About La Mision Summer Kid Kamp
La Mision Summer Kid Kamp presents a stark contrast in parent experiences. It is potentially valuable for families seeking long-term care from infancy through preschool, especially those with special needs children or who prioritize academic readiness, noting the comprehensive meal service and a welcoming director. However, significant concerns exist regarding child safety, facility cleanliness, staff supervision, and potential discrimination against parents using the CCDS program, making it a high-risk choice for many.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with special needs children seeking accommodating care.Parents prioritizing academic readiness for their children before public school.Families looking for long-term care from infancy through preschool.Parents who value a consistent and caring staff, particularly if Ms. Mary is still the director.Caters to infants 'since birth' (up to 1 year olds noted in negative review).
Why families love it
- Staff is very caring, respectful, and kind to children (per positive reviews).
- Goes 'above and beyond' to accommodate special needs children (e.g., 2 out of 5 children accommodated).
- Preschool/Head Start program reportedly makes children 'more advanced' when entering public school.
- Director, Ms. Mary, is described as welcoming, patient, kind, and truly enjoys her work.
- Teachers are consistently patient and show genuine care for each child.
- Children receive consistent care 'since birth' through preschool.
Insider tips
- Thoroughly investigate current cleanliness standards and child-to-staff ratios, especially for infants and toddlers.
- If your child is 1 year old or younger, ask specific questions about their daily care routine and supervision.
- If you are a parent on the CCDS program, directly inquire about their policies and ensure fair treatment.
- Verify health and safety protocols, including policies for sick staff and child supervision.
- Consider contacting the director, Ms. Mary, directly to assess her demeanor and gain clarity on operations, given conflicting reviews.
Good to know before you go
- Parents highly concerned about facility cleanliness or strict staff supervision (especially for infants/toddlers), due to conflicting reports.
- Families using the CCDS program who are sensitive to potential discrimination, as reported.
- Parents prioritizing strict health protocols and staff-to-child ratios, given the reported incidents of sick staff working and unsupervised children.
- Facility described as 'HORRIBLE' and 'DIRTY' by multiple reviewers.
- Director was reportedly 'very rude' to incoming employee assistants and parents.
- Value
- No specific pricing is mentioned. Positive reviews imply good value due to the quality of care, special needs accommodation, and academic benefits. Negative reviews suggest zero value due to severe safety and cleanliness concerns. The Child Care Development Fund (CCDS) is mentioned as a payment method, with reports of discrimination for parents using it.
- Food
- Serves breakfast, lunch, and a snack for all children.
- Accessibility
- Went 'above and beyond to try and accommodate' 2 special needs children.
- Safety
- Positive reviews mention children feeling 'happy and safe.'
What parents say
"If I could give this place ZERO stars I would. HORRIBLE place. DIRTY. The director was very rude to incoming employee ASSISTANTS and made them watch multiple kids without any TEACHER by their side. NO ASSISTANT SHOULD BE ALONE WITH MULTIPLE KIDS. The director had a very rude attitude. One of the assistants threw up in the bathroom and the director MADE HER STAY. YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO STAY IF YOU THROW UP, ESPECIALLY NOT NEAR KIDS. DO NOT TAKE YOUR KIDS HERE. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF YOUR KIDS OR OTHER STAFF."
8 months ago
"My children have attended this daycare for 4 years . The staff is very caring and have always treated my children with respect and kindness. I have 5 children 2 are special needs and this daycare went above and beyond to try and accommodate for them. Three of my children attended the pre school/ head start program and were more advanced when they entered public school. I am grateful for the the teachers and the director, they have always worked with me and have always made us feel like family."
5 years ago
"The director Ms. Mary was welcoming from the first phone call I made and you can tell she truly enjoys what she does. The teachers are always patient with kids and you can see how much the care about each child. I am really grateful to know my child is happy and safe here."
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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