The staff at Kiddie Academy are great and truly love the kids they care for. We just started taking…read moreout four-month-old to them five days a week, and we spend the day at work without any fear, knowing that our little nugget is well cared for.

I can not recommend this place enough! The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, the facility…read moreis clean and well organized, and it is in a wonderful location, safely nestled at the top of Riverdale Road. Miss Stacy, the owner, is one of the kindest and most hard working people I've ever met. I'm a nervous first time mom and this place put my anxious mind at ease. Thank you all so much for all that you do for my baby!

Disclaimer: I am the "over protective" mama that does the endless research, tours a dozen…read morefacilities, and asks a million questions before choosing a program to put my kids in. I LOVE LITTLE ORCHARD KAYSVILLE! Just by meeting the program director (Michelle Paez) you get a sense of the high standard Little Orchard PreSchool is held to. My 3.5 y/o has a speech delay, mild sensory sensitivity, and severe separation anxiety. Ms. Michelle reassured me that the staff are prepared to help kids with any transitioning difficulties they may experience. They are INCREDIBLY empathetic and patient with each student, my son actually hung out with Ms. Michelle his first 2 days of school and once he felt safe with her; she helped him transition into the classroom without her. The level of compassion and respect they give to our kids is outstanding. Other things I found note worthy... - CLEAN: The facility has a modern and updated interior. The layout is simple and very clean/organized. - STRUCTURED PROGRAM: The program is Montessori based and is very much routined and structured. They have a set daily schedule and implement early education skills (reading, writing, etc.) - GREAT COMMUNICATION: The program director is the bridge of communication between you/your kids and the teachers. This makes communicating thoughts and concerns consistent and easy! If I have a concern about my son, I can just call, text, or email Ms. Michelle and she does the rest. I decided to write this review bc last week I noticed a bruise on my son's face on a day he had school. I reached out to Ms. Michelle and asked if she could check in with his teachers and see if he had an accident or hurt himself. She called me and said that she had talked to all of staff that interacted with my son AND she personally reviewed footage from his school day to make sure there weren't any incidents where he could have been hurt. I just felt very impressed with the level of safety precautions and immediate communication to re-iterate that our children's safety is their top priority. - COMMUNITY: There are activities that families can participate in that make it fun easy to interact with the school community. - PROCARE APP: Little Orchard has a smartphone app where you can sign in/out your child from school, get personal updates from teachers, get pictures/summaries of activities the kids are doing in real time, update personal information, pay tuition, direct message the staff, etc. The app is user friendly, easy to navigate, and makes it easy to never miss an update! Long story short; if you want a community that will enable your kids to thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically, CHOOSE LITTLE ORCHARD!

The staff is wonderful and patient. The school is clean and inviting. We really love this preschool!read more

my son (4 years old at the time) has severe ADHD and had been through two other daycares before we…read morebrought him here. the smaller classroom sizes and dedicated teachers really helped my husband and I get him ready for kindergarten. I've never had any problems with communication or worrying about my son's needs not being met. I would recommend this school to anyone

I don't know why anyone has anything bad to say about this preschool?!! Jamie the owner, Tayla,…read moreand the whole staff are ALL amazing and have been nothing but that since my daughter started there. They may be busy at times, but I wouldn't expect less from someone taking care of my child because childcare is not an easy job and let's be honest children keep us busy!!!!! They have been nothing but great to my child and myself as a parent of a child with special needs and have addressed all my concerns to the best of their ability and then some. Jamie and Tayla have gone over and beyond to help with resources for my special needs child and that right there shows how dedicated they are to the children that go there. We are moving out of town so I have to leave this school, but I wish I could take them with me because I know my daughter is going to miss ALL of them and I will too.

16 employees that are not consistent. My daughter was picked up three times in peed underwear…read more They never changed her into spark clothing. My daughter was running a 101.2 degree fever. Her cheeks were rosy and you could tell something was wrong. I was not contacted or told she was ill. In addition they were letting her play with infants when my wife picked her up. The young ladies at the late hour are ornery and have not attention to detail. Be vary careful. Lack good communication. Hearts are in the right place but they are falling short.

This Daycare is Remarkable! All the Staff members have been very friendly and bond with the kids in…read morea very empathic way. My two children have attended this center for over 4 years and we are very pleased. We have always given honest feedback and discussed any changes in our children's growth with the Director and she has always taken immediate action to not only meet our expectations but to achieve even greater. My boys Love the teachers and never want to leave!

My daughter is in their day camp, and I cannot say enough good things about it. Building is always…read moreclean, kids well taken care of, staff is amazing. She comes home with a smile everyday, and falls asleep much better than usual in the summer excited for the next day. We needed a place for summer care last minute, and they had a slot available, I couldn't find lots of reviews online, but after a tour and meeting the staff, I knew it would be a great place for her for the summer. She's actually disappointed about weekends!

Amazing place.. clean, everyone is happy and enjoys being there... Huge change from where my child…read morewas before. There is always someone at the front, school lunch is great and all the play equipment is in New shape and clean, our old school was always dirty, and I just thought it was because of so many kids... My child is so happy here!

A review is a bit overdue, now that we've been with Kid's First for 2+ years. Kid's First has been…read moremy #1 choice for daycare for my three children (ages 3y, 18m, and expected newborn). I consider them part of our family and value their role in my children's lives. Every single teacher in the center knows and interacts with my children lovingly and as if they were their own. Management and teachers have always been professional, responsive, and considerate. Procare is used to provide updates and photos on their daily activities, and funny stories/info on their days are also shared during pick-up/drop-off, always keeping me - and even Grammy - involved. Communication lines are always open and parent-teacher conferences are offered regularly. Activities indoors and outdoors are plentiful, allowing my kids to burn their massive amounts of energy. Meals are kid-friendly while meeting and exceeding State standards for healthy meal plans. Any concerns are resolved promptly. I've never had to question the safety - physical, emotional, or otherwise - of my children while in their care, and any incidents between children are well-documented and handled appropriately. The facility is clean and maintained, providing a sanitary environment. Teachers are trained regularly, and turnover is infrequent (all but maybe two have been with the center for 1y+). In the time my kids have attended, we've seen many wonderful updates, from the installation of security cameras and complete remodels of rooms to new playground equipment and strollers for walks. In short, my kids are happy, well-taken care of, and the dedication and commitment of management and teachers to each other, to the children, and to the facility is clear to see. Thank you Miss Katie, Miss Ann, and staff for providing quality care - We could not ask for better!

Do NOT take your kids here!! My daughter went fora month and had a horrible rash the entire time…read moreand they constantly called me to have me come pick her up for a "fever" and I would leave work to go get her and she would be perfectly fine. They once tried to convince me she had chicken pox (site definitely didn't) just so they could have one less kid to supervise. She was only 1! In one month, they called me 8 times to come get her. And I finally asked the owner how they got paid and whether the child is there for 1 hour or 8 hours, they charge for the full day, so the staff was getting their full pay and then just sending kids home! It was AWFUL.

This is the only preschool/daycare I'd consider sending my kids to! All safety guidelines are…read morefollowed to a t. The administrators and teachers have a real focus on helping kids to learn and develop independence at an age-appropriate level. e Each kid's needs are met. It's the best place for group care!

My kids have been coming here for years, and they love it. It is always clean. The same teachers…read morewho watched my 12-year-old when he was an infant are still there. It says a lot about a company if they can keep their staff longer than a year. They feel like an extended version of my own family. The founders are always coming up with fun ideas involving family engagement. Their preschool program they have is amazing. They have laid wonderful foundations for all my children to be able to read. They have been the best daycare I have ever taken my children to.

I work here, so I can't say I'm not biased, but I absolutely love this daycare. The kids are all so…read moreloving, and the staff is very caring and knows what they are doing. The hours are 6 AM to 6 PM Monday-Friday, closed weekends & major holidays. Kids are given breakfast at 7:30, Lunch at 11, and a snack at 2 PM. Teachers follow a curriculum to provide kids with art projects, learning, and outdoor play. All teachers are CPR/First Aid certified, have their food handlers, as well as have been background checked. Kids are kept a close eye on as well as engaged with individually to meet their own personal goals and unlock their potential. Great learning experience, and the bonds the teachers share with the children are so special!