Parkland Children's Academy

Today, my husband and I dropped our children off at Parkland Children's Academy for the first day of school. As we walked towards the front door, the side door swung open and this woman said come drop your kids off in here. We headed into that classroom and the teacher was alone with six kids and a TV show playing. The kids were of all ages ranging from infant to six years old. (Mix of ages...odd)

We walked in confused asking where their classrooms were and the lady said just drop them off in here I'm not sure where any of the teachers are they must be all running late...Very concerned and worried about our children's safety, another child decides to open the side door, attempting to leave the building and the teacher ran after her with an infant in her hand.

Finally the room was filled with 16 kids and one adult, carrying two infants in her hands. My husband was chasing after our son because he saw that he can open the side door and leave.

Another teacher finally showed up and apologize for being late. Still, we were confused where the placement of our children would be since all age groups were stuck in one classroom. These ladies just kept saying everyone is late, I don't know what else to say but sorry? I understand they were apologetic but who is watching our children!? I was in shock.

The woman carrying two infants in her hands said that she would be our daughter's teacher and to follow her to the classroom. She told me that she had no clue it was our daughters first day and that she wasn't prepared so she has to go find a crib and get it ready for our daughter's nap time. She kept saying don't blame me, talk to the owner!! Like what!? I feel like I'm in the twilight zone at this point.

The whole situation from the ratio of the children per teacher and the lack of safety in this facility is alarming. A father and his son walked in from the back door, which was clearly unlocked meaning that any individual, including a gunman (god forbid), could walk in and harm the children.

When the owner, Danielle, arrived finally, my husband and I greeted her with concern and she said everyone is late, if you're uncomfortable I don't know what to tell you. When, in fact, it most definitely is her problem when the ratio is off and they're mixing age groups packed in one room. Six year olds with infants is not OK. She was rude and condescending, and honestly had no care for the children's safety or our concern. From the start she was super rude and nonchalant about the chaos.

I went to go register them at another preschool and headed back to pick them up. I walked in and the owner just stared at me with a smirk. I said I'm here to get my children. She rolled her eyes and said "I figured." I can't believe she has the audacity to speak to parents in this tone and manner.

I went to go get my daughter and she was passed out on the swing? Not even a crib. An infant was shaking a formula bottle with milk splatting all over them; another one crawling to get out of the door!!! Still just one teacher with all these infants. Another teacher walks in behind me with a pancake in her hand and picks up a baby. Wth is going on!?

The owner went to go grab my son and dropped him off in the infant room while I was trying to grab my daughter and all her stuff. So again, allowing the mix of ages, she allowed my toddler son inside of the infant room and he's running around with his shoes on and babies crawling everywhere. Does she have no sense???

I can't believe a preschool like this is in Parkland. It's chaotic. No one knows where the teachers are. The kids are able to just walk through the side door and let themselves out. The ratio is RIDICULOUS. (The owner brought this up and said I'm not breaking any laws, our ratio is fine... lol)

I would steer CLEAR of this madhouse.

Staff has been real nice and professional. My daughter enjoys her time there. She's always eager to go back the next day.

This is the worst daycare experience ever. Teachers were late, owner was disrespectful, and there is no security. I went to go pick up my kids and another kid was walking in the hallway unsupervised. Don't send your kids here. If i could put 0 stars, i would.

I love and adore Parkland Children's Academy!!! The front desk staff and teachers are very loving and kind to the children!! The owner and her daughter run the facility together and truly show love to all the children and have made me fully confident in putting all 3 of my children in their care!!!

My family loves Parkland Children's Academy!! We had a terrible experience at another day care so we were terrified to try again but after putting our older girl in pre-K there we decided to put our 2 yr old in also. The girls are happy and look forward to going every day! Can't say enough about this school.

I had an amazing experience with my son at the school. The staff and teachers are top notch. Front desk was always friendly and attentive . My son loved going to school and never wanted to leave , highly recommend !!!

This school is so wonderful! The staff is so great to my son!!! The school is absolutely family oriented. Teachers from other classrooms even know my son!! I am so happy to be here. My son actually looks forward to coming here and playing with his classmates. Mrs. Donna and the other staff members in the front office are very helpful and loving as well!! 5 stars from me !!! :)