It's been four years and time for an update. I'm so happy to share that my opinion of Parkwood has…read moreonly grown since I wrote that first review in 2022. We had a rocky start with our oldest daughter as being born during covid made for a harder transition to daycare. That being said, Parkwood worked with her and by the time she was into their preschool program she was thriving and had a strong community of kids and teachers at her disposal. By the time she "graduated" from pre-k last year we had met most of the staff and were really thrilled with everything about our experience from the extremely low turnover of staff, to the approachability of the program director, to the dedication of the founder who is still very much involved. Our daughter left Parkwood being able to write her name, read a few words, and even knowing some spanish and yoga. Nowadays, our 14 month old goes here and at this point it very much feels like we are part of a bigger community as we know many of the other families that also send their kids here, and we know the staff really well. Parkwood is now located in Overland Park at Indian Heights United Methodist Church and while it's been a while waiting on the new addition - they are working on a standalone building that will serve as their primary care center here, which I think will be wonderful once it's completed. I won't sugarcoat the price as it isn't cheap to send kids here, but it isn't the MOST expensive in town either. I find that Parkwood Day School does a good job of keeping costs as low as they can while also maintaining a safe, clean, and educational environment for all the kids that attend. All this to say, I feel really lucky to have found this school and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a good daycare/preschool to send their little ones to.

Our 5-month-old daughter attends Parkwood Day School and we could not be happier. Lead teachers…read moremust have a CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and they prefer them to have a working plan to complete a Bachelor's in ECE or related field. They support researched-based developmental learning for children 6 weeks to 6 years old and also have therapists (PT, OT, and speech) on site to conduct regular screenings to determine if your child needs additional developmental support/IEP. As a speech therapist myself, I was pleased to see therapy services are offered because they were not at several other places we toured. They just recently started using an app that logs your child's nap times, feeding times/amount, and potty. The thing my husband and I love is they upload pictures throughout the day and describe what activity your child is working on and what developmental skill it targets (fine motor, gross motor, eye-hand coordination, sitting core strength, language, etc). The staff is friendly, quick to respond, and our daughter is always happy upon drop-off and pick-up. Highly recommend Parkwood.

We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful experience our son has had at Guidepost Montessori. It…read morehas been an amazing journey, and we have watched him grow, learn, and become so truly independent. The teaching method here is exceptional, blending structured learning with a beautiful approach to independence. What stands out most is the staff's incredible patience and genuine care; they create a warm, nurturing environment where children truly thrive. Beyond the amazing education our son received, the school has been an incredible partner to us as parents. They provided wonderful support and guidance to help us transition through each stage, making us feel completely connected and informed. We truly love the Guidepost community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing, high-quality preschool!

Our two sons just started school this week and the transition for them and my wife has been tricky…read more But the staff at guidepost has been patient and supportive of us all. We appreciate how Tammy has been all ears and open to hearing all of our woes and concerns. Three years ago we were on the waitlist to start our first and when there was an opening the communication felt very lacking and our gut instinct was to hold out. We are very glad we did and it seems the timing worked out how it was supposed to. The communication with the guides has been great and we have the opportunity to watch our kids once a week in the classroom. We can call in anytime and check in with what our boys are up to and looking over their daily pictures gets our kids talking about their day. So far our experience has been good.

Our daughter has been going to LSP for about a year now, and we LOVE them. They take amazing care…read moreof her and the staff is always so friendly and pleasant. They have been nothing but professional and courteous to our whole family, even my 6 year old when she runs in the toddler room at pick-up and starts playing with their toys. They are so accepting and caring! I had anxiety of finding the right daycare for her before enrolling, and the worry is relieved by them daily. They send out love notes every single day, have cameras in the classrooms, feed them a great diet, and take wonderful care of our girl. I wouldn't want my daughter to go anywhere else!! Don't let a blasphemous review stop you from finding out how great they are at LSP. They're hands down the best child care center in town!!

I highly recommend LSP Leawood for anyone looking for a loving, caring environment for their child!…read moreEveryone at their location is incredibly friendly, kind, and thoughtful from their program director, Emily, to my son's teachers, Autumn and Miranda. I was lucky enough to keep my son home with me until he was 6 months old and was incredibly nervous about someone else watching him when that time came. The entire staff made sure to ease all of my concerns and I couldn't imagine him being anywhere else. Miranda and Autumn truly treat my son as if he was theirs and I couldn't ask for a more loving environment for him.

This is a great school with some amazing teachers and very thoughtful and capable director! My…read moregranddaughter attends school here (2s) and our experience helps me to feel assured that she is well taken care of and cared about! That makes a huge difference when you have to leave them in someone else's care. Thank you for all you do, it really matters!

Unbelievably sweet and helpful people. Kind, professional, licensed staff. State certified with…read morebackground checks and you can watch your kid on cameras all day while they're there. The planned learning curriculum weekly is shared and daily updates on projects. It's perfect here, man. Thanks La Petite on Antioch. A special shout out to Karolyn, Vicky, Vea, Ms Jackie, and Ms Rachel for all their hard work and professionalism. Thank you!

Hey I'd say yes take 'em here!…read more As a single mother that places a lot of value on my daughters education and learning engagement I want to be the first to say this Kinder Care is very sure that my child is learning according to her age. Whenever I tap in to see how her day is going, I've seen where a video/picture of her dancing to direction of pointing up, down, stop moving, go,or going over the letter of the day or discussing the weather etc. Then when she gets home I would hear her making observations about the weather on her own on different days and she is right it is cloudy or sunny or proper to say good morning or excuse me. Not to mention I would also test her and ask which way is up or down or what letter is this...and she gets it right. This makes it so easy to help me get her ready for Kindergarten as a toddler. Trust me your child will be engaged in learning accordingly. Thanks South OP KS KinderCare!

My kids have been attending KinderCare for 4 years. I have appreciated how the staff has cared for…read moremy children like their own. My kids have loved and enjoyed being at KinderCare. They always share the  learning  fun they do with each  activity. My kids have really learned many independent skills as well as educational skills. During this COVID time, KinderCare has been flexible and accommodating to my children's school needs and have always looked out for their safety. I am thankful we found KinderCare!

We have had an excellent experience as parents of kids who have and are still attending the POP…read moreEEC. Under a new director, Kate Potter, this Child care facility is a perfect place for your 2 to 5-year-olds. The teachers in this facility are amazing and really care for your child like you would want them taken care of when you cannot be around. My two older children have been more than ready to go into kindergarten after all of the preparation done by the teachers at the EEC with a strong faIth base as well as the academic start they need. Julie the office manager is amazing as well... very organized and attentive to each family!

Both of my children attended here and loved it! Ms. Darlene, Ms. Ginny and Ms. Helen are…read morewonderful, caring teachers. We have been parishioners for over 12 years at Prince of Peace - it's a wonderful community!

We started here about a month ago and love it so far. The owner and teachers are so friendly and…read morecaring. The facility is clean and is very informative to parents. Would highly reccomend this daycare in Lees Summit!

Finding a good child care provider for your children is always a difficult task. We moved here…read morefrom California 1.5 years ago and my children 6 months and 3 at the time started at SCC. Angie answered all of our questions and informed us with plenty of packets about the daycare. My kids are still going to this day and they are 2 and 5. Angie has hired excellent staff and my kids have learned so much. They never complain when it is time to go to daycare. Kim and Bailey are in the infant room and they are an excellent fit for the babies. Jessica is in the 1s and she is a sweetheart as well as Miranda in the 2s room. Angie is also great with communication about the kids through out the day if I have any questions. I highly recommend SCC.

Hands down one of the best schools my autistic son has attended. The integration of music therapy…read morewith behavioral therapy has made a dramatic impact in my son, from his behavior at home, in public and his tolerance to noise that used to trigger him.

I highly recommend Trail View Montessori. The teachers are kind, compassionate, trained and…read morecertified professionals who take time to explain the child's progress every step of the way. The Director is very knowledgeable and has an abundance of experience. It has been my own experience, that she has worked near miracles, helping every child to flourish despite any difficulties they may face. She has partnered with me to help child find absolute success. I am so thankful for her impact on my family's life and for the others I've known that she and her team have worked with. You will be thankful when your child receives this same loving care and support during the early years of his or her life. I truly cannot say enough to express just how wonderful this school is! Thank you Trail View Montessori!