I love this place! My son has been going here since he was a baby. I like the staff and their…read morepolicies. I use their summer camp and elementary school after/before care too. Best daycare in Oviedo!

We are so happy we found Amazing Explorers. We toured several child care facilities and did not…read morefeel comfortable enough with anything we had seen. I even considered quitting my job to stay home with my daughter and then we found AEA. The teachers and the administrative staff are incredible. I have never felt like my daughter is just a number here- they genuinely care about the children and it shows. They actually listen to any concerns and do their best to accommodate any special requests parents have. (As a first time parent to only one child- I've had a few) I also love the technology that they use. I get real time updates on all of my child's activities from circle time to what she's having for snacks to diaper changes. I also love being able to check out the classroom camera and see for myself how happy she is there. This is an all around wonderful school and I highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional early childhood education.

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.

Friendly teachers, always welcoming with a smile. Highly recommend this school for anyone with kids…read morefrom infants to 5th grade!

We have been taking our son here since he was 6 months old and we love it! The staff is so warm and…read moregenuine, always spending the time to discuss any concerns or needs. They're very flexible and ensure that we always feel comfortable, keeping our son's best interest the top priority. So glad we found this gem!

This daycare has truly been a blessing, especially when you don't have family nearby…read more My two children have been here for almost three years, and the experience has been amazing from start to finish. The teachers and staff are incredibly attentive, caring, and professional. I want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Christy (Director), Mrs. Margaret (Infant Room), Mrs. Patricia and Mrs. Alex (Young Twos), as well as Ms. Jasmine, Ms. Arushi, and Ms. Shay. They've all played a big part in our children's growth and happiness. The entire team is patient, loving, and always willing to listen to concerns and support your child's needs. We're moving out of state, which is why I felt it was important to leave this review now. Our most recent experiences have been just as positive as when we first started--which says a lot about their consistency and dedication. We're truly grateful and will miss this daycare so much!

Oviedo preschool with cameras! This is a wonderful preschool that you can view streaming live…read morecameras of your child at anytime throughout the day. We wish all preschools were required to have this feature. The staff and director are so wonderful. The classrooms are very clean. We would recommend this preschool if you want peace of mind to see how your child is doing throughout the day. It is hard enough dropping them off sometimes and knowing we could view our daughter anytime was wonderful.

Amazing preschool! Not only does the school offer 24/7 schedule for families that work overnight or…read moreon weekends. But the teachers and staff are so loving and feel like family. They use a STEM curriculum and a 1:5 teacher/student ratio. There is NO other school like it in the area.

Above and Beyond has been a blessing to our lives. You can't find this anywhere else. Quality care,…read moreaffordable, best hours, 5 to 1 ratio, and most important a loving owner and staff. Above and Beyond is the perfect mix between a franchise daycare and an in-home daycare. They have given me the best gift EVER, peace of mind knowing that my son is in a safe, loving, and enriched environment. At my sons previous daycare, he cried almost everyday at drop-off. Two weeks after switching to Above and Beyond he stopped crying at drop-off..... That speaks for itself.

We love Kiddie Academy so much! I am so sad to be transferring schools for our daughter due to a…read moremove too far away - we have had the best experience. Olivia, the Director, is so attentive and sweet... the teachers all truly care about the kids! My daughter is so happy here. Huge benefit is they have cameras in the room which is rare to find in daycares now. Would highly recommend this place to anyone I know!!!

Terrific school. Very personable and truly care about their students and parents opinions. Ms…read more Olivia is a great leader and will listen to any concerns you have and take action. Recommend this location for any local parents.