We love the TLE and so does our daughter. After a couple years here we have built a relationship…read morewith the staff team. Our daughter always looks forward to going to school and learning. She is way ahead of her peers in other day cares and she is always singing the songs they teach in school. Ms Nina, and our daughters teachers have equipped her to grow and mature so much. We are so thankful for them!

I've never met a nicer group of people who, regardless of early mistakes, have been working hard to…read moremake our kid's experience a memorable one. They improve everyday, and always with smile. And yes, my child is safe, cared for, and well educated.

Our son attends Kiddie Academy and the teachers are excellent, they care about the students and…read moretheir development. We loved Ms. Nicole when she was in the infant room and she has been incredible as the head teacher in his toddler room. Sign language and valuable social skills are just a few of the wonderful things he has gained while learning with Ms. Nicole. Our children are our world and the teachers understand that and form a bond with each child that lasts beyond their time with them in their classroom. I also need to mention Ms. Himiko who is incredibly organized, professional and helpful on a daily basis. I can't thank these ladies enough for all they do!

I wanted to love this place. I toured it. Then I saw what happens when nobody thinks a parent is…read morewatching. I had my heart set on this daycare for my son. I researched dozens of centers before narrowing it down to this one. I want that on the record, because I did not walk in looking for problems. Over two days I spoke with three different staff members, including the Director. Ask the same question three times, get three different answers. The phone lines don't work. The Director is always "in a meeting and unavailable" -- unfortunate, since she appears to be the only person who can quote a price, and prices and discounts seem to be set at her discretion. On my tour I was told one thing about multiple-child households. The next day, I was told something different. At one point I called and asked, specifically, not to be disconnected or given another "we'll call you back in five minutes." They'd promised that same five minutes two hours earlier, then called and I missed it by three minutes. I called right back. The Director was in a meeting. Then I was informed that the staff member handling my call told her [Director] that I was angry about not getting a call back. That is not what I said. I said I'd been given the run-around and would like to be connected, please. And the Director magically became available. Thats not even the best part - On my tour I was told this is a positive-feedback center. No time-outs. No hitting. Their words. While I was standing there, a child sat in the lobby on time-out, not allowed back into the classroom. And I watched a teacher hit another child over the head with a rolled-up paper. They told me it doesn't happen while it was happening in front of me. I withdrew my application. They will tell you what you want to hear, and they get an attitude with anyone who questions it. If that's what they do with a parent standing in the room, ask yourself what the rest of the day looks like.

We enrolled our child while the facility was under construction and was worth the wait! The…read morecommunication from the staff is always clear and direct. Our child loves this school and looks forward to seeing their friends every day! The activities are rewarding for the kids and the outside play time is so great! The staff interaction is wonderful and we are so appreciative!

We as a family love Starchild Windermere. The staff is very friendly and easy to talk to. The are…read morealways great when it comes to communication. Our son has been going there from pre-K, he is now 8 and still loves it. Not to mention the hours are great for us working parents. He enjoys going to camp there in the summer soaking in all the wonderful field trip adventures they get to go on, and playing with his friends. Our daughter also goes there and we are always amazing of how much she is growing and learning. We feel safe having our kids there as well as our kids feel safe there. Which is hard to find in a child care centers these days.

We had a horrible experience here. After 3 weeks we were told that our 3 1/2 year old child would…read morenot be successful in this program, and should be tested for behavioral issues. We were given limited feedback as to what was happening in the classroom and when we did get feedback it was inconsistent from day to day. One day he didn't listen well and the next day he participated in all activities and was a joy to have in the class. Very disappointed in how this situation was handled after only 3 weeks.

This school is by far the best in the area. My son attends VPK and the love, care and attention he…read morereceives is unmatched. We had him elsewhere previously and it's night and day. They are accepting of all kids and really foster a loving and academic environment. Thank you Ms Braswell, Ms Norris and Ms Debbie for being such an integral part of our life

They removed my child because she was black she was the only black child in the classroom that's…read morenot cool whatsoever after 3 days they were ready to give up.

My kids it's a beautiful place, the attention of the director every day, the staff is kind and…read moreempathetic with our son. we recommend it!

Just wanted to follow up on my initial review of MKA 5 years ago…read more I've had many people reach out to me with similar stories. The center has had high turnover for teachers. The director at the time told me that my then 4/5 year old son was difficult, impossible to deal with, didn't listen, and would do poorly in public school. They refused to give him additional work to do in Pre-K, saying they could only give him the same items that the other children had; he was constantly finishing work before others and was bored. MKA kicked him out 3 weeks before Pre-K graduation, so his academic career did not have a qualifying Pre-K certificate. He was diagnosed with severe ADHD when he began kindergarten. With the right medication, and taking karate daily, my son grew leaps and bounds. His teachers in elementary school were all aghast that he was kicked out of Pre-K since they could see he was just bouncier than other kids. He just began his last year of elementary school, and is a 2nd Dan black belt in karate. He is consistently on honor roll, and is an all around happy guy. Just beware that some centers really do not have the time or patience necessary for kids. If my son was one who didn't have ADHD, then he may have done well at MKW.

StarChild Academy Winter Garden (SCAWG) is a great option for preschool; however, I strongly…read morecaution against enrolling your child in the elementary school. The overall positives of the school are cultural diversity among the staff and student body, a family feel, and friendly, caring faculty and staff, as well as building updates on the preschool side. Preschool Pros: curriculum Preschool Cons: Teacher retention; on average, children go through at least 2 lead teachers a year, and it's a revolving door for assistants. When our children were attending SCAWG, it was advertised as an advanced curriculum school; it's not. We withdrew our youngest child first because it's easiest to succeed in surrounding charter schools' lotteries when entering kindergarten. Youngest attended from age 2.5 - 5 (VPK). Youngest is testing above grade level in ELA (was even promoted to grade 1 phonics class at new school) on Florida's statewide standardized assessments (F.A.S.T); however, Math results were below grade level. Elementary School Pros: N/A Elementary School Cons: no technology in classrooms, teacher retention, no behavioral specialist, inadequate disciplinary action, unrealistic amount of at-home supplementing, ineffective curriculum, no positive reinforcements for academic achievement, no standardized test prep, combined 4th and 5th grade class Oldest attended from age 3-9 (grade 3.5; we withdrew after mid-year). For context, in kindergarten, first, and second grade, the oldest had all A's with 1 B for the whole school year. Q1 of third grade all A's, one B, Q2 of third grade all A's, one B. Oldest tested at grade level in ELA on F.A.S.T and below grade level in Math. At SCAWG, they introduce concepts and move on quickly without allowing the child adequate time to practice or retain what they've learned. While every institution has its pros and cons, we're most disappointed by what we now realize is a horrible curriculum and questionable teaching styles. There are better elementary school options in the area than SCAWG, and I urge you to exhaust them. SCAWG Elementary turned out to be a colossal waste of money for us - it shouldn't have to be for you, too.

This is a great location for day care and private elementary. My oldest is currently in 1st grade…read morehere and I can't say enough on the curriculum and how well she is learning and growing with her school work. Our youngest is now in Pre-K3 and has had a harder time adjusting, but the teachers are patient and kind with her. She is learning ahead of my expectations and has friends she is in class with now. There are also cameras there to peek in on them and give me a little piece of mind with the youngest having such a hard time adjusting. This is a fantastic place to bring your kids to grow and learn!

Well run High Quality Child Care Center! Amazing Director who is organized and keeps the place in…read moretop shape. This is my second child and I used to work for a local AEYC affiliate (they accredit child cares). I have been in more child care centers then I can count and I have seen high quality child cares as well as ones that were just awful. As a parent my oldest daughter was in 2 child care centers as an infant. I chose this location as it is right off the 408 and on my way to work. When I toured this facility I was met by Karin the director. She clear about her guidelines and rules which I found very helpful. While the infant room seemed small at first glance, it's really the perfect size. They do not use fabric swings and bouncy seats (they always got my eldest daughter sick when she was a baby so this made me happy.) The teachers use the floor and give the babies lots of tummy time. This may seem weird to new parents but it really is the better way according to NAEYC guidelines. The room is kept very clean. This center also provides food and formula. Diapers are also available for a small fee (totally worth it!). The two teachers Bella and Martha are wonderful. My child lights up when she sees them both. The one or two times I had concerns or questions I always felt listened to. My issues were always resolved very quickly. And the director ALWAYS followed up. When I had a concern about my daughter's flat head from her stay in the NICU (she was a preemie and started at school at 3 months at 8lbs), EVERYONE was accommodating. I even had Wanda the assistant director talk to me about it in passing, "I see she's really doing well on her tummy time!" I would say La Petite on Goldenrod and Lake Underhill is truly a hidden gem. Competitive pricing too. I love the auto pay! I love the diaper and wipes service.

As a parent, it's difficult to make the decision when it comes to selecting a daycare that provides…read moreoutstanding care, high quality education, cleanliness facility, open communication and most importantly, safety. This is what La Petite stands for! Their staff is kind, warm and truly enjoy teaching and taking care of the children, and its location is perfect in Central FL, just a few minutes from the highway and main roads. I would recommend this daycare to anyone who is in need of a comprehensive childcare.