Imagination Childcare Academy

My youngest attends Imagination for UPK. We have had a wonderful experience so far. The teachers are warm and welcoming. The building is clean and well maintained. The playground is fun and unique and will be getting upgraded soon to be more accessible. I felt very comfortable with the administration side of things when I attended the parent meeting at the beginning of the year. Since then I’ve found some of the individuals I’ve encountered to be a bit cold. I was told my child didn’t want to eat the provided lunch and I should plan to pack food for them until they were less picky. If I were a parent who was having trouble affording food for my child, I can imagine how upsetting this exchange would have been. Also, my child is a wonderful eater. It was probably due to the fact that this was a new environment and they weren’t feeling relaxed enough yet to eat a full meal away from home. As a former teacher, I understand how hectic the pace of a school day can be, which is why I’m choosing to give grace in this area. Administrators and teachers have so much on their plates. I appreciate that my child is cared for, safe, and happy.

Both of my boys go here and love it! It has been a life changer for us and especially my eldest son who struggles with ADHD. The teachers and staff there are amazing. Erin, the director, has helped us and continues to help us navigate the special education process with his iep (individualized education program) so he can be successful in his academics. They also focus on social emotional development which is so helpful lol for all of us!

My daughter has been attending Imagination for almost 2 years now and we absolutely love it!! Amazing supportive staff, so much more than childcare. The teachers really put a lot of time and effort into their curriculum and my daughter has not only grown in her interpersonal skills, but in her general knowledge as well. She loves attending Imagination Childcare and always says how much fun she has with her teachers and peers. I can't say enough good things about Erin the director and both of the teachers we've had (Elizabeth in the toddler room and Maryann in jr pre-k).

This facility is absolutely amazing. I am a single mother of 2, and was having a terrible experience with a previous daycare provider. On top of having to remove my kids from this provider, we were also in the middle of a very abrupt move from Greece to Gates so I needed something fast and reliable. I honestly never thought I would be this happy with childcare, and thanks to Imagination a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. From the moment I started speaking with Erin I felt comfortable. I did not have good feelings about any of the other places I looked in to. Erin helped me feel comfortable and immediately assured me that she could offer everything I needed for my 4 and 7 year old. Everyone at imagination is Kind, efficient, and great with communication. On top of that the facility is huge and has a wonderful learning curriculum. I am beyond satisfied knowing my girls are here every day.

My two children have been going to Imagination for the past several years. Last year we switched to one integrated into the school- and this year we're back to Imagination. The director, Erin, has an outgoing and friendly personality and both of my children love the teachers there. The school teachers knew of the daycare and told us that the children coming into kindergarten are some of the best prepared compared to their peers. As soon as we can get the third there, he'll be going as well.