Ardent Preschool and Daycare - Clift Farms - Madison, Alabama

Melissa S.

Ardent Clift Farm is a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow. Since the management change, the improvement has been incredible—it truly feels like a completely different daycare in the best way possible. We’ve been with Ardent Clift Farm both before and after the transition, and the difference is undeniable.

The atmosphere is now warm, welcoming, and filled with positivity. The staff genuinely cares about both the children and their families, creating a nurturing environment where kids can thrive. Mrs. Lee Ann, the new director, is outstanding—she listens attentively to any concerns and takes meaningful action to address them.

The front desk team feels like family, always greeting us with kindness and making drop-offs and pickups a breeze. We couldn’t be happier with the changes, and we’re grateful to have such a caring team looking after our little ones!

Alyssa K.

We’ve been at Ardent for two months now and couldn’t be happier with the care for our son. The teachers here are great and truly care for the kids in their classroom. It’s been so fun watching how much my son has grown and developed in just two months. It really feels like home when we walk in and everyone knows his name and greets us with a big smile. I can tell that he’s more than just a number to everyone and that they really get to know the kids.

The biggest concern I saw when researching Ardent before enrolling was inconsistency with teachers. I will say that we have experienced this. However, I’ve been SO happy with the care from each and every one of his teachers that I truly don’t think there’s a bad teacher at the school.

Jennifer R.

We have been with Ardent since the month after it opened and have been through its ups and downs, and I can confidently say the transformation has been incredible. What was once a place with high turnover and uncertainty is now thriving under a phenomenal new leadership team. The directors are hands-on, communicative, and clearly passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment.

The teachers and staff are not only consistent but genuinely positive and engaged with the kids every day. It’s amazing to see familiar faces each morning and to feel the joy and structure they’ve brought back into the classrooms. Our kids are happy, thriving, and excited to go to daycare.

Huge kudos to the new team for turning things around. We’re so grateful and truly impressed!

Annonymous

My daughter recently started daycare here. Her teacher, Ms. Anna and her assistant Mrs. Angelina are outstanding. I can tell they love my baby, and the others in the room as their own! My daughter started at 8weeks old and is thriving there! They really take their time with the babies and help them reach new milestones as they arise!
The director Mrs. Lee Ann is wonderful! She is full of joy all the time! She is a bright light in what seems to be the children and the workers! Things have been so much better amongst the administration team. The office manager Kieli is wonderful! She is very bubbly and always eager to help! We love Ardent and are so thankful for a crew that makes us feel seen, loved, and cherished and not just a number on a list!

Breanna E.

My daughter is a new student here in one of the toddler rooms and she’s new to daycare in general. As a mom the staff make it a point to make me feel like my daughter is safe and truly taking care of through out the day. They do not hesitate to check on her if I call and ask them to since like I said she’s new, and the lead teacher for the room sends updates on how she’s doing throughout the day on the app used. When I pick her up they tell me how she did and anything they have noticed that needs to be told to me. My daughter has rough drop offs so the admin and lead teacher help me ease my anxiety of leaving her.
Truly truly blessed to have found this daycare/school for my daughter’s first time in an actual daycare!
10/10 recommend!!

A I.

Went for a tour today with Kieli, the office manager. She has been very professional from my first inquiry about one week ago. Emails have been consistent, attachments with thorough information and follow up. The tour was standard, highlighting the security features and facility. What sets Ardent apart is their faith base and that’s showcased throughout the facility. The staff seemed happy. The tour did feel a bit incomplete because we weren’t able to see any of the playgrounds but I do understand the safety of the children. I appreciate that the Director (LeAnn I believe) made a point to introduce herself. I also liked that there were share zones for other parents.

Alexis L.

Our daughter just started at Ardent Daycare this week, and we couldn’t be happier! From the very first day, she has absolutely loved it, and as parents, we feel so confident in our decision. The staff is warm, caring, and attentive, creating such a welcoming environment. We were recommended by friends, and now we see why—they truly go above and beyond to make sure each child feels safe, loved, and engaged. We’re so grateful to have found this amazing daycare!" The lules

Tyler B.

Ardent has been a fantastic start for my little ones education!

I had mixed feelings about enrolling my daughter in another daycare after a not so great experience in the past but this has been a dream. In a few short weeks she has learned her Days of the Week, has mastered her colors, and is on track to be potty trained soon. My husband and I love that they emphasize prayer at several points during the day and incorporate the Bible into each lesson. The staff shows the love of Jesus through loving and serving the children in this community and we couldn’t be prouder to be apart of the Ardent family!

Melissa S.

Ardent Clift Farm is a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow. Since the management change, the improvement has been incredible—it truly feels like a completely different daycare in the best way possible. We’ve been with Ardent Clift Farm both before and after the transition, and the difference is undeniable.

The atmosphere is now warm, welcoming, and filled with positivity. The staff genuinely cares about both the children and their families, creating a nurturing environment where kids can thrive. Mrs. Lee Ann, the new director, is outstanding—she listens attentively to any concerns and takes meaningful action to address them.

The front desk team feels like family, always greeting us with kindness and making drop-offs and pickups a breeze. We couldn’t be happier with the changes, and we’re grateful to have such a caring team looking after our little ones!

Laura R.

Withdrew my daughter after less than six months due to poor office personnel, mismanagement, and demeaning teachers. Our daughter has been in daycare for years, yet is still immensely apprehensive to enter the class every morning. After speaking with other parents, her experience is not unique. In fact, since her time at Ardent, she has proficiently learned to use the phrase, "shut up," and tells us specific kids hit her face on a daily basis. It is deplorable for a facility to operate in such a manner behind a thinly veiled Christian mission.
On top of her experience, facility leadership experiences high turnover. Despite this, office managers are permitted to stay and mismanage health and security information that compromises the safety and PHI of my child. Specifically, by frequent "outages" of systems, loosing or "misfiling" her immunization paperwork, assigning her to a class outside of her age range, and emailing parents of the entire school the first/last names and classroom assignments of all students. Complaints of the above-referenced concerns still remain unresolved.
Frankly, I'm shocked that the facility can manage 3.8 stars on online reviews, despite bribing parents to rate them 5 stars. Save yourself and your child the headache and look elsewhere.

Alyssa K.

We’ve been at Ardent for two months now and couldn’t be happier with the care for our son. The teachers here are great and truly care for the kids in their classroom. It’s been so fun watching how much my son has grown and developed in just two months. It really feels like home when we walk in and everyone knows his name and greets us with a big smile. I can tell that he’s more than just a number to everyone and that they really get to know the kids.

The biggest concern I saw when researching Ardent before enrolling was inconsistency with teachers. I will say that we have experienced this. However, I’ve been SO happy with the care from each and every one of his teachers that I truly don’t think there’s a bad teacher at the school.

Jennifer R.

We have been with Ardent since the month after it opened and have been through its ups and downs, and I can confidently say the transformation has been incredible. What was once a place with high turnover and uncertainty is now thriving under a phenomenal new leadership team. The directors are hands-on, communicative, and clearly passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment.

The teachers and staff are not only consistent but genuinely positive and engaged with the kids every day. It’s amazing to see familiar faces each morning and to feel the joy and structure they’ve brought back into the classrooms. Our kids are happy, thriving, and excited to go to daycare.

Huge kudos to the new team for turning things around. We’re so grateful and truly impressed!

Annonymous

My daughter recently started daycare here. Her teacher, Ms. Anna and her assistant Mrs. Angelina are outstanding. I can tell they love my baby, and the others in the room as their own! My daughter started at 8weeks old and is thriving there! They really take their time with the babies and help them reach new milestones as they arise!
The director Mrs. Lee Ann is wonderful! She is full of joy all the time! She is a bright light in what seems to be the children and the workers! Things have been so much better amongst the administration team. The office manager Kieli is wonderful! She is very bubbly and always eager to help! We love Ardent and are so thankful for a crew that makes us feel seen, loved, and cherished and not just a number on a list!