Very very weak in STEM education. The computer teacher let students read books on their own and…read moreprovided minimal instructions in class. Mathematics classes use very old textbook. The Mathematics teacher is not good at mathematics at all and confused students most of the time. Students Wasted a lot of time learning cursive writing While they could have learned something far more important.

My son did 2 years of preschool and kindergarten at the Traverse Mtn location. He loved loved loved…read morethe school. It's advanced, he was reading everything and phonics also before K. And it was all fun for him. We never went to Summer school there so from the experience I had, my son was totally able to catch up without the Summer program. Maybe I started him early...... anyways I don't regret my decision and he misses his first school! Now he's enrolled in public school (which honestly is not great since he's learning things that he has learned two years ago) but he's learning Portuguese for free (my native language) and for my family this is our priority. We love Challenger School

I started taking my 1st born to this daycare back in 2017 when it was under another owner and name…read more"Skool Days". She attended full time until she started kindergarten yet continues to attend during school breaks and during summer break. I can't say enough good things about them. As a mom who is also a pediatric nurse, the decision to put my children in daycare was very difficult, but I don't regret it. My 1st born could say her alphabet at 2 years of age, and has built long lasting friendships and have continued out side of daycare even though she doesn't go to the same school as her friends. I was nervous when I had my 2nd child because the daycare had changed to cadence academy with a different director and new staff since my 1st was a baby. Yet they have continued to provide quality care. My now almost 2 year old loves going to daycare everyday. She adores Miss Kathy and runs to her class room in the morning excited to play. Yes kids are kids and they do get hurt or scratched but that can also happen under any parent's supervision. We're human, but the staff and director Maria have always been caring and responsible about calling/reporting any injury's. Even those injury's that I wouldn't have even thought twice about, because again they're kids, they get hurt and they hurt each other that's life. If you are looking for a caring daycare that your children will love this is it.

My time with Cadence Academy only lasted nine months, but it felt like there were constant…read morecommunication issues--both between the staff and me, and even between the director and their own teachers. More than once, my child came home with scratches on their face from other kids, and no one told me what happened. Sometimes, it seemed like the staff didn't even know. As a parent, that was unsettling. I shouldn't have to chase down basic information about my child's well-being. It started to shake my trust in the school, but the director reassured me that things would get better and even promised that if anything like this happened again, they'd be more than willing to share video footage. But after I started bringing up concerns, I noticed a shift in how I was treated. The teachers were still good with my child, but I felt like they started ignoring me--cold stares, no greetings, just an overall weird vibe. It gave me the impression that speaking up wasn't actually welcome, despite being told otherwise. Then another incident happened, and once again, no one informed me. So I asked to see the video footage, just like they had promised. This time, though, the director completely backtracked and told me I'd need a court order to access it. That response made me feel misled--like their original promise wasn't genuine. And then, later that same day, they abruptly un-enrolled my child. When I asked why, their corporate office claimed that I had 'physically intimidated' the director by closing the door and using profanity. That honestly felt like a complete misrepresentation of what actually happened. Yes, I asked to speak with the director about why I wasn't being informed when my child got hurt. Yes, I closed the door so we could talk privately. And yes, I sat in a chair across from the director's desk, frustrated but advocating for my child. At no point did I intimidate anyone, yell, or use profanity. It felt to me like they framed the situation in a way that justified their decision instead of addressing the real issue--their lack of communication and accountability. In the end, them unenrolling my child turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I've since found a preschool that actually feels organized and makes an effort to keep me informed when incidents happen. Would I recommend Cadence Academy to other parents? Absolutely not. In my experience, they made it seem like they encouraged parental involvement, but when concerns were raised, it felt more like passive hostility than real action. To me, they seemed short-staffed, disorganized, and unwilling to make real improvements--just a lot of empty promises. This is purely my personal experience and how I felt about my time at Cadence Academy. I understand that others may have had different experiences, but I can only speak to what I personally went through and how it appeared to me. My thoughts and impressions are based on what I observed and how I felt as a parent navigating these situations.

If I could give zero stars, I would…read more My son started attending this location in 2024. On his second day, I received a message from his teacher stating that he was disrupting nap time, being noisy, and causing other issues. I understood that adjusting to a new environment can be difficult for young children, so I took their concerns seriously and worked with my son to reinforce quiet time. However, I continued receiving messages from his teacher daily, and it reached the point where I was anxiously anticipating another complaint. One day, I noticed his nap blanket was covered in leaves, as if he had been outside. When I asked him, he told me that he did his "quiet time" outside. When we inquired about this, the school denied it. Later, I was called into a meeting with the behavioral technician, Jessica Triptow. At the time, I had no idea about her legal troubles (you can google it) but in hindsight, knowing she was involved in my child's education is deeply unsettling. During the meeting, we were advised to enroll our son full-time to help him adjust to the routine. He was later moved to another class with a more patient teacher. During another meeting, I had the opportunity to review the classroom cameras and witnessed a disturbing incident where a teacher forcefully picked up a child who refused to go inside after playtime and dropped him roughly. Thankfully, the child was not an infant, but it was still highly concerning. Eventually, the school suggested that my son be evaluated for possible autism this recommendation was made by Jessica Triptow (which by the way, made it to the news for very disturbing reasons, you can google it) Shortly after, we were informed that he could not return unless we provided a classroom "shadow" at our own expense, so basically paying another person to do their job . This entire experience was frustrating, stressful, and deeply disappointing. In retrospect, I am relieved that we decided to remove our child from this location. I have since spoken to other parents who shared similar concerns about this center. While I hope other locations uphold higher standards, I cannot in good conscience recommend this one. I initially had high expectations, but unfortunately, our experience was nothing like what we had hoped for. Another shady thing is that they hide their google reviews, I guess I should've seen those red flags.

We have absolutely loved our experience at Dancing Moose. The teachers are so intentional with the…read morecurriculum, and we've seen our child thrive not only academically but socially as well. The campus is beautiful and thoughtfully designed. From the secure fingerprint entry to being greeted by an administrative team that knows every child by name, it's clear they truly care. Each day I feel confident leaving my child in such a peaceful, welcoming environment. I recommend Dancing Moose to anyone who will listen. If your child is close to preschool age, get on the waitlist now!

I have loved sending my child here! She has autism and the teachers and staff have always been so…read morekind and understanding of what she needs. They are very engaging and have so many activities planned everyday that have helped her academically and socially.

It is a wonderful center, it meets all the requirements. My daughter adapted very well and has…read moredeveloped socially and cognitively. The teachers are very friendly and professional.

My oldest son went here for two years and we absolutely loved our experience here. The community is…read moretight night and was so easy to be comfortable sending my child for the first time to another organization for care. I am thrilled to send my next kiddo in line to attend, especially with the new director and staff that are ready to lead the kiddos. Highly recommend!

To every parent and educator: The state of Hilltop has reached a critical breaking point. What was…read moreonce a thriving institution is being dismantled by a board of unqualified volunteers acting without accountability. ​The situation is dire: ​Leadership Crisis: Two highly qualified directors have been forced out in mere months. ​Exodus of Talent: Educators are leaving in droves as the environment becomes untenable. ​Abuse of Power: The board is currently rewriting bylaws to extend their own terms and insulate themselves from oversight. ​Silence & Censorship: Communication platforms are being deactivated specifically to prevent parents from holding the board accountable for their actions. ​This is no longer the school we chose. The current board's trajectory has turned a community pillar into an environment of instability. Parents are pulling their children, and educators are fleeing. Do not enroll, do not apply, and demand better before the damage becomes irreversible.

Not sure why there are so many terrible reviews on here, because this place is the BEST. The…read moreteachers are all really attentive and caring, and go out of their way to make every single child feel loved and valued. Our little girl has been enrolled there for a few years, and she loves it. They even autoclave the toys every day so our little one hasn't gotten sick near as much as when she attended other schools. We are big fans.

They do not do anything about kids who bite. My son kept getting bit by this one child and they…read morerefused to do anything about it. Their policy is to not even say to the kid " we don't bite" because they damage the kids feeling. They could careless about my kids physical well being. So great place if you don't mind you kid getting bullied.

Bad communication with us as parents wasted much of our time and money. We weren't aware until…read moreparent teacher conferences they were struggling with our child. They filled out a Jordan district behavioral form on him that sounded nothing like we've ever seen from him! This startled us, so when they told us he needed developmental help and excused us from their program (that same day) we put him through every screening they suggested. He passed everything with flying colors. Every Ped visit, every therapy visit and assessment. Jordan district wouldn't help us place him in any developmental preschool programs because they said he didn't qualify for needing any help from them. We got him into a different preschool. That teachers Jordan district behavioral form she filled out on him looked nothing like what sunshine square said he was acting like. It just read like the exact kid we see here at home. Sunshine squares ultimate lack of communication caused me to really struggle to trust teachers. And be overly harsh with any behavior he had. Years later, he's still flourishing in school, and rocking the dual immersion program (behaviorally, socially, and academically). Thanks to great teachers and communication. We were surprised and bummed to have this experience since we went here for preschool as children. Edit: When we escalated this problem/confusion up with the head lady (Mrs.Susie), all she would say is she has to support her teachers opinion and excuse us from the school. No explanation or discussion, she wouldn't allow us to sit in to see his supposed behaviors, or discuss them with the teacher more so we could understand how he was acting. We felt like they were just getting rid of him, and we didn't know why.

This is the best school! I actually attended Sunshine Square about 25 years ago, and they are still…read morejust as amazing. It's not wonder they've been in business so long! My child attends the Riverton location. He has a late birthday and some speech issues so I was hesitant on putting him in preschool the month after he turned 3. Miss Suzie assured me when I was looking around that he would do just fine, and he has done amazing! Miss Greta has kept me informed of his progress all year long, any issues that have arisen, and my son has learned SO much. I would highly recommend this school and can't wait for next year.

I cannot say enough good things about this preschool! The teachers are wonderful along with their…read morefacilities and curriculum. Bonus: I love the pick up and drop off system!

Loved Summit Academy Preschool!…read more After having a horrible experience at another private preschool, I was looking for a good preschool to enroll my daughter in, and I'm so glad I found Summit Academy Preschool (which is NOT related to Summit Academy Elementary which has a separate entrance process). My daughter attended this preschool for a year and always came home happy. She learned to count to 100, and to even add and subtract numbers, among other things. I was really impressed! They even had a Christmas program with Santa Claus last year! My daughter was super excited. Her teachers Ms. Mckenzie and Ms. Jennifer were two lovely ladies who cared for my child learning and well-being. Every time I had a question or concern, either teacher would address it promptly. Thumbs up! My daughter was able to get to know her teachers very well as well as her classmates. Even though she will be heading to kindergarten this Fall she still talks about her friends from Summit Academy Preschool. I highly recommend this preschool, no questions about it. And remember, you'd still need to pay tuition since the preschool is separate from the charter school. The tuition itself is well priced and it is not expensive compared to some private schools out there.