preschool teacher

lead teacher

teaching assistant

assistant teacher

registered nurse ii

Kids R Kids Learning Academies

When I initially started the job, I was so excited, ambitious, and ready to grow as an educator and work with the children. Things were going so well -- the holidays were a lot of fun. The staff were nice. However, after my trial period, the mask started to slip. The flaws at what I thought was going to be an amazing job began to show. To begin, none of the income they make reflects in the curriculum at all. They care way more about what the school smells and looks like rather than paying their employees a fair wage for how hard they work, or making sure classrooms have supplies and toys that aren't old or broken. 

Management is incredibly petty. Anytime I was out sick, I was worked twice as hard upon returning. Staying until past close, moving in and out of various classrooms, taking other students so teachers can leave whenever they want, etc. Even after scheduling time off, I felt like I was constantly punished for it. There were also times where I overheard management gossiping about other employees. In fact, management gossiped about me to my coworkers. Which makes me wonder....what other private information they share about employees. Very unprofessional. It felt like working in a sorority, not a professional workplace. 

They pick favorites and it shows. Constantly. They let other people come in and leave whenever they want, loiter in the lobby with the directors, etc -- but the second you have to leave early (emergency, appointment, personal reasons, etc) they give you a very hard time. Don't expect an ounce of empathy from leadership either (unless you're a favorite). 

If they don't like you, they will show it. They won't acknowledge you when you come in. They work you extra hard and take advantage of you until you can't tolerate it anymore. 

Often short staffed, pretty high turnover rate mostly for the reasons stated above. 

NO work/life balance... at all. Your world will revolve around this job. 9 hours is a long shift to be working with children. But it's either 9 or 4 -- no in between or flexibility. 

Some parents are consistently late picking up their kids -- which means you are consistently late leaving. 

Save your time and find a different daycare to work at. The kids are amazing but don't make up for the way you're treated and essentially exploited. 

they allow high ratios in classes but barely try to help you out when it's overwhelming because management and the owner only care about money and looking like a great preschool, it's all optics. they obviously couldn't care less about the teachers in general and the developmental learning of the kids. They show favoritism and bias to certain teachers and expect us to do entirely too much daily without any support. the office staff are so little help because every question and concern is met with "I don't know" or "um, I can find out" Then they never come back or just forget about you but they micromanage just to feel like they are doing something.  the only priority they have is abiding by licensing restrictions to avoid fines yet there is so much more they can do to make this a productive and positive work environment. management also likes to gossip and is often rude to staff but staff gets in trouble for 'gossiping' or having an attitude. 

The supportive and collaborative environment at Kids R Kids has made my job both enjoyable and fulfilling. The leadership team is exceptional, always providing guidance and resources needed to ensure the best possible care and education for the littles. Their commitment to maintaining high standards and fostering a nurturing atmosphere is truly commendable. I have grown both personally and professionally, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that I will carry with me throughout my career. The relationships I have built with my children and their families have been incredibly special to me. Seeing my children grow and develop under my care has been such a joy, and I am grateful for the trust and support of the parents. I am proud to have been part of such a wonderful organization that genuinely cares about the well-being and development of every child. Although I am moving on to a new opportunity, I will forever cherish my time at Kids R Kids and the incredible experience I've had here.  

I have worked for kids r kids on and off for ten years plus. The growth I have seen since 2009 is amazing! We are individually owned and Operated by Owners with a vision for our community (always have been). We run a family oriented business. Our curriculum is already written for us with option of personal enhancement. Benefits and 401K are an absolute treat and hard to come by. As long as you voice your concern or opinions to a Director, they do their absolute best to try to come to a resolution. The families are very involved these days and really try to build that connection with us as staff. We are human... but I feel like they are constantly trying to work on communication, as it seems to be of most importance to all of us. I appreciate that being someone who likes communication. If you show up, do a great job, I feel they have your back as a business through and through. They have done so much for my family (as well as others) and professional growth. I am thankful for this school. 

The friendly and caring atmosphere of this daycare has been a joy to be part of. The management has an open door policy so when I had questions, I was free to discuss what was on my mind and not be intimidated by anyone.   Leadership is about others and that is clear at Kids R Kids. Kids are allowed to explore their surroundings and make their own decisions about what kind of crafts or projects they would like to work on. The hardest part of the job was working around a few of the other new teachers who had a negative attitude and don't appreciate what it takes to run a daycare. Sometimes, working with kids and adults, you have to go the extra mile to maintain harmony. That is true in any business. I enjoyed watching the kids progress and grow in this vibrant environment.

I have been employed with Kids R Kids for 10 years. All locations are individually owned and operated so there are no two alike. I LOVE the Apollo Beach (Waterset) and Gibsonton (Southshore) location. The pay is competitive, the benefits (major medical, 401k, dental, vision, childcare, etc) are great and there are bonus incentives! I have been blessed with opportunities for promotions as they believe in growth from within. They truly want to help each employee be successful and met their full potential. The classrooms are large and clean. I like the philosophy of the center and it's curriculum when it comes to teaching style. We have ample technology and supplies to run a productive learning environment for our students. It truly is a home away from home for the staff and students.

The management team here isn’t the best. The education coordinator & the lady who goes between this location and their keller location are sweet, understanding & appriciative; they actually want to help you succeed in tje classroom. Unfortunately the director & assistant director are not very good people. They use a friendly voice but are not friendly people. They never use constructive criticism, just plain ol’ criticism. I worked here for like 6 weeks & left on my break to never return, mind you I was crying my eyes out. They do not care how much help you need, they will not help you or give you anyone to help you. I wish it could have been better because I liked working there but I was treated sooo poorly & I had MULTIPLE coworkers confide in me that they didn’t think the management team liked them. SPOILER ALERT if you feel that way THEY DONT!

Working at Kids ‘R’ Kids had both positives and challenges. The best part was being able to build connections with the children and watch them learn and grow each day. The curriculum and structure provided good guidance, and I enjoyed the supportive coworkers who helped create a team environment. On the other hand, the workload could feel overwhelming at times, especially with limited staff coverage. Communication between management and staff was sometimes inconsistent, and there were moments when expectations were not clearly explained. Pay and benefits were decent, but they could be improved to better match the demands of the job. Overall, it was a meaningful experience with opportunities to gain childcare and classroom management skills, but there is definitely room for improvement in organization and support.


After many years in the childcare industry, this program has by far been the best experience. The leadership truly cares about every family, child and employee. The directors and upper management have been with the company for a very long time and have all had experience working in the classrooms.  When concerns are brought to the table they do the best they can to resolve it in a timely manner. As long as you follow your curriculum, schedule and engage with your students you will do great in the classroom! Having fun and being consistent in your classroom schedule is key. 

My child is also able to attend with me, which is huge! I can rest at ease knowing she is in loving and caring environment while I am working. Her teachers are great! 

After working at multiple local childcare facilities in this county, Kids 'R' Kids is by far the best. The administration cares about children's well being and not just filling the classrooms. It is a family first atmosphere and they welcomed my child as if he was their own. You don't find that family feel everywhere. As any job there are pros and cons, but if you bring any issues to the director she does her best to resolve them. They have decent benefits, childcare, PTO & 401k match which is helpful. I feel that the pay is competitive for childcare and they are increasing the existing staff to keep up.   The parents and students are great with the occasional behavior challenge, but that is to be expected working with kids. 

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