group leader

preschool teacher

site coordinator

registered behavior technician

director of early childhood education

Kidsborough

The most enjoyable part of this job was the kids and getting to build relationships with them and their families everyday. This is not an organization that you want to work for. For starters, the company barely had any diversity. Just to put things into perspective the company had over 10 sites while I was there but only had two Site Coordinators that were people of color. To add on, there was barely any person's of color within the Group Leader and Assistant group leader positions. How could you run programs in very racially-diverse towns, such as Framingham and Marlborough and barely have any staff members that LOOK like the kids? Also, there was ZERO people of color on the higher level administrative team. While I was there, I wondered all these things. I wondered what parents of color were thinking as they walked into Kidsborough's programs and saw NO teachers of color. At times, I felt uncomfortable and did not feel like I fit in due to my skin color, but I was never able to speak about it because my manager white and there was no kind of support group or affinity space for staff of color there. Stay away from this program, besides the racist undertones that exist there, the program is basically just glorified babysitting. PARENTS: the program will charge you hundreds of dollars a month just so your child can play with some cheap toys from Oriental Trading or some other cheap online arts and crafts store. Parents, I also understand the importance of socialization, I am a teacher, however you are better off setting up playdates outside of school and having a friend or neighbor watch your kids, instead of turning to this program, especially during this time where COVID is a serious health risk.

There are no warnings when you’ve done something wrong and when you ask if you can do something and they say yes, it apparently means no and you get a chat from HR…  

my direct supervisor had a hard time working up the courage to reprimand me but I would get an Email from HR “checking in on me” but getting all the details wrong. Everything is taken to heart which makes it difficult to communicate effectively with coworkers. 

All management is young 
and inexperienced. It’s all gossip and unprofessional treatment towards others including favoritism. No real explanation was given when I was let go even after i asked multiple times IN A PRIVATE MEETING. I finally received an EMAIL with very minor offenses that sounded nothing like me. 

Their coordinators are suppose to be role models but talk badly about you the moment you leave the area and throw you under the bus. 

Synopsis: management keeps quiet tabs on your errors instead of correcting you, so by the time they fire you, you’re completely blind sided and left without developed skills to use in your next job. My life and well being has drastically improved since letting go of this place. I forgot what having a life was like! 

If you sign on to work at Kidsborough, expect to be chronically understaffed, left in the dark about mission-critical and time-sensitive questions, and expected to pick up the job with little to no training. Professional development for staff is viewed as "too expensive" despite being a state requirement. Senior staff are constantly expected to substitute for junior positions due to the chronic failure to properly hire, staff, and retain quality staff. A constant focus on skeleton staffing burns out good staff. Leadership frequently badmouths staff internally, openly resents being asked to communicate in reasonable time frame,  and takes vindictive stances against perceived slights, even when such stances are clearly detrimental to the company's best interests. If you break your back and kiss the ring, you can advance, but no amount of loyalty or competence will protect you if you don't fit the "Kidsborough Way"

I started off at this company really enjoying my work. The children were great, my boss was great, and I really enjoyed my coworkers. However once management shifted, it turned into a completely toxic environment. I didn’t feel cared for or respected. My frustrations were completely disregarded, and the way the place was run changed completely. Staff were way too strict on the kids, and there started to be a lot of internal turmoil between staff members. I was particularly upset because a staff member was targeting me and accusing me of things while simultaneously badmouthing the job at every chance he got and making me out to be the bad guy. My bosses did not care that this was happening and I ended up quitting because it was so clear that they chose his side over mine. This company prioritizes power and control over the happiness of the children and employees, and I couldn’t take it anymore. 

My seven years working at Kidsborough were truly rewarding! Throughout that time, I was promoted 4–5 times, which showed me that hard work, dedication, and a focus on students and families are highly valued. If you commit yourself to creating a strong program and building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff, the opportunities for growth and respect from colleagues and management will follow.

Kidsborough is a company that thrives on school, family, and community engagement. The leadership team supports and encourages innovation, making it a great place to grow. If you embrace these values and put in the effort, I can confidently say you’ll have a fulfilling and successful experience here!

KH

Remember that every adverse feeling is on account of you taking things personally. Be open to manipulation. Welcome the idea that standing up for yourself and your staff is redirected to your failures. Don't seek guidance or support. Advance by joining in, propelling and thriving on judgement. Distance yourself from growing professionally in a constructive and healthy way. Forget quality of life. Appreciate the business of childcare, not the foundations. 

My time at kidsborough had its ups and downs. Unfortunately there were more downs than ups. While the students were fun and made the job better, the management and work environment was extremely toxic. Management frequently ignored their employees concerns and there was a lack of support for professional development. On multiple occasions, staff were reprimanded for things without warning or explanation, there was a noticeable favoritism toward certain staff members, which led to unfair work distribution. Overall, despite the potential of the company, the toxic work environment and extremely poor management practices makes it a difficult and draining place to work. I would not recommend this company to potential educators. 

During my time at Kidsborough I found that the company struggled with clear and professional communication, along with effective management. For example, passive aggressive supervisors, no orientation or trainings when getting promoted, leading to a stressful work environment, overall very unclear communication in general. Additionally, there was a lack of support for employees, which made it difficult  to perform our jobs effectively. While the sites were dedicated and talented, the poor management practices overshadowed these positivities. I believe with better communication and support systems, the company hopefully improves. 

When I began working at Kidsborough, I felt supported and as if I was working with a team. Over time, there were a couple different restructurings of upper management and position titles. After that, all support went out the window. The supervisor talks poorly about many other employees, and is rude/condescending to direct reports. There is definite favoritism and it is very apparent from HR down to site coordinators. The kids can be great, but with a lack of adequate staffing they can get out of hand rather quickly. Management sees body’s over actual quality of staff.

Children are great and staff are very supportive. As a Site Coordinator, getting the chance to create my own environment for the children (while maintaining EEC regs and Kidsborough philosophies) was an amazing opportunity and allowed me to have creative freedom. I loved being able to implement my own interests into program and allow my staff to do the same. Working as a team with my group leaders and giving them the chance to bring their ideas together is what made our program so special. I’m sad to be leaving the position but look forward to keeping in touch with everybody. I encourage you to try Kidsborough! 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Group leader 5 salaries reported	$23.40 per hour
Preschool teacher 1 salary reported	$23.50 per hour
Site coordinator 2 salaries reported	$54,375 per year
Registered behavior technician 3 salaries reported	$23.67 per hour
Director of early childhood education 1 salary reported	$53,000 per year

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