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June 2024 by McKenzie Harms
Used to work here. Heard other teacher in 2 y/o room threaten kids to spank them in the bathroom. Teachers name is Maddie. Alivia, the director, made fun of my mental health issues while on the phone in her office with the door closed, disclosing my personal information to an unknown person, and Amy the realtor who owns the daycare says they are disability accessible, they are not. If ur kid is in a wheelchair they will be crawling on the floor in the classroom. They also ration food to the kids. Your child is lucky to get a single peach slice as fruit for the DAY. Teachers aren’t allowed to have phones so we can’t document any of it. Be careful where you send your children. So glad I walked out for my break and never came back.
EDIT: after a year i came back and see that this daycare finally got what they deserved. amy you’re a trash human. your mother should be ashamed of you and how you allow innocent kids to be treated at your daycare. maybe you’re mad that you’re ugly husband wouldn’t give your horse face kids half as cute as these people’s. do better or just stick to realty.
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March 2024 by Derek Powell
The owners are shady and tried to replace their existing staff without them finding out and when they did they all left. They shut it down for a month claiming because the staff left with less then 12 hours notice. Later that WEEK they had a new name for the daycare as well as a functional website. Even opening back up didn’t offer any of the previous families a space unless you pony up more money to re register.
Amy stockburger and her family that own this daycare are shady at best. I would not let my kids be here nor would I let anyone associated with her buy or sell my property.
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February 2024 by Kelli Watt
Sudden staff & director change. No information was given to families. No warning. Staff from Apple Tree taking over. This is no longer about helping families and creating a family environment. It's about raising rates and getting rich for the people who own KA, and you will never see. All reviews that they show on their FB are about previous staff. 2/6
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December 2023 by Kayla Huyser
Kidz Academy is a GREAT place since they went under new ownership and management. I always see the kids running in with smiles on their face ready to see the teachers and staff each day:)
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November 2023 by eric sundermann
Great place. Great staff.
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November 2023 by Sara Hall
This is the first center we have ever brought our kids to and we couldn’t be happier. Our 10 month old and 3 year old attend currently and have been going since June. As soon as we took our tour and met Ms. Olivia I knew this was the place!! Olivia is simply the best and has the biggest heart! She truly cares about the center, kids, and her staff. Our 3 year old loves the structure. He comes home singing songs, counting, singing his ABC’s. Megan, Miss Comfort, Maddy, CeCe, Jacque are all amazing!!!!They have a no phone policy for the staff, they have cameras so if there is ever a concern you can direct your concern to Olivia and she will handle it. This has by far been the easiest transition for us going from a family in home daycare to a center.
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November 2023 by Keirrah Randle
Olivia is a fabulous director and she has been getting this facility together since a little before new management has taken over last year and has been there for years prior to that. She has been doing a great job hiring new staff and making sure the facility follows a structured schedule to ensure the kids have a great and safe day at Kidz Academy! Schedule a tour and come check out Kidz Academy and meet the staff and Olivia!
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November 2023 by Alexa Dorn
My boys have been attending for over a year. They adore the teachers, assistants, and the director. They have a good curriculum for learning in preparation for kindergarten.
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November 2023 by Katie Hansen
We've been with Kidz Academy since 2019, and couldn't recommend them more! It has definitely been like a second home to my children.
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October 2023 by Julia C.
My son feels right at home at Kidz Academy. They really care about the children. They value their growth, happiness and safety. Aaaaannnddd they potty train actively!!!!! In my experience not all daycares help with that and it is a game changer.
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August 2023 by McKenzie H.
I used to work here. Not for long though. I heard my coworkers threaten to take kids into the bathroom and spank them. In staff meetings the teachers admitted to wanting to physically hurt children and everyone laughed. They ration food so ur kid gets one tiny square of sand which for lunch and maybe one peach slice if there's enough. The owner takes all the money for herself meanwhile staff buys their own supplies. And if your kid has is in a wheelchair, they'll take the wheelchair throughout the day and make your kid crawl around on the ground like a dog. Send ur kids here at your own risk.
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April 2023 by Jana B
Doesn't pay their employees apparently. SD Labor Board will be notifed.
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April 2023 by Marsha Reid
Abused my child in the daycare room by letting a woman named Donna oversee small children I was told this woman has the same mentality as a 13yr old! I witnessed her anger with small children!!
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January 2023 by Riven River
Worst place ever.
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January 2022 by Emily Ley
Absolutely worst place to work. Don’t bring your kids here. If I could give it 0 stars I would.
