Mixed feelings about this school. It seemed great, my daughter (3 yrs old) loved going here. She was enrolled for about 4-5 months until i removed her due to the over-use of TV. They are put in front of the tv multiple times a day, which is not what i was told they do. When i brought it up to the admin, they said "what would you like for her to do instead while the other kids are watching tv?" Which could possibly have my child feeling excluded and distant, i wasn't ok with their problem solving. There is so much to do for a wind down or transitional time for one activity to another. For an example: puzzles, books, audiobooks, coloring, etc.. I have worked in daycare/preschools before and never seen TV used as an activity, especially not multiple times throughout the day. Also, the only way i found out about this was from me looking into the provided camera system (i wouldn't have ever known what was actually going on at school if not). It made me feel uncomfortable because 1) I'm paying for education and socializing not a TV pacifier and 2) we are selective/strict on screen time and what shows are being consumed. They tried to cover it up and say it's only their zoo phonics program but they lied because my child says different. She was coming home talking about tv shows we never shown to her such as Mickey Roadsters. They literally have TVs in every single room except the cafeteria and playground..
Now, the major positive i can say is my child was super excited to go everyday. She did learn her ABC phonics while there which I'm happy about. I know there is learning done but i wish the day wasn't focused around the TV. read more
