One Leap Ahead Inc. Learning Center and Child Care

It’s cheaper in the area for a reason. I say cheaper because daycare is not cheap! Compared to other daycares in the area this was the cheapest I found, and at the time it met our needs. But my child’s learning, growth and livelihood as made me change my mind. I’ll pay more for peace of mind.
Not even when during the registration process that I had to sign off that the facility informed me that they had done their yearly bug spraying, i kept on signing the paperwork. At least they told me they have bugs and took care of them right? No, wait until summer when your child doesn’t want to wash their hands in one of the sinks due to ants/​bugs going all around it.
The highlight of the month is pajama day at this school. No field trips, dance/​music class, foreign language… none.
The carpet is cleaned yearly, but its very dirty and old. The toys and the play area in the back is very dated as well. The building needs an revamp/​update.’ My child has allergies and her nose was running year round being in this facility — this has change with the move to her new school.
Another reason for pulling my child out was the fact that she would come home and ask me to watch TV show that she had never seen in our home. When I would ask her where she found out about this show, she would state from the phone from one of the teachers. Meaning after awhile, Frozen or Mickey Mouse Playhouse is taking care of my child.
The final straw for me was with the food that my child was fed. One day in the stores, my child pointed to ramen noodles and called it chicken noodle soup. I was not understanding why she would do so — upon further probing, she informed me that ramen packets were served in her school and was called Chicken Noodle soup at school. I immediately called and spoke to one of the directors who confirmed this to be so. She informed me that yes they use Ramen Noodles packets, however that don’t use the full flavor packets when making it and also add vegetables. I pulled my child out within the next week.
I must say that some of the teachers are the highlight and saving grace of this school, as the directors were never really there. With the tools they were provided, the teachers tried (i still don’t appreciate the watching of tv on phones). Even when I came earlier than 4 to pick up my child, the few times i did I saw them maybe twice. I can say for the 2 years we were at the school I only saw the two directors may 5 times.
My child is now at Children’s Land, which just opened literally down the street from One Leap Ahead. Prior to starting my child at One Leap, I was interested in getting her into this school based on the education programs, field trips, menu and cleanliness of the facility — however there was no opening in their Wheeling location. I am so happy that a new site opened right by us. It has been such a great move for our family!