I was an empolyee at Appleseed and I would not take my child there. The administration doesn't not communicate with their employees or with their parents. They make the center look and sound great, but really once you are behind closed doors, it isn't that. There are a handful of good teachers, but most of them aren't. Most of the teachers just sit at the desk and do their own thing, while the kids play with what few toys they have in the classrooms. There are no educational toys at all, there is only stuff to keep them busy so the teachers aren't bothered. I tried to make a difference in my classroom, but I wasn't supported by my administration or the other teacher I worked with. I have since moved on, but felt that I should let the community know about them. I would not recommend them to anyone. It is more like babysitting then teaching your children!
Pros: Handful of good teachers
Cons: dirty classrooms, horrible administration, etc....
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