Jardin Spanish Immersion Academy- Powderhorn

Our almost-two year old only attended for about a month before we had to find other care. Their communication was poor and there was a serious lack of organization. We received photos of the wrong child/classroom, they didn't communicate anything about social skills or development and they interpreted us eventually opting out of the reusable diapers as us asking them not change our child's clothes ever. The most concerning incident was when they brought me the wrong child at pick-up. During Covid parents are not allowed to go to the classroom so a staff person takes them to class and brings them out at the end of the day. An employee who was new, and did not know me, did not check my ID, misunderstood the name I said and then brought me the wrong toddler to take home.

Our child has been at Jardín for nearly three years, from Infants to Toddlers to Preschool. Her teachers have always been competent, engaged, kind, and caring. They are also very communicative, but that may be because both of us are native Spanish speakers.We have been somewhat concerned over the rapid rate of turnover of the directors. A couple have come and gone before we even knew who they were -- and I couldn't tell you who it is now. Continuity is provided by the Assistant Director who knows everyone and everything and is always there and available.Our child loves it there. In fact, one of our favorite things to play at home is Jardín. We have Circle Time, Naps, lots of singing, and many trips to the Playground and the Gym -- "Line up, kids" -- with all of our stuffed toys and any adult at home who cares to join us.We are more than pleased and plan to stay there until "real" school starts.

Most of the employees in the classrooms were very kind. Some seemed indifferent about the kids which was odd. I like that they use reusable diapers and had food cooked on site. However, this location has a lot of challenges.We experienced 5 different directors in 12 months, poor communication, and they didn't follow food restrictions despite doctors notes and multiple conversations about allergies. They even overheated infant bottles to the point of mildly burning my son's hands. Unfortunately, my son wasn't safe here. We are much happier elsewhere.