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AsheBridge Childrens Academy of ApexCary
3901 Kildaire Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539, United States
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Ta
Review №1

NOPE, not worth it. Dont be tempted by the comparatively lower prices for this area. The COVID policies are bogus. My kid was in the 4/5yo class and according to them the state requires 5yo to wear a mask and younger are encouraged. My kid was the only one I ever saw wearing a mask, so encouraging is doing nothing. Someone in their class tested + last week and they still plan to charge parents despite the classroom being closed. I asked if they would be changing their mask policy with rising rates a few weeks ago and got a runaround response and I continued to see pictures with no other kids masked. We all get theres some risk sending a kid to daycare, but if youre not doing everything you can to protect them then its a waste of money.

An
Review №2

Very unprofessional. The management especially. I worked her for a couple of months. When i turned in my notice the director talked about me leaving with another employee. She then had that employee come in the classroom and basically try to bully me into staying. They treat their staff horribly and are constantly caught in lies. I would not recommend to work there or have your children at this center.

Re
Review №3

Very unprofessional center. The center cares all about money and not about the children attending. Management is unprofessional and not trustworthy. It’s a shady childcare center. I wouldn’t let my children attend here. They post unauthorized photos of children on social media, they also don’t follow health guidelines regarding COVID-19 and lie to cover it up. Stay clear of this center.EDIT : response to owners response. This is the correct center. Ashebridge children’s academy in apex on Kildare farm road. Steer clear.

Ab
Review №4

The family atmosphere at AsheBridge Cary is so amazing. All of the teachers have become part of our family. They truly care about our daughter and want her to succeed and grow!Every day my daughter comes home with something fun that she did! The different activities the kids partake in are age appropriate and create such a positive learning environment! Every weekend my daughter throws a fit because she wants to go to school!Jennifer and the owners are so understanding and wonderful! If there is ever anything I need help with they are always on top of it! And the fact that BOTH owners are at the center EVERY SINGLE DAY speaks wonders!We are so lucky to be apart of the AsheBridge Family! And we will NEVER be going to another school!

Je
Review №5

After speaking with the owner I know she had so much experience and expert advice. I could not find a better place to take my child. I feel very happy with the time she took to get to know me as a person and the director too. Thank you for caring about the entire family and not just the child! Truly a family place!

Li
Review №6

My daughter started at AsheBridge last year after a big move, a parent leaving on military orders, and switching daycares for the 3rd time. While I was concerned about all of the changes happening at once, the amazing staff at AsheBridge made my child feel welcome, comfortable, safe and loved. Shes forged relationships with teachers and children that are meaningful and valued. Shes learned new songs, new letters, and eaten many new foods. This daycare is like a family. Highly recommend!

Je
Review №7

AsheBridge is a great place to have your child attend school. The teachers are friendly and truly loving towards the children. As with any center there was some issues that have since been resolved and is building back up stronger than before!

Al
Review №8

We have enjoyed having my son at Ashebridge! The staff are all very welcoming. The facility is kept very clean and organized! I recommend this preschool to anyone looking!

Do
Review №9

I admire the amount of dedication and training that is put in to operating this center. The owner truly wants what’s best for the children and her staff. In a business that is so challenging they strive to make a difference for our children.

Pa
Review №10

This had previously been a wonderful childcare center when it was All About Kids. It was sold at the end of 2016 to new ownership and has since completely changed, unfortunately in a negative manner. The greatest testament to this is that within the first three months of the new ownership the vast majority of the schools teachers have voluntarily left the school to work elsewhere. These were tenured teachers, many of which had more than 10 years of experience at the center. In addition many families have begun pulling their children from the center and sending them to different centers in the area. There are of course many contributing factors to this but the greatest of which appear to be a lack of communication and respect on the part of the new ownership. The center is no longer one where the children are treated as individuals, each with unique needs, but rather a corporate one-size fits all approach is conveyed. The focus no longer appears to be on the well-being of the child but instead on profitability. I would highly encourage any parents considering this childcare center to ask in-depth questions about the above concerns before enrolling a child here, most importantly teacher tenure.

Da
Review №11

AsheBridge is awesome! All of the teachers and staff there are great! I am confident my son is well taken care of and safe!

Tr
Review №12

My son is thriving at Ashebridge in Fuquay. I absolutely love the staff and the curriculum. At 3 years old he can tell you about gardening, the life cycle of a butterfly, and which planet has rings around it. His teachers have been a great support during potty training, and they even get my son to eat vegetables!

B
Review №13

My children Love coming here. The teachers are great. Everyone is so friendly when we arrive and everyone knows the childrens names. I wouldnt go anywhere else

Mi
Review №14

Owners really care about the kids. They definitely pour their time and resources into making the best possible environment for the children! Teachers are great and really care for the children as if they were their own.

Am
Review №15

As a teacher, I have had nothing but positive things to say about this center. I have only been here a short amount of time but I have been in the childcare field for over 20 years and by far the owners have been the nicest, humble and caring people in this industry. The teachers and management staff really care about the children and they are learning things every day. My 2 year old loves going to school to see his friends and it makes me happy that he wants to be here. I love that they have Brightwheel where I get updates throughout the day about my childs day and I can even send them a message and get responses right back. I highly recommend Ashebridge to any family that is seeking quality childcare with loving teachers who treat the children as their own.

Ke
Review №16

Like every mom, dipping my little 12 week old peanut off to a set of strangers was HARD! Really hard. BUT, after some time adjusting to the new normal, I began to feel like Ashebridge was a part of my family. I knew that my son was well loved and well taken care of in the Infant Room and I could genuinely tell that Miss Beth and Miss Tatiana loved my son and took care of him like he was their own. My son grew so much during his first year. He is now in the 1 Year Room and in just a few short weeks, he has grown tremendously. He knows how to sit in a chair, respond to commands, share as best as possible and is beginning to use a spoon and fork. Miss Maria and Miss Stacy take such good care of these wild and rambunctious 1 year olds. I love getting pictures of my son playing and learning throughout the day. Mrs. Ashley and Mrs. Jamie at the front desk are so sweet and take time throughout the day to speak to the kids, it’s so heartwarming to know that so many people love on my son throughout the day when I’m not able to. I contribute my son’s growth and personality to Ashebridge!

Li
Review №17

As a parent who had a child there when Ashebridge took over from previous owners, we had nothing but good experiences. They genuinely cared about my child and our familys need. They also made extensive improvements/updates to the facility. I think some people just dont handle change well. Even though my child has now aged out of their care, I would recommend Ashebridge to others!

Je
Review №18

After completing an extensive search for a new daycare close to my home, I decided on trying Ashebridge. The pros were the classroom sizes were fairly small in comparison to others, but now I understand they were so willing to take us because enrollment is down. During the tour and orientation I explained that my son was not thriving at his previous school because the classroom sizes were very large and the teacher turnover was uncomfortably high. I went on to explain that my son would start occupational therapy his first week there, as we were doing everything we could to help with some behavioral issues similar to ADHD that we knew existed. I was pretty straight forward about my son’s behavior, but they still accepted us. Fast-forward to his first day…a 4 year old boy starting a new school, with all new teachers, and classmates. He had a tough time adapting so I was trying to help. The teacher advised me to leave, “it’s better just to rip the band aid off.” So…off to work I went, and it was NOT EVEN 30 MINUTES before I got the phone call. I was told to come and pick up my son because he was throwing things and hitting the teachers, and I was told he was not welcome back. THEY GAVE MY SON A 30 MINTUE CHANCE! When I picked him up all of his belongings were in a trash bag and he was quietly waiting for me looking at the cars in the parking lot through the front window. They refused to even give my son a chance and let him acclimate in a new environment. It’s amazing in this day and age of childcare that a school would be so intolerant.

Ja
Review №19

My family is very happy at Ashebridge Childrens Academy of Apex! My children (4 and 1) love their teachers, have made great friends, and are learning so much!

Do
Review №20

Worked at the Center for only a few months under new Ashbridge ownship. Horrible place to work after they took over. The wanted old staff to leave. I was there 12 years providing quality care and teaching before they bought the center. They made it clear they didnt want to pay or keep the 5 star teachers. Took supplies and toys out of the classrooms and made it uncomfortable to be there. 30 years in Childcare they gave me nightmares! Horrible!

Me
Review №21

I do not recommend that you enroll your child in Ashebridge Children’s Academy. The owners are unprofessional, dishonest, and are only in the business for the money. They will eventually run their daycare into the ground solely because of their terrible moral compass and business practices. Their record might be spotless and the classrooms look all brand new and shiny but appearances are extremely deceiving. It’s not a coincidence that they can’t retain any of their staff and that so many parents are still continuing to pull their children out of the program. I have seen them lie to parents time after time about countless issues and play dumb with state licensing and sanitation officials to keep their record clean. They always have an excuse for everything and will shift the blame to former staff members who quit to make it seem like they were the real problem and the reason as to why families are unhappy. However if you look closely, a large majority of their five star reviews come from family members and close personal friends of the owners - or from current staff members who are trying to win a paid trip to local family-friendly destination in Concord, NC (if you catch my drift). I’m sure they will try to find a way to discredit this review or even take it down like they have done to all of their other bad reviews but I sincerely hope that what I’ve said will serve you and your family well.

Br
Review №22

Love the center and the teachers

Pe
Review №23

The people who work here are very friendly. Thank you very much!

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4.2 Rating
  • Address:3901 Kildaire Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539, United States
  • Site:https://ashebridge.com/
  • Phone:+1 919-303-7767
Categories
  • Day care center
  • Child care agency
  • Education center
  • Preschool
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:6AM–6PM
  • Saturday:6AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Women-Led:Yes
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