Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Theron D.

I was hesitant to write this review because I prefer to keep my name offline, but I feel compelled to warn other parents. If you care about your child’s well-being, stay far away from this place.
1. Health and Safety Concerns – My 3-year-old son started attending in early February. Within just a few days, he caught the flu. By the second week, he developed ringworm. This raised serious concerns about the cleanliness and hygiene practices at the school.
2. Uncaring and Unresponsive Staff – One morning, when my wife was dropping off our son, he became upset and didn’t want to stay. He cried so hard that he eventually vomited all over her. Shockingly, not a single staff member stepped in to help, comfort him, or even offer something to clean up the mess. My wife had to go into his classroom to ask for napkins, and even then, no one came to assist or console our son.

Feeling completely abandoned by the staff, she decided to take him home. When she later called the school to express her frustration, their only response was to ask if he was sick. That was the final straw. We immediately withdrew him from the school, only to find that they still charged us for the rest of the week, billed us for an additional week, and kept our deposit.

This experience was beyond disappointing—it was unacceptable. I urge all parents to think twice before enrolling their child here.

Patricia T.

We absolutely LOVE this place! From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcomed by the staff, and it immediately felt like a safe and happy place for my little one.

The teachers and assistants are just incredible. My toddler has had the most amazing teachers, and they’ve been so patient, kind, and genuinely invested in his growth and happiness. They always make time to share little updates about his day in the app, and it’s clear how much they care about every child.

The space is wonderful—bright, clean, and so thoughtfully designed for little ones to explore and learn. There’s always something fun and engaging happening, whether it’s art projects, storytime, or outdoor play. I love how they incorporate different activities that help with social skills, creativity, and just letting toddlers be toddlers.

It’s such a relief knowing my child is in a place where he’s not only cared for but also thriving. I’m so grateful to have found this daycare—it truly feels like an extension of our family. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing, fun, and safe environment for their little one!

Joshua S.

The staff and teachers here are absolutely amazing! Especially, the gals up front. Our son Liam has progressed a ton, since he started attending Kiddie Academy. We are so grateful for everything they do there and highly recommend this daycare! ❤️❤️❤️

Kristin B.

Our son went to Kiddie Academy for a short period of time and we loved it! A nice and clean facility with friendly and attentive staff. One of my favorite things was getting picture updates of our son everyday!! Really the only downside was the cost of tuition. It's rather high for most, and unfortunately, we had to enroll our son in a different daycare because of that. But we greatly miss the academy and would love to return sometime in the future!

Bethany Y.

Absolutely phenomenal daycare center! I am confident every morning dropping my babies off knowing they’re in kind hands.

BrookeW0419

My family and I have gone through many childcare facilities and never had good experiences. I lost hope in childcare until I found kiddie Academy. The staff is fantastic, they are attentive, caring, and treat your child as if they are their own. My son attends the after school program and my daughter is in the three year old classroom. My daughter is learning so much just from the short time she has been there, she can already write her name on her own and its all because of the amazing teachers and the great curriculum. My son absolutely loves coming, he wishes he could come more often. The summer program is great, they not only teach the kids but they get to do tons of fun educational activities. Tina and Sam (the directors) are always there when you need something or have any concerns. I highly recommended Kiddie Academy, I will continue to bring my children there and refer everyone I know.

Jacquelin L.

I have my two now three year old at Kiddie Academy and we couldn't be happier with this school. We love our teacher Mr. Jeff and the director is so helpful and makes you feel at home. My son comes home talking about all the interesting activities he has done during the day and they definitely work with the parents and children with anything you may need

Ali W.

My son has been at Kiddie Academy since he was 8 months old and he loves going to school. As a mom, that is all I ever wanted for my first child as it was tough having separating from him and going back to work. I searched and visited many preschools and each one I found something that bothered me, but Kiddie Academy made me feel at ease. I love that I can watch him through the cameras and that his teachers send me photos of him throughout the day. The teachers are very loving and you can tell care for my son. Highly recommend!!