When I was looking for a preschool in Parkland for my daughter, I had the choice between going with a franchise daycare or a family-owned and operated daycare. While the franchise daycare had the established name and good reputation, I couldn’t turn down the family-owned and operated daycare, which also had an excellent reputation for caring for children.
Having to leave my daughter at a daycare was a difficult time for me. Previously, she had not been in anyone else’s care but mine and it was devastating for me to think about having to leave her for full days. But when I met the family who owns and runs Parkland Children’s Academy, I immediately knew I found the right spot for my daughter.
When you are working with your family, in a family-run business, it creates a different kind of environment. I feel like all of the children, my daughter included, are honorary members of their family at this Parkland Preschool. You can see how much they care about the children and how they are treated like family members.
I love the way they all sit down to eat a meal together at lunch, too. Just like it would be if my daughter was home with me. They support family style dining where good manners and habits are encouraged and taught.
I feel that leaving my daughter at this family-run preschool in Parkland more closely mirrors her home life, than if I were to leave her anywhere else. It was not as big of a transition for her (or me!) when she started Parkland Children’s Academy. I wouldn’t have her go anywhere else.