I usually don't leave bad reviews, but I feel a responsibility to warn other parents in the St…read more Cloud area about this school's administrative and business practices. While we had a positive view of the teaching staff, the front office and administration operate with a "profit-over-students" mentality that is deeply unprofessional. Following our withdrawal, the school has intentionally withheld my son's academic progress reports and evaluations to use as collateral for a billing dispute. They are attempting to charge for tuition during a month in which my child did not attend a single day and are using his records to hold his future education hostage. Beyond the billing issues, I find the Parent Handbook rules to be overreaching and abusive. Most alarmingly, the handbook explicitly states that they can change any rule at any time without notice, leaving families with zero stability or protection. This level of obstruction has forced us to involve the Florida Department of Education and Step Up For Students compliance offices. If you want a school that values its families and acts with integrity during difficult transitions, look elsewhere. This is not a supportive or transparent educational environment.

A truly excellent school with an incredible group of kind, caring, sincere, and skilled group of…read moreeducators. Since the first time we visited this place, we noticed how happy kids there were. Then when our son started, it was just great to see him with a big smile at the end of the day - to the point that he usually wanted to stayed at school past his pick up time. As if that wasn't enough, it was just awesome to see our son singing at home in multiple languages and teaching his little sister different words in the other languages he had learned at BB. There are not enough words to describe how great this school is. We are greatful our son had opportunity to attend Building Brains, the instruction, attention, guidance, and compassion that our son has received at BB has been amazing and undoubtedly effective.

If you are looking for a school where your child will be safe, nurtured and educated; this is the…read moreplace. They have gone above and beyond with COVID precautions. The teachers are loving and nurturing and the curriculum really allows the kiddos to explore topics they enjoy learning about. The Director and the owners are incredibly sweet and involved in the day to day of the program. You will not be disappointed.

School itself is a nice place but owner Brian is a professional doosh who has Obvious no experience…read morebeing at the place of business let alone run the place. I went there first thing Monday morning to let the school know regarding both of my kids being sick with bilateral ear infection, RSV pneumonia with superimposed OC43 (COVID) infection, and due to illnesses were admitted to the hospital. Rather then expressing empathy his only concern was not to refund the money for the week, according to him all COVID mandates have been lifted and patient doesn't qualify for refund even if they were sick enough to be admitted to the hospital. Me being a physician I would never want to expose other children to any illness, but it seems like Brian doesn't have any ethical duty towards any of the kids there as long his weekly payments are collected. My first thought was let the kids get better and have them return but after this experience with "Mr. Dooshbag Brian" I've decided to not have kids stay enrolled. Pardon my language but I couldn't come up with better terminology to describe the owner and my experience.

I absolutely love KWLA! I moved to St. Cloud from another state and was obviously very worried…read moreabout putting my 1 year old in the care of complete strangers. From the moment we took a tour my daughter loved this place. She was reaching for everything wanting to play and even spoke to a few staff members. This was amazing to me because she was scared of talking to strangers. For her first few months I still lived in another state. Since she lived with dad, the ladies took care of doing her hair every morning for him which was a huge relief for me. Since moving to the sunshine state she even started to wear sunglasses all day long! Her teachers not only embraced her new habit but made sure to send her home with all her belongings everyday. They even helped label some items! I thought my daughter would be a bit behind because she was born almost 4 months premature. But that was not the case. Before I knew it she was eating more talking more and even using sign language as she spoke! My daughter has now been in KWLA for over a year. I have since moved over a half hour away but I gladly make the trip every morning afternoon to bring my daughter here. She speaks more than most kids her age, she is potty trained thanks to them, she has wonderful little habits like singing as she is completing a task, and she begs me to bring her to see her friends and teacher everyday. This is the only place I trust to take care of my daughter and I highly recommend them! Thank you KWLA for helping raise my little girl!

We absolutely LOVE this daycare. Our little one has been here since she was one and has been…read moreflourishing as they follow the STEM curriculum. They really do love and care for your child and you notice it right away when you drop off in the morning and throughout the day as they keep you updated with activities through the app. They also have loads of events and activities throughout the school year and have two shows. All other daycares we visited didn't offer anything like this. Truly a great place to enroll your child in!

This is a wonderful school.... the teachers and the director are so genuine and truly care about…read morethe students here... its not a typical daycare where the children are treated as a number... this is a SCHOOL... and a wonderful school at that.... it is such a family environment and all of the staff members know all of the children even if they are in another class.

From the owner: Providing care and education for young children since 1998. Serving families with children from 6…read moreweeks to 5 years old. Half day and full day part time and full time programs available. Open from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm serving families in central Florida.

My review was deleted from Google. That should tell you all you need to know about the character of…read morethe Brights Scholars administration. Bright Scholars may be a good fit for families whose children easily adapt to structured classroom expectations. However, for children who need additional support adjusting to a school environment, the experience can be very concerning. Parents should be aware that if a child struggles with sitting still, following directions immediately, or navigating a classroom setting for the first time, they may find that the school lacks the resources and training necessary to effectively support those needs. Rather than working collaboratively to help children develop these skills, families may find themselves being called to pick up their child repeatedly. What was most concerning was hearing from administration that many teachers only possess high school diplomas. This raises important questions about the level of training being provided to staff, particularly in the area of behavior management and supporting young learners with diverse developmental needs. Dr. Mia Young, given your educational background and stated expertise in Educational Leadership, professional development, and staff training, I would hope to see stronger implementation of those principles within your organization. Effective behavior management, de-escalation strategies, and developmentally appropriate interventions should be fundamental components of staff training in an early childhood setting. Unfortunately, the challenges in this area were evident during the graduation ceremony on May 30, 2026. Watching staff respond to a scholar who clearly needed additional patience, guidance, and support was disheartening. Rather than demonstrating compassion and effective behavioral strategies, the situation highlighted what appeared to be significant gaps in training and preparedness. Every child deserves an educational environment where they are supported as they learn, grow, and develop the skills necessary to succeed. Schools should not only celebrate children who naturally fit into a structured environment, but also be equipped to help those who need extra encouragement, understanding, and care along the way.

My family have had a Great Experience with Bright Scholars Academy. My grand-daughter started at…read more2yrs old now, she is 4. This is her 3rd year and 3rd teacher, she loves each year and each teacher. Each year has been better than the year before. The staff and teachers are Absolutely Amazing! Ms Hyre is her teacher this year in Pre-K. It is going to be a Sweet Sorrow when she leaves before going to Kg at OCPS. Ms. Hyre has been a God Send! I have seen my granddaughter Blossom in Ms. Hyre's Class. I use to think, "They learn it all in Kindergarten", but now, I can truly say they learn it all in Pre-K. Ms Hyre has prepared her for Kg., First Grade, & Life Beyond. She has truly learned so much in Ms Hyre's Class, I am Amazed, Each Day when she comes home. We will never forget Ms. Hyre and Pre-K at Bright Scholars.

Our experience at Kiddie Academy has been exceptional. The teachers are truly invested in my…read morechildren's education and their growth as learners. Adjustments are made as needed to meet the needs of the student. Small class sizes and leveled learning have enabled my children to gain confidence in their learning abilities. Love the camera access to each classe.

Kiddie is a true home for your children, where they will find love and dedication, unforgettable…read morelessons and experiences as well as good family relationships and a great team of people who welcome you daily with their best smile..

Amazing school. Been with them since they opened. This has been will post more items for a review…read more A proper one. Cheers.

This school has been a consistent source of stress and disappointment. From the start, the…read moreadmissions process was disorganized, and the admissions representative seemed more focused on maintaining an attitude than actually doing her job. Staff like Ms. Grace frequently boast about their experience with students with disabilities, yet fail to deliver even basic support likely due to being stretched too thin across too many roles. I've had to withdraw seven students due to unprofessional, underqualified teachers and a disturbing lack of support, especially for those with special needs. In one unacceptable instance, a teacher openly referred to a student as a "trouble child" -- a label no professional educator should ever use. Student belongings were also confiscated and absurdly labeled as "public property," raising serious concerns about boundaries and respect. The Dean, despite claiming to be a parent of children with autism, shows a surprising lack of knowledge around accommodations, and the principal seems more concerned with snacking on Goldfish crackers than addressing the serious, ongoing issues in the school. Overall, this environment is not only unfit for children with disabilities, but it struggles to support any student effectively. During the withdrawal process staff were unable to locate my child's inhaler, not even the school nurse, who seemed more preoccupied with giving attitude than paying attention to where lifesaving medication was stored. Several people had to be called just to locate it, and my nephew's inhaler was never returned at all. When a child has asthma, knowing exactly where their inhaler is can mean the difference between safety and a medical emergency... that should be common sense!

It only gets 1 star because I can't give it less. I will never send my child here simply because of…read morethe way the pickup van driver does her job. 15 miles an hour over the speed limit, running a red light with plenty of time to stop, and wearing AirPods while driving are hardly the things a parent wants to see, especially when there are KIDS IN THE VEHICLE!!! I have never toured the school, talked to anyone there, or asked anyone for recommendations. I just wouldn't ever send my child here because I'd never know if they were going to come home.

My 4 year son attends here. I drove 3 hours to take him here on 4/4/23…read more I called in advance to say he'd be late. We arrive, met at the door by someone claiming to be the director where my basic human parenting rights were denied & my son wouldnt be allowed to enter until someone paid $8.50 for a school shirt. We were told to wait outside. 5 minutes later the director came to the door & said she would accept my son. I have no idea who this school is but as a man & parent who's raised his daughter single handily since double digit months old & used dozens of these " daycares " over the past decade. I wish I had the power to remove my son immediately from this daycare! I implored her to ensure her business affairs are in order. This director turned a beautiful Tuesday morning into lawsuit waters.