Top heavy boys club - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Learning Care

2,0
2 feb 2016
Anonieme werknemer
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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In general people are friendly. With most managers work/life balance is ok.

Minpunten

The organizational structure is getting increasingly top-heavy. Executives get big bonuses while merit increases for school staff are pitiful. Those at the staff level are taking on more and more work. Positions are either not refilled after people leave or not increased to reflect additional support we're expect to provide to the field. There is no meaningful professional development. There is no clear path for advancement and tuition assistance won't even cover a single credit hour of graduate work. Men seem to be promoted at a much quicker rate than women, regardless of competence or work ethic. Several women were left with old, broken furniture for years and repeatedly given excuses for why it couldn't be replaced while men were given the latest and greatest. The new boys club often takes credit for the work of others while avoiding responsibility for any mistakes they make. Morale is taking a nosedive as long-term employees become increasingly unhappy. Upper management seems more interested in the latest buzzword idea than in using the knowledge of those at the front lines to create solutions that will work for our somewhat unique business. Health benefits are mediocre at best. There is no 401k matching. Despite their supposed commitment to families, the "flexible" schedules are so limited as to be nearly non-existent.

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5,0
7 apr 2026
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Pluspunten

I love my job, We have a great company that really looks at what is best for children and teachers. Our education team is fantastic our children are excelling daily in their learning but still always have the opportunity to play and experience there classrooms. We have great benefits which is hard to find. I would recommended our school and any in the company. Our school is very unique we have incredibly long term staff. Many over 25 years my self I have been with our company for 41 years.

Minpunten

Work life balance is always an opportunity that could be better as in any company.

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1mo
Thank you for your feedback and for your 10 years with Learning Care!
2,0
28 feb 2026
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Decent benefit offerings. Paid time off. Employee discount on childcare. Consistent scheduling. Contributing to shaping the next generation of leaders.

Minpunten

Inconsistent enforcement of company policies. Low wages. Curriculum materials are not always provided. Uneven workloads due to bad hiring and inconsistent staffing (some have it easy while others are overwhelmed with responsibilities). Little upward mobility for teachers.

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2mo
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience. It’s clear that you value the benefits, consistent scheduling, and the meaningful work of shaping children’s growth. At the same time, your concerns highlight significant operational challenges: low pay, uneven workloads, inconsistent policy enforcement, lack of curriculum materials, and limited upward mobility. Your point about classroom cleaning and sanitation is especially important—expecting teachers to manage both education and full cleaning duties under tight schedules creates a real risk for staff health and burnout. Your advice about incentives to retain staff, a clear reporting system for management issues, and more structured time for planning and sanitation underscores actionable ways management could improve both teacher wellbeing and overall center quality.
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