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Kiddie Academy of Apex

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 11 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(11) 73 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Kiddie Academy of Apex
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Grooming Services, Training Programs
Reviews
11

What recent reviews say

Most parents report their children thrive at Kiddie Academy under warm, patient teachers like Ms. Vandana and Miss Bobbie. The facility is clean, secure, and provides daily photos; one parent withdrew after a week, citing a shift from welcoming during the tour to cold and impatient staff once their child started.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring, patient teachers
  • child thrives academically and socially
  • clean, safe facility
  • daily updates and photos
Watch-outs
  • staff demeanor changed after enrollment
  • cold, impatient, transactional treatment
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Best for: Parents seeking warm, attentive care with daily communication for infants through pre-K.
Think twice if: One parent experienced a shift from warm customer service to cold, impatient staff once enrolled.

Strengths

  • named, highly praised teachers
  • secure check-in/out and safe facility
  • daily photos and progress reports

Worth knowing

  • Ms. Vandana and Miss Bobbie named as standout teachers
  • daily reports and photos sent to parents
  • secure check-in/out procedures
  • on-site playground
  • fresh food options available; families may bring food with restrictions

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Children reported to thrive academically and socially under attentive staff; one parent left after one week citing cold, transactional treatment.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.74 average across the 88 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 21% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 81
Review volume 47
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
905 Acton St., Apex, NC 27523

Last verified 2026-07-20

Opening hours

Monday
07:00-18:00
Tuesday
07:00-18:00
Wednesday
07:00-18:00
Thursday
07:00-18:00
Friday
07:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Infant care (6 weeks to 12 months)Toddler care (13 to 24 months)Early Preschool (2-year-olds)Preschool (3-year-olds)Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds)

Operating:over 40 years ago

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

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Common questions

Do you send updates during the day?
Yes. Parents report receiving daily photos and videos throughout the day.
Can my child bring food from home?
Yes, with certain restrictions. The school also offers fresh food options on-site.

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Last updated 2026-07-20