I cannot say enough good things about Canterbury Creek Farm School. Our family is still new-ish to…read moreGrand Rapids -- we moved here two years ago from Chicago -- and Farm School quickly became like a second family to our 3.5yo son. Born a COVID baby, he has always loved to play independently, but struggled in group situations. The staff and owners are incredibly compassionate and caring -- encouraging our son to play with others, but at his own pace. He has completely come out of his shell over this school year. It has been a joy to see the daily updates on the Brightwheel app (which teachers update during the school day), so that even when I am at work, I can relish in the absolute joy of a time our son is having at school. Time spent outdoors and with the animals is not only great for our high energy boy to blow off steam, but teaches so many life skills (outside of a classroom) that are so necessary to early childhood development. Their approach to early childhood education is incredible -- keeps all the content fun for kids, but with incredible impact. To compare his self-portrait and handwritten name from the beginning to the end of the year is insane! His end of year book brought me to tears -- and made me feel even more blessed to be a part of the Canterbury Creek family. In fact, this morning on our way to drop off, he told me he was so sad that school was over and that he would miss it over the summer. Good thing we will be back for Summer Camp and next school year. I cannot wait to sign up my 2.5yo daughter next!

We love Canterbury Creek. Its so cool that the kids get a full education here not just for…read morethemselves but for the animals too, it' so important at an early age to make sure kids have respect for all lives and they do with their interaction, feeding and caring for the animals here. Totally unique school, wonderful education, loving and caring instructors and overall a great, first class school all the way around. Our 4 year old daugher was at preschool there and will go again for young fives next year. We will do two summer camps with her and 6 year old sister.

I highly recommend Mayflower! I remember being so worried about choosing the right preschool for my…read morechildren...but now that they're done, I absolutely know I made the right choice when I chose Mayflower. My 2 kids were 4 years apart (had the same teacher) and they both LOVED it there. It was a great experience for them and for our whole family. This preschool is wonderful with experienced, kind teachers who truly care! They're not the newest, the biggest and they don't have a flashy new program or a theme, they just use old-fashioned teaching to prepare kids for kindergarten. Ask anyone who has sent their kids there to hear more rave reviews!

I have really enjoyed everything about this preschool. The teachers are amazing and there is a lot…read moreof attention to detail, learning and to the families.

We had such a wonderful experience here. The staff are caring and patient, and they really make the…read morekids feel comfortable and excited to be involved. The space is clean, safe, and full of fun activities that keep children engaged and happy. It's clear that everyone here genuinely cares about kids and goes the extra mile to make families feel welcome. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a positive environment for their children.

From the owner: At Mi Childcare, we believe in combining learning with motion. Preparing for School & Beyond…read more Available for Ages 18mo - 5 years Our movement-based program not only nurtures physical development, but also lays a strong foundation for your child's future academic journey. Through engaging, motion-oriented activities, we help children develop the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

Wish zero stars was an option. The director of this daycare, Maggie Headd, is one of the most…read moreunpleasant and unfriendly people I've ever had the displeasure of meeting. Not once did she ever greet me or my child during drop off/ pick up. The turnover rate in this facility is so high that week to week I never knew who was going to be caring for my child. This definitely raised some red flags for my family. There were several occasions I did not like the behavior of the teachers that I saw on camera, but gave them the benefit of the doubt. It does seem like the teachers are trying their best, but leadership starts at the top and if Maggie is their leader, I can see why the turnover rate is as high as it is. There is hardly any interaction between the teachers and children other than reading to them occasionally. I have heard this complaint from several other parents in passing during drop offs and pick ups. Ultimately we decided to pull our child from the daycare after securing childcare at a much higher rated facility in the city. In my time at this location, Maggie had sent out several requests for 5 star reviews of this facility. I would recommend instead of soliciting 5 star reviews, you listen to some constructive criticism from the current reviews you have on this page. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. Cheap childcare with terrible management. I would recommend looking anywhere else for childcare.

This center has gotten so bad the removed it from google cause all the reviews were horrible. Feom…read moreout of ratio all the time not having teachers qualified, gossip and drama, my kids hated it here they qould scream and cry every day. They dont keep parents informed or upto date on anything. Kids getting hurt all the time. Not training staff. I would not recommend this place at all. ​

We have had our son here since the fall of 2025. We love Ms. Maegan, Ms. Emily and Ms. Alyssa they…read moreare knowledgeable, friendly and do their best to improve everything they can for student's, families and staff. All of the teachers work hard to provide opportunities for our son to learn and grow daily!

From the owner: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a…read morecommunity of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: "Will this benefit children in a positive way?" Until the answer is "Yes," we keep searching for a solution. At our schools, inside and out, we offer a positive experience for child and parent alike. We provide a safe, secure environment and programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years, where they can grow, learn, and thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.