Paradise Child Development Center — Local services in Gulf Breeze

Hello! My son has been going to this daycare since the end of March. He LOVES everyone there! Smiles at everyone, reaches his arms out to everyone there, they treat him like he is family. He is only 8 months old and he already knows so much and is physically developing beautifully! Yes I am an employee here. However, as a mother, I am still VERY picky on who my child interacts with. I understand navigating childcare and who to trust with your children is hard. Your children are your most prized possessions. I do recommend Paradise, because every day I see the children’s smiling faces ready to learn and play! The parents that bring their children here are always welcome to drop in any time to see their kids from the youngest baby to the oldest VPK kid. The teachers have been invited to the kids birthday parties, we often talk to the parents outside of daycare and when we don’t see a kid come in one day we ask if the kid is ok. We are a tight knit family: employees, parents, and kids! Anyone who is saying awful things about our FAMILY is simply a disgruntled former employee who thought this would be basically babysitting. Daycare is NOT babysitting. The infants are read to, taught to crawl, taught to sit up, taught to eat solid foods, loved, cuddled, and so much more! The one year olds are taught many nursery rhyme songs, campfire songs, ABCs, colors, numbers, shapes, art and are preparing to become more independent in their feeding themselves and other activities of daily living. On past 2 the skills are built more and more. Sadly, the people who have “worked” here did not put a day of real work with these kids at all. We are teachers. Not babysitters. And we certainly do NOT punish the children in any way! Paradise and any daycare can be looked up on the DCF website. Every write up is listed so parents can make informed decisions about their child’s care. Unfortunately, reviews made by others are made to be vindictive, hurt the employees, the business, and is simply wrong. We work hard for these kids, and I stand by Mrs Robin and...

This review is an effort to help other parents before they go though what I did. The fact is, my child attended this school for three days. I heard someone screaming at a child while I was walking through the parking lot to pick up my daughter. I found Robin (the owner), bellowing at my daughter in a corner along with another child. I immediately withdrew her form the school. That’s our experience. My husband and I also received a very nasty phone call from Robin after the fact, and we both reported her business. I know someone else who had a terrible experience at this facility as well. This daycare is considered the lowest daycare if you live around here, no one in this area uses it. I didn’t know because I was new to the area. If you are researching childcare options, trust other parents and not the owners best friend on reviews. We enrolled our daughter into St. Ann’s and after that Knowledge Kollege for VPK. They were both wonderful options and had very nice directors and teachers. I think St. Ann’s offers VPK now. Good luck to everyone looking for childcare. It can be tough, but good options...

Paradise Child Development Center was the best decision I made for my child. She attended from 8 weeks old until she started Kindergarten. The staff that works there provided more than just care for her basic daily needs while I was at work - they truly loved her like their own and gave her the attention and time to help her grow and learn. I was amazed with my child's development (physical, emotional, intellectual), knowing they were a significant part of it since they had her 40 hours a week. They don't just go through a daily routine; I believe they cater to each and every child. They expose the children to well balanced meals, all of which are included. The main staff was consistent through all the years. They have good expectations and hold the children and parents accountable to ensure every one that walks through the door gets the care they deserve. Communication was easy with all the staff. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Paradise and would...