Address: 901 SW 121st Ave, Davie, FL 33325…read more
My experience with this school quickly deteriorated from promising to deeply concerning, particularly regarding their handling of behavioral support and adherence to their own policies.
Initially, the owner, Giselle, seemed very caring and committed to working with children. During our tour, I clearly communicated that my son, who has ADHD, has an RBT and that we would like them to join him at school. Giselle assured me this would be fine, mentioning they had other RBTs. After his "audition," we were told he was exceptionally well-behaved and gifted, and that an RBT would be unnecessary and even disallowed. I continued to inquire about the RBT joining, but was consistently told no.
For three weeks during summer camp, I checked in daily via text and at pick-up, always receiving positive feedback about his day and repeated assurances that an RBT was not needed. Even his BCBA observed him and was told his behavior was great and no help was required. Giselle explicitly stated they only allow RBTs for "intensive behavior," which she claimed my son did not exhibit.
This changed abruptly after three weeks. I received a phone call stating my son had thrown a toy at the owner's son's head and was told to pick him up immediately. Upon arrival, my 4-year-old was alone in a classroom, crying at a table. In the car, my son, who is generally truthful, informed me that he threw the toy because the owner's son had hit him in the leg with it first. While throwing toys is unacceptable and we addressed this with him, the owner quickly dismissed my son's account, stating her "angel" child threw nothing as she was present. My son also reported that the male teacher (the owner's husband and father of the child) yelled in his face, "Don't you ever hit my son again."
An hour later, I received an email stating my son was expelled due to "intensive behaviors," without any prior write-ups or a behavior plan, and in clear violation of their own handbook. It was claimed they reserve the right to expel for severe injury; however, their child was not bleeding, did not require stitches, and was not taken to the ER, making their definition of "severe" highly subjective and inconsistent with the actual incident. This situation was handled with a complete disregard for due process and solely with concern for their own child, as Giselle herself stated her deep love for him and her inability to send him to a regular school.
Adding to the unprofessional conduct, they have also ignored multiple attempts via email to retrieve my son's hats and other personal items.
I strongly advise avoiding this school at all costs. If you do consider it, be aware that there appears to be significant nepotism. I would caution parents to ensure their child stays away from the owner's son, as this incident highlights a severe lack of professionalism and fairness in their disciplinary actions.
