I learned a lot while working at Kids & Company and appreciate the experience for its ups and downs. I had some really good coworkers and we balanced out each other’s interests or strengths, ensured that things were getting done and planned together. The kids were amazing, and I had the opportunity to begin learning about documentation, programming, etc. Having said that: While I was there, the turnover rate was high and staffing was an issue at times. Compensation is not adequate, particularly for a company as large and profitable as Kids & Company. Materials and curricula were limited and outdated and trying to update programming and documentation to be consistent with current best practices was difficult due to requirements about weekly curriculum and what could be put on walls, boards, etc. Staff relationships and management relationships were mixed from very strong to contentious, and there were some really great folks on staff and some who should probably find another field. Pretty much everyone ranged from professional to friendly with each other, but there could be underlying tension instead of communication and problem solving when concerns arose among staff. Professional development was extremely limited.

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Productive and fun work place.

Early Childhood Assistant (Former Employee) - Burlington, ON - 23 July 2022

Staffs are great, feels like a family and the kids are awesome. Pay is somewhat low and management is not helpful. The working environment is very peaceful.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

5 August 2022

Hello! Thank you for your taking the time to leave us a review about working at Kids & Company. Please feel free to share your experience with us hr@kidsandcompany.com

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good place to start your career

ECE (Current Employee) - Cochrane, AB - 4 July 2022

if you are learning for the first time to be child care educator, then its a good place to start. you can learn a lot of things, teachers were approachable. nice facility.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

26 July 2022

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

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.

Good place to learn and grow

Early Childhood Educator (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 15 June 2022

A good place to work for recent graduates and someone without any experience. Management was supportive and cooperative. The best part was working with kids.

Pros

Friendly work environment

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

26 July 2022

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

Decent.

Early Childhood Assistant (Former Employee) - London, ON - 27 May 2022

Not the worst, but not the best. I have no complaints that I feel like are unique to the center, or any job really. If you genuinely enjoy working with kids, then you’ll enjoy the work and that is what’s important.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

26 July 2022

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Worst work management and director have zero experience

Early Childhood Educator (Former Employee) - Stoney Creek, ON - 20 May 2022

Worst place you can ever work ! No proper organization co worker relationships are untolerable zero training given to newcomers and the director is not at all fit to be one!

Pros

Nothing

Cons

Everything

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

2 June 2022

Thank you for providing us your feedback! We are working on to further onboard and train our employees. Kids & Company strives to have a diverse and inclusive culture throughout our company. We are continuing to grow, please feel free to reach out to us at hr@kidsandcompany.com to further discuss the issues in depth.

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

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Horrible work environment

Child Care Worker (Former Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 19 May 2022

Everyone is underpaid and overworked. The prices are crazy expensive, it makes no sense to ask so much to the parents and pay your level 3 only 50cents above minimum wage. Toxic work environment in so many centers believe me you don't want work there.

Pros

Easy to be hired

Cons

Toxic environment

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

2 June 2022

Hi! Thank you for your feedback. We do offer a competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit package and staff perks. We are always looking to learn and grow. Please share your experience in depth with us hr@kidsandcompany.com

The pay hurts

Early Childhood Assistant (Current Employee) - Toronto, ON - 18 May 2022

Given the amount of work and the responsibility we take as childcare workers, the salaries are really really low. But I'm not sure how much is the company to be blamed for a low salary. The government authorities need to do something about raising the base pay for such respectful and noble professions.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

20 May 2022

We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we are gutted when we don’t meet expectations. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use the feedback to make us better.

Fun workplace

Child Development Worker Level-2 (Former Employee) - St. Albert, AB - 18 May 2022

Overall its nice to work there, but there expectations are very high then paid. Hardly get a time off for appointments and vacations. Management promote faverioutism.

Pros

15 mins coffee breaks

Cons

Very high Expectations

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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.

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.

Very negative people for the line of work they are in.

Handyman Services (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 13 May 2022

I wouldn’t waste my time on this company. You have to pay out of pocket and hope they pay it back in a reasonable time if you need anything. The credit cards work half the time. Whole company is shady.

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A fun and flexible place

Early Childhood Educator (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 9 May 2022

A typical day at work involves handling with children.I learned program planning.The management is good and understanding.There's a variety of nationalities in the workplace from colleagues and children.The hardest part of the job is meal times.The most enjoyable part of the job is playing with children.

Pros

Understanding management, learns a lot from your colleagues

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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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It was okay

Early Childhood Assistant (Former Employee) - Niagara Falls, ON - 2 May 2022

Management sucked, but the staff were amazing and cared a lot. But management sucked and never followed the rules, or made new rules when it fit them.

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

3 May 2022

Thank you for letting us know about this. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately.

Rewarding

Early Childhood Educator (Former Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 21 April 2022

I enjoyed the people I worked with & the work is very fulfilling to watch the kids grow. However, management was chaotic & changed a lot, there was often shortages of supply for children (especially meals & snacks, which were provided for children), & the pay is terrible for the chaos of the work. Although that’s often the case with daycare jobs.

Pros

Friendly coworkers

Cons

Bad pay

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Official response from KIDS & COMPANY

3 May 2022

Amazing family oriented daycare

Director (Current Employee) - Etobicoke, ON - 8 April 2022

I have worked for the company for about 14 years and kids and company Etobicoke is definitely a home away from home atmosphere. The company does have a lot to offer all employees and is always their to help when needed. The flexibility for my life as a single mom has helped so much over the past few years. I am so happy to continue to be apart of this company. I look forward to being a part of it and helping it grow.

Pros

Positive and diverse people and location.

Cons

Some days are longer than others.

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Productive and fun work environment

Early Childhood Assistant (Former Employee) - Toronto, ON - 6 April 2022

Great company to work for. I made many great and lasting friendships there both with coworkers and with families. I worked there for a few years and I truly enjoyed the experience.

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