Romi has been going from time to time since he was 18 months old. he calls it "Jardin"While for us is more like a Saturday playdate , it covers our needs. On demand drop off for us is perfect and we can accommodate our needs . read more

I love this place and I definitely recommend it. They have so many childcare options you are bound to find something that works for you. The on demand drop-in option is the perfect solution for us because we're not ready yet for full time child care and the part time options don't work for our schedules. I scheduled a tour and Lupe showed me around. She was very friendly and so is the rest of the staff. The place is bright and clean and there's an outside playground with a garden. They have a no shoe policy in the classrooms which I love because that's also our policy at home too. We bought a membership and a package and so far our 22 month old likes it. read more

The best place that I could've find. My son loves to go every morning, there are everything is new and upgraded, clean, the stuff is super friendly and nice. I feel safe there. I know my son is enjoying to be there and happy. I have peace while he is playing read more

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they scam me I bought 100hours 1years ago I didn't use all the hours and now they ask 150dollars to use the rest of the hours that I already paid . we can not discus with the manager she care only about your money read more

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I deeply loved my experience with Stop & Play. The energy of the space feels so right since the moment you arrive. Priscylla was amazing!!! Loved her smile, her friendliness and her ability to make you feel at ease with my first drop-in. The next days it was the same, she knew my son's name, she spoke about his experience there and how did he do, what he enjoyed, etc. The place looks so beautiful, modern, clean, and it was so much fun for my baby, he started calling it "parque" (park), asking for it every morning. Calling your school a park, is always a good thing!!!! :). Thank you Stop & Play for creating this space based also in the comfort of the parents. It was so needed, specially when there are holidays or days one cannot have the child at home. Can't wait to go there very soon! Me kid arrived happy and excited, full of energy and excitement. Priceless!!! read more

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My 3year old daughter loved this place the minute she walked in! Friendly staff,great educators and excellent program for my toddler,Andreea! It's a clean facility with attentive employees who makes the little ones happy offering a great structure and education! Strongly recommended! Claudia at the front desk has always the best welcoming smile for everyone! read more

Stop & Play - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Miami, Florida

I am so disappointed to be writing this review and have tried multiple times over the years to communicate with the owner, Marlo to try to get this issue resolved. Months before they even opened to the public, I attended an open house because a trusted friend & follow business woman/educator told me about the place that would be opening. I loved the idea and wanted to support a mother/homeschooler owned business, plus I figured it could help me when I needed childcare for my own business. So they had an initial deal for people who were pre-purchasing to buy hours without needing to buy a membership. They were not even opening for at least a couple months after that. After they opened, I was not even able to take my child there before the pandemic hit and everything shut down. My own business in the event industry was put on hold for a full year & trickled back after that. I no longer needed childcare, nor felt comfortable leaving my child anywhere due to the pandemic. So I reached out to Marlo to ask for a refund. She told me they do not offer refunds, but my hours would not expire, and I could use them whenever I felt comfortable again. I was disappointed with this response because even if their policy is no refunds, this was an unprecedented situation that no one could have predicted. I had personally refunded unused services to my own clients (even though my contract would have allowed me to keep their money) because I felt it was best business practice. Yet I understood that they were barely getting their business started and accepted that they probably couldn't afford to refund people at that point. So a couple months ago, I saw that they had classes going on that were something I would put my son in, even though I still didn't need childcare. I wrote to ask if I could use those hours that were not supposed to expire for the classes. I was told by Marlo that not only was it an extra cost to do classes, but that I would have to produce my paperwork from 2019 and purchase a membership in order to use the hours I had paid for back then. I thought for sure she must be forgetting the deal that was offered, so I emailed her a couple more times to remind her that no membership was required when I purchased the hours, plus I sent verification of purchase. I could not believe that a fellow mother business owner essentially stole $170 from me, telling me I cannot use the unused hours I purchased unless I purchase a membership at $150! But at least I'm glad I didn't leave my child with a person who thinks it is ethical to do this. read more

My non English speaking kids really enjoyed their time here, and were always looking forward for the next time they'd get to go and do some art! . I love the place for when you need a safe and fun place to take the kids while you run some errands . BIGGEST PLUS : no need to make reservations! read more

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Stop&play is amazing!! My son loves it very much, he never wants to leave when I come to pick him up! Teachers who work there truly love children and I am always at peace because I know they will take very good care of my son! What I also love is that there are a lot of options, you can leave your child for a full day, half a day morning or afternoon or you can buy package of hours and only pay for the hours your child attends!! I am very happy with Stop and Play and always recommend it to all my friends! read more

For Parents: trustworthy staff in a safe and clean environment. For children: a magical oasis where their curiousity is fostered. We love you Stop and Play! read more

Its with a heavy heart that I leave this review... I really wanted to love this place and I've had plans to take my child here since they first opened. I feel like informed consent is our human right and if I was a parent leaving my child here I would want to know. This facility is right under a 5g tower and the emf it is emitting is WELL above the safe range. Ive made an attempt to speak with the owner Marlo about this and she did not want to hear it and hung up on me.. before hanging up she told me 1. She wasn't even sure its a 5g tower (it is) 2. She was informed it was safe because the building is "under an umbrella" and its people who are 1mile away that get the most radiation (this is extremely false, my meter showed other wise and the tower it self has signs warning of the radiation it emits telling people to keep their distance) 3. That its impossible to avoid 5g radiation in the city (also false I never get readings higher then a 3mW/m² in my apartment and I live in the city of sunny isles beach. A reading under 1mW/m² is considered safe range and althoughI agree that readings consistently under that range are nearly impossible in the city, readings of 18mW/m² or above are excessively high) I tried to explain that I had an emf meter but she cut me off and hung up. I wanted to see if she would but open to discuss how mitigate this, not for my child, as I would never let them stay for hours at a place this close to a tower, but for all those babies who are there day in and day out.. if possible she should find a new location. Those kids deserve better. I will add photos of the reading from my meter. Its the best on the market. The numbers at some points were so high it peeked and it was unreadable.. the owner is clearly more concerned with keeping her business going then the safety of the precious little ones she cares for. Truly heart breaking. read more

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I give Stop & Play 5 stars because my children have the most amazing experience when they are there. We use Stop & Play every few weeks and sometimes weekly for our kids. As a full-time entrepreneur, I love the flexibility they provide through being a drop-in facility. And my husband and I use it for date nights occasionally as well. Stop & Play has the most kind, loving, caring, compassionate staff who I can tell have had a great deal of experience working with children. The toys and activities there are state of the art, and as someone who has worked in education before, I know that the activities they do with the children they serve are priceless for children's social, emotional, and physical development. They have Montessori toys and activities, and use wonderful approaches to teaching, learning, and developing the children they serve. And most importantly, my children love, love, love Stop & Play and talk about Stop & Play maybe weekly :) read more

We love this place so much, we been taking our Sin there for couple of years and I couldn't been more happy with the Hard Work and dedication of all Staff with our son. Thank you Stop and Play we love you so much . read more

This facility is new and clean. It's a life saver for me when I have to drop off my children and have an urgent errand to run. The staff is friendly and courteous, and when I pick up my children they are happy. read more

Wonder place, great staff, my child loves this place! The date night option is a blessing.

My two kids attend stop and play they LOVED IT the teachers and staff are great !!! The place is very clean i highly recommended congrats stop and play read more

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Our family is very happy with Stop & Play and how they work, specially my daughter. She really is enjoying every time there, all activities, songs, playing and learning. We like the possibilities they provide us with flexible schedules and hours. read more

Stop and Play is a nothing short of amazing! As a mom of a homeschooler, it works perfectly if I need to drop off for a few hours on last minute notice. I also work weekends - so having availability on a Saturday is a must for me! Everyone is so kind, the owners are great, and my child loves it! They're always doing fun activities and learning. It is a comfortable, clean environment and super organized. Not sure what I would do without them! Try it out, you won't regret it! read more

I love this place! It's very convenient that they have a "drop in option" and my kids love playing there. I have been taking them almost every week for over a year. I don't know what o would do without them! The teachers are so sweet read more

Our nearly two year old son has been attending Stop & Play for a few months now, and he has an incredible time each day. Not only does he enjoy the learn-through-play environment, but he loves the staff members! When I pick him up he always waves goodbye and blows kisses to the team, this is a testament to the love they share, and the abundant space they create. If you're on the fence, give it a shot--drop your babe off for an hour, go and have a delicious mint lemonade at Miami Squeeze, and at pickup you will more than likely see your kid's face lit up from all the excitement experienced at Stop & Play. I Love what this team stands for. Thank you for developing a one of a kind service for families. read more

Is the best place i found for my kids, my daughter is 3 yo and she is going to stop and play since march 2020, everything is so clean and careful, i feel so secure when i leave her there. 100 % recommend!! The place is clean, safe, good teacher, and pk academic level is perfect. Love this place read more

I never felt more confidence to leave my daughter in a place that is not home. This place is definitely is a home for my little girl and for me. The director and the staff are so welcoming and I will always be thankful to found this places. :) read more

I'm sorry to say each and every time my grandson has gone to Stop and Play Aventura he has gotten sick and he has attended less than 10 times. Most recently he got a bad stomach virus that we have all contracted now and lasts for several days. His last Stop and Play visit he got a staph infection and had to go to his pediatrician twice, developed blisters on his fingers and toes and ran a high temp and was placed on a 2 week antibiotic regimen. The other times were colds and this is a very healthy child! I quite understand that children develop immunity by exposure but THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE . I hope that Stop and Play will institute better cleaning and sanitizing habits including toys, counter tops, climbing equipment, and anything else the children touch. I worked in a daycare facility many years ago and understand the importance of sanitization and cleanliness. Im sure we are not the only family you are infecting or affecting . My children attended private parent owned and managed pre schools through Kindergarten and I am in full support of these programs. You simply need to clean up your act and not subject these children to getting sick every time they walk In your front door. read more

Most loving beautiful environment. Amazing place to bring your children. You will love everything about it. So creative and everyone is so sweet. read more

Love, love, love this place. It is exactly what our community needed. The teachers are patient, engaging, and all around phenomenal. The activities done each day are well thought-out and incredibly educational. Each day I pick up my son, I'm amazed by all the fun activities he embarks on. I've seen him change so much since starting Stop and Play. His creativity has soared! read more

After a long time touring preschools, we finally found Stop and Play and we knew right away it would be the perfect fit for our son. Having educators in our family ourselves, we wanted to find a preschool that not only helped our child grow socially and emotionally, but that would also challenge him academically and develop additional skills. Stop and Play provides an engaging and balanced curriculum that includes art, music, outdoors playing, reading, and more. The staff is one of kind, and they always make sure to keep an open communication and let us know what are the plans for the week, the semester, and the year ahead. Every day my son gets back home telling me how amazing his day was, and it is great to know he is growing and learning in an environment where the teachers plan pedagogic activities that are fun and make him happy! S&P nurtures our son with so much love and affection! The teachers are like none other I have ever encountered so loving, caring, patient and dedicated. They truly embrace your child with open arms!!! There is no other place I would entrust my child to. read more

Great pre school ! My daughter is so happy here she's learning so much and having the best time! Teachers are amazing and special shout out to Claudia! Your dedication to the stop and play and children is so special! Thank you to everyone at the Stop and play for everything you do for the education and very special care of our children! read more

We had been looking for a place to bring our daughter after the first school we enrolled her in did not work out for us. It was in the middle of the semester, so finding another school that was not already full was proving difficult. Yet my daughter kept asking to go to school, and it was honestly breaking my heart not to somewhere to bring her. So then I came across the Stop & Play. I brought her here to test it out, and I have not stopped bringing here ever since. She absolutely loves coming here. Even when we were away for the holidays, she was asking to come to Stop & Play. That was a big deal for me, because I wanted my daughter to have positive experiences in an educational environment. The kids do a lot of play-based learning activities, as well as having time in the playground to get the energy out. The staff is warm and welcoming, and helpful in explaining the various packages and options they offer. Online you can find some extracurricular programs that they offer like Self-defense and Ballet, which I think is absolutely awesome, and am hoping to explore more in the future. All told, I have had an incredible experience with them. read more

I would like to preface this by saying that I never leave bad reviews for companies and so it is only because I had an exceptionally poor experience that I am taking the time to say that I unequivocally DO NOT recommend Stop and Play Daycare. I did the free one hour and despite arriving and seeing my daughter alone at pick up with not engagement from staff or other students I told myself that it will take some time for her to ease back in because she is 3 and hasn't been to daycare in quite some time. So when a space opened up in their Morning Out Program I was beyond thrilled to enroll her. As a lawyer I thoroughly read through all the polices and despite the two week penalty clause (for me amounting to $235) if you have to withdraw your child without 30 days notice I was okay with it. I paid the $100 registration fee and the prorated amount of $47.50 for the last two days of August. Then my daughter started the program the following Friday. I called and checked on her once throughout the 4 hour morning and was assured that even though she cried a little that she was okay and having a good time. When I picked her up I followed up again with her teacher and asked how her day went. The response was exactly the same as the front desk had reported. Then when I put her in the car I noticed a small scratch on her face that was not there when I dropped her off. Initially I didn't think anything of it but a few hours later when my daughter heard her sister crying she used de-escalation language that I know was new for her. So at that point I decided to reach out to the daycare. I called in and spoke to Marlo who informed me as soon as I asked about what happened to Brooklyn that she did not know what happened to Brooklyn but that the teacher informed her that I needed to cut her nails because my daughter scratched another child. There was no empathy or sympathy or regard for my daughter at all. The fact that I was not notified of my daughter scratching another child until I called to inquire about a scratch on her face was upsetting. Marlo followed up with me to notify me that another child had been scratched on their stomach and that when their mom called she communicated in the same fashion that things happen and they cant see everything. As a former school teacher, myself I tend to understand this perspective but the complete lack of empathy and direct blaming of my child at the same moment I called to inquire about her well being was problematic for me. So I withdrew her immediately, and followed up in writing. Then today (September 1, 2021) my card was charged the FULL amount of tuition ($475 for two mornings). When I called about it the front desk person condescendingly notified me that Marlo told me I would still be charged. When I informed her I was charged the wrong amount she responded, as if she did not believe me, and said she would investigate. When I called back to follow up I was again condescendingly told that she would do what she can and was not sure when, if even today, it would be resolved. Now I have come to terms with the fact that I am essentially paying $400 for 4 hours of daycare. But to now have to deal with this after over the phone and in writing making it very clear that we would not be returning and to be treated so poorly by staff is infuriating. Both when I called to ask about my daughter and when I called about my partial refund. I would not recommend this program at all. read more