"It seems very chaotic while dropping off and picking up. I have overheard some unprofessional conversations. My older child has developed some major bad habits and does not eat at school because they do not allow us to bring her lunch and she is a picky eater."
"Our general experience has been very sub-par. I equate this partially to possible unreasonably high expectations on our part due to the over the top quality of our child's previous school. After significant searching, your school provides an average product (for the area) at a better than average price. Lack of competition in price and quality in the area may also prevent significant improvement and development in any area of quality and/or price. There is a significant desire for some form of daily progress update about my child's day, how they are improving, and what they did, including interaction with other children, and teachers. It's a valuable tool that allows me to create conversation with my child's teacher(s). I also do not feel that the teachers genuinely have a vested interest in my child's learning and improvement process. Some seem like they do, but they are not my child's specified teachers. The majority of staff I interact with feel like they force the smile and professional interaction and are just there because they have to be, or can't find anything better. At my child's last school, all 4 of the teacher's he interacted with regularly really had a vested interest in his well being, education, and improvement. It was easily apparent just during the pickup/drop-off times. Even staff I didn't know easily recognized and interacted with my child as if he/she were their own. I had never seen school staff develop and maintain such a caring and nurturing relationship with my child and definitely do not feel that the same is being done at this school. Please don't take all the criticism too harshly. Your school is easily the best in our area. I'm simply trying to highlight the significance of quality I've received from my child's past school experience. Cost is of no concern for my child's education, however, I do care about the value or what I'm receiving for my dollar. You guys present the best quality per dollar locally, otherwise we wouldn't be here."
"I love that everyone says hi to my child when we enter and bye when we leave. The openness of the school and curriculum help ease the pain of leaving my child as I know she is in good hands."
"All the clubs mentioned for the after school program makes it sound like you are getting a lot for your money. All I've seen is a messy space with coats on the floor, kids running wild and the teacher sitting behind the desk. My daughter is typically just doing her own thing. I ask her every day and so far have not heard of any organized activity. I dislike that the playground is a mud bog and she was allowed to get her tennis shoes completely muddy. I don't mind a little mud at times but there is a time and place for that. We don't feel like the quality is there."
"My kids have been to other daycares and none compare to you guys. My kids are happy, I'm happy, thank you!"
"Excellent. Office staffs are really helpful and friendly. Teachers are always welcome kids in an energized way, and they know each kid's name, even not in their class."