Kiddie Academy of Plainfield

Love Kiddie Academy!
My grandson loves his «school» and in essence it is school because he’s learned so much. His language skills (comprehension/​expressive) have come so far. He’s learning to interact with his friends and be part of a group.
All of those pre-​k skills like colors, shapes, the alphabet, numbers, etc are part of the curriculum. Yes, there is a curriculum, this isn’t babysitting.
The facility is appealing to kids, the staff has always been friendly and also good about keeping us informed as to how his day went.
Can’t ask for more in quality care for your child. That peace of mind is huge.

What can’t I say about Kiddie Academy? They are just amazing with my daughter. She had previously attended a different daycare/​school from 4 months until almost 2 years old and difference between the two is remarkable. The staff at Kiddie Academy is amazing. They are always greeting you and your child. Stacey the director is just wonderful and so sweet. Each child gets individual attention. The issue we had at the other daycare was the complete opposite here. The teachers get to know your child on an individual level and learn each child’s quirks. The teachers are so friendly and love to share funny stories about your child from the day. At the other daycare my daughter really only got close to a handful of teachers, at Kiddie Academy she has loved all of her teachers. But not only is the staff friendly but the educational aspect is incredible. They make learning fun. My daughter is leap and bounds above where she would be if she were home all day. My daughter amazes me every day and I am grateful to Kiddie Academy for much of it.

We called 9 schools and narrowed it down to 4 schools to tour near home when trying to find a suitable daycare solution for our daughter to attend when I went back to work at 9 weeks. Kiddie Academy was our last stop, and they definitely fit the «save the best for last» description.
The staff is always caring, energetic, and motivating towards the children. When I say always, I mean it. You can walk into the infant room with every child crying (the stars and moon align when babies need diapers, feeding, etc.) and they will still turn around and smile to greet you.
I strongly believe that in this case, the staff are a direct reflection of the management. The Director and Assistant Director of this school are top-​notch and lead by example every single day. Any time I’ve needed something, I have it in-​hand or have a return phone call within the day. Again, these ladies are always smiling and making sure every teacher and child has what they need to succeed.
At our home, we don’t call Kiddie Academy «daycare». It’s almost a forbidden word, because we call it SCHOOL. This is where she will go to learn, grow, and have fun until she transitions to kindergarten. I am positive the character development, various skills, and core values Kiddie Academy is instilling in her today will ensure she succeeds in the future.
The investment we are putting into Kiddie Academy now isn’t cheap, but it’s also not the most expensive option we explored. In my opinion, I want a return on investment for my child’s education, and I feel like I will get that back — and more with this school.

My children love it.
We looked for day care/​preschools in this area for a long time but were never comfortable with the options available. Late in 2012, we found Kiddie Academy and loved their facilities and staff.
Miss Stacy does a great job as principal and makes sure the place is always a friendly environment for both parents and children. In the beginning we sat down in her room for a couple of times to watch how our children were doing through the tv monitor she has in her office.
Everybody there is very nice and helpful. We were concerned about how our 2yrs old boys would adapt to the day care routine but it was fairly easy. Miss Sheila was great (their 1^st teacher) and helped them get over the language barrier early on (their primary language is Portuguese). Now they moved to the 3yrs old classroom and are doing great. Every morning they wake up asking if it’s time to go to school.

We were a little hesitant to change schools for our three year old daughter due to how change can sometimes backfire and become difficult for young children to adopt; however, Kiddie Academy had a much more outlined teaching program than our current school; thus, was willing to try it.
Stacy and her team made our daughter feel right at home. My daughter occasionally cried at her previous school, but the warm attitude and positive reinforcement at Kiddie Academy has allowed my daughter to become very comfortable with school and ENJOYS it again! «I did not cry today,» she tells us proudly after school.
The education she has recieved in three months has far exceed the other school over a 6+ month time frame. My daughter can identify all letters and numbers (up to 10), she has learned many different songs, and various everyday mannerisims. They have taught her to spell her name and write many of the letters by incorporating letters into fun activities.
All-​in-​all we have been very happy with Kiddie Academy and feel it has been a positive change for our family. We would make the change again, but this time only sooner.
Thank you Stacy and Kiddie Academy, keep up the good work!

Our 8 yr old daughter and 4 yr old son attend Kiddie Academy in Plainfield, IL. Our daughter attends Kiddie Academy before and after school and our son attends full-​time. We find that the staff there is very professional, yet fun and personable and truly care about the wellness of children. The facility is new (opened less than 3 months ago) and is conveniently located off of Route 59 in North Plainfield. There is much to be said about a new facility. In this case Kiddie Academy of Plainfield has a state-​of– the-​art security and entry system, new outdoor gated play area and equipment, computers for the kids, along with a dedicated staff of enthusiastic childcare professionals. Kiddie Academy is a much better option for us that work a long day or have a long commute. The facility stays open much longer than the average child care facility which we love.
More importantly, our kids love it there as well. My wife and I can see a big difference in the academic development of our children due to the curriculum that is provided. Remember that the academy is not just child care but is also pre-​school and helps prepare your child for Kindergarten. Our 8 yr old daughter also has a chance to be helped with her homework by the teachers at the academy on a daily basis which is very helpful for us as parents. This is also great for time management for our daughter as late night cramming and assignments are typically avoided.
We highly recommend Kiddie Academy with a big thumbs up!
Sincerely,
Happy Parents