WARNING: POLICE AND DCF INVESTIGATION NECESSARY…read more UNENROLLED AFTER 2 WEEKS! My 2.5 yr old in the class with Mrs Stephanie and Mrs Sandra, was assaulted and left with four finger prints, welts and a bleeding imprint of an adults nail in his neck. His best assertation to what happened (very well spoken almost 3yr old) was the teacher did it. When asked how it happened, he said he was being "mean" and the teacher went like this (motioning someone snatching his neck) When I picked him up, he normally runs over to me happy.... NOT ON AUG 2 2022. HE INSTANTLY started bawling when he saw me, and when I picked him up I asked Mrs Sandra what happened... Her story was he had been scratching his neck all day and she tried to wipe it. (I INSTANTLY DIDNT BELIEVE THAT STORY AS I HAVE SEEN HER BE ROUGH WITH HIM OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS ON CAMERA AND I KNOW MY SON DOESNT SCRATCH HIS NECK TILL IT BLEEDS) Then I asked Mrs Stephanie, his head teacher, and her story was he fell in the bathroom with some boys rough playing earlier in the day (MIND YOU THAT IS BS AS THE WELTS AND SWELLING SUBSIDED AROUND 7pm SO YOU KNOW IT WAS FRESH FROM 4:30-5:10 BEFORE PICKUP) NEITHER TEACHER REPORTED ANY INJURIES TO ADMIN OR PARENT. I then came in AUG 3, to talk with JODY MILLER, one of the Directors, and the administration had no clue as to what happened. This incident was still undocumented after 3 attempts from parents both me and my wife to get to the bottom of this THE DAY BEFORE. After telling JODY MILLER about this scenario, she went to "TALK WITH HER BOSS" for a good 10 Min (LEAVING ME IN OFFICE), and came back with Mrs Stephanie's report from "4:30" yesterday. This report was written defensively in about 5 min while I was there. It was not signed and acknowledged by the director, and it was not given to me until I came and threatened DCF action. 3 Different stories from 3 different ADULTS!!!! WOW Talk about sweeping some shady shit under the rug AND STILL NOT DOCUMENTING ANY OF IT!!!!!!!! DISGUSTED AND APPALED EVEN IF THE TEACHERS WERE TELLING THE TRUTH IT WAS HANDLED INAPPROPRIATELY ALL THE WAY AROUND!!! ALL OF THIS MYSTERIOUSLY UNREPORTED DRAMA HAPPENED IN THE BATHROOM ***OFF CAMERA*** DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. PICS INCLUDED

So when my daughter first started there I was a little hesitant because there were a couple of…read moreincidents that occurred that I wasn't too happy with , however , the director did address them and that showed us that she means business about her kids . My daughter has to stop by her office and has to say hi every morning and bye every time we leave ! As a parent, seeing these kinds of interactions makes me feel like she's in good hands. My daughter has been there a few months now and haven't had any issues since and especially now in her new grade level. Although we know Leila adored her previous teacher (she always stops by her old classroom door, lol) We LOVE Ms. Stephanie and I believe its Ms. Sandra , I feel like my daughter is thriving and learning SO much. She comes home and says new things like every day. She's always super excited to go to school and you can tell that these teachers really love what they do but also love their kids. My daughter was pee accident free by like literally day 3 , and we tried for so long and couldn't do it, idk where we went wrong ! The school has cameras , and you can always see how the teachers are interacting with the kids, its awesome to watch. I highly recommend kiddie academy. As far as price , its pretty much the same no matter where you go in the area. 2 snacks and a lunch is included so thats nice !

Pines West Academy fosters an incredible learning environment based on educational excellence,…read morediscipline and an loving environment. The amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset allows our daughters strive. After completion of her daycare through pre-k studies at PWA, our oldest daughter just won student of the month award amongst her 1st grade class in her new school. The staff anchored by principal Mrs Terri is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we're very thankful to her and the whole team for all the great job.

We started Pines West Academy (PWA) in early 2021 when my daughter turned two years old. I highly…read morerecommend PWA. From yoga to music class, letter sounds or climbing the rock wall outside, she is engaged and continually learning throughout her day. It's not just me who finds PWA to be an outstanding educationally centered preschool. My friend, an elementary teacher in the area, says that children who attended PWA come into her class ready and prepared for kindergarten. In addition to the exceptional learning environment, PWA goes the extra mile to promote a clean and healthy environment. The school is very clean and all children wash their hands when they arrive at school and throughout the day. My daughter likes the food and I like the meal choices/healthy snacks. All of my daughter's teachers have been warm, organized and responsive. I can see what my daughter is learning using the school's communication app. This is a huge plus for me - her teacher uploads pictures throughout the day, we can chat and share documents digitally. My daughter wakes up and wants us to take her to school (even on the weekends). As a working mom, it's such a blessing to find a preschool that not only teaches my child but also genuinely cares about her. Thank you PWA for all you do.

With much hesitation, I write this to warn other parents, who like me, we fooled by the beautiful…read moreschool, Montessori/Reggio Emilia style toys and approach, and great advertising. This is a KLA franchise location, and if you have heard about the wonderful KLA corporate locations in Miami - This. Is. Not. It. Within the first 5 months of school, 4 children were withdrawn from a class of approximately 10/12 because of issues with the school and staff, and I know many others wanted to but simply had no alternative childcare. I write this because I wish I was warned before enrolling my child. Big issues first: this school lacks security. We were assured someone would always be at the front desk, monitoring who came in and out, though consistently when I picked up my child, the door was locked but no one was at the front. This is an issue because anyone coming out can hold the door open for a "parent" waiting outside. I withdrew my son after grandma went to pick him up, was let in by a cleaning lady, and was not stopped or asked for her ID or who she was until she was almost out the door with my child. There's no communication with parents. We were promised weekly reports with pictures, and daily reports with diaper changes, etc, but I can count on one hand the times I received this in 6 months. The teachers and staff are not properly trained. My child choked and threw up as a result while eating his lunch and the assistant "director" did not deem this "important" enough to call me. Further, at the beginning of the school year, the Nido class only had one permanent teacher. The parents were assured that an assistant teacher would be hired "soon" but that did not happen until late December. Even though there was only one teacher, new students continued to be enrolled to the classroom every week, and depending on the number of students present that day, a substitute teacher from an agency would be called in to help. The parents never knew who was going to be watching their children - and very often when the permanent teacher called out sick, they were left at the care of substitutes that were not trained in the KLA method or knew anything about the school or the children. This is just a glimpse into the many problems we've had at KLA Fort Lauderdale. I hope something changes - the school does have great potential. But I was not willing to risk my child's well being until they got it together. Please take this for what it is: our experience in one classroom. But be cautious of overarching issues like security and training that need to be fixed ASAP.

I cannot say enough great things about this school. Every teacher is a pleasure to deal with. This…read moreschool treats my daughter like gold. She is always clean and happy as ever when I pick her up. They are always doing creative activities and every kid looks happy. The place is clean, the staff is super professional. I am so sad that we are moving and I will have to withdraw my daughter. We truly enjoyed having her at KLA Fort Lauderdale. Pricey, but worth every penny.

Every day that we drop our son off at Happy Crayons we know that he will be taught kindness and…read morerespect, all while learning and growing. We know that he is safe and in the care of educators that want nothing but the best for him. Lili, Yoli, and the entire Happy Crayons staff have been amazing and have had a huge impact on our son's growth. Time has flown by, and our son will now move on to kindergarten, but Haply Crayons will have a special place in our lives. We consider everyone at Happy Crayons family and thank them immensely for the love and support they have blessed our son with.

Our son has been going to Happy Crayons for 4-yrs. I'm not sure who Anj J was referring to, b/c…read morethere are only 2 owners and neither are named Leticia. Happy Crayons provided EXCELLENT care for our son and genuinely cared for him. If I had any doubts, they were dispelled b/c my son loved his teachers. He learned the alphabet, learned his colors and to count (in Spanish as well) BEFORE joining the VPK program. My son speaks some Spanish and understands when it's spoken to him. The teachers are certified, patient and EVERYONE, owners included, were all kind. Ms. Maria worked w/ us for months potty training. I have an associate w/ 2 small kids attending a religious school that was asked to keep her children home until they were potty trained. Apparently, that's a standard request. I don't know what we would have done if Happy Crayons requested the same! They open at 7:30 a.m., which helps w/ our work schedule and close at 6:30 p.m. They provide a light breakfast and a healthy lunch.... no hamburgers, hot dogs or french fries, but chicken, rice, fruits and vegetables. If you have any issues, they will work w/ you. I'm going to miss them now that our son is moving on to Kindergarten.

My son has been there for almost a year and for me the experience has been very good. The teachers…read moreare super affectionate and care about each child 100%. They do many activities to teach children and make them love the place. I would always recommend it to any parent requesting good care for their child. thanks girls!!!

Future Generation and its staff demonstrate an extraordinary example of what all parents look for…read morewhen choosing to put their child in a preschool/daycare. Safety and education along with being affordable and their understanding of parents and children's needs is what separates them from other schools. My son has been here for about 3 years now and he is always looking forward to going to daycare! I highly recommend this daycare to anyone who is interested in looking for childcare.

The owner is money hungry and they do not pay attention to the kids. So many kids getting injured,…read moreso many hitting and throwing chairs at eachother. There is no discipline and majority of the teachers aren't even certified to teach. My child teacher is teaching and has no certifications. My child has come home bruised so many times and I never received any phone calls. We decided mid year to take our kids out due to the neglect. Thankfully we found a MUCH better school and are so much happier.

All my kids attend learn and smile. My oldest son just graduated VPK from there this year and he is…read moreready for kindergarten. The staff are amazing and loving. I love this daycare and highly recommend it.

Rude person whom ever answers the telephone. tells you the my are fully booked and to call again in…read morea month or 2. Also 275 per kid weekly.

Parents, be aware! I withdrew my daughter from the school because I was concerned for her safety…read more She attended 3 months and during that time I witnessed: rough handling of children (jerking by one arm, forcing a child to seat on a chair)  emotional abuse (extended ignoring of a child: he was restrained in a chair and eating alone in a corner of the classroom. When he finished eating, he stayed there playing with the food and the plate for an hour at least. Nobody approached him and asked if he was ok or ready to come back to the class) inappropriate discipline techniques (active play was withheld from a child for more than an hour) inadequate sanitary conditions (not disinfecting diaper changing surface after each use, very dirty garbage can, children with dirty hands and face every day, no paper towel and toilet paper available in several instances). I discussed these issues with the director, Ms Agudelo, who said the children who were being disciplined this way were "special" kids. That's not an excuse for mistreatment and abuse! Ms Misty (the two-year-olds teacher) even did these things in front of me and other parents. I can't imagine what they do to the kids when parents are not there. I am also a teacher and I trusted her and Kindercare in Plantation to take care of my 2 year-old daughter. Please, take your child elsewhere!

Ladies seemed super knowledgeable and like they cared for every kid!! Also said they've had kids…read morewith speech delays and seizures, so their experience seems to be very vast!!

Pretty ridiculous that Kids of Promise had weeks to give us the heads up about getting tested but…read moredidn't. What do they do, last minute over a 2 day holiday weekend decide to mandate everyone to get tested prior to returning to school. As if people dont go out of town, have plans with family or anything else. I got the last appointment for Saturday! They have no coordination & are last minute about many things. I've learned these people don't care and frankly neither do i. It will be my child's last year here because each week it's always something!