I will recommend this Christian academy to anyone. My both sons went there teachers are caring and…read moreknowledgeable. The place is clean, back yard is amazing and they make sure every day is filled with fun activities My son moved to public school after kindergarten and he was so advanced. They reached them to love reading, to praise God and respect family. They prepare them to be good citizens of the world. Some of the teachers are 10+years with the school it's great to know that same teachers here raised both of my kids. The prices are very reasonable compared to other daycares but the quality of their services is very high.

As a first time mom and mother taking their child to school for the first time it can be insanely…read morescary and anxiety provoking. Pride and joy came recommended by my neighbor whose kids went there until they aged out and had nothing but amazing things to say. Soon I came to find several people from my neighborhood went there. So we decided to tour it and meet the team. I felt comfortable immediately after meeting Miss Carrie and my daughters to be teacher miss Mickey. They are two of the warmest, most welcoming and loving people. The ideal people to work in this industry. My daughter was a little over one when she started in early 2023. She absolutely LOVED going to school. Would run inside and not look back at me once. What I loved most is how small the school is. All the teachers even for the other grades know all the children and they frequently help out each others classes. The class sizes are also super small which allows for a lot of direct attention which was something my high maintenance child needed. They quickly learn all the children by name and know exactly who everyone's parents are. It's a very close knit program and I loved that. I also loved that they cleaned their own facility and didn't hire outside companies so they are able to oversee that everything is held to a certain standard. This past year my daughter was only sick twice and as a 1-2 year old class I'd say that's REALLY good and I credit it to how well they upkeep their rooms. Communication with team and her teachers is very open and I am always able to get ahold of someone if I ever have a question or concern. It's tremendous to see how much my daughter learned being there. Often times she would randomly say or do something at home we had no idea she could do and we just assumed she learned at school, like the first time she pointed at a picture of an apple and said Apple. They have a great educational curriculum and they don't just sit your child in front of a TV. All in all I would absolutely recommend pride and joy. We loved everything about it there and are so sad to have to leave (we're moving out of state due to my husbands job). In fact it's one of the hardest parts about leaving because as a mom of now 2, finding a school you are whole heartedly comfortable with is a rare find. I can only hope we find somewhere even half as great as pride and joy. I will forever compare every school experience back to the expectations I learned here. Thank you Miss Mickey, Miss Edilima, the new assistants and Miss Carrie (as well as the teachers in the other classes) who have always treated my girl like your own. I truly believe she is such a happy, social, smart little girl because of your amazing team! We will miss you all!!

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.

My nephew has been going here since he was born. He'll be five on his next birthday, so he's been…read morehere for quite a few years. To date, I haven't known of any problems here. I come in to pick him up when his mother and I have something planned, and the staff is always very welcoming. I don't think it's just that they're happy to see the kid go home, but maybe. He can be a handful. But mostly, I think it's just that they really enjoy taking care of the kids. The place is always clean, and they teach the children well. He's learning to share (he's an only child so he doesn't get that at home), as well as social skills. He already knew how to read, but they encourage his reading and they keep him active, which he needs. He'll continue to go here for a few more years. It's helpful for his parents to know he's in a safe place while they're at work.

My son went here for VPK and it was their first year doing it. That was 10 years ago and they did…read morean amazing job, my son felt good and he did so well. We still keep in touch and now my friends kids are attending as well it's a great atmosphere with loving people

I just want to say how much i appreciate the teachers at my sons school. He has been going there…read morefor almost two years now and I have to say I am shocked with his progress. He just turned one when he first started there and did not speak a word. Within a week he was speaking full sentances. Now he tells me about shapes I haven't heard of until i was in Geometry back in the 10th grade and he just turned three. The teachers are unbelievably patient and accommodating to each childs needs. They also assist with potty training!!! He used the potty for the first time today. Thanks guys.

My wife and I have custody of our now 3 year old granddaughter. We did an exhaustive search for a…read morepreschool in our area (Wilton Manor, Fort Lauderdale). We narrowed our list down to 6 facilities and visited each facility and spoke to each school's director. We also stopped by "unannounced" at each school at varying times of the day including lunch time and nap times. We also checked county and state public records for violations and complaints. In the end, we chose Cypress Preschool on Dixie Highway in Fort Lauderdale. It is now over a year since our granddaughter has been attending the preschool. I can say without reservation that we are 110% satisfied with the care and learning environment provided by this school. During the entire year that we have been associated with this school, we have never observed a sick child at the school other than minor runny noses. As a matter of fact, we were once called to pick up our granddaughter due to the fact that she began to run a fever at school. The teachers are very dedicated and do their very best to keep the children engaged in learning and happy while away from home. My granddaughter looks forward to going to school each day and visiting with all the friends she had made over the past year. When she arrives, she received "hugs" from several of the staff and loves all the activities that are provided. There are many activities including dancing, singing, arts and crafts, visits from dentists, firemen, holiday parties and "pizza day" on Fridays, bounce house day, and the list goes on and on! My wife and I could not be more pleased with the care and operation of Cypress Preschool. I would have no reservation about recommending this school and their professional staff to anyone considering placing their preschool child in this school!

Baer is a truly amazing place. My daughter has been here since she was 3 months old and she…read moreabsolutely loves coming to "school". The teachers are so attentive and loving to the kids, and truly do a fantastic job helping them learn and grow. Beth, the director, loves what she does and it shows in the quality of care my daughter receives. I never have to worry. Her and Shlima have been so helpful and wonderful throughout our time there and I am so grateful for them & this facility!

Baer Family is by far the best choice if you want to leave your kids in good hands, they treat the…read morekids like their own. Beth and Shlima are on the top of every little thing and they make sure all the kids and staff are not needing and missing anything. Ms Lindita is the greatest pk teacher. Thank you all, we can't wait to sign up our second kid.

Good little school. They care about the kids and really teach them well. Clean and organized…read morewith great teachers.

My son Just started school a few moths ago and he has developed more skills in this time than he…read morehas all year in his last pre school. I'm really amazed at how much the teaches and staff care for the children's learning. I'm so happy with my decision to transfer him I only wish I had listen to my friend and done it sooner. Thanks Nancy and Jacob ! We hope to grow stronger in the word and in our faith with care and share. Thank you , Proud Parent

Both my kids attend this school. My 6yo for 2 years, and my 4yo for 1 year. Their growth and…read moreindependence is astonishing, especially in comparison to other kids their age. I'm convinced it's the schooling - when they join kids from their classes and mix outside the school, they work together, share, play quietly, talk, care about others. The difference in results from this school compared with kids from other schools is night and day. The teachers and staff are amazing, make themselves available, and engage well with the parents and children.

Both my children went to Little Flower Montessori. I don't think there is a better school in Fort…read moreLauderdale for children 2-12.

Wow, these care givers were excellent. The area was clean and safe the rates were extraordinarily…read morereasonable and we are very appreciative!

My kids been going here for years and they absolutely love it, It's a Wonderful place where kids…read morecan learn and play. Teachers are great! since my sons been going here at CVP they has improved a lot in writing,counting, letters,shapes,colors & more. Dietary orders are followed and Flexible hours, open from 6a to midnight. And what I love they're open every Saturdays, fit great with with my work schedule. Thank you everyone at Children's village. You guys are awesome