What people say about Clever Daycare - Glamorgan

Most parents describe the teachers as caring, attentive, and wonderful with the children¹, though one review says a teacher yelled at a child and some staff do not treat everyone equally².

Praise for specific teachers. Parents mention teachers being really wonderful and loving with their children³, caring, joyful and making a special connection⁴, and greeting children with a smile⁵. Others say teachers are attentive and have built a relationship of trust and care⁶, and that they truly care about happiness, health, and development⁷.

Attentiveness noted. Some reviews specifically highlight that teachers are loving, supportive and attentive⁸, and that they are willing to go the extra mile for a child⁹, with others saying teachers are absolutely amazing and spend quality one-on-one time¹⁰.

Several parents say the management is poor, with one writing "the management is extremely poor and that has been a consistent issue"¹, and another claiming reviews were solicited "in return for bonuses" . Others describe it harshly, saying "the management team is greedy and very unqualified"², and noting "Teachers are great but the management is horrible"³. One reviewer contrasted the staff with the office, saying "The staff are great the administration is crappy"⁴.

Positive experiences. Other parents describe the management favorably, saying "Administration is very organized, helpful and communicative"⁵. One recalled that the owners "dealt with a disagreement we had extremely professionally and fairly"⁶, while another said of the management "it is very professional and caring"⁷.

The facility is called a "well cleaned and maintained facility"¹, and another reviewer notes it is "clean, bright, and really well organized"². Parents say "the place is always clean and organized"³ and that "the rooms are large allowing for play"⁴ within a clean environment. The building itself is described as "clean and well-kept"⁵.

During the pandemic. Even under pandemic conditions, staff maintained cleanliness, with one reviewer noting staff worked to ensure a "welcoming, safe and clean environment"⁶. Another family who moved to a new location remained impressed, mentioning being "very pleased with the layout and cleanliness of the building"⁷.

Clever Daycare - Glamorgan offers a clean, bright, and well organized space¹ with large rooms allowing for play². The newer facility has lots of space for the kids to play and learn, including a gym and roof-top playground³, and this rooftop playground is described as a really special place⁴.

Beyond the classroom. Families mention a convenient pick up and drop location⁵ and call the building secure and well equipped⁶. The environment is described as calm and inviting⁷, and one reviewer simply noted great meals⁸ alongside the loving teachers.

Parents note the daycare provides "delicious and healthy meals for the kids"¹, and others mention "great meals"² as part of the experience. One review calls the food "delicious, healthy, and thoughtfully prepared"³, while another points to "enjoyable and well-prepared meals"⁴. A parent also recalled that "my daughter loved the food"⁵.

Most reviewers describe a positive overall experience, saying the teachers are caring, professional, and wonderful with the children¹ and that their overall experience is great². Some say it is an amazing place that their kids do not want to leave³.

Negative experiences. A few reviewers report the opposite, calling it a horrible experience⁴ and a very poor experience⁵, with one urging others to at least do your research before enrolling⁶.

Positive specifics. Other families highlight specific staff and smooth transitions, noting that teachers were always welcoming, caring and warm⁷ and that from the start they knew it was the right fit for their son⁸.

Parents say the place has 'a positive, welcoming vibe'¹ and that staff are 'warm and friendly'². Others note everyone was 'very friendly and approachable'³ and that 'the staff are so nice and caring'⁴.

Daily interactions. Parents mention being 'greeted with smiles and open arms'⁵ from classroom teachers and beyond. One review says the staff are 'hard-working and friendly'⁶ while another simply states 'Staff is friendly and professional'⁷. Another notes 'the staff are all very friendly'⁸.

Most reviewers describe Clever Daycare in Glamorgan as a safe, caring place for children, though one reviewer disagrees, saying children are merely watched by caretakers, no matter what the pieces of paper on the wall say¹. Others praise the staff directly, saying they are very caring and will pick him up and give him attention², and that the staff are hard-working and friendly and they actually know what they are doing³.

Easing early fears. Several parents mention that initial worries about leaving their children faded once they saw the care provided, with one saying that fear quickly subsided when I saw how well my daughter was doing at Clever⁴. Another recalls how their nephew had separation anxiety but since he started at Clever our nephew has absolutely improved⁵.

Many note that communication from staff and management is clear and consistent¹,²,³,⁴.

Day-to-day updates. Staff are said to keep parents up to date with everything going on⁵ and take time to share specific details about a child's day⁶. During busier or harder periods, such as teething, staff made sure to send extra updates⁷. Even during the pandemic, the centre was noted for its communication and responding to parents⁸.

Yes, multiple reviewers describe hidden fees and repeated price increases¹. Parents report charges for materials, food, and activities beyond the base tuition², as well as extra security-related costs³, and some describe being asked for cash payments⁴.

Rising rates. Several reviewers say fees go up often, with one noting the daycare raised rates twice within a short period⁵. Another describes being informed of a new material fee right after a rate increase⁶, while one calls the hidden charges outright excessive¹.

Extra costs and penalties. Beyond ongoing fees, reviewers mention financial penalties tied to notice periods and additional charges for supplies⁴. One reviewer describes the daycare using loopholes to keep raising fees².

Parents say their child "has grown so much since joining"¹, and another noticed "how well my daughter was doing"² after enrolling. One parent observed their son "has grown so much from the time he has spent" at the center³, while another family found their child "is thriving to say the least"⁴. A different parent reported their daughter "growing and learning exponentially since being there"⁵, and another described their son as "thriving there" with teachers spending quality time with him⁶.

Daily engagement. Beyond growth, children are described as eager to attend, with one child unable to "wait to go to daycare in the mornings"⁷.

Reviews describe children as happy at this daycare¹. One parent says their son is 'always excited to go to daycare to play with his friends'¹, and another notes their child 'always happy when i pick him up'². A parent of a daughter said 'she is happy when dropped off and picked up'³ and shows a positive attitude toward staff. Other parents echo similar feelings, noting their kids 'loves it here' and praising the cleanliness and programming⁴. One review mentions a daughter who 'was very happy' with organized management and fun activities⁵. Another reviewer highlights a 'safe, happy, and nurturing environment for every child'⁶.