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Sonnets Academy

Is this your company?

River North- NO. Just no. On so many levels. - Lead Teacher Toddlers Sonnets Academy Employee Review

2.0
23 June 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Nice facility... ish. My classroom had no windows to the outside. The benefits are good, but they kick in after 90 days and I quit well before that.

Cons

First of all, they have a warped sense of what children need. They expected way too much from 15 month-olds. They are so focused on adhereing to DCFS standards and state regulations that they forget about the KIDS! How can you give the kids the love and nurturing they deserve when your face is in an iPhone updating an app day day? The staff walks on eggshells for fear of getting in trouble with the director, who, by the way, got her degree from Devry. I'm sorry, but since when does Devry specialize in ECE? I was told I was the lead teacher, but given as much authority as the unqualified assistants in my room. I was treated like a moron despite have seven years experience prior. Every day was worse than the next and I was gone in less than a month.

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5.0
26 Feb 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The curriculum is well thought out and appropriate for the age groups. We get more time outside to have real life learning opportunities for the children. The school continues to focus on being organized with clear expectations which is wonderful. The management team has always worked hard to get good benefits for their teachers and continue to do so. Lots of PTO and paid holidays. I personally love the support I get from the Education Coordinator and Curriculum Director to make my classroom and teaching team stronger.

Cons

I wish all teachers, at both locations, viewed our program as a school and stopped treating it like a daycare.

3.0
13 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots of pto and days off

Cons

Sometimes overwhelming with lots of call offs

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