Academy Of Early Learning is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 310 North Main Street, Smyrna, Delaware DE. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Academy of Early Learning in Smyrna receives mostly very positive reviews praising the dedicated staff, qualified teachers, and caring director. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about harsh discipline methods, poor communication, inadequate supervision, and facility maintenance issues.
There aren’t enough great things to say about Rainbow Xpress Learning Academy. My grandchild is learning so much and has such fun there. Every aspect of the facility is dedicated to each child’s growth. The director who is also a teacher, is quite talented and gifted. She fills in wherever needed. I’ve seen her making the lunches, teaching classes and decorating. I even appreciate her thorough online letters regarding updates on the learning academy’s website. She’s so kind and outgoing. The teachers are skilled educators and the children love both them and the director. I highly recommend Rainbow Xpress Learning Academy for parents or grandparents, who are interested in obtaining a quality education for their young children.
I would not recommend this daycare to anyone especially if your child is not use to daycare facilities or if they are a bit shy. This daycare has made my daughters transition a nightmare. Teachers talk to students with base in their voice, almost like they are adults. Spoke to the owner and assistant about this numerous times, their excuse is "we're preparing them for kindergarten." In the mornings, it is an extreme hassle to transition your child in to their classroom as the morning aides do not help. Owner is unaware of what goes on in the facility, and the facility has a smell of dirty diapers every afternoon. The playground is extremely outdated, and on several occasions my child has come home crying from babies being mean to her, I've seen a toddler snatch a toy from my daughters hands and the teachers do nothing. They merge all kids from all ages together in the afternoon with little supervision. I am a single parent, and as mistakes happen I was late to pick up. The owner threatened to take my daughter to the police station and had no idea who came to pick her up. Extremely nasty owner and even nastier facility. My child will not be back.
I have been at AEL for over 6 yrs and love the owners, staff and children. I am a qualified teacher in all ages,but at this time I am the cook. We provide a well balanced hot lunch each day and encourage good eating habits along with a great variety of different foods. If you are looking for a loving,encouraging place for your child I would highly recommend Academy of Early Learning. 😊
Horrible center! Staff not educated or trained. The director is very unprofessional, rude and talk about communication lacks 100% My child was hurt and I was not called nor was I aware. Evie is sad person to deal with and lies after lies. I believe in karma what goes around comes around!
The staff is absolutely amazing! All of the teachers are qualified and trained. They love what they do and it shows! The director is welcoming and is always willing to help.