This review is specifically for kindergarten, the year our child attended St. Mark's. They offer…read morecare for very young children through kindergarten. We were unsure how our child would handle a full day kindergarten, and this was an alternative that fit in our budget. The short review is that the kindergarten program is FANTASTIC. Parental involvement is encouraged, and was very enriching. The playground has quite a few choices for play, and kids can go at their own pace. The staff were all friendly, informative, and helpful at all times. The culture is positive and uplifting, and sometimes some parents will stay after school so their kids can get in some more play time. It's a great way to get to know other parents and families as well as letting your kid make a new best friend. Academically, they check all of the boxes. They offer play based learning, and did a great job of teaching basic math skills, writing, and reading. Our kid just absolutely loved reading as soon as they started working on that more. I was very hesitant going in, but they won me over very quickly. This is a fantastic program, and one worth considering if you would prefer to have your child in a half day program. It's not uncommon for kids to attend here for several years starting from pre-school from what I could tell. If you are even considering a program like this, please contact them. The staff is helpful, they offer tours, and they absolutely love the kids.

Perhaps I would be able to write a more positive review about Jack and Jill Daycare had we been…read moreable to actually get any information about the daycare from the workers. When my wife went in to request information, the worker on duty was very rude bordering on openly hostile. She questioned my wife as to why we were switching daycares, opining that we must have had difficulties with our former daycare, or else we wouldn't be switching. When my wife tried to explain that 1.) the lady that had been watching our daughter was pregnant with her 2nd child and just couldn't keep up with 3 children and 2.) we had just moved to Ellettsville from Bloomington and were looking for a daycare closer to home, the worker on duty snapped that there must be some other reason that we were switching. To be questioned like that is extremely insulting and doesn't speak well of how the workers at Jack and Jill probably treat other parents and their children.

I have read the reviews of others and can't say that I agree with them. My children have been going…read moreto this Daycare for some time now (8+ years). I have randomly picked them up and dropped them off and have never seen any issues that suggest that there is a lack of quality of care. However, I have seen parents that can be rude and overly using of the care that is provided here. This place has people that are working to provide a safe place for kids to be when away from parents. I truly believe that they all care about the kids here and work to make it interesting and fun. I am not sure about the reviews below, but they seem to be from a really long time ago and not what I have experienced today.

This is such a sweet little daycare! Sara (the owner) has such a loving, sweet vibe and is so…read moreknowledgeable about all things kids related. She has 6 of her own kids + at least one grand baby and ofc all the kids at her school. Imagine is what you'd expect to find in a super crunchy, granola home daycare. They hold and hug (and even kiss) the babies. But they're also very (very!) diligent about things like cleaning and following all safety guidelines (for example - they don't use drool bibs because they could be a safety hazard, and instead opt for soft washcloths). Imagine is split into two houses - one for (I think) ages 3-5, the other for babies to 3ish. Maybe 2ish, I can't remember for sure. I really like this because it allows the kids to play in the way that's safe and interesting to them. Older kids can play with balloons. Babies don't get exposed to choking hazards. And so on. There's lots of outside time, beautiful healthy food made from scratch, yoga, massage, tummy time (Molly from The Cocuun comes to give tummy time classes for the babies once a week - this is included in tuition), and I think there's a Spanish teacher that works with the kids too! They believe in natural consequences and teaching children to communicate even as babies. It's a very nurturing supportive environment and you can really feel how much they love the kids. I especially appreciate how picky Sara is about the teachers she hires. I know my baby is safe (and loved) there. The admin side could be improved (you may have to call or email multiple times to get a response), but the quality of care is more than worth it. Just remember that Sara teaches and does admin, so she's wearing a lot of hats and prioritizes the kids first, as she should. The pricing is very competitive. She accepts checks or Venmo. All in all this is a great place and we're so happy we got in!

I can only review based on the baby room, so I'm unfamiliar with what the previous reviewer was…read moretalking about. But as far as baby rooms go, this one is pretty great. My daughter previously went to one of the "best" daycares in Bloomington (and most expensive!!). But, only the best for her, as they say. Anyway, at the end of the day she seemed ready to go. Like she'd had a nice, full day but that was that... Here I have to practically drag her away kicking and screaming! She just can't get enough. I really love that Mandy and Jess are completely child led. The day's activities are based on what the kids feel like doing, and everyday is an adventure. Lots of times the babies will mingle with the ECP classroom, or even bigger kids than that on the playground. Ani LOVES school. I will say that it is still fairly expensive (and in fact if she were to go for the same number of hours that she went to her previous school, it would actually be more expensive). However, we live in the US and that's the current state of affairs. I do really appreciate that they charge by the hour, so you can monitor what you'll end up paying each month and make it fit what you need. Mandy and Jess really do adore the kids and I am so happy to be able to send my girl there!

I'm in 7th grade, and I go to this school, and it's probably the best school I've ever been to…read more They educate you for life, along with traditional academics. Some of the smartest and nicest people I know go here. Harmony is truly a community, and I know almost everyone here. Everyone here is welcoming and thoughtful. Unfortunately not everyone who applies can get in to this wonderful place, because it's such a small school. However the community is large, and welcomes any one who joins. I can't tell you how many stars I would this place, but since 5 is the most, I'll give it that.

My kiddo went there years ago. They had a lot problems. The baby to stuff ratio is too high, most…read moretime with shortage of stuff. They also have high Stuff turnover issue. Will not recoupment to anyone who are pursuing a good daycare.

I was assigning house responsibilities for my kids (clean litter, feed cat, take out trash, etc.)…read moreand as I was giving each kid their assigned job my daughter who has been with Kid Angles for several years now yells "WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TEAMWORK!". I'd like to take credit for my parenting skills but Katie Smith and the rest of the teachers at her school deserve most of it. I love the life lessons and importance of taking care of self and others she learns daily and brings home with her.

Affordable Faith Based Preschool Get your preschooler ready…read morefor kindergarten, establish social skills, make friends, all while having fun!

My son loves this preschool! He has learned so much, so fast! His handwriting has improved a…read moregreat deal, he knows his alphabet and is beginning to read short words, and I've been really impressed by how fast he's picking up Spanish! (Plus, they have the best playground.) We'll miss Mr. Tim and Ms. Nina when he moves on to kindergarten next year!

I am so impressed with this school. Lots of love, fun and learning. They teach Spanish as well…read more Experienced teachers and equal playtime. All a child needs to be ready for Kindergarten!

The Prep School is wonderful. My daughter has been a Prep School'er for her 3's, 4's and soon to…read morebe 5's. The staff is caring, talented, professional, and flat out rock when it comes to education. Lia and her fine team keep the children busy, fed well, challenged, and most importantly at ease. A comfortable child has the brain radar in full motion picking up every little life detail. I am convinced that there is no better pre-school in Bloomington/Monroe County. I suspect that my daughter will be so advanced in her learning that adjusting to 1st grade will be a breeze.