Victory Early Learning Academy

VELA is the best! The staff are so caring and dedicated to the kids and their families. We love the pictures and all of the daily info that the app gives us. I’m a teacher and was very fearful about finding a daycare that I loved .. VELA has been nothing short of amazing.

I rarely leave reviews but as a first time mom terrified to leave her daughter for the first time, the teachers and directors here are fantastic! They’ve been so transparent and reassuring, and know very intimate details about the day with my daughter! The transition back to work has been tough but as we’re learning what routines work best for us, they’ve been so accommodating. We’re always greeted with a smile and it’s so clear the kids are cared for and happy here. Looking forward to my daughter growing up through their program.

Both my son and daughter are current students and have been attending VELA since they were 14+ weeks. I would not look elsewhere or consider another school because their staff truly loves and engages with all the children. They have a play based philosophy and allow the children to learn through play, projects and living in the world around them. I have seen my children’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness grow and thrive. My children are excited to go to school each day and as a working parent I could not be happier.

My children attended Victory Early Learning Academy for the last four years and we could not be more grateful for the nurturing environment the school has provided. My kids have thrived in an atmosphere that values their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. The teachers have walked compassionately alongside us in raising our children both when they are delightful and when they are difficult. They have not only prayed with me in times of need but also provided a meal when they knew our family was going through a period of transition. My children have delighted in growing their own garden, participating in the church’s VBX program, learning their letters, creating their own process art, and learning how to be good friends. And I have had peace and joy about leaving my children in the care of teachers who I know want the absolute best for them.

My son attended VELA as an infant and we loved his teachers. However, we had an incident where I noticed a bruise on my son’s head at pickup. I asked the teacher on duty what happened, and she said she didn’t know. The bruise itself wasn’t a huge deal, as my son was at an early walking stage and accidents happen. What I didn’t love is that on that particular day, as well as several other days, I noticed that teacher (who was a new assistant teacher) on her cell phone with her eyes off the kids while she was the only teacher in the room. So, I decided to make a phone call to the director, Missy, to make her aware. Her response, instead of a simple “I understand your concern and will reset the expectation with this teacher going forward”, was “We feel that your son came in with the bruise, and it seems like you just have something against that teacher because she’s new.” Her response as a director was defensive, off putting, and immature. Sadly, an experience like this can change your opinion on a business you love completely and that’s exactly what it did for me.