Love this preschool! The teachers are well educated, loving, and passionate about teaching the…read morechildren in their care!

From the owner: Risen Savior Academy is a Christian-based K-8 school in East Orlando that offers a Free VPK…read moreprogram. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a deep relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are committed to nurturing each child’s spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth in a supportive and faith-centered environment

I am so happy my daughter chose this daycare. My…read moreGranddaughter has been going here for 2 yrs and is now also in VPK here. The director/owner, Miriam is the BEST !!! The teachers are all wonderful & so caring. Miss Cara, VPK teacher is fantastic !!! The place is always so clean and with all the new guidelines they are doing a fantastic job. Thank you. Nancy

This school is absolutely amazing! My son started at another daycare (one of those popular chain…read moreones), but had recently started having issues there. Discovery Zone was recommended to us by a friend, so we made the switch and couldn't be happier! The staff are experienced, knowledgeable, and truly care about the children. They also want to work with families to help ensure the kids thrive. My son really likes all of his teachers, and he especially loves Mrs. Maholy. I highly recommend this school.

My child has been enrolled for over a year and we both love it. From the moment we walked in the…read morefacility was bright, clean, warm, and inviting. The staff is friendly and the kids enjoy the facility. Classrooms are spacious, teachers are engaged and there's a good balance of work and play. There's also a play village with an enclosed climbing structure, a climbing wall, a dance zone, make believe area and more! And the outside area is a large, secure play space that the kids just love. Special should out to VPK teachers Ms. Shiela and Ms. Dora for being amazing with the kids and supporting their growth and development while keeping things fun! Also, shout out to Latoria at the front desk!

Ms Hunsha is an extraordinary teacher with an obvious passion for inspiring young minds. My child…read moreis currently in her 1/2 day VPK class and it feels like she is taking a world learnings course daily. Ms. Hunsha has introduced so many cultures and ways of the world to every single student, which will surely benefit them as they continue their development. She is helping to cultivate acceptance, inclusion and positivity amongst the entire class. My husband and I also love the way that she nurtures each child and meets them where they are individually. Our soon to be 5 year old loves science and quite often gets to engage in fun and educational science experiments, tapping into an area of learning girls can sometimes be excluded from. Our daughter was already reading when she started VPK but, together, with Ms Hunsha we have see her reading level increase to that of a second grader. And to further reinforce what she is learning, Ms. Hunsha has her read to her classmates. That action alone is building confidence, how to present in front of others and a host of other important and necessary skills for a well rounded child and adult. Ms Hunsha creates an environment that is welcoming, enjoyable, curious and safe for students. She commands respect with a loving hand and they all absolutely adore her. I could go on and on about how wonderful we think she is and how much of a blessing she has been. Thank you Ms. Hunsha! Our family will forever be grateful to you and for the exciting world of learning that you have opened up for our baby!

Creative world in Avalon park was one of the worst mistakes I could have made. The management team…read morewas disrespectful and unprofessional. One of many prime examples could consist of: talking negatively about families behind their backs, or with other employees. The management team was also biased towards workers and students. You clearly could see favoritisms, and strong dislikes. One employee may get in trouble for being on their phone, while others get away with it day in and day out. One child may be targeted for a possible delay in development, while other children with severe behavioral troubles are overlooked, not given guidance to get the right help. Frustrations amongst the management team were often taken out on the employees which hindered their abilities to give the children the quality care they deserve. Creative world Avalon park is all about money. They enroll too many children at times, so they don't have to turn somebody away and lose out. Therefore that would lead to full rooms and sometimes being too short staffed, often resulting in the children having to be shuffled to a different room, leaving the kids with no stability. You may drop off in one room but that doesn't mean that's where a child stays all day. There was a child, way to young for a classroom, still on bottles, who had to sit at the table to have the bottle instead of being held, and having that one on one social interaction. This was all due to being over full in the proper room this child belonged in, and being shuffled to a higher aged room. Furthermore, what the parents ask or want is mostly a no go. Parents don't have a say if their child is on a bottle come a certain room, if their child still uses a pacifier or lovey, that all stops in certain rooms regardless of the parents want, or what comforts the child. Management was also lazy at times, not giving their full effort towards the daycares proper functioning. Examples could include: times passing by in the main lobby, where management was either on their phone, or sitting making beaded bracelets. Another example, even on extra short staffed days, it was far and few in between you'd pass by a classroom and see management step up and into a classroom to help it run a bit more smoothly. This daycare holds no value. The employees deserve a non toxic, supportive, stable environment and creative world Avalon park does not offer that. Children also deserve these same things and then some, in order to have the quality care they deserve, which is often hard to be fulfilled due to the treatment and emotions caused by management. The number of people that left creative world, or un-enrolled their children, is plentiful, and that is only the tip of the iceberg. I highly recommend looking further than the friendly smiles that greet you at the door when you walk into creative world Avalon park. There's better out there.

A++++++ I have been thoroughly IMPRESSED with CWS!! I've had my son there for 2 years and he just…read moregraduated VPK. Both my husband and I agree moving him here was the BEST decision. I've tried others like ladybird and Goddard, and they were ok. But nothing topped the Amazing atmosphere and environment that CWS offered. From being greeted each day with smiles from the front office, to the teachers (we love Ms Eva!), my son was excited to go to school to share the day with them. He did so many things like dissected an octopus, had a flashlight space day, and presented a project he made to other parents! They combined learning with fun and I couldn't be more thrilled! So glad they were doing hands on learning! (and not just drawing on coloring papers quietly at a table). This was hands on engaged learning in a safe environment and I wish my other kids had gone to this school too! It's typical daycare pricing and right on par with all of the other daycares too (think it was actually a little cheaper than Goddard). And they provided lunch and snacks. The communication and extra event nights were awesome too! They send reminders and let you know what's going on and I really appreciate all of the staff and caring given to my son. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you're considering a daycare in Avalon!

My 20 month old son has been going to First Step Kids Academy since he was 5 months old. He…read moreabsolutely loves going to school everyday. The teachers are all very friendly and seem to love all the children. He is learning so much and also Spanish, which I am ecstatic about. Also you can't beat their pricing!!

Mrs. Leidy and the infant teachers have been amazing with our little girl. Never easy leaving your…read more12 week old to go back to work but I know she is in loving hands and we feel comforted knowing that Mrs. Leidy has worked as a pediatric nurse. That is something that no other centers in our area can offer-- her medical background is invaluable to us! She has already given us great recommendations and goes above and beyond to make sure they are able to provide the best environment to help her grow into a happy and healthy little girl.

My family's experience with Amazing Explorers was deeply disappointing and unacceptable. Based on…read morewhat my husband, my son, and I personally experienced, I do not recommend this location. We had repeated concerns involving communication, professionalism, cleanliness, supervision, confidentiality, curriculum transparency, cultural awareness, and leadership. When we raised concerns, we were often met with dismissiveness, disrespect, defensiveness, and a lack of accountability. Owner Marcelo asked me, "What kind of mother are you?" because I had not brought a towel for my son. I found that cruel and inappropriate, especially while I was trying to understand why my child had been placed in another child's underwear. That was alarming, unsanitary, and deeply upsetting. Instead of receiving an immediate apology and explanation, I felt blamed. Marcelo also told me he was in Las Vegas and would address the matter when he returned. A serious concern involving a child's hygiene and care should not be delayed because an owner is traveling. In my experience, he appeared more concerned about me leaving a negative review than correcting what had happened. Kelsey promised to follow up with me regarding an important concern and never did. Her failure to respond made me feel that our concerns were not being taken seriously. Based on my experience, she showed the same lack of accountability I experienced from Marcelo. The current director, Aya, Mary, and regional director Mio were also extremely disappointing. In my opinion, all three need serious additional training in childcare administration, communication, professionalism, confidentiality, conflict resolution, and accountability. During one call, Mary told me she would hang up while my child was still physically inside the school. I did not yell, curse, insult anyone, or behave rudely. I was calmly asking questions about my son. Threatening to hang up on a calm parent while that parent's child is inside the facility is a serious problem. Parents should also not be denied information about the school's curriculum. Families have every right to know what their children are being taught and how the program is structured. Refusing to provide that information raises concerns about transparency. I was also disturbed by what appeared to be gossip involving parents and private family matters. Information allegedly shared about families made its way back to several mothers. Parents should be able to raise concerns without fearing that their private business will be discussed with others. My son was sent to school clean, neatly groomed, with freshly braided hair, clean clothing, and quality shoes. We spend hundreds of dollars each month making sure he has everything he needs. Yet I repeatedly picked him up extremely dirty, with food or other substances around his mouth and on his clothing. I understand children get messy, but there is a difference between normal play and failing to provide basic care after meals and activities. The cameras were unreliable, the playground lacked adequate equipment for an extended period, and I did not feel Black history or Black culture was meaningfully represented. After repeated disrespect, broken promises, poor communication, hygiene concerns, unreliable cameras, gossip, lack of curriculum transparency, and a complete loss of trust, my husband and I removed our son because the school was no longer a good fit for our family. The school may deny or dispute this review, but I would never invent something this serious. This is what my family experienced, and I have retained documentation relating to my concerns. Based solely on our personal experience, I do not recommend this place. Parents deserve honesty, professionalism, transparency, accountability, properly trained staff, and respectful communication. Most importantly, children deserve better.

Warning!!! Be careful enrolling your child in VPK!!! Amazing…read moreExplore Academy is deceitful, dishonest, unprofessional, and took advantage of me. My son used to go there. Around May, they sent an email saying that if I wanted to register him for VPK, I needed to fill out a form indicating "yes" and pay $100 to save his spot. They took my $100. My son was taken out for summer break to spend time with family, and he was supposed to return last Tuesday. Last Friday, I decided to stop by to make sure everything was good for his return on Tuesday. The lady at the front desk told me that he would not be in the VPK program because they had not received the form I filled out, and they had given his spot to someone else. I explained that no one had called me, left me a message, or tried to reach me. I also asked what the point of paying $100 was if they were not going to save his spot. They told me he could stay in the 3-4-year-old class. I have emailed them, but no one has responded to me. Basically, I feel like they took my money without providing what I paid for. Luckily, I found a better school for my son, and he is so much happier there. The staff is also wonderful.

Great school! I love the secure sign in when you first show up and the app lets you know how the…read morekids are doing during the day. They really care about the kids...and the facility in CLEAN!! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Our facility is always fully staffed. We provide healthy and nutritious meals to our children and…read moreour curriculum is taught by the best preschool teachers in town!

Just an update - since leaving this "private school" I have learned exactly how FAR behind at…read moreleast the 3rd grade curriculum was Ms Wanda was teaching. I brought forward the teachings and books to Education protocol and the current teachings are very behind. This is very disappointing but since we started here we did not know any better until leaving. Also, I should have listened to everyone encouraging us to leave since last year (see notes below) how deprived the kids are to be stationary at their one desk all day for Every class. No art class - No music class - No sports - No real playground - No library. They say hindsight is 20/20 and this has proven to show kids are left behind in curriculum and any real child enrichment with extracurricular activities. I wish I was more aware from day one. I Will never make a mistake to send any family child to a school like this in a strip mall where you actually have to turn sideways to maneuver around in their cubicle of a classroom the kids don't even have a real classroom per grade here Only room dividers cubicles. I have also learned your soliciting to have parents sign a safe feel paper" after we suffered almost two years of threats and bullying that you ignored and made no correction also in below comments. Again, more truth is coming out.

If I could give this Academy a better rating I would! This child care facility has become my…read moredaughters second home! Everyone from the Director Ms. Meralis and her Husband Ramon or "Mon" as my daughter calls him, down to the teachers like Xiomara, Andrea, and Sherry (just to name a few) have treated her with such kindness. She has developed and come a long way since being in this facility (16 mos) till now (3 yo). She loves it here and can't wait for the weekend to be over to learn and play with friends. Your kids will get a good education while getting tons of love and support. Everyone knows everyone and I always feel comfortable leaving my "little lady" here. Keep up the good work guys!!!!

My experience at OMBA has left me heart broken and hurt. I was dismayed by the treatment I received…read moreand had hoped my children would end the year with a positive .note, instead it ended abruptly. It has left us with a bitter feeling for me and my children. I am very disappointed I had a really bad experience In this school!!!

My kids have been attending this school for several years now. I am always blown away at the level…read moreof care and attention they put in to their students. My son's confidence is a prime example of that. He went from not speaking to anyone to knowing and speaking to just about everyone. Also, I don't always speak Spanish with my kids at home, and without having a lot of family around, it means a lot that they continue to learn the language and heritage while at school. What a blessing to have this type of school in the community!

We tried their summer camp for the firs time ever this year. From the FIRST day my daughter (7…read moreyears old) was HOOKED! It was SO ACTIVE and SO FUN that she couldn't get enough of it! We originally signed her up for 2 weeks to try it out and she ended up spending 5 weeks there! She already told me that next year she just wants to do only AIM Summer Camp! We tried 3 other camps this summer and this one was definitely her favorite! Their water days and game truck Fridays were a big hit! Thanks for providing a healthy, active and FUN camp for our kids! See you next summer!

My daughter has taken tennis classes for 2 years located at her school with always in motion /…read moreaim4kids, and absolutely loves it! Coach Corinne and Coach Marci amazing leaders. My daughter has attended their summer camp this past summer and will be attending again this year (request from daughter). The summer is packed with fun themes weekly and the kids have an amazing time. GEAT PEOPLE, GREAT PROGRAM- WAY TO GO AIM! Thank you from the Layme Family