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August 2023 by daniel kemble
Great staff and owners!
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January 2023 by Jessica B.
Since originally enrolling over 7 years ago the ownership changed hands at the end of 2018. The new changes to the center have only added to the value and experience for my children.My oldest has been enrolled in KA of UF for over 7 years. Starting fulltime at 12 weeks old and since moving to their before/after care. Newell Elementary School provides bussing to and from the center which makes it convenient to have one place to drop off and pick up both kids. My youngest has been in for over 3 years and was fulltime through the pandemic since I was an essential worker and required to be in the office. The policies they implemented, intense cleaning regiment, and open communication they provided throughout made me feel comforted that he would be safe and healthy during the pandemic. KA has always treated my family like family. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with smiles and pleasant hellos which are only echoed by the teachers when dropping your kids off in their classrooms. You can tell the teachers truly care for your children and their well-being. The hallways are covered with artwork and pictures of fun activities that change throughout the year. The classrooms have even more artwork revolving around a theme for the season. The education program is great, with the school year having weekly themes that have a logical flow for the children to follow. Besides the administrative staff, Naylon (the owner) is there (almost) everyday and her door is always open to listen to your compliments, concerns, or issues. The entire staff is always very open and honest about issues, potential closures, or illnesses. There is always important information provided through the Tadpole app to keep you informed. Including fun events that they put on periodically throughout the year like trunk or treat, muffins with mom, donuts with dad, magic shows, and more. Always hoping yoga with goats will come back.As an added bonus, KA of UF also has cameras which is always a nice comfort. I enjoy peeking in on my youngest periodically to see what kind of chaos he is causing.
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January 2023 by Jessica Byrd
Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold cares about the both the physical and mental health of both my children. The teachers are always caring, whether lending a listening ear, helpful hand, or joyous smile. The administrative staff are always welcoming upon walking in the door. In addition they are always willing to listen to any issues or problems that may occur whether involving my kids or other matters. The summer camp they offer is an affordable full-day, 5-day per week option that we need. Our family has been part of Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold for almost 7 years for good reason. I will be sad when the day comes that my youngest finally ages out of daycare needs.
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January 2023 by Anthony Boe
The staff here treat the children and their families like their own. It is a truly great place for kids to play, learn, and grow. I highly recommend KA of upper freehold
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December 2022 by Lauren Hinshaw
Such a great educational environment for every age group. My son absolutely loves going there, learning and playing. There are cameras in the classrooms so I can watch him throughout the day which is comforting and an app where photos are posted for you to receive every day doing activities or playing.
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December 2021 by Alyssa Owens
The administration, teachers and aides at Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold do an outstanding job in caring for and teaching our children - especially in the middle of a pandemic. My son has grown and learned so much in the past 2 years of attending their Preschool and Pre-K programs. They have great communication with parents through email and their Tadpoles portal, they provide lunch and snacks, the cameras in the classrooms are a bonus, I enjoy receiving pictures of my son throughout the day, the building is secure and very clean, and their educational programs are great. I can’t say enough good things and I’m glad we chose to send our son there.
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December 2021 by Patricia Murphy
I could not be happier with a day care center for my Children; no complaints here. The school is kept clean and therefore, our children remain healthy. The teachers are great with the kids and truly seem to love working here. Our girls have been attending for a couple of years now and the way the staff has handled COVID-19 is commendable. There are teachers dedicated to the older kids doing virtual learning, and this has been a life saver for our family.
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December 2021 by DD
My family recently moved to the area in November and having to go back to work after maternity leave with 3 kids we were thankful to find the Kiddie Academy close by!! Prior to attending, the staff was incredibly helpful with walking me through their baby and kindergarten program. They also setup a zoom call where we got to meet our son and daughter's teachers and went through all of the precautions and protocols they are taking due to COVID.My son (6mths) and daughter (5yrs) come home everyday with all smiles. I like how they use the WatchMeGrow service where I could see what my little one is doing throughout the day. They also have the Tadpole app enabled where you could send notes to the teacher, receive pics, updates, and daily reports of the kiddos.Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold so far has made us feel very welcome and assured that this is a safe and enriching place for my kids.
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December 2021 by Randi Rosenfeld
We have 3 kids enrolled at KA here and they each started as infants - our oldest is now in 2nd grade but still doing virtual school from KA. When the Naylon’s took over ownership we saw many improvements and enhancements to the center and to classroom care. Most noticeably, the staff is wonderful and genuinely takes care of our family. My kids feel safe, secure, and loved. This year (2020) more than ever has taught us how important it is to have a place our kids can have that consistency and routine - with friends and teachers they love! Highly recommend.
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December 2021 by Brittany Mucha
Always quick to respond to emails and always very accommodating. Have been life savers on multiple occasions!
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December 2018 by Sarah Zadoyko
This school sets the standard for how earlyEducation should be done. The staff is amazing and the teachers are unbelievable. I have 2 children that both look forward to going to school every day and sometimes don’t want to leave when I came to pick them up! I watch my children get excited about the things they are learning and they can’t wait to explain it all to me. Their summer camp is amazing also. They take field trips once a week and have fun and exciting things for the kids to participate in every day. If you’re looking for a daycare or preschool look no further. There is no where else I would rather send my kids.
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December 2017 by Scott C
Our two children have been going to Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold for over 3 years now. Finding a daycare that you're comfortable leaving your children with is not an easy process. Making sure your kids are getting the best possible care while away from your supervision is something most working parents struggle to find these days. My wife and I know when we drop our children off each morning they are in great hands. Not only can you look into their classrooms throughout the day with an app that gives you access to cameras within the building, but the teachers also send photo's of your children and what they are working on that day. Our peace of mind is only part of the decision. The real proof that this is the place for our kids is the fact that our children love going to school. They enjoy all their friends and love doing all the great projects and lessons each day. Our kids are learning and having fun while doing it. The teachers and staff are wonderful. Any requests or concerns we have had were met with immediate action being taken. In a world with so many choices and tough decisions, this has pleasantly been one of the best we have made for our family. My wife and I would highly recommend Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold to any family searching for a quality place to send their children.
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December 2017 by Nancy Ghaly
My daughter loves this day care. We recently moved here and I can't say enough. Very professional.. willing to work with you. Extremely understanding. I used to have so many issues w our old daycare. Made me feel like I'm being over demanding or difficult. Never have I felt this way w kiddie academy. They listen and act. Laura and Allison are the nicest. It's amazing in the summer, everyday they have a different activity. My very picky Eater baby loves their menu to the point that I don't pack her lunch anymore.. love love and would recommend this place
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December 2017 by Mark Sudziarski
My Daughter has been going here since an infant. We are very satisfied with the curriculum, hours, cleanliness, and friendly staff. KA fosters strong academic behaviors, good hygiene, as well as teaching them cooperation and respect for themselves and others. My little girl is more than ready for kindergarten, has aquired soft skills like problem solving and communication, and has build friendships that I hope will last her a lifetime.
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December 2016 by Melissa Woerner
Daily reporting via Tadpoles; web access to camera monitoring via Watch Me Grow; meals and snacks included in tuition; teachers and administrators interested in and open to feedback; variety of extra activities offered (book fair, movie nights, food drive, trunk or treat, etc).
