My daughter has been going here for a few years now. She is excited every morning to go see her…read morefriends and teachers. She has been that way since day 1. They are always doing something special for the kids that go there. Every time I do pick up, every person that passes gives my daughter a good bye by name. All of my questions are answered quickly through the app. I have unlimited access to the camera in the classroom which is different from every other daycare I visited. It really helped ease anxiety in the beginning and is nice now to check in and see her progress and interactions. I don't have one negative thing to say about this place. I just wish I could have found it sooner so my son could have had the same incredible experience.

Ah Daycare, it can be a truly stressful, scary time trying to find a place to leave your child,…read moreespecially your first born. Who are these people he will be left with? Is he going to be genuinely cared for? What kind of discipline is used? How am I supposed to trust complete strangers?! When it came time for my son, at the age of 2.5, I inquired with friends who had children in daycare, researched dozens online, and visited the handful I had it narrowed down to, finally landing with Ladybird Wyndham Lakes. How did I decide? We were welcomed from the moment we walked in the door, there is an option to camera view the classroom (for a nominal fee), all snacks and meals are included (which is a major plus for me), it looked, smelled, and was clean, the halls were secure, and I agreed with their disciplinary strategy of talking a child through a situation. Three years later and I couldn't have made a better choice. He has learned and grown so much here and I know he's in good, loving, caring hands when I drop him off. We were pleasantly surprised when, before the end of the first week, everyone knew our child by name! They do a good job of keeping communication open and parents notified of all upcoming events via signs at the front desk and posted on classroom doors. Classrooms are window walled so you can see in them at all times. There are outdoor play areas around the perimeter and grouped off by classroom so children are with their appropriate age groups. Ballet and soccer are offered on site to those who wish to sign up. My son enjoyed soccer Monday's with Soccer Shots on premises! One Friday a month they offer Parents Night Out, for an additional fee, from 6:30-10:00pm. The kids eat pizza and watch movies. Plenty of staff is on hand, including manning the front desk. I highly recommend Ladybird Wyndham Lakes, and as my son ventures off to elementary school we'll miss the staff here greatly.

My two boys (2 & 3) were at another daycare since they were 12 weeks old and once we moved in…read moreFebruary 2020 they started Amazing Explorers. The staff made the transition easy for both my husband and I and my two boys as they were nurturing and provided an excellent learning environment. They also have cameras in each one of their rooms for added comfort. As we all know about a month later COVID stay at home measures were started. My husband and I felt it was best to keep our boys at home for 2 months. Amazing Explorers kept us in the loop. They also provided us with weekly activities. Two months later we took them back and AE is taking all precautions of temperature checks at the door and continuous hand washing and hand sanitizing, which makes us feel a little more at ease with our decision of having them return to daycare.

My family's experience with Amazing Explorers was deeply disappointing and unacceptable. Based on…read morewhat my husband, my son, and I personally experienced, I do not recommend this location. We had repeated concerns involving communication, professionalism, cleanliness, supervision, confidentiality, curriculum transparency, cultural awareness, and leadership. When we raised concerns, we were often met with dismissiveness, disrespect, defensiveness, and a lack of accountability. Owner Marcelo asked me, "What kind of mother are you?" because I had not brought a towel for my son. I found that cruel and inappropriate, especially while I was trying to understand why my child had been placed in another child's underwear. That was alarming, unsanitary, and deeply upsetting. Instead of receiving an immediate apology and explanation, I felt blamed. Marcelo also told me he was in Las Vegas and would address the matter when he returned. A serious concern involving a child's hygiene and care should not be delayed because an owner is traveling. In my experience, he appeared more concerned about me leaving a negative review than correcting what had happened. Kelsey promised to follow up with me regarding an important concern and never did. Her failure to respond made me feel that our concerns were not being taken seriously. Based on my experience, she showed the same lack of accountability I experienced from Marcelo. The current director, Aya, Mary, and regional director Mio were also extremely disappointing. In my opinion, all three need serious additional training in childcare administration, communication, professionalism, confidentiality, conflict resolution, and accountability. During one call, Mary told me she would hang up while my child was still physically inside the school. I did not yell, curse, insult anyone, or behave rudely. I was calmly asking questions about my son. Threatening to hang up on a calm parent while that parent's child is inside the facility is a serious problem. Parents should also not be denied information about the school's curriculum. Families have every right to know what their children are being taught and how the program is structured. Refusing to provide that information raises concerns about transparency. I was also disturbed by what appeared to be gossip involving parents and private family matters. Information allegedly shared about families made its way back to several mothers. Parents should be able to raise concerns without fearing that their private business will be discussed with others. My son was sent to school clean, neatly groomed, with freshly braided hair, clean clothing, and quality shoes. We spend hundreds of dollars each month making sure he has everything he needs. Yet I repeatedly picked him up extremely dirty, with food or other substances around his mouth and on his clothing. I understand children get messy, but there is a difference between normal play and failing to provide basic care after meals and activities. The cameras were unreliable, the playground lacked adequate equipment for an extended period, and I did not feel Black history or Black culture was meaningfully represented. After repeated disrespect, broken promises, poor communication, hygiene concerns, unreliable cameras, gossip, lack of curriculum transparency, and a complete loss of trust, my husband and I removed our son because the school was no longer a good fit for our family. The school may deny or dispute this review, but I would never invent something this serious. This is what my family experienced, and I have retained documentation relating to my concerns. Based solely on our personal experience, I do not recommend this place. Parents deserve honesty, professionalism, transparency, accountability, properly trained staff, and respectful communication. Most importantly, children deserve better.

I am so happy Kiddie Academy of St Cloud opened up in town. Since the day I went on the tour to my…read moreson's time there it's been truly positive. We got a full run down of all their safety procedures, what the curriculum is (even for infants), and how they care for the kids. Plus they also have cameras, and send end of day reports, and have one of the most secure entryways I toured. The process to enroll was also great and I felt like even then they still cared for our family. Once there I can truly see how my son is happy and loves being there. You can tell loves Ms Andrea and everyone at Kiddie academy since he is all smiles when I drop him off. I am so grateful for the peace of mind I have as a first time Mom just returning back to work. - Ana V

My son recently started here and is doing great! They work with him and don't force him to nap if…read morehe doesn't want to. Having a camera for extra assurance that my son is safe is definitely an added bonus. The teachers are very nice and assuring and positive for my son which I really appreciate.

My daughter has been going to this school for 6-7 months now. She had been in a different daycare…read morepreviously but was constantly getting sick and I felt there was other issues there as well so I took her out and had her at home for awhile before finding Kindercare. It has been a completely different experience at Kindercare. The teachers and administrators are sweet and caring. The rooms are kept clean, even the changing table have paper sheets like at the doctors office so they can make sure they are clean for each kid. They are constantly practicing hand washing. I know it is normal for kids to get sick some when they first start going to daycare and my daughter has occasionally been sick but it is less frequent than it was before. And there have been times other kids in the class have been diagnosed with the flu but my child and the others did not get it so to me that shows they are doing an excellent job at cleaning and preventing the spread. The teachers are in the class room constantly supervising the kids so my daughter has had less injuries and accidents than she had at the previous daycare as well. They have been working on potty training with her now and they go out of their way to work together with us. I was worried when she first started potty training about sending her to school in panties because I didn't want to make more work for them if she had accidents and they reassured me that they wanted to help and were glad to do whatever it takes to get her potty trained. They feed the kids healthy meals and snacks, not the typical school food, they eat yogurt and fruit and..something I didn't even know my daughter liked..hummus and pita. The craft projects that they do are so cute as well. I would highly recommend this daycare and when I need to send her little brother we will be sending him here as well

My 5 year old has been with KinderCare since she was 11 weeks old. She started Kindergarten this…read moreyear ahead of most of her classmates and has a love for learning that the staff at KinderCare have consistently reinforced. Each of the teachers have taken an interest in my child and truly care about her. The director is approachable and takes time to listen to my concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner. Most importantly, KinderCare is a place where my daughter feels loved and at home.

We loved this school. My daughter still talks about her teachers (she's now in second grade ).read more

I couldn't be happier !! AMAZING teachers and all around staff . My daughter loves going to school…read moreand I am so happy I finally found a place where she loved and I feel completely comfortable in dropping her off everyday because I know she is in good hands. She was previously at a school that she cried every time I dropped her off and as a first time mom I thought it was an "adaptation period" and it was NOT . With Kidsgrow preschool my daughter loved it from the very first day !!! This really is a good school with a very good staff !!

Our son loves going to this family run daycare! He has attended since 8 months and is now going on…read moretwo years old. They are patient with him through his teething and growing phases. The app they use provides real-time updates. The curriculum helps him to develop and grow, I love when he can do new things at home he has learned at school. They send home art projects on a regular basis including all major holidays. I highly recommend this daycare!

The staff creates a very fun, safe environment for the kids, my daughter has been going for a year…read more(she just turned 3) and we really enjoy it.

Very confused as to why this place has bad reviews, from reading them it seems as if it was the…read moresame group of people writing the same thing. Happy to report this place was a blessing to our family, we experienced nothing but the best service and our son was treated with respect and love. He enjoyed going to school and we saw a beautiful shift in his behavior and development after just one week of going to this school. The staff has been here for many years and that's something I loved as many places I visited before making my decision had new members or people that weren't as qualified. This place ran like a well oiled machine and we never once had a covid scare while attending this school. They run a tight ship and do it well. Only reason we pulled our son out of this school is because we are moving a few hours away otherwise we would have kept him here until he grew out of it. Highly recommend this location now known as DaVinci academy. Thank you for taking such amazing care of my son Sebastian and got making us feel so welcomed from day one.

Our son went here for about 3 months a few years back. They're not friendly to children with…read moredisabilities/delays. They claim to be before enrolling but teachers like Ms. Ana say that your child "has something wrong with them" and that they "don't come to work to deal with one child." Some of the staff are nice but they're clearly not equipped to deal with children with disabilities and shouldn't profess to be. Also - very bad experience with "assessments" and eventually leaving the daycare.

Academy for Kids is by far the best daycare in Osceola County. I typically do not prefer corporate…read moredaycare centers, but Academy for Kids in St. Cloud is the exception. I cannot thank the staff enough for the way they work alongside parents to help develop truly amazing little humans who will go on to do great things in this world. While there may be other schools that look more aesthetically impressive, you simply cannot put a price on the love, care, and emotional intelligence provided at Academy for Kids. Mary is an incredible director who genuinely does everything she can to ensure the school succeeds and that the children are cared for properly. The atmosphere created by the staff goes far beyond basic childcare and education. If you are looking for a daycare where your child will not only learn what they need before kindergarten academically, but also learn kindness, respect, emotional growth, and how to be a good human beyond the classroom, this is the place.

My son attended here from the age of 2 all the way to 5. I had no major complaints, no place is…read moreperfect by any means. It was convenient to drop off as they had early hours for someone (me) who lived in town but worked in Orlando. They had a unique check in and check out system. Parents weren't always welcomed to go back near classrooms to get their children - but as a teacher I understand that. They preferred to get your child themselves and drop off in the front lobby. My son had the same 2 teachers the whole time he was there and we continued our relationship with them outside of the school for many years. We loved Ms. Judy & Ms. Lori. We've lost touch now. They had many events planned throughout the summer there too. I see a few posted about the price of daycare, honestly maybe the price has gone up... but back in 2010-2013 it was affordable. Your paying someone to take care of your child, I think a price increase would be understandable.