We have used Crabapple Academy for our 8 year old for 5 years and our 2 1/2 year old since infancy; we have been very satisfied with the entire experience. The staff makes such a difference and their Center of Distinction honors has been a well-earned certification for this facility. We don't feel that you can get better guidance or management than from Miss Karen and every staff member (from Ms. Martha in the kitchen to the young adults who help with summer daycare program for older kids to consistently expert grade-level teachers) who know our kids and know how to care for them. The diversity/ trips for the older kids is great and the care and reporting for the younger kids is exemplary. Pickup from after-school has always been timely, safe and convenient and the meals and food are stellar (this is not a facility who recognizes ketchup as a vegetable!). Healthcare has always been first-rate, especially for one child with asthma and a need for multiple daily medications at times; never a rash or unexplained/ unexpected illness in over 5 years!\r
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We are both professionals and very picky ourselves; we have seen an occaisional bite from another toddler and once felt that some bullying was going on for our older son yet in any instance such as this, the staff was on top of the situation, explained it, and prevented any recurrance. It is sad to see that some other reviewers were so critical from isolated or very limited experiences; it is a daycare facility for kids! Raising children takes patience, persistence, experienced guidance, responsibility and love; we feel that we have gotten all of these things from Crabapple Academy consistently, excellently and for a great value. \r
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We recommend the facility to our friends as it was recommended to us; we have seen and heard of so much worse! We have a very hard time coming up with negatives for this group of caring, conscientious professionals and their constantly upgraded and well-maintained facility!
Pros: Exemplary staff, diverse program, superlative childcare
Cons: Very few, if any, over the 5 years we have been there!
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