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September 2023 by Viridiana R.
I'm so glad I made the right choice switching to Fullerton Children's Academy. I have a toddler and an infant and they both have great teachers. Always positive, friendly and GREAT communication. I go to work with no worries.
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September 2023 by Elizabeth C.
DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE. The reason I gave this place a two star instead of one is because of some of the good teachers who are/were there (not sure if all of them are still there).Negatives: I had issues with two staff members: Ms. Kyra (one of the teachers) and Ms. Maggie (the director). Good luck if your child isn't on their favorite list. They think it's funny or you're "too much" when parents share their concerns. In other words, they don't like it if you advocate for your child. If my kid is being mistreated, like any parent, I'll say something. Honestly, we (some other parents felt the same as me) wouldn't be "too much" if you followed through and did your job correctly. Why would any parent need to bother a staff member if they are doing a good job and feel their kid is in good hands? You may hear from us to see how our kid is doing, but that's about it. When my son had Ms.Chami and Ms. Zena, I backed off because I knew he was in good hands, but then after Ms. Chami left and Ms. Zena went on vacation, he was put in Ms. Kyra's hands. Hence my review (I'll provide a specific example towards the end of this review).Also, if your kid wears glasses, watch out. There were 5 incidents that I was aware of where my kid's glasses were messed with. However, it was the last 3 incidents that upset me (there were follow through with the first 2 incident with the good teachers). The last 3 incidents involved the same kid messing with my son's glasses and that kid eventually ended up damaging his frames. If there were follow through with the director (her talking to that kid's parent) when it happened the first time and also the 2nd time, maybe my kid's glasses wouldn't have been damaged. My insider informed me that Ms. Maggie brushed it off each time. By the 5th incident, when the frames got damaged (btw, they were BRAND NEW FRAMES AND LENSES), I was done speaking with Ms. Maggie so I reached out to her boss, Ms. Harshi. Once this happened, some things that should have been done were getting done. For instance, Ms.Harshi reached out to me and confirmed Ms. Maggie spoke to the parents and Ms. Harshi said the school and the parent will take responsibility for the cost of the new frames that we were forced to get since the kid at that school damaged it. It's ridiculous how I had to go this length.Now about Ms. Kyra. Not sure if she had any training, but the way she handled two incidents that I know of, it sounds like she needs training. The example I will provide is to show how transparent I am, just in case they offer the same example and twist my words around if they respond to this review. In the most recent incident (end of July), when I went to pick up my son pretty early one of the days, he was crying. My son got in trouble for pushing another student (yes, I admit, he was in the wrong for this), but like any kid, there is a REASON why he did this. Don't get me wrong, I don't condone that type of behavior but shouldn't a teacher find out why the behavior occurred instead of putting the complete blame on one child? (I heard from other parents, and an insider (person who may or may not work there still) confirmed this is common practice at this place). In other words, even though another kid started the situation, if your child reacts with a negative behavior (like any other toddler would who is learning how to manage big emotions to another negative behavior trying to stand up for themselves), your child will be the one who will receive all the blame. There is no follow-up after the kids calm down about what caused the situation or teaching proper behavior. There is only yelling at the kid who responded to the first kid's negative behavior (and this staff member proudly showed that this is appropriate behavior). Also, if your child cries, your child is called "too sensitive." I only know this because Ms.Kyra said she saw my kid push another kid, so she yelled at him (in other words, saying she was in
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September 2023 by Martha M.
First of all i would like to thank Miss. Maggie and Ms.Cathy, and all the other stuff and teachers at Fullerton Children's Academy. They do a great job everyday making sure our children get the proper care and education. Very professional and clean environment. I would definitely recommend this day care Center one of the best ones in the area. Thank you for all you're hard work you put in with our children.
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August 2022 by Judy S.
My son has been attending FCA since he was about 7/8 months and he is now 13 months! I was a bit hesitant and not sure what to expect since it was my first time having to leave my son, however, they welcomed him with open arms and made him and I comfortable. He is currently in the infant room with Ms. Lupe who is amazing and sweet!! You can definitely feel and see that she has so much love and care for her students. All the teachers and assistants are nice and helpful! They always greet my son whether it's a hello or a goodbye whenever they see him which makes me know that they engage with all the students no matter what age group class they are in. They also provide a daily report so you are aware of what's been done such as: diaper changes, meal times, nap times, etc which helps out! The school itself is very colorful and vibrant which you cannot miss. They have different outside and inside sections for each class: infant, toddler, school age and etc. I really enjoy seeing and having my son be apart of all the fun activities they do! It lets me know they are helping my son grow both physically and making sure he hits all his developmental milestones! My favorite things are seeing all the projects my son comes home with! Love how they are hands on!! They also provide activities for parents as well which makes us feel included and appreciative such as mother and father day appreciation! I also love the fact FCA keeps parents in loop by using an app for communication which they will also post important info and photos so you're able to see what the students are up to. If a situation arises, then it's easily addressed and resolved. Ms. Maggie plays a huge part in making sure FCA runs smoothly and efficiently which I appreciate. The effort and time from the staff makes FCA a place worth choosing!!
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August 2022 by Amanda R.
My 4 year old has been attending Kiddie Learning, now Fullerton Children's Academy since she was 15 months old. It truly is her second home. The playground is always receiving constant upgrades, the food is nutritious and well prepared daily by Ms. Nessren who loves those children dearly, and the teachers treat the kids as if they are one of their own. Ms. Nilanga has been such a huge influence on my daughter's life. She comes home and talks about her daily. She has learned to write her name, all of her letters, draw shapes, cut with scissors, ID numbers and write them up to 20, complete weekly homework packets to carryover her skill sets and so much more before even entering TK. She is an amazing teacher and gets the children engaged, focused, and also keeps it fun. The school provides snacks and meals daily along with potty training help. Their summer program and holiday themed parties are some of favorite things though. My daughter frequently talks about their Easter egg hunts, luaus, pony rides, and bounce house days. They will forever be in her memories even after moving on to elementary school. Ms. Lupe is the infant room teacher. Ms. Lupe was the teacher when my oldest was 15 months and is still the teacher for my youngest who I had no trouble dropping off at 4 months old. She loves and cares so deeply for those babies. She knows just what they need developmentally whether they are 3 months or 17 months. She is amazing at getting them to sleep and take milk from a bottle. She also has aided in transitioning both of my girls into sippy cups and away from the pacifier (our choice). She documents what they eat, when they sleep and what their diapers were daily. It is nice having that peace of mind in her diaper bag every night. Ms. Maggie is a great director. She keeps a constant flow of communication which we very much appreciate. Any slight issue I've had has always been handled quickly and in a professional manner. Ms Jabeen, the TK/K teacher is also amazing! My oldest would love being her "helper" in the mornings passing out breakfast or papers. She always gives the best and most cheerful morning greetings. I have nothing best the best to say about this school.
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July 2022 by paula m.
I'm writing this update because I am moved to tears! My son Peyton has been attending since he was 8 months old and now he is 5 and his journey at FCA is coming to a bittersweet end as he transitions to kindergarten.From the beginning the love he received from Ms Lupe and Ms Maria was so reassuring in the infant class. The support he has received from the staff has always encouraged his development and hitting all of his developmental milestones.Ms Jabeen has been instrumental in his last year at FCA. She really takes the time to teach the kids and promotes their independence while still providing the comfort that my sensitive boy needs at times. I just received his annual portfolio and report card and the staff really went above and beyond to put this together for us. You can see his art and projects throughout the year in his binder and I can see the progress he has made from the beginning of the year until the end.The director Ms Maggie has been great as well as the teacher assistants. I LOVE Ms Cathy. Actually I love them all! On a separate note, I had a second baby a year and a half ago and I had no hesitation to have him join FCA as soon as I could (8 weeks old) because I knew what great care he would receive with Ms Lupe. He recently has transitioned to Ms Kira's class and is also doing great developmentally.I really can't say enough good things for what FCA has done for my kids and there's not enough I could do to repay them. Thank you thank you thank you to all the great staf
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May 2021 by Kristina S.
Our time with Kiddie Learning Academy was short but we loved the staff there. We had two kids in their toddler and pre-K, respectively. We instantly noticed a change their attitudes after going for a week. Ms. Jabeen oversees the pre-K class and she was so wonderful with our 4 year old. He wasn't always excited to go to school but once he got there and saw her he was off running. On tough days, she would communicate well with us which helped ease our worries. Ms. Katie took care of our 20 month old and we loved her daily reports on what he ate, when he napped, and what they did that day. Their Covid protocols in place made us feel safe about sending our kids there. Ms. Maggie was always helpful and was clear about what we could expect while the boys were there. I would definitely recommend Kiddie Learning Academy to anyone looking for somewhere to send their kids.
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April 2021 by Jessie H.
Good teachers very patient and they really care about the children. Flexible hours and the rate is very reasonable for today's society
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December 2017 by Manoj Wickremesinghe
My daughter absolutely loves this place. She has been attending for over seven months since she was two and half. The teachers are caring, energetic and communicates with us regularly and provides a loving environment in her classroom. When I leave for work I feel good knowing my daughter is loved, cared for, and is safe. I highly recommend Kiddie Learning to any parent!
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December 2017 by marben perancullo
Great place to be! I am very proud to be a part of KLA family!