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December 2022 by Elyse Burnett
Kiddie Academy of Darien is the best in our book! They are so knowlegable about child developement and really care about your child's well being on a daily basis. They will do everything in their power to make sure your child has an amazing experience and learn all the new things.
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December 2022 by E Poposki
I had very high expectations for this day care but left very disappointed. Save your money and nerves. Teachers seemed nice and pleasant I did liked them, but the director has too much attitude ( I very much dislike when people roll their eyes at me and this was first impression. Also needs to ease up on the exclamation marks in emails). For the money you pay I would look for a better daycare. We left after two months and I should have done it sooner. Not a good day care for two working parents. We left because of management.
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December 2022 by Heather Stefanski
I have both of my children enrolled at Kiddie Academy of Darien and have been thrilled with the care that they receive there. All of the teachers have been wonderful with working with my children on age appropriate skills and I enjoy the curriculum they use. The front desk staff is amazing, especially when we are having a rough time with morning drop off. I love the updates I receive during the day along with the pictures. I am so thankful that I found Kiddie Academy to help my children grow!
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December 2022 by Lauren B
Kiddie Academy in Darien has been nothing but great! We unexpectedly had to send our little one to daycare when my childcare fell through with my parents due to health. My daughter has loved it here since day one! The communication is great and my daughter loves going to school everyday.
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December 2022 by Samantha Shuman
Our son fell in love with his teachers at Kiddie Academy. Every day he tells us how much he loves school and his friends. Through their creative and imaginative play, our son was able to grow socially and academically. The teachers and administrators are in constant communication. We felt like they really got to know our son and our family. We greatly appreciate their dedication to their students!
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December 2022 by Bojana Matic
Stay away, by far the worst experience we had with the day care center so far. We left the school a year ago after the director Nikki sent me an email saying that teachers in this industry might not be trained to teach children who might have special needs.My son is a healthy and happy boy who at the time was at speech therapy.He would be scratched and left with blood on his face, they didn't even call to let me know, on the other hand they called every time he would do something wrong to pick him up immediately.He was in day care since he turned two....only for those six months he spent at Kiddie Academy he had issues, the place where we moved him to, he just graduated with no issues what so ever and getting ready for school.Also 5 star comments are left by their employees
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December 2022 by Nikki Giancola-Shanks
I was super nervous to start daycare with my only child who had been watched by my mom and aunt during the first year of her life. KA has been great to us! From the moment you walk in, everyone is friendly and welcoming. The teachers really care about my child and helped her adjust. The Tadpoles app is so great. I have watched how much she has grown since joining. Definitely recommend.
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December 2021 by Anna T
Stay away from this daycare. The new Director (2020) and her staff are very unprofessional and unpleasant to work with. Children are being fed each other's milk even though the bottles have labels with each child's name on them! It has happened multiple times now! And when asked there is no good reason given of why this is happening besides that the Teacher must of been busy and grabbed the wrong bottle. This is not the answer anyone is looking for when things like this happen! Especially during a pandemic! If they are too busy to feed them properly then it means they are too busy and too under staffed to take care of our children! When messages are being sent through the app NO ONE responds! Take your money somewhere else!
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December 2021 by Mitchell Lewandowski
I have had my five year old daughter enrolled at Kiddie Academy Darien for years. Everyday she comes home learning something new and is always excited to go back to school everyday. Just a few weeks ago she told me about some polar bear facts she learned and was so thrilled to tell me all of them. All her teachers over the years have been amazing and so devoted to her education. Both directors I have dealt with have been absolute professionals. They absolutely care for the children in their school. The entire staff and especially management have been dedicated and responsive to my family's needs. Even during these hard times they remain steadfast to provide an education to my child. They truly wish to see these children succeed in their education. I cannot recommend this school enough.
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December 2021 by Katie Gutwein
We love Kiddie Academy! Our twin girls have been going for over two years, and they are thriving. The teachers truly care for our girls and our family, administration is responsive; and they’ve handled, as best as possible, the uncertainty and changes the pandemic has brought. We’ve recommended several families send their kiddos here too, and I know they’re all happy as well.
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December 2021 by Michele Canino
KA Darien stood out from the rest for it's cleanliness, organization, staff and amenities. That is why we chose to send our child there since she was 3 months old. The previous and current director have always assisted and accommodated our families needs. They have all gone above and beyond to keep our children safe during the pandemic as well. My child is excited to go to daycare every day and clearly loves to be with all of her teachers and friends. I highly recommend KA for your childcare needs.
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December 2021 by The Skinner Fam Journey
It took me forever to find a perfect preschool for my son diagnosed with autism. Kiddie Academy has been amazing for him, he came in with 0 social skills, 0 self help skills, and so much more, now at 2 1/2 he is able to put his shoes on, drink from an open cup, play with other children, and even take his own coat off, as well as zip it up with help! My son transformed in 7 months of being at KA, I’m in love with the staff, I love the director and assistant director, I love how safe it is with covid. Just everything about KA makes me smile and feel great about bringing my baby rhino to the school❤️
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December 2021 by Sheila Barry
I enrolled my children there 4 years ago. Unfortunately, the original director (who was very helpful and responsive) left for a new position about 4-5 months ago (around Sept 2020). Since then, the school has definitely gone downhill and is not worth the tuition. The new director is not professional and the teachers (while very nice) are inexperienced. The teacher turnover has been very high and the few experienced teachers do not seem to be recognized for being good resources or mentors to the younger / more inexperienced ones. Parental communication is often late, and very vague.It is a shame because their physical facilities are nice, but they are not utilizing the space due to the pandemic. I would avoid this school until they change management, director and get more experienced and consistent teachers.
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December 2021 by Gail Wiercioch
My son, who is now 2.5 years old but has been attending KA Darien since around 12 weeks old, has had an excellent experience. As an educator myself, my standards are probably a bit too high, and KA Darien has always risen to my expectations. The management staff, especially Nikki Lewandowski, Heather Vogt, and Olga Dinos, are thoughtful, attentive, responsive, and professional. The teachers are hardworking, creative, and kind. My son enjoys his days and has learned so much, and I am always comfortable leaving him in the staff's expert care.
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December 2021 by Irena Koceva
We just love Kiddie Academy of Darien. The principal and teachers truly care about the children and give them the confidence they need to excel. I'm grateful for the individualized lesson planning my daughter receive and the values that are being instilled. My daughter has created such a strong connection with the teachers and the classmates that every morning she can't wait to meet them and play with them. It's a really great place to learn and have fun. I feel so happy knowing that she is safe there and so loved, they treat the kids like a family! Thank you so much for what are you doing for my daughter! You are amazing!
