W.I.S.E Academy

"We are fairly new to W.I.S.E. Academy but must give recognition where it is due. Our 2.5-year-old son was seen today by his pediatrician for a 30-month checkup. She was flabbergasted by how advanced he is for his age. She was able to recognize both we as parents work with him and that he does not attend a traditional daycare (not downplaying or criticizing traditional daycare centers) but an academy/school. The pediatrician was also impressed with him having homework and inquired of where he attends. We have been pleased with the transition thus far. I feel comfortable and worry less while he is in their care. He loves going and is always eager to walk through the door. He no longer holds on to my hand as if he doesn’t want to enter (like he did with the previous center he attended for two weeks). We kept searching for the right fit for our child until I came across W.I.SE. Academy. Initially, I was advised there was a wait list for his age group and now I see why. I kept contacting the director until she heard the desperation in my voice and scheduled a tour. Our son was able to attend a week later. I appreciate the low child to teacher ratio. This was the best decision we made for our child learning, development, and advancement. He was potty trained in one week. They suggested not to put him in pull-ups at home and he caught on quickly, their method worked. I love the fact they have parent teacher conferences. I have nothing but great things to say to the entire team at W.I.S.E. Academy. Lastly, the aroma coming from the kitchen out the front door smelled very good. Smelled so good I could’ve had lunch with the kiddos today, laugh out loud. Thank you for all that you do."

"Teachers- Good; Sweet and Patient w/ the kids. You can feel their genuine love for what they do, and it shows. Daycare Itself - Good My son seems to approve (he is only 2), but not his first daycare. I can tell from his behavior of how excited he is to go in, doesn't look back or cry for me, and he looks happy and excited when I'm there to pick him up. He adjusted really fast to settling in. Operations- 8am is their cutoff to take kids in. I understand it from an educational perspective of not letting kids disrupt the classes and teaching them consistency, but that is a bit early when most parents don't have to be at work until 9am. They also have a cutoff time, even if your kid has a medical appointment. NEVER heard of such, although I am finding out that this is common on this side of town, in certain areas. Suggestions - Send meal calendars, so we know what our kids are eating daily. There are times when my kid comes home, and he is literally starving. This is something never experienced at prior facilities where his last snack ended at 3:30pm. Yet here, 5pm is the last time my kid is fed, dinner and not a snack and he is starving? Same 30-minute drive just doesn't make sense. THIS SECTION HAS BEEN REVISED...Calendars are emailed, and I was looking for them in the portal."