Ladybird Academy of Rock Springs in Apopka

I was fired from Ladybird Academy Apopka today. I started to work here in 2018 in the Butterflies classroom and ended working in the Explorers classroom, which I love and will miss dearly. I could leave a bad review and mention how unprofessional the front desk is ran or how I worked in a front desk position for months without appropriate pay. After a meeting with the owner who told me I could be hired for the position in the future, in so many words, as long as I kept up initiative and followed everything Joanna asked of me; they then decided to hire someone else instead. I feel that to this day if I would have been put into the position I was already working, but officially, that I would have committed more to my job rather than resenting coming into work everyday. Yet still after the new hire I worked my hardest, kept to myself and to my own class even planning ahead for 3 months worth of activities which now I will not be able to carry out with my kids. I chose to not take anything personally. Truth is I love the staff at Ladybird and the real friends I have made. I know any child under their care will be taken care of. They are exceptional at what they do in the classroom with the current staff they have. I do take responsibility for my own faults and the reasoning behind being fired. I called out too much and called in late too often. I understand but do not agree with the extreme choice to dismiss me completely for only being responsible and calling out when I felt sick, especially during Covid. I wish everyone the best, especially the kids in my class that I loved and I may not see again.

I can’t express how grateful I am for this facility, administration and especially teachers at Ladybird Rock Springs. I had two very awful experiences at other local daycares where I couldn’t stomach watching the teachers “rough handling” the kids (avoid Ladybird Academy of Ocoee please!). Rock Springs was my third attempt in enrolling my daughter, and thank God I finally found the right place! First off, Administration is extremely responsive, organized and efficient. They worked with me to transfer all my paperwork and had me set on day one with cameras and daily reporting app. Teachers are the #1 reason why my child had adapted so well! They are caring, kind, playful, attentive, and gentle. My one year old has done extremely well in their care and has even started signing “please” and “more” when asking for food (she has been there less than one month). Everyday I observe a thoughtful routine to include circle time, art, free play, singing and dancing! The kids are learning and thriving. I can say so much more but if you need a place to give you peace of mind and great care for your child, please enroll them here!

I love this place so much. I feel now is one of the best times to write about how much I love Ladybird. My LO has been here since she was 4 months old. She was a preemie. I have never been nervous ever leaving her. Now with COVID going on these ladies have gone above and beyond. We are all working under new guidelines to keep our children and the child care providers safe. A million times thank you for everything you do.

** BEST FRANCHISE LOCATION** IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GREAT EDUCATION PROGRAM & YOUR CHILD GETTING ALL THE LOVE & ATTENTION WHILE YOUR WORKING **nnMy child has attended the Rock Springs Location for 3 year and I transferred him to OCOEE location due it’s only 3 minutes from our home for the start of the VPK school year which was our WORST MISTAKE!! I can truly say after my child being at 2 different locations that Joanna Perez, the Director at Rocks Springs is Amazing! She truly CARES and WILL ENSURE her TEACHERS are staying on task with their daily Agenda!! She is caring, loving and will ensure your child is being LOVED, CARED FOR & MEET YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT LEVEL!! She is very personable and will follow up timely and provide you feedback! When I now look on the cameras in my child’s VPK class I’m rest assured my child is thriving at this location.nnThis Location is like family! Even down to Linda the Cook! She will ensure if you have a picky child, she will attend to them!! Communication is EXCEPTIONAL - The Director and Teachers at this Location will keep you informed!! I REGRET originally transferring my child to the OCOEE Franchise location due to Proximity (3 minutes from home!!) ROCKS SPRINGS IS DEFINITELY WORTH THE EXTRA 15 MINUTES OUT THE WAY BOTH WAYS - WHEN EDUCATION & THE #1 CHILD CARE PROIVDER IS OF MOST IMPORTANCE!!! 5 STARS HANDS DOWN EVEN THRU COVID-19 NO COMPLAINTS!!!nI'M GLAD MY CHILD IS BACK AT ROCK SPRINGS IN APOPKA!!!

I wanted to share my experience, I have sent my children to Ladybird Academy Rock Springs for over a year now. I am thrilled with the new things I am noticing. My children show me the milestones they are reaching on a daily basis. I know that Ladybird has helped encourage them with the love and support the Teachers show. Management is caring and understanding. My overall rating on this school is my personal experience and I am excited to continue their education. Hope this will help anyone.