself, we were expecting a rocky transition. The complete opposite happened. She started opening up to others and looks forward to her stay. Her teachers even helped a few weeks ago with Katerina taking her first steps and started to walk at Graystone! Ultimately, words cannot describe the level of gratitude we have towards Graystone. It has changed both of our daughters' mental development and opened up a door of socialization and friendships of fellow classmates. Thank you for striving to be the best from the rest!

Sincerely, Konstantinos, AnneMarie, Ioanna & Katerina Skentzos

Our children have been attending Graystone since 2019, and after our first visit, we knew that we had found a place that made us feel comfortable and confident sending our child to. The staff are incredible and have provided all 3 of our children with safe environments where they can explore, create learn, play and grow. We could not have asked for a better team of teachers and staff to take care of our children. We are so happy to have been a Graystone family for so many years.

-   Amie & Michael

Dear Graystone staff,

Thank you for all your evident engagement in preparing, planning, and delivering the Ramadan activities this year in your building. As a humble member of the Canadian-Muslim community in Hamilton, I am very proud to see this exceptional leadership in your building and consistent efforts geared towards including every child in the diverse classroom and preparing them to the diverse and rich Canadian community we live in. I am very grateful and thankful for all your work this year and all the questions you have brought forward to me.

Please enjoy a treat as sweet as your heart and your kindness.

– Salwa

When it was time to start considering daycare for our son, we wanted to be sure that anywhere we sent him would be a space he would be safe, he would have fun and he would feel loved. We have found that in Graystone Early Learning Academy. This center has gone above and beyond by putting systems in place to ensure our son who has special needs has all the tools he needs to be the best that he can be. The peace of mind from knowing our son is safe and well cared for is invaluable and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending GCELA.

– D. Bryan-Goulbourne

Our son Robbie Jr., started at Graystone when he was 18 months old and stayed until he graduated. His time there was incredibly formative but also fun! The curriculum was awesome, and he was very well prepared for Junior Kindergarten. He still tells us regular stories about his adventures at “little school” and he made close friends we remain in contact with. I also accredit Graystone with helping expand my son’s pallet as the lunches were always creative and allowed him to try all kinds of different foods.

I was so happy when given the opportunity to leave a testimonial for our experience with Graystone! It was the best decision we made for our daughter's care and education.

They came so highly recommended that we knew we wanted to attend before she was born.

Elia and Anna Maria are such a joy to be in contact with. They are kind, professional, organized, caring and supportive. They have always welcomed open communication and run the facility seamlessly.

Miss Alex, Miss Carlene, and Miss Cathy were our daughter's teachers, and they were amazing! So caring and compassionate with the kids. They put a lot of work into organized units that helped promote learning through play, exploration, teamwork, and real-world application. Our daughter's confidence, empathy and kindness truly flourished in their class.

Having been enrolled and started at the height of the pandemic, we never once feared for health, safety or well being. The facility is clean, well maintained and all the necessary precautions were strictly adhered to. All the while still feeling welcoming and joyful for the kids with simple things like a caring embrace at drop-off.

Please look no further, if you can enroll your child at Graystone, take it! The quality of education, nutrition and care was beyond what we could have hoped for.

The Tran Family

Graystone is a warm, welcoming, and nurturing establishment. Our son began in the Infant program and had since moved his way up to Preschool. In each program, the educators were caring, responsive, and engaging. Their collaborative and child-centred approach to teaching has truly fostered a love of learning in our son. Graystone has become a second home for our child, helping us in each step of his journey. As we approach graduation, we feel incredibly grateful for the Graystone community and the exceptional care they provide.