Woodenshoes – Child Care Center

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Wooden Shoes Childcare Center

4875 Swift Road, FL 34231. United States

(941) 957 – 8182

Families Reviews

Google Rating

4.7

Based on 64 reviews

Wooden Shoes Child Care Center

4.7

Anthony Munno

21:17 09 May 23

The school has been a second home to our boys from babies through VPK graduation. Our daughter is also growing up here and so will our next baby! They have the most wonderful staff, education, and always have fun events for the kids. We appreciate the home made meals, personable approach, and very happy to have our children be a part of wooden shoes.

Yesly Catala

21:46 20 Apr 23

Great staff. Always taking a GOOD care of the children’s. Best daycare on town. 100% recommended.

Dalia Avendaño

12:17 18 Apr 23

Excelente lugar para los niños

M K

21:42 14 Apr 23

I absolutely love Wooden Shoes! There are so many things I love about this place. I don’t even know where to start. My daughter which is 24 years old today attended this place when she was 2 years old with a different owner.My grandson Raphael has been attending Wooden Shoes for over 4 years and my granddaughter Clara is there for over 2 years she loves miss Martha and so do I. She always does Clara’s hair. We love it. They are genuinely happy and so are we!Honestly, I can't be more grateful for Mr Jorge, Leticia, Miranda, Miss Martha and everyone who works there. The staff is so professional, dedicated, caring, with love and compassion. I can truly see the teachers love my grandkids and they loves them too!

Stefanía Leon candelo

01:17 28 Mar 23

Mi hija tiene ya casi 1 año en el daycare y le encanta sus maestras, el patio de juegos y sus compañeros… son excelentes, amables y profesionales.

Ali Quero

13:24 27 Mar 23

Excelente escuela, personal bien preparado lo recomiendo 100%

Aulet Reyes

20:35 21 Mar 23

We love it ♥️ A great place for children ♥️

stephanie e

17:53 15 Mar 23

My daughter started going here when she was 18 months. Once she became adjusted to the new routine she never cried at drop off and loved going. If we were still living in the area, she would still be attending. The staff cared for her as if she were their own. Definitely felt like a second home

Carlos Gonzalez

01:32 15 Mar 23

Good night. Excellent work team with great attention from its owners. The education in the elapsed time of my son in the daycare is extremely gratifying. At home we notice all your learning day by day. 5 stars.

Ramin Sami

22:28 06 Jan 23

So happy with this place. We moved our daughter to wooden shoes and it's been a great experience. She loves this daycare. George the owner is a great person and he make sure his place is always clean and to the point. Highly recommend this daycare

Star Gazer

20:46 26 Oct 22

First of all let me say that I had never seen a male working in a daycare but when I got to know George a little better I realized that he has unique and professional attributes😊. Most of the staff that i have met are delightful including Mrs. Oquendo. The staff in the Forest room where my son first started at 18 months were very informative (consistent with daily updates on the Class Dojo app), and very caring- Especially Ms. Cesaro🙂. Now my son is in the Two's and both of his teachers Ms. Luz and Ms. Negron are great staff. They do lost of crafts and take many pictures of the kids onside and outside of the class. And how could i forget Mrs. Meranda who greets everyone with a smile 😊 My son is lucky to have a great school like Wooden Shoes!

Danielle White

00:16 06 Apr 22

My family loves Wooden Shoes! My daughter has been attending since last summer. I was a little apprehensive about changing centers because she had only been enrolled at one school previously since birth. We were received with a warm welcome by both owners and all of the staff and my daughter is thriving. She has made many great friends and looking forward to her being in VPK at Wooden Shoes in the fall.

Darrell

13:55 02 Apr 22

Yoandy Corbea

02:47 29 Mar 22

super good my daughter is very happy there it was really a very good decision to put my daughter there

Yudith duenas mena

02:44 29 Mar 22

Mi niña lleva en este day care casi un año y apesar de ser su primera experiencia le encantó desde el primer día la verdad que tantos los padres como los niños nos sentimos en casa y su equipo de trabajo y la administración muy atentos .... Es el mejor lugar para aprender y pasarla bien los niños

Nora D

12:49 22 Sep 21

My child attended Wooden shoes for 3 years. He was very happy going to school every day. Every one was very professional. He learned alot so that the transition to kindergarten was easy. They always had extra activities, he loved the waterslides.

madeline lorraine

22:15 23 Aug 21

Nice clean place, I love that my daughter attends this preschool, I know she is well taken care of, the owners are professional and always helpful !!

Jena Singer

12:09 16 Aug 21

My 2 children attended Wooden Shoes and absolutely loved it! They loved the teachers, staff, friends, classrooms and playground. I loved how all elements of the day were so well administered- learning, playtime, meals, etc. The school is owned and run by a wonderful family who genuinely love the kids and want the best experience for each.

Encarnacion Santiago

22:19 29 Jul 21

My baby is going to wooden shoes for a year and he loves it. From the first day he entered there he enjoys it. Very clean, great food, lots of activities very friendly staff. Like a great big family. I would highly recommend it. Also they Sumer camp a lot fun 😁

Julia Mason

03:09 24 Jul 21

We absolutelly love Wooden Shoes, they are very professional in every single aspect. The school share an app with us that we can always be in contact with the teachers. My grandaughter has been learning a lot and we can see all the activities they do through the app. All the staff is very friendly and the meals they make from the scratch are super healthy. They are also very attach to cleaning protocols and continue checking up at the main entrance, my granddaughter never gets sick.Highly recommended!!!

Lori Walsh

00:29 19 Jul 21

My son has been going to Wooden Shoes for the last 2 years. Since then, he will learned so much from all his teachers, we always follow his routines through the app they share with us. The meals are super healthy and now during Summer Camp they plan a lot of fun activities. The director and the owners are there everyday and they are very kind people always willing to help when iyou need it. We really love Wooden Shoes!!!

Emma Jones

01:36 18 Jun 21

Thank you guys for the high standards and quality you demonstrated throughout the whole year not only wiht the phenomenal curricullum you provided but with the discipline you infused to my grandaughter. She talks everytime about her school you and misses already to be attending the VPK lessons. This hard year you made it easy and unexpectedly fruitful. We will miss you.

Antoni Hayes

14:18 22 Feb 21

We have two kids in this daycare and we’re so happy with everyone! I love that Jorge gives out his personal number and is more than willing to answer any questions we have throughout the day! I love the app that they use, Class Dojo, where the teacher can contact us and send photos of their days! We love that our four year old comes home excited to go back the next day to see all of his friends and Ms. Julissa and Ms. Brenda. We are very happy with how many words our 22 month old is saying from being is class with Ms. Erica and Ms. Jaime. I love that this daycare can get my picky kids to eat all their lunches! And I love that at pick up, Ms. Meranda tells us stories of their day! We couldn’t be happier!

Lyndsee Pullman

02:07 19 Feb 21

We love Wooden Shoes! The boys always have fun. They are always learning and the teachers share pictures and messages throughout the day. So glad we found it!

Steve Kay

23:51 18 Feb 21

My two grandsons love their school. They are 2 and 4. On the weekends, the four year old always talks about his teacher and what they learned at school. It’s really neat to hear him say all the colors in Spanish and is now learning addition. And the younger is talking so much more since my daughter enrolled them!

Tysa Dawn

01:57 01 Jan 21

Jessica Joyce

01:02 13 Nov 20

My daughter has been attending wooden shoes since she was one years old. Where staff consists of highly trained individuals who care for your child Comfort your child Beyond the necessary means. They are extremely clean and the teachers there provide great lesson plans and keep in touch with parent through class dojo which is an app that the teachers can relay messages to parents. Hot lunches ate made with love fresh milk and a routine have always been a standard here. You can take your child anywhere to even some of these high-class preschools and believe me you won't get the kind of care and training that your child needs there it is at wooden shoes where the heart is for taking care of children to them it is not a business it is a love of children ❤

Roy Surber

12:52 05 Aug 20

Great staff my 2year old is communicating better since starting hear .I see a big difference every week.I have two daughters that also attended. I believe daycare gave the a huge jump start for school .

Guitarist1211

20:57 04 Aug 20

They are always on top of the new students making sure they are up to date with their vaccines, and they make sure they follow All of the federal and state regulations, All of the health and safety requirements, andAll of the necessary record-keeping, well recommended as a State Employed Nurse.

Johan Milo

23:35 03 Aug 20

a very good option for our children, responsible, professional and very good attention and care of the little ones

Sofia S.

00:18 04 Jul 20

I would recommend Wooden Shoes to everyone it is a very clean place. The teachers and owners are super nice and always whiling to help everyone.

Chary Rodriguez

00:29 03 Jul 20

Wooden Shoes offers quality service in every way! Learning activities and creative art crafts always go hand on hand with my baby’s day by day.The place is always clean and tidy and smells great at any time. Also they use an app that allows me to be in contact directly with the teacher and keep track of all the daily activitiesAnd finally, the preventive measures they have implemented lately make me feel more secure! A health check-up before entering! The owners are always there and they are very friendly and professional! Congratulations guys! I am really happy to have chosen you to care for my grandson! We really appreciate all you do!!

Helen Cannon

23:10 31 May 20

We absolutely love wooden shoes child care center. Our son has been going there for two years now and it has been such a wonderful experience. My child adores his teachers and the staff. They always keep the parents informed with the learning activities and my child has grown so much intellectually from this school! I highly recommend it to any parent who wants to feel like there child is safe and in amazing care. The staff shows so much dedication to the children!

Joni Ann

14:31 28 May 20

I am so happy that my son attends this daycare. The staff is very friendly and professional. They will work with you if every there is a problem. I can tell that they love their job and the children! It is also extremely clean and smells nice no matter what time of the day. I am happy that they have the class dojo app that allows parents to keep up with the daily activities and updates from the school. It also makes it easier to communicate with my son’s teacher.

Dahize Tobia

15:44 24 May 20

I am so happy we found Wooden Shoes for my children. The staff is very professional!, they use an app that keeps track of all the activities they do every day, and allows parents to be always in touch with the teacher. The place is so neat and tidy and now is showing even more neatness after quarantine, implementing all the guidelines required to give us all safety and peace of mind. Thank you guys!

Natalie Munno

02:11 23 May 20

Wooden shoes felt so homey from the first time we came to visit. They helped my son with his adjustment so well by being so welcoming. I love that they communicate with me, cook healthy meals for both lunch and breakfast, and take great care of my baby. The prices are very fair, hours are perfect, and staff is professional.

Justin Oliva

00:59 17 May 20

A GREAT place for your child to begin their educational journey. Our daughter has learned so much with them and has made some great friends with the other children AND and the staff.They welcome you and your child with open arms and make you feel like family. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great, safe and trustworthy place to care for their child. Thank you Wooden Shoes for the great memories that our child and ourselves get to take with us.

Joe Carter

21:29 21 Feb 20

Very nice caregivers. My 2 1/2yr old daughter asks to go to her "school" daily. Very clean facility and great attention given to my kido.

Sheila George

23:14 03 Dec 19

Took my 2 year old granddaughter to Wooden Shoes. Owners and staff are amazing. Had to move her due to job change, but hated moving her from there. Great day careSheila George

Lorena Luciani

01:01 14 Sep 19

If you are looking for the perfect Day Care for you child, this is the right Learning Center.They always encourage their students to do art crafts. It's clean and neat.The teachers are excellent and the owners are very kind!

Maria Emilia Osuna Reyes

20:53 06 Sep 19

Wooden Shoes is a great place for children to be! To start with, it is very clean and tidy. People are amazingly friendly whilst being professional. The VPK program is really good, children come out very well prepared, because they embrace knowledge with the binder that's sent home for them to practice what was taught. It seems like a learning center. Congratulations guys, I love it!!!!

CrGlorioso89

16:06 27 Aug 19

This is a quality establishment for any parents looking for child care. The owners are caring and sincere... they are reasonably priced and care about your child’s well-being. My daughter is really enjoying VPK at Wooden Shoes. Certainly recommended! 👍

Diaphni Taylhardat

13:35 18 Jul 19

Great place! Great teachers! Really love for all the childrens.

Bambi Bennett

15:00 08 Jul 19

My Grandaughter has been attending Wooden Shoes Childcare for several months & she absolutely loves it! I pick her up several afternoons during the week when my daughter is working & always when I go to pick her up she is always playing or doing activities with the other children. The facility it always very clean & organized. They have several centers with different activities for the children throughout the day. The directors as well as the staff are such nice & caring people. They always greet you when you drop off or pick up your child. I honestly can say that I feel that my Grandaughter is in a very safe & very caring environment & is being well cared for during the day. She looks forward & is excited to going to school ( as she calls it ) everyday. I just wanted to take a minute & write a review for any parent looking in to putting their child into this daycare, this is absolutely without a doubt a wonderful environment for your child. Thank you to all the staff at Wooden Shoes Childcare for all you do! You guys are "AWESOME!!!!"

Haley Hollister

22:30 20 May 19

Wooden shoes daycare has been a great fit for my son. The directors are so wonderful and accommodating. They go out of their way to communicate with the parents and make sure everyone is happy and comfortable. My son loves his teachers. Ms. Luz has been amazing and I feel comfortable leaving every morning knowing he is ok and happy. Thank you wooden shoes daycare for all that you do!

Alan Dapra

17:47 16 Apr 19

My son has been attending Wooden Shoes Child Care Center for a little over a year now and he absolutely loves his classroom, his little buddies and his teacher, as well as the other teachers and the Director of the Daycare.My son is so excited every day to go to his Daycare and this makes my job as a single Father that much easier. I count on the people at Wooden Shoes to take care of my son. My son is 18 months old and I have the absolute confidence that my son is being well taken care of from the moment I drop him off till the moment I pick him up.I find that all the teachers, especially my son's teacher Shannon is a joy to deal with and my son is excited every day to see her.I am a Military Veteran and a local business owner and in my opinion this Daycare is run both smoothly and efficiently. I am proud to say this is my son's Daycare and I would refer any parent to put their child here.I am a Very Happy, Thankful, Grateful Single Father to have my son attend this Daycare.

Mary Mella

19:34 27 Jan 19

The teachers are amazing!!!

Toni Bryant

04:17 14 Jan 19

My son 2 yr old has been enrolled at Wooden Shoes for 6 months and he absolutely loves it! The teachers are all very kind and it is so clear they enjoy their work. My son comes home with new phrases and words every day. I am impressed with all that he is learning. They ALL show him love and he is genuinely happy to get there, which gives me such peace of mind. Whenever I visit, the other children are cheerful, which says a lot. The facility is always clean and tidy. The outdoor play area is huge and shaded. The teachers and the director do a great job bringing the classrooms to life with colors, decorations and learning tools that are posted to get the childrens attention. I waited a long time to enroll my son in daycare and I'm so glad I found this one! I would highly recommend Wooden Shoes Child Care!

Liz Negron

07:51 13 Jan 19

Diaphni Taylhardat

23:05 11 Jan 19

Excellent!!! The teachers and the directors are very nice people and prepared.

Nicole F

19:09 18 Dec 18

I love this daycare! I switched my son from another one earlier this year and I’m so glad I did. The teachers are so sweet, and the owners are absolutely amazing. They have so many wonderful things to offer to the little ones and their parents.

Katiee Kellarr

23:07 04 Oct 18

Great daycare! Teachers and owners are wonderful

Veronica Posey

14:40 04 Oct 18

Wooden Shoes is a great place for young minds beginning to learn. I love this school. Teachers and care takers are warm and friendly. Plenty of projects and activities for hands on learning. Great school. I would highly recommend

dillon Eisenhauer

14:32 04 Oct 18

maria albarran

17:22 27 Jun 18

I love daycare ... I am very satisfied with the work they do with the children .... my daughter is very happy ... the teachers are very . Take home very nice jobs.

Miranda Hill

14:43 07 Nov 17

Derrick Dumont

19:05 08 Feb 17

My daughter likes going here. The people are friendly and she is definitely learning some stuff in VPK.

VIP PROS

03:28 05 Nov 16

very nice people there

Ron Stambaugh

16:16 25 Jun 18

Problem was resolved. Good daycare

Christeen Hakim

13:39 28 Mar 23

Jacquelyn McCallister

12:39 14 Mar 23

This is a horrible daycare run by a very unprofessional man. I received phone calls during the night including 3am about making a payment. There were days I suspected my child did not eat. I also know for a fact he was never helped to use the bathroom, derailing any progress we made on potty training. He was speech delayed the entire time he was at this school. Now way his new school he is completely caught up and so much happier. Do not go to this daycare!!! All of the nasty reviews are legit.

Ellena

13:15 28 Jun 22

Thai Mom in America

10:02 17 Jul 21

Communication is not really good! Reply email is very rude and unprofessional. We are never putting our children in to this school.

Alis Senver

16:51 29 Jun 20

I went on a tour at this Day care for my soon to be 1 year old .. after the tour I went back the next Day to give the $150 fee to hold the spot as it would be a month before my child would attend.. after turning the the $150 cash as the owner Jorge requests (which he does not provide a receipt for) he then gives you the registration paperwork and started asking inappropriate questions that had nothing to do with my child (which I already felt uneasy about but this happened after the cash exchange) .. the very next day at 8:30pm the owner sent an inappropriate text message along with apologizing for the time .. and another one again at 10:15pm.. both having absolutely nothing to do with my child attending the day care. Obviously that made me feel uncomfortable for my child to attend a day care where the owner Jorge, who’s wife also works there.. is sending text messages like that. After not responding and messaging Jorge the next day I do not think this is the best option for my child as now I feel uneasy and I would like to pick the money back up, I was notified that’s not possible as it is non refundable. In what world can you keep somebodies money after YOU make them feel uncomfortable. When my child’s father called to get the payment back, he apologized numerous times and stated he lost track of time and it is not what it looks like. He asked for him to come check the day care out, but the money would not be returned. He repeated I do not feel comfortable with my child going there. Also I requested to meet the teacher as any parent may want to do before their child being put in someone else’s care for the first time and was not allowed to do so. Never have I ever heard of an experience like this with a child care facility. Any person would want their child to feel welcomed and cared for not for the parent to uncomfortable and in some ways disrespected with the improper business practice as well as inappropriate ways of communication. Very, very unprofessional.

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