Reedy Fork Early Learning Academy

When we first went in for a tour, everything seemed lovely. After all the "school" is newer--looks aesthetically pleasing, etc. In the beginning (August), we received great reports in Class Tag...that our two-year-old child was doing great and a great helper/leader. We knew that about our child because as educators, my wife and I understand behaviors; therefore, we have made it a point since our child was an infant to teach her (behavior-wise/academic-wise). *Special note: we expressed to them that our child knew how to say and identify her alphabets (lower and uppercase); numbers 1-20; count; and could sign simple words from the age of one to the present moment.*

We suddenly received a report from the director (after asking about her progress weeks prior) that our child was "defiant" and says "no" all the time. I asked for the specifics--it was only mentioned that it was during nap time. The next week, we received a message that our two-year-old was defiant and etc. So, my wife and I asked for a conference--no response! We also mentioned that we would work with them to make sure what they incorporate there was consistent with what we were doing at home; and shared what we do at home (after all, our child was not defiant at home). Additionally, we would get our child and her pull-up would be soiled.

The next week, Friday, October 14th, we received a paper stating our child needs behavior therapy. I was extremely upset! I emailed them to express my concerns--no response. That Monday, I walked our daughter in: she followed the teachers commands to put her coat away, etc. In my mind, I am thinking: if she is defiant, she would not have listened at all. As I walked out, I received MORE paperwork...this time it was an article from online/aka Google University. I was at work bothered by it all, so I left work early to observe...or try to. I looked in our daughter's classroom--she was not defiant--and she did not know I was there.

So, I told the director I wanted to observe--I was told "not at this time" and to come between the hours of 8:30-9:30am. Additionally, she told me my daughter has been asking about her dad. I asked if they talked about families and the director immediately said "you are not the first same-sex couple here--we do not judge here...God is the judge." I expressed that our daughter doesn't mention her dad at home and that when the time came, she would know her father. The director added that she felt our daughter needed to know her dad. At the time, I was puzzled, but went home and talked to my wife about what occurred.

The next day, I dropped our child off and the director immediately gave me MORE paperwork about how our child needs behavior therapy! I did not read it until I left, but I ended up turning around to get my daughter because THIS WAS THE LAST STRAW! I walked into her classroom and she was sitting at the table with her peers (once again--NOT DEFIANT)....and she did not know I was coming. We took our daughter elsewhere for the day. When we all went home, our daughter was herself again! She was smiling, talking more...in clear sentences, and even told us she had to "pee-pee and poop..." and she did on the potty!

Overall, it feels great to see our child as herself AGAIN! I do not recommend this facility if you want your child to learn/develop as the person they will be. If you are searching for a watered-down place to drop your child(ren) off to...without experienced teachers/directors, go for it! On the outside it looks great...and they make it seem that way, but in reality---it isn't! I debated on posting this because I respect people and their desire for a business, but parents should be aware of what they are getting themselves into. Our child could have been misdiagnosed due to their lack of understanding about behaviors and child development. Our child is 2! Defiant is a strong word!!!

Absolutely love this daycare. My child is well taken care and I have no issues. Being in Reedy Fork it is really convenient and appreciate how the teachers step up to the plate to make sure the children are learning and participating. Wish I would have came here sooner.

Do not use this daycare facility. It is worth the drive elsewhere. I wished we had listened to other reviews. We have been at the facility for 2 weeks and are already moving. We live in Reedy Fork and will be driving an additional 15 minutes to another daycare. They put on a good front during the tour. During our 2 weeks, my son had 3 different teachers in his classroom, there were mornings where there were 1 teacher with 11 kids. They say they open at 6:30 but all of the other teachers do not arrive until 7:30. My husband had to wait on someone to open the daycare one morning and most recently my child came home with different diapers on. It may not seem like much but they do not pay attention to details and make excuses for their actions. We had a conference where we voiced our concern and were told we're being knit picky. We were told we couldn't be pleased and today would be our last day. The direct, site director, cook and some of the reviews with 5 stars below are all family members. If I would have known these things in the beginning I would have chosen a different facility.