Reviews of Kiddie Academy of Delran (Kindergarten)

monika Zapart-Gull

My daughter has been attending Kiddie Academy since she was 4 months old. I can not even express in words how great this place is. As a first time mom, the staff has put me at ease knowing that she is always in great hands, and having the ability to check on her throughout the day is an added bonus. She is excited to go to school every day. I love to see her grow not just in the educational aspect but in her own development. All the teachers that she has had throughout these 4 years have been impeccable...If I could rate Kiddie Academy of Delran more than a 5 starts I would. I am greeted every morning by the director and multiple teachers with smiles on their faces....I am so grateful to all the hard working staff and their abilities to teach our youth the values of learning and the values of life. Most of all I am impressed by the creativity of the staff and their enthusiasm for teaching such young minds, which is one of the hardest jobs to do.... As parents we all want what is best for our children, and I can honestly say choosing Kiddie Academy of Delran was one of the best decisions I could have made. Thank you for all that you do !!!

Jocelyn Grentus

My Husband and I knew from the first 5 minutes of us going to Kiddie Academy of Delran that this was a shoe in for sending our little girl. We looked no further. The staff are so very friendly and within 2 days the teachers new our names and we felt right at home. At the time when my 8 week old daughter started she had such a easy transition (better then us). She is happy when I drop her off and happy when I pick her up. She is clean, dry and fed with lots of smiles when I come and get her. I know that she is truly loved and very well taken care of while she is there. All the teachers are very gentle and kind and they truly do listen to you and your child's needs. I would recommend this day care to everyone I know. It's always clean and tidy and the location is great. Having the web cams really helped me the first few days as I wasn't sure how I was going to handle the transition of returning to work fulltime. I love to see that she is thriving and doing so well even only at 14 weeks. Thank you to all the staff at Kiddie Academy of Delran for all that you do on a daily basis. Sincerely Mr.& Mrs. Grentus

Al Mixed

I WOULD NEVER SEND MY KIDS HERE!!! I think that there are other more qualified day cares in the area. The number one reason I would never send either of my children or suggest this place to my friends or family is because the employees they have working there are not drug tested. When I went to pick up my friends child the other day I ran into one of the employees whom I know outside of the childcare. Well this women is very heavily on multiple drugs on a daily basis, I was very shocked to see someone like this so close to our children that we trust them with. When I whispered to her how did she pass the drug test...she giggled and said “they don’t do drug tests here to get the job.” I was very disappointed when I heard this, my friend is now in the process of removing her child and letting as many parents in the establishment know these facts! I just suggest that parents really think about it before sending there children here. I understand helping someone who needs a job, but there’s right and wrong ways about going about it especially when there are multiple parents and children involved.

Erin Witt

We had been using another daycare and ran into so many problems with them, thankfully I had gone and looked at Kiddie Academy before and loved it (we went with another place closer to my office) and Codi was SO accommodating. Our son loves Miss Carol and Miss Jenn and so do we. It's nice to finally see him enjoying being at daycare and having fun with the other kids. Miss Carol and Miss Jenn are great with the kids and I can feel great about leaving him there with the two of them. We highly recommend KA of Delran, and we're so glad they have been so wonderful.

Teri Bauer

My son has been going to Kiddie Academy for 5 yrs now and is about to start kindergarten. After his kindergarten placement assessment, the teacher told me the daycare or preschool he is attending is WELL WORTH the money! He answered everything correctly and even answered questions that he was not expected to know. She was also impressed with his social skills which I can attribute to Kiddie Academy because he has been there since he was 6 weeks old and I see how easily he makes friends. Because of Kiddie Academy, we have met other families through our children’s friendships and made long lasting memories. While I’m sad that my son will not be attending Kiddie Academy come September, I am very happy that my 2 month old son has started at Kiddie Academy with Miss Heather (who was great with our first son!) this week and I look forward to another 5 years of new activities at Kiddie Academy and more friends we get to meet. AND… my 2 month old slept THROUGH THE NIGHT for the first time after his first day there! I still remember when my first son came home from the infant room signing “more” after eating. I was so impressed that KA taught my baby how to communicate before words could. The webcam is great! The teachers are patient and tough when needed but most of all nurturing and kind. The facility is well run. Parents are constantly informed and engaged through email, newsletters, info hanging up in the hallway, holiday parent invites and even parents night out. They are open most days of the year which is an added convenience. The teachers, staff and owners are outgoing and receptive to issues and ideas. Obviously, I would highly recommend Kiddie Academy of Delran to anyone!

Chantal Clervil

I find the staff at Kiddie Academy to be very caring and loving to my child. The academy promotes Cognitive, Language, Math, and Reading to help develop children confidence and social skills.

Asha Quinn

I couldn't imagine my children having a better daycare environment than Kiddie Academy in Delran. My 6 year old started there as a 2 year old, and now spends her summers in the camp program. My son is now 4 and has been there full time since he was 12 weeks old. The activities in each classroom are fun, engaging, and age appropriate. On dropoff, my little guy loves to take me by the hand and show me everything he's done at school. Teachers are welcoming and go out of their way to keep parents aware and involved in what goes on from day to day. Over the years, the teachers my kids have had have been supportive, caring, and nurturing in a way that is truly tailored to each child. My kids are very different in their personalities and learning styles. The extra hugs from Miss Mary, Miss Kate (both of them), Miss Sylvia, and Miss Marva have made my "slower to warm up" child feel loved and comfortable to try new things in the classroom. Miss Danielle and Miss Faith have both been able to keep my "quick to learn" child engaged and challenged in a fun and exciting way. Over the years, like any parent, I've had questions and issues that have needed to be addressed (sigh.. I had biters... and a kid that got bitten a lot)... The staff, directors, and owner were always open and professional and had concrete ideas of how we could work together to address whatever issue was at hand. Conversations that could have been extremely awkward were handled in an effective, friendly way that made me feel like we were "in this together". I absolutely recommend KA to any parent looking for child care for their own kids.

Megan Schweitzer

My son just completed Pre-K 3 at Kiddie Academy. He had a wonderful experience. I was really impressed with the academic curriculum and how much his skills improved. Miss Mary and Miss Kate are fabulous, loving teachers. They were professional, well-prepared, and enthusiastic about the wide variety of activities. Miss Faith and Miss Kelly were very helpful with any questions or concerns. The facility is top notch and the use of technology, including daily electronic reports, web-viewing, and pictures and videos of the kids really set them apart from other daycare centers and schools.

Marissa Pona

My transition from a stay-at-home mom to working mom was abrupt, to say the least. I came to Kiddie Academy after a group of friends, educators like me, raved about Kiddie Academy of Delran. From the moment I called to setup a tour, directors Ms. Faith and Ms. Kelly were amazing. Their knowledge about the academy’s curriculum and daily routines were clear from the start. And, more important, their kindness, empathy towards a mom facing a tough moment, humor and overall approachability were a welcome and needed relief. During my tour of the academy they were sympathetic and honest, answering all of my questions and making my children feel comfortable and special from the start. They were always patient and considerate when I called over and over with what I can now admit where neurotic questions and concerns. Through all of the emotional turmoil of my transition they were pillars of support. Since then they have never waivered in their interest in the well being of my family. They, along with owners, have exemplified professionalism and courtesy you would want in a daycare administration. And then there’s the teaching staff. As an educator, I’m admittedly tough when assessing fellow educators. That being said, I couldn’t ask for a better and more enthusiastic team. Any time I walk into the building, I observe staff members who are working hard to create a positive atmosphere for the children. Every classroom is full of people clearly dedicated to what they do. Whether they are writing detailed reports of the day’s curriculum (and it’s a very strong one), sending notes home regarding my child’s progress in various areas of academic and social development, or taking a few minutes to address my concerns for my child, they are constantly meeting and raising the bar of what is expected of a preschool team. I feel lucky to have my children spend their days with professionals who care about the kids and make everyone feel special. My daughters look forward to seeing their teachers, always run back for one more goodbye hug, and are often so excited to tell me how proud their teachers are of them. I was floored when my younger daughter, thanks to a project in her class, came home and counted to thirty. And when my older daughter struggled with anxiety, the teachers were accommodating of all of her special needs. Also, seeing my fears about her progress, were quick to offer my constant encouragement and support. If you are reading this, thank you Ms. Danielle, Ms. Colleen, Ms. Brianna, Ms. Katrina, Ms. Mary, Ms. Kate and every other staff member who works so hard to bring light and wisdom to my children’s every day! It’s true, what they say: It really does take a village. And I’m thankful that that the dedicated staff and administration of Kiddie Academy of Delran is part of our village!

Athena Simpson

The staff here are great and they're super well trained. All the rooms have cameras and parents can login to view the cameras for their child's class, which I found very comforting during our transition into their program. They are great about allergies and medical issues.

Marie Barbich

Four years ago this April, after two failed experiences with daycare, my husband and I discovered Kiddie Academy. Within minutes of walking in the door, we knew we had found what we were looking for and not yet finding - a feeling of home. The center was buzzing, the walls were bursting with art projects, the teachers were smothering kids with love, and the curriculum was impressive. After one walk through, we signed our two precious babies up to be taken care of and taught by the fabulous staff at Kiddie Academy, and we have never looked back. At Kiddie Academy, our children, have been loved, doted on, educated, disciplined, and cared for with such generosity of spirit that we could go to work without once wondering or fretting about their well being. From early on, our kids were immersed in academics, offered activities such as ballet and karate, and made lifelong friends. Our daughter "graduated" from Kiddie Academy in 2012, right before she started kindergarten, but she returned, along with many of her old friends during the summer for camp. It was such a fabulous experience that she will be doing it again this year and she cannot wait. When our son finishes his last year at the end of this summer, it will truly be a sad day for us. Although we will continue to take part in the summer program, we will leave behind a daily interaction with a group of dedicated and committed teachers, directors and staff who have become our second family, much beloved by my children. Anyone who has the opportunity would be lucky to entrust their children to the Kiddie Academy of Delran family.

Nisha Bush

When enrolling at this facility they were very welcoming. However, after two days of service with them the director was very nasty, lacking all communication skills to solve financial questions regarding payments she was also very short tempered for one who's supposed to be trusted to work with our precious children. Makes you wonder! Aside from the director being a nasty, sneaky, negligent snob who pretends to be professional when the owner is present; I blame the owner as well for allowing such an inhumane individual dis enroll a child due to the parent feeling uncomfortable because of the attitude she's received from the director and not investigate the matter when I emailed the owner called her and even offered her to hear the recording of her incompetent director. It seems to me that they strive to keep black people out. Aside from such rude individuals the center is all hype. They tell you oh we read to the children, teach them sign language, give them tummy time, a staff sits on the floor with them at eye level, etc is a bunch of lies! the infant room sucks! every time you go on the webcam to check on your child you will find him or her sitting in a bouncer with a staff member using her foot to bounce your child while sitting in her rocking chair. The staff of the infant room are lazy, the director is harshly rude, and the owner can't possibly work for the parent and child's satisfaction but rather the corporates financial earnings satisfaction if she's allowing such horrible people to represent the company and what it's SUPPOSED to stand for. Don't be fooled by the beautiful appearance of the building stick to the private owned daycare's

louann heliger

We are very pleased with Kiddie Academy of Delran. I take umbrage to the comments made by someone who had been at the site for only two days. We came to Kiddie Academy when a very severe, difficult situation presented its ugly head in September. They took us in with open arms, when we were beside ourselves with fear and confusion. They have helped us through and continue to help us through this situation and have successfully protected and nourished my grandson. They have given the greatest of gifts to my whole family, that my grandson is safe! Many of the staff, I have found from speaking with them, have great experience and are very dedicated to their positions. Educating, comforting and entertaining young individuals from so many age groups, of so many backgrounds and so many diversities is an accomplishment unto itself. As one who holds a degree in education I know what a GREAT job these people are doing. Yes, it would be wonderful if we could all stay home and care for our children as we all wish we could, but in this day and age, we must all work. Not everything, every time is going to be as we want, but I feel that Kiddie Academy does the very best. They know what we want and are striving to prepare my grandson for his next adventure, Kindergarten. Being an old woman, having raised a child, raising my grandchildren, the daughter of a grammar school teacher, myself with a degree in Education, I highly recommend to anyone Kiddie Academy. They are very good and perform a very good job. (Also I love being able to click in and see my grandson on my computer anytime)!