Description: BRANDY MCGILVREY is a Family Child Care in Highlands Ranch CO, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0yr:2mo:-12yr:0mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Type | Report Date | Category | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 2020-12-03 | Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-10-06 | Limited Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-06-05 | Limited Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-05-12 | Limited Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-04-17 | Limited Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-03-24 | Limited Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-03-05 | Limited Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-02-14 | Limited Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2020-01-15 | Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2019-03-20 | Supervisory | |
| Inspection | 2018-04-16 | Original Change of Location/Type | |
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Brandy is the most unprofessional provider I have ever met. By the way, she uses a different last name now and has a different address. So, please beware. I wished I had seen this website and gone through these reviews before letting my daughter go to her daycare. She has serious anger control and behavioral issues. She literally bursts out when stressed and has treated me and my daughter poorly, when my daughter was a little uncooperative as she was recovering from a bad cough. I already kept her home with me for more than a week. She would literally call us or rudely text us at work and ask to take her home at the slightest discomfort to her. She would call my child sick so that she does not have to deal with her recovery phase when it was clear she was having separation anxiety. She would text us to say she has been lying on the pack and play for hours and did not sleep. Does she expect every child to follow her commands in a jiffy? I was potty training my daughter and told her about it. One day my daughter took off the diaper and pooped on her floor, probably because she was not there to attend to her. Brandy was very angry, literally yelled at me when I went to pick her up, complaining she soiled her floor, that too in front of another parent. Totally unethical and unprofessional. I was shocked and couldn't believe someone could behave so disrespectfully and with such immaturity. I deeply regret leaving my child with her for the time I did. I feel she is emotionally not capable of taking care of herself, forget taking care of little children. I usually do not write bad reviews easily because I believe in karma, but as a responsible parent felt this was absolutely necessary.
My daughter has been with Brandy for over 2 years now and I have nothing but positive comments about her and the care she provides! A large part of her potty training I owe to Brandy, along with the manners she consistently uses. That being said- my daughter just turned 2.5- uses the bathroom consistently, with no accidents, and uses her manners all of the time! My daughter is always sharing with other kids and has really come to love and care for other people. Largely, I owe this to Brandy and the example she sets for Her and all of the other kids she cares for. Reading has been a staple with my daughter since she was born, and Brandy really helps to foster this love with all of the children. From days at the park, pool and museums, these kids are never bored or stuck in front of a tv! I couldn’t recommend Brandy enough!
Horrible just say NO and walk away. Trust me.
It is too bad that there is not a 0 star rating for this provider. Brandy has no business watching other people's children. She is rude and not what anyone should look for in a daycare provider. I noticed a couple of disturbing things that happened when I picked up the infant that we entrusted to her and her family. She was ok with kids putting their hands all over our granddaughter and she said nothing. Kind of a bozo no no with young infants. It is always great to see a smiling happy face as your infant's daily caretaker. Brandy does not project a positive attitude and apparently just wants your money. I am sure she will respond to try and deflect reviews like this but the fact remains that she has no business watching other peoples' children!!
I wouldn't recommend Brandy Dahl and her daycare (if you want to call it that) to anyone. are a joke. She is the worst provider we have ever worked with. After ONE MONTH of her watching our two boys, I picked them up on a Friday evening and she brought out all of their belongings and said, "this isn't working out for us and they can't come back on Monday". Extremely unprofessional. Considering her handbook requires three weeks notice if we want to discontinue care, and she says they will reciprocate the same courtesy. Then when I asked her about the short notice she just shrugged and walked away. The "issues" she claimed to be having were never discussed in person, on the phone or via email. We also found out she had posted an ad for 2 openings FOUR DAYS prior. Everything in her Craigslist ad titled "Reliable, Educational, Loving Home Daycare- preschool opening" is completely misleading. Here are some of the mis-truths: "POSITIVE, PATIENT, and LOVING" She definitely was NOT. Our four year old son cried every day saying he didn't want to go to Brandy's. He said she screamed at him to go to time-out constantly. It takes time for kids to adjust to a new environment. Apparently with her "12 years of experience" she thought four weeks was enough adjustment time. "I LOVE TO INTERACT WITH CHILDREN AND STAY BUSY" Sure, if that means leaving them alone playing in the street while she is inside getting ready for a night out, a Botox party or entertaining guests. We understand kids play and get dirty; however, they were filthy every time we picked them up. Our youngest son's diaper and shorts were visibly soaked with urine and falling off (on several occasions), and dirt and snot were all over their faces and hands consistently. Their clothing was never clean, or at minimum, presentable enough to take them anywhere other than straight home. When I picked them up the last time our oldest son didn't even have underwear on under his shorts, although she had extra pairs for him. Awesome care. "WE DO DAILY HOMEWORK (depending on age) DIFFERENT THINGS SUCH AS ABC's, LEARNING TO WRITE OUR NAMES, COLORS, SHAPES, FLASH CARDS, NUMBERS, ETC." Completely false. They NEVER had homework, and NEVER worked on anything resembling preschool or learning. In fact, our oldest son regressed because he was grouped with younger kids and they were all left to fend for themselves while she would go about her day. We never received ANY reports on what they worked on that day, any sort of status updates, or artwork they may have made or what they ate. Nothing. "HELP WITH POTTY TRAINING AND TEETH BRUSHING" Their teeth were NEVER brushed, and judging by the sagging diapers and no underwear, again I consider this another fabrication of her care. In fact, she never even returned the toothbrushes or bibs that she required we bring. Her husband will probably respond to stand up for her like he did on the last review, so I will address what they will probably say. Yes, we were a few days late on two payments as we had an unforeseeable expense come up. But they were always paid the same week. And yes, the last day I picked them up I was a little late because I had to work late. My wife had asked her if this was OKAY. In the same breath, her handbook says that "communication is of the utmost importance". However, when we communicated that we would be a little late with the payments she always said that was fine and not a problem. Then that was cited as one of the reasons it "wasn't working out for them". That was temporary and we conveyed that. She also cited "behavior issues". You would think with 12 years experience she could handle a two year and old and a four year old. They have never been problematic elsewhere or with others. in fact, we have always been applauded at how well they listen and use manners. Despite the care and the way we were notified, we are happy to no longer have them in her lack of care. She was never concerned for their well-being and safety. Words of advice...when seeking a childcare provider..."never judge a book by it's cover".
The review from Julia is 100% inaccurate. She was a disgruntled customer that did not like to pay her bills and could not afford daycare. The contract had to be enforced due to her neglect in honoring her business agreements. Unfortunately we were forced to take her to court in which she was found to be wrong and found to pay her bills. This has been the only customer with a bad experience in history and Brandy has proven to have great relationships with her clients. Every daycare involves contract so there is no confusion regarding the requirements from both the provider and the client. Ms. Fonterra has had more than 1 collections in which she felt she did not owe money for services rendered.
Brandy and her husband are contract enforcers and will take you to court if you don't give 3 weeks notice. Brandy made it impossible for us to continue by going on vacation for 2 partial weeks and demanding we pay her and another daycare provider. Just know what your getting into and know that they care more about their contract than anything. Brandy is too uptight with the kids. Once we found a better daycare we were much happier. I do not recommend Brandy at all if you want to have a good experience go elsewhere where it is all about the kiddos.