My son is thriving at Ashebridge in Fuquay. I absolutely love the staff and the curriculum. At 3…read moreyears old he can tell you about gardening, the life cycle of a butterfly, and which planet has rings around it. His teachers have been a great support during potty training, and they even get my son to eat vegetables!

I went to AsheBridge in June 2018 to enroll my son. The costs, as a private school, are higher than…read moreaverage but I was willing to pay this. Our tour was very brief and I was not introduced to the teachers or told much about the daily schedules. Still, I was in a rush to find childcare for my son, so I asked them about his egg allergy. He is allergic to eggs, it's a medical condition and I can provide proof of this. Well, here's where things went awry. The woman got squeamish and was like "ohhh, I don't know what we would do then, I'm not sure how we could help him". I examined the menu and only 2 or 3 things in their entire breakfast/lunch/snack list had egg products to begin with, I asked if he could get something from another day on those days. She said sometimes they don't actually serve what is on that list "because they might not send that." Ok, I then suggested I send him with labeled foods from home like yogurt pouches... something so benign nobody is allergic. "Oh no we don't allow outside foods." So my only option is my child starves those days? Is he really the only child you've ever come across with an allergy? You don't have a procedure for this? She told me the outside food policy, ironically, was to protect allergic children. I proposed that I would submit a list of his potential foods to them in advance, and never stray from that. She was hearing none of it. Just kept repeating "no outside foods" like a robot. We left it at she would investigate and call me. She did not. I called her though. I called several times over the next 3 weeks and no callback or response. When I finally caught her on the line, she told me they could not accommodate my son's egg allergy. I said "so you are declining to offer him enrollment on the basis of his medical condition?" "Uh no umm.. no no no". She backtracked and after some back and forth, said she "misunderstood" and asked me to send her the foods I proposed I bring in, so she could show the director. My son is a sweet little toddler who loves everybodyHe just can't eat eggs. If AsheBridge won't just NOT feed him eggs, that's obviously not the place for him anyway. For what it's worth, he's now at another nearby private school and the convo was as simple as "he's allergic to eggs" "oh no problem! We will feed him something else when there's eggs on the menu!". UPDATE: The response from the owner to my review is a blatant lie. I was never afforded the opportunity to bring my son labeled, store bought foods for lunch, and NEVER suggested that I bring him homemade foods. I was told "due to the fact that we are a private school, we can make choices like no outside foods to protect our community of children". No outside foods, and no alternatives from their own menu meant my son would not be able to be accommodated, I asked repeatedly for clarification and ultimately was told yes, that is true. Only after I threatened to write this review, was this recanted. It was truly sad because my son deserved the opportunity to be treated equally.

An establishment is only as great as its leadership. With that said, I would not recommend Kiddie…read moreAcademy Fuquay so long as it is under the direction of Michele Carter. Becky and Brian (owner) are the faces of this establishment that draw in and retain families. The director, Michele (not to be confused as the owner) made our experience as parents a frustrating one, to say the least. My interactions with Michele were non-existent at best, traumatizing at its worst. My child spent over a year there. They were happy, they enjoyed being there and had great experiences with the teachers and assistance in their classroom; teachers acknowledged my child as bright, sweet and with great manners. In the few times where we as parents had to interact with staff, our approach was again, with great manners and respect. Issues arose particularly with having to communicate with Michele. Based on interactions, I would categorize the director's communication skills as tacky and unprofessional; her behavior as poor and without reproach. Most communication was through email and there were a few face-to-face, all informal. In one instance, I requested a meeting to discuss policies as they related to actions taken against us that appeared targeted and outside of any written policy. Michele refused to speak with us openly and informally, stating that she would "not be meeting" with us. The owner (graciously) took the meeting instead and we a productive dialougue. Then a HUGE and serious decision was made regarding my child - with no *formal* meeting to discuss the situation, followed by an outright refusal to provide *valid* supporting documentation. A formal meeting was requested and for a 2nd time, Michele refused, stating that "there is no benefit that can come from a meeting" and canceled the formal meeting that she had previously requested and agreed upon. Our time at Kiddie Academy Fuquay concluded when we were blindsided by a "last day" date, not by our choice. Not considering management, Kiddie Academy Fuquay was a decent place for us and we would have remained until school age, given we could eliminate any direct interactions with Michele, who was given full authority to continue to mismanage and misdirect our patronage. In your decision making process, take note of how management has responsed to negative reviews on Google: gaslighting, deflection, redirecting blame instead of accepting responsibility. If you are considering this location, consider with caution. An establishment is only as great as its leadership.

worst daycare I have seen in my life. The teacher was rude. the director was shouting at my 3 year…read moreold son for no reason. they never answer your questions. one day I raised concert about the teacher . same afternoon I got a call from the director saying that your son was running in the classroom. that's why he is in my office . come and pick him up. when my husband entered the office , the director was sitting on the chair and they made my son sit on the the floor. I have watched so many times over the camera that kids push and pull each other. But the teacher is not aware of these situations. Don't send your kid to such places where they don't even care about the kids. Thought of sharing this review as all the moms read.

The facility is very well run and my child absolutely loved their teachers. They were warm,…read moreattentive, and created a fun, caring environment every day. The special activities planned throughout the year were thoughtful and enriching for the children. My only concern is management's communication with parents. At times my questions and concerns were met with a tone that felt dismissive rather than collaborative, and I've heard similar feedback from a few other parents. This created unnecessary worry and made it harder to feel like true partners in my child's care. While the classroom experience was excellent, leadership would benefit from clearer, more respectful communication and a stronger focus on working together with families. It's clear there is a lot of heart in running this school, and I hope these improvements can make the experience even better for future families.

The administration needs training regarding customer service, particularly communication with…read moreparents. I was spoken to harshly on multiple occasions for things like driving into the parking lot from the wrong entrance and bringing my daughters in too close to the cut off time for drop off. I understand the need to keep a tightly run ship, but overreacting by disrespecting parents is so unnecessary and hurtful. I would recommend that Toni and the rest of the staff focus more on communication with families and learn to deliver messages with kindness rather than scolding parents. I would not bring my children here as the inconsiderate attitude is just bad energy that filters through any organization, reaching classrooms, teachers, and the unfortunately your children.

I have an infant and a toddler currently attending this daycare and I'm very happy with this…read moreschool. My toddler has been here for almost a year and my infant for 4 months. I visited a few other daycares in the area and soon realized this was the place where I would feel more comfortable leaving my kids while I go to work. The main factor that makes this place great is the amazing teachers and daycare professionals. There are teachers that have been there for over 6 years while at most places I went to most teachers didn't stay for more than a year or two. Childcare is not an easy job and the teachers deserve much credit for making this place a great daycare. They always answer all my questions and address my concerns, they listen to my requests and they also provide very valuable advice related to childcare. My toddler loves his former teacher Mrs Kyoko as well as his current teacher Mrs Annette and is always excited to go see them in the morning. That is always a good sign :) I can call multiple times to see how my kids are doing and they always answer with great attitude and go to the room to check with the teachers or pass me the teacher so I can ask them directly. In addition, I receive pictures of my boys throughout the day which is a great feature. Also, the send a daily report which includes information regarding the diaper changes, food provided and if they ate and nap time and length of nap and a summary of how they did during the day. Finally, I pay attention to how the staff is treated by the management and for what I've seen so far this facility treat their staff with respect so I have no complaints here either.

Honest Observations and Feedbackv white Primrose - Cary - 1500 Evans Dr.:…read moreIt has come to my attention that the Primrose School of Cary at 1500 Evans Road is having some struggles to run the school correctly. I have heard about issue of unorganized management and poor treatment of teachers. - The food is in small quantity and sometimes not sufficient for ml the children. - Materials are not available for projects and activities. - Compared to the fees we pay, this school is not providing adequate resources. - The management is heavy handed with teachers and this is seen with the high turnover of teachers at this school. - If this school cannot retain its good teachers, then it is not safe to keep my children at this school. Regards, Concerned Parent.

I want to say that in the past 11 years, our 2 oldest had been to more than 1 childcare facility…read moredue to something just not being right in terms of lack of education, lack of care, cleanliness, etc. we've seen and heard it all and finally got it right with our 3rd! Primrose is one of those schools where front desk employees will say good morning to you when you walk in and wish you a wonderful day as you leave. You will see smiling faces in the hallways. When you walk in the hallway and peak into rooms, in one classroom you will observe teachers caring for infants with passion, in another room, there is a teacher reading a story with all the little ones on her lap, and if timing is right you will occasionally smell the yummy breakfast chef is cooking up in the kitchen. As for my son's and our family's personal experience with his classroom, we feel absolutely blessed and 100% grateful for his teachers and all the love, care, education, and structure they provide. It's a wonderful positive and well-balanced environment in which I believe every child is given the ability to grow and succeed. Look no further. Thank you Primrose and entire staff for all that you do!

The owners and administrative team talks about you, not to you!!!!! They're best interest is…read moreprotecting the company, not the children!!!! They teach pre-k the same thing as the babies!!!! Most kids from these schools need Tudors in kindergarten!!!!! If ya have a child there, take them elsewhere!!!!! What goes on the classroom is a WHOLE different thing than what parents think!!!!!!

Run from this place! Any review prior to 2025 should be disregarded…read more New ownership has taken over and run this place into the ground within a couple months. The owner is not Montessori certified and has no clue on how to run a school. All the original teachers have left. Most all parents pulled their kids. It's a total mess. Run as fast as you can from this place, even if it's your last resort.

We're new to Apex and had a hard time finding care that felt right. This school came recommended by…read morea neighbor and has been everything we hoped for -- nurturing, structured, and actually affordable. So happy we found it.

The staff is very kind and my kids enjoy going and love their teachers. I love that my 5 yr old…read morecan't wait to get to school each day, and my 2 year olds run into the arms of their teacher every day.

Hello everyone I just wanted to inform every parent something serious that unfortunately happened…read more My son attended the school age program at KinderCare off kilmayne dr in Cary. They went to Jack smith park on a field trip and left my son at the park. The kids were changing out of their bathing suits and when my son was walking out the restroom he saw the buses leave. These two teachers did not do a head count or even notice a child was missing. Some women and a father were at the park who approached my son and asked him his name and the daycare he attends and were able to get a hold of daycare and notify them that he was with them. My mommy heart sunk. The teachers never apologized for what happened. He was there for a good solid 35-40 min if not more without being under their care! Please do not send your children to any KinderCare place! I wish I could give them a zero star rating because they DO NOT DESERVE A STAR AT ALL! Very rude and not professional

(By the way, check out their Facebook reviews!)…read more This was our first experience with a preschool, and even though I'm the Dad and wasn't nearly as involved as my wife in the whole process, I can't speak highly enough of Little Dreamers. On our tour of the facility Ms. Terri was thorough and warm and answered all of our questions. And once enrolled, our son Nolan loved every minute. Seemed that every day he came home talking about something funny or nice that Ms. Amy did for the class. (She's one of his favorite people ever!) He entered at 4, hardly able to identify letters and numbers, and graduated yesterday with tons of progress. He has started reading, can count to 100, knows more species of animals than any adult I know, and most importantly for me, has developed a lot socially. He enjoyed the time with friends at school so much. They are affordable, flexible and understanding of parents schedules. If I had to list a complaint, it would be that they don't have an outdoor playground/space. (But their indoor play space is pretty good, and there is actually a playground directly east of the building for an after school stop) All in all this place gets a 5 out of 5 from me and I highly recommend them for any parents of young kiddos. Kindergarten, here we come!

My eldest son has been going here for three years and he loves it. We started him in the Mother's…read moreMorning Out program (for the 1 year olds) and we LOVE Ms. Lela. She is really great with the little ones. She treats your kids like her own. I had researched about 4-5 other MMO programs and I was the most comfortable with Little Dreamers and Ms. Lela. His current 3 year old teacher is also great and he's learned how to trace letters, write his name, and do both art and science projects. My youngest son (19 months) started going to the MMO program this year and has really learned a lot from Ms. Lela. They focus on playing and learning through singing. He knows his numbers (1-10), his alphabet, "Itsy Bitsy Spider", and hums to others. Things that I really like about the preschool: 1. I like that there's a lunch bunch option where you can add a lunch hour to your kid's day until 1pm. You can change it monthly. 2. I also really like that there is a carpool lane that you can use for drop-off and pick-up. This is really convenient, especially if you have an infant or younger child who isn't going to preschool yet or who may have fallen asleep on the way for pick-up. 3. Cleanliness 4. School library where the kids can "checkout" books to read. They started that this year and my son likes to get two news books daily! 5. Option for parents night out - they offer once a month on Fridays for a parents night out. We did this once, but haven't done it since due to our kids' early bedtimes. The only thing that I wish the school had was an outdoor play area. They do have a room dedicated for play with slides and trains though so they do get some playtime. Would highly recommend this preschool, especially if you are looking for a MMO program for a 1 year old!