KinderCare at Somerset

I had both my children here and there are some good points and bad points. To start, there is a great outside play area, divided into three sections for the different age groups. It’s well shaded, with a grassy area and lots of toys and mini bikes for the kids. The teachers are very nice, but there is a high turnaround, unfortunately, as with most daycare centers. The center directors also leave every two years or so and right now the director at this location is not the most in-​tune with the kids and certainly not hands-​on, as others were. She is more business-​oriented than nurturing, and there should be a balance of both. The meals are very good, nutritious and the kids learn good manners and how to clean-​up. The morning drop-​offs can go either way, sometimes it’s way too loud and the younger children get scared. Other times the teachers know just what to do to help a child feel comfortable. Compared to other centers I visited, this made me feel the most comfortable to put my children in. There were still lots of incidents, accidents, bite marks, etc… but that is somewhat expected to happen at any place. The main drawback is the price $$$$$! It is extremely expensive and the center does not give you a break if your child is sick or on vacation. It also seems like the price varies from parent to parent (and this has nothing to do with a corporate discount). The price has increased significantly over the last few years and I don’t think it merits what we have to pay. In the end, both my kids were well-​prepared for preschool and kindergarten, and I would still recommend it over some other places. If you’re thinking about placing your child here, I would meet the teacher that would be spending the most time with your child and follow your intuition to see if they are the right match, stop in un-​announced and ask questions.

We have been a KinderCare family for over 3 years now and have had such a wonderful experience, I had to write a review! From the moment my family stepped foot into KinderCare, we felt like family. The teachers and management are top notch– truly caring, great communication– I do not worry ONE BIT when I leave my kids here every morning. I know that that are receiving a great education (their curriculum is really the best we’ve seen) and are well-​loved. What more can a mom ask for? The icing on the cake is that they provide all meals, made and served fresh daily. This is such a huge convenience for us! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND KinderCare at Somerset!