We had such a wonderful experience with Kiddie Academy Steele Creek! As a first time mom, I was…read moredreading dropping off my infant for her first day of daycare but that dread turned into excitement as soon we walked through the doors. I felt such relief and knew that my baby was in the best hands! The infant room staff (Ms. Aury, Ms. Diamond and Ms. Brandi) are so welcoming and attentive, and truly care about each child's well-being. Every morning, my little baby would smile as soon as she was greeted by Ms. Aury. You could just feel the warmth and love radiating out of the infant room! The facility is new and very clean and we really enjoyed the daily updates and photos we received through the app. This place is very special and we are lucky to have found it. Highly recommend Kiddie Academy Steele Creek to any parent looking for quality childcare in a happy, reliable and loving environment.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek, an educational daycare in Charlotte, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

For the most part, we've had positive experiences with many of the staff and teachers at Oakcrest…read more There are some wonderful individuals who truly care for the kids, and I want to acknowledge that upfront. That said, this review is not directed at them--it's directed at the organization, leadership, and ownership behind Oakcrest. We've had two children enrolled here since 2022 and have paid over $83,000 in tuition--never missing a single payment. We've supported the school, told other families about it, and truly tried to be good members of the community. Recently, our youngest was accepted into a new program, and we gave 35 days' notice that he wouldn't be returning. Unfortunately, I missed the "re-enrollment deadline" by 12 days and was hit with a $200 re-enrollment fee. I take full responsibility for missing the cutoff. But what shocked me was the complete lack of empathy or understanding from leadership. No flexibility. No conversation. Just a cold response quoting a handbook. I wasn't asking for special treatment--I was asking for basic human decency after years of loyalty. To make it worse, the communication around this policy was minimal. We received only one reminder in March--no follow-ups, no texts, no push notifications through the app. And yet, they'll call or message multiple times if your child has a mild illness. So it's not a tech limitation--it's a priority issue. Oakcrest brands itself as a "preparatory academy," but at the end of the day--it's a corporate daycare with a polished image. They're quick to run book drives and food drives (which families support), but when it comes to truly valuing long-term families--they've made it clear where their priorities lie. If you're a family comparing child care options, I'd encourage you to look deeper than the branding. Our experience has been a harsh reminder that no matter how much time, money, or trust you invest--you're still just a number on a spreadsheet to them. Disappointed doesn't even begin to cover it.

TCCA has been such an amazing place to provide care for our daughter. Everything is run so…read moreprofessionally and the level of care and education is second to none! I can't help but think how much value this place adds to our lives when helping balance work and family! Thanks for all you do!

DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD TO THIS DAYCARE CENTER!!!! Every since Lollipop transitioned to Kindercare…read moreand Gussie has become the director of this center, it has gone straight down the drain! They don't watch your child, they don't have enough teachers and will have you turn around after just dropping your child off to come get them! Why was there ever a situation that I'm getting a call at work b/c my 2 yr old daughter stuck a rock in her nose??? Where were you?! How do you not know that the kids are throwing sand and my child's hair and face is covered in sand when I come to pick her up for the evening?? Gussie is so UNPROFESSIONAL!!! She chased me down the hall in front of everybody telling me about my account balance that wasn't even my fault! I had to get the regional director involved b/c they weren't paying attention to the account payments, and the app has been messed up since the transition from Lollipop! So this lady (Gussie) had the nerve to try to disenroll my kids over an account issue that was her fault! No apologies after the corrections were made, NOTHING!! Then there was a parent that kept bringing their child to the daycare after being diagnosed with Hand Foot & Mouth Disease and of course my poor baby caught it and was in so much pain! Not only did she catch it, but my other daughter and I caught it as well! Gussie didn't care and kept allowing the parent to bring the child after several teachers and other parents complained!!! The best teachers quit left and right after Gussie took over! Which is why they would call parents back after dropping their child off to come pick them up...there were barely any teachers there for at least a couple of months! Gussie doesn't know how to talk to people at all. She's very manipulative and condescending! She may seem nice but pls don't be fooled but that mask! I'm not quite sure what Gussie's problem is with me but it has gotten so bad that I don't even want my 4 yr old daughter to finish out the Pre K school year there so I took her out. Now she is refusing to waive the 2 week notice to release my vouchers so that my daughter can go to a new daycare. She released my 2 yr old daughter immediately but is holding my 4 yr old. And this is after Gussie, WITHOUT COMMUNICATION, disenrolled both of my kids from the before/after school care after I communicated my circumstances! All she had to do was reach out and call me! DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE!!!

I have worked here for 5 years now. It was formerly known as Lollipop, but now it's Kindercare. The…read morechange at first was really hard, but we managed and got through it. The administrators and my co teachers are all AWESOME, I love them all. Can't wait to see what the future holds for KinderCare.

My girl is almost 2 and has been here since she was 4 months old. We've be extremely happy and they…read moreclearly love our girl like she's their own. She gets so excited to see her teachers and everyone there is so friendly.

WOW - what a great location, friendly staff and so many engaging projects for all little artists…read more My son loves it and this mama loves going too - totally recommend!

I just love coming to work everyday and the staff and parents have been so friendly. I love that…read morethe kids can have FUN learning in this place with a family atmosphere. If you want a great place for your kids come and be part of the Cadence Education Family.

We are absolutely loving it. My son has never asked to go back to school, but he asks me all the…read moretime if he's going to go to his new school. The improvement in his happiness is wonderful. Thank you!

I have never felt so compelled to leave a review. Let me give you a clear picture of how this…read moreschool operates. I reached out on a Monday about availability. The owner and director, Kailee, promptly replied with enthusiasm, telling me multiple spots were available for my child's age group. Great news, right? We toured the school on Wednesday. Kailee greeted us, led us to her office, and began her sales pitch: teacher-student ratios, art shows, the "extras" they offer. Not once did she mention teacher names, qualifications, or experience--things any parent would want to know. When I asked about staff education or degrees, she had no clear answer. "I think one might have a master's degree," she said vaguely. When I asked about handling challenging behaviors or redirection policies, again, no clear answer. For someone running a school, that was alarming. The tour itself? Fine. Saw a dirty fishtank. Typical corporate franchise feel. Nothing special. She handed me paperwork, explained the enrollment steps, and told me all I needed to do was register if I wanted the spot. So Thursday, I did exactly that. I got the doctor's forms, submitted everything, and checked off her entire list. Then Friday morning, I receive an automated message saying I'm on a waiting list. Confused, I email Kailee for clarification. That's when she replies: "Hi Charlotte, It was such a pleasure meeting your family & sweet CHILD. I loved watching her excitement for the learning space. We'd love to have her join our school community! Unfortunately I was mistaken about the Tuesday/Thursday space when you toured- I have a space in the Older 2s class, but CHILD is just a bit too young for this age group & would go into the young 2s instead. The Mon/Wed space filled right before you registered by a family that toured earlier in the week & completed their registration just before yours. I'm so sorry that the space is no longer available as it was when you toured." No apology for the bait-and-switch. No professional courtesy to call me when she knew the spot was gone--just excuses in an email I had to initiate. So not only did it take her days to "realize" my daughter's actual age--even though I gave her birthday in the very first email--but I'm also supposed to believe someone conveniently toured and registered before me? Here's the truth: If you want transparency, if you care about teacher qualifications, behavior policies, or basic honesty, look elsewhere. The GOOD news: Fort Mill has plenty of ABC Quality Rated schools, where teacher qualifications, safety standards, and curriculum quality are regularly evaluated. This school is not one of them. Save yourself the time, stress, and disappointment. The director avoids accountability, doesn't answer calls, and communication here is minimal at best. TL;DR: This place will sell you frills, avoid your real questions, and then pull the rug out from under you. Warmly, Someone who actually wants a safe, quality environment for their child--not just a place to drop them off without standards or oversight. :)

Our child was born right before COVID, we didn't take him to a lot of places his first year. He…read moredidn't go to school until TK. We were afraid how he would interact around other students. He was very quiet and to himself. We were on a waitlist for Oakcrest, then a friend of ours recommended Ivybrook and their half day program. We took our son on the tour and fell in love. His eyes brighten and he was so happy. The registration was seemless. Kailee was very professional and answered all my questions and concerns. Our son is much more talkative, less shy, and plays very well with other children. His first day of school, he asked me to turn around and take him back. The staff is super attentive to him. If there were any issues or concerns in the classroom, they were handled immediately with care. He's learned so much here at Ivybrook, the only thing we regret is not taking him here sooner. We've noticed how much our son has grown, how well he speaks, how much he enjoys school and we love every bit of it.

My daughter has been attending here since 14months. She has grown with the teachers and they have…read morebeen very welcoming to our family. Originally she was still on breast milk when we started we had no issues with milk being distributed they follow the standards and go above and beyond for quality control still to this day when it comes to food or medicine. All lunches are refrigerated and heated up daily per standards. One of my favorite things is the standard they hold the teachers to and don't mess around when it comes to safety they will report themselves for something other schools tend to overlook. A few teachers have changed classes to be a better fit for the curriculum. In the evenings teachers are sometimes used in other classes to cover and make sure the student to teacher ratio is still good. Our daughter had been with them almost 3yrs and the the knowledge she comes home with is amazing since this is a STEAM program school. We have looked at other schools (to see what else is out there) One other nice thing they have is a machine called halo I think and it's a sanitizer that's also used in nicu units of hospitals. This past cold and flu season was a breeze I feel a lot of it attributed to this machine and the diligence of the staff on making the kids wash lots

I'm giving this school a rating!!!!!!!!!!! Very professional preschool!!!! My son goes here and I…read morecould not be more blessed to have him attend this school. His development has come along way!!!! All the staff are so kind and loving!!!!!! Everyone when dropping and picking up there children are welcomed with a smile and love!!!!! It's truly an experience for any little one and there parent!!!! I have had my son go to several schools in the area and this one by far over exceeds all my expectations. 150% recommend to anyone