Disregard all the reviews that are complaining at the director, she's not working with this academy…read moreanymore. The management that currently is here is wonderful. My daughter is been attending this school for the last half of the year and we are extremely happy. This place hire real teachers, licensed, that have proper education and experience. The teacher that we have is extremely talented and devoted, we love her. She constantly brings new lessons, shares her curriculum and plans. My daughter has eczema and dietary restrictions so I bring my own food. My daughter had never been exposed to anything else they watch it closely and very carefully. The school is clean, fresh and modern, uses secure video cameras so you can always see what's going on with your kid. Kids go outside twice a day and spend a lot of time on the playground. Playground is really nice too, not just to show but a real playground where kids really have what to do. Couldn't be happier!

I went to school here, and the principal literally pulled out a machete on us…read more Here is the story: a girl had a job outside of school and lost $50, but she claimed someone had stolen it. She told the principal, and he came out holding a giant knife, threatening to chop off the culprit's hand because, according to him, that is what the Bible says to do. I was terrified. My parents were so disturbed by the incident that they filed a police report, but it was dismissed because they said he was "just trying to teach us a lesson." Trust me, do not send your kids here. I have seen firsthand what happens when all the parents leave, and it is awful.

Our experience with Bridgemill KinderCare and the KinderCare corporate staff was abysmal at best!…read moreThe whole experience was a lot of smoke and mirrors, they would tell you what you wanted to hear but their actions didn't back that up. Example, telling me the hours and standards of care are going to get better and 1 hour later sending a notice to parents that school was canceled until further notice due to staffing shortages. The low customer service level aside, my 2 biggest issues were 1) learning that their staff is allowed to smoke during working hours as long as they're 25ft from the building. I learned of this policy after the director walked past me at 7:30am smelling like an ashtray. 2) my son has a medical condition that requires immediate adult intervention (no formal medical training is required for this intervention). After communicating this issue multiple times to various staff members and filling out a formal medical form to put in his file, we were informed by a KinderCare corporate employee that there was no one on the property that would be able to properly care for my son if he had an episode at that time. Childcare should be a reliable and safe places for our children. Unfortunately, falling short of those basic standards doesn't even begin to describe the standard of care you will receive from this facility.

We have now been here for a couple months and the service and quality of care is the best. They…read morehave a new director, Danielle, that is mazing and truly cares about our kid. All of the teachers are kind and they very clearly want what's best. Previous reviews reflect old staff. Facilities are updated and very nice. HIGHLY recommend touring this daycare.

My experience at the Goddard School of Waxhaw has been a positive experience. I feel the teachers…read moretruly provide a loving, safe, and fun environment for their students. The Goddard School of Waxhaw undoubtedly makes their best effort to care for all children by providing them with everything they could need while in the schools care. The staff adapts to the children's individual personalities and needs daily in all classrooms. The classrooms have a curriculum style that encourages students to learn and have fun while doing so!

If I could give Zero stars, I'd happily do it, but let me delve deeper into the infuriating ordeal…read moremy grandson endured at Goddard School in Waxhaw--it was nothing short of a living nightmare. Picture this: my innocent three-year-old acting out in class for weeks on end. And what insightful solution does the school offer? Suppression clothes and a suggestion for a professional evaluation. Fair enough, we were contemplating those options. But then, out of the blue, they drop the bombshell--kicking him out on a Friday evening, no less, at the ungodly hour of 6 PM! Can you even fathom the recklessness of such a decision? It left us in an absolute frenzy, scrambling to find last-minute childcare while also threatening the stability of a newly acquired job. When I chose to confront them about their callousness and request a copy of my grandson's file, what did I get? Disrespected and dismissed, with Sherrie having the gall to slam the phone down on me! Let me make it abundantly clear: my grandson has been a part of the Goddard family since he was barely old enough to walk. And yet, after just a solitary month of behavioral struggles, they cast him aside like he means nothing! The audacity of their actions is beyond belief! I'll be honest, as the only African-American male in his class, when I suggested the importance of building his confidence and strengths to prevent him from feeling isolated, I was unfairly labeled as a racist. Despite our request for him to be moved to a more challenging environment being denied, we persisted, determined not to see him left behind. Initially, we thought the Goddard program, being a 5-star school, would be an excellent fit. But in Waxhaw, it's clear it's not suitable for everyone. The resistance we faced in advocating for our child's needs highlighted a troubling lack of inclusivity and understanding. I would not recommend this school at all it you don't want to play the popularity game and buy into these dynamics in order for you child to have equal access to opportunities for advancement DO NOT ENROLL YOUR CHILD at this school.

I have 3 children and this is my first time having to leave a review about a day care. So my 3 year…read moreold toddler went there for about 2 months and for some reason he was wetting himself about twice a week. He went to the potty fine at home and had zero accidents. I truly in my heart think this daycare was doing something to him as they kicked him out for having an occasional so called "accident". So he, along with a few other toddlers got kicked out after a short period of enrolling there for wetting themselves occasionally. He shook his head "no" when we would pull up at the daycare and he didnt want to go in. Wish I had some kind of camera to see what was going on in there. He now goes to a new daycare and has had zero "accidents" The new daycare sends pictures of him daily looking happy and the staff loves him. If I could give negative stars I would certainly do so.This is the Indian Land location. Please dont take your children to this place!!

Our son loves Burbee. Great teachers and staff. We are so happy to have found a place that cares…read moreabout our son as much as we care about him.

I have never felt more compelled to write a detailed review than after my brief but deeply…read moredisappointing experience with this center. My daughter is two and a half. My husband and I were excited to find a nearby program that seemed to align with our values. During our tour on October 24, we met with the center's director, Ashley, and explained how important those values were to our family. I mentioned that I preferred to pack my daughter's lunch, but she assured us that the school accommodates dietary restrictions and provided the official forms for me to complete. I left that meeting feeling confident and reassured. More than a week before my daughter's first day, I submitted the signed paperwork clearly stating: "She is a vegetarian and eats dairy, but no meat, gelatin, or honey." The school had this information well in advance of her start date. On her very first day, November 4, I arrived around 12:30 and saw my daughter sitting alone at a table with a basket of toys, quietly playing in the dark while the other children rested. Her teachers were on the floor attending to the resting students and were not interacting with her. If I had known this was how part-day children were handled, I would have arrived sooner, and I had planned to ask about it before leaving. Before I even had the chance, an administrative assistant who had walked me to the classroom without mentioning any issues when I arrived casually told me that my daughter had been served and had eaten meat at lunch. I was shocked, upset, and left immediately. The assistant explained she did not learn about my daughter's documented dietary restriction until after the meal, though she never clarified who had informed her of it. This made it clear that Director Ashley failed to communicate or post my daughter's restriction in the classroom as required by South Carolina licensing standards. This was not a small mistake but a complete systems failure that should never have occurred. The information was clearly documented, signed, and available. Despite Ashley later calling it a "mistake," this was an avoidable administrative failure and a serious breach of trust. The responsibility lies entirely with Director Ashley, who failed to ensure that staff were informed and that procedures were followed. The required paperwork was submitted eight days before my daughter attended. After I left and returned home, Ashley called from a blocked number three times. When I answered once to say I would not be speaking further, she addressed me by the wrong name and later left a voicemail attempting to minimize the situation by saying footage showed my daughter "only took one bite." That completely missed the point. She should never have been served meat at all. I took every possible step to prevent this, and it still occurred under her direction. Her response showed a lack of accountability and understanding of the seriousness of the situation. In response to my email formally withdrawing my daughter, Ashley wrote that "we have addressed this issue internally with our staff, and we are implementing additional checks to ensure accuracy and prevent this from happening again." This statement offered no transparency or clear explanation for how the incident occurred. As the director who had the required paperwork well in advance, it was her responsibility to ensure my daughter's restriction was communicated and followed. Instead, it read as an attempt to move past the issue rather than take responsibility. As an educator who studied child development and understands childcare licensing requirements, I recognize this as a serious violation rather than a minor oversight. I have retained all documentation to support the accuracy of what I have described and have taken appropriate steps through the proper channels to ensure it is formally reviewed in hopes that no other family experiences this kind of negligence. This experience was deeply upsetting for our family. It was entirely avoidable and made worse by how poorly it was handled afterward. Our family's values and beliefs, which we clearly communicated and trusted would be respected, were disregarded. This was not simply a dietary mistake but a violation of trust and a dismissal of the ethical principles we are raising our daughter to have. This failure of leadership and communication is unacceptable, and families deserve to know. I would not recommend this center to any parent who expects competence, accountability, transparency, and genuine respect for the families they serve, along with adherence to both state and internal childcare policies. TL;DR: Serious failure in communication and leadership. My two-year-old daughter, a documented vegetarian, was served and ate meat on her very first day despite clear, signed paperwork and multiple verbal discussions with the director. The situation was mishandled, minimized, and revealed a complete lack of accountability. I would not recommend this center to anyone

This amazing secondary home for our children is amazing!! It's not often you find people you can…read moretrust with your children and for that reason alone, I highly recommend Kiddie Academy Fort Mill. My youngest is now here learning, growing, and thriving everyday. My oldest is halfway through Elementary school now and asks to get picked up first so he can say hi to his former teachers at Kiddie Academy. This childcare facility has been at the center of our community activities like the festivals, book events, and family events throughout the year. Something I noticed on the tour and I continue to notice when I walk in the doors is that the children are happy and the teachers are calm and not stressed - this comes from support and authentic leadership from the director, Ashley. We all feel like family here and want to call out a few amazing admin and teachers for their impact on our children: Ms Felicia, Ms Shelby, Ms Elizabeth, Ms Anitra, Ms Epsy, Ms Rachel, Ms Lisa, Ms Whitney, Ms Jessica, Ms Koda...the list goes on and on.

I am THAT "Helicopter Parent" and for me to give 5 stars means that I REALLY TRUST them with my…read morechild.. So this is a Very Huge Thumps Up!! My family loves it and your family will too!! #KidsRKidsRock #GreatAfterSchool

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