I have never felt so compelled to leave a review. Let me give you a clear picture of how this…read moreschool operates. I reached out on a Monday about availability. The owner and director, Kailee, promptly replied with enthusiasm, telling me multiple spots were available for my child's age group. Great news, right? We toured the school on Wednesday. Kailee greeted us, led us to her office, and began her sales pitch: teacher-student ratios, art shows, the "extras" they offer. Not once did she mention teacher names, qualifications, or experience--things any parent would want to know. When I asked about staff education or degrees, she had no clear answer. "I think one might have a master's degree," she said vaguely. When I asked about handling challenging behaviors or redirection policies, again, no clear answer. For someone running a school, that was alarming. The tour itself? Fine. Saw a dirty fishtank. Typical corporate franchise feel. Nothing special. She handed me paperwork, explained the enrollment steps, and told me all I needed to do was register if I wanted the spot. So Thursday, I did exactly that. I got the doctor's forms, submitted everything, and checked off her entire list. Then Friday morning, I receive an automated message saying I'm on a waiting list. Confused, I email Kailee for clarification. That's when she replies: "Hi Charlotte, It was such a pleasure meeting your family & sweet CHILD. I loved watching her excitement for the learning space. We'd love to have her join our school community! Unfortunately I was mistaken about the Tuesday/Thursday space when you toured- I have a space in the Older 2s class, but CHILD is just a bit too young for this age group & would go into the young 2s instead. The Mon/Wed space filled right before you registered by a family that toured earlier in the week & completed their registration just before yours. I'm so sorry that the space is no longer available as it was when you toured." No apology for the bait-and-switch. No professional courtesy to call me when she knew the spot was gone--just excuses in an email I had to initiate. So not only did it take her days to "realize" my daughter's actual age--even though I gave her birthday in the very first email--but I'm also supposed to believe someone conveniently toured and registered before me? Here's the truth: If you want transparency, if you care about teacher qualifications, behavior policies, or basic honesty, look elsewhere. The GOOD news: Fort Mill has plenty of ABC Quality Rated schools, where teacher qualifications, safety standards, and curriculum quality are regularly evaluated. This school is not one of them. Save yourself the time, stress, and disappointment. The director avoids accountability, doesn't answer calls, and communication here is minimal at best. TL;DR: This place will sell you frills, avoid your real questions, and then pull the rug out from under you. Warmly, Someone who actually wants a safe, quality environment for their child--not just a place to drop them off without standards or oversight. :)

Our child was born right before COVID, we didn't take him to a lot of places his first year. He…read moredidn't go to school until TK. We were afraid how he would interact around other students. He was very quiet and to himself. We were on a waitlist for Oakcrest, then a friend of ours recommended Ivybrook and their half day program. We took our son on the tour and fell in love. His eyes brighten and he was so happy. The registration was seemless. Kailee was very professional and answered all my questions and concerns. Our son is much more talkative, less shy, and plays very well with other children. His first day of school, he asked me to turn around and take him back. The staff is super attentive to him. If there were any issues or concerns in the classroom, they were handled immediately with care. He's learned so much here at Ivybrook, the only thing we regret is not taking him here sooner. We've noticed how much our son has grown, how well he speaks, how much he enjoys school and we love every bit of it.

So far, our time at Lakeshore has been stellar. We live on the Peninsula so the location is…read moreawesome. We aren't members of the church and aren't particularly religious but the curriculum (while Christ centered) isn't rammed down your throat. It's a small school with smal classes and all of the faculty seem to genuinely care about the kids and the community. Since the space is so small and their reputation is good, I'd recommend registering as soon as you can. We were wait listed for a short time before availability popped up.

We had a wonderful experience with this after-school daycare program. The staff has always been…read morecaring, attentive, and supportive of my son. highly recommended

As a first-time mom, putting two kids in daycare was terrifying for me. I didn't know what to…read moreexpect, but Kids R Kids made the transition so smooth that all my worries slowly disappeared. From the very beginning, I knew my babies were safe, loved, and genuinely cared for. Life took an unexpected turn when I lost my job, and I was so scared of what that would mean for my kids and their daycare. I had no idea how I was going to pay my balance--but in a moment that still brings me to tears, a silent partner stepped in and paid it all. Because of that kindness, my children were able to stay in the place they love and feel comfortable. I can't thank the Kids R Kids staff and teachers enough for treating Iyla and Jonathan like they were their own. The love, patience, and care you show every single day means more than you'll ever know. You didn't just care for my kids--you supported me during one of the hardest moments of my life. I will forever be grateful.

We had our 3 year old in their preschool. We felt the expectations they had were not age…read moreappropriate. He was expected to sit still quite a bit and when he didn't, a hand stamp was withheld. He started to show signs of stress (putting his hands over his ears) so we felt it best to remove him.

My kids have been attending this summer camp for years. I love that they continue to learn through…read morethe summer and don't even know it. The field trips match the theme for the week and have a matching educational component to it. My daughter looks forward to going every week.

My son and daughter have been going to BE for a few years now and they love it! They do the after…read moreschool program and summer camps. They enjoy the enrichment, crafts, field trips, and playing with their friends. The staff is amazing and always quick to respond with any questions I have. I would recommend this to anyone looking for after school care or summer camps. And the parents night out are great for me and my husband to have a date night!!

In response to a few reviews below…read more.. I couldn't imagine better care for my daughter. I was called one time because she developed a fever. When I arrived, the other kids had gone with the assistant teacher to recess and my daughter was in the classroom with the teacher. The lights were low and she was holding my daughter while my daughter laid her head on the teacher's shoulder. She was 3 at the time. Another time my daughter got stuck up in the top of the play structure because she was scared. Instead of telling her to come down or making her figure it out on her own, the teacher crawled to the top and carried her down. There's great care but also a wonderful balance of helping them to develop into independent little people. Also, regarding the TV comment...none of the classrooms have TVs. And I've never seen my daughter in front of a tv or an iPad. I used to pick her up after half day in a full day class and so I frequently observed what was going on and the way the teachers treated the kids. This place is superb. My daughter has been attending 3 1/2 days a week since August 2018. Since she started attending she has learned her ABCs, can count into the teens now (instead of just 5), can write her name, has gained so much confidence and has become very independent. I observed her going into the classroom one day at 3 years old and I was amazed at her independence. She put her book bag, lunch and water where it belonged, then changed her shoes, and sat down at her table to start "journaling". She also has gained confidence in making friends, in "reading" (makes up the stories from the pictures, but that's the first step), and in doing things on her own. This school isn't just about forcing concepts and learning, they develop the whole child from a Christian view, and I have seen my child develop all around. I couldn't ask for a better place!

They removed this review in google although I have the emails to show the communication with the…read moreowner. very sad with this school. Truly disappointed that Lisa the owner cares about the business but not about the well being of the kids. We had to unenrolled our son due to back to back incidents with the teachers . Despite the multiple complaints and opportunities that we gave the school they still didn't want to work with us with the unenrolling fee. We were forced to take our son out after many issues and he stating the he didn't want to be in the school anymore. Lisa deleted and added messages in the parents app as she pleased so the rude messages from the teachers will not appear. He was moved to his old class where he felt safe, but this was done after multiple incidents and we lost the trust in the school. One of the teachers in the afternoon class was rude to me and told me to lower my voice , and be quiet when I was telling my son to roll his mat to come outside. As an adult, the tone made me feel uncomfortable, as if I was being reprimanded. I can only imagine how a kid will feel if that teacher is talking to them in the same way she did to me. Lisa decided not to work with us and charge the full upcoming month just because we saw it is not safe for our son anymore. How can we keep our son in that environment? Will definitely raise this with best business bureau. Parents be aware the employee turnover is high and that says a lot!