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Lizbeth Condado-cruz
Aug 25, 2026
I want to share my experience with Crème de la Crème – Farm Road because it may help another parent avoid going through the same situation I experienced with my son.
To begin with, since the changes in administration, my experience has not been positive. Ms. Penny, the school director, has come across as unfriendly. On several occasions, I have greeted her and received no response, which does not make me feel welcomed as a parent. I have had a similar experience with the new secretary—you walk in, say hello, and often receive no response.
There was also an occasion when my son went approximately three hours without drinking water. When I asked what had happened, the teacher explained that they had not been provided with water pitchers. As a mother, this was very concerning to me.
In addition, they frequently forget to update the app with my son’s activities or information. When I enrolled my son at Crème de la Crème – Farm Road, I was told there would be two teachers in each classroom, but lately I have noticed that there is often only one teacher in charge.
However, the situation that concerned me the most happened when I went to pick up my son. I arrived at approximately 5:45 p.m., and nearly 20 minutes passed without anyone being able to tell me where my son was. I asked staff members, and no one seemed to know exactly where he was.
I approached the administration and asked about him, but they were also unable to give me an immediate answer. At that moment, instead of addressing my concern about not knowing where my child was, they continued giving instructions to a teacher about cleaning one of the classrooms. I had to wait until they finished that conversation.
Afterward, I was told, “Let me check the cameras to see where he is.”
As a mother, I believe that not knowing where a child is within a school is a very serious matter. During those minutes, I felt extremely worried and anxious.
I am sharing this not with the intention of attacking anyone, but because when we leave our children at a school, we expect them to be safe, hydrated, properly supervised, and for the staff to know where they are at all times.
I sincerely hope that Crème de la Crème – Farm Road takes these concerns seriously and makes the necessary improvements, because this is about the safety and well-being of our children.
I would also like to update my review to acknowledge that the Director personally reached out to me to apologize for the situation. I truly appreciate her taking the time to address my concerns.
I am especially grateful to the Regional Director, Jennifer Flores, who took the time to personally contact me, listen to my concerns, and learn more about what happened. I sincerely appreciate the attention, professionalism, and care she showed regarding my experience.
I truly hope that, moving forward, these concerns are taken into consideration and that positive changes are made. My intention in sharing my experience was always to help bring attention to areas that could be improved, and I am grateful that my concerns were heard. I sincerely hope everything continues to improve for the children and families at the school.