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!

I enrolled my daughter in Primrose Avalon Park's Explorers (school aged children) program for the…read moresummer. The classroom was roomy and offered a lot of things for the students to interact with, everyday. Ms. Gold and Ms. Neree were great with the kids, and always had something fun or creative for them to do. They also went on several field trips, which my daughter had a blast on and I felt that the policies and procedures set in place worked well for safety. I would definitely recommend Primrose Avalon Park for Infant through school aged childcare

This school was quick to expel my kid for 4 year old behaviors. Before I enrolled him here I was…read morevery transparent about my son's struggles (I had tried one school before this one that turned out to be a lot better than this one) and explained to them that we were working on getting him acclimated to a school environment since he has only been in school for about 6 months of his life, 4 prior to starting here. Most mornings when I dropped him off I stayed with him for about 30 minutes until the teacher turned on the clean up song before morning snack. I did this because I realized early on the teachers in his classroom were not going to work with him to get him use to the process of his new classroom (he would be expected to know what to do). Me staying had a positive impact on the outcome of his day. My son would need to get to a place where he felt comfortable and welcomed in order to be the best 4 year old he knows how to be. I guess this is a lot to ask of schools these days because they have "23 kids" in a classroom and don't have time to help kids individually. This is detrimental if you really think about it. There has to be an introductory process for kids that are not conformists and more anxious around new settings. He was only at this school for about 2 months. He never really got a fair chance. They were calling me about his behavior within the first week and that's when I knew I made a mistake and it wouldn't work. Calling me less than a week after a kid starts a new school meant in the long run they won't be bothered (hence the reason I started staying and working with him at the school) with his shortcomings. Oh look, I was right! I spoke to Ms Clark on Friday letting her know he was on a waiting list for a therapist to come work with him at the school and by Tuesday (he didn't go to school on Monday) I was called to pick him up for the reason that he was running around the classroom and not wanting to come inside from the playground. The lady at the front desk said my kid squeezed her hand (this is called agression) and he was expelled per the owners request apparently because they couldn't get him under control. I wonder how they got him to the front office to sit? This comes a day after he started his in home behavioral therapy that was designed to help him learn how to interact with others when situations arise in a positive way. I needed my son to learn the patience and communication that's expected of him from the preschool system. Seriously parents how do you do it? How do you get your kids to meet the preschool standards these days? I've tried everything! A lot of kids haven't learned it but they get by I guess. My son is a normal fun loving kid at home. I'm absolutely ok with him as a 4 year old but I do agree he needs help learning transitions and positive communication in a school setting but if I can't depend on a school to work with me on that then what? After noticing the adults running and working at preschools these days don't have patience with kids anymore and not wanting my son to be treated like an outcast I made every attempt that I could to address his behavior concerns at school. As I told the director, I was trying and they had to be blind not to see that. The school on the other hand made little attempt to assist my son with his transition and he learned nothing while there. Of all the mornings I stayed with him he was called ONCE to small center time with the teacher. I really hate to say this but it felt like she didn't want to be bothered with him and if I felt that way then my son was probably no different. My son is his best self when he feels loved. He's needy in that department. He likes hugs and needs to feel loved to do well. Never let people make you feel like you don't know your kids both positive and negative. I'm aware and I needed this school to be a school. ALL stages of development are important. My son has only been in this world for 4 years and i'm no longer burdening him with the crazy expectations placed on young kids (be good but I don't have time to teach you. Just know how & fast). I'm going to skip the preschool system and work with him in other ways as I was doing before I enrolled him here. Thank God he's a sponge and quick learner. He really loves to learn. He will get to where he needs to be with no help from this institution. As someone who has worked at an exceptional Montessori school in a different state I will NEVER understand preschools who give up on 4 year olds. I was made to feel like my kid was so abnormal when I know he's not because there were kids in his class just like him plus my years of working with kids I knew better. I knew some kids are just more difficult than others and that doesn't make them awful. I felt so bad I started to use terms like "maybe he's on the spectrum". Shame on me for that! This was definitely a rant but I paid a lot of wasted money for this opinion so there it is.

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.

Monarch Academy and the staff is simply top notch and amazing. My son was struggling at near by…read moredaycares and my wife and I were really getting frustrated trying to come to a reason this was happening. We decided to tour Monarch and were impressed with how many teachers they have had for so long still working there. We decided to enroll my son. And it has been the best decision for him. And we have discovered experience matters. At Monarch the entire staff is always smiling. Always coming up with so many different activities! My son now loves school and looks forward to going each and every day! I would highly recommend Monarch Academy. You will not regret it. They are simply the best!

My family has been a Monarch family for the last 9 years. My youngest is about to start…read moreKindergarten. I cannot say enough good about them. The facility is spotless. The curriculum is top notch. The teachers, owners and staff are incredible. Both my children loved going to Monarch and were very well cared for. They loved all the teachers, many of whom have been there for the entire time we have been. That alone says a lot about the business. The owners are present every day and very involved. It truly has a family feel. My kids were both MORE than ready for Kindergarten and my daughters teacher even commented to me, that all the kids she has ever had from Monarch are more than prepared. Without hesitation I recommend Monarch Children's Academy.

Montessori School of East Orlando is a true diamond in the rough in our local educational…read morecommunity. You won't just find a school here - you'll find a cohesive community of teachers, students, and parents that truly partner together to provide a nurturing yet rigorous educational experience. The low student to teacher ratio allows teachers to truly get to know each student and their individual strengths and needs so they can best support them where they're at. They don't only focus on teaching students academics but also support growth in necessary life skills such as time management, prioritization, social emotional skills, responsibility, and flexibility. They also have a wide array of classes outside of standard academics such as ballroom dancing, drama, Spanish, PE, and art so students have a well rounded experience. I couldn't be happier to have my daughter at MSEO and can't recommend this school enough!

We enrolled our daughter for her first year of preschool at Montessori School of East Orlando and…read morewe saw an immediate change in her ability to write her name and her interest in wanting to write more within the first month. The school brought a love and desire for learning to our child. Our daughter was very shy and struggled to communicate with anyone she didn't associate with on a constant basis and she would cry and hide if she was made the center of attention. The school's natural environment is encouraging children to come out of their shells. It's been an amazing transformation to watch her grow in confidence and learn to love doing something even if people are watching. At our daughter's first parent/teacher meeting the director/primary teacher said "She may never want to get up in front of a group and talk or perform but we will give her tools to use to be able to do it." We watched our daughter dread getting up in front of other to now excited to show off what she enjoys. It's been a beautiful transformation. I've never seen an environment where so many children of all ages love one another so much. The older kids look out for the younger ones and set an example that is exemplary. I feel so at ease that my child is getting good influences from her peers. Her classmates are encouraging to one another and rally to help a classmate in need and cheer them on The teachers and staff truly care about what's best for your child to make sure they are getting what they need and are progressing in their curriculum. They put emphasis on the process of a task over just completing it, so our daughter feels pride doing the steps that lead to the completion of the task just as much as feeling the joy of finishing something. I love that our daughter will have the same teachers for multiple years, I feel this will be invaluable to her growth because they know her and know what her capabilities are. I also love that she gets plenty of one on one time with the teachers as well. Everyone is great at communication if you reach out to them or need something, which is amazing because there is a clear and open dialog for whatever your questions or needs may be. Overall we think its a wonderful school and as a parent you can be as involved as you want to be with the many special events the parent's put on for the children. The existing parents are very welcoming to the new parents.

My 19 year old niece went there for a job interview. She has a lot of experience a substitute…read moreteacher and has managed a classroom of 20-22 kindergartners for a few years in a Title 1 District. Thus, she has plenty of experience and references. She did the application online and they called her back for an interview. She went to the interview, and encountered Rosa Diaz, who worked at the front desk. When Rosa asked her what she was there for, my niece stated she had an interview. Rosa then asked if she had filled out a paper application, and my niece stated she had done the application online. Rosa told her she needed to fill out a paper application too, which my niece was happy to do. Rosa asked her if she had a pen, and my niece said she didn't. She was not prepared to fill out a paper application as she had already filled out one online and had an interview. Then Rosa places on the desk and says "TYPICAL GEN-Z." Rosa didn't pass her the pen, but rudely placed it just on the desk with her nasty comment, and then she turned to another employee, started speaking Spanish, clearly talking about my niece and laughing. My niece did the interview; however, she didn't even get a warm welcome when she arrived for her interview and she decided that she would not want to work in a place like this. I would recommend the owner or office manager speak with their employees on how to respect people, whether they are interviewing or work there, are parents, or whatever the case may be. There was zero professionalism from these adult women toward a younger person (Gen-Z'er). I would suggest Rosa Diaz and her laughing partner who felt it was okay to belittle a potential employee take some professional training on how to address people coming into their workplace to interview for jobs and how to treat people, in general, with more class and professionalism.

Met with the owner to voice the following concerns: 1) via the app I see 4 people watching my child…read more(shared.. so a new person every 2 hours)... 2) the app shows her food which is either meat, veggies, fruits... or from facility. So I have no idea what my daughter is eating .. 3) upon voicing these concern the owner said I can just go elsewhere... so that's what I'll do and I hope everyone does.

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

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

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.