Ivy League Academy at Oak Leaf

My child currently attends Ivy League and is so happy. We have had a bad experience at tow other schools and she cried every day as we pulled in the parking lot. At Ivy League she hasn't cried after the first day. This school just received a 5 STAR rating on top of being Nationally accredited. This is a school that even makes me smile when I walk in. The director's and staff always make you feel like family. Such a great group of ladies with so much passion for children. My husband I and my child LOVE this place and would never consider any other place. Thank you Ivy League!

Ivy League is a fantastic center for children. I attended the center several years ago and was not pleased with management or the teachers but heard there was all new management and all new teachers. I took a tour to see for myself and WOW what a difference the new director has made. The center looks like a completely different school and is run professionally. The teachers act like teachers and are so happy and smile. It was a pleasant surprise to see, and felt amazing when I had conversation about the new curriculum. I enrolled immediately and my daughter is so happy now. She wants to go to Ivy League on the weekends. I'm thrilled with the new face of Ivy League. I'm glad I took a second look, well worth it. Thank you for all the hard work and for taking such great care of my only child. I'm trying for my second child and will save a spot at Ivy League for sure. I have one complaint remaining from the past..... Get a lighted street sign! It's difficult to see where to turn when it's dark.

My experience with Ivy League Academy has been since day 4 of the first day the center opened. I am sad to say that my child has now advanced to the 6th grade and can no longer attend the center. Leaving was a difficult thing for my child and my husband and I. The new director and assistant director have made such amazing improvements within the center and the teachers are the best of the best. The curriculum this center uses is absolutely great. My child has excelled in elementary school thanks to Ivy League and the dedication they give to the children. My opinion counts at this school and is always taken into consideration. I read the comment left by a very discruntled parent on this page and truly found it shocking. Most individuals that take the time to write only negative comments are usually those that lead a negative life and look for all the negative things in life. This center and the staff have never demonstrated anything but professionalism and compassion during the 4 years I have attended. I was aware of the annual fees and all other policies when I enrolled because I actually read my parent handguide and the documents sent home with my child. I guess if you don't take the time to read then yes you may have a shock one day when given an annual fee of $100. As for the comment about playing all day, well if you take the time to understand the curriculum used and the best practices for early childhood development, you would soon see that children learn best through play and interaction with their peers. It is the above negative parent that is uneducated in the process of learning in the early childhood world. I think it's all about communication and working together as a team to solve issues or concerns. That has always been my motto at my job with my own staff. I have used that same approachI when I am concerned or confused at Ivy League. I always get great information from the director and always feel better aware when I leave. One thing I do know is my child was in excellent hands while I was away and I feel that I couldn't have chosen a better place to care and educate my son the past four years. Thank you Ivy League in Oakleaf for a job well done. I will reccommend this child care center to everyone. You must go tour and see for yourself.

Look elsewhere....

We went with this Daycare after moving to Oakleaf and finding all other centers full around us. I and my child have been unhappy for the most part.

#1 My child's room is usually chaos. Not one time have I popped in and witnessed any learning activities. It's always playing with toys or outside or looking through books. That may be ok with you, but our previous daycare before we moved had a structured educational plan and my child was always coming home with something they learned and bragging about it. Hasn't happened once here.

#2 My child's behavior has gone way down hill since starting here a few months ago. We never had any issues with aggression until now. We see biting, throwing things, yelling, etc. I feel like it's because they have to stick up for themselves in the chaos.

#3 over the summer we were told to provide swim clothing, towel and sunscreen for "Water play day" once a week. I think that lasted 3-4 times and they cancelled it. My kid was devastated and didn't understand.

#4 We registered a few months ago, yet last week were charged another $100 "annual enrollment fee". Really? Why? I've spoken to the office staff, it's correct according to their practices and I have to pay it or leave.

So, since I am not thrilled with them anyway, my child is going to switch centers again =(