My husband and I were so scared about leaving our baby after a year of having her in our arms…read more Janice and her team made us feel so secure and confident in our choice to leave her. Their constant communication makes us feel like they always try to keep us in the loop. Not to mention how I've noticed how every child is spoiled with love and attention there. So happy with our choice!

Kindercare has been great. Their use of technology to involve parents in day to day activities is…read moregreat and the reporting is a huge plus. We appreciate the love and care they show our baby and the family environment that is instrumental in their learning activities. Highly recommend this preschool.

Mommy of a 15 month old babygirl…read more Let me begin by emphasizing that my husband is extremely hands on with our daughter he doesn't miss a single doctors appointment or activity she does 95% of the time. Education and social development are extremely important to him and I. That being said he doesn't believe in school under the age of 3. That all changed after our tour at KLA with Eileen (not sure if the spelling is correct). We arrived and first impression was amazing. You first have to walk through TWO doors to reach the children's hallway. The staff greets EVERY parent and student by name. The facility is spotless and it seems every corner has items to make your child think. We saw the outdoor space, art room, and classrooms all amazing. The instructors seemed very hands on with every child. Classrooms were setup prior to children returning from recess with the activity they would be performing that day (very organized). And everyone we met was super patient especially Eileen, she answered every single question in a way that did not feel rushed and you could tell she had a great passion for KLA. When the tour ended she even invited us to return for a mommy and me class so we could get a better feel how a child's day at school would go. This is what sealed the deal for my husband. The classroom we observed was interactive, engaging and most importantly felt SAFE. We asked if we could step out for 5 mins to see what it would feel like to leave our child alone with unfamiliar people. We were permitted to observe from a window. Clearly our babygirl cried.. the instructor comforted her and read her a book and the tears were gone within 3 mins. Nothing during our mock trail felt forced or fake it seemed genuine. Parents walking the hallway were smiling, one even told us they love the school for their children. We met with the director and were given prices.. to be honest the monthly fee is expensive compared to other school we have toured. However, when you experience the KLA culture, the staff and community the tuition becomes priceless when our child's development is on the line. She hasn't started and won't till the new school year but so far Eileen has made a profound impression on our family and we have never felt so confident in our decision. At the end of the school year I will review again on the progress our babygirl has made. THE BEST IS YET TO COME :)

My child has been attending this school for 2 years now. The facility itself is top tier. So many…read moreactivities and events are done by the school. My child learned a great deal. She knows the pledge of allegiance, numbers, letters, colors, and is finishing out pre K reading a few words. I know she is safe here and I am sad that she has grown out of the school. I would keep her here if the grades went higher. Pamela and Ayleen are super caring and attentive to any inquiries and called me to update me on my child when the drop off was difficult and emotional. I am so glad this school exists and glad this was my child's first school experience.

As you can see some people have bad experiences with all places while others do not. My son is in…read morethe 2-year-old class but has been there since he was 1. I cannot complain about the school. Children obviously get hurt from playing and fighting. THEY ARE KIDS. What do you expect? Yes my son has come home with a bump on his head BUT I am always informed of his well-being. They call immediately even if he has a fever. Cannot complain. My son gets dropped off in the mornings and goes without a fuss. Experience your own experience. Not by what others say. If they daycare was so horrible, they would not be full like they are.

I really love the teachers here. I have a two and four year old and they are doing great. My 2 year…read moreold doesn't mess with anyone and she loves her teacher Ms. Julie so much. My 4 year old always talks about how nice his teacher is and he is learning a lot. He will be prepared for VPK for sure. The school is under new management so changes are still being made. The floor plan is open so you see every one when you walk in, which I like. So far, so good.

iKids preschool truly feels like a family. This was our first time placing my then 18-month old in…read moreday care. I was so nervous, and hated the idea of someone else watching my child. The director Paulette made me feel at ease every step of the way. She made herself available throughout the day those first few weeks and would answer allll my questions and give me constant updates. I love that the school has an app to provide daily pictures, nap times, diaper changes, etc. the teachers always make time to chat with you if needed. I initially planned on changing schools when my daughter turned 2, but we love it so much we're here until she's off to kinder. Within a week, my daughter felt at home. She now get sooo excited when I tell her we're off to school. Eternally grateful for the staff, who gives me the ability to have some "me time" and work from home.

After checking out multiple pre-schools in Kendall, we had a hard time deciding on a place that…read morewould meet our expectations in all areas. We needed a place where we felt comfortable with management, the teaching staff and the curriculum. ikids surpassed our expectations. We found in ikids a wonderful loving staff, a director who's on top of her game making sure her school is in order at all times, and a learning curriculum that proved immediately to be far more focused and effective than the school where our kids were previously enrolled. Our kids love it here. They love their teachers, their friends, and unfortunately, at the time I am writing this, they miss their school since COVID-19 shut the county down. However, the director has been quick to respond by providing [truly engaging] virtual learning classes and offering child care for parents in need during this crucial time. She was kind to reach out to us to let us know the safety measures they have taken to keep the children safe within the government-issued guidelines in case we need a place to take a our kids while we restart work-life or even if we need to look for work. I could go on and on about their family activities, extracurricular classes, holiday events, and their great relationship with parents, but just try them out and find out for yourself. We are very thankful we found this place!

Absolutely wonderful. The staff is very caring and loving towards the children. Both my kids…read moreattended and it was a great learning experience for both of them.

If I could give this school negative stars I would!!! I…read moreoriginally picked this school due to hearing great things. When my son first started it was great. He loved his teachers. Would even name his toys after them while playing at home. Morning drops off were good and he was excited to go to school. Come to follow school year we had nothing but problems. My son would cry and hold on to me for dear life in the mornings. He never wanted to go to school. Dad and I have 50/50 custody, so at first, I thought he was just having attachment issues. It broke my heart to leave him, but I had to work and trusted the school to take good care of him. I started noticing very early on that he was having behavior issues in this class. Almost everyday they told me something. They would complain about him never sitting still, not wanting to participate in activities, hitting his fellow classmates. I did my part and explained to him that we can't behave that way at school and need to be nice to his fellow classmates. There was an incident where he fell and hit his ear. They called me and told me there was a minor incident, but he is fine and not crying. His grandma picked him up from school that day, so I did not see his ear till the end of the day. His ear was extremely bruised and swollen. He wouldn't even let dad, or I touch it. When dad asked to see the video of how it happened, they claimed they do not have cameras in the class, but they literally have one right above the changing table.... They started labeling my kid as the ringleader in his class and a threat to himself and his fellow classmates. Claiming he is the ONLY one to not sit still, listen, and misbehave in a class FULL OF 2 YEAR OLDS. I'm not saying my son is perfect and is always on his best behavior, for crying out he's a two year old. But to label him as a threat? My final straw with this school was this coming Thursday when I received a long email on his behavior a WHOLE DAY later from when it took place. They stated they spoke with dad since it was his day to pick him up. The email that we were sent had things on there that weren't even discussed with dad. I decided to reply piece by piece to this email addressing each bad behavior. Most of the things they told me were behaviors he doesn't even display at home. The one that stood out to me the most was that he stuck his whole arm in the toilet!!! How was he able to go into the bathroom and do that without anyone noticing? When I addressed each thing and all my concerns in the email, the director (Jacqueline) responded, using her physiology multiplication. She basically ignored everything I said and stated that his bad behavior is going to increase due to him not being in school consistently. Mind you they sent him home every time he had a runny nose even if there were no cold symptoms, dad was not comfortable leaving him there, and he had missed more days of school with his other teacher and had no issues. She then proceeded to use the excuse that the teachers can't provide their undivided attention to him, yet again in his other class the teachers weren't able to give their undivided attention due to there being other students and he had no issues... To top it all off she disclosed confidential things that were said separately by dad and I. Almost as if she was trying to start something between us. Not once did she address my concerns on the neglect. All she addressed was how I am trying to attempt to accuse the school of targeting my son. Jacqueline states that they feel there needs to be a foundation made of trust, honest communication, and follow through between the school and the parents, but if your honest communication is not to her liking, she will kick your kid out! Dad and I did our part in talking to our son and explaining to him the behaviors he needs to display at school. And with the approach they took seemed as if we didn't. She does not work with you and your situation. We put our trust in this school every day we dropped him off. Dad has multiple videos of him being neglected and teachers complaining about the kids crying and not listening. Yet all Jacueline could say was he disrespected her teachers and herself. What a joke. To know he was not being treated the way he needed to be and to be shot down when addressing these concerns is disgusting. All she cares about is collecting the money from the parents. I have spoken with multiple people who have dealt with her, and they all have nothing nice to say. Do yourself a favor and don't put your kid in this school.

KLA Schools of Coral Gables is a truly exceptional preschool. From the moment you walk in, you can…read morefeel the warmth, care, and dedication of the teachers, assistants, and administrators. They are nurturing, vigilant, and genuinely invested in the well-being of every child. Many teachers have been at KLA for years, and because they clearly enjoy being part of this community, they are able to build lasting bonds with children--even when they are no longer in the same classroom. This creates a uniquely special atmosphere for families. The approach to learning is thoughtful and intentional at every stage of development. Children are supported in reaching their milestones through meaningful experiences, social-emotional practices, and engaging class activities. The curriculum is comprehensive and balanced--covering academics (numbers, shapes, language), art (with a dedicated atelierista), physical education, and an impressive range of enrichment programs like dance, Spanish, soccer, and martial arts. KLA is also a wonderfully inclusive community, bringing together families from all around the world. It is not unusual to hear four or five languages spoken within a single class, always in a spirit of benevolence and respect, where everyone feels welcome. Another thing that stands out is the attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement. Everything feels carefully considered, and it is clear the leadership values feedback, making thoughtful changes while also supporting teachers in their own professional growth. If you are looking for a place that fosters independence from a young age and prepares children to transition smoothly and confidently into school, there is no better choice than KLA Schools of Coral Gables.

Our daughter had the best preschool/daycare experience at KLA Coral Gables. Her teachers (Oriana…read moreand Marilu) truly loved her and her educational development/exposure was top notch. Spanish and ballet classes after school were an added bonus. We will miss Sarah, Leidy and the full staff. We glowingly endorse this school!

I highly recommend Vanguard Children's Academy. My 2 kids have attended VCA since 2020 and they…read morehave both thrived at this school. The quality of teachers, assistants and administration at this school are fantastic. This school is family owned and managed but a fantastic family of educators that are passionate about educating young children. They continue to think about what the children and our family need and bring great ideas and solutions to continue to strive for greatness for our children. For example, this year they invited both a occupational and physical therapists to help assess our kids (optional) and work closely with our teachers so they can help our kids and manage any development items as a team. They continue to add music, physical education and even Spanish classes provided by other educators. The curriculum is great and is focused on themes, after each theme (month-2 months), there is a celebration and families are invited to participate. This shows our children to have a sense of great pride in their work. My son attended a Montessori school prior to VCA and I did like that VCA had some Montessori like set up that helps children build their independence. Also, my son attended VPK and VCA follows the Florida VPK curriculum. His teacher did meet with me 3 times in that year to share his testing results and thoroughly discuss their development, this helped to show the growth he had from the beginning, middle and end of the year and showed his readiness for Kindergarten! I'm confident that VCA helped him prepare for his Kindergarten year. VCA also learns through play. My children have always loved to attend school. All educators, even outside of my children's assigned class, know my children by name and are very professional. The communication is fantastic, you can always reach someone in the office. The app the teacher uses keeps us engaged on what the children are learning as well as another form of communication directly into the classroom teachers/assistants. You are always greeted everyday with a welcoming smile. We'll miss our VCA family as our second child wraps up her last year at VCA. We'll continue to recommend this great school to our friends and family and we will always cherish these early memories we had here. Thank you so much for loving and developing our children.

We cannot thank Vanguard Childrens Academy enough for our unforgettable time there. We have two…read moreboys, both who attended there from ages 2-5. We were new to Miami and VCA became an extension of our family, most importantly they made it so easy for us to go to work. Academically, both boys were extremely prepared for kindergarten and had a smooth transition. During their last year at Vanguard they prepared them to be more independent for kinder. The school is always impeccable and they have taken all measures to keep the children safe during COVID. We have made long life friends at VCA and have missed them very much! We love Ms. Kiko and all the staff who were part of our parenting journey during our time there. I cannot recommend this school enough!

When my daughter was 2 we decided to put her in daycare and we were concerned since it was right…read morewhen things normalized after COVID. From the moment we step foot in this place we fell in love. It has been 2 years and we could not be happier. Cleanliness is superior to all! Teacher retention is great since we see same smiling faces every morning and afternoon. Curriculum is great. Thank you Children's Paradise for taking such good care of my princess Aaliyah.

Great daycare to take your kids to. My 1st son started at 1 1/2 years old. This was his last year…read moreas he is starting kindergarten. In each stage / class the further develop your child emotionally, mentally, and academically. They help your child learn to walk, sleep on a mattress from a crib, speak, feed themselves, potty train, color, alphabets, and writing their name, letters and words. They also teach your child how to read site words. Each classroom door is colored a different color so that it is easily identifiable for parents and children to know what class they are in. Each teacher is extremely helpful and geared toward teaching your child moral ethics. My son attended The VPK program here and it was great. He is more then prepared to start kindergarten. My youngest started at 6months as I had to go back to work. And since then no problems nothing but smiles over here. Administration is very approachable and informative about your child and their progress. Obviously they can't do everything so parents need to do their part also. Here at CPA their prices are very reasonable for they time frame and care you and your child receive. CPA schedules great field trips for your children to attend to. Their rostering and head count are very strict to account for every child. They also in courage parents to participate in the field-trip as chaperones. All teachers here are CPR certified by the American Heart Association. This is a plus where I do feel say for my child. Also conveniently located there is a MDFR station across the street.