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August 2023 by Nick Gomes
I feel compelled to share my experienceat Get Ready, Set Grow Academy as a word of caution for potential job seekers. Unfortunately, my time there left much to be desired, and I believe it's important for others to be aware of what they might encounter.I strongly discourage anyone from considering employment at this academy. My role was quite different from what I had anticipated and was seemingly disconnected from the original job description.Initially brought in as a Maintenance Technician, my responsibilities primarily centered around tasks such as child supervision, front desk, gate security, and property decoration. I found myself functioning more like an errand boy for the assistant director, who bombarded me with phone calls throughout the day to do things for her which were non maintenance related.Furthermore, my interactions with the other maintenance colleague were far from pleasant. His inconsistent moods and unprofessional behavior created a challenging work environment. It felt like working with a co-worker who had unpredictable mood swings, which significantly impacted team dynamics.After 90 days, I was unexpectedly let go via a text message from the executive director, an approach I found unprofessional and disheartening.To sum up, my experience at Get Ready, Set Grow Academy was disappointing due to the significant role mismatch, the nature of tasks, and the challenging work environment. I share this to ensure others are well-informed when considering employment opportunities here.
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February 2023 by Roderick Coleman
Did you know that when you enroll your child in Get Ready Set Grow Academy by contract (disguised as an enrollment application) you agree to pay the child's full year tuition if for some reason your child has to leave the school, such as a move for a job offer, or any other reason. You have also agreed that if you sue them for any reason you have to pay their legal fees to defend your suit. Outrageous!How do I know this? I am an attorney who is representing parents who have been sued by Get Ready Set Grow Academy for disenrolling their child due to a move required by the husband's job.The first question is did they fill the space that my client's child occupied with another child? Stay tuned, I will keep you informed.
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January 2023 by Rich K.
This was the worse experience for my 5 year old child and my self:Experience 1) When my child would finish his work early and correctly (on all occasions) he would go over to play with the toys and get screamed at for leaving his seat. When I asked my child about this, the response was "they have so many cool toys but we are not allowed to ever play with them and I was finished with my work for a while". If you look closely at the toys in the hallways and rooms you would have found a layer of dust on them all. However after this review I am sure they will clean them. Experience 2) I went to school early to discuss a few things my son was telling me, kids being screamed at, spanked, put in the corner. When I arrived I walked in on a teacher tutoring a child before class on how to write properly/hold a pencil. Not sure exactly what she was teaching, because when I walked in I caught her slamming the child's hand that had the pencil in it on the table, screaming at him "LIKE THIS!". Experience 3) The principle wanted to put my child in a weighted vest because he kept getting out of his seat and suggested we put him on medication. When asking our child why he was getting up, his response " I finished my work and wanted to play with all these great toys" . Yes I confirmed with the teacher he did complete his work. And yes, there are nice looking toys everywhere, but have dust as they are not used! We proceeded to have our child tested as we had concerns as this was our first child. What all the test results came back was our child was highly advanced. Now our child is in a much better school doing fantastic, has skipped a grade level and looks forward going to school every day. However it took a year for our child to get over the fear of school, I was afraid the trauma they put our child through would not be reversible, it too
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September 2022 by Lou Migliaccio
Great school and staff!!
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July 2022 by Lala P
Stay Away if you want to work in this place!!They offered me a payment $15 per hour and I worked 20 hours with a trial. But I got a better job at another company and I couldn’t sign the contract.Those people only paid me $8 per hour because “ I had not signed a contract with the preschool and the legal payment is $8…(FALSE)!!Also I had a discount for fingerprints $75 that were not made for me.They didn’t pay fair!!!
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December 2021 by Michelle Rebhun
We made the move here this year from a neighboring preschool and could not be happier. Our son is THRIVING in this learning environment and more importantly he is enjoying the loving staff and community. We love the enrichment programs offered to him each day and he is excited to tell me all about it when he comes home. His teacher is so creative with various projects and assignments that he brings home, beyond his age level. We are so happy we made the switch to such a loving and caring school, but more importantly that he is still challenged while having fun. Thank you GRSGA!
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March 2021 by Nicole Lord
We are fortunate to have had our two children at GRSG over the last six years. Our experience has been amazing. From the incredible teachers, administration and staff to the wonderful families we’ve met, we couldn’t have chosen a better learning environment for our kids. Get Ready Set Grow is truly a community we are blessed to be a part of.
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November 2020 by Jessica Hart
At first we were worried about starting two kids in the current COVID situation, but we are very happy we gave it a shot. Our girls adjusted very fast and are happy to go to school everyday. Their teachers are very kind and you get constant updates on their progress throughout the day. Will definitely recommend to friends.
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October 2020 by Angel Bowes
Look No Further!Get Ready Set Grow is the Best of the Best!!My daughter has been going to this school for the past 3 years and she is still excited to walk through their doors everyday. You are updated throughout the day with pictures of your child and their progress on brightwheel (which is such a plus). The administration and teachers are kind, loving and professional. They put the needs of your child/children first. Their curriculum is amazing and best believe your child will excel when he or she is ready for kindergarten based on what they’ve learned at GRSG! I am also very pleased with the Health and Safety Protocols they have put in place since COVID-19! As a parent we stress about so many different things but knowing we have a peace of mind when our children are away from us, that is truly a blessing!
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September 2020 by Carol Vogel
⁃ This school is great! The atmosphere is so bright and warm. Exceptional curriculum taught for each age group. It is a very hands on, sensory learning, confidence building approach. The teachers have been top notch. They truly show that they care for each child and treat each child with respect. The COVID put school on hold but GRSG extended the school year at NO additional cost and made up each day. ⁃ As the new school approaches I am excited to send my children back. GRSG has gone above all the CDC guidelines to ensure all children,staff and families are as safe as possible. I want as much normalcy for my children that is possible, and feel confident they have my children’s best interest first.
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September 2020 by H C
Covid-19 cases are covered up. Avoid this school. The school is actually run by the husband of the listed owner: he is a convicted felon- the pbc school board has fined the school for lying about this to the county. Owner/husband has refused to refund tuition due to Covid-19 closures and/or to parents wishing to keep their children home, even if they have health issues that make them susceptible to a form Covid-19 that is a life-threatening version of the disease. Two teachers and a toddler student have contracted Covid-19, but the school covered this up for 10 days before notifying parents finally today July 17, 2020. The school is still holding an in person graduation ceremony July 18, despite the Covid-19 cases. The infected teacher appeared in a photo posted on social media within 14 days of testing positive; none of the pictured get ready set grow teachers were practicing social distancing. The school does not practice social distancing. The state and county need to shut this school down before there is a tragedy.
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September 2020 by Alex Kalinovsky
Overall experience is terrible. We have toured the campus and it looked really nice. Got the sales pitch, were actually quite excited about the school so we signed up in March to start our 2 y/o son in September. Then COVID hit. In May we received a letter from the school demand pay for September! Social distancing is still is the only guard against the decease, so we told the school we won't be starting group care until COVID is under control here in Florida. School response was that we have to pay even if they are closed in the future, even if the child never attends and never will attend the school. The greed at the school clearly exceeds the care about the safety of the children, so I would highly recommend everyone to steer clear of this institution. American Heritage starts at 3 and is a much better school that a child can attend all the way through high school. Going after money with 0 service provided at a time of the global pandemic is bad karma!
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September 2020 by Chelsea Gambino
When I consider where my child will go to school, safety and the staff is at the top of my priority list. In a season of unpredictability, I know my child is safe when he is at school. GRSG is doing their best to navigate through truly unchartered waters. The staff is constantly cleaning and encouraging the children to wash their hands regularly as well. My son is even singing a new song reminding him to do so at home. Miss Amber, Miss Rene, Miss Vickie, and Miss Marie are an absolute dream. Even when he is not in school, my son asks to go and asks for his teachers. Every day it’s the same report. “Great day at school, Mommy!”. I can’t speak to the ownership, but I can say that the directors and administrative staff are great as well and truly have the best interest of everyone in mind. Do I think it’s expensive, absolutely. But peace of mind is priceless.
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September 2020 by Brandon Alegre
My daughter had an absolutely wonderful experience at Get Ready Set Grow. Absolutely every person who came in contact with her made her smile, and she had a story about how much she enjoyed every day there. She was happy every time I left her there, and was just as happy if not happier when she got picked up. I have nothing but good things to say about her time there, and I will be forever grateful for how well she was treated and cared for each and every day. So many people went the extra mile for her to keep her safe with her many food allergies, and that gave me such peace of mind. Thanks to everyone there!!
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September 2020 by Adrienne EmberyGood
Our family loves this school. It has been our heart since we joined GRSG in 2018 after moving to Florida and we sought a community for our two year old son. Our daughter joined this summer. The staff and teachers are empathetic, thoughtful, accommodating and caring. Our son has grown leaps and bounds with teachers who invest themselves in his success. My daughter is thriving in her socialization and development. We cannot recommend this school more to anyone seeking an environment filled with genuine dedication to education and development.
