Village Drive KinderCare

We have three children and have had at least one child enrolled at Village Drive KinderCare for over 11 years. Every day on arrival my children and I have been greeted warmly as we enter the building. A huge positive that we have seen at the Village Drive center is that there has not been a lot of staff turnover over the years we have had children at that particular center. Each age group's classroom has its own curriculum and an outstanding lead teacher and/or caregiver. As a working mother, I have always felt very comfortable leaving my children here. It is a huge relief to be able to drop my child off each morning and know that he or she will be well cared for and safe during the day while I am at work. From daily sheets filled out for infants and smaller children to daily verbal communication with teachers of older children, the teachers have always kept me well-informed about my children’s days. Maybe the biggest testament for the center is that my children have all enjoyed going here and spending time with the other children and their teachers.

I cannot say enough about the education curriculum. My three children have learned so much at this center, including: sight words, shapes, colors, Spanish words, geometric shapes (prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cubes, etc.), numbers 1-100, animal facts, letters, and the list goes on and on. My older two children were well-prepared and above average when they entered kindergarten and I am sure my youngest will be as well. 

Highlights for my kids throughout the years: Basket of apples and/or healthy snack before going home; Just-for-fun dress-up photo shoot pictures from the infant rooms (received “scrapbook” of pictures and art from Infant Teachers, which was priceless: thank you, Ms. Debbie!); Winter Gala; holiday parties; dress-up days; interaction with pets (rabbit and guinea pig); Thanksgiving lunch for kids and families; summer activities; museum day, yoga day (or “Yoda day” as my son called it when he was three); clowns; Santa visits; birthday celebrations; March of Dimes mini walk on the playground...the list goes on and on. These are just a few of the many extras my children have experienced at Village Drive KinderCare.

11 years ago, my husband and I chose Village Drive KinderCare because at the time it was a child care option we could afford. As years went by, we could have chosen a different child care facility but we stayed because KinderCare proved to be the best in all aspects for our children. A significant part of our staying with this particular center was the Director, Ms. Cecilia. She goes above and beyond what is required to keep this center running smoothly and to make sure every child is treated with respect and love.  She has hired an extremely competent, well above average staff that all are committed to creating the best environment possible for the children they care for. Over the years my children have been nurtured, educated, entertained, kept safe, praised, well-fed, and loved by the staff here. When asked about child care options in our area, I always recommend the Kindercare on Village Drive.

I first contacted the Village Drive KinderCare in the Fall of 2007.  We were new to the area, and Ms. Cecilia and her team at KinderCare were highly recommended by a colleague of my husband. We were immediately impressed when we visited the center. Ms. Cecilia's energy and love of children is noticeable the minute you meet her. My daughter adjusted quickly and stayed in Ms. Cecilia's care until kindergarten. In her time there, she learned how to read and basic computer skills at KinderCare. 
  
Fast forward to early 2012, and I found myself contacting Ms. Cecilia again. I had an eight-month old at the time and the ONLY place I wanted her to go was KinderCare. While I waited to see if an opening would become available, I toured other daycares in the area. None of them compared to KinderCare, so I kept in touch with Ms. Cecilia until a spot opening up for my daughter. She started in the Infant Classroom and was loved and cared for by Ms. Debbie. What an amazing caregiver! She loved her like she was her own.  My daughter is now almost four years old and every step of the way, she has been loved and cared for. She has also been taught many skills (potty training, cleaning up after herself, eating with utensils) and continues to learn new skills that I know will prepare her for kindergarten (colors, numbers, days of the week, seasons).
  
I wholeheartedly recommend Village Drive KinderCare to new moms and colleagues looking for daycare. I know they will get quality attention from Ms. Cecilia and her team!

Village Drive KinderCare is a great school! My son has been at this KinderCare since he was one year old and has grown up with them. I feel comfortable leaving my son here because I know that he is safe, cared for, and is actively learning.  Ms. Cecilia is a great Director and makes me feel assured everything is under control, but I also feel comfortable talking to her if I have any questions or concerns. The center is always clean and welcoming. The teachers and staff are always attentive and respectful. I feel safe entrusting my child to their care and would recommend this daycare to all parents!

I think this is a great center and is somewhere I'm very comfortable leaving my child, which is not something I easily do. I think Ms. Cecilia and her staff do a great job with the children. I love that there are several teachers still at Village Drive KinderCare who were there when my first child attended. I think this is a wonderful center!

We just had our first child, and after touring many daycare centers, the Village Drive KinderCare made me, my husband, and my child the most comfortable. Ms. Debbie has ensured a smooth transition not only for my daughter, but for me and my husband as well. One rough week of transition made me question working, but multiple staff members made me know I was leaving her in good care, so I decided to keep working. A specific thanks to Ms. Debbie, who took my requests for my daughter and went above and beyond! The Infant Classroom is always clean, organized, and welcoming. The staff does a good job of keeping an eye out for all the children there. I have always witnessed an extremely thoughtful, caring, and safe environment for my daughter throughout the day.

I love Village Drive KinderCare! I annot say enough good things. I recommend all of my coworkers to attend this center! My third child is now attending and I could not imagine going somewhere else. My children have so much fun and interaction daily that I could not ask for more. I am thankful to the staff for everything!

I have had wonderful experience at this center with both of my children. The Center Director, Ms. Cecilia, is top notch and very attentive to all the children and parents. My children's teachers have always been very informative and kind. I am beyond pleased with this great center.