Kids Country by BrightPath Stow Child Care Center

★Shannon Cooper

If I could give no stars I would. I have to share my experience at Kids Country Stow which I found to be deeply disappointing and concerning. Despite the initial promise of a nurturing environment, my child's time there revealed several significant issues that potential parents should be aware of. Firstly, there appeared to be a troubling bias in the treatment of children, which raised concerns about inclusivity. Furthermore, the Pre-K curriculum seemed ineffective; my child did not acquire any of the foundational skills typically expected from such a program. It was clear that the educational standards were not being met. I literally got her a tutor being this will be her kindergarten year and she needed to learn the essential for kindergarten. The facility itself was in a state of disrepair, lacking cleanliness and organization. This, combined with a noticeable shortage of staff, contributed to an environment lacking structure and supervision. I witnessed firsthand the negative attitudes of the staff, many of whom seemed underqualified for their roles. While there was two dedicated teacher who genuinely cared for the students, one left shortly after we enrolled, and another our last week which was disheartening. After just two weeks, I decided to give a 30 day notice as I could not justify subjecting her to this environment any longer. if you value your child's education and well-being, I strongly advise against enrolling them at Kids Country Stow This facility seems more focused on profit than providing a quality safe learning experience. Save your money and seek a more suitable place for your child's development.

★★★★★Rachael Jambor

We LOVE Kids Country!! We have 2 children currently enrolled in the babies and toddlers rooms here and are very happy with the care our precious kiddos receive. Miss Jenn, Miss Ashley, Miss Michele and Miss Issy are wonderful! Very relatable, loving and kind to all the kiddos I’ve seen interactions with. Miss Issy assists every morning with peeling my toddler off of me and engaging him in fun tasks to allow me to leave timely and get to work. Miss Jenn and Miss Ashley welcome us in every morning with a smile and funny stories about our girl and it’s very heartwarming listening to them. Although neither of our kids are in Miss Michele's class currently, she is amazing and we’re glad she will be there when our baby girl transitions to the next room. All members of the staff are very easy to talk to, say ‘Good Morning’ and ‘Have A Great Day’ anytime they see you, even if they aren’t part of our kids’ classrooms. The events put on after school are fun and inviting to all. We had a lot of fun at the Trunk or Treating event this year. All in all, we are so glad we found Kids Country on the recommendation of a friend whose children attended there years ago (many staff members still remember these friends and their kids, so that’s lovely as well).

★★★★Kristen Summers

My son is 14 months and in the Babies room, we love his teachers Ms. Michelle and Ms. Maja! The other helpers they have coming into the room are wonderful as well. I can tell he's really well cared for and loved. They do fun educational activities every day and are amazing about sending updates and pictures on the app! I can tell the routine they follow. My son seems very happy there and we are pleased with the service overall. I do wish the ratios were smaller with the price that we pay, though.

★Rachel Rickard Rebellino

Given that a large part of my decision to enroll my son at Kid’s Country Stow was based on positive reviews about the caring teachers and good communication, I feel obligated to share my experience, which was notably different. My 18-month-old son was at Kid’s Country Stow for only 3 weeks. I had several concerns about communication, detailed below, but sped up the removal of him from the daycare upon learning that his lead teacher was no longer working at Kid’s Country due to an unspecified incident involving a child in her care. My larger concerns about communication were as follows: - We were not informed of an injury and when we reached out to inquire about it received an apology and were told that somehow two different procedures that should have happened were missed: a phone call and a written report. It remains unclear to me how both of these procedures were missed. - Each of the three weeks my son went to daycare, the updates given on his food intake in the app were inconsistent including a week where we received no information on food intake whatsoever. - On multiple days during pick up, my husband was told unprompted that our son "cried all day,” with no further context or information. Whether intentional or not, these comments communicated a distinct lack of care. While these issues may have improved if we had chosen to keep our son at Kid’s Country for longer, the poor communication during our initial three weeks coupled with the sudden staff change under concerning circumstances led us to have severe doubts about the ability of Kid’s Country Stow to provide the level of care we anticipated. And, indeed, the poor communication characteristic of our experience extended even after the removal of our son from daycare, with the center’s director taking two full weeks and two reminder emails from me to respond to an inquiry I had about money we were owed for a refund per the center’s policy.

★★★★★Colleen Barnes

Kid’s Country has been a great place for my kid to learn and grow. The staff are friendly, down to earth, and willing to help. We had many issues with potty training at home, and the staff was so incredibly helpful and resourceful in getting our child to where he needed to be. We have attended 2021-2024 and it has all been great for my child’s development and socialization. This location has an amazing outdoor play area. It’s beautiful. They go out every day, even in rainy or cold weather (within reason, of course). We love that our child gets so much outdoor time at Kids Country. It’s important to note that the community that I have found through Kids Country has been incredible. I love the group of parents and kids that I’ve met through this school and through all the extra-curricular events that they host. Kids Country goes above and beyond at every holiday! They make everything fun for the kids. I trust these people with my kid, and I’m grateful to Kids Country for everything they have done for our family. Five stars!! 🌟 Shout to Ms. Kelsey, Ms. April, Ms. Monica, Ms. Kayla, and Ms. Alexis for all they have done for my kid!!