KIDS & COMPANY Employee Reviews

From my experience from Kids&Company in Victoria was great! Welcoming vibes for the new teachers and the supervisor was very helpful, responsible and treat everyone equally. The only thing I wasn't so happy about was the salary. It needs to be increased more as ECE works hard and so many other jobs to be finished other than taking care of children.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

11 October 2023

We sincerely appreciate your positive feedback about your experience at Kids & Company in Victoria. It's wonderful to hear that you felt welcomed and valued as a new teacher and that your supervisor was helpful, responsible, and treated everyone equally.We understand your concern regarding the salary, and we're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. We want to assure you that we strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package to our Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) to recognize their hard work and dedication. Your input is valuable, and we will continue to explore ways to enhance the compensation and benefits we provide to our team members. Thank you for your commitment and contributions to our organization.

Stressful Workplace

Early Childhood Educator (Current Employee) - Hamilton, ON - 3 November 2023

~Management only cares about themselves and the money~Supervisor does not come in the classroom to assist often/sees if there is any help needed to be given (if it does happen it is very few and far between)~Everything is hard, constantly feel as though I am underappreciated and not cared about and it seems as though I am always being criticized about something done in the classroom~I would not recommend this workplace to anyone

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

28 November 2023

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience at our workplace. We genuinely value and consider all feedback from our team members, as it helps us identify areas for improvement.Firstly, we want to express how disheartened we are to learn that you feel management only cares about themselves and the financial aspects of the organization. Our intention is to foster an environment where every team member feels supported and valued. We acknowledge that there may be perceptions that we need to address, and we are committed to making necessary changes to ensure a more positive workplace culture.Regarding the concern about supervisor involvement, we apologize if you feel that the support has been lacking. It's important for us to provide a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, and we will review our supervisory practices to ensure that team members receive the assistance they need.Your feelings of underappreciation and criticism are genuinely concerning to us. We strive to recognize and celebrate the efforts of all our team members. If there are specific instances or areas where you feel unacknowledged or criticized, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss and address these concerns directly.Your recommendation is crucial, and we take it seriously. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels comfortable and fulfilled. We would like to invite you to a conversation to gain a deeper understanding of your experiences and explore ways to enhance your work environment.Please consider contacting hr@kidsandcompany.com -

Stressful and frustrating

Early childhood Educator (Lead Teacher) (Current Employee) - North Vancouver, BC - 26 September 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?I didn’t feel that way because that’s the worst place to work for.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Management don’t consider you’re human for them you are working machine No Appreciation if you say something they will fire youWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Stressful, not healthy at all, and mostly demotivated What is a typical day like for you at the company?I worked for different locations and they all have their own thing so pretty weird

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

11 October 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at the company. We value your input and are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for all our employees. We're sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience, and we'd like to address your concerns. If you would like to share more details about your experience or have any suggestions on how we can make things better, we encourage you to reach out to our HR department at hr@kidsandcompany.com. Your feedback is essential to help us address these issues and make the necessary improvements.

Low pay, but they expect more work like a robot

ECA (Current Employee) - Toronto, ON - 5 September 2023

good for start , not for long time, less pay minimum wage, i have seen lot of staff leaving because of pay especially the young one who just joined. but the compnay is really big and working as Supply is really flexible.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

11 October 2023

We understand that everyone's experience can be different, and it's essential to us that all employees feel valued and appreciated. We apologize if you felt like you were not recognized for your efforts. We believe that every team member contributes to the success of our company, and we want to ensure that your hard work is acknowledged. If you would like to share more details, please email hr@kidsandcompany.com

Absolutely amazing work place

Floater/childcare assistant (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 23 August 2023

I loved my time at Kids & Company building meaningful relationships with the staff members, parents and the children was probably my favourite part about working here. It can be a little fast paced and stressful sometimes but it’s nothing too extreme and management is really good about helping you when you need it!

Pros

Amazing staff, amazing management team, fair wages

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

11 October 2023

Your feedback aligns with our values, and we're grateful for your dedication to making a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. If you ever have more to share or any suggestions for further improvement, please don't hesitate to reach out hr@kidsandcompany.com. Your continued input is invaluable as we strive to create the best possible experience for our team members.

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Areas for improvement

Fair pay for job
General feeling of work happiness
Time and location flexibility

Fun workplace

Floater (Former Employee) - London, ON - 4 August 2023

Great staff and fun place to work. The kids and families are great and easy to work with. Okay pay with decent benefits. Staff is treated well clean environment

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

11 October 2023

We're delighted to hear that you found it to be a fun workplace with great staff and that you enjoyed working with the kids and families. We also appreciate your feedback on the pay and benefits. We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits to show our appreciation for our team. Maintaining a clean and supportive work environment is essential, and we're glad you felt well-treated. Your contributions to our team are valued, and we're grateful for your positive feedback.

Productive

Teacher (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 12 June 2023

This is a good company.if you plan to get admission to your child than it’s a good place for your child ,it provides the safety and best care for child

Pros

Free lunch

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

20 June 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Productive and Fun

ECA (Current Employee) - North York, ON - 28 May 2023

Excellent Experience to experience for the life time. Collaborative and friendly workplace environment which encourages us to be more productive and makes us feel happy.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

20 June 2023

Hi there! Thank you for your positive feedback. We're delighted to read that you enjoy working at Kids & Company with a great environment.

Entrepreneurial and a fun, young group to work with!

Operations Manager (Current Employee) - Richmond Hill, ON - 3 November 2022

If you're interested in working on rapidly expanding, fast paced environment, this job is for you! They always keep you busy so the day flies by quickly!

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

21 November 2022

Hi there! Thank you for your positive feedback. We're delighted to read that you enjoy working at Kids & Company with a great environment.

Amazing environment and an extremely fulfilling job!

HR Administrator (Current Employee) - Richmond Hill, ON - 3 November 2022

I have worked with Kids and Company as an ECA at multiple centre locations and now I am based at the head office in Richmond Hill. My experience with Kid Co has been nothing but amazing. The staff are welcoming, the curriculum and classroom schedules are so beneficial to the children and the overall company foundation is extremely reliable. I highly recommended applying to any location with this Company.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

21 November 2022

Hi there! Thank you for your positive feedback. We're delighted to read that you enjoy working at Kids & Company with a great environment.

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Very stressful place to work

Child Care Supervisor (Former Employee) - Royal oak - 20 October 2022

I did not enjoy the time l spent working at this company, most of the managers are rude and unkind as if they are trained to treat staff poorly. A typical day at work can very unpredictable, you never know what to expect even as a class lead, it just really stressful working. The most enjoyable part of the job is how staff support each other when you neded help

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

28 October 2022

Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate the feedback, as both positive and negative feedback is important to us. We are sorry to hear that you have left the company with this impression. It is important that all of our employees are supported. We do strive for a healthy culture and management style with our KIDCO values. Pleaseshare your experience in depth with us hr@kidsandcompany.com.

Ok for your first experience but better to look for another daycare centre afterwards

Registered Early Childhood Educator (Former Employee) - Downsview, ON - 7 October 2022

Work life balance was great but I decided to leave because of poor and unfair management, and low wage. Also don't expect they would appreciate your hard working.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

17 October 2022

Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate the feedback, as both positive and negative feedback is important to us. We are sorry to hear that you have left the company with this impression. It is important that all of our employees are supported. We do offer a competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package and staff perks. We do strive for a healthy culture and management style with our KIDCO values. Pleaseshare your experience in depth with us hr@kidsandcompany.com.

Poor environment to work.

Delivery Driver (Former Employee) - Pickering, ON - 22 June 2022

Obliged to do more activities than original scope. Consequently more time spent at work. Pay remained the same. Thus working for less than minimum wage.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

26 July 2022

Hi! Thank you for your feedback. Both positive and critical feedback is very important for us, as it helps us make sure employees have a way to share their concerns and suggestions with us, and we take everything we receive seriously. We do offer a competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package and staff perks. Please share your experience in depth with us hr@kidsandcompany.com.

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ECA (Former Employee) - Appleby, ON - 9 June 2022

Wonderful people at Appleby. The director is so caring and professional. I really enjoyed my work. I always felt included and valued as a team member.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

26 July 2022

Thank you for providing us your feedback! Your feedback will be helpful for those considering to work at Kids & Company.

Excellent workers and benefits

Learning Environment Coordiantor (Current Employee) - Richmond Hill, ON - 9 June 2022

I have learned so much over my time at Kids & Company, I started off as an ECA in a classroom to become an ECE in the classroom and have worked my way up to head office. I enjoy my job thoroughly and feel that the work-life balance I receive from the job is a huge benefit. Everyone is so helpful and kind and wants everyone to succeed. I have developed so many genuine relationships through Kids & Company which I am thankful for.

Pros

Employer paid benefits, Flexible Hours, Discount off child care, Lots of Locations to choose from

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

26 July 2022

Hello! Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear your time growing within Kids & Company. We strive to provide a healthy work life balance and growth within.

Great environment

Recruitment Coordinator (Current Employee) - Richmond Hill, ON - 20 May 2022

Management is great! They support you to achieve your goals. Feel welcomed in the environment. Perks:Staff appreciation snacksGoodlife discounts Benefits

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

2 June 2022

Thank you for providing us your feedback! Glad you had a great experience working at Kids & Company. Please feel free to share your experience with us hr@kidsandcompany.com

Depends on Management

ECE Assistant (Current Employee) - Appleby, ON - 16 May 2022

Your job happiness and environment is dependent solely on your site director. A lot of the requirements that are put in place by management (like always having toys on the table) are sometimes unreasonable and make the job 10x harder. Its okay, thats the only way to describe it.

Pros

free lunch

Cons

long hours, working outside of paying hours

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

19 May 2022

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. We’ll strive to do better.

Fun workplace

Assistant Director / RECE (Former Employee) - Scotia Plaza - 9 May 2022

High quality child care, takes great care of children in all ways and amazing curriculum to support children's development. Great health benefits for the employees and encourage them to participate in health and wellness challenges.

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Great environment

Recruitment Coordinator (Current Employee) - Richmond Hill, ON - 11 March 2022

Management is great! They support you to achieve your goals. Feel welcomed in the environment. Perks:Staff appreciation snacksGoodlife discounts Benefits

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Appleby Centre is my Family <3

Director (Current Employee) - Appleby, ON - 4 March 2022

I have been a director now for the last 2 and 1/2 years and been with the company for going on 7 years! I started as a placement student back in 2014 and then moved to a supply teacher, fulltime, assistant director to director! I love building relationships with my staff and families. Most enjoyable part of my job is making families and children smile!

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Flexible, accommodating, amazing management team, values their employees and is continuously transforming and expanding.

Head Office Employee (Current Employee) - Richmond Hill, ON - 3 February 2022

Kids & Company is a wonderful place to work for and has given me a lot of opportunities to advance my career. All the team members are very competent and supportive. I feel very happy and blessed to be able to work here and build relationships with our employees. I have experienced both professional and personal growth and my management team always empowers me to be successful in my role. The workplace culture is open, safety focused and feels like a family. Our company will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and I am so grateful and honoured to be a part of the Kidco journey. Kudos to all of our team members managing so well during the pandemic.

Pros

Employee Recognition Programs (Kidco Kudos), Health & Wellness Challenges, Benefits, Flexibility with Scheduling, Monthly staff appreciation snack, awesome team and Diversity and Inclusion committees.

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