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Apex KinderCare

Updated 2026-08-20 · 2,523 reviewed · 136 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(42) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Daycare & Boarding
Apex KinderCare
Service
Daycare & Boarding
Reviews
42

What recent reviews say

Parents with infants through kindergarteners report years of loyalty and genuine affection for this center. Staff including director Nicole and assistant director Catrina build close relationships with children, send daily photos and updates through an app, and create hands-on activities that keep kids excited about learning. Teachers sometimes babysit for families; children consistently thrive academically and emotionally. One older complaint flagged poor phone responsiveness for rate inquiries.

Praised for
  • attentive, responsive staff
  • creative, engaging learning environment
  • strong teacher-child relationships
  • consistent communication via app
  • clean facility and welcoming leadership
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive phone lines for prospective families
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Best for: Families seeking multi-year continuity from infant through kindergarten with strong teacher relationships.
Think twice if: Prospective families trying to reach the center by phone should expect delays in callback; consider visiting in person or using their website.

Strengths

  • NAEYC accredited
  • consistent daily photo and app updates
  • named staff build lasting relationships
  • facility amenities include gym and splash pad

Worth knowing

  • Director Nicole and assistant director Catrina named as responsive and involved
  • Named teachers Ms. Jaime, Ms. Vicky, Ms. Q, Anita, Shirah, Hillary, Collie, Allison praised for consistency and care
  • Diapers and wipes included in infant programs
  • Daily app updates with photos and activity reports
  • Summer splash pad and gym facilities
  • Parent-teacher conferences held twice yearly
  • Some teachers offer babysitting services

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Parents report children thriving developmentally and emotionally; many families stay from infancy through kindergarten entry.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.73 average across the 111 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 81
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
39
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
3

Opening hours

Monday
06:30-18:00
Tuesday
06:30-18:00
Wednesday
06:30-18:00
Thursday
06:30-18:00
Friday
06:30-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Infant Daycare (6 weeks to 1 year)Toddler Daycare (1 to 2 years)Discovery Preschool (2 to 3 years)Preschool Program (3 to 4 years)Prekindergarten Program (4 to 5 years)Transitional Kindergarten (4 to 5 years)Kindergarten (5 to 6 years)Before- and After-School Care

Credentials claimed:NAEYC accredited

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Do you provide diapers and wipes?
Yes, diapers and wipes are included for infant programs according to parent experience.
How often do you communicate with parents?
Staff send daily photos and updates through an app, and hold parent-teacher conferences twice yearly.
What ages do you serve?
Infant (6 weeks to 1 year), Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Transitional and Kindergarten, plus before- and after-school and seasonal break programs.

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Last updated 2026-08-20