Kindercare at Wilhite Dr. vs La Petite Academy

I understand the desperation and that price can be a deciding factor as I was a single mom until my son was 4, and thus always had him in daycare - including some time spent at a Kindercare. It has been my experience that most daycares smell like stale urine, that lice is always a problem (they only like clean hair and hey, lets face it - if you're spending over $150/wk to send ur kid to daycare, you probably care enough to make sure their hair is clean), that fights, bites, hits, spitting, and uninvolved staff are normal. Daycares are not healthy environments for children in general, but Kindercare is a half-way decent franchise. La Petite in Lexington, on the other hand, has of late had a pedophile stalker that likes to stand outside the playground and masturbate. My advice is do everything in your power to find in-home care. It's cheaper as a rule, operate with less children, the children tend to be much better taken care of, and the caregiver can give your child much more individualized attention.

Are these the only choices you are considering? My sister has had great success with The National Academy off of Man-O-War and my best friend loved having her twins at Kids-R-Kids in Beaumont. You might want to look into them.
Don't settle on a place you are not sure about. These are your kids and you should feel completely safe leaving them with the people you choose.

My suggestion is neither. They both are just a money market and they are not worried about the children. I have had several friends that have gone to Kindercare and both pulled their kids after a short period of time. La Petite Academy has not had the best reputation either. My advise would be to find someone to come into your home or theirs. The cost is actually about the same if not cheaper. Another choice would be National Academy of Man o War. A great place with great teachers. Good Luck. Let me know what you think.

S.

E.,
I found myself in a similar predictament last year. I work for UK and lost my sitter during the first week of classes. I was also considering the Kindercare on Wilhite while on the waiting list for the UK Kindercare. There is a better option!! The Central Baptist Church Child Care Center (CBCCC)is just a little bit farther down the street from the Wilhite Kindercare and I would argue that it is probably the absolute best center you will find in Lexington. Not only is the environment clean, and the staff friendly, but all of the teachers are young and excited and genuinely care for your children. CBCCC is like a part of our family now--we have truly made some life-long friends there that continue to care for our children in our home anytime we need a sitter. CBCCC also provided many opportunities for the families to get together which also contributed to our sense of belonging and a strong feeling of community.

CBCCC is located across from the mall just south of New Circle. Since they are not-for-profit, the cost is minimal compared to many other centers. I happily made the drive from Georgetown to CBCCC and back to UK everyday because of the wonderful care my two boys received while they were there. We would still be going there, but my older son just turned five and has to go to kindergarten. My two-year-old just got accepted to the UK Kindercare after an almost 12-month wait. I still think CBCCC is the best!!

Hi E.!

I have a wonderful care giver who takes children in her home. She owned and operated a daycare for 20 or so years. She is looking for a new 2 year old (one of her girls graduated). I don't want to give her name out over the net (I haven't talked to her), but email me and I'll be happy to give you more details. (the location would work for you too).

A.

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