Please allow me to preface my review by providing a brief background in the hopes that it may add some validity to my opinion. I was a teacher for over 10 years. I was national board certified and received local and national honors for my teaching in the areas of reading and writing. I believe I can safely say that I value and recognize an effective curriculum and teacher more than the average person. With this said, the first thing that appealed to me about Kindercare was its curriculum. While Kindercare does not present its philosophy through educational jargon, it is constructivist at heart. Kindercare recognizes the importance of play and student-centered, teacher-facilitated learning environments. I love and truly appreciate their weekly lesson plans. I feel that the pacing, repetition, level, and sequencing is perfect for my children. I have a 3 and a 1 year old and both started at this locale at 7 months. Which brings me to the second thing that appealed to me and why we chose this specific locale: the teachers and center director. Hanka is simply amazing with the infants. She is attentive and genuinely concerned. She is full of great advice and insight. Isa is gentle and extremely affectionate. Her wisdom is only rivaled by her kindness. She is spectacular with the one year olds. Katia is a gem. She is a perfect fit anywhere. Her spirit, energy, and knack for engaging children in any activity is wonderful. Odalys is positive and truly aware of each child's potential. She enjoys watching them grow and flourish and always has their best interests at heart. Julie is a kind and gentle soul. She has high expectations, attends to any concern immediately and acknowledges each child's achievement and complements good behavior and effective social skills. All these teachers encourage curiosity and use positive reinforcements. They are full of smiles and genuinely care for each child. I feel that they know my daughters' strengths and weaknesses and are mindful of their particular temperament and character. Finally, the third thing that sold me on this particular kindercare center and continues to "wow" me is Diane's leadership. The center director is a true advocate for children and an invaluable resource and ally for any parent. I never hesitate to ask Diane for advice concerning my daughters' development, and she never ceases to amaze me. Her assistant Diana is equally supportive and attentive. Overall, Diane is an excellent leader with an excellent staff. While I cannot vouch for other Kindercare locations, I can wholeheartedly say that I would recommend this center to anyone. It is a true gift and a blessing to have such a loving, supportive, and inspiring "extended family"! Thank you for all you do! read more

KinderCare is a GEM!!! Administrators and staff are knowledgeable, caring, and supportive. My son started last Fall after having a very poor experience at a nearby preschool whose focus for 3 year olds was purely on academics. This new trend which attempts to teach writing skills way to early is resulting in poor outcomes such as bad handwriting that later can't be unlearned, as well as, inviting an unnecessary level of frustration to the learning process. My son's previous school expected 2 and 3 year olds to sit for hours writing and using IPads for learning. Play was not until the late afternoon and they gave them homework. In theory, a head start on academics, but why??? This was a curriculum that physically and socially few could adapt to successfully.... especially when transitioning from home to school. Children learn and are stimulated through movement, they need movement, their brains like ours benefit from movement. Greater oxygen to the brain produces better focus and retention of information. KinderCare understands this model for success at school. KinderCare makes learning fun through movement and learning stations. Children learn and thrive through play and movement. They know children are different and they respect and celebrate the differences. KinderCare practices an age-appropriate curriculum and disciplines children appropriately and effectively. They work together with parents and offer a collaborative perspective. As an educator and counselor, I am thrilled that my child is learning skills (social and academic) at an age appropriate pace and that he is respected and celebrated for his unique attributes. He has scored gifted on all the standardized assessments throughout the school year and has a love for learning! The difference....KinderCare!!! KinderCare is the perfect school environment when making the transition from home to school. They meet your child where they are at and help/support them into learning. ALL the teachers show compassion and provide a nurturing environment for your child to thrive and learn. They are a team and show unity. Ms. Uria, I am forever grateful for your compassion and support in my son's transition. Ms. Diana your leadership and support are much appreciated. Ms. Yuly, my son simply adores you. Thank you for making every school day a happy one. I look forward to having my daughter experience success just like her brother as she transitions from home to school at KinderCare this Fall!!! #VERY PROUD REVIEWER#HAPPY KIDS#HAPPY PARENTS#KINDERCARE MAKES LEARNING FUN!!! read more

I absolutely love it my son started at about 4months old he is now 13 months and that school goes above and beyond for their kids. I mean my son is now in the toddler room and he is doing so so good he's learning so much for just 13 months they are constantly putting up pictures on the app of what they are doing the activities they are doing through out the day. I just feel so comfortable with them and the way I see when my son gets to daycare he doesn't even look back he literally gives me a kiss goodbye and waves bye bye and sometimes he's to excited and just goes inside without waiving and it is so nice to feel at ease and at peace knowing that he absolutely loves to go to school and when the teachers come to the door to get him now that we aren't really allowed inside he throws him self at them because he loves them and I love that. The teachers and Dianne the director goes out of their way above and beyond to help me with anything I may need. And I couldn't be more great full for that because with everything going on in your life for them to just help with any little thing any paper I may need or anything is such a big help and I truly appreciate them all at KinderCare. I couldn't speak absolutely anything bad about this day care and I truly hope to be able to continue to keep him in this particular school as long as possible!! Thank you KinderCare staff for all you do I mean it goes to everyone. Even the cook at KinderCare if I'm running late they try their best to do breakfast for my son if for some reason he hasn't had any. I mean 10 out of 10. I'm so great full for you all!! Thank you kinder care!!!! read more

From the moment I walked into KinderCare about a year ago to discuss enrolling my then 2 year old daughter the staff have been amazing. They genuinely care for the kids in their care. Its evident in their attitudes, the way they teach, etc. Even when the leadership changed awhile back, I only noticed improvement from good to great instead of a potentially disruptive change as I've seen elsewhere. The care shown to detail, cleanliness, and quality of the facility also speaks volumes. I am sure that I, like most, was hesitant to leave my child in a strangers care, but KinderCare's leadership and staff made me glad I choose this place. The loving environment they foster could not be better. I have another child going to Bent Tree Elementary and this KinderCare was ideal as it is right next to the school! They also keep you updated throughout the day with pictures and video of your kid throughout the day, and provide a summary of how the day went at end of day. Every month they send out a new curriculum to show what the kids will be learning at various age groups. The few issues that have come up regarding payment or mistakes were swiftly and professionally resolved, and could not ask for a better customer experience on that end of things. I would highly recommend choosing KinderCare for your childcare needs. read more

My husband and I toured a number of different daycare locations before enrolling our son here. We were 1st time parents and very nervous. Not to mention, I am an assistant principal and had a very long, ridiculous list of must haves. After meeting Diane for the first time, we knew this KinderCare was the right place for us. She gave us all the details and showed us the classroom. Then, we talked about J. What he was like, some of the difficulties we were having as parents, and what he was good at. She really listened and gave us a lot of her knowledge and insight. We hadn't even signed up and we could already feel that she cared. During his first week, we called incessantly and each time were reassured that he was ok and that we could call as many times as we needed to. By the end of the week, we had fallen in love with Ms. Isa. J did not do well with drop offs, but Ms. Isa could calm him. She greeted him each morning with a hug. Always knew the ins and outs of his day and filled us in with all the details. We felt like she truly loved our son. We have since moved out of state and have visited other daycares in our area. KinderCare still stands out as the best there is. Diane's knowledge and Ms. Isa's kindness and compassion are unparalleled. read more

I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional care that my babies receive at 140th ave KinderCare. From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew I had found a nurturing and safe environment for my little one. The teachers are not only skilled professionals but also warm and caring individuals who treat each child as if they were their own. It's heartwarming to see my baby excited to go to daycare every day, a testament to the wonderful experiences they are having there. The cleanliness and organization of the facility are truly impressive. It's evident that the staff takes great pride in maintaining a hygienic and inviting space for the children. I feel at ease knowing that my baby is in a place that values their well-being and prioritizes cleanliness. I can't thank the team enough (specially to Ms Nidia and Ms Maritza) for the peace of mind they provide me as a parent. Knowing that my baby is not only well taken care of, but also thriving and learning, brings me immense joy. KinderCare has exceeded my expectations in every way, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a loving and top-notch daycare. read more

Back in 2013 my daughter came to Kindercare for VPK. Her teacher (and all of the centers staff) were amazing and left an impression with me. When I moved back to the area after having my second son, I called up and they had room for both of my sons. They loved every minute of their days there. Now with my third son, I've been able to experience each different class level and I cant even begin to explain how much I love each and everyone of the teachers. They treat my children as if they are their own. My kids look forward to going to school and honestly have so much fun that it's hard to get them to leave some days. Kindercare has become our second home. I dont think I could ever trust anyone else with my kids. My daughter who originally attended VPK goes to school next door and does before/aftercare with Kindercare. They not only do homework with them but they continue with enriching activities. Everything is about learning and it's definitely helped my kids develop. I live out of the area so it's a little bit of a drive but there is nothing that would make me move my kids to another school. read more

Our daughter has been in KinderCare since she was 6 weeks old, and you can just tell what an impact it's had on her. Every single teacher there knows her name, says goodbye everyday, hello every morning, and our daughter is genuinely excited to go to school for her teachers and friends. The app is one of the most impressive things to me. Daily picture updates, potty updates, meals, activities, and of course direct contact with the administration. Cannot stress enough how important a well done app is, and the pictures we've received over the years are priceless. Not to mention the little surprises we also get around holidays, the parties they throw, and all the new summer events under the new leadership like the jungle bus, water park days out back, yoga. Also, as parents, we are not bilingual, but our daughter certainly is. At first I thought it would be and was frustrating, but not only is it absolutely adorable, but a really cool takeaway that she'll have for life. read more

My son has been attending the VPK and then daycare for the last year. I must say, I feel it's night and day compared to his previous day care. As I shopped around what I appreciated was Diane's flexibility, friendliness and professionalism. And it wasn't just in the beginning- she responds to any concerns very quickly and has kept my confidence in her and the school. I also enjoy getting photos of him in action. : ) Aside from feeling warm and fuzzy I have seen dramatic improvement in his academic performance. They tested him in September when he began and I was disappointed he could only identify one letter from the alphabet- and now in February he was re-tested and knew al except one or two letters. Again compared to his previous school, the material they cover is more advanced and they provide actual booklets to the kids to work on. I would definitely recommend this place to any of my friends. You should check it out and take a tour. Good luck! -Monica read more

My son has been with Kindercare for most of his life (from 18 months old). He came from a Nana's house where he was the only kid taken care of by 2 grandmas. I was so surprised by the smooth transition until I came to know the teachers there and then I understood. These teachers truly love the children and show them so much love that my son never missed the Nanas. As to the Learning environment, these teachers are the best. My son was like a sponge every day, absorbing all the teaching. They cook their meals in house so it always smells like home and the Center is always Super clean. To this day (my son is now 6) he always wants to go there on his days off from school and he attends summer camp there every year. The children are always taken care of extremely well. They have the Experience, the Love and the Teaching Expertise. You will never regret your decision to Partner with this Kindercare. Forever grateful, Jacqueline Alvarez read more

It was a great school for our kids! My son and my daughter attended the VPK and daycare for more than 1 year and we are completely satisfied with that school. They are very flexible and friendly, they have great kind teachers who care for your kids and their personal situations. The educational level is excellent and the director, Diane, and vice-director, Diana, are always available and willing to help you and listen to you. They are always ready to answer to any doubts or concerns. My son loved his teachers, Miss Odalys and Miss Katia! They always keep you informed and get to know you kid very well. We could see a huge improvement in their academic skills and the VPK class, with Mr. Rodríguez was very useful for my daughter when she started kindergarten right after that summer. Mr. Rodríguez prepared her very well for the following school year. If you are looking for a quality school we definitely recommend it for your kids. read more

I enrolled my son here at around 7months old, he's 2 now. From the very first day Diane the director and the other teachers have been amazing, they communicate very quickly and I've often texted her to see how my son is doing during the day and even though there's an app Diane will still respond. She personally keeps an eye on every single child there she knows them very well, all the staff are kind and nurturing. They genuinely care about all the kids. My son isn't Easy to deal with he's going through his terrible twos he cries for everything and still they welcome him every morning with a smile. My son has some stomach issues and they would literally take him as soon as he got in and feed him and it didn't matter if he was late coming and breakfast was over. If you're looking for a good learning daycare where your child will be taken care of and loved like it's their own child this is the place. read more

This is such an amazing school! The staff is very nice and very attentive to all the kids. Diane and Diana (Director and Assistant Director) are very friendly and always there to help. The security of the school is great, they have a code to enter so unless you have one you are not allowed in. The teachers are very knowledgeable and know how to deal with every situation there is. My daughter has loved this school since we first put her there. She has flourished and learned so much. She is currently in VPK and learning to read! They also have a person cooking the kids meals, and they are delicious according to my daughter. She eats fruits and vegetables every day so I am a very happy parent :) I haven't had a single problem with this school. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a daycare/learning center. read more

The teachers are friendly, welcoming & great with the kids. My kids have excelled tremendously since they have been at this center. The center director at the time & the teachers helped my kids & myself cope with the transition into a new place. They were loving, understanding & very supportive towards myself & my kids. I felt comforted knowing my kids are in good hands. It's night & day with my kids, in a great way, since they started & I'm truly blessed & glad I made the choice to send them here. I wouldn't change it for anything. I feel like we're family! I love that feeling! Hugs to all of you! For those of you worried about prices there is a groupon available so you can give it a try: https://www.groupon.com/deals/kindercare-miami?utm_campaign=UserReferral_mih&utm_source=uu7436723&utm_medium=sms read more

As a first time Mom, I was obviously beyond nervous to leave my baby with anyone! The second I stepped foot into kindercare I was comfortable with all of the staff and the surroundings! Diane was amazing at always keeping me updated, sending me pictures, and answering my questions. I always felt my baby was taken care of there. They have a paper that they fill out everyday letting you know when your baby had a wet or messy diaper and when they changed it, they told you when and what they ate, and when they napped and I loved knowing exactly what he had done throughout the day. This is an amazing place. I wish my son could have stayed here forever! If I could have taken the entire place with me when we left I would have! read more

This is hands down the best school in the area. From the director to the staff they are all well educated and polite. Besides the academics which are excellent, with their own curriculum that captures the children's attention and extends to the families, you will find the sense of family that will let you leave your kid and be at ease while at work. I recommend you visit the school at any time and you will find a loving and respectful environment. They have rules that amazingly enough the kids follow without hesitation, maybe because they don't have a "do it or else" attitude but they take their time explaining to the children why. Having my kids go to Kindercare was one of the best decisions I ever made! read more

Kindercare and its staff have truly helped my daughter in so many ways. When she began in the toddlers class, she was shy & screamed every morning. They immediately began building her self esteem, showing her she had a voice AND had her fully potty trained in less than 2 months! I do have to say though, none of this would get done if it wasn't for Ms. Diane, the director. She is so loving, patient and caring for each and everyone of the kids! She is also constantly going out of her way for the kids and us clueless parents. Lol My daughter starts Kindergarten tomorrow & I'm going to miss everyone so much! Luckily we have an 8th month old, so we'll be back at Kindercare soon! read more

Im a first time mother and my son started about a year ago when he was 11 months. Im so grateful i selected this daycare and to the amaZing staff . To director Diane For having a lot of patience with me ( i called every other day to follow up and sew how my son was doing) she was very approachable and always happy to talk to me . The toddler teachers are the Best Rosalia and Gloria the made me feel so comfortable. The portal where video and pictures are posted daily is my favorite of all. The staff in general is very very nice . Ms Hanka and Ms Nilda are also amazing . I strongly recommend this daycare for all your child needs. Thank you Kindercare read more

To all the teachers and staff at KinderCare, I doubt if I could ever adequately express my gratitude to all of you for everything you have done for my precious daughter, Sofia. You have given her the best that anyone could give. You have treated Sofia with respect and love, kindness and tenderness. You have taught Sofia to believe in herself, to strive for the best, to value learning- and to have fun. And you have done it all in such a safe environment. You have touched her in ways that will be with Sofia all her life. I will always be grateful to everyone one of you. You will always be in my heart and in my memories. With love, Alfredo Lorenzo read more