Scottdale Early Learning INC.

We’ve had such a positive experience with SEL from the moment we walked through the doors, we could feel how caring and dedicated the staff are. The teachers create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. My daughter has grown so much in confidence, creativity, and social skills from here. We’re so grateful to have found SEL at Warren Ave.

I’m very pleased with the Grandparents breakfast this morning. The staff greeted each of the children by name. The infant room staff made me welcome and I noticed how much love and patience is given to each baby. Each staff person I met was professional and very friendly. The director was supportive and dedicated to making the grandparents welcome with her courtesy to everyone that entered. The breakfast was hot and delicious. I really enjoyed being there.

My Daughter just started in the Preschool class with Ms. Jasmine, Ms. Fatima, and Mr Johnson. It has only been a few week but i am so impressed. I am a Early Childhood Educator as well and have been Praying for a quality school in my neighborhood. This place has knocked it out the park. I love the warm welcomes in the mornings and the level of professionalism from staff. My Daughter has learned so much in just a few short weeks. I never see the Teachers sitting around doing nothing, they are always engaged. The classrooms are set up well and the lesson plans and menus are always posted. If your looking for quality, safe care come on down and get on the waiting list. Yup I said waiting list; I know you didn't think a place this great had openings 😁

Expectations broken!!!My daughter never been school before. This was her first time. No camara in classroom. A lot of high standards for pre-k. Was called daily to get my daughter for crying and spitting on floor while crying. Daughter was left in restroom upon calling me to pick her up hysterical crying while sitting on toilet it like the teacher didn’t give a dam. Who leaves a 4 year old crying on toilet? The teachers aren’t qualified for emotional support. Just had her sitting on toilet til I came. That was very heartbreaking for me and at that point I was done. I asked them doing orientation, are they able to deal with kids never been school. The response, “yes we see it all time” well. She only made it one full day and I was expecting to get feedback instead the Spanish teacher, say she did okay.Some morning her energy was not towards me no greeting or eye contact.I ask can you tell me what I need to work on. She then say oh she did this she did that. Nothing positive. I had high hopes for this center. My daughter use to cry before arrival daily saying she didn’t like it. She has speech delay. This center gave me one option to refer her to a school for special needs kids. What a slap in face. Instead helping with solutions to help with separation anxiety, my daughter was just on a hanger and labeled. Her very last day didn’t help because she seen a big roach. So that had me puzzled as well to the cleaning of the center, since the requirements are so high. Parents do your research. What seems well might not be as well. It seems they are just hiring zombies. My daughter is happy at her new pre-k center. No issues, no crying, no issues to what was “so called documented at Scottdale center. The funding for Scottdale center needs to go to properly training staff. Not to mention I was on waiting list for 3 years. Pre-k lottery she wasn’t picked I was on waiting list and a spot became available. The red flags was there. I just ignored them. My daughter is in speech therapy and is thriving. Her 5 sentence words where slurred. It makes me smile to realize my daughter feeling where met by her parents and supporting outside facilities.The love and support is there. Do your research. If it don’t feel right it not right.

The teachers communicate openly and effectively about your child's progress. I like how Ms. Morgan is helpful and friendly upon arrival each day. I really like this about the school! I can only mention one thing that I do not like about the school. I did not like how they replace one upfront friendly and helpful staff member Ms. June for another staff member that doesn't seem like she wants to be in an environment with children. She seats upfront and she doesn't speak to you when you ask her questions. She bluntly ignores you. I often see her more attentive to her phone than what is going on in the center. She is however a cold new staff member. This replacement was a horrible match for this position.