312 Headstart Programs in Florida

RCMA Farm Worker Village C Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews from parents who appreciate the staff's kindness and care. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the facility and management, citing poor conditions despite efforts to improve. One review appears unrelated to the daycare services.

One parent reports significant issues with staff management, specifically noting that a problematic teacher was allowed to continue working instead of being given time off.

One parent reports significant communication issues, noting that the center does not answer the phone and lacks a voicemail system. This lack of accessibility raises concerns about reliability for prospective families seeking VPK services.

Pana Villa Early Head Start Center in Panama City receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the helpful staff, good communication, and well-maintained facility. However, concerns about the surrounding neighborhood's safety, including reported incidents of violence, are mentioned in several reviews.

Ephesus Junior Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns from multiple parents and students. While a few reviewers mention feeling welcomed and describe it as a good school, the majority report serious issues including disrespectful and unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate teaching, missing student belongings, and inappropriate conduct by teachers.

One parent highlights that teachers should improve their approach by making eye contact and introducing themselves to help toddlers adjust, while another parent describes severe issues including alleged fraud regarding home visits, staff health concerns, disrespectful behavior from a teacher named Kruzer, and unexplained injuries to a child.

One parent expresses strong affection for the facility, while another criticizes the lack of a dedicated 800-number for contacting drivers regarding complaints.

One parent highlights the prompt service and positive atmosphere, noting they would visit more often if located closer to home. Another reviewer reports that the phone line was out of service, questioning why the location remains listed.

One parent expresses strong satisfaction with the facility, while another criticizes the lack of a dedicated customer service line for driver complaints.

TR Jackson Early Head Start receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct and enrollment processes, though some parents praise specific events and educational programs. The facility struggles with consistent customer service at the front desk and has faced serious allegations regarding classroom management and child care practices.

One parent reports concerns about the absence of children on the premises, while another describes gang activity surrounding the property.

One parent praises the teachers and support staff for younger children aged 1-3 but warns that the program quality drops significantly for the 4-5 age group. While the early childhood classroom receives high marks, the older program is described as unpleasant by other parents who have experienced it.

One parent reports a malfunctioning phone line with loud screeching noises, while another criticizes a teacher's treatment of children as unacceptable. A third review describes the center as rude, noting excessive wait times and a lack of patience with kids, leading the parent to refuse enrollment.

One parent describes an intensely negative experience, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the facility and alleging undisclosed harm to their child after leaving. The review highlights severe concerns regarding safety and transparency in care. No positive aspects were mentioned in the available feedback.

One parent describes the facility as a failure to children and strongly urges parents to close all locations based on their negative experience. The review provides no specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or safety, only a general condemnation of the program's performance.

One parent describes this Head Start location as the worst school their children have attended, citing terrible teachers and suggesting that staff behavior warrants reporting to child protective services.

One parent highlights the staff as professional and knowledgeable, noting a positive educational environment that prioritizes child safety and mental health. The reviewer found the program so satisfying that they wished for additional locations.

One parent highlights the supportive and helpful nature of the staff, noting that they assist parents effectively. The reviewer also describes the facility's atmosphere as having positive energy.

One parent describes the facility as needing to be reported, indicating a serious concern with the current operations or safety standards at this location.

One parent highlights the staff's professionalism and knowledge, noting a positive educational environment that prioritizes child safety and mental health. The reviewer found the program so effective that they wished for more availability. No negative aspects were mentioned in the feedback.

One parent describes the center as a nice place, while another characterizes it as a great location for childcare services.