Cuddle Care Academy

I can’t express how pleased I am with Cuddle Care! My daughter Peyton has been there now for nearly two years, the teachers are AMAZING loving and very caring (Hey guys!!). My daughter has advanced in all fields in a very short time, I highly recommend the school, I truly have no clue what I would have done without knowing for certain that she is in good hands for nearly 8 hours a day 5 days a week! My daughter is very smart, she had not attended any other schools prior to Cuddle Care so I know they are teaching her and its working, she’s not sitting in front of a television all day or playing all day they have a curriculum! Cuddle care is also a huge advocate for involving parents in their child’s education which I truly appreciate. There is a requirement to fundraise for the school which I never complain about because I like investing into my child’s education, and the money is used to better the school and its programs. The school is small, I didn’t want Peyton to be another «child» in a large facility all the teachers in EVERY class know her by name. I LOVE IT! First time parents, I know how scary it can be trusting new people to keep your child, I felt the exact same way, and do you know what the staff said to me when I expressed how nervous I was about leaving her? They told me to call as much as I want to check in as much as I like and they we will help me feel comfortable, and I did just that! Long story short believe me Cuddle care is a great choice to make, I truly feel like Peyton is with her extended family while I’m at work and not simply in a school. 4800 S Lake Park Avenue THEE BEST!

I confess that my dealings with Cuddle Care have been limited to professional contact with the director (Ms. Cole) and one of the teachers (Ms. Durant). I found them cheerful and easy to work with, so I am happy to report that I was able to complete an assignment with them very, very efficiently. I was always received warmly, and I had nothing to «offer them», so it was clearly just their work ethic and personality on display. I got the impression that other staff was happy and worked well together.

Pros–
Great school
My child is learning a lot at the school, and the teachers are helpful.
Lots of field trips, especially during the summer
Parent involvement is encouraged
Communication with the parents about school events and activities has improved
Cons–
Noticed that the teacher turnover has increased recently

It is unfortunate that an AA establishment is owned and operated by a older woman who generalizes and is more concerned about money then children. My toddler attended and became ill while there (from other ill children there). I received a call while at work and while I was gathering details from my child’s teacher, the owner snatched the phone and stated in the most ghetto way possible «YOU NEED TO COME GET YOUR CHILD RIGHT NOW». Even in speaking with her in person about her inappropriate comment and behavior, she failed to acknowledge she had done anything wrong, faulted her staff and remained as insensitive, unprofessional and «as-​a-​matter-​of-​fact» as she had on the phone. I removed my child immediately and it is unfortunate as the TEACHERS there are awesome! They are young, loving and full of life. Oh well, I can easily spend 250.00 per week anywhere for this type of service! By the way, my child has NEVER been sick until she came to this school and I didn’t even complain about that, EVER!!!