I agree with other reviews here. Before I sent my child, I thought they were over critical, but it…read morehonestly was the exact experience we had. We told the director that our child hadn't really been socialized before or in a structured school setting and was speech delayed and were assured that this would be fine and nothing to worry about. Even their website says: "Individual attention is paid to each student. Our teachers believe in giving each child personalized attention in a nurturing environment." We even asked at the start the likelihood of being kicked out to do our child's progress/developmental issues and were told that the only way he would get kicked out is if we as parents did something super unruly to warrant removal of our child. Fast forward about 6 months when they "invited him not to return" the next month with only 3 days heads up because he required "too much individual attention". Considering both parents have full time jobs, this was definitely a big frustration and very inconsiderate (not to mention super unfortunate considering the pocketed about half our deposit). I also found the teachers/admins weren't super communicative regarding the true status of our child. Had we known they were thinking of not allowing us to continue to take our child here, we could have made other arrangements or at least been not caught off guard. The teachers weren't super nice (I literally never smiles when we dropped him off). But that may have just been because my child was "too difficult." I also found the overall vibe somewhat unprofessional. The director/principal often solicited money for fundraisers for her child from parents of children at the school, which seems somewhat improper with the expectation that the person that holds power to keep your child in care is "asking" for help with her child's fundraiser. Overall, I really liked the concept of exercise, structured education, etc. I just think for someplace that made all these promises, they could have done a bit more to either follow through or set expectations to start. This is definitely a place that is all about the money.

I'd like to not give them a star at all. I signed my 5 year old for swim lessons and we lasted a…read moremonth. This place does not have friendly swim instructors. They seem to be burnt out or just zero patience for a child who clearly can't swim. Our last experience the instructor yanked my child off the wall to forcibly make them dunk their head. When my child came out, the instructor quickly was blaming her for not wanting to participate towards the end of the class. Obviously, she just made her feel unsafe. I quickly told her she was in the wrong and should have moved on to another child. I did not witness them making it a fun experience at all. We switched schools immediately. To top it off, they don't care about your business the front desk was rude from the beginning.

This is an amazing, magical place! I can not recommend it enough! Your kids will have such a…read morewonderful time learning and creating. Valerie is an incredible teacher. Her ability to connect with her students is a gift!

Our daughter had her 9th birthday party here and it was wonderful. Valerie, the owner, was…read moreextremely organized, accommodating and kind. All of the party goers had a great time and were able to make a really cutie narwhal stuffed animal to take home. I've already signed my daughter up for a workshop. Highly recommend!

Our kiddo loved it here, year number two. First year was two weeks. This year almost 4 weeks…read more Highly recommend staying at the Ironworks hotel nearby!

This place is amazing! Sensei Bilek is a patient, kind and fun instructor that claims respect from…read moreall his students. Highly recommended.

From the owner: At Phoenix Rising Karate, you'll find experienced instructors and an undeniable family-atmosphere…read morethat is welcoming to everyone. We offer a range of programs from after-school and birthday parties, to karate classes for all age ranges, there's something for everyone here. With our smaller classes, you can get the individualized attention you deserve. We believe we can make a positive difference in everyone's life. So come gain leadership and other self control skills that will last a lifetime at Phoenix Rising Karate.

So thankful to have found the Goddard School in Zionsville when we relocated to Indianapolis 3…read moreyears ago. The center is everything we were hoping for with regard to academics, safety and love for our expected newborn and 2 year old! Dea and Denae really helped us transition to the area and they continue to do so much to ensure a great environment for our kiddos! Our boys are still loving Goddard at 2.5 and 5 years old ;)

The Goddard School in Zionsville has become an extended family for us. We honestly believe that…read morethe teachers who are caring for our children love them and look out for them as if they were their own. We have been very impressed with how much the owner and director go out of their way to meet the needs of all of their families. The offer many additional services for families, simply to make their lives easier. In addition to the fabulous academic foundation they are providing, there is an impressive focus on philanthropy across the whole school.

Amazing place- Ms Kim and Ms Taylor are the best around- my kids started training there. since…read morethey were little. Wouldn't go anywhere else

I did camps 2 years in a row. At first they wernt nice. the second year mrs kim was AWESOME!!!! I…read morecompletely suggest this. ive fallen off twice both times were a scare but i was fine. tip: use epson salt in your bath after you fall off. and you sometimes might feel like they're pushing you but they just want you to get better.

So far I have loved all the teachers at the school. My daughter started here at 5 months old and…read morewas in the infant room with Linda & Iman. They are so loving and caring for these little babies. My daughter has since moved up two classrooms but every morning we walk by and my daughter wants to stop and say hi to Linda & Iman. We both adore them. Her next class she was in with Carmen and Makayla and unfortunately it was only for a few months because my daughter adored these teachers as well. Especially Carmen! In the mornings, my daughter would go straight to Carmen and turn around and waive me. Goodbye. Although that made me sad it also made me so happy knowing she loved being at school. These teachers were so interactive with their kids and really had fun with them. We just moved up to our third room and I can't review yet on those teachers but I have no doubts I'd give them 5 stars too. I will admit when we joined earlier this year the place was a bit chaos, but since they've gotten a new Director and it has been an entirely different experience. The teachers have remained the same and the communication is way better. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone needing care for their kids.

Before getting into the review, I just want to say it's been a roller coaster trying to secure a…read morespot for our daughter in daycare. Kiddie Academy was one of our top choices when we got on 4 waitlists in October 2022 (8 months in advance of our daughter's due date). We ended up needing to move up our start date by 3 weeks due to our daughter's early arrival. All of our waitlist placements fell through and we were in a total panic. Erica at Kiddie Academy got us in when we called in June 2023, and we are so happy with the care provided for our baby. Lynda and Iman are amazing with all of the infants. They are absolutely wonderful caregivers and we could not be happier with them. I trust them when I drop off my now 4 month old. I can peek into the classroom using the webcam service and if the teachers aren't feeding or changing an infant, and the infant isn't napping, they are playing or cuddling with each one! I second the other reviewer who states the new administrators are doing a great job. I know staffing/turnover is an issue across the industry and I hope Kiddie Academy can do whatever it takes to retain their caregivers.