StarChild Academy Apopka

Johnny R G. 

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2 years ago

I would never take my child back to Starchild. After touring many daycare centers near Apopka, we were excited about Starchild Apopka/Wekiva. By day 3, our daughter came home with two finger nails completely ripped off, and fingers that were very red. It was clear that she smashed her fingers during the day, but the daycare had zero incident reports or any information on what happened. Knowing our daughter, she would have screamed her head off, in pain. On day 5, we started watching the cameras more closely because ... read more

Ruth G. 

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3 years ago

Bad experience during the summer months. The kids had near 3 teacher/classroom changes in 2 months. There was never any communication sent. We found about changes when we brought our kids in and was told they were no longer in the class. The newly hired staff was not attentive to the kids. For instance, they didn't give the kids water after being outside with the heat index at 106 degrees. I randomly came to the school and saw my kid lying on the floor. They said he didn't take a nap. But, when I looked at him his skin was ... read more

Stephanie B. 

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5 years ago

Honestly this was the worst decision bringing my child here. Nobody really watches the kids and they are prone to catch anything. Just recently somebody was bringing their kid to the school with lice and it spread to my child. Never again 

Carrie W. 

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11 years ago

I put my infant of 5 months in at the Star Child in Apopka. I had him there for only 3 months and had to pull him out. He kept getting hurt and bit in the class and not a teacher could tell me what happened. I know teachers don't see everything but getting hurt and bit on a continual basis is an issue. When I expressed my concern to the teachers they did not seem to care. When I went to the front they told me that kids do get hurt in daycare. I know that but I think the teachers should at least see some of the incident... read more

Seth J. 

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14 years ago

REPORTED THEM TO DCF AND THEY ARE GOING TO INVESTIGATE THE PRACTICES OCCURING AT THE SCHOOL! My wife and I decided to send my daughter who is 3 to a school to get her ready for Kindergarden. We toured schools and had decided on another one but then our friend convinced us to try Star. What a mistake. We did not like the feeling we got when we toured Star as it was very cold but we decided to give it a try based on our friend. On the first day of dropping off our daughter screamed (we expected it.) We knew it was going ... read more

Janene H. 

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17 years ago

The quality of your child's experience depends heavily on your child's teacher. The same with any "School", I'm sure. A couple of things I'd change? Healthier food options. Instead of fruit loops, pop tarts and animal crackers maybe real cheese and crackers, peanut butter, etc. Healthy food can be kid friendly! Also- a cover over the play area would be a huge benefit to the kids, especially in the summer heat. I know other Starchilds have them. The slides get so hot the kids can't even use them! Starchild is also very fo... read more