We've had an amazing experience with three children at WCPS! I would recommend for any child to…read moreattend! The teachers are loving and caring. Each classroom is accommodating for children and accessible for kids who have special challenges. Our children have been helped in potty training, reading, speaking, and have had a great and nourishing head start to their kindergarten classes! The VPK teachers are phenomenal instructors. One of our children was unmotivated with sight words and her teacher made it a game and patiently helped our child get excited to read. It becomes more difficult when kids are in a classroom twice the size, so even if you can't afford all three years (although it's totally worth it!) VPK is giant benefit! I can not recommend WCPS enough!

We have been attending school at this location since my son was 2 years old; back then it was ran…read moreby Creative Inspiration Journey School then AEA bought the location in fall of 2018. The transition was painful since the school decided to undergo remodel without closing, it was basically a construction site for a few weeks. We took vacation time and was promised everything will be done by the time we get back so we did not pull him out. The director Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Lindsey that remained from the CIJS management team were also a big reason in our decision of staying. My son has speech and language delay and can get really upset with changes, therefore we stuck through hoping this way he wouldn't need to adjust to a new school and leave the people that he had become close to. We did like the curriculum of AEA but started to notice a big turn over rate of the teachers when he was in the 3 year old classroom, there is a few times we were not even able to learn the teacher's name before she is no longer with AEA. During that time Ms. Vanessa also left but the transitional director Ms Domi was amazingly organized, attentive and reliable, whenever we encountered an issue she was able to communicate and actively providing a solution to resolve the problem. We also started attending both AEA and Longwood Elementary's speech and language program and Ms. Domi was able to work with us through some potty training issue we had due to transitioning between the classrooms. She stepped down to be assistant director after AEA found a new director Ms. Jennifer in spring of 2019. Later on of the year while he is in the 4 year old VPK classroom the amount of students become so large that they have to split it into two but everyone still share the same classroom just with a divider in the middle which doesn't stop the noises from affecting each side. I understand they want to maximize the space but shouldn't the quality of the learning environment for their students and teachers be prioritized? As a parent I believe keeping an open communication with my son's school is the key to assist him in his education journey so I had numerous conversations with his teachers from both AEA and Longwood Elementary school. Unfortunately even though both schools are willing to inform me of my son's area of improvement, only Longwood Elementary was able to provide constructive feedbacks with helpful suggestions so that I can also be on the same page with him at home. ======= I have written the above review back in March of 2020 shortly before we pulled him out of AEA, I sit on my thoughts for almost half a year now to give myself time to process and view the situation objectively. I finally decided to post my review as of today, September 13 2020. In the end we had parent teacher conference almost weekly but were told the same thing each time; basically just that the school/teacher doesn't know how to work with my child's need so instead of redirecting and guiding him to be on task they just let him do what he wants to avoid tantrums. I know he still had some great time and made some good friends at AEA, but unfortunately even without the outbreak of COVID-19 we would have pulled him out or probably be suggested to leave the school anyway which we felt was suggested during the conferences with the director. I understand each child/family's experience with a school is unique to themself, so I can only share what my family had experienced. AEA's teachers and staff are all very caring and loving although some might lack the experience or training in working with students with special needs. I hope by sharing my experience AEA can become an amazing school for every student that walks through their door.

My wife and I went to visit this school and were quite impressed with the STEAM based curriculum…read moreand activities for kids of our sons age. We were very clear that our son has not attended nor been in a daycare/school environment ever and wanted assurances that they have experience and were able to deal with this type of scenario to which their response was - absolutely! The school had cameras that were accessible whenever your child is there which was a deal breaker for us. We both felt like this would be stimulating mentally and physically for our 2.5 year old son. He is very sociable and doesn't hesitate to interact with other kids and we felt like he needed more social interaction. We elected to enroll him daily but half days just to see how he would cope as this was the first time he would be in a school environment without his parents. My wife and I were glued to the camera out of apprehension and were dismayed to see that they just left him to his own devices. He started crying when he realized we weren't around and the teacher, Ms Aaliyah was consoling him at first. He was then left alone without any interaction from other kids or teachers. Another staff member joined the class around 9-Ish but was playing with her phone the majority of the time. They started circle time around 9am. All the other kids (who have been attending the school for a while) sat down with the teacher while my son was standing a few feet away watching them. I understand that this maybe a tactic used and rather than force the child to interact, leave him to join when he is comfortable but I feel like a little persuasion and attention would have led to him being more involved. The next few hours was much the same. My child was not being engaged by the staff and was literally outside the group by himself whilst the class continued their curriculum. Our son is a picky eater and despite food/snacks being provided, we packed him some snacks and food along with a water bottle - just in case. We were told that the schedule calls for nap time between 12-1:30pm so we didn't feel the need to send a blanket and bedding for him since we would be picking him up by noon. Around 11ish, we noticed the little kiddy cots come out for the children to nap on. My wife arrived at Amazing Explorers at around 11.30 to find the class of kids all asleep and our son, sitting in the dark at a table, hunched over a slice of cold pizza we had packed for him, with tears in his eyes. He saw his mother and ran to her, holding her tightly and bawling his eyes out. We cancelled our enrollment that afternoon. I believe Ms Aaliyah is a Sophomore and, in my opinion, completely out of her depth when dealing with new additions to the school. To leave my son alone in the dark without the common sense to heat up a slice of pizza is insulting and offensive! My poor boy is so traumatized by this experience, if you mention the word school, you can see fear in his expression. He has been having nightmares for the first time in his life. I wish I could turn back time and remove the memory of this traumatic experience. This is not what a 2 year old should have to experience.

A daycare for infants to vpk and they do offer school age range for 3 to 12 years old . If your…read moreinterested in the school you schedule a tour and they will discuss cost and everything you need to know about teachers and curriculum for each age group.

This is the most expensive preschool in the Orlando area. With that said you would think you would…read morebe receiving the best of the best experience. My son was suppose to move up from the toddler classroom to the two-year-old class when he turned two in May and wasn't reassigned until July because the school was so focused on the lawsuits do to a child sexual abuse case that they forgot about their students still enrolled. The school lost my child's health records which stated requirements for his severe food allergies and now DCF has a suspension pending of the school because of the sexual abuse case and the missteps along the way. My sons teachers have been excellent but with the unknown certainty of the school it has given us no choice but to remove him and go elsewhere. The teachers are great but the administration and and the front office are horrible.

As a working mom who worries a lot about my child's emotional growth and education, finding the…read moreright place was incredibly important to me. I didn't just want somewhere my child would be "watched"--I wanted somewhere that would actively nurture emotional intelligence and provide my child with the tools to excel in life. I'm thrilled to say that Kiddie Academy of Oviedo has surpassed my expectations in every way. The staff at Kiddie Academy of Oviedo truly understands each child and their unique needs. They are very intentional with every relationship, ensuring each child feels supported, encouraged, and understood. I feel like my child is genuinely seen here, and that is such a relief to me. One of the best aspects of Kiddie Academy of Oviedo is the communication system. It's incredibly user-friendly and transparent. I can check in regularly throughout the day and see how my child is doing through live updates and photos of activities. I get daily, detailed reports that cover everything--from how my child's morning went when they arrived to their eating habits, accomplishments, and the activities they participated in. I even get specifics on their nap times and what meals they ate, down to the portion sizes. This has been invaluable in helping me understand my child's nutrition and overall well-being. The teachers are fantastic--attentive, proactive, and clearly dedicated to giving the children a structured yet caring environment. They put a lot of thought into the activities they plan, and I can see the positive impact on my child's growth every day. The director is also wonderful--attentive and hands-on, she makes an effort to connect with every child and parent, which adds a personalized touch to the whole experience. I recommend Kiddie Academy of Oviedo 100% to any parent going through the transition of leaving their child in someone else's care. It's a place where I feel confident that my child is not just cared for, but genuinely encouraged to grow, learn, and begin to spread their wings.

I would definitely recommend Kiddie Academy of Oviedo! As a first-time mom, I toured plenty of…read moreplaces for my little one, and this was the perfect fit for our family. The classrooms are spacious, clean, and welcoming. I love that I can check in on my child through the live cameras--it gives me such peace of mind. I also receive daily updates and photos of what they're learning, which makes me feel connected to their day. Most importantly, the staff genuinely care about the children. I'm very happy with my choice!

My son has been going to spring creek since Kindergarten. The teacher strive to make sure the kids…read moreare understanding what they are teaching. I have loved every teacher my son has had and now he is in the third grade.

My daughter loves coming to Children 1st Preschool, a beautiful hidden gem off McCulloch Road in…read moreOrlando! Our little one loves to play in the very large, shaded (and gated) playground. There is surveillance outside and inside the premises, but the area is also very peaceful, quiet and tucked away from busy streets. Thea, the director, is absolutely fabulous! She really cares for her students and works hard to establish a good report with parents too. Such a wonderful curriculum, and the whole day is structured and fun! We are very pleased with this school and know you will too!

Updating this review as my son has moved up in classes within this childcare facility…read more I wanna say that he is really had a decent experience there, but I feel like this is all a business more than it is a place for kids to feel safe. My child would be transitioned very quickly after turning a new age and it was just really abrupt and I don't feel like the transition had the interest of the child at heart. It was more to get new children - into the facility to earn more money; And I do understand that it is a business, but I do feel like depending on the child, there should be some more compassion given. There were too many times that my child was getting hurt in the older classes, and I was finding out about it late or not finding out about it at all. If I Would find out it was through my child and then the teachers would confirm. No Incident reports were written nor did directors know (but I feel like that was more because it was pushed under the rug by leadership) I should've been called each and every time regardless of the severity. I feel like there was also lots of gaslighting going on. Saying that kids were getting expelled from the facility for their repeated incidents of bad behavior and hitting, and that was not the case (all in all it was to keep business and money flowing into the facility). Won't be back this year for VPK. I still believe that the younger teachers 2a and below are great and children will be taken well care of. Just can't say the same about the older classes. 3's class was not too bad. Destine and Chesney were such great teachers!

Where do I begin?!? There are so many great qualities about this place. Been coming here for last 6…read moremonths w my infant twins. And the one thing I can say is how fantastic the teachers are! The open door policy, the fact that they listen to concerns and provide feedback. They are always there for my kids. You can tell they really care about the kids and want the best for them. It's amazing knowing my children are in such great hands! I love the cameras and access to see what my kids are doing throughout the day. The pictures and updates at the end of the day. The fact that they're always willing to help and answer the phone w any concerns or issues. Everyone is very friendly and inviting. I'm glad I chose them. They've been great!

The teachers all work hard to make a difference in the students' lives. They truly love their jobs…read moreand the children.