Safari Kid Leslie/404/HWY7

My son attended Safari Kid Leslie/404/HWY7 when he was 2 years old, where he was in the toddler room with Teacher Katie as his first caregiver. We were so relieved because Teacher Katie provided excellent care, and our son always had a smile when we dropped him off. He later had Teacher Toby and Teacher Sarah, who continued to provide a joyful and nurturing environment. He genuinely enjoyed all the activities they had in class every day. Whether it was learning new things indoors or having a blast during outdoor playtime, he was always full of joy. The teachers here put in a lot of effort to keep our children safe, happy, and focused on their education. This daycare truly provided a wonderful environment for his growth and happiness. We can't thank them enough and highly recommend Safari Kid Leslie to all parents seeking a safe, fun, and enriching place for their children. Special thanks to Ms. Ammy for not only keeping us updated but also going the extra mile by regularly sending us pictures of our son actively engaging in various activities. She consistently responds promptly to all our concerns and inquiries, even with her busy schedule. Her kindness and love for the children in her care truly shine through in every interaction. She has been an invaluable part of our experience at Safari Kid Leslie, making us feel confident that our child is in the best hands possible. The entire Safari Kid Leslie team is kind and friendly. We can't express enough gratitude and highly recommend this daycare to all parents.

My son attended this daycare and he had a lot of fun, Ms. Amy is great and she loves kids, from the first day she provided all the information we need, and always taking great care of detailed things every now and then, after we join, daily communication was also conducted through whatsapp. This center also provides various extra programs and summer camps/field trips with extra fee, I also want to mention that Ms. Yan is very nice and kind, my son successfully completed some important life skill training with her help. Food was from a catering company, and my son loved the afternoon snack.

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the amazing year we've had at Safari Kids. It's been almost a year since my daughter started, and the transformation is incredible. From tearful mornings initially to joyful and eager anticipation every day now, the journey has been remarkable. Our family has transitioned from initial apprehension to complete confidence in Safari Kids, all thanks to the dedicated teachers – Carol, Ammy, and Summer – and our supportive principal, Ammy. Their unwavering commitment and daily actions have earned our trust. I cannot find more responsible, patient, and dedicated educators elsewhere. I hope all mothers get to read this review and understand that Safari Kids is an environment filled with love. Unlike traditional Montessori schools I've visited, where non-verbal children may struggle for attention in mixed-age settings, Safari Kids embraces a playful learning philosophy that I truly appreciate. Above all, what sets Safari Kids apart is the personal touch. Ammy consistently shares at least 8 photos daily, along with updates on our child's well-being. It's evident that the teaching team genuinely loves the children and works diligently every day. If possible, I wish for my child to continue learning here. I highly recommend this school to all mothers, especially under the caring and professional leadership of Principal Ammy.

** PARENTS BEWARE** My father who has terminal lung cancer has been disputing with the administrators of Sarafi Kid since 2020 for a refund of my brother’s fees. The lack of compassion and responsiveness is mind blowing. My 4 year old brother was enrolled beginning of March 2020 and the province wide COVID shut down started end of March. My dad started chemotherapy mid March -it suppresses his whole immune system and his oncologist advised for everyone in his household to be extra cautious due to the respiratory effects of COVID, especially to those who are already at risk. Kids at that age do not understand social distancing so we kept my brother home as per the doctors advice. Safari Kid claims to be a pillar in the community for helping families… imagine withholding funds for services NOT rendered from a cancer patient who no longer requires the services. They have been offering to provide summer camp and after school services in lieu of a refund but my father would rather spend his remaining time on earth with his child now that he is capable to do so. How’s that hard to understand? Cancer patients have a ticking time clock and should not have to spend their last days on this earth fighting over mundane issues. This is the receipt/contract that was provided to my dad (he does not speak English and due to his medical conditions, I am his POA) - I have requested a copy of the official contract from them for over 3 weeks now and have yet to receive a response. Unprofessional and disturbing to take advantage of an unfortunate situation, I would never let them near my kids. **UPDATE: After my Google review caught the attention of over 100 views within a few days, the company asked one of their teachers from that location to contact my father to settle. A little background, I had spoken to this same lady last summer and she was seemingly trying to resolve the issue with my father. Trying to preserve some of his independence, he asked me to let him finish up as they are close to a resolution - only for me to find out now a year later that they are still giving him the run around. I asked for a copy of the contract and she basically said that the registration form is the contract. After insisting that I be provided with a copy, she told me that she had filled out everything on my dad’s behalf because he could not understand English. Well that all adds up now because the terms were not explained to him properly and I, his power of attorney, was not present to read this “contract” over. Had there been an unbiased third party translating or had she asked him to take the form for someone else to review, I would have no objection but the issue lies within the clear conflict of interest that has now arose from her vaguely translating only what she deemed important. She indicated to me that the charges were $55 per day and the registration fee of $150 and some material fees. After calculating it together, I stated that it would be fair to return $1800 to us and to be honest after all their negligence and unprofessionalism, we are not going to settle for anything less. She called me the following evening and told me that the company would like me to leave my warm and cozy home to discuss the terms in which they will only return the deposit of $1000 as per “the contract”. LOL sorry, maybe I was a little petty for hanging up the phone on her but when she called back, I told her to tell HQ to hold their position because I’m holding mine. They responded to my Google review and are now saying I’m using my father’s health as a way to breach a contract… Good job Safari Kid, great way to avoid accountability and show your potential clients what poor morales your company embodies. Quality? Low. Research-Rich? Your PR did not research the elements of a legally binding contract. Progressive? Not in the field of childcare.

My daughter attended safari kids for about 2 years when she turned 2 and we saw a huge improvements with her social and motor skills during her time here. They staff always gave us daily updates and we felt like she was in the best hands during her time at Safari kids, the supervisor at this location Ammy would always send photos of my daughter to me/ art updates/meal updates etc daily! We felt like we were being well informed with all the activities and progress throughout the day. I would definitely recommend