The Oakdale Kids Center

"I worked here for over a year in preschool. I had my first child, and I took her with me to attend the infant room. The infant room teachers were very rude to the children, yelling at babies to shut up. Yes, babies. They would single out kids and talk about which kids they did and didn’t like. As I said, I had my first child and she attended, well, I worked here throughout my entire pregnancy. I wasn’t even offered an employee discount, I had to arrange for one through the previous director… I did not have to pay an enrollment fee, or put any deposit down, and my payments were made in cash every week. I pulled my daughter out and quit because of the mistreatment of staff, coworkers were very spiteful and would cause completely unnecessary drama. And I was being cornered to attend a “staff development day” that consisted of cleaning and rearranging classrooms, with my infant. I had made arrangements with a family member to watch my child for a few hours so that I could partially attend, and that wasn’t good enough. I was being asked to go home and take my infant back to the center to finish the “staff development day” and “get my hours in” when I completed the rest of the hours online and told these people I did that. I ended up calling out on that following Monday, because my child was sick. and one of the teachers was pressuring me and questioning me, and proceeded to put the owner on the phone, making me very uncomfortable and upset. Basically asking me to bring my sick kid in anyway. I then decided I was going to quit. With all of this being said, I personally contacted the director and the owner stating that I am absolutely not consenting to the 2 week no notice fees for tuition, and $140 was taken out of my paycheck. Not a word from the owner to any of my texts. And it took weeks for the director to send me my credentials for my employment now. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. EVER!!"

"Horrible experience with my 4 year old! RUDE teachers esp Mrs Kathy. She made a rude comment while I was dropping my son off, who was crying and having a difficult time leaving me. It was his first day in a new classroom with a new teacher. Once I asked her why she said the comment she denied saying anything. There was no explanation or an apology, she just kept claiming “I never said a word” .. 155$ a week for 2 half days to be told by his teacher that I’m a liar… no thanks. Don’t send you children here they’re terrible."

"Absolutely horrible. Rude staff, conniving owner, downright criminal. My kids didn't even take their coats off on their first day, it was so bad. I immediately took them home after a "teacher" discriminated against my special education kiddo. The owner called and apologized, and asked if I would consider coming back if changes were made in staff (super professional), but her tune changed when I asked for my enrollment/tuition check back. After telling us they'd shred or return our check, they deposited it 10 days later. Nobody ever contacted me, I had to call the owner who was then extremely rude and said they could keep our $100 enrollment fee per the agreement. I told her that she and I both know this was not a typical situation where we simply changed our minds. Five days later, a check was finally cut for us, less $200. They kept a $100 enrollment fee per child. They also left our check and paperwork in the hallway of the building, unattended, as they asked me to leave the initial paperwork with all of our personal information. The way this center is run is disgusting and I am so grateful I had the sense not to leave my kids there."

"My kids attended this center a few years ago. Excellent staff with great activities to keep the kids busy and learn at the same time. My only complaint, when the kids had to go to the bathroom, they were required, or so the staff said, to keep eyes on the kids at all times. This ment the bathroom door had to stay open while the kids were using it. Anyone else see a problem with that?"

"Have had two kids attend. They are absolutely amazing! Toddler rooms are classroom style, so they get lots of practice with that setting while still filled with lots of play and age appropriate activities. They use an app like most schools use to communicate, send photos, and log your child's activities! I had serious separation anxiety and this app has majorly helped as I see how much fun he's having! Nut free facility, good security, and friendly staff. I really couldn't ask for more. Would recommend this daycare!"