The Kids Pac

We used Destination Sitters at Disneyland Grand Californian for our friends who had twin boy…read moretoddlers, and our one year old and she was amazing! Will use again, looking to try them in DisneyWorld next week!

Hyer Street Preschool

My son started at HSP recently and thoroughly enjoys it. Michelle the owner is really sweet and…read morereally helpful. She is always a quick phone call away or her office is right at the entrance so you can chat with her pretty easily about any questions or issues. While it's a daycare, they also have a curriculum that will help for school going later. My son is a little too small for that to really come into play but I like the idea behind it. The only negative is there's been some change in staff recently and I am not good at knowing every one's name but with pregnant teachers and the continuing pandemic some shift and coverage is to be expected.

Exploris Learning Academy

Mrs. Carlotta runs the best daycare in Orlando. We love this place for our son. The teachers are…read moreextremely warm and greet the kids as they walk in/out each day. Meals are included in the weekly price. So grateful we found a place we fully trust to care for our kid while away at work.

Exploris is like our family. Our daughter has been there for over 2 years now and we are about to…read morealso put our new baby there for care. Exploris was recommended to us from our local neighborhood and after visiting many nearby child care centers, it was an easy decision to have our daughter there. The staff is attentive and caring. Their food options are healthy and balanced and they have an awesome playground!!! I can't say enough good things about Exploris and Carlota!

Park Lake Presbyterian Church - Child Care Center

4.1

(8 reviews)

We had a daycare close and while at our second daycare (which was good) we got a call from Park…read moreLake. Making the choice to switch to Park Lake was hard, but I'm so glad I did! I trust the staff with our kids and I feel very comfortable with the directors.

When I first looked into park lake there was a waiting list. So, we put our daughters name on the…read morelist and started her at another school due to work demands. Park lake called not too long after letting us know there was an opening. We were very hesitant to switch her schools. The one she was attending was good... but it's amazing what actually a big difference between good and great is. I am glad we made the switch. It was easy too. This school feels more like family...you feel comfortable. You won't feel uneasy asking any question if you need to. Or with anything. They check ids and who is on the actually pick up list if you need to have someone pick up. No one can just wander in the building. They also provide lunches here so she actually eats her lunch and enjoys eating what everyone else is eating (healthy!). She not comparing or not wanting her food if someone else has something different. During this pandemic, they put in place over the top procedures.. to make sure the kids that needed the care during this time were safe and it has been!! They pay attention to all the small things! Communication is excellent. I know what she learns every week, how she is doing, whats happening at the school, etc. The teachers and the staff are all wonderful. Our daughter loves it here. I would drive an extra distance to bring her here. I could go on about this place. It's worth the wait (or the transfer, like we did) if there is a waiting list!! Couldn't be happier.

Kiddie Academy of Winter Park

3.2

(24 reviews)

**Updated review** Original review: My Toddler has been…read morebitten 9 times in one month! I have spoken to Karin, but she is no longer with the school and has never been helpful when present. Nina is the assistant administrator who is nice, but it seems that every complaint falls through the cracks with no resolution. We have been told multiple times that corporate will follow up with us, but we have never received a phone call or email. I have called the school several times in the past month to speak to Karin and Nina. I have also sat down face-to-face with them several times but no resolution has been made. I understand that bits may be age-appropriate for toddlers, but receiving 9 in such a short period of time is unacceptable. Today I found another bite on my Toddler with no notification from the school. Clearly, no one is holding their word when they say they will keep a closer eye on the Toddlers in the class to limit the biting. I told the school I would like a call from the regional manager to talk about what would be done to resolve this issue. Update: The school never called, so I had to call in to get an update on what they would do to help limit classroom biting. They informed me that a 3rd teacher would be in the class during the moments the main teachers are handling lunches and diaper changes. Although this sounded promising, they had already told us this would be implemented several weeks ago. At this time, we do not trust the management and have decided to enroll our toddler in another school. Reflection: The Kiddie Academy is very clean, and the staff I have dealt with have been nice to my toddler and me. We left because the administration couldn't be trusted to keep their word, and management never helped with our situation. Also, the morning teacher for the next age group 2+ I would hear her yelling at the kids in the morning and could be heard from the toddler room. On a few occasions I thought about stepping in to say something because no kid deserves to be yelled at but I am kicking myself because I never did. I do not want my kid to start thinking biting is okay. And I do not want my kid to get yelled at when they age up to the 2+ year old class. This is an honest review from a parent that tried to be respectful and responsible with the school but in the end I had enough.

My child came home from Kiddie Academy of Winter Park with multiple visible scratches on his arm,…read moreand I was not informed about the incident at pickup. When I asked what happened, I did not receive a clear explanation and no incident report was provided. This is extremely concerning, especially since these injuries occurred while under staff supervision. At this point, I cannot rule out whether this involved another child or something more serious due to the lack of transparency. I have formally requested to review the camera footage from that day and asked that it be preserved. I am currently waiting for a response. Parents trust this facility to keep their children safe and to communicate honestly when something happens. The lack of answers raises serious concerns.

Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Orlando

3.0

(4 reviews)

We contracted with Twinkle Toes Orlando , overall a good experience. Dakota has been responsive…read morefrom the beginning of my inquiry up until this morning with assisting me with paying my invoice. As an agency owner myself I am particular when it comes to professionalism, and client/ child safety . I must say the entire experience was professional and I felt reassured that my grandson was in good hands. There are some definite suggestions/ changes I would make in regards to the actually "nanny services " provided, which I will detail in an email to Dakota, but I would use the service again when in Orlando and will be connecting with Twinkle Toes in Broward.

I hired a nanny from Twinkle Toes for my Disney vacation. Nanny Morgan was amazing. She helped plan…read moreour trip in advance and then a was a huge help the day of. Not to mention my daughter loved her. Twinkle Toes and it's owner Ariana are my go to anytime I'm in Orlando for vacation.

Building Brains Academy

4.3

(10 reviews)

I usually don't leave bad reviews, but I feel a responsibility to warn other parents in the St…read more Cloud area about this school's administrative and business practices. While we had a positive view of the teaching staff, the front office and administration operate with a "profit-over-students" mentality that is deeply unprofessional. Following our withdrawal, the school has intentionally withheld my son's academic progress reports and evaluations to use as collateral for a billing dispute. They are attempting to charge for tuition during a month in which my child did not attend a single day and are using his records to hold his future education hostage. Beyond the billing issues, I find the Parent Handbook rules to be overreaching and abusive. Most alarmingly, the handbook explicitly states that they can change any rule at any time without notice, leaving families with zero stability or protection. This level of obstruction has forced us to involve the Florida Department of Education and Step Up For Students compliance offices. If you want a school that values its families and acts with integrity during difficult transitions, look elsewhere. This is not a supportive or transparent educational environment.

A truly excellent school with an incredible group of kind, caring, sincere, and skilled group of…read moreeducators. Since the first time we visited this place, we noticed how happy kids there were. Then when our son started, it was just great to see him with a big smile at the end of the day - to the point that he usually wanted to stayed at school past his pick up time. As if that wasn't enough, it was just awesome to see our son singing at home in multiple languages and teaching his little sister different words in the other languages he had learned at BB. There are not enough words to describe how great this school is. We are greatful our son had opportunity to attend Building Brains, the instruction, attention, guidance, and compassion that our son has received at BB has been amazing and undoubtedly effective.

Kiddie Academy of Orlando-Conway

2.8

(12 reviews)

We switched our son from a previous daycare and the difference has been night and day! Kiddie…read moreAcademy has been nothing short of amazing. All of the staff has treated my son with so much love and care. Angelica at the front desk is beyond great and has been endlessly helpful and patient. They have a solid curriculum and continuous educational activities. They are quick to inform you if your child ever has an accident, as all children do, and strive to have as much communication as possible with the parents. It makes being a working mom so much easier because I know my son is in great hands

Ms. Sue, the school director, is yelling and talking over me without hesitation poor…read moreprofessionalism! They are not! Prepare for when a teacher needs to leave for an emergency, and she is very disrespectful to me and others. I have witnessed this! I called today so my wife could pick up our son from school because he has a fever, and she yelled that she would "see what she could do" because there are a lot of things that need to happen before she can leave, undermining my son's emergency. This is unacceptable on a whole different level! I will speak with everyone who needs to know about this. She is not good for this company, and her leadership is the worst! Ask anybody working under her everyone is leaving because of this! she does not know how to make a productive conversation! And now she is saying that she never spoke to me un respectfully, and getting other people involved that has nothing to do with the problems she is causing on the establishment. I invite HR to hear the recording of the conversation over the phone! Is sad now that she is involving her employees and not trying to take accountability alone for her actions.

The Learning Experience - Oviedo

(3 reviews)

We had baby No. 2 and brought her to baby No. 1's old stomping grounds as baby No. 2 was still on…read morethe waitlist for the daycare/school closer to home. Background - baby No. 1 started at TLE with the previous owners and was there for 9 months. Mr. William and his team took over about 1 month before baby No. 1 moved to a daycare closer to home. In that short month, we had already seen an improvement with the change of ownership. I can't say enough about how much this daycare has improved since the new owners took over. The difference is night and day. Mr. William was very welcoming the moment we reached out about baby No. 2. It was like we had never left. They make you feel like family. I love that they decorate for the holidays. This year baby No. 2 got a little gift for Easter that was age appropriate. It's clear that Mr. William and his team have brought a real passion for early childhood education and a commitment to excellence.

TLE Oviedo has been great for our kiddos! They love their teachers and all the staff. There are so…read moremany different types of teaching techniques, to really catch the kiddos attention! They love going to school. These kiddos are always happy, smiling and in all around much better moods. This place has really helped turn them around and make learning fun. It's a very positive atmosphere and they love it! When we go at different times of the day, it's always clean and staff is always smiling and happy to help. They have much healthier and quality food options, than I have seen everywhere (not unprocessed/ packaged food). My son had a particularly hard time at a previous daycare. He had daily behavioral issues, would try to escape, and all around just seemed maybe bored/ unhappy. Here he is like a whole other person. They've even been taking the time, to help get him potty trained; so, he can move up in classes where he should be. He says good morning, hi, bye, have a good day, and hugs everyone in his class when he leaves and gets to school. They are just truly great with them and are doing wonderful things with these kiddos! Would absolutely highly recommend this place!

Fast Fresh Laundry - Crystal Clean Laundromat

4.5

(117 reviews)

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We were on vacation and didn't expect to need the services of a wash and fold. but a drink accident…read morein the airport before we flew out and another drink accident on the plane made it necessary to search for a laundromat. The stains were just a bit to much to survive without cleaning our clothes that we wore on our trip into Orlando. From the time that I entered the laundromat to the time that I picked up our clothes, the staff was super nice. They were helpful and accommodating. We expected our laundry the next day, but was pleasantly notified that we could pick it up that afternoon. When I arrived, everything was ready: men's shirt was hung and the rest of the items were folded and placed in the travel bag that I left with them. And with all of that, the price we paid was really reasonable too. When in the area again, we will definitely return to Fast Fresh Laundry to correct our clothing mishaps.

I stopped by to wash queen size comforters, and loved how clean this laundromat is maintained --…read moreand they have the nicest staff! They have dozens of machines in various sizes. The entire space is well maintained, with plenty of sitting spaces. The rates are very reasonable, and I definitely recommend this spot! 10/10 efficient machines, friendly staff, and clean facility!

Golden Time

(46 reviews)

Another excellent experience at this watch repair store. We find the owner-operator to be extremely…read morecompetent, friendly, and offering a fair price for everything surrounding watch repairs, not just battery change outs.

Fantastic service and great experience working on mechanical/automatic watches. Great.read more

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Freddies Shoe And Leather Repair

4.9

(15 reviews)

I decided to stop by this location based on the reviews and let me tell you, if you need shoe…read morerepair, this is the place to go. Freddy was very helpful in helping me restore my work dress shoes to look brand new again. He was very attentive, honest and very fair with his prices. It was a pleasure conversing and thank you for the excellent service! If you need a shoe repair, this is the place to go.

I would highly recommend Freddies shoe repair. I had a backpack I wanted patches sewn onto and was…read moretold to find a shoe repair shop. I just happened upon this jewel. Not only did my backpack turn out great, he was able to repair my favorite Tory Burch sandals I thought I would have to throw away! They now look good as new! Freddie was polite, professional and reasonable. I will definitely use him again in the future!

R & R Guitars

4.9

(14 reviews)

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A friend recommended R&R Guitars, and I'm so glad I stopped by! I originally went in to inquire…read moreabout guitar lessons, but I ended up purchasing a beautiful used Ovation acoustic guitar. The shop is clean, well organized, and has a great selection of instruments and accessories. Greyson was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. As an experienced guitarist, he took the time to answer all my questions, offered excellent advice, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Whether you're looking for a quality instrument, guitar lessons, or expert guidance, I highly recommend R&R Guitars. Thank you, Greyson, for your outstanding customer service!

What a cool place I didn't even know this was here stopped to get…read more Lunch and found this Gem. So many guitars to choose from they also give lessons. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Located in a shopping plaza with lots of Parking.

JCA Electronics, Inc.

Joe replaced the motherboard for the tv and was very knowledgeable. He was prompt and courteous…read more Very thorough when it came to checking if the fix worked.

I am so impressed with the service provided by JCA Electronics. Their representative stayed on the…read morephone with me for 30 minutes trying to solve an issue with my TV. He actually diagnosed to be a problem with my AV receiver. Many thanks to this company for solving my problem. Highly recommend this company

O2B Kids Avalon Park

My child has been enrolled for over a year and we both love it. From the moment we walked in the…read morefacility was bright, clean, warm, and inviting. The staff is friendly and the kids enjoy the facility. Classrooms are spacious, teachers are engaged and there's a good balance of work and play. There's also a play village with an enclosed climbing structure, a climbing wall, a dance zone, make believe area and more! And the outside area is a large, secure play space that the kids just love. Special should out to VPK teachers Ms. Shiela and Ms. Dora for being amazing with the kids and supporting their growth and development while keeping things fun! Also, shout out to Latoria at the front desk!

Ms Hunsha is an extraordinary teacher with an obvious passion for inspiring young minds. My child…read moreis currently in her 1/2 day VPK class and it feels like she is taking a world learnings course daily. Ms. Hunsha has introduced so many cultures and ways of the world to every single student, which will surely benefit them as they continue their development. She is helping to cultivate acceptance, inclusion and positivity amongst the entire class. My husband and I also love the way that she nurtures each child and meets them where they are individually. Our soon to be 5 year old loves science and quite often gets to engage in fun and educational science experiments, tapping into an area of learning girls can sometimes be excluded from. Our daughter was already reading when she started VPK but, together, with Ms Hunsha we have see her reading level increase to that of a second grader. And to further reinforce what she is learning, Ms. Hunsha has her read to her classmates. That action alone is building confidence, how to present in front of others and a host of other important and necessary skills for a well rounded child and adult. Ms Hunsha creates an environment that is welcoming, enjoyable, curious and safe for students. She commands respect with a loving hand and they all absolutely adore her. I could go on and on about how wonderful we think she is and how much of a blessing she has been. Thank you Ms. Hunsha! Our family will forever be grateful to you and for the exciting world of learning that you have opened up for our baby!

Our Kids Count

We love Our Kids Count!! It's a safe environment and my kids love it! Lucy goes above and beyond…read morefor each kid! My kids had been in two different daycares before this one and those daycares do not compare to Our Kids Count it's a warm, loving atmosphere and those kids are all Lucy's, those are her babies!. I have a peace of mind when dropping my kids off. They offer a wide variety of learning activities for the kids and also do water days during the summer! Everyday the kids go outside and get fresh air and play like kids should! We love it here!!

From the owner: Welcome to Our Kids Count Home Daycare, a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment designed to…read moresupport the developmental growth of children from 6 weeks to age 4, and an exciting summer camp program for ages 5-9. At our daycare center, we offer a warm, loving atmosphere where babies and toddlers receive personalized care and attention to encourage their cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to foster curiosity and build essential skills through age-appropriate activities, including sensory play, music, art, and early learning foundations.

O2B Kids Altamonte Springs

3.3

(16 reviews)

Horrible customer service. Literally they give you a packet of information and expect to read the…read morefine print to then turn around and not give you the services you paid for. The Enjoyed Telling My daughter she didnt make it to the field trip because were were 6 MINUTES LATE!, and the bus was still waiting outside. Kids waiting in line inside. ZERO excuses! The manager also told me too bad parents can't read! The tour lady told my daughter as she got there 6 minutes late with a huge smile, oh good morning you look ready but too bad you won't go in the trip, really strange behavior not sure why she would act that way maybe she is afraid of her manager? If YOU EXPECT parents to get there by a certain time, then the least you could do is REMIND them HELLO BY PHONE? or email? I paid for a service, STOP making excuses on why you are not providing the service you PROMISED. START facilitating parents who PAID for your help. AND START appreciating your clients or you will not have any left. I ALREADY talked to their headquarters, there is ZERO excuses, she could have added the name but chose not to. THE LADY there was VERY RUDE, I believe she is the manager or owner. SHE TOLD me PARENTS CANT READ. But I dont think she has read her own flyer. Besides the CUT OFF time column, nowhere does it say anything about not being able to go. THEY ARE FULL of excuses of why they can and should TREAT you BADLY. AND NO, ITS NOT ABOUT SAFETY. I have signed up my daughter for over 30 camps over her lifetime and never had an experience like that EVER. You could have CHOSEN to be kind, but you chose to be mean to a child. NO EXCUSES for that!

I want to give a big shoutout to Michelle! She is always there supporting my children and is…read moreconsistently attentive and on top of everything. She is amazing, kind, and truly makes our experience with O2B Kids the best every single day. We appreciate you so much!

Da Vinci Preschool Academy

3.4

(5 reviews)

Today my little girl completed VPK program, it was a great experience for her, all the staff are…read morefriendly and kind. I noticed that my child was treated with respect and love; and that was so important to me in this stage of her life. Yes, it is a bilingual place, their English is not fluent, but they try to give you their best. My little one dealt with other kids from different cultures, and now she knows about diversity, and for me it's a BIG BLESSING. In my case, my baby didn't have any experience before in Day Care, I was so scared, but when I hear my little one singing songs, waking up every morning happy, and finishing her program more confident and enthusiastic; I can recommend this place 100% for sure. Ms. Patricia you're THE BEST TEACHER EVER, thank you for being the light in my baby's life.

I normally do not write bad reviews on businesses but my experience at this preschool was horrible…read more When I went to the school nobody I spoke with speaks good English to where I could be understood and I could understand them. If someone at the school did speak good English they did not refer me to speak with them. The schools location is great and my child tried out one of the classes. He seemed to really like the feel of the class. Overall I was not able to enroll my child in this school due to communication and feeling like the staff did not care about my concerns. I was extremely disappointed with how me and my child's needs were handled. If you do not speak Spanish I do not think this is the school for you and your family.

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Aquarelle Kids

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3.5

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(14 reviews)

My niece currently attends Kids Together. My sister and brother in law did in depth research when…read moresearching for a preschool for their daughter to attend, and they could not be happier with their experience thus far. My sister has to be one of the most OCD people when it comes to health, wellness, and cleanliness. So I know that she would not let my niece spend any amount of time in a place that she did not feel was sanitary. Secondly, kids are bound to get sick, just like us! There's no other way around it. Should I quit my job because I catch the cold my co-worker has passed around? I also find it terrible that one of your issues is "endless fundraising" to charities. There is no pressure to donate. It is completely voluntary. Furthermore, I find it appalling that you are complaining about fundraising for great causes such as "breast cancer." My sister happens to be a cancer survivor, and I've sadly lost several family members to this terrible disease. So if my niece's school wants to take one small step to finding cures for terrible diseases, then I say, more power to them! As far as contributing to the education of our youth's teachers, I completely agree with the other good reviewer. In today's economy, teachers are being let go, budgets cut, and education going on the back burner. I am more than happy to contribute to the training of the teachers who are enriching and educating the lives of our children. After all, they are our future. Also, lots of schools ask for help with supplies. So it's not out of the ordinary. And again, my sister has never felt pressured to pay for anything outside of the regular tuition. Lastly, the comment that got me the most heated when reading this awful, uneducated review, was the fact you were complaining about spending time doing an art activity with your child on the weekend. Are you kidding me? I thought most parents look forward to the weekend to be able to spend that quality time with their children. What an artistic and fun way to do this! I actually have two of my niece's artwork pieces proudly displayed on my refrigerator. She was so excited to hand deliver her artwork that she did specifically for her favorite aunt and uncle. By the time I got to the end of the review and read the complaint about teachers' gifts, I was down right annoyed. I find it nice for the preschool to offer up suggestions for those parents that want to get their children's teachers a thank you gift. I've seen several of my friends ask for teacher gift suggestions on Facebook. If someone can provide a list and make it easier, all the better! Next time you feel the need to leave a bad review of any company, I suggest you bring real disadvantages to the table, instead of these ridiculous ones. I also suggest maybe doing something fun this weekend with your children; if it doesn't take up too much time in your busy schedule!

Do not listen to the illiterate person who wrote the review below. If you read through her horrible…read morereview and notice all the grammar and spelling mistakes, it completely discounts her ability to professionally rate a school. I will address some of her issues before I tell you how amazing this school is... So-called disadvantage #1: First of all, a 2 year old's bowel movements are unpredictable, if the toddler cannot tell the teacher he has pooped, it may take a few minutes for her to notice it.. Secondly, the sickness that your child was experiencing is a normal part of the child getting his immune system prepared for the rest of his life. It is unavoidable for children to be well when around other children but it helps prepare them for society and future illnesses. And FINGER is spelled F-I-N-G-E-R... your toddler may have learned that already from his Kids Together, go ask him. You must've forgotten to add to the advantages the part that your 2yr old was sitting down independently reading a book,which is amazing. So-called disadvantage #2 I have never once been specifically ASKED to sponsor a teacher for training. There is a generic request sent out to parents that would like to voluntarily participate. There is no pressure, no guilt.. just the ability to educate teachers to assist in educating your child. Personally you should have attended these classes and benefited from the English/writing classes. The ADVANTAGE is that the teachers are more prepared and it helps keep the costs of running the daycare down so your tuition is reasonable and the teachers can get paid more. So-called disadvantage #3 This disadvantage infuriated me.. this is what is wrong with our society. LAZY parents who do not want to invest time in educating or even spending time with their child. And I quote: "I did not see any reason that I have to spend time to do art work from the daycare on weekend, just because my child is too young to do anything" No child is ever too young to do artwork and it saddens me that you feel you should not help them on the weekend. It's selfish and pathetic. The teachers are trying to create an environment for parents to do something fun with their children and show all their friends what they created. Imagine how proud your child would be to walk in and talk about the amazing artwork he got to make with his mom/dad this weekend.. instead you probably just sat him in front of the TV all weekend because you needed some time to yourself. So-called disadvantage #4 I believe the list that was sent out was help the parents that CHOOSE to give gifts out. There were no requirements, no judging.. only voluntary. So-called disadvantage #5 First of all, this school hasn't even been open for 10years. Secondly the retention rate of ANY school (including the one your child currently attends), will always be low because of salary and the stress from watching 12 children all day. Clearly you cannot handle watching one child on the weekend because you are complaining about spending time doing art work with him.. Now, that I have disputed all of your disadvantages, let me tell everyone else some of the advantages you forgot to mention... #1 - This school has an amazing security system set up in which the parents must enter the clean and welcoming lobby and enter a password specific to each family. Only then can you gain access to the children and their classroom. I have yet to enter the lobby without a front desk manager, who always has a warm smile for me and my child. (They always know her name too.) #2 - Art work of the children are displayed EVERYWHERE! My child loves running to her room and seeing her friends and her artwork. She is so proud of it and happy to show me what she did. #3 - This childcare is Gold Seal Accredited from the department of children and families. They have a NAC accreditation as well which is something every parent should look for in their childcare, regardless if they attend this one or not. http://dcfsanswrite.stat... Also, if you look at the reports on the provider page, you will see almost perfect Inspections from the department of children and families. If you go to their website and look at the 'honors section' you will see other awards they have received throughout the community. #4 - The children are REQUIRED to wash their hands when they enter the classroom. This was amazing for me to see because it enforces health and general cleanliness of the children and the room. #5 - Their disciplining involves redirection instead of punishment. I don't know about you, but I prefer this method when someone else is left with my child. #6 - My daughter has LOVED all of her teachers. #7 - Flexible days #8 - Big kid cafeteria! I've reached my word max but I love this school and so does my child, highly recommend this school and happy that the previously negative reviewer has left.

Welborne Ave Nursery & Kindergarten

2 reviews just now…read more I toured several daycares prior to touring Welbourne. I brought my kids along with me to get a feel of how they received each location. When we entered Welbourne the staff immediately introduced themselves to me and my children. My toddler was completely comfortable in the environment. I knew right away that Welbourne was where I needed them to be. At the time, Welbourne did not have openings for both children so we chose a different daycare provider. My son cried for 30 minutes straight every morning at dropoff. I was elated when I find out that Welbourne had open space for both kids. I immediately transferred the kids to Welbourne and my son has not cried hardly at all! I no longer dread our morning daycare dropoffs. The staff are friendly, attentive and nurturing. I feel like they actually LOVE the children who are under their care. This puts my heart at ease while I'm away from them. The environment is clean and safe. The Director and Assistant Director make it a point to get to know the children. They frequently visit the classrooms and spend time with the children. Needless to say, both kids will remain here until they start elementary school!

Merriday School

4.5