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.

My family and I were very disappointed with our experience when trying to schedule a school tour…read more As Deaf parents, we simply asked The First Academy to provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter so we could fully understand the information being shared during the tour. Despite multiple emails and opportunities to reconsider, the school declined to provide an interpreter. Instead, we were told to rely on written communication, tablets, and "extra time," which are not effective or equitable substitutes for real-time ASL access. This does not provide meaningful communication for Deaf adults, especially during an important process like evaluating a potential school for our children. We were also told we could "bring our own interpreter," which shifts the burden of accessibility onto families rather than meeting basic inclusion standards. We left the interaction feeling that the school was not prepared to support the communication needs of Deaf parents. Accessibility should not be optional, and it should not depend on families paying out-of-pocket to participate. I hope the school takes this feedback seriously and re-evaluates its approach to serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing families in the future.

KUDOS and thanks to First Academy for providing supreme quality customer service! I got to meet…read moreRocky Bleier on November 9, 2023! The veterans celebration was fabulous ! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! I really enjoyed and appreciated everyone's help and support!

A great teacher has the power to inspire hope, spark imagination, and foster a lifelong love of…read morelearning. That's exactly what we found at Park Maitland for our little girl, and so much more. Mrs. Chanise and Ms. Angelina have poured their hearts into teaching, creating a nurturing and joyful environment where our daughter feels truly loved and valued. Each day, she looks forward to school and comes home with a smile that warms our hearts. We are incredibly grateful to these amazing teachers and the entire administrative team for making her experience so special.

My daughter has been attending Park Maitland for the past two years. She has loved every minute of…read moreit, and looks forward to school daily. The growth I've seen in her from attending Park Maitland has been quite remarkable, from learning to recognize several sight word, to also learning plenty of Spanish. I couldn't think of another school for my daughter to attend. The love and care she receives from all teachers and staff reassures my daughter is in the right place.

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.

We had a daycare close and while at our second daycare (which was good) we got a call from Park…read moreLake. Making the choice to switch to Park Lake was hard, but I'm so glad I did! I trust the staff with our kids and I feel very comfortable with the directors.

When I first looked into park lake there was a waiting list. So, we put our daughters name on the…read morelist and started her at another school due to work demands. Park lake called not too long after letting us know there was an opening. We were very hesitant to switch her schools. The one she was attending was good... but it's amazing what actually a big difference between good and great is. I am glad we made the switch. It was easy too. This school feels more like family...you feel comfortable. You won't feel uneasy asking any question if you need to. Or with anything. They check ids and who is on the actually pick up list if you need to have someone pick up. No one can just wander in the building. They also provide lunches here so she actually eats her lunch and enjoys eating what everyone else is eating (healthy!). She not comparing or not wanting her food if someone else has something different. During this pandemic, they put in place over the top procedures.. to make sure the kids that needed the care during this time were safe and it has been!! They pay attention to all the small things! Communication is excellent. I know what she learns every week, how she is doing, whats happening at the school, etc. The teachers and the staff are all wonderful. Our daughter loves it here. I would drive an extra distance to bring her here. I could go on about this place. It's worth the wait (or the transfer, like we did) if there is a waiting list!! Couldn't be happier.

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.

Terrible work environment I wouldn't advise any teacher to work here . Heather the women who mostly…read moreworks front desk had a bad attitude.If you choose to enroll your child here be advised that there is a big issue with Children in the 3 year old class (Elves) scratching and biting other children in the face and doing the same to teachers instead of addressing the situation they will make it your fault.

I enrolled my 3 year old son in this daycare about 5 months ago, and before that he was going to a…read moredaycare in Davenport where I was constantly signing papers for incident reports for my son behavior. Ever since he has been at Winter Park Day Nursery I have seen such a big improvement and daycare and at home. Every employee there has been so incredible, they are always updating me on how my son is improving and all the things they love about him, and genuinely caring. I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have my son go here.

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.