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December 2023 by Kiva Washington
My son loves Ivy Kids LMF so much! They were so kind and welcoming to us when we had to make a quick transition for him to start receiving after school care. They were able to get him registered the same day we inquired and were ready to take him in the very next day. It meant so much to me and my husband! Everyone at the front desk is always so warm and friendly. And the most comforting part for me is that my son absolutely loves the gym teacher, Ms. LaKenya! She is so fun and friendly and my son adores her! We are so excited to be here!
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December 2023 by Jackie Zamora
If your child has special needs this is NOT the place for them. My child was removed due to him not being “ready” to transition to the next classroom. My child was diagnosed with autism and we’ve been on waiting lists to get him into a therapy center but for the time being -he was attending Ivy Kids. The manner in which the admin at this location communicated with me about my child was unacceptable. I was told one day upon pick up, “we see your child regressing” as heartbreaking as that was to hear it was also said in front of other parents in the lobby area- that’s something you sit a parent down to discuss in private. It was so unprofessional on their part. The real cherry on top was a scheduled “phone conference” to inform me that I have one week to find another daycare because my son was too old for his current classroom but not ready for the next. I understand the facility doesn’t have licensed individuals to work with an autistic child I get that part, BUT my son is not some horrible behaved 2 year old that is hard to handle. In our home -any small progress my child makes is huge. No he is not speaking words at 2, no he can’t sit still for long periods of time, yes he makes messes when he eats… yes he’s still on a diaper…but my child is a CHILD WHO IS TRYING and I’m so proud of him and more than happy to remove him from a place that didn’t see how great he is. If your child is behind in these areas or on the spectrum no matter how severe you might want to keep this in mind!
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September 2023 by Eva Rodriguez
This is our third daycare in the immediate area. We have had a very positive experience with both of our children from infant up to bridge. Our older child has learned so much - he can write his name and knows letters, numbers and random facts about the solar system. Our 18month old has had a very positive experience as well. The director is great and the owner is always onsite and very involved. As with any other daycare provider things are going to happen with littles but anything we have had concerns about has been immediately addressed.
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September 2023 by Jordan C.
don't recommend this daycare facility. conflict resolution is a 0/10. Any issue regarding the safety of a child should be resolved.
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September 2023 by Ariel P.
Ivy kids review Wanted to love this school i really did but my daughter has came home with deep scratches on her face every week for the past 3 weeks with not a single apology from the teachers. There is 0 classroom management and the children are not always supervised. They are suppose to follow a classroom schedule/curriculum in which they do not, instead they allow the children to run in circles and inflict physical harm upon each other. If you value your children's safety and education i would not send them here!!!!!
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September 2023 by Alyshía K.
I am really upset with how kids injuries/ incident reports are handled. I went with my sister to pick my niece up yesterday and this was the 3rd time my niece was deeply scratched on the face. Of course we didn't find out when it first happened, or were they able to tell me which student it was. If the same student is habitually scratching other students in the face and on the body, shouldn't more measures be taken by staff to keep the other students out of harms way? Shouldn't conversations be had with the students parents about nail length, and behavior. Yes it's normal for kids to be hurt at day care, but again the same student scratching other children regularly sounds like lack of supervision, and care to me. Due to this incident, and more importantly how it was handled my niece is no longer in attendance here and I could not recommend to another parent.
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September 2023 by Amari P.
First off I want to say being able to watch your children while they are at daycare felt like a great sense of security. But over time it was proven to be a false sense of security. I am SO SO SO disappointed, I wanted to love this place, but time and time again the teachers have left me feeling like my baby is not in the best hands. In general, things seemed set up so nicely with them having schedules, a camera, and what seemed like a great facility. But they ended up LACKING in what matters most... supervision/safety.Do NOT send your kids here, especially if they are at an age where they can barely speak or are just non verbal. Because then you will never truly know what is being covered up or happening. Within the span of a month my baby has somehow been ATTACKED my another child multiple times and even involved in a fight with multiple other children while coming inside from outside (of course... a place with no cameras). Shes almost 2, so she can't tell me what happened. Staff refuses to tell us exactly what happened and refuses to do anything to not only remedy the situation but PREVENT another situation.There was NEVER an attempt to say sorry and NEVER a comforting statement explaining what they will do to make sure this doesn't happen again. I am so UPSET my baby has been all marked and scratched up, even on her face.This was the final straw before having to remove her, i'm not paying for my child to be left somewhere where shes not FULLY cared for and FULLY safe.Overall:-0/10-CARELESS STAFF-LACK OF SUPERVISION (do NOT be comforted and convinced bc of the camera)- lack of adult supervision is DANGEROUS for our young babies.Note: there may not be a lot of day cares with cameras in the classrooms BUT there are better daycares that will send your kids home WITHOUT being manhandled.
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September 2023 by Janeil B.
very displeased by the in ident management here. my child continues to come home with new scratches and there is little to nothing being done to prevent this from happening. they also refuse to properly document and report these incidents to then report to parents. I am being left in the dark about the well being of my child here and it is very unsettling.
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September 2023 by Maya G.
I do NOT recommend, even with cameras, the adult supervision is low. The ratio of kids to adults needs to be reassessed. 13 kids should not be running around with barely 2 adults.
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May 2023 by Andreina Solis
Fully recommend Ivy Kids Long Meadow Farms! We have been part of the Ivy Kids Long Meadow Farms family for 4 years. My oldest started when he was almost 5 month and we are very happy with our choice. Both of my kids love Ivy Kids LMF, it's like their second home. The teachers and staff are very loving, children are taken care well and learn a lot, they have a curriculum and structure for all ages, and monthly food menu. They also have seasonal events for the kids and onsite extra activities/sports which is very convenient. The facilities are well maintain and clean, and they have camera for parents to access.
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May 2023 by Jasmine M.
I don't normally write reviews, but for this, I will. My 2 yr old has been going to Ivy kids Long Meadow, since I began my on site role back in July 22'. The growth in him has been so rewarding. Speaking as a Single woman with kids, it brings me enjoyment to know my child is being well taken care of while I am at work. The hours work well for me. The distance, as well as the access to him throughout day. (referencing camera, email and phone access) The staff is very consistent, and they go far and beyond regarding communication. From the Admin team at the front, Summer, Brittany, Ana and Jaime. To when I drop my son off early in the am, to his teacher who are hands on, and phenomenal at what they do. I am not sugar coating this. I waited months intentionally to make this review, because things take time. I am pleased. Thank you Ivy Kids staff for all of your hard work. And thank you for taking pride in what you do with all of the kiddos. I am glad to have found you on google at the time that I needed.
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March 2023 by Priscila Pena
We love Ivy Kids of Long Meadow Farms. My oldest daughter has been attending since she was 1, she is now 3. When I got pregnant with my second daughter I knew she would be attending this school, which she is. The staff is incredible, professional and always attentive of everything. The owner Ana, is a sweetheart and her doors are always open to talk to her. We can honestly say we felt at home in this school. The teachers of this school are incredible and are determined to make sure the students are learning every day. Sadly, we are moving, which means we have to leave Ivy Kids LMF. It has been impossible finding a school as great as Ivy Kids LMF. In addition, their camera access is a plus to always make sure your kid is doing good. We completely recommend Ivy Kids of Long Meadow Farms for your kids!
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March 2023 by Getrude Scott
My two kids have been going here for about a year and a half. On the first week, I could tell that they really liked the school. In the evenings when I go to pick them up, one says, go get the other first and then come get me. When I go to the other class, the other one is so engaged in fun activities that he doesn't even notice I am there. Now I know my kids love this school because they have so much fun that they ask for extra time at ivy kids. My older one is always looking forward to summer time and spring break when the fun gets real at Ivy kids. I mean from movie nights, to field trips, bouncy houses at school etc. The kids learn and have fun here. I also noticed that I have not missed work as many days as I used to with other schools because my kids would get sick almost every other week to the point where I would get concerned about losing my job. They are very clean and take great care of our children. Any concerns I have reported has been addressed immediately. The staff is very friendly, understanding, professional and respectful. You can feel the warmth as soon as you walk in through the front door. My son started talking very early and mentioning words that I didn't teach him at home. I knew he was learning at school. I have not met any owner of any daycare that my kids have been to except ivy kids. Ms. Ana is a rare jewel. She has gone above and beyond to get me resources where I was able to get financial assistance when I so badly needed it. It's times like these when I realize that God sometimes sends Angels in the form of humans. I do not have to call in to check on my kids because I can always see then from my phone. My kids and I have had a great experience with this school and I would highly recommend it to my family and friends.
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March 2023 by Emily Grimes
My son loves attending Ivy Kids. When he was 18 months old we started him at another preschool, but we were unhappy with the arrangement. The other preschool asked use to have him evaluated by a speech therapist, but having minored in speech therapy I realized there was something lacking in the environment at the other preschool adding to any perceived deficits .When we came to Ivy kids in Long meadow Farms the difference was night and day. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They were making real, wholesome food in the kitchen and the children looked HAPPY. I have been in the education field for 16 years and I have taught 1st-4th grade and I could tell I loved the curriculum. It is appropriate and child centered. It is designed to compliment your child’s existing abilities and grow their foundational skills. After a couple of weeks my son’s language skills showed drastic improvement which decreased some frustrational behaviors because he was HAPPY there. The teachers are kind and nurturing and Mrs. Brittany, Mrs.Alicia, Mrs. Anjum have all been so kind and patient with all the children but also provided structured learning experiences for them. I feel like the school is well organized and runs like, “a well oiled machine” to say the least. With meet the teacher night, movie nights, chili cook offs, parent nights out, spirit days, and holiday celebrations this place feels like home. The community is amazing, and will promote your child’s development with their language rich environment (foundational reading skills!) They provide lots of family engagement opportunities and have cameras so you can check in whenever you need to see your little one. I have seen all types of teaching pedagogies in my professional field, and been in many classrooms. The quarterly check-ins they provide give you documentation of what milestones your child is hitting for their age group and gives you an insight into what they are doing in the classroom. Having a paper copy of these is really nice to hang onto for your own records. The newsletters help you to make the connections at home. My son is always so interested to tell use what he is learning about and now we have a deeper insight into his learning experiences.I am so happy we made the choice to try a new school and I feel like we hit the jackpot where he ended up. There is nothing like the satisfaction of knowing that his love for learning and social emotional development has started at such a young age. Having said that, I feel confident in what I look for in a learning environment, and am so happy to offer my very best personal and professional recommend of Ivy Kids Long Meadow Farms to anyone!
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December 2022 by Nelody Gose
This is by far the BEST daycare my daughter has been to and this is personally her favorite one. Every night before bed she talks to me about her friends in an ecstatic way and she lists names of people she loves and includes her friends and teachers names specifically from this school. I love how engaged the teachers are and how loved my little one felt. I would highly recommend this place. Your kids would definitely be in good hands.
