When I was looking to enroll my 21/2 year old in preschool, I had 6 main requirements:…read more 1. Cleanliness 2. Warm & Welcoming Environment & Staff 3. Compliant with DCF rules 4. VPK Readiness 5. Diverse 6. Affordable And to my surprise, who knew this little preschool off of 1-95 and 151st street would possess all of the above. I am a very picky mother, which is why, it took me almost an entire year to make my decision. Below are the most important attributes that contributed to my decision: 1. Upon entering the location, I was not met with the smell of children's poop, mold, or a wet mop. Although the preschool can use a few modern touches, it meets the purpose, after all this is a preschool. There were no runny nose little kids. 2. My son has detachment issues and what impressed me the most is how inviting the director, Michelle, and the teachers were to him when we had the tour. The atmosphere was so inviting that after a few minutes my toddler wondered off and began to participate in circle time. Keep in mind that once I enrolled him, he still cried during drop offs. He was also shy with the other kids but within a matter of 1 week he started to come around. My once spoiled, stubborn toddler was exhibiting signs of independence such as he now had a desire and the ability to feed his self, he was no longer crying when I was trying to potty train him, and he was expressing himself more. "Mommy, I tired. Mommy that a circle. Mommy that a big dinsaur," were a few of the sentences he were expressing. 3. I researched the DCF provider tool and noted that this location did not have any violations for the past 2 years, which is surprising when compared to some of these more expensive preschools. 4. I researched VPK statistics as well. This center has had a 100% score for years. I could tell that this was not one of those "play all day" preschools/daycare facilities. When I completed my tour, all of the classes were being instructed, even the 1 year olds. The VPK children were learning advanced concepts and they appeared to understand the lesson. 5. In my son's 2 year old class, there are a good mixture of children from different racial backgrounds. Although, I am a black woman raising a black son, my aim is to raise a son that has friends from various backgrounds and I believe it starts when they are young. 6. Given all of the above, you would think that this place costs $200/week or above. Well, its well below $150, even with free breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I believe the key to this is that the Director has been in this line of business for several decades and is able to limit the amount of overhead that these new facilities deem as necessary when pricing our children's care. I'm not going to say the exact amount because while my goal is to acknowledge this preschool for its excellent service; I have another son that I intend to enroll soon and I don't want everyone beating down this place's door, just because of the price. In fact, so much so that at the end of the day, they don't have enough room to receive my other son when he turns one. (I know terrible, but the truth!). If you are a parent seeking the same attributes in a day care, then I suggest you give this place a try.

After nearly 8 years, our journey at Get Smart Kids Academy ends today as our youngest child…read moregraduates from VPK. Our children started as young as 3 months. We are immensely grateful and forever indebted to this school, the teachers, and the administers. They have collectively help raise and shape our children's trajectory. Throughout their journey, our children have had consistently the same teachers and an abundance of love and patience. Their curriculum is rigorous, but age-appropriate. Our children graduated knowing basic math principles and reading short sentences. GSKA provides lunch, an exciting summer camp program, and fun activities throughout the year. They make an effort to constantly have events and create memories for their students. There are so many teachers that I could not name them all, but know that you all have a special place in our hearts. A special thank you to: Ms. Paola, Ms. Exilia, Ms. Tati, and both Ms. Midi. And to the administrators, Ms. Fernanda and Ms. Ani. We are also grateful for Ms. Maggie, the owner, who manages GSKA with love. She has provided affordable child care in an area that does not have many options. She loves her business and it is evident in how she has evolved to make her school every year a little better than the year before. If you are looking for a pre-school, look no further, GSKA is the best option in the area. Without any hesitation, we recommend GSKA. Thank you for 8 amazing years!

My baby really didn't like daycare when he first started. He would start crying from the second we…read morestopped the car in front of the daycare. However the teachers at the school were always so sweet and comforting with him that he loves going there now. They foster a loving environment and give so much attention to every child. Fernanda, who is one of the owners there is always happy to answer any questions and support in any way possible. We always feel super supportive and our child is so loved and cared for. We couldn't be happier.

Romi has been going from time to time since he was 18 months old. he calls it "Jardin"While for us…read moreis more like a Saturday playdate , it covers our needs. On demand drop off for us is perfect and we can accommodate our needs .

I love this place and I definitely recommend it. They have so many childcare options you are bound…read moreto find something that works for you. The on demand drop-in option is the perfect solution for us because we're not ready yet for full time child care and the part time options don't work for our schedules. I scheduled a tour and Lupe showed me around. She was very friendly and so is the rest of the staff. The place is bright and clean and there's an outside playground with a garden. They have a no shoe policy in the classrooms which I love because that's also our policy at home too. We bought a membership and a package and so far our 22 month old likes it.

I am so happy that I find this gem preschool in Miami Gardens. My son started there at 4 yrs and he…read morethrived in social, motor skills, communication, and all preparedness for kindergarten. In 201 my daughter she love everything about her school. Mrs. Iris, Mrs. Suzanne, and the entire staff understands, give educational support, and community each parent needs. Proud parent of little innovators school.

At first I was skeptical about how they would teach my child how to read before going to…read morekindergarten. She now knows how to read, she now knows how to add, subtract, and counts to 100!!! Amazing!! They even potty trained my other child in less than 2 weeks. At first you get the feeling that they seem to be very strict... don't let that bother you... it is only for the safety and security for your precious baby. They are actually the most amazing, caring, and secure daycare. I am a extremely picky mom. I am very very pleased with Little Innovators! Thank you for one of the best years... we are extremely sad to have to leave them but are very grateful to have been able to experience a wonderful year.

Fui a visitar este daycare y no tuve una buena experiencia. Aunque el lugar estaba limpio, el trato…read moredel personal no fue adecuado. No me presentaron a las cuidadoras ni me explicaron quién estaría a cargo de los bebés, lo cual es muy importante para cualquier madre. Además, me hicieron preguntas personales innecesarias y la actitud del personal me hizo sentir juzgada e incómoda. Sentí falta de respeto y poca profesionalidad en la atención. No me sentí en confianza dejando a mi bebé en este lugar. Creo que deberían mejorar el trato hacia los padres.

Prior to enrolling our daughter in Wynwood Daycare, we conducted a comprehensive evaluation of at…read moreleast twenty other daycares, consistently identifying various aspects that we deemed unsatisfactory. However, upon entering this particular establishment, we were immediately captivated by its ambiance and, particularly, the exceptional qualities of its staff. To this day, we remain very happy and satisfied with the services they have rendered, as evidenced by our daughter's constant smile whenever we drop her off. We could not be happier having Wynwood Daycare take care of her while we work. We trust them implicitly, as we would trust our own family.

So far so good my daughter loves it the staff is really caring and patient ..My daughter can't…read morewait to get to school now.

From the owner: No more than 5 children at a time. This is an exclusive, quaint and cozy day care for your child…read moreduring the hours that you need! Learning, safety and patience are our core values.

From what I can tell a great experience for my little boy who started as a Nido and is now in the…read moreclass of the 3's. Lots of activities and tons of focus on the individual child. School is very good in communicating weekly schedules, accomplishments and other useful things. Pricey but good. One thing: while the lunch provider recently got changed and is now "organic", I still don't like the idea that kids need to eat pizza and or Mac and cheese weekly. I wish you would put more focus on REAL food!

My child has attended KLA for the past 4 years. The first thought I had when applying for a daycare…read morewas, am I comfortable leaving my child in this facility? And the answer is yes. The staff is friendly and the environment is clean. I worried about he curriculum at times, but seeing how much my child has excelled because of the school, I have no doubts that Reggio Emilia's approach is legit. Highly recommend this child care.

This daycare is just okay. They are very MONEY hungry ‼They make up their prices as they go along…read more If you request care on the weekend they do not provide any meals for the children . Parents are made to provide everything on top of their outrageous fees.

Flexible. Clean. Safe. Certificate staff. Caring teachers. My child always clean. The place does…read morenot smell like dirty diapers. Very clean environment. They are open 24 hours 7 days a week. My work schedule changes every week. KC Kiddie care gives me hope. I recommend this place. I'll pay any amount to them. Great job KC Kiddie Care staff