I wish I could give Abucus 0 stars. I think it's important to share that I have 4 year degree from…read moreUNC in Early Childhood Development. The owner and 2 year old teacher Miss Pam are not qualified to be watching young children. Also, Miss Pam is elderly and might need to be updated on new teaching strategies for young children. My daughter was in Miss Pam's room for less than 2 weeks and they banned her for not napping during nap time. No warning, no discussion with me, no nothing, just banned her. They lied to me on a daily basis telling me how well my daughter was adapting to her classroom. The teacher in my daughter's classroom & the owner told me multiple times that my daughter was improving daily and getting along well with her "friends" then out of nowhere on a Monday afternoon they banned her! The owner said she doesn't know how to refund my money that I had already prepaid! This place is a joke, it's a scam. They will kick your child out for no reason because there teachers are lazy, have no communication with the parent, and don't even try to come up with other arrangements during nap time. Childcare and parents should have a transparent communication, you just don't kick a child out with no warning, a professional daycare would have at least a meeting on how to fix the problem. Every child's different and deserves at least a chance to adapt to their environment, 2 weeks is not enough time to adapt. They gave up on my child and never gave her a chance to bloom. Also, just out of curiosity, why does the owner Stephanie not reply to any of the negative reviews?

In 2021, I was referred to Abacus by several of my friends who are K-6 teachers and doctors who had…read moresent their children to Abacus. We went on a tour with Ms. Erin, who is a certified teacher and who taught at Abacus for years before becoming the Assistant Director. She presented herself as caring, communicative, involved, and present-- this initial assessment has proven to be true in the years we have known her. When our whole family came down with Covid and RSV three weeks after we enrolled, she checked on us daily which certainly is not a requirement of that job. We also interact with Ms. Stephanie, the Director--note not the owner as stated in a previous review-- frequently. Stephanie has gone the extra mile on several occasions for our family whether it be personally searching for my lost cell phone or checking-in our family after one of our parents died unexpectedly or providing us updates when our daughter was having ear issues. When our oldest was in the 2's, she had Miss Pam. Miss Pam was everything you could ask for and more. She was caring, attentive, and gave me or my spouse a verbal update every day when we picked-up our child in addition to the updates we get in the on-line system throughout the day. Our child was very shy as a pandemic baby who hadn't interacted much. Miss Pam saw this and adjusted her approach to help pull our child out of her shell; she invested time in knowing what was going on outside the classroom (e.g. asking our child how dance was going, how the dogs were, how grandparents were doing). More importantly, our child's experience was so positive there is not only a love to go to "school", but also a love to learn and tell us what new thing the class learned each day. Miss Pam's approach was so good I made the request that our youngest child was also placed in her class. One thing that impresses me about Abacus, is the innovative experiences they generate for the kids and how they include our families. There is a trick-or-treating event where everyone goes with their children to trick-or-treat throughout Haile. Holiday parties. The holiday gifts, mother's and Father's Day gifts that they work tirelessly with children to create are both thoughtful, useful, and you can see how excited the children are to give back to their families. They bring in fire fighters, police officers, dentists, physical fitness leaders, and more to interact with the children. Abacus also has partnerships with Soccer Shots and Independance which allows children to do dance and soccer, so children can do those activities on site rather than having to pick them up and take them after their day ends. In this past year, when my children lost their grandparent- the first death in our family, Abacus teachers and administrators went above and beyond to comfort her when she needed it, update me, and help my 3 year old move through the awful experience of realizing death is part of life. I hadn't intended for this post to be this long, but I will end with I understand that experiences are different. I started my career working-in K-12 and as any parent, like every parent, I take my child's education and day care very seriously. I have referred multiple families with a wide variety of family backgrounds, nationalities, and with both boys and girls. As I've followed-up with them on their experiences, they have also had very positive experience with Abacus.

My grandkids have been going to small world since diaper stages and they are now ages 11 and 16…read more It's bitter sweet that this family that we have grown to know and love, we have out grown. Russell, Mrs Alfreda and Todd are amazing care givers whom care beyond their titles. Even though my grandkids are no longer there, I will absolutely recommend small world as Gainesville Rated #1 Best childcare facilities!

I worked in afterschool at SWDC for nearly 3 years while going to nursing school about 18 years ago…read moreand it was an excellent place to work. I always felt like I was respected (even though I was young), supported, and given the supplies needed to teach the kids. The parents were awesome and til this day, I have a relationship with the now adult kids and their parents because of the environment and bond built within Small World Daycare. My daughter has been a child at the daycare since she was 6 weeks old! If I had to do it over again, I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING! My daughter was ready from day 1 to start kindergarten. Ms. Heather teaches the kids Spanish, which still today she comes home trying to quiz me‍ and I love how the other teachers get involved in science (collecting bugs, frogs, growing beans), and helping the children with easy to do cooking activities! Speaking firsthand, it's been great for me and my child. No place is perfect, but if there is a problem, the front office staff is always willing to talk to ensure you have an understanding and get to a resolution.

Having a Masters in Early Childhood Education & Elementary Ed., plus certification in Special…read moreEd.(pre-K through 12th), I know first hand what is expected from schools & teachers. Being retired after over 30 years of teaching in both Florida & New Zealand, I was also a State of Florida certified observer of Elementary Ed. teachers, both as those beginning their careers & others who have more experience. I know first hand the state of Florida rates VPK programs with integrity & professionalism while realizing every school & student population is unique, but is required to meet the standards which have been established & reviewed, continually.

As a parent of three who all attend I can say with complete confidence that this is a School that…read morecares, that strives every day to be better than the last. With the administration that's in place this School will lead our youth to greatness. So thank you to all that make BES so wonderful!!

Keep your kids away. As a parent, I'm heartbroken and frustrated with the state of St. Patrick…read moreInterparish School. While the teachers themselves are caring and dedicated, the administration under the current principal is an absolute disaster. Negligence and lack of basic child safety are ongoing issues that have been ignored or brushed aside by those in charge. The school's leadership is unresponsive and unaccountable, making repeated and serious errors that put children at risk. Communication is poor, concerns from parents are dismissed, and there seems to be no real oversight or willingness to improve. To make matters worse, the St. Augustine Diocese--who should be stepping in to protect students and hold the administration accountable--is just as indifferent. It's incredibly disappointing to see such disregard for children's wellbeing from those who claim to represent a faith-based educational institution. I wouldn't trust this administration with my child's safety or education. Until major changes are made at the leadership level, this school is not a safe or trustworthy place. The teachers deserve better (as there are so many who stay because of our kids)! The kids deserve better! And parents deserve the truth! Avoid St. Patrick at all costs. Please pray with me that the new Holy Father makes the changes needed in Catholic education in this diocese.

I went to the school amazing teachers , staff , and after school classes. They were so nice and so…read morecheap

Best hidden gem in Gainesville. Family owed Montessori, compassionate teachers. Our daughter…read moreattended pre-school to Kindergarten. They offer early drop off and late pick up. No screen time allowed is a plus.

I am excited to be a part of Team Flowers and love this little school. It is such a pleasure to be…read morehappy and excited about sharing my day with the children at Flowers even after 35 years of teaching Montessori! Team Flowers is SO loving and I hold them in the highest regard.

University of Florida won the National Men's Basketball Championship for the first time since 2007…read more After being born in New York my parents moved to Florida when I was eight years old. As I grew in the Florida (underrated) education system I learned a lot about my home state. I've definitely traveled all over Florida and visited campuses with friends and also I take the opportunity of doing research in the libraries. I may not have stayed awake for the game last night but I'm ecstatic today to hear we are National Champions once more. I'm sure my Florida Yelp friends are just as excited as I am!!

Proud, Gator mom here! This school is something special. Voted number one public university and…read morenumber 15 overall in the United States by the Wall Street Journal. UF provides one of the best higher educations in the country. Unlike when I went to school, if you signed your name on the application you pretty much got in. Now admission is tough. Only the top 2% of a high school graduating class are admitted. Every year on the last Friday in February, anxious students pray that email opens with floating gators! The school has so much to offer. Outside of education there are nationally ranked sports teams. Just experience a football weekend and you will see the school spirit and you will see where the term "Saturdays are for the Gators" came from. So many top athletes have come from UF, football, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, swimming and more. Not into sports, there are plenty of other clubs and activities available. The Reitz Union is where students gather. There's a great rec center inside with a bowling alley, pool tables, foosball and plenty of food choices. There's so much offered on campus. Ok, I'm a but partial, I'm a gator through and through and my sons a gator. When ever I drive up and get close to the school, I think how much it's grown since I was there and how great it is to be a Gator and now a Gator mom!!!

CLAP provides a much needed learning center in my area if Williston Florida. From voice to dance…read morelessons the arts are taught. I'm so happy we have this here in our small town.

I was a bit skeptical at the pricing; because I wanted a program that my children can grow with…read more Let me be the first to say; I HIGHLY recommend this company. They are professionals who know what they're talking about and better yet; showing your children. They offer many programs! The owners are very passionate about their business, and only want the absolute best for your children. We started with each child in one class; and within 2 weeks have upgraded to the unlimited classes package. Investing in your children's future is important, and this is a great place to start!