My five year old son told me he wanted to be a Karate kid. This is the first place we tried out and…read morewas his favorite of all the places we tried. What I love about this place is the one on one help each child gets during the lesson. Master Jim really lights up while working with the kids. You can tell he loves teaching Taekwondo. They learn discipline and respect, counting and other words in Korean. The lessons also help with focus and concentration. Class here is the highlight of my little man's week. Every morning he asks if today is a Taekwondo day. I wasn't sure how he would do with three days a week, but he absolutely loves it. I am watching my little unsure shy guy come out of his shell. He memorized the rules of Taekwondo after his second day and is just so eager to keep or practicing and learning more.

I've seen a complete transformation in my shy and quiet 6 year old boy to an independent martial…read moreartist that works hard, follows directions and aims to please his instructors. Master Jim is patient, kind, yet, stern. He has high expectations for his students in (and out) of class and teaches without demoralizing. (The classes are taught with Korean immersion so students are learning skills with correct terms. I LOVE THIS!) The Dojang is clean and the atmosphere is intimate, friendly and structured. My son has been enrolled for 2 weeks and I have seen a positive and dramatic change in his character. Example: Last week the children had some fun skill building challenges. If he would have "lost a challenge" 2 months ago, he would have had a major meltdown. On Friday, he dropped and did 5 push-ups and then sat straight up to wait his turn for the next challenge.

Really? You got my 7 year old kid to add an IF THEN statement in her video game code to provide…read morerealtime interaction with a webcam? I can't even get her to fix the air conditioner! My daughter is really happy with her video game programming class at Engineering for Kids. They set up these modular projects that are set up for kids with no background in engineering to be successful. They have several topics such as lego robots, civil, mechanical, and others. I was pretty impressed that on her first day she was able to follow all the instructions and design an interactive video game with points and timers and graphics. Even though the software uses a graphic coding language, they still start to get familiar with the structure of programming: start, do this , if then, do that end etc. Very cool, very fun. I think she's off the hook for the science fair this year if she can just pass this one off.

I was supersized I read so many negative reviews of this place. I will say prior to my son…read moreattending this place we had the worst experience with the public school preschool program and special education classroom. At the previous school my child was hit by a teacher and we created an investigation. So I wanted my child to be in an educational system in which I could have access to video monitoring services and one that held teachers accountable. So I as any parents of a little one I was skeptical of every place that I went to observe and I ended liking kiddie academy because of their philosophy, rules, and how they hold teachers accountable. My child has a few couples of days getting used to his new school and he did bite a child one day and got suspended. However in no time he learned to get a long with the rest of the children and be friends with children. I saw my child grow as the little butterfly he is and be confident in his social skills and educational journey. He was able to graduate from pre-K with his peers and do the summer program as well. He loved it so much that me that he is in kinder he tells me he misses Kiddie academy friends and teachers. The team is amazing and wonderful and I will forever be grateful they took care of my little one as one of theirs.

My child was bitten a documented 32 times at this center. It was known there was a consistent child…read morewho bit. Despite the multiple discussions with management and staff, my 2 year old son continued to be bitten. The management had an attitude of "kids will be kids" and not an attitude of how to make sure he and the other children were not bitten. One or two bites may be a toddler behavior but not 32. The lack of care, or plan put in place was the reason we had to disenroll. It was not fair to my son to go to school everyday in that type of environment. The only reason I didn't give it one star was because there were a couple teachers I liked at the school.​

Visited for the first time recently. My family from Phoenix and I went. Are three year old had an…read moreamazing time and so did we actually. There are so many very interesting immersive Hands-On experiences. Our little one just squealed and laughed with joy. They left today to go back to Phoenix and she was crying that she wanted to go back and play with the bubbles. She'll have to wait till next year until they visit again.

Weekday visits are far better than weekends. I have a pre-K child, and our first weekend visit was…read moretough, crowded play areas, kids pushing and not sharing, and a noticeable lack of parent engagement. Weekdays attract a different mix of families, and the experience improves dramatically. The exhibits are engaging, and my kiddo could happily stay at the bubble station on repeat. There is food on site, bathrooms are clean, and the staff is genuinely kind. As a parent, it is refreshing to have interactive museums like this in town. Adults can enjoy the activities too, but this space is designed for kids of all ages. During peak weekend hours, letting children take the lead makes the experience better for everyone. Only took one star because I wish there was more staff interaction- for times with children are not always kind & parents who are not paying attention. It's not ok for a stranger to get involved, so it would be nice if staff monitored just a little more. Still wondering if this is a museum dig or community parenting issue. You be the judge. 9/10 recommend!

This school has been so amazing. My daughter is in their kindergarten program and is progressing…read morewonderfully. She is doing so great, beyond my expectations. The Director is so considerate and kind to everyone. My daughters teacher and entire staff have been so awesome!!! I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in their kids receiving a great education. My daughter actually gets excited to go to school!!!!

This establishment is extremely closed minded and transphobic. I wouldn't recommend this place to…read moreanyone. A complete waste of money, time, resources, and emotional/mental energy. Your child is not safe here. The staff is not properly trained due to higher ups prioritizing money over their students and staff. Linda is by far the worst school higher up i have ever encountered in a school system. She doesn't investigate crucial issues in her facility. She does not have anyones interest but her own in mind. She refused to have anyone answer why my daughter was refused access to their facility even though they are staffed and she has a contract with the state. A "I dont know." Is unacceptable for their line of work. Linda much rather punish you, your child, and her staff for her own incompetence. Please reconsider enrolling your child else where before here. Sincerely, a very concerned parent.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Paradise Hills, an educational daycare in Albuquerque, offers age-specific child…read morecare programs. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

I found the YMCA Early Childhood Development Center Daycare through a coworker. I needed interim…read morecare for my 19 month old toddler because we lost our other sitter to a day job, and we were still on a waiting list for a daycare/preschool closer to home. The Y had an opening, and we went. Well, I am really glad that we did. The carers are awesome, they all made a fuss over my son everyday, which was great. They have a little report card they give you at the end of the day so you have some idea how your kidlet ate, napped and generally did during the day. The staff are fun, friendly and have a really good sense of humor, which I really appreciate. They made sure all the kids were fed often, and were prompt to change diapers. My son never had any issues with rashes or other diaper stuff. Pros: The staff are great, very engaged with the kids, and my son was always relaxed and happy at the end of the day. They got to play a lot of games, there's a big space and not too many kids (15 total) for the number of caregivers (3 at any time). They have the same people there, so the kids have consistency in caregivers too, which I really like. They did different activities, painting, drawing, singing, and just playing. Cons: the only con was that the outdoor area isn't ideal. It's in an office building so the outdoor space is concrete. There are foam pads on the ground, so the kids won't get scrapes when they fall, and there's lots of toys, but it's still concrete. I think given the location, and the awesome staff, that isn't a terrble thing for me. Overall, I do recommend YMCS downtown daycare. They are really convenient, really nice and reasonably priced, too!