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Author: Heather Venutolo Rating: 5/5 Date: 12/29/2023, 5:55:55 PM Review: We put our little boy in at 6 months. He started in their first infant room where they were so gentle yet still very involved in his learning and development even at such a young age. When he started in the infant 2 class, they helped us through getting him to try baby food which was a struggle for us. He is now in the first toddler room and at first, he was not able to walk on his own so I was a bit nervous but they were so sweet making sure he was safe. Now he walks all over the place and plays with his friends- some who he has been with in the first infant class. Now he is eating all kinds of food and being taught all different things from sensory to physical. I love getting all the updates and photos throughout the day of him having fun and what he learned in class. His teachers have all communicated together throughout his transition into each classroom which I think is an amazing aspect of the staff there. Everyone says hi to him when we walk in and he loves going to see his friends and teachers. I absolutely look forward to our son’s growth with Big Blue Marble Academy! ----- Author: Gabrielly Padilla Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/20/2023, 11:04:54 AM Review: My son its in infants II and he really loves it, his teachers are a plus. ❤️

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Author: yessenia negron Rating: 5/5 Date: 4/3/2025, 12:08:19 PM Review: We love this daycare/ school! My son goes to vpk and soon our daughter will start going there too! Super nice staff, clean and safe. 10/10 recommend to anyone! ----- Author: Denise Rodriguez Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/4/2024, 1:37:51 PM Review: This is the best daycare experience I’ve had and I would never leave. I am so happy I was referred the kids are doing wonderful and I fully trust them with my babies. They provide such a warm and safe environment and are so attentive. They are worth every penny. ----- Author: Gerslyn Colon Rating: 5/5 Date: 1/2/2024, 2:19:16 AM Review: My daughter and I love this school. The teachers and the staff are amazing. Super friendly and caring. Knowing that my daughter is safe and in the best hands gives me a peace of mind. ----- Author: Heather Venutolo Rating: 5/5 Date: 12/29/2023, 5:55:55 PM Review: We put our little boy in at 6 months. He started in their first infant room where they were so gentle yet still very involved in his learning and development even at such a young age. When he started in the infant 2 class, they helped us through getting him to try baby food which was a struggle for us. He is now in the first toddler room and at first, he was not able to walk on his own so I was a bit nervous but they were so sweet making sure he was safe. Now he walks all over the place and plays with his friends- some who he has been with in the first infant class. Now he is eating all kinds of food and being taught all different things from sensory to physical. I love getting all the updates and photos throughout the day of him having fun and what he learned in class. His teachers have all communicated together throughout his transition into each classroom which I think is an amazing aspect of the staff there. Everyone says hi to him when we walk in and he loves going to see his friends and teachers. I absolutely look forward to our son’s growth with Big Blue Marble Academy! ----- Author: Arieliz Perez Rating: 5/5 Date: 3/24/2022, 12:12:47 PM Review: Exceptional care for kids. I feel as if my son is safe in their hands and I’ll definitely recommend other parents to place their children in their care. They also have a great curriculum for kids as well.

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Author: Kady Garcia Rating: 2/5 Date: 3/3/2025, 10:46:11 PM Review: We made the decision to withdraw our son mid-year from their VPK program, and after seeing the positive change in him since the move, I feel it's important to speak up. The biggest concern was the nap time policy. My five-year-old son, like many kids his age, simply does not need to nap for two hours during the middle of the day. Forcing a group of 5-year-olds to lie still and quiet for such a long period was unreasonable. The teachers were constantly complaining about his inability to stay still during nap time, but he's a five-year-old child with a natural need for movement and activity. There was no alternative for him—no quiet play, no option to read or do something else. Instead, he was repeatedly told to close his eyes and lie still, even when he expressed he didn’t want to sleep. My son was also treated poorly by the staff. He confided in me that the front desk worker once entered the classroom, squeezed his arms tightly, and told him to close his eyes. This behavior was troubling, and when I raised the concern with the director, I felt dismissed. The response I received was unsatisfactory, with the director asking for specific dates to review camera footage, which, as a parent of a five-year-old, is impossible to provide. Children at 5 have no concept of time. If she truly cared she would have looked into the last two weeks of footage during nap time to see when this incident occurred. Specially, since my son gave specific details about one teacher being out sick and the other one eating a bathroom break. The director did not offer any genuine concern or attempt to resolve the issue, which left me feeling like my child’s well-being was not being taken seriously. A mom of another child at the daycare also shared troubling concerns, telling me that her daughter was not allowed to leave her cot to use the bathroom. A staff member also mentioned that the teachers were running a tight ship, forcing kids to stay still and silent on their beds during nap time, creating an environment where children felt uncomfortable. My son’s behavior and increasing tantrums became a red flag, prompting me to seek therapy. The therapist quickly pointed out that it might not be my son’s behavior that was the problem, but the environment at school. It was clear that my son was feeling insecure and uncomfortable in a setting that was not nurturing or understanding of his needs. When I finally found another daycare, one that doesn’t have nap in their curriculum. After just one day at the new school, he expressed how much he loved it and even said, He said something impactful. In His exact words he said “you know, mommy at my other school they had a whiteboard that they used to write kids names on it, here we have a blackboard for chalk and we use it to learn numbers” His statement made it CLEAR how much he was missing out on and the negative environment that he was in.My son cried in the car every day after school when I picked him up (I guess he was releasing all those emotions and anger he was bottling in). Other parents have shared similar concerns about the daycare, and it’s important to recognize that not all kids can voice their discomfort. If your child starts showing new or negative behaviors, take the time to listen. One parent mentioned witnessing a teacher speaking poorly about an autistic child, saying she wasn’t trained to handle him. Several others have also expressed concerns about the teacher’s lack of patience and constant complaining. While resources may be limited, caring for the children should always be a priority in creating a positive learning environment. I leave 2 stars because this is not how this was when I first visited. I decided to enroll him here because It felt like the right place, but I have no idea what has happened in the last few months And they should really Reassess. One of the red flags I missed was them giving incentives to parents for leaving positive reviews. People should want to leave reviews because they feel like the place deserves it. ----- Author: Alicia Parks Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/19/2024, 12:55:57 PM Review: Both my Kids started at BBM after a nightmare of an experience at a near by daycare. My son as ASD && they accepted him and my daughter with open and welcome Arms . The accommodations my son had (toddler 3’s) being able to work with his ABA therapist daily and having his teachers recognize and work with him as well filled My heart with joy that he was learning and growing with his classmates . My daughter absolutely loves her teachers in the toddler 1’s/ 2’s . All the teachers she’s has thus far are so loving && I can tell she loves to be with them. The center is very active with activities: extra curriculums && events (book fairs , lemonade sales , parent night etc) this is my children’s 3rd daycare and I could’ve have found one better . Mrs Santiago says Good morning / have a great day EVERY morning . The staff is wonderful all the way down to the cook in the kitchen . Such a great center your kids will love it here just as much if not more then you will. ----- Author: Allyson Harrelson Rating: 5/5 Date: 12/29/2023, 6:11:04 PM Review: I have two children that attend; one in Pre-K and also in the two year old room. Both have attended the school since infancy, and I couldn’t be happier. The teachers absolutely adore and love on each and every one of the kids, and I trust them implicitly. Front office administration is open, and communication is a top priority. I drop them off every single day knowing they’re in the very best hands. The curriculum and rotations are wonderful for early childhood development, and do an incredible job leading up to grade school. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better, safer place for my kids. We love Big Blue Marble Academy at Waterford Lakes! ----- Author: Arieliz Perez Rating: 5/5 Date: 3/24/2022, 12:12:47 PM Review: Exceptional care for kids. I feel as if my son is safe in their hands and I’ll definitely recommend other parents to place their children in their care. They also have a great curriculum for kids as well.

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Author: Kady Garcia Rating: 2/5 Date: 3/3/2025, 10:46:11 PM Review: We made the decision to withdraw our son mid-year from their VPK program, and after seeing the positive change in him since the move, I feel it's important to speak up. The biggest concern was the nap time policy. My five-year-old son, like many kids his age, simply does not need to nap for two hours during the middle of the day. Forcing a group of 5-year-olds to lie still and quiet for such a long period was unreasonable. The teachers were constantly complaining about his inability to stay still during nap time, but he's a five-year-old child with a natural need for movement and activity. There was no alternative for him—no quiet play, no option to read or do something else. Instead, he was repeatedly told to close his eyes and lie still, even when he expressed he didn’t want to sleep. My son was also treated poorly by the staff. He confided in me that the front desk worker once entered the classroom, squeezed his arms tightly, and told him to close his eyes. This behavior was troubling, and when I raised the concern with the director, I felt dismissed. The response I received was unsatisfactory, with the director asking for specific dates to review camera footage, which, as a parent of a five-year-old, is impossible to provide. Children at 5 have no concept of time. If she truly cared she would have looked into the last two weeks of footage during nap time to see when this incident occurred. Specially, since my son gave specific details about one teacher being out sick and the other one eating a bathroom break. The director did not offer any genuine concern or attempt to resolve the issue, which left me feeling like my child’s well-being was not being taken seriously. A mom of another child at the daycare also shared troubling concerns, telling me that her daughter was not allowed to leave her cot to use the bathroom. A staff member also mentioned that the teachers were running a tight ship, forcing kids to stay still and silent on their beds during nap time, creating an environment where children felt uncomfortable. My son’s behavior and increasing tantrums became a red flag, prompting me to seek therapy. The therapist quickly pointed out that it might not be my son’s behavior that was the problem, but the environment at school. It was clear that my son was feeling insecure and uncomfortable in a setting that was not nurturing or understanding of his needs. When I finally found another daycare, one that doesn’t have nap in their curriculum. After just one day at the new school, he expressed how much he loved it and even said, He said something impactful. In His exact words he said “you know, mommy at my other school they had a whiteboard that they used to write kids names on it, here we have a blackboard for chalk and we use it to learn numbers” His statement made it CLEAR how much he was missing out on and the negative environment that he was in.My son cried in the car every day after school when I picked him up (I guess he was releasing all those emotions and anger he was bottling in). Other parents have shared similar concerns about the daycare, and it’s important to recognize that not all kids can voice their discomfort. If your child starts showing new or negative behaviors, take the time to listen. One parent mentioned witnessing a teacher speaking poorly about an autistic child, saying she wasn’t trained to handle him. Several others have also expressed concerns about the teacher’s lack of patience and constant complaining. While resources may be limited, caring for the children should always be a priority in creating a positive learning environment. I leave 2 stars because this is not how this was when I first visited. I decided to enroll him here because It felt like the right place, but I have no idea what has happened in the last few months And they should really Reassess. One of the red flags I missed was them giving incentives to parents for leaving positive reviews. People should want to leave reviews because they feel like the place deserves it.