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January 2024 by Amanda Jutze
The love & care that this establishment provides to our baby girl is above our expectations! We started her at a different place after she turned 2 in September & were extremely disappointed in the services/care given. We are very grateful for the opening in the toddler class that she was welcomed with literal open arms & smiles, with a complete rundown of daily activities including pictures/videos of growth & development with a Christian based educational program introducing God and all our many blessings at a young age for her to grow up in the same atmosphere as home. She absolutely loves going to school to see her friends & teachers! Thank you for all you do, theres no other place that will love her while we are at work like you guys do!!!
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November 2023 by Laura G
Our son loves going to Children’s Kastle! The directors Maria and Madeline are great, and all of his teachers have been so wonderful. They plan great activities for him, and he learns so much every day. And all of his teachers really care about him. I know he feels safe and loved while he is there, which is the most important thing for us.
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October 2023 by Kayla Osborne Powell
Everyday I look back on my experience working there and am so thankful I left. The business is micromanaged, staff is told to come in when sick. The owner is manipulative and altered my pay stubs. They have security cameras they never notified me of as a parent or employee and the cameras are just used to eavesdrop on staff. Toxic work environment.
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October 2023 by Lisa Mueller
My daughter has been going to this daycare for almost a year now, everyone is super friendly! She has just grown so much socially and developmentally. We cannot recommend this place enough!
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October 2023 by Danita Boone
This school is very impressive! From the Owner- Darlene, Director-Maria (and all of the office staff), to my daughter’s teachers- Mrs. Melissa and all of the assistant teachers; I send a huge thank you!What I love about this school is the professionalism, education excellence (my daughter’s vocabulary has taken off and there is an amazing curriculum), extreme cleanliness, organization (the routines are so very nice and the classes are organized so well), educational background and experience of the teachers, communication between parents and teachers, importance for learn through play and different activities, and more. The added bonus is that this is a Christian school which is dear to me for my daughter.It’s relieving to be able to trust my child in good hands. She sometimes cries because she wants to stay! That says a lot.Thank you so much!
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October 2023 by Jill T
Love the teachers here! My child absolutely adores director Ms. Madeline and I feel so happy and comfortable knowing she is in great hands with her. Ms. Hailee is also amazing & it’s a great feeling seeing my baby with a huge smile as she reaches for her in the morning! You can tell the genuine care they have for my child. Teachers like this are making such an impact in my child’s life! I can’t say enough great things about them!!Owner Darlene & director Maria have always gone out of their way to make sure we are accommodated and always so kind.The center is always very clean. The teachers are always doing fun activities and making crafts with the students - my absolute fav bringing home their work!Recommend this school to anyone who asks!
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October 2023 by erica dublino
I am so happy I found this facility for my kids . My son was in a horrible daycare prior and I knew I had to get him somewhere he was safe loved and cared for and The Rock was it! The staff was so welcoming, the owner, and director Maria were so kind and assured me my kids would be taken care of knowing my fears and concerns coming from a not so great place. From the moment I entered the building I knew this was the place for my family. It’s always clean , the staff is always saying hello to me and my kids recognize them in the hallways and always happy. My son comes home happy as can be and learns so much. He is absolutely thriving. He has been so healthy since coming from his prior daycare where he was sick every single week. Since coming to the rock my son has been the healthiest he’s been in a very long time. My daughter got to experience their summer camp which was absolutely incredible. So many field trips and special guests that come in. She cannot wait to come back! I couldn’t be happier sending my kids to the Rock, it’s truly been nothing short of amazing ! Knowing the people who are with my kids all day long truly love and support them!
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October 2023 by Rachel Collins
I worked here for 2 1/2 years and I highly don’t recommend unless you like toxic work environments. Most of the teachers were great and the center has a great overall program to get your child ready for kindergarten. But the owner Darlene only cares about money, in my personal opinion. She will shove as many children in a room as possible and leave her staff out of ratio. If you do something she doesn’t agree with she will ignore you, or try to mess up your schedule. If you are sick she will tell you, you have to come in, putting other staff and children at risk. I had so much anxiety coming into work as a young future teacher. Other co-workers have thrown up in the bathroom and went right back to work because they weren’t allowed to leave. I was a young naive 18 yr old when she told me I had to sign something in August saying I wouldn’t ask off or call off for the rest of the year because I had “missed too many days” as a part time worker. She takes advantage of young teachers, their kindness, and makes them feel terrible about themselves with her comments. I learned so much there and I loved the children so much, but I would never recommend this place to work or send their child to. God bless the workers still there you deserve the world. :)
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October 2023 by Kari Gable
We started our daughter here a couple months ago and she loves it! We were on the hunt for a while to send her somewhere that was not just your typical daycare, we wanted her to learn and get ahead in the process and The Rock is a great place for that. The staff is wonderful and the center is always clean and welcoming. We couldn't be happier about the decision.
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October 2023 by Sarah Shapiro
Our daughter has been attending for a few months now and she absolutely loves it. She has made great friends, enjoys her teachers and seems to be learning quite a bit. She wakes up asking to go to "school", which helps ease my mind as a parent sending to her to daycare full-time.
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October 2023 by Jessica Schultz
Highly recommend Children’s Kastle & The Rock: from the teaching curriculum and classroom schedule to the professional staff to the fun activities! The owner, Darlene, is on site and is involved in the daily operations and workflow of the center. Darlene is approachable and responsive to any and all needs. Center Directors, Maria & Madeline are always available and accessible. Our son began in the juniors 3 year old room January 2023 with Mrs. Tierra. He has grown so much since enrollment- it is the dedication to learning of the teachers and staff. His improvements in listening & sharing but also letters, numbers, & phonics. They incorporate Christian values through prayers at mealtimes and daily Bible stories. The seniors 4 year old room prepare students for kindergarten with daily routines, writing, and reading. Our daughter attended the summer camp program at The Rock and loved all of the field trips and fun themed weekly activities with Ms. Kristin & Ms. Kaitlyn.
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May 2023 by Jennifer Martin
I love all of the teachers at Childrens’ Kastle. They are great with my son. However I cannot give 5 stars because I truly believe the owner, Darlene, only cares about money and not the children. She is extremely fake/rude, but the rest of the staff are great. If Darlene were the one watching my son all day, I would find another daycare. It’s unfortunate what greed and money can do to a person, but it is what it is!
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December 2022 by Jenna Nye
My son has attended Children's Kastle at the Rock since September. He is in the 3 year old room with Miss Cassidy. It is his first time attending a daycare program and I was super worried about sending him off but knew it would be best for him to learn and grow. After touring and meeting with multiple daycares and facilities I knew 110% that this place was the place for us without question. The price was only a few dollars more then others but the amount of attention and care makes it extremely worth every dime. The director/ owner Darlene is absolutely amazing and her attention to detail of everything going on in the building is incredible. The building is emaculent and clean, at all times. She is hands on and will help where ever is needed. She knows each individual child on a personal level, so much that My son talks about her all the time. Miss Cassidy also has been nothing but amazing and accommodating. It took my son over a month to get used to going to school which is longer then most and we had a hard time separating at drop off but at pick up he would tell me everyday that he had a great day at school which made the transition so much easier. The amount that he has learned in such a short amount of time is unbelievable. Physically and mentally they are teaching him things and keeping him so busy doing things I could never do at home for him. I feel that the Children's Kastle is more then just a school. They truly have the kids best interest at heart and are more of a family now then just my sons school. I couldn't be any happier or more comfortable with my decision on sending him here!
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December 2021 by R Lyn
We began sending our child to the Rock starting in 2020. Our child is in the Juniors room and we are pleased with what they are learning. I can tell that my child is retaining things from the curriculum by our conversations at home. The curriculum each week includes a bible story which my child is often able to remember and articulate to us. The gym they have is amazing as it allows kids to get plenty of exercise on rainy and cold days. They also have a playground and go outside often. The classrooms are bright and clean, and the teachers we have met are experienced, professional, and dedicated. They work with us on potty training and some special needs of our child. The staff is overall kind and communication is good. The daycare uses an app that provides parents with pictures and a breakdown of the day's activities. I feel that this place is preparing my oldest child well for school.
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December 2021 by Pamela Menshel
We have been so pleased with Children’s Kastle. The staff has been absolutely amazing with our kids and us! There is great communication so I always know about upcoming events and it’s nice to get daily updates which puts my mind at ease while my children are there. I truly feel that the teachers and all the staff care about my kids and my children love going to the center! I could not imagine ever sending my kids anywhere else! We recently moved and make the longer drive to keep our kids in this amazing environment!
