This school is absolutely amazing! My son started at another daycare (one of those popular chain…read moreones), but had recently started having issues there. Discovery Zone was recommended to us by a friend, so we made the switch and couldn't be happier! The staff are experienced, knowledgeable, and truly care about the children. They also want to work with families to help ensure the kids thrive. My son really likes all of his teachers, and he especially loves Mrs. Maholy. I highly recommend this school.

Love and recommend this daycare!! Mrs. Cara is my daughters vpk teacher and She's patient, kind,…read moreand really makes a difference. Thanks for all that you do!

My child has been enrolled for over a year and we both love it. From the moment we walked in the…read morefacility was bright, clean, warm, and inviting. The staff is friendly and the kids enjoy the facility. Classrooms are spacious, teachers are engaged and there's a good balance of work and play. There's also a play village with an enclosed climbing structure, a climbing wall, a dance zone, make believe area and more! And the outside area is a large, secure play space that the kids just love. Special should out to VPK teachers Ms. Shiela and Ms. Dora for being amazing with the kids and supporting their growth and development while keeping things fun! Also, shout out to Latoria at the front desk!

Ms Hunsha is an extraordinary teacher with an obvious passion for inspiring young minds. My child…read moreis currently in her 1/2 day VPK class and it feels like she is taking a world learnings course daily. Ms. Hunsha has introduced so many cultures and ways of the world to every single student, which will surely benefit them as they continue their development. She is helping to cultivate acceptance, inclusion and positivity amongst the entire class. My husband and I also love the way that she nurtures each child and meets them where they are individually. Our soon to be 5 year old loves science and quite often gets to engage in fun and educational science experiments, tapping into an area of learning girls can sometimes be excluded from. Our daughter was already reading when she started VPK but, together, with Ms Hunsha we have see her reading level increase to that of a second grader. And to further reinforce what she is learning, Ms. Hunsha has her read to her classmates. That action alone is building confidence, how to present in front of others and a host of other important and necessary skills for a well rounded child and adult. Ms Hunsha creates an environment that is welcoming, enjoyable, curious and safe for students. She commands respect with a loving hand and they all absolutely adore her. I could go on and on about how wonderful we think she is and how much of a blessing she has been. Thank you Ms. Hunsha! Our family will forever be grateful to you and for the exciting world of learning that you have opened up for our baby!

I have trusted the staff at Creative World with my son since he was 12 weeks old. From day one, I…read morehave been completely impressed. I get daily updates and many pictures through the week. The teachers truly pay attention to the development of the children, which is so important to me. I had a teacher conference when my son was less than a year old to go over his developmental milestones and areas to work on! My mother is a retired speech and language pathologist who worked in the school system. She has always said how impressed she is at how engaged all of the children are no matter what time of day she is there. The level of interaction helps develop language, which she sees with my son at home. The amount of work they put into the children and their development is exemplary. From the front desk to the kitchen, everyone knows my son, not just his name, but they REALLY know him! Just this weekend, he could tell me animal sounds for animals I've never taught him about! Not only that, but he can understand and respond in English and Spanish, some of the Spanish I don't even know! At almost two, my son is happy and thriving. Being a working mother, it is hard to leave your baby every day. But, I know that he is in the great and capable hands of people that love him and are truly there to teach and inspire him and I couldn't ask for more!

Creative world in Avalon park was one of the worst mistakes I could have made. The management team…read morewas disrespectful and unprofessional. One of many prime examples could consist of: talking negatively about families behind their backs, or with other employees. The management team was also biased towards workers and students. You clearly could see favoritisms, and strong dislikes. One employee may get in trouble for being on their phone, while others get away with it day in and day out. One child may be targeted for a possible delay in development, while other children with severe behavioral troubles are overlooked, not given guidance to get the right help. Frustrations amongst the management team were often taken out on the employees which hindered their abilities to give the children the quality care they deserve. Creative world Avalon park is all about money. They enroll too many children at times, so they don't have to turn somebody away and lose out. Therefore that would lead to full rooms and sometimes being too short staffed, often resulting in the children having to be shuffled to a different room, leaving the kids with no stability. You may drop off in one room but that doesn't mean that's where a child stays all day. There was a child, way to young for a classroom, still on bottles, who had to sit at the table to have the bottle instead of being held, and having that one on one social interaction. This was all due to being over full in the proper room this child belonged in, and being shuffled to a higher aged room. Furthermore, what the parents ask or want is mostly a no go. Parents don't have a say if their child is on a bottle come a certain room, if their child still uses a pacifier or lovey, that all stops in certain rooms regardless of the parents want, or what comforts the child. Management was also lazy at times, not giving their full effort towards the daycares proper functioning. Examples could include: times passing by in the main lobby, where management was either on their phone, or sitting making beaded bracelets. Another example, even on extra short staffed days, it was far and few in between you'd pass by a classroom and see management step up and into a classroom to help it run a bit more smoothly. This daycare holds no value. The employees deserve a non toxic, supportive, stable environment and creative world Avalon park does not offer that. Children also deserve these same things and then some, in order to have the quality care they deserve, which is often hard to be fulfilled due to the treatment and emotions caused by management. The number of people that left creative world, or un-enrolled their children, is plentiful, and that is only the tip of the iceberg. I highly recommend looking further than the friendly smiles that greet you at the door when you walk into creative world Avalon park. There's better out there.

My 20 month old son has been going to First Step Kids Academy since he was 5 months old. He…read moreabsolutely loves going to school everyday. The teachers are all very friendly and seem to love all the children. He is learning so much and also Spanish, which I am ecstatic about. Also you can't beat their pricing!!

Mrs. Leidy and the infant teachers have been amazing with our little girl. Never easy leaving your…read more12 week old to go back to work but I know she is in loving hands and we feel comforted knowing that Mrs. Leidy has worked as a pediatric nurse. That is something that no other centers in our area can offer-- her medical background is invaluable to us! She has already given us great recommendations and goes above and beyond to make sure they are able to provide the best environment to help her grow into a happy and healthy little girl.

AE Waterford Lakes is the place where parents feel their kids are safe, happy, learn and play a…read morelot, eat healthy and never complain of getting bored. The teachers are wonderful people, knowledgeable, dedicated, always smiling and caring for each child like their own, it is a very nice environment for kids of all ages. Best place to have your child in, either during summer camps or daily, 100% recommending it to anyone who cares much about their kids

My family's experience with Amazing Explorers was deeply disappointing and unacceptable. Based on…read morewhat my husband, my son, and I personally experienced, I do not recommend this location. We had repeated concerns involving communication, professionalism, cleanliness, supervision, confidentiality, curriculum transparency, cultural awareness, and leadership. When we raised concerns, we were often met with dismissiveness, disrespect, defensiveness, and a lack of accountability. Owner Marcelo asked me, "What kind of mother are you?" because I had not brought a towel for my son. I found that cruel and inappropriate, especially while I was trying to understand why my child had been placed in another child's underwear. That was alarming, unsanitary, and deeply upsetting. Instead of receiving an immediate apology and explanation, I felt blamed. Marcelo also told me he was in Las Vegas and would address the matter when he returned. A serious concern involving a child's hygiene and care should not be delayed because an owner is traveling. In my experience, he appeared more concerned about me leaving a negative review than correcting what had happened. Kelsey promised to follow up with me regarding an important concern and never did. Her failure to respond made me feel that our concerns were not being taken seriously. Based on my experience, she showed the same lack of accountability I experienced from Marcelo. The current director, Aya, Mary, and regional director Mio were also extremely disappointing. In my opinion, all three need serious additional training in childcare administration, communication, professionalism, confidentiality, conflict resolution, and accountability. During one call, Mary told me she would hang up while my child was still physically inside the school. I did not yell, curse, insult anyone, or behave rudely. I was calmly asking questions about my son. Threatening to hang up on a calm parent while that parent's child is inside the facility is a serious problem. Parents should also not be denied information about the school's curriculum. Families have every right to know what their children are being taught and how the program is structured. Refusing to provide that information raises concerns about transparency. I was also disturbed by what appeared to be gossip involving parents and private family matters. Information allegedly shared about families made its way back to several mothers. Parents should be able to raise concerns without fearing that their private business will be discussed with others. My son was sent to school clean, neatly groomed, with freshly braided hair, clean clothing, and quality shoes. We spend hundreds of dollars each month making sure he has everything he needs. Yet I repeatedly picked him up extremely dirty, with food or other substances around his mouth and on his clothing. I understand children get messy, but there is a difference between normal play and failing to provide basic care after meals and activities. The cameras were unreliable, the playground lacked adequate equipment for an extended period, and I did not feel Black history or Black culture was meaningfully represented. After repeated disrespect, broken promises, poor communication, hygiene concerns, unreliable cameras, gossip, lack of curriculum transparency, and a complete loss of trust, my husband and I removed our son because the school was no longer a good fit for our family. The school may deny or dispute this review, but I would never invent something this serious. This is what my family experienced, and I have retained documentation relating to my concerns. Based solely on our personal experience, I do not recommend this place. Parents deserve honesty, professionalism, transparency, accountability, properly trained staff, and respectful communication. Most importantly, children deserve better.

Great school! I love the secure sign in when you first show up and the app lets you know how the…read morekids are doing during the day. They really care about the kids...and the facility in CLEAN!! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Our facility is always fully staffed. We provide healthy and nutritious meals to our children and…read moreour curriculum is taught by the best preschool teachers in town!

Just an update - since leaving this "private school" I have learned exactly how FAR behind at…read moreleast the 3rd grade curriculum was Ms Wanda was teaching. I brought forward the teachings and books to Education protocol and the current teachings are very behind. This is very disappointing but since we started here we did not know any better until leaving. Also, I should have listened to everyone encouraging us to leave since last year (see notes below) how deprived the kids are to be stationary at their one desk all day for Every class. No art class - No music class - No sports - No real playground - No library. They say hindsight is 20/20 and this has proven to show kids are left behind in curriculum and any real child enrichment with extracurricular activities. I wish I was more aware from day one. I Will never make a mistake to send any family child to a school like this in a strip mall where you actually have to turn sideways to maneuver around in their cubicle of a classroom the kids don't even have a real classroom per grade here Only room dividers cubicles. I have also learned your soliciting to have parents sign a safe feel paper" after we suffered almost two years of threats and bullying that you ignored and made no correction also in below comments. Again, more truth is coming out.

If I could give this Academy a better rating I would! This child care facility has become my…read moredaughters second home! Everyone from the Director Ms. Meralis and her Husband Ramon or "Mon" as my daughter calls him, down to the teachers like Xiomara, Andrea, and Sherry (just to name a few) have treated her with such kindness. She has developed and come a long way since being in this facility (16 mos) till now (3 yo). She loves it here and can't wait for the weekend to be over to learn and play with friends. Your kids will get a good education while getting tons of love and support. Everyone knows everyone and I always feel comfortable leaving my "little lady" here. Keep up the good work guys!!!!

My experience at OMBA has left me heart broken and hurt. I was dismayed by the treatment I received…read moreand had hoped my children would end the year with a positive .note, instead it ended abruptly. It has left us with a bitter feeling for me and my children. I am very disappointed I had a really bad experience In this school!!!

My kids have been attending this school for several years now. I am always blown away at the level…read moreof care and attention they put in to their students. My son's confidence is a prime example of that. He went from not speaking to anyone to knowing and speaking to just about everyone. Also, I don't always speak Spanish with my kids at home, and without having a lot of family around, it means a lot that they continue to learn the language and heritage while at school. What a blessing to have this type of school in the community!