registered nurse - pediatrics

licensed practical nurse

caregiver

registered nurse

childcare provider

The Kidz Club

This place is terrible due to management and it seems as though no one in corporate cares. The Kidz Club is a great idea and much needed service but the mission is not carried out! 
Alot of the managers were RNs who should’ve helped work in rooms because the center was always short staffed. However, that was not  the case. They spent most of their time in the office and would occasionally throughout the day stick their heads in classrooms doors and ask are you ok. I can tell you that 99% of the time caregivers/nurses were NOT ok. There is a clear divide between management and employees at this facility and it’s created by management! The office personnel create a very toxic/negative working environment but try to blame the employees for it. This location needs people in management positions that are qualified, experienced , and PROFESSIONAL. They could benefit from very extensive management training but I’m not sure that would help because they are all friends. The office click needs to be completely broken up in order for The Kidz Club to thrive. 

The Kidz Club also allows sick kids to come and stay all day and make everyone else sick. They followed 0 policies and procedures! Policies and procedures were different for every kid and every employee! When employees called in due to illnesses some received points and some didn’t. If you were one of their favorites you would not receive a point.

This location was ALWAYS understaffed but they continued to take admissions with no staff and NO ROOM FOR THE KIDS! They didn’t have the staff, room, nor resources for the kids they had but were always taking new kids. They say there is no max on how many kids they accept even though they were always understaffed! There are plenty of kids there that should be discharged because they have NO medical needs! However, corporate won’t discharge them because they want to continue to receive money from Medicaid. They are expecting double the number of kids they had last summer and they barely had room for the kids they had last summer. No one is concerned nor do they have a plan. No one ever has a plan at this facility. They wait until the day of to plan for things which is why it’s chaos every single day! They might as well not even make a schedule because it’s never accurate. They will tell you that the Nurse to patient ratio is 6:1 but that was never the case. Normally it’s 12-15 to one nurse.

There were absolutely NO INCENTIVES for working here! No raises and the pay is extremely low! They show no appreciation for their employees unless you’re part of the “click.”

There is a lack of concern for employee retention at all locations. They have/had a lot of great employees but they all end up leaving due to management and how the facility is ran.

This place is the most unorganized, unprofessional, chaotic place I’ve ever worked! What makes it’s so frustrating is there is NO ONE on site or in corporate that you can express your concerns too because no one cares. Almost every employee there has expressed their concerns to the current DON and Site Director and absolutely nothing was changed. They don’t value their employees at all. The employees there are great and hard workers! The only thing that keeps people there for a little while is the flexible schedule and the sweet kiddos. You hope that somehow you can make a difference there for the kids but it’s impossible due to the current management and even corporate.

The Kidz Club is a much needed service.  Medically fragile children need daycare services so parents can work or go to school or in lieu of home nursing services.  The problem is that there are children there with little or no medical needs.  I don't understand who qualifies these children but that process is flawed.  Meantime classrooms are crowded at all age groups.  Usually have adequate aides/caregiver numbers,  but never enough nurses. I was told the ratio was 6:1 for nurses when I was hired.  Then i was told that's just an average.  Then I was told we gotta do with what we got.  Pay is low especially when nurses are managing an average of 10 to 15 children at a time.  During the summer the numbers are even worse. The site director and charge nurse and another director had to staff entire rooms alone,  yet left the rooms without nurses for hours at a time to do work in the office.  Meantime there are children with trachs, diabetes and other medical care issues being monitored by aides. The cost of living raise this year was 35 cents an hour for this writer.  Children hit other children,  bite other children,  throw toys,  have emotional meltdowns,  and the center is not equipped/staffed to monitor so many children at once.  Several nurses have never had jobs outside of the center,  and therefore bring very little if any basic nursing skills with them.  Certain staff are favored as evidenced by shopping or banking during their 30 minute lunch (taking much longer than 30 minutes)  office staff seen shopping online during business hours,  yet reprimanding staff for having cell phones in classrooms. Communication is non existent. No staff meetings.  No bulletin boards. Only a select few have email.  Children and staff come in and only certain people know. Best way  to know things is to be friends with managers and hang out in the office. 
 n summary,  i think this service is important and it could be a good place,  but poor pay, inadequate management,  favoritism and over crowded classrooms makes the reality very different.

Be aware that some classrooms are easier to manage than others. Sometimes children are admitted that would do better in a behavioral setting. Expect that in some classrooms you may get hit, kicked, or bitten. You may also have to split up fights between children or need to intervene to stop them from harming themselves. Time outs are not encouraged, so TKC either needs to do a better job screening new clients for behavioral needs or should consider hiring full time RBT's to assist with classroom behaviors. Most of the children are a joy to work with. 

Day to day tasks include, toileting, diaper changes, feeding clients, providing classroom activities, managing behaviors, facilitating nap/quiet time, charting, and cleaning/sanitizing your classroom.  Expect that being alone in your classroom with 10 or more children at a time will happen daily for varying lengths of times. You will be pressured to provide activities daily, even if you are solo in the room and juggling more pressing tasks. 

The overall culture of the staff is "okay." Most of the staff are kind and helpful, others have a poor demeaner and tone with their subordinates. Simply put, you will either fit in, or you won't, others get by, by keeping to themselves. There is some diversity amongst the staff, but not much. The attendance policies are decent for caregivers, but stricter for nurses.  You will get sick. Children frequently come in sick, and staff comes in sick as well to avoid write ups. If you need experience in/or love pediatrics, this is a good place to work, but it is not without its challenges. Having Sundays and most Saturdays off is nice, but a work life balance can still be difficult after your shifts. You will be tired! This is a very physical job, with high levels of noise exposure. 

I highly recommend working as a therapist with The Kidz Club! After transitioning to a new management company (in September of 2024), TKC has made several positive changes, and continues to improve the way we can best serve the children we work with, with an added focus on employee appreciation and support.  As a therapist, the flexibility to make your own schedule is unmatched! In a typical day, I'm able to arrive/leave at the time that best suites my schedule, and allows me to see all the children I need to see that day. Then form my plan for the day, working with patients aged 0 (fresh out of the NICU at times) -21. With such a wide range of ages, and diagnosis, there's a lot of room for variety in the type of therapy provided. I love that we see medically fragile children, similar to what an acute care setting may provide, while getting to build long term relationships and watch the kids grow over the years. The entire therapy team is so supportive of one another, and you are constantly able to learn something new from them. In addition, the management team is led by two former TKC therapists, so they truly understand how to best support their team. The most enjoyable part of the job for me has to be watching the smiles on the kid's faces as they play in therapy and learn new skills. The most challenging aspect I'd say is encouraging  follow through of therapy recommendations. 

A typical day for a 12-hr RN is riding on the transportation van, picking up children for the center (one of the most fun aspects of this job, seeing the families, singing songs with children and doing a basic assessment), giving medications and other treatments in the center and providing case management for assigned patients to coordinate care with other professionals inside and outside of The Kidz Club. Working with the therapists to help each child achieve their goals is so rewarding! I learned a lot about case management here and the atmosphere is a perfect mix of laid-back and professional. We went on field trips, had dog and horse therapy (yes, these animals came to the center!), art therapy, music therapy, etc. The hardest part of the job is seeing some children in rough home environments and dealing with some behaviors that go along with that but The Kidz Club is a safe and nurturing environment for them to come to every day. The most enjoyable part is definitely seeing their faces every day and seeing their progress. The schedule is great for family life, working some Saturdays but mainly M-F, off major holidays, competitive benefits, day shifts only. I also really appreciate management at the center and corporate level really listening to employees' ideas for improvements. This company cares about its people!

Not only was I praised for my hard work as a room aide through out my time. I was greeted with understanding and genuine interest in my well-being, from the beginning. New ideas and projects were always welcomed to improve any classroom. The staff was there for me throughout my pregnancy that quickly became a high risk pregnancy resulting in a extremely premature birth. Someone from the center checked in frequently, raised donations, and even got the acceptance after our daughter was cleared to allow us BOTH at the center, so I did not have to choose between my job or her care. Over the almost 2 years I was there, I couldn't recommend their nurses, aides, and caregivers more to give piece of mind to your complex needs child. While I am no longer an employee, I continue to see the same smiling faces everyday I drop off my daughter. They continue to stay involved with her care and to help me navigate how to advocate best for her. I am never brushed off when I have a concern and always receive great communication for. They have honestly went above and beyond throughout my entire time as an employee and now as a parent. I could not ask for a better set of staff to give me peace of mind and confidence to return to the workforce full time. I have not only witnessed firsthand the AMAZING things they do for the kids, but I am now on the receiving end. Yet, I remain amazed at their grace, willingness, and understanding every day. The TKC staff will always be considered family in our eyes. 

I had the privilege to work with this company for 9 months before Covid hit and deciding to move back home. During my short 9 months I grew so much not only as an aide but as a person. Everyday was something new to learn. I started out as the SRNA in Toddler 1 and eventually moved to the nursery and then a short time I spent working in the kitchen. I loved each and every nurse I came into contact with and the kiddos I loved even more. Despite the children having disabilities they never let that get in the way of them being a kid and that’s what TKC is all about letting kids be kids. Some days were a bit overwhelming when you were super busy but it was most definitely easier in my opinion than working at the hospital or in a nursing home. I was extremely sad when it was time for me to put my notice in that we were moving back home and it was even harder when Covid hit and I was furloughed early due to only having a couple weeks left before my final day. If we ever move back I would most definitely apply to work again. Management cares about its employees as individuals and goes above and beyond to accommodate any needs. 

Did a short stint here. Before Covid, there was no designated cleaning person. You weren’t even allowed to bring your own Lysol wipes to clean. Management just sat in their office with the door closed and overhead pages people to see them. No guidance, no support, no encouragement. The nurse with the group of school aged children and highest acuity was highly overwhelmed. Most of the nurses are new graduates that just use this place as a stepping stone before getting into all children’s hospital. Cliques among staff. Bare bones equipment and toys. Also, weird point, but no adult sized chairs. I had body alignment issues for 9 months after working here due to having to sit in child sized chairs. I should’ve gotten workers comp it was so bad. They were also being bought by a new company when I was leaving. Hopefully the new company made some improvements and got rid of those lazy management people in the front office.

The overall aspect of the company is a GREAT IDEA! I love the fact that there is a medical daycare for children's with disabilities. Especially since I have a nephew who has attended TCK since birth.  But as a former SRNA that worked in a Louisville ky facility I seen first hand how the centers are ran! No real support from management. Management is RUDE and there's nobody to back the workers up when parents come in rude and disrespectful. And caregivers and SRNAs are put lastly...the RNs are worshiped and their wants and needs come first no matter what! There is Alot of FAVORITISM between workers too..if you not a favorite of the office then you don't matter! And pay IS NOT FAIR AT ALL! new workers come in making more than older employees and your experience doesn't matter..i had YEARS  on another SRNA and she came in making more than me. But overall the concept of the job is GREAT! BUT everything else is NOT!

While working at the Kidz Club, I realized that they don't really care about the kids' wellbeing. The site I worked at chose to restrain children in high chairs on the floor instead of redirecting their behaviors. I tried to address these issues and several others and I got pushback every time. I would go in and tell everyone we were doing something one way and site directors would go in and disregard everything. When I left, there were still children being restrained without cause and staff were instructed by other leadership to go against what was therapeutically appropriate in several other instances. I tried to make positive changes, but I was one person and couldn't do it. Also, I want to note that one of the reasons I left was due to the pay being so low and they just posted the job at $4 more per hour than I was getting paid.

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