Review response guide

How to respond to a fake review for a Daycare & Childcare Center

Childcare is the most trust-sensitive service there is — replies must lead with a child's safety and wellbeing, calmly and without defensiveness.

First, decide whether it's genuinely fake — off-topic, from a competitor or someone who was never a customer, or spam. If so, flag it to Google (it can be removed for a policy violation) and, if needed, appeal with evidence. A truthful-but-harsh review isn't "fake" and won't be removed.

Removal takes time, so reply in the meantime — calmly and factually, for future readers. State that you have no record of the visit and have reported it, and invite a real customer to reach you. Never get emotional or accusatory in public.

Example

The review

Unsafe and negligent, kids left unattended. (never enrolled)

A reply that works

A child's safety is our highest priority, and we have no enrollment record matching this, so we've reported the review. Any family with a genuine concern is always welcome to reach me directly.

Tip: Safety claims demand a firm, calm, factual reply plus a report — never defensiveness.

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