WARNING: POLICE AND DCF INVESTIGATION NECESSARY…read more UNENROLLED AFTER 2 WEEKS! My 2.5 yr old in the class with Mrs Stephanie and Mrs Sandra, was assaulted and left with four finger prints, welts and a bleeding imprint of an adults nail in his neck. His best assertation to what happened (very well spoken almost 3yr old) was the teacher did it. When asked how it happened, he said he was being "mean" and the teacher went like this (motioning someone snatching his neck) When I picked him up, he normally runs over to me happy.... NOT ON AUG 2 2022. HE INSTANTLY started bawling when he saw me, and when I picked him up I asked Mrs Sandra what happened... Her story was he had been scratching his neck all day and she tried to wipe it. (I INSTANTLY DIDNT BELIEVE THAT STORY AS I HAVE SEEN HER BE ROUGH WITH HIM OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS ON CAMERA AND I KNOW MY SON DOESNT SCRATCH HIS NECK TILL IT BLEEDS) Then I asked Mrs Stephanie, his head teacher, and her story was he fell in the bathroom with some boys rough playing earlier in the day (MIND YOU THAT IS BS AS THE WELTS AND SWELLING SUBSIDED AROUND 7pm SO YOU KNOW IT WAS FRESH FROM 4:30-5:10 BEFORE PICKUP) NEITHER TEACHER REPORTED ANY INJURIES TO ADMIN OR PARENT. I then came in AUG 3, to talk with JODY MILLER, one of the Directors, and the administration had no clue as to what happened. This incident was still undocumented after 3 attempts from parents both me and my wife to get to the bottom of this THE DAY BEFORE. After telling JODY MILLER about this scenario, she went to "TALK WITH HER BOSS" for a good 10 Min (LEAVING ME IN OFFICE), and came back with Mrs Stephanie's report from "4:30" yesterday. This report was written defensively in about 5 min while I was there. It was not signed and acknowledged by the director, and it was not given to me until I came and threatened DCF action. 3 Different stories from 3 different ADULTS!!!! WOW Talk about sweeping some shady shit under the rug AND STILL NOT DOCUMENTING ANY OF IT!!!!!!!! DISGUSTED AND APPALED EVEN IF THE TEACHERS WERE TELLING THE TRUTH IT WAS HANDLED INAPPROPRIATELY ALL THE WAY AROUND!!! ALL OF THIS MYSTERIOUSLY UNREPORTED DRAMA HAPPENED IN THE BATHROOM ***OFF CAMERA*** DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. PICS INCLUDED

So when my daughter first started there I was a little hesitant because there were a couple of…read moreincidents that occurred that I wasn't too happy with , however , the director did address them and that showed us that she means business about her kids . My daughter has to stop by her office and has to say hi every morning and bye every time we leave ! As a parent, seeing these kinds of interactions makes me feel like she's in good hands. My daughter has been there a few months now and haven't had any issues since and especially now in her new grade level. Although we know Leila adored her previous teacher (she always stops by her old classroom door, lol) We LOVE Ms. Stephanie and I believe its Ms. Sandra , I feel like my daughter is thriving and learning SO much. She comes home and says new things like every day. She's always super excited to go to school and you can tell that these teachers really love what they do but also love their kids. My daughter was pee accident free by like literally day 3 , and we tried for so long and couldn't do it, idk where we went wrong ! The school has cameras , and you can always see how the teachers are interacting with the kids, its awesome to watch. I highly recommend kiddie academy. As far as price , its pretty much the same no matter where you go in the area. 2 snacks and a lunch is included so thats nice !

As the school year comes to an end, I have nothing but amazing things to say about with school. It…read moreexceeded all my expectations. As a first time mom finding this school for my 3 year old was a blessing. He has learned so much in one year, and all thanks to Mr. Jo. She is an angel on this earth, her patience and love for the kids is a virtue. My son loves to go to school, because of Mrs. Jo. She creates a nurturing environment for the kids. All of the staff at the learning nest is exceptional. Laurie and Cynthia are amazing they always great you with a smile and answer all your questions. I always felt my son was safe and in good hands here. Staff has been working there for 10+ years. Communication amongst staff members is great. The building and location is beautiful and so clean. I love the drop off and pick up process. They do fun activities with the kids. You cannot go wrong with this preschool! The Cavalie Family

Picking the right school/care for our 2yr old was such a difficult process. We wanted her to be…read moresomewhere that was engaging and nurturing. We knew she was ready for more than we could offer at home. So we wanted to make sure she was in an environment of learning, creativity and top notch care. After touring many schools and montessoris in our area, we finally got an appointment at DPK. We were so pleased from the moment we pulled up into the parking lot. The school is in a beautiful and lush area, with so many trees and beautiful greenery. No heavy traffic or too many buildings around. Everything was super clean and NEW! We were greeted by Ms. Laurie the school Director, who also gave us our tour. She was sweet, energetic and funny. The school has been completely remodeled . All the class rooms are New and immaculate. It's not too big, which we loved!! They had everything we were looking for. A music room, library, and great gym with all new kids equipment and toys. The class rooms were beautiful, organized and soooooo clean! They even had a Viewing Glass area, were we could stop by and peek into the class without the kids seeing us. This gave us so much peace of mind. We were also able to meet the teacher Ms. Sabrina, and speak with her about her experience and teaching philosophy. We knew right away we had found our School! Thankfully there was a spot available and we got our little one registered right away! After 4 months of going to DPK our kiddo has blossomed in so many ways! The growth is amazing to watch. She is talking so much and is always happy and excited to go to school. The entire DPK team is truly the BEST. They are caring, experienceed, and knowledgeable. They are always available to speak and give us feedback on how our little one is doing. Ms Laurie, Ms Cynthia, Ms Sabrina, Ms Gabby, these ladies are such a blessing! We am so happy we found this little Gem in Plantation!!!

A few of the teachers are violent with children behind the parent's backs. Specifically the 1-year…read moreold class. Teachers lie to parents and try to hide what they are doing to the children during the day.

Our son has been attending KAP (Kids At Play daycare) since he turned 1 (he is about to turn 3). We…read morecannot say enough nice things about this school and the staff. Everyone is so loving, respectful, and caring of the parents and children that it truly has a family feel to it. It makes us feel so at ease knowing that our son spends so much of his time there. We know that he is surrounded by other adults that love him. Unlike other daycares we visited in the area, the staff at KAP has been around a long long time; an indication of a happy place to be. This is especially important for parents and their kids as a strong bond is required with caregivers. He has also flourished in language, motor skills, and manners/respect. He is one smart little boy and communicates so well! We know this is largely in part to the attentiveness of the teachers and the activities they all do with the kids. Not once have I ever walked in and seen the kids unattended or any teachers on their phones. Not one single time. I am so happy and thankful to have found this spot and actually have 3 friends who enrolled their kids in the school as well, and also love it. I plan on putting my daughter in this center once she is of age as well :)

We loved every single thing about this school. Thank you guys very very much! Even through out the…read moreCOVID "era" the ride was smooth and organized. I felt, that my kid is safe, engaged and also very well prepared for kindergarten. Thank you

Great place for infants and kids. I placed my daughter here when she was 6 months old. They were…read morevery attentive and treated my daughter as their own. They were amazing in helping my daughter slowly transition from the infant room to the toddler room. They are helpful in making sure children are hitting their milestones in their personal growth and education. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

ELC Plantation has been so good for our 4 year old! He has gone there two years now and I don't…read morehave anything negative to say about the facilities or staff. Ms. Zee and Ms Kim make you feel welcome every morning and I can feel the care and love that teachers and staff have for the kids. Facilities are inspiring for learning and playing and they are kept clean. Highly recommend!

my kids love it here. it's a good place for summer camp. five stars for sure lol butread more

My son has been attending for 6 months now and he absolutely loves it! Ms Lovely and all the…read moreteachers make sure all of my child's needs are met. I love the daily updates and pictures I receive throughout the day on the KinderCare App. It makes me smile knowing my child is involved cognitively and socially.

The staff are excellent and so helpful, it's a relief knowing our kids are in such good handsread more

if i could give this review 0 stars, i absolutely would. i graduated 10 years ago (class of 2016)…read moreso i'm not sure how things work now but as someone who attended 1st through 8th grade, i can honestly and truly say none of the teachers i had (except for a few) were nice. many of them had rude, nasty attitudes and they were absolutely not interested in trying to help or educate students instead they would yell, belittle and humiliate you in front of the whole class. i came home in tears most days from how i was treated at that school and to this day i'm still traumatized from my time there. please do not send your kids here.

All 3 of our children have attended this school all the way through, and it is one of the best…read moreparenting decisions we have ever made. Highly recommend.

Rude person whom ever answers the telephone. tells you the my are fully booked and to call again in…read morea month or 2. Also 275 per kid weekly.

Parents, be aware! I withdrew my daughter from the school because I was concerned for her safety…read more She attended 3 months and during that time I witnessed: rough handling of children (jerking by one arm, forcing a child to seat on a chair)  emotional abuse (extended ignoring of a child: he was restrained in a chair and eating alone in a corner of the classroom. When he finished eating, he stayed there playing with the food and the plate for an hour at least. Nobody approached him and asked if he was ok or ready to come back to the class) inappropriate discipline techniques (active play was withheld from a child for more than an hour) inadequate sanitary conditions (not disinfecting diaper changing surface after each use, very dirty garbage can, children with dirty hands and face every day, no paper towel and toilet paper available in several instances). I discussed these issues with the director, Ms Agudelo, who said the children who were being disciplined this way were "special" kids. That's not an excuse for mistreatment and abuse! Ms Misty (the two-year-olds teacher) even did these things in front of me and other parents. I can't imagine what they do to the kids when parents are not there. I am also a teacher and I trusted her and Kindercare in Plantation to take care of my 2 year-old daughter. Please, take your child elsewhere!

I totally recommend this VPK Preschool program!!…read more I LOVE how one on one they are with the students. There's two classrooms. The parents are as much or as little involved in helping as you want. Lots and lots of cuteness. I love how they learn about Jesus and God. In a way that they can understand!! My daughter loves it here and wants to be here all the time. The Preschool Directors name is Mrs. Pacini If these teachers next year they are the greatest Ms. Darcy and Ms. Sophie. I love the whole atmosphere and trust me your children will too

Our son Jack has been part of the Montessori Institute of Broward community since he was two years…read moreold, and it has been an incredible experience for our family. The school truly nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in its students. Over the years we've watched Jack grow not only academically but also personally, developing strong communication skills, responsibility, and a genuine love of learning. One of the most special opportunities recently was his participation in the MMUN (Montessori Model United Nations) conference in New York. Seeing students represent their schools and countries on an international stage at such a young age speaks volumes about the quality of education and encouragement they receive at Montessori Institute of Broward. The leadership at the school is exceptional. Ms. E, the principal, creates a warm, supportive environment where students feel valued and inspired. She truly leads with heart and vision. Jack's Grade 4 teacher, Ms. Kay, has also been outstanding--patient, dedicated, and deeply invested in her students' growth. She challenges them academically while also nurturing their confidence and character. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a thoughtful and inspiring school community. Montessori Institute of Broward has played a huge role in shaping Jack into the curious, confident young person he is becoming. Luke aged 5 is also thriving at MIB and i cant wait to see how he progresses.

My two boys have been attending MIB for almost two years. I must say that enrolling them here was…read morethe best decision that I could have made for my children. I have seen so much positive growth academically, which I completely expected in this Montessori environment. What I did not expect was that my boys would gain so much independence and self-confidence. The teachers at this school work very diligently at empowering the children to work independently. All of the teachers are very committed to their students and to keeping the parents informed about their childrens' progress. If you are a parent that desires to be involved with what goes on at school, this is the place for you. There are a number of parent driven committee's that welcome parent's to donate their time and talents to the betterment of the school. MIB also conducts several informational workshops for parents so that we have the opportunity to see how the montessori process works and to ask questions about this learning method. I could go on and on about how wonderful this school is and how much my children love it here!