Childcare Network 150 - Oriole Beach

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Childcare Network in Gulf Breeze has been amazing for our family. The teachers are caring, professional, and truly make the kids feel at home. Our child loves going every day and we’ve seen so much growth and confidence. Highly recommend!

I don’t think I’ve ever written a review that makes me as emotional as this one. This is the BEST facility my children have ever been to. I have absolutely NOTHING negative to say and that’s rare 😆! The staff is amazing and always friendly from the front door to the back of the school. Your children will be LOVED, educated, and will always be safe. I had a child that would not stay with anyone, but he adjusted to the team here and he loves it. I am deeply saddened to be moving my children because of a relocation, but I will forever brag about their services, diversity (very important to me), and their kindness. Kara: The sweetest director and loving person. I’ve never received a negative attitude or a day where she seems to hate work. She is always doing her job and engaging with the kids like a regular teacher. It was so nice experiencing her kindness. My children adore her. Reagan: Assistant director—— She is very personable and a multitasker all in one breath. She is always ready to fill in where there may be shortages and she’s ready and motivated to cook meals for our children daily. We appreciate you. You truly have to love your job to do what you do. A mother of four children who still comes to work everyday to take care of everyone else’s children. This says enough about her character!! Thank you Ms. Annie: 3 YO classroom—- if you want old school, organized, & disciplined toddlers you can count on her for that. She is stern, yet gentle, and really good at what she does. She is a gem and we can never thank her enough. Ms. Stefani: 3 YO classroom: She is the sunshine to any cloudy day. She has such a beautiful aura and personality to deal with children. She’s soooo sweet and my difficult toddler loves her very much. I do want to add that Ms. Annie and Stefani both went above and beyond to take good care of my child’s glasses during play time and to always cover his hair when he had a new hair style that I didn’t want ruined by the sand. It takes a special person to listen and enforce every request you make for your children & everyone else’s as well. They did this effortlessly all year! Mrs. Bree: VPK LEAD teacher has a very creative and imaginative mind that the children love. She had very good control over her class and the children listen to her well. She is always going above and beyond for the kids to be happy and to encourage parent participation. I appreciate your hard work this year. Ms. Tiffani: VPK ASSISTANT teacher has always been so loving and warm since the start of VPK… she jumped right in and was ready to help Mrs. Bree with the children. She was very sweet to my child when my child was not always sweet to her. She allowed things that may have been hurtful, to roll off her back. She never took anything personal, nor did she allow anything the children did, change how she treated them. Thank you Ms. Tiffani Ms. Kelsie: After school teacher—we only got to experience her for a short time, but she jumped right in the battle and made her mark like a veteran. She built relationships with both of my children rather quickly. They enjoy her and I’m grateful for the kindness she shared as well. She keeps the kids engaged in arts and crafts and she’s always ready for outdoor fun. I think this covers all of my children’s personal interactions with staff. I’ve only observed the infant to 2YO classrooms in passing. The children are always well-kept and monitored closely. They love on the babies like their own. The one and only “complaint” I have, is that darn SANDBOX!! I hate it 🤣🤣!!! The kids love it though and I’m sure it makes the day better for the team. If you’re wondering if you should send your children here, you should!!! This isn’t a paid review! This is from the heart. I don’t play about my children. I had no reason at all to be worried or get upset this school year due to staff behavior or mistreatment. They exceeded my expectations. Great job #150!!!

We have been very hesitant in enrolling our daughter in school, after doing a tour we were quickly put at ease. The teachers are all great! The love and attention they provide creates a nurturing environment where little ones thrive.

Started at this daycare in January & absolutely loved the staff & director, Sarah. At the beginning of April, they had a full staff change over & Sarah left. The district manager, Michelle, took over as a stand-in director until they were able to find a replacement and she is incredibly rude. I attempted to voice a few concerns to her (ie: daycare teachers pushing for my son to eat purées at school. We declined due to seeing them share spoons) & she dismissed all of them, cutting me off & speaking to me in the nastiest tone. I cut the conversation short because I recognized it wouldn’t get me anywhere & I didn’t want to jeopardize my son’s care. He was in the infant room. The final straw came when one of his daycare teachers, Kiara, became nasty towards my child who is 9 months old. She called him “aggressive” because he was pulling on his hair when he became upset, which is completely normal behavior for a 9 month old. Any conversation had with her, she just seemed annoyed with my child & unwilling to help soothe him. Again, he is 9 months old! A baby! After the incident, I tried to move forward but she refused to speak to me when I would pick him up and attempt to pacify the situation. We made the decision to pull him out of daycare promptly. Parents of the infant room - be mindful & trust your gut. The daycare teachers have their children as infants in the room & definitely play favorites when it comes to care. They assume the worst & run with wild accusations instead of talking things out with parents appropriately & calmly. It saddens me to see this daycare take a turn for the worst. I really did enjoy my time in the beginning, but it is corporate after all - so it’s expected. I hope this review serves as a warning to new parents thinking about trusting this daycare with care of their infant.

I cannot say enough good things about this Childcare Network. I also have 0 negative things to say. They are incredible . My daughter has gone here since she was 1.5 years old and she’s now still there in pre-k. They are organized, kind, helpful, and most of all, they love our kids. They go above and beyond to give our kids the experience of a lifetime. See some pics here of activity examples of things they do. Not to mention, they have visitors come for the kids, Adam’s sanitation, the fire dept, dentists, etc. I am sooooo blessed to have a spot here for my child