With much hesitation, I write this to warn other parents, who like me, we fooled by the beautiful…read moreschool, Montessori/Reggio Emilia style toys and approach, and great advertising. This is a KLA franchise location, and if you have heard about the wonderful KLA corporate locations in Miami - This. Is. Not. It. Within the first 5 months of school, 4 children were withdrawn from a class of approximately 10/12 because of issues with the school and staff, and I know many others wanted to but simply had no alternative childcare. I write this because I wish I was warned before enrolling my child. Big issues first: this school lacks security. We were assured someone would always be at the front desk, monitoring who came in and out, though consistently when I picked up my child, the door was locked but no one was at the front. This is an issue because anyone coming out can hold the door open for a "parent" waiting outside. I withdrew my son after grandma went to pick him up, was let in by a cleaning lady, and was not stopped or asked for her ID or who she was until she was almost out the door with my child. There's no communication with parents. We were promised weekly reports with pictures, and daily reports with diaper changes, etc, but I can count on one hand the times I received this in 6 months. The teachers and staff are not properly trained. My child choked and threw up as a result while eating his lunch and the assistant "director" did not deem this "important" enough to call me. Further, at the beginning of the school year, the Nido class only had one permanent teacher. The parents were assured that an assistant teacher would be hired "soon" but that did not happen until late December. Even though there was only one teacher, new students continued to be enrolled to the classroom every week, and depending on the number of students present that day, a substitute teacher from an agency would be called in to help. The parents never knew who was going to be watching their children - and very often when the permanent teacher called out sick, they were left at the care of substitutes that were not trained in the KLA method or knew anything about the school or the children. This is just a glimpse into the many problems we've had at KLA Fort Lauderdale. I hope something changes - the school does have great potential. But I was not willing to risk my child's well being until they got it together. Please take this for what it is: our experience in one classroom. But be cautious of overarching issues like security and training that need to be fixed ASAP.

I cannot say enough great things about this school. Every teacher is a pleasure to deal with. This…read moreschool treats my daughter like gold. She is always clean and happy as ever when I pick her up. They are always doing creative activities and every kid looks happy. The place is clean, the staff is super professional. I am so sad that we are moving and I will have to withdraw my daughter. We truly enjoyed having her at KLA Fort Lauderdale. Pricey, but worth every penny.

My two daughters attended Little Learners and absolutely loved it! The teachers are very engaged…read morewith the students and provide great feedback to the parents on how each child's developmental progress is coming along. In addition to that, they have an awesome summer camp program and are open when most Broward schools are closed. 5-star rating!

Great school! We highly recommend it. My kids learned a lot…read moreAnd loved their teachers. Clean and safe.

PARENTS BEWARE , the owners of this day care are very cheap and pay their teacher only $12 an hour…read morewhich is almost slavery , to take care of a bunch of kids , their is never enough teachers because people always leave because of low pay,moral. The owner has had in the past gotten her own family to work their while they were visiting from South America, and of course these people are not vetted, have no training , its ilegal. This place needs to close down, Your child is not safe while the owner pads her pocket with $$ .This info is from employees that have worked there, its true hopefully the state shuts them down .

The best preschool ever!!! The best staff! Such a fun and clean environment. The kids are welcomed…read morewith positivity. I feel my child is loved and cared for. The teachers are kind and knowledgeable. It is a bilingual school.

Ecokids Bilingual Preschool holds a very special place in our hearts. My child attended when the…read moreschool first opened, and as a first-time mom, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, I felt completely at ease leaving my child in their care. The teachers were incredibly loving, supportive, and attentive, always providing positive encouragement that helped my child thrive emotionally and socially. Even during challenging moments, the staff was patient, understanding, and always there to guide us in the right direction as first-time parents. That support meant the world to us and helped us feel confident every step of the way. Every day, my little one came home happy and excited to share what he had learned. The staff created such a warm and nurturing environment that he was genuinely sad when it was time to graduate and move on to first grade. Now, years later, my child is 11 and still talks fondly about his time at Ecokids--especially the special memories he made with classmates and his favorite teacher, Ms. Maye. That lasting impression speaks volumes about the love and care he received during those early years. Another huge plus was how clean and organized the school was--my child rarely got sick, which is a testament to their high standards of hygiene. Communication between the school and parents was always open and clear, and the level of parent involvement they encouraged really made us feel like part of a community. We weren't the only ones who had a great experience--several of our close friends also sent their children to Ecokids and absolutely loved it. It's a place where kids and families feel genuinely cared for. I wholeheartedly recommend Ecokids to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching bilingual preschool. It was a fantastic foundation for our child's early education, and we're forever grateful.

If I could give zero stars I would. These people would complain about my daughter EVERY SINGLE…read moreDAY!! I pay them to watch her. It shouldn't be that hard they complain that she won't sit still in-front of the TV all day like the other kids. I have a very busy job. I work in healthcare. These people are constantly blowing up my phone with emails & phone calls complaining. They complain about their job way to much. Meanwhile I'm trying to focus on taking care of terminally ill patients and my phone is ringing off the hook from these people.

Our 3 kids have attended this lovely school, our youngest still does!! We love this little gem of a…read moreschool and so do our kiddos! The school is small but full of love and the kindest most attentive teachers and staff.. they love the kids like a family and it shows. My children have made life time friends here as have I; we are forever grateful to the person who recommended we visit the school years ago when looking for the perfect place for our oldest son. Faces Removed from Photos as I don't have permission from parents to post

Amazing place. Loving teachers and great programs. My son is attending this school and soon my…read moredaughter will too. He is currently on summer camp and each day of the week he does one of the following: zumba, water play, cooking, soccer, bike rides! every day the teacher shares videos and pictures of my little one. I am 100% certain that in this daycare the teachers truly care about my son. They make sure he is eating everything I send, even if they have to sit and feed him with airplanes and choo choo trains! they are also bilingual and I even though he is only 2 years old, he counts till 10 in English and Spanish and he knows all the colors and shapes. When I pick him up, he doesn't want to leave! He wants me to stay and play! He truly loves this place!!!

We couldn't be happier with my son's experience at New Generation Montessori. He attended for 2…read moreyears. Everyone there is so kind and nurturing. Ms Cintia has been so supportive every step of the way in guiding our family and providing a wonderful environment. He has learned so much from Ms Sonya and Ms Iraida and we are so grateful for all who have been a part of his time there. Everyone there is wonderful. He is excited to go to school each day. We have seen so much growth in him. They truly care and provide a wonderful environment for children to learn and grow. We love New Generation so much and I will continue to recommend it to others as we have had such a positive experience. Thank you for everything !

I give this daycare a -0…read more I spoke with the director Amy and made an appointment to tour later in the week. I explained the unique situation at hand, which was speech delay and that he needed to be in a smaller class setting for extra support. She ASSURED me that the Fort Lauderdale location would be ideal and accommodating because they just opened up. I took the day off from work to tour the place. I showed up with my child to see it. Red flag number one was that they didn't even know I was coming. Red flag number two was the two idiots in the front speaking in Spanish assuming I didn't understand, going back and forth regarding who was going to show me around. Last red flag, was them rejecting me and my son, lying to my face saying there isn't any space for him. How is there no space and the class sizes are small due to it being a new location? Also, why tour me then? I feel like they just wrote me off because my son was a little fidgety wanting to look around like any 2 yr. old. This place is unprofessional and unkind.

Absolutely amazing place. Adrianna the director is so sweet and very flexible with changing work…read moreschedules. My son is 18 months and this is his first daycare he has ever attended, he LOVES IT!! It's like his second home. He loves his teachers so much. They are like his second moms lol. I'm glad I chose this school for my little guy! Attached photo is from the adorable Christmas play!

Great teachers! They actually care about our kids and what they are learning. Our kids have…read moreadvanced greatly since going there. Highly recommended for daycare and vpk!

My experience at Calvary Christian Academy has been extremely disappointing. I've attended CCA…read moresince I was 18 months old and I've seen it all. While the school presents itself as caring and faith-centered, many teachers and administrators create an environment that feels judgmental and discouraging. Several teachers make rude or sarcastic comments toward students. Mr. Picon often makes snarky remarks and argues with students in an unprofessional way. Mrs. Rodriguez has also made passive-aggressive comments, including responding sarcastically when students are confused. Many students complain about how discouraging she can be. Mrs. Beal is also known for profiling students based on one mistake and continuing to treat them differently afterward. Students feel that she gossips about them with other teachers and administrators instead of handling situations professionally. She frequently walks the halls looking for minor uniform or dress code violations, such as rolled skirts, AirPods, lanyards, or even students wearing the "wrong" shirt on certain days. When confronted, she often comes across as rude and judgmental and does not show the grace or understanding that the school claims to value, despite constantly referring students back to the handbook. Mrs. Shawver is also difficult for many students to approach because of her rude, snappy attitude and the way she speaks to students. Mr. Amadeo frequently pushes his personal political beliefs onto students, even during biblical discussions where politics should not be the focus. He often presents his personal opinions as completely correct because "the Bible says so" and makes students feel unintelligent for questioning or disagreeing with him. Students have felt embarrassed in front of the class after being called "stupid" and "an idiot" for thinking that way and treated like their opinions were worthless for simply challenging a point or asking questions. Some staff members seem more focused on catching students doing wrong than helping them. Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Cole are known for strict dress code enforcement and often come across as judgmental when disciplining students. Some punishments also feel humiliating rather than helpful. There have been reports of inappropriate comments from staff, including Mrs. Cole calling girls "sluts" for rolling their skirts. Mr. Peters, one of the vice principals, often makes students feel intimidated rather than supported. Mr. Purtic makes some students uncomfortable by discussing personal topics too often and showing favoritism. Coach Leighton has also asked students overly personal questions that felt inappropriate. Overall, the environment at Calvary feels overly judgmental. Students often feel constantly watched, even outside of school, and there are concerns about administrators monitoring students' social media activity. The administration's handling of sensitive situations can also feel humiliating instead of supportive. Students are sometimes punished without clear explanations beyond being told to "refer to the handbook." As a Christian school, faith is emphasized, but students who struggle with faith or ask questions can sometimes feel judged instead of encouraged. Staff members also tend to involve themselves heavily in students' personal lives. There has also been a noticeable decline in student satisfaction, with many students wanting to transfer or leave the school. The school also places extremely high expectations on teenagers while reacting harshly when students make normal teenage mistakes. Instead of helping students grow or learn from situations, many students feel dehumanized, judged, and labeled for small things. The constant pressure, monitoring, and fear of punishment becomes emotionally exhausting and can seriously affect students' mental health. Rather than encouraging a genuine relationship with God, the environment often makes faith feel forced, performative, and connected to fear or shame instead of support, understanding, and personal growth. Overall, Calvary Christian Academy made me feel judged and uncomfortable rather than supported academically, socially, or spiritually. As much as this school stresses grace they never show it nor practice it and highly encourages snitching. In my opinion, it may be a good school for younger students, but I would not recommend it for middle or high school.

Admission process is not regulated properly. They collected an application fee and told me we had…read moretill the end of summer to bring all the records. The admissions person is annoying to say the least, few weeks after applying she emailed saying the application was closed. I still did not have time to collect the records since the year has not closed yet. I would like a refund but of course she didn't reply ( this is for Hollywood location)!