LOVE it here. The environment is warm, loving, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member we've…read moreencountered has been kind, patient, and fully present. What stands out most is the sincerity. It doesn't feel transactional or like "just another school or daycare." It truly feels like a family. You can immediately tell that they care on a personal level about each child as a whole person. They have camera access for parents to check in during the day. It's super cute to see my child play and learn, while also giving me peace of mind. Knowing my child is both emotionally supported and physically safe is something I am so grateful for and feel incredibly confident in our choice.

I love this daycare, the best I have ever used and I have 3 children. My baby has been there since…read morehe was 6 months, almost a year Now and I can say all his caregivers have been amazing! specially Ms. Alicia and Ms. Gigi! I love them! I highly recommend this childcare! thanks for everything you do and for making me feel at peace while my child is there. Natalia Rodriguez

I liked kids choice academy when my son started back in October I had zero issues then come mid…read moreFebruary they decide to move teachers around without even notifying anyone and then I started getting phone calls about my son and his behavior. Then I get a phone call from the owner about how the teachers are terrified of my son a 4 year old child. Do not recommend. Also a side note on pro care they say they changed my sons diaper mind you he isn't even in diapers he wears underwear. Save your time and bring your child somewhere else!!!!!!

This review is for the Kids' Choice Academy on Washington Ave. I have had no experience with their…read moreoriginal location at the old Cardiff Circle. I send my two small children to this daycare 3 times a week. They have been going for almost a year now. They love this place . Sometimes they don't even want to leave when I pick them up. The staff is very friendly and my kids seem to like the teachers. This place has live video surveillance that you can access at any time to check on your kids. It is kind of a pain to use and access but it definitely adds peace of mind. The school has a little fenced in playground away from the street. The kids get to play outside when the weather is nice. They always have parties and events that the parents are invited too. The school is always very neat and clean. I used to take my kids to Kiddie Kastle on Tilton Rd which was a very disorganized dirty place. On top of that the teachers are mean to the children. WHAT EVER YOU DO, STAY AWAY FROM KIDDIE KASTLE. Overall my experience with Kids Choice Academy has been great. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new daycare. Only down side is they are closed on weekends.

Great service! We had to get a sitter last minute for a wedding and they set us up the day before…read more Sue was incredible with our little one and would definitely recommend to anyone by the New Jersey shore.

As a mom of three under six who travels regularly with our kids, I'm used to working with agencies…read morein different places. This was the first time that the owner of the agency refused to provide a last name/resume/address/credentials/phone number/ANY VERIFIABLE INFORMATION for the sitter up front. She seemed to take it personally that I didn't take her word for it that her referral was flawless. But again, as a mom of three kids who travels regularly - I've learned the value in validating and doing a basic google search of the person I'm hoping to leave three small children with. On Monday, the owner wrote to me, "XX will reach out with a blocked call to introduce herself, if you miss her call, no worries, she will be there for you all on Saturday." I politely asked for a last name and a phone number, such that I could speak to her in advance of her standing in front of me and my kids before I leave to go to a wedding for six hours. The owner replied telling me no, I could not have any of that information because, "XX is very well established in our organization." Then she tried to push me by saying that there's only one other agency in the area and its not insured in NJ and is so large. This was consistent with the level of professionalism we experienced. By Wednesday morning, I still hadn't heard from the sitter or been given anything that I could independently verify. I emailed the owner to tell her this wouldn't work out. Magically, the sitter calls me within minutes of me hitting send and is now willing to make an exception and share her phone number. By this point (four days before the event), we have made other arrangements with someone willing to let me Google them in advance. This agency's sitters may all be amazing. But I've never once been told by an agency (or a competent babysitter, for that matter) that I can't see a copy of a sitter's CPR certificate, identification, or dated background check. In this day and age, we just can't take the chance and go with a "trust me, I run an agency" approach. Particularly when other reviews of this agency here and elsewhere indicate there have been issues of sitters not showing up or not being professional. The owner texted me to tell me that she would still charge us the sitter referral fee because she DID make a placement and it was my choice to cancel her. She and I have a different opinion on what a placement is - mine isn't "here is the first name of a person." She can keep the $20 though - seems like they need it more than we do. UPDATE: 10/25/2019 1) To re-iterate, we did NOT hire a babysitter and this is a review of the agency's policies, not the babysitter herself, since we found a different babysitter before this agency's sitter called us. 2) To be clear, the owner did not literally say "trust me, I run an agency." Instead, she argued that I did not need to see any supporting documents about the sitter (including her last name, a dated background check, or her phone number) because, as she literally texted to me, "I vet the sitter so clients don't have to." In three states and in five sitter agencies, I have always been sent more information and/or supporting documents or we have chosen not to use that baby-sitting agency. 3) The owner asserts that the babysitter called me several times and just did not leave a message. I do not believe this is true. 4) After texting me "as soon as you remove your yelp statement i will be happy to refund our 20.00 fee for scheduling n canceling a sitter," she did go ahead and refund the fee. To be clear, I did not request this refund. 5) The owner has told me multiple times by text message that she is contacting an attorney "in reference to slander and disrupting business on false pretenses."

Awful. This daycare has a plethora of issues. Some of the biggest issues include poor management…read moreand incredibly high staff turnover. On multiple occasions they decided to close the school for "staff inservices" and notified the parents via email the morning of school closure with no prior notice. The teacher turnover is so high and we were never notified of staff coming and going. When I decided to take my child out to enroll into a better daycare they refused to refund my security deposit. My recommendation to any parent interested in enrolling their child into this daycare would be to search elsewhere. There are plenty of daycares within a five mile radius that would take better care of your children.

The best day care and preschool in the area. Wonderful director and staffs, clean, and neat…read moreenvironment. Parents are updated daily with the school's activities and programs. I would recommend this school to all parents.

I`m not sure where to start with this babysitting facility. There`s young girls running around…read morelistening to rap music and there considered your teachers. Yes young girls who never experienced anything like taking care of a child. The owner is a witch and talks down to you like she has a masters degree in early education. Surprise I`ve checked you out not the case here. The kicker was when I found out the state pays for lunch in all daycares in new jersey that follow the healthy lunch guidelines, but English creek academy double dips and charges you anyway. Anyone who stays here is obviously staying here because it`s convenient for their job and situation. JOKE!

From the owner: English Creek Academy is a leader in the child care profession. Our purpose is to provide the…read morehighest quality child care and preschool education in a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Our most important priority is your child, and we strive to assure that all children's experiences are educational, fun, and safe.