Kiddie Academy Of Lakewood Ranch

We love Kiddie Academy LWR. They have been a perfect fit for our 1 year old. The staff is warm and welcoming and it’s such a pleasant environment. We love the daily updates and our daughter adores her teachers.

Both of my children went here until management changed and it went downhill. Teachers actually had tenure, meals were made there and the curriculum was spot on. My son went here from infancy to about 2 and a half and I saw the decline overtime. Just be cautious depending on the teacher in the classroom, watch the cameras periodically. The main issue that ended up happening and resulted in me pulling him out was my son would cry and not want me to leave everyday. To the point where it was a dreaded thing for us both, when he used to love going to school. He is a very happy go lucky kid so this is very unusual for him. I hope it gets better but I’m not sure if they can’t get in control of the turnover rates of teachers. (This is excluding the infant teachers, they’re fantastic) I’m glad I switched from here and wish it was how it was with previous owners.

Highly recommend! I was nervous to go back to work, but the ladies in the front made me feel very welcome and comfortable. The teachers are very attentive and always available to chat about his day… and my little guy loves his teachers and I am so happy to know he is loved at school while I have to be away from him!

Our son Liam loves it here. The staff and teachers are all so kind, organized and good at what they do. They also offer extra classes that you can sign your child up for, to learn different activities. Our son has progressed so much since we started bringing him here and we are very grateful! Overall a great place and would highly recommend!

I was hesitant to write this review because I prefer to keep my name offline, but I feel compelled to warn other parents. If you care about your child’s well-being, stay far away from this place. 1. Health and Safety Concerns – My 3-year-old son started attending in early February. Within just a few days, he caught the flu. By the second week, he developed ringworm. This raised serious concerns about the cleanliness and hygiene practices at the school. 2. Uncaring and Unresponsive Staff – One morning, when my wife was dropping off our son, he became upset and didn’t want to stay. He cried so hard that he eventually vomited all over her. Shockingly, not a single staff member stepped in to help, comfort him, or even offer something to clean up the mess. My wife had to go into his classroom to ask for napkins, and even then, no one came to assist or console our son. Feeling completely abandoned by the staff, she decided to take him home. When she later called the school to express her frustration, their only response was to ask if he was sick. That was the final straw. We immediately withdrew him from the school, only to find that they still charged us for the rest of the week, billed us for an additional week, and kept our deposit. This experience was beyond disappointing—it was unacceptable. I urge all parents to think twice before enrolling their child here.