Let me start by saying I'm that mother that did NOT want to send my child to daycare. BUT these…read moreladies put me at ease immediately. Wow, I've been blown away daily at the care my daughter receives and the things she has learned since enrolling. Every day she comes home with a new song, skill, or lesson learned. Precious Gems is simply not a daycare/preschool...the owners & staff are very focused on teaching and structure but in a fun environment. I am so happy to have found PGA and I and my 3yr old highly recommend them!

My daughter has been going to Children's Academy since January when she was about 6 months old and…read moreshe has been thriving. The teachers in the infant room are so attentive and are always doing art projects and playing games with the babies. I was honestly surprised at all of the activity. On top of that, they'll send me text updates which helps put my mind at ease. As you can see from my photos, my daughter is happy and comfortable there. Highly recommend to anyone in the Brandon area!

We were recommended to Childrens Academy by parents and former students (who are now adults). We…read morestarted our son there when he was in the infant cottage. We were toured by a former student as well. She helped us feel really at ease about their program. First day was very nervous, as expected. That was the last time we were nervous. The staff is SO unbelievable there. We couldn't have asked for a better place to keep him. Even when we moved 30 minutes away, we still kept him at the school for as long as we could. We love Childrens Academy and everything they stand for!

My child was enrolled at this daycare at 6 weeks old. We enjoyed the daycare workers and they…read moreseemed pretty fond of my child. But we ran into a couple issues at this daycare: 1) 2 weeks in, I decided to stop in and check on my child on my lunch break. My child was sleep in the crib but inside I found 2 or 3 gnats. 2) Allegedly, my child was PURPOSELY left on the ground to cry so that he could throw up and be sent home. In my mind this is child abuse, picturing my kid crying little lungs out and they just starring at my kid until he throws up. We have contacted DCF to do an investigations into this allegation. But he has been removed from the school because there is no longer a trusting relationship. Plus the turn over is pretty high, always new teachers in the rooms. I would not recommend this daycare.

Worst and very dangerous place to keep your child. I recently pulled my child out on Feb19 2021…read moreCindy is the worse. The first time I met her you can tell she's a Bitchy person and has Avery nasty attitude. She's all fake smiles all around. So let me begin. My child has been there for maybe 1 months and a half The first 2 weeks my child kept coming home dirty and when I say dirty I mean very dirty. Dried food and sauce all over his face and hair. Became to the point I had to address this to Cindy. Which she brought to her staffs attention. And it was corrected. But then a few weeks later my child got injured. He came home with a black eye. Their excuse for it was he climbed and fell and jammed a toy into his eye. I understand children make accidents but why would you have something there for an infant to climb on when they are new walkers in that room. 1st mistake as making the environment baby friendly. Then a few days later he falls and has a mark on his head. Of course now Cindy blames my child for him being a wobbly walker. But let me say this first he's 11 months. My kid was walking at 8 months. He never falls on my watch. Then he falls again and has a mark on his forehead she tells me. Again blames him and says he's a new walker. Then a week after that I get a call he needs to go to the emergency cause now he has a gash in his chin. Story they claim , he was walking with a toy and falls and face plant into the ground but toy never hit him. But weird because the cut on his chin is a perfect line. Only falling on an edge counter or sowmthing like that would result in that type of injury. Doctor tells me their story is false and it's obvious if you seen the injury for yourself. And of course she blames my child. And I was already upset with their cameras not working that same day he got injured. And to top it off. I even asked for assistance on their app. They always are quick to reply. But for this odd reason they ignore my request for camera assistance. And also when it had a malfunction it tells you to contact them. So I did. But no answer. A week now goes by they message me on the same app ignore my question a week ago, but then had the nerve to ask me questions about their update shows for my child. They are very quick to save their own asses for insurance policies for their business. But has no care for children. So I confronted them. Cindy had the nerves to call me immediately after I confronted them on the chat. And crazy thing is she also notifies me my son got his cheek bruised cause he fell again. Now this makes it 5 times like what the fuck! And then she has the nerves to argue with me and even tries to tell me my child is safe on their watch. Like she must be a fucking idiot. And she yelled at me and told me to take my kid else where. Which I did. Don't do this to yourself or your child. Find another daycare. I don't even know how they haven't been shut down. Very ridiculous and I'm Just glad my child is alive.

I attended the kindergarten/elementary graduation a few months ago. It was so inspirational. The…read morechildren sang beautiful community building songs and enjoyed their interactions with each other so much. They play outside a lot and have so many nature based activities. It seems to be a wonderful educational adventure.

Highly recommend this daycare. They're so friendly and the staff is so nice and they really care…read moreand it shows. After I went through a nightmare with another daycare, I am so relieved to have people I trust my child with now. Love Morgan and Megan at the office, they're so kind even after a long day. Ms. Kathy and Ms. Suzanne are AMAZING! They have such kind hearts and you can tell they love what they do. River is awesome with my kiddo and so patient. I just love everyone we've met there so far. Thanks again for everything you all do!

Not only is this a great place for children, it is a wonderful place to work as well. The school…read moreuses a nationally recognized curriculum and provides mentorship at all levels of the child care profession. Over the 7.5 years that I worked there, I enjoyed ongoing training, flexibility and support as I experienced significant life challenges, and paid educational opportunities that prepared me to take on new and exciting roles. Benefits and pay are competitive, and the owners and staff are like a family.

My children have loved attending the Village year round since 2014. Couldn't imagine sending the…read morekids elsewhere with all the fun activities and learning that occurs at the Village!

Not every child is a perfect fit at a school, whether charter, private or public, that is just…read morefacts. With that stated first, let me say this secondly, GCS has been an amazing school. We came to GCS during his high school portion, and what a change it has been for him, on the highest of praise. The school has been attentive towards his educational needs, social interactions as well as tending to all the students and faculty spiritually. We were not sure how he/me was going to adjust but seeing all the friends, his grades improving and how the school really comes together as a family, it was one of the best transitions that we could have ever asked for. Barry and Becky McKeen really have a tight handle on the school, and the interaction/level they have with the parents and students is VERY impressive. I highly suggest that if you have not looked into GCS for your child, that you begin to do so...if there is room. You will be happy for all that GCS will provide for you and your child(ren).

My son graduated from this school, and my daughter currently attends. The school is amazing. The…read morechildren always have activities, and the sports teams are competitive. If you are looking for an excellent well rounded school this is it!