My son attended Dale Sikes many years ago (he's currently in college). I did not particularly care for the director (the wife)... very cool. I did very much like the husband, and the daughter who is now the director.\r
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The daughter (director) greeted my child with LOTS & LOTS of enthusiasm. This was very engaging to a 6 year old.\r
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I DISAGREE with they opinion that they do NOT like blacks. They were WONDERFUL to my PRINCESS. My PRINCESS is African-American. \r
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We came to visit at the end of the day... I asked for a better time to return, so my kid could check out the facility and see the kids who attended the center. As a parent, I also needed to see a full picture of who was attending the center.\r
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When we returned, they showed my little girl around... and tried to impress her with the site. They were VERY happy, that my VERY CRITICAL PRINCESS finally smiled. During the tour they spoke, and she seemed to hang on their every word.\r
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As we entered one of the classrooms three young males (one was African-American) came up and just stared at her . I said, ""hello, are you going to introduce yourselves?"" The alpha-male stuck out his hand and introduced himself, his friends followed his example. Afterwards a few girls came over and the teacher introduced them. \r
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I was fairly impressed with what I saw. The facility was clean and kid friendly. The food smells were yummy! In fact the cook came out and spoke with us.\r
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To the NEGATIVE reviewer... what time of day did you come? My first visit was at a BUSY time of the day. I knew this going in, and took the chance. My second visit was at a time that allowed us to see what took place earlier in the day. \r
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My husband, and I am VERY particular about where our kids go and how they are treated . \r
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Is it possible that you came at a bad time? Is it possible you brought some NEGATIVE energy with you? Even if you don't choose to use the center, go back for a second visit. \r
Pros: Very nice facility
Cons: No rolling backpacks allowed on their school bus.
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