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June 2024 by Brandon Hartzell
My high school aged daughter worked at this facility for as long as she could take it, & I was a proud dad for her sticking with it as long as she did. The employees in management at this facility are unprofessional, to be kind. I would recommend any parent who pays to bring their children to this facility or any parent considering whether or not to bring their children to this facility to please do one thing: reconsider. If you don’t take my word for it, contact Winchester CPS, which has advised parents to not bring their children to COA in Winchester. If you do bring your children to this facility, I would highly recommend using the video feed to keep an eye on what goes on. It is unlikely to remain open long because of inspection violations. I am glad my daughter is moving on to a professional workplace.
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May 2024 by Carissa Wehr
Miss Brooke and Miss Katie in the infant room have made my daughter’s transition into daycare easy. My daughter is always happy to go to “school.” She has big smiles throughout the day and when she sees her teachers. Miss Brooke is always attentive with check-ins when I message during the day.
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March 2021 by Veronica E.
Staff are not wearing masks. Very little teaching going on for an educational center. Teachers are paid barely minimum wage, so staff turnaround is high. So many unsafe situations happening daily.
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January 2021 by Katie Lockhart
Honestly if I had the option this place wouldn't get even 1 star. The teachers in the infant room have absolutely no patients for the small children in their class. I paid for the camera to watch my son every day and thank goodness I did. There were multiple Incidents that had occurred to not only my child but others in his class that very shocking. When I brought it up to the director she acted as if everything that had happened was fine. Please if you have your children in the infant room pay close attention and watch the cameras. The two teachers were always very frustrated and not pleasant to speak to. They couldn’t give me a daily report for my son as far as when he napped and when and what he ate. You would think this place would be top notch for the price you have to pay. I will never recommend anyone to COA and will most definitely steer them in another direction for their child quickly. I’m absolutely disgusted with this place. What a waste!
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January 2021 by Laura Crites
My kids love the teachers. They was never with anyone but family until COA it took some adjusting for them but the staff was amazing with helping. Mrs. Erum has went above and beyond with my baby girl! She made me feel so much better about sending her to daycare at 6 weeks old and has treated her so amazing!
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January 2020 by Na Nny
My son went from being an extremely shy loner to a bright and social butterfly! I am so glad I decided to bring him here. The teachers are all really nice and they took their time working with my son. He's also better prepared to start school this fall; something I credit 100% to the center's curriculum. The center is conveniently located and there's always parking available (something you cherish if you're coming from a big city like us). It was a plus not having to prepare breakfast and lunches since the center provides these and the meals are prepared under strict guidelines. Thank you COA Winchester for a wonderful experience.
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January 2020 by Kelly Inglett
What a great day:) I went to get my kids and everyone was so nice what a great end to my week. Actually staff and management are all always so helpful andfriendly. My kids have been attending for 3 yrs and I love watching how much they grow and learn. They are always eager to share how their daily experiences!
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January 2020 by Tammy Ashby
My boy loves COA!! We use full day summer camp and half day after school care. All of the teachers and staff have been very nice and helpful!! They genuinely care about the kids.
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January 2020 by Emily Smith
I have worked for Children of America for 5 years, I recently received the pleasure of becoming a Campus Coach, among 3 other lead teachers! I love ALL of my children at COA as if they were my own. Currently, I am a floater so I get to visit each one of the classrooms everyday! It makes for a busy day but I love teaching them, engaging with them, growing close to each and every one, and forming a trusting bond with them. I love my hard working co-workers and management team as well, I couldn't do it without them, we make a big happy family! We take lots of training courses and strive to make ourselves better everyday! If you are interested in joining our family, don't hesitate! Stop by and see us, we would love to meet you!
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January 2020 by Carolina Russo-Holding
i love and trust them. my two kids have gone there and still do. one full time and one for no school days since he is school aged. everyone at this center has nothing but attention and love to give. they are clean, responsible, listen to your concerns. They treat us parents with respect since we are trusting our most precious possessions to them. i will recommend them anytime.
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January 2020 by Sergio Herrarte
My children have been at COA almost 3 years. In that time there has been very little staff turn over which provides my kids a much more stable after school environment which is extremely important for kids especially my adhd boy. COA teachers and staff are wonderful about communicating any issues and have truly become a part of our extended family. I could not ask for a better facility Ms. Jen and her staff go are wonderful and go above and beyond for their parents and children!
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January 2020 by Melissa Fishel
I have worked for Children of America for almost 3 years. I love working for the company. I have been a teacher in every room, currently I am a Pre- K teacher. It makes my day being able to work every day and teach my group of active and fun children. I love watching them learn and get ready for kindergarten. I love working with all of my managers, they always answer questions the teachers have and they show support to help better us in the classroom. I am proud to be a COA teacher and work for this company. I have worked at other centers but this one by far is the best at appreciating employees and showing that they are focused on the children's safety and learning. So thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for this company!
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January 2019 by Rhonda Salazar
I would definitely recommend the Winchester location. The office staff is always warm and welcoming. Mrs. Megan is absolutely amazing! She is so patient, loving and caring. She treats my daughter as her own. There is not a day that goes by that my daughter does not beg to go to school or to Mrs. Megan‘s house :)
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January 2019 by Corey Angiulli
We took our 4 year old daughter for a tour and she loved the place, as did my wife and I. The teacher was great and thought our daughter would be a good fit. We informed her that she is developmentally delayed and she does have an IEP. The teacher felt that would not be a problem and said they had a couple of spots open. She asked us to send the IEP to them to review before giving us a final answer. We did this the next day and we waited over a week and nothing. I called and was told they were waiting for an answer and that I would hear back from them in 24 hours. Three days later, after no call, my wife called and was told that they were waiting. So three weeks after that, a total of a month, we still hadn't heard and so my wife called and was told that they wouldn't be able "to handle" our daughter. Our daughter is the sweetest thing ever and is not a discipline issue, so I am not sure what they wouldn't be able to handle. The fact that they didn't bother to call, and then they lied and said that they had, my wife and I have no record of this on our phones, really sucked. I honestly believe that they hoped we would go away and they didn't want the challenge of working with an incredibly sweet girl like my daughter. Great facilities, horrible management, will never consider them again.
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January 2019 by Amanda Taylor
If there was an option for a negative star I'd put it. I called the Winchester location to see if they had any availability for my son on 11/30/18 since I had already viewed this facility and several others in the area, I was fortunate when the lady said she had one available spot left for his class and age group, I was thrilled.. she proceeded to tell me about the black Friday deal witch she said was the last day... I gave her a time it was already 2pm so I said I'd be there by 3pm to give me time to get the money out of my bank for there deposit to hold my son's spot for the following week.. with all that done and said I get there for the lady to tell me, ohh sorry I gave your spot away, I was looking for your number to call you, I was in shock.. why would you give a spot away that you 100% know is taken.. or possibly say if this lady who I'm holding a spot for at three doesn't show up.. it's all yours, I start work this week.. I had been planning and already viewed the facility after seeing several daycares in the area and I'm very disappointed I chose COA in Winchester, you all need to get better staff and coordinate, there should have been no reason my sons spot was given away in the hour it took to get there, it's pretty sad you didn't say the spot was already taken SINCE IT WAS. then found out that the "deal" she was talking about goes all the way through December, so not only terrible staff but they dont even know when there own promotions end. With all that said and it being my first time I WOULD NEVER CHOOSE TO SEND MY CHILD HERE EVER and that's only after an interaction with the terrible staff and disorganization, I can only image After this how they treat the kids if the parents can't even be treated with respect.
