I have witnessed teachers going out for a smoke break then immediately walking back inside to tend…read moreto the children. Nicotine and baby's don't mix. I witnessed lots of police activitie there as well as DCF. The boy that runs the school hasd no place there. Kids accused the boy of kicking them. They are permanently shut down but trying to go under a different name Same people same problems. Teachers weren't certified either. At least that's what I was told. The building is falling apart. Old and dumpy

I had two children attend here and it was the worst experience as a parent…read more The first week, there were so many red flags. I went to pick up my children and the director was screaming at 1, 2 and 3 year olds. When I went to pay for my first week, there was a lot of confusion. I was told I'd have a 15% discount because I was enrolling two children, and then it became 10%. Fine, whatever. However, the accountant couldn't properly calculate how much I was supposed to pay. I had to show him. My oldest son was in so many classrooms that they kept losing his belongings. When I finally pulled them out, they still didn't give me all of his clothing because they couldn't find it. I'd shown up to get him and he was in someone else's clothes. He also came home in someone else's diaper. I was emailed while at work and was told I needed to come pick them up because they were short staffed. However, not every parent was emailed. Just certain ones. When I went to pick them up, DCF and the police were there. I was told after picking them up, I was told I'd receive an email that night letting parents know if kids could come the next day. I didn't receive an email until the next morning, on our way out the door just to be told only infants and 1 year olds could attend. I ended up having to miss work and said, screw this, I'm finding them somewhere else to go. My kids started attending January 2 and I pulled them January 25. Worst experience ever. I strongly do not recommend.

2 out of 4 of my children went here. The staff was great very attentive love the structure and…read moredaycare software most imporatnly the camara systems. Defnitley would recommend!!

This daycare is amazing- love the staff and the ability to check in on child at any time during…read moreday. most importantly this daycare will honor a court order if you have shared agreement with the other parent - I'm hopeful to get my son reenrolled here after getting few things situated.

I'm glad this daycare finally closed! It's about time! My daughter went here for a VERY short time…read more This place was the WORST daycare I have ever experienced. Super unprofessional. My daughter wasn't changed before coming home. Snacks were promised but didn't happen. Kids working for them. Dirty establishment. The list goes on. They deserve to be shut down permanently

Unfortunately, reviews are not always exciting to read when you must give a negative review. As a…read moreparent and a licensed healthcare provider, reading reviews helps parents like myself decide what is best for our children. On a positive note, at this facility, the VPK program is great, as the preschool has an excellent VPK teacher that goes above and beyond for her students' safety and academics. However, I am appalled by the lack of professionalism among some teachers and the director arguing with other staff members in front of students and health professionals. Safety should be the number one priority when parents drop off their children. The preschool has more students than teachers causes the teachers to need to comply with the teacher/children ratio. Also, another safety precaution is to alleviate having teachers have their own children in their classrooms; this is a conflict of interest. For example, I witnessed a teacher taking toys away from another student to give to her grandchild. Due to a lack of cameras in the classrooms, a lack of classroom management, and a lack of staff, this preschool will not be a priority or a recommended facility to enroll your little one.

This is the best preschool in Winter Haven. The teachers are absolutely wonderful and caring. They…read moreare so creative and fun in fostering education for VPK4 and make each kid know they are important and can learn/do anything. My daughter is ecstatic to go to school everyday and absolutely adores her teachers. The director is absolutely wonderful and deeply cares for each baby-kid that attends. The school is safe and secure. So welcoming with artwork everywhere. Communication is always clear and exact

I just moved into the area and I have toured Daycares from Bartow - Winter Haven. Hope Creative was…read morethe first daycare i walked into and i instantly felt a sigh of relief. Everyone was friendly & welcoming. The facility is clean, secure and I have no doubt about my children's safety while they are there. I can tell staff makes an effort to not only know the students in their class, but every student and parent who walks through those doors. I genuinely feel like we are a part of a big family and I LOVE IT. I am so thankful that I found this daycare for my 2 & 4 year old. I know they are teaching the kids daily because the kids come home and always tell me about the new things they have learned and that makes me happy to know not just a daycare, but a learning facility. I would recommend this as THE BEST daycare in the area.... and i have toured 15 minimum. I have very high standards when it comes to where my children are cared for and Hope Creative checked every box. When you walk through those doors you can instantly see the time dedication and love they put into the center. 10/10. They also have an app so you get updates/ pictures throughout the day !!

We loved this school! My son and best friend's daughter went to school here during the summer and…read morethey loved it. The school is very clean, organized and involved. They have structure and everyone seems very serious about their mission. The kids are always doing activities and are a part of recitals, etc. They also get homework a few nights per week and it def. helps them prepare for their next phase in life. I loved the school and would recommend it over any other school in Lakeland.