PLAYDOUGH
academy
Here's what families are saying about us!
“One word: BLESSED! Blessed to find Playdough Academy. Ms. Nicky & Ms. Julie are so loving with the kids, showing them affection as if they were their own. Ms. Nicky is very knowledgeable and informative when it comes to childcare, and she made the transition for my 2 year old son coming from staying at home with me to attending daycare a smooth one; sending me pictures and being available through text to answer my questions. Highly recommend."
- Adriana Cancel
" 5 stars ⭐️! I’d recommend anyone I know to Playdough Academy. Ms. Nicky and Ms. Julie are very knowledgeable on providing childcare and being aware of each child’s specific needs. They provide a nurturing and loving environment that fosters learning. Pictures and text messages prioritize communication with parents, keeping them in the loop on their little one. Our kids loved going to daycare everyday and absolutely adore Ms. Nicky and Ms. Julie! If you’re looking for a caring and safe place, where children are encouraged to learn and grow, Playdough Academy is it!"
- Bellamy Family
"I have been a part of the Playdough Academy family for the past 7.5yrs. Although I have transitioned into an substitute role over the last two years, being a caregiver at Playdough Academy has continued to be one of the most fulfilling jobs I have had. Something I really appreciated and admired is Miss Nicky's extensive knowledge on childcare and how to care for children unique to their individuality. Not only did this make me a better caregiver, but a better mom to my son. Miss Nicky continuously strives to learn and better the daycare.. it is always evolving.. with the focus on the children and their positive experience on the forefront. Staff are well trained and qualified, the daycare is always kept clean and organized, the children are kept engaged and most importantly.. it is a safe and healthy environment for children to grow and learn. I recommend any parent looking for childcare to Playdough Academy. Not just because of my ties to the daycare, but because of the impact I have seen on the children that attend this daycare and move on to "big school". Miss Nicky still gets visits from families and children that attended the daycare years ago, and that should speak for its self. Your children will become part of the family here and it is a wonderful experience."
- Candy Patchin
“We love this place! Our 2 yr old twins have learned a lot in the year they've attended. Very enriching environment. I hated daycare as a child. My kids however, are always asking if they can go to theirs!"
- Maisha D.
"Top notch learning over here! Our son went to this school for 2 years. Well run and the kids were taken care of like family. Highly recommended!"
"Playdough Academy is more than just a daycare or childcare facility. Julie and Nicky treat your children like their own while maintaining respect and transparency. When my son started playdough academy he was just under 2 years old and a COVID baby. Like any new mom I was hesitant, and at the time ignorant to the perks of a home daycare. I went and met with Nicky and she answered all my questions, she was organized, she was transparent and she was KNOWLEDGEABLE in her field-children. From that time to present both of my children attended, my daughter from infancy, and I never felt unsure or worried about the quality of care my children received. The environment is clean, the structure allows the children to thrive in class and at home, and most of all Nicki and Julie love the babies. I can not thank Playdough Academy enough for the way that you all have cared for my babies. It is sad that we couldn't stay forever, I would've had them in daycare until they were 18 if it were up to me. 100% recommend!"
- Quennay Price
- Michelle Guzman
"My son attended Playdoh from 12 months of age until two years old. It was nice to know my son was in such great care with someone who had the same gentle parenting principles as we did at home. My son is quite the free spirit and Nicki knew the right way to always approach and handle any situation in a gentle and positive way. I love how she based her curriculum on the Reggio-Emilia method. Unfortunately we moved. This is what every in home should be like!"
- Alexandria Toler
Playdough
"Our son started here at 9 months old after being in a chain daycare. When he moved we immediately saw an improvement in everything. He learned more at play dough in a week than he did in the months he was at the other place. They treated our son like their own and taught him so much. We knew when our daughter came along that she would be in great hands with them. I can't say enough great things about this place and I highly recommend them to anyone thinking about sending their child. They really helped my son get ready for prek and we feel that he was ahead of the curve because of all the activities they do with the kids each day. I wish my kids were still little so they could go back!"
- Mandy Mills
"I can't say enough good things about Playdough Academy in Riverview. My son was in a Montessori school previously with over 30 kids in his class. After over a year of this, he struggled at school and developed some trust issues from being bullied by kids. Nicky and Julie took him in and gave him lots of love and direction. Within a couple weeks, my son was happy and thriving again. If you are looking for a daycare with a smaller child to teacher ratio, where the caregivers will love and care for you child like you do - this is it! I'm so grateful for finding them and my son is too! He is so excited to go every morning and talks about how much he loves his teachers when he's home. We could not be happier."
- Janeen Weinch
Academy
"For over a year we have been lucky to have our son being taken care of at Playdough Academy, we feel blessed to find a place where we can leave our little one where he has all the care, attention and love, we can work in peace with the certainty that he is well, he loves Miss Nicky and Miss Julie very!"
- Ana Mello
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"My granddaughter has gone to Playdough for a couple years and she absolutely loves everyone there!! She tells me about her teachers all the time.
Thank you all for taking such great care of my baby."
- Jennifer Boulay
"When we first enrolled our son at Playdough
Academy, we were still new to the area and with being new parents, we didn't really know what typical daycares were like. Mrs. Nicky and Mrs. Julie definitely exceeded our expectations! From the moment that we toured the daycare, we knew that this was the one. Our son was there for 2 years and definitely grew so much! He's behind in speech but Mrs. Nicky and Mrs. Julie made sure that he was never excluded from playing with his friends and did whatever they could to help improve his speech. We got our son into the PEEPS program and he still asks to come back to visit and play with friends."
- Megan Crichton-York
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