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November 2023 by Joyce W.
We've had a great experience at child time since we started there this summer. The center is adorable, teachers and staff are wonderful and caring and my almost 4 yr old enjoys her time there. Thank you Child Time!
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June 2023 by Allison G.
Where do I begin.... I thought I was signing my 3 year old up for a program that was the previous place called Kinder Works. I was promised the same quality of education there with a highly qualified staff. A friend of mine, who used to be a director of Kinder Works, couldn't say enough about its excellence. As soon as my daughter started, I noticed things I didn't like. For one, her teacher was not a highly qualified teacher. This was her first year in the three year old room and had many negative things to say about our daughter. As a teacher, I use a compliment sandwich, making sure I include positive attributes as well as behaviors that may need attention. It was the first time I ever felt like my daughter was disliked and it crushed me. Almost without fail, when picking up my daughter, I was told something negative with "when are you getting her tested?" to follow. It was completely inappropriate and unprofessional. I noticed projects were subpar, compared to all my preschool parent posts on fb. There was one community event all year. No shows, events or ways to be included in the school community. Our child is high energy, but is amazing in so many ways! When questioned about what the school was doing to support her and help her thrive, the response we received was "the teacher isn't willing to give anything a try longer than a day." I asked about sticker charts, punch cards, prize box, reward time doing something special... things I do daily for students in my own room as a teacher. Everything felt like fly by the seat of our pants, survival mode. This school did not have a director for the first half of the school year and we received almost weekly messages begging to pick our children up early due to shortages in staff. Completely unacceptable when you're working and paying $1,200 a month. Our child loved her classmates and was really sad to leave them, but I want her at a school that celebrates all children and puts their needs first. Teachers that are motivated to understand students' needs and build a relationship with them that is loving. This year at Childtime gave our family stress and made us feel defeated. I can't wait to start at a new school with our girl.
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May 2023 by George G.
Beware. This place has a fantastic facility but very little talent when it comes to teaching and training young children. The are perpetually understaffed and request parents to pick up children on a weekly basis due to staffing shortages. The lack training and technique when it comes to redirecting energetic children. The staff is young and green. The director shows little to no competency at being a manager. The staff has had a near 100% turn over rate in the past 8 months. The teachers are hard working and kind but burned out. The director, Becci Raftery, is in over her head and is there to collect a pay check. Our daughter was expelled because the director could not handle some respectfully delivered, unsolicited feedback.
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March 2021 by Carol DiJoseph
I LOVE this place. The director is an absolute delight and the kindergarten teacher is a loving, dedicated teacher. We used for learning support. These guys stepped up at a challenging time and did it with grace. Absolutely outstanding. Also this is a secure, clean, gorgeous facility. Super highly recommend!!
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March 2020 by Analisa
I don't have enough words (or space in this post) to share all of the amazing things about Kinder Works. I worked as a Toddler Specialist at Kinder Works from November 2018 to February 2020, and leaving the staff, facility, and children/their families, was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. The management and teaching staff at the Montgomeryville KW were some of the most dedicated, hard-working, passionate, thoughtful, and caring people I have ever met or worked with (in any field). The school provides numerous "after school" events for the families throughout the year, such as a Halloween themed Fall Fest, a Spring Fest, and a friendship "Powwow"... and they invite special guests to visit such as Santa (photos with Santa after school), Lucky the Leprechaun (never seen, but always heard and leaves behind fun activities and treats!), and more!The teaching philosophy at Kinder Works is one that I have adopted as my own and will now carry with me in my future endeavors. The teachers are patient, kind, and communicative, CREATIVE, fun, and take every opportunity to help form the skills of empathy, conflict-resolution, emotion recognition, and KINDNESS to the children. In addition, Kinder Works has a unique curriculum that is not only built around educational and developmental milestones, but caters to all kinds of "learners" (left brain vs right brain) and I implore you to stop in to the school and see the education in action. The monthly school "themes" are worked into lesson plans and school decorations and are incredibly fun as well!My nephew also attended the school and I can see the impact that his personal and educational experiences from KW have on him when we're at home or interacting with others in public. No other school compares to Kinder Works!
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March 2020 by Florance Rodgers
Great and caring teachers. My grandson attended Kinder Works as an infant until he entered first grade. The education he received there is above the rest. He has been on the honor roll every year.If you are looking for a place to send your child this is the place to go.
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March 2019 by Suganya Murugesan
Our kid went here for few months,She was in Pandas classroom.Though they have good curriculum they don't have a good teacher ,We had a very BAD experience with that teacher .Class teacher spends most of the time in writing Reports about kid than spending time with kid,Not welcoming and does not treat kid's equally .If you are looking for a spot here Please check the teacher and set your expectation
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March 2019 by Cynthia Lees
My son attended Kinderworks Montgomeryville from 3 months old until he graduated kindergarten and it was a wonderful experience. The teachers were all very caring, knowledgeable and personable, the building and facilities are beautiful, and we really felt part of a community. This was the first daycare my husband and I visited while I was expecting, and every other daycare paled beside it. I was naturally nervous going back to work after maternity leave but I was put at ease by the attention of the staff.
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March 2019 by Kenneth Ng
I sent my so. Here and I was a great experience for both him and us. I was blown away at the amount of activities and enrichment they offer my son on a day to day basis. Many for the classes offered where add on extras at previous day care. I like how kw has a stable home room teach that takes my son around to different subject and rooms every hours. The environment inside is designed to enhance the learning experience of the child. I am able to ask my son the material they say they are covering and was surprised time after time the stuff a 3/4 yr old learns about from African Safari, to Vincent van Gogh and painting starry night, two months of planetary exploration and much much more.
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March 2015 by Maria S
LOVE THIS PRESCHOOL! My son attended Kinder Works in Montgomeryville from the infant class thru Kindergarten. I cannot express in words how much we appreciate the loving care he received, as well as the amazing education. I toured other preschools, (and my daughter attended another day care before we found Kinder Works), and none of them compare! I recommend Kinder Works to everyone!
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March 2012 by Mark Breon
Incredible teachers, accommodating director. Just check this place out and you will immediately notice the difference between KinderWorks and all of the other daycare centers. If you are nervous about dropping off your newborn at daycare, you have to meet Debbie! It is obvious that she loves the kids as much as the parents do. We will be going there as long as our children are young enough to go.