terrible ownership. we registered our son at one of the daycares and then were told they fired the infant teacher and refused to give us our deposit back. They demanded we go to a different location, just unacceptable business operations. I would never recommend this place. read more

The new leadership at this location is incredible. They are passionate and so easy to communicate with. The school is also making a lot of updates that are great for families. read more

My son has been goIng here since he was 8 weeks old. I couldn't be happier with the staff and how wonderful they are! This place truly is amazing! read more

Very good day care. Love the teachers. More importantly the kids are always happy there which is very important for me to see.

Their cntr appeared clean, neat which appealed to me. I let lady in front, Cristina, know that my daughter, who was approx. 3, 3 1/2 at the time, was not fully, 100% potty trained, I told her she would go #1 & #2, but that she was still having accidents. I asked if it was ok for my daughter to be placed in the classroom w/her age group so that she could copy & follow other kids in going potty, that she would be fully potty trained in no time & if they could try that for a week. She said she didn't see a problem w/that, but that she had to ask the teacher. The teacher came out to meet me, I told her about my daughter, my request & she said that sure they can try that, no problem. On 1st day she attended, her father went to pick her up, she was sitting against wall crying, scared & had been put w/babies in diapers & crawling. He got upset & asked me why she was in that classroom. Our daughter kept crying that she didn't want to be w/babies, as she was the youngest & was not used to that. I asked them why they had done that & gone back on their assurances to me, they apologized & said that those were their policies. I asked why had they not told me that before I had paid all the money & enrolled her. There were also instances where she was soiled w/urine & several times where she told us of being hurt & no incident report was given to us, her supplies that I had taken there had been lost too. I took her out of there & put her in another cntr. When that other place became too costly & was too much wear & tear on my car we considered giving them another chance, since she was already familiar w/the cntr, teachers. They apologized for previous incidents, assured me nothing else would happen & Keri, Director, even said that I wouldn't have to pay Deposit or Registration fee again. After several mnths of her being there I was told I owed Deposit & Registration fee, I reminded them of what Director had told me, however, they washed their hands, back peddled, told me to call Corp, which were very rude. read more

Our son started out South Cape back in May and we've had a very positive experience, it's amazing what he has learned in such a short time! We are so pleased with the teachers he has had. He has a tough time with transition and they've been so good to him and helped him adapt. It's so much fun hearing him tell us about his day every night and all the things he learned in class! Would surely recommend them! read more

Our two little girls attend Wellington Academy in South Cape Coral and love the special attention and care they receive there. They are learning so much and are surrounded by loving caretakers and educators. The staff are especially patient and nurturing. We have been there for over two years and feel our daughters are getting an excellent education and upbringing in the hours spent away from home. It's way more than a daycare - Thank you, Wellington! read more

Was great for the first couple months then my sons room (2 years old) couldn't seem to keep a teacher for more than a few weeks which made it very hard on him. Picked him up one day and all the kids were crying because they were outside in 99 degree weather with no water because the teachers were too lazy. The last straw was going to pick my son up and he was soaking wet head to toe and I asked his awful teacher why and she said " oh he was playing in the toilet bowl water" like it was no big deal at all. I was livid, I don't recommend this place to anyone. Keep your kids away!!! read more

My daughter started in the South Cape in September. As a December baby she had missed the VPK cut off, so I was worried she wouldn't be challenged in the "3 year old room" when she was almost 4, but boy was I wrong. In under 3 months she is counting to 50 in English and 10 in Spanish, she can easily "read" the alphabet, and sounds out words and even has learned all her colors in sign language. She amazes me every day with her learning. Wellington is structured and friendly. They offer soccer and karate. The staff are genuine and approachable. We are very happy. read more

My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. I was looking for a smaller more personalized school for my son similar to the one he left when we moved. I toured a number of other schools and found Wellingtom Academy to be the best one! They are reasonably priced, we are treated like family, and my son loves the school, and all the teachers and other staff! I know the teachers and the other staff love my son almost as much as I do, and I know he is well taken care of. It is a safe environment that I feel comfortable leaving my son in on a daily basis. He has learned so much at the school, and you can tell the staff are loving, caring, and dedicated! As for the other review on this page, I'm not sure what that person is talking about. I think they might have reviewed the wrong school. I have never been treated that way at the school and EVERYONE is friendly, smiling, and greets you daily. In my experience the last thing they are concerned with is whether or not your tuition has been paid. read more

We have been a part of the South Wellington family since 2009 when my oldest son began the newly opened infant room. We have been really pleased in his growth throughout his years at South Wellington. South Wellington helped my son learn the fundamentals needed for kindergarten and he was actually ahead of the curve. I am thankful everyday for South Wellington knowing that my boys are in good caring hands. My youngest son now attends South Wellington and is currently in the 2 year old room. He has also been there since the infant room. I feel my children are in a safe, caring, and loving place. My boys love going to Wellington and the staff welcomes my boy everyday. I feel the staff (Miss Linda and Miss Jill to name a couple) really love my boys and to me that is important to know they really care about them. I would recommend this daycare if you want to feel like you are part of a caring family. read more

Wellington used to be a fantastic early learning school. Since it has changed ownership/management a couple years ago, the overall quality has greatly declined. Wellington was already one of the most expensive daycare facilities in Cape Coral and the price has gone UP. Not only was the price raised, but things have been taken away (only one snack for the children now instead of two) My child went to Wellington full time and was starving every day when I picked her up. Under the old management I was greeted by name (and my child's name) every morning with happy, smiling faces. Under new management parents/children are ignored by the Director and office manager and my child was called by the wrong name several times a week. The teachers at this school are great, but the management is terrible and the priorities are backward. They are more concerned with if you have paid your tuition the moment you walk in the door, rather then greeting you with friendly Hello or Good Morning. In fact, I have NEVER seen the Director OR the office manager even smile. The sad part is I have been a loyal paying customer for the better part of 8 years. I am not the type of person to complain but the difference in service and quality is drastic under the new ownership. On a good note, I do feel my child is in a safe environment. I feel bad for the teachers. Several of them have expressed wanting to leave since the new ownership has taken place but cant due to the economy and lack of jobs out there. What happened to customer service? For $180-$220 a week, I don't think a friendly greeting or smile is too much to ask for. Also for that price, they should put the second snack back on the daily schedule. There are plenty of early learning facilities where your child can be safe and be greeted with a happy bedside manner for a lot less money. read more