Care for Kids is the best childcare and preschool in town. The staff are fantastic with the…read morechildren and my daughter loves going to school. I recommend Care for Kids to everyone looking for care for their children.

We had trouble with daycares prior to this one. My kid has a hard time with separation, but was…read moreable to do so after several weeks at previous daycares. My kid was able to separate basically immediately here. They definitely are great here. They will make sure your child has a fun time and focus extra energy on kids that need it. Best childcare experience!

La Petite Academy is one of the very few daycare centers that offers flexible hours and provides…read morebalanced meals that are freshly cooked daily. The classrooms are well-equipped, and the teacher-student ratio is low. The Director Ms Jill, the Assistant Director Miss Lauren and the teachers are very knowledgeable and patient in interacting with the parents and the kids. They are very understanding, and they always try their best to accommodate the parents' requests or the kids' needs. It's a great place for busy parents to send their kids there and have a peace of mind. Both of my kids have gained a lot from these wonderful teachers. They enjoy their learning experiences through fun activities, arts & crafts, singing and dancing. Miss Victoria, early pre-school teacher, is very involved in her students' developments. When my daughter was in her 2-year-old class, she also developed her various skills dramatically from Ms Tanya, Ms Jennifer, and Ms Sarah. My toddler son is speaking over 40 words already. He is following instructions, and he is starting to learn colors and alphabets already! Thanks to Miss Kendall and Miss Katherine! Miss Katherine is a very talented teacher! When my son was in the infant and transition room, I was very satisfied with the services that the teachers provided as well. I love their teacher-parent conference. The detailed evaluation allows me to understand the growth of my kids even more. It would be a good idea for the school to conduct this type of communication more often. I am not sure about the other La Petite Academy locations, but I highly recommend this particular La Petite in Viera, FL.

My child just started going there. POSITIVES: They have great hours of operation M-F to…read moreaccommodate any work schedule, they have a kitchen and serve hot meals for lunch (nobody does that anymore in Viera) and there are always current pictures and displays of what the children are doing and working on. The playground area is nice and its nice they get out and have a view of the pond and visiting wildlife. NEGATIVES: The bathrooms have poor lighting and ventilation-the smell of the toilets hits you in the face. I realize that its hard to keep a bathroom clean all day with that many small children who are potty training or not as clean, but still. It's AWFUL. The children (boys) seem extremely rough and aggressive towards one another. Some of this may be age related (or excitement at the start of the day) but it's unsettling to see when you are about to drop off your child. Some sort of daily progress sheet would be nice for parents to have so they know how the day went especially if your child is younger and can't communicate all the parts of the day. Parents shouldn't have to hunt around the building in six different places to know what they ate for lunch, what they worked on, if they napped, if they ate or went to the bathroom or to get a monthly newsletter. . The teachers are available, they say, but when we pick up our child, the teachers may be busy supervising the playground or reading to a group, which then it doesn't become an opportunity to find these things out.

Ms. Keya is a fantastic teacher and caregiver, and a wonderful, kind person. She's been a caring…read moreteacher for my child, and I would trust her with children of any age. Highly recommend.

Ms. Keya, is such a loving and caring teacher especially for my son who is shy with others. But…read morewith Ms.Keya he would be so excited to see her and love his days with her. She really cares for all her kids even when my son was sick she contacted us to check how he was feeling

It was an honor to meet Mr. James Box the owner of Just For Kids. He truly cares about the kids! My…read morewife and I could tell that he is a man of integrity and an honorable man! My kids used to be in Melbourne and had to transfer them to Rockledge. My wife and I both agreed that our kids would be better at Rockledge school (Just For Kids). My wife and I would recommend this business to any Family who is seeking care and education for their kids. Any questions I highly encourage any Families to call and schedule a visit.

When my son had to go here the staff was always very accommodating as my needs changed. If my son…read morewas sick for the week, they would not charge me for the week if he needed to be out. They also let me come and interact with my son while he was still in the infant room during my lunch hour from work. He had plenty of room to crawl around and the ladies there was always very nice to me. I also switched over to the Gerber Soy formula they provided, so that was another less expense to add to the list. The only drawback (As with any daycare) was that he did get sick three times in one month (Roseola, severe bronchitis and 24 hour bug) and since he was only 6-7 months old that was a very rough time, but they were always willing to work with me. I highly recommend this place to anyone!

Amazing I love the school and after school program. The staff are really nice and generous.read more

From the owner: Especially For Children is a Montessori pre-school in Indian Harbour Beach, FL Indian Harbour…read moreMontessori is a private elementary school located in Indian Harbour Beach, FL offering a unique, diverse, and Highly Academic, Montessori Program for 1st through 6th Grade. We serve the educational needs of families in Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, South Merritt Island, and surrounding communities, including Melbourne. IHM shares our campus with Especially For Children, our Pre-Montessori School for children ages 18 months through 6 years in Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Especially for Children/Indian Harbour Montessori is American Montessori Society (AMS) certified, and accredited by NIPSA (National Independent Private School Association) and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).

My sons have been attended the after care program here for years. I don't usually need mornings but…read morethey beg me to bring them . All the teachers are sweet. We love that is a smaller center and they all know everyone by name

All 3 of our kids have attended or are currently attending DRDC. We absolutely love them! They are…read moreso warm and caring with the children. Many of the staff have their own children who attend there as well, which speaks volumes about the quality of the care.

Clean & attentive my 2yo is learning so much so fast. Always in a clean pull up when I pick him up…read more & going above and beyond to follow all COVID safety precautions.

From the owner: We have over 20 years of experience in the child care profession. We show understanding and…read morecompassion to our families. We accept ELC. We offer nutritious meals for children in our care. We use Creative Curriculum and High Scope Curriculum.

One of the teachers slapped my son's hands. She was let go but we pulled him out. Not comfortable…read moreleaving him there.

Wow, are we glad we came here! Our kids started here during the Covid shutdowns of Spring 2020…read more The kids love it and are excited about going to school. The teachers are great and truly dedicated to helping guide the kids toward learning opportunities and making them interested in learning. The school does go a bit off the Montessori plan by having some testing and homework, BUT having grown up attending a Montessori school I think this is something that they should all do anyway to help prepare kids for more standardized school systems, so I am in favor of it. Obviously, parents are parents and can be quite positive or negative (and very vocal) about their experience at school. The previous reviews were left for the previous school, which totally changed about three and a half years ago. The lady who owns the school now truly cares about the place, ranging from new facilities to new materials. Honestly, this school is one of the things that is keeping us in the Melbourne area...the teachers, the students, the other parents...everything is exactly what we want for our kids during these pre-K through elementary years.

Love the changes the new owner is making! Incorporating STEAM into the curriculum is a bonus. The…read morelittle kitchen is darling!

Excellent childcare facility with emphasis on preparing children for kindergarten. Great staff and…read morevery clean.

The front desk staff lie to the patrons. During a designated court time for pickleball a group of…read morebasketball players stated the front desk staff told them they could take one of only 2 available courts. When multiple pickleball players went to the front desk to inquire why our designated pickleball court was taken away, a staff member said one of the pickleball players agreed to give it up. Since there were 8 players (enough for 2 courts) it was easy to validate the staff member's statement. None of the 8 players told the staff member we were willing to give up our designated court to the basketball players. she blatantly lied to us.

We recently tried the 4 week swimming class at this YMCA for our toddler. I want to start by saying…read morethe staff is very inviting and friendly here. Especially the front desk receptionist. The class is 30 mins and suppose to teach your child the basics of swimming. Our son already feels comfortable with the water so it was a easy introduction for him. Unfortunately we felt like with the other children two laps for approximately $18.75 a lesson... when you break down the $75 is not really worth it. They don't really teach them how to breath under water. The coach simply had our son do a lap up a small section with her. Each week was a tiny bit more involved but not by much. I personally wouldn't recommend the class to anyone else. I will however say the pool is very nice and the gym looks really nice.