My daughters (4 and 6) have attended the Agape on 129th and MurLen since March 2014. This is the…read morethird preschool they've attended, and we have been completely thrilled for the past year. The owners and teachers are very loving and consistent with the children. On several occasions, if one of the girls was sad or upset about leaving mom (me) to be at school, a teacher would offer to snuggle or sit with them until they felt better. My kids have become deeply attached to their daytime and afternoon teachers over the past year, and it's been a relief that turnover has been very low in my experience. I also appreciate the kindness and understanding I've received as a parent from all of the staff members--which has not always been my experience at other schools. Academically, I'm very impressed. My older daughter is in the elementary classroom, which is a range of children from K-3rd grade. She would be in kindergarten in public school, but she's consistently bringing home 1-2nd grade worksheets that she has finished with flying colors! She was just beginning to sound out words when she started, and now she is working on reading basic chapter books. She's also learned to add and subtract fractions, understands the scientific process, and has a solid grasp on the geography of the United States and the continents of the world. My younger daughter is officially in their preschool program, but she has also learned to read and is working on kindergarten-level math skills. The elementary program offers a long list of field trips and special events in the classroom, such as their holiday parties, Christmas program, "coffee house poetry cafe" event, and more. These schools may look pretty ordinary from the outside, but the amount of love and care that goes into the curriculum and the students is amazing.

I love Agape. We went to the third location not listed on yelp, but the same owner Debbie. I…read morecannot even begin to describe the love 'agape', caring and motivation she has for the kids. My kids were always in good hands here and the curriculum was above par. My kids were taught to think, not memorize and their concepts of the Montessori math have given them such an advantage in their current public school. They learned about maps, diversity, science and they loved every minute of it. When one of my kids felt a lack of confidence Mrs Debbie stepped in personally to help him find his learning style. She discovered with him that he really enjoyed putting together books and his confidence sky rocketed. We miss this place, very fond memories.

I started my oldest son here at preschool. He was very excited to start school and the staff was…read morevery welcoming to him. My son has learned so much in the past few months and he always comes home with things he did at school. The teacher is kind with the children and I lover her curriculum. They are very active with daily activities and they like to involve the family. I always receive an email from his teacher with updates on what is going on and up coming school events. I'm very satisfied with the preschool.

They are not teaching the kids to the level the say, their staff is under qualified and they are…read morenot properly vetting teachers during their staff shortage. Their turnover is sky high and they lose entire classrooms of teachers in the middle of the school year who complain of being unsupported. the staff seem to hate the parents and straight up lie to them. it obvious which kids they don't like becuase your kids come home talking about how much the teacher yells at certain kids. We did Not return becuase we felt it Was unsafe. it's 16000+ a year but only for some. if you hold out they discount the tuition because they don't seem to hit their enrollment goal.

This school really took an interest in my child. He was difficult at times, but the principal, Mrs…read moreBrown, stood up for him. She was his life line. I will be eternally grateful to her. He is now 18 years old and still talks about Mrs. Brown and Ms. Shonkwiler. You could not find a better place for your child. These are true educators. Deborah Davis

Ziggy's Preschool is amazing! My daughter loves it and has learned so much and exploded in her…read morevocabulary over the last year! Would absolutely recommend this preschool for your littles!

From the owner: Where Kids go Bananas for Learning!…read more Our Specialty is Teaching the WHOLE Child Children ages 2 to 5 benefit from a research-based and time tested professionally developed preschool curriculum. This comprehensive curriculum nurtures the whole child and supports social, physical and intellectual development. The children build foundational skills in early literacy, math, music, art, social studies and science. The children love learning as they create art, sing, dance, read books and explore the world around them. Our curriculum presents many creative and hands-on experiences for children to explore each day. Throughout the process, they will ask questions, problem solve and discover a joy for learning.

My children have been attending since before the change over to Kiddie Academy. while the change…read morehas been hard for many, the education and care my children has never changed. the teachers are phenomenal, the curriculum goes above and beyond expectations and you can see the positive changes and updates that they are actively working on. my children consistently are exceeding the expectations of their academic developments and the care and education they have received has directly influenced their development in this area. We are thankful for the care, support, and education we have received from the staff!

Very good teachers, amazing curriculum, a lot of improvements. The school is totally newread more

My family has had such a great experience at blue Valley Montessori school. The staff is friendly…read morevery well educated and has made amazing progress with my child. And just for months we have seen a complete 180° change in our child's life. Make sure and give them a try.

From the owner: Check this out: In our ongoing commitment to share a quality experience with every family, we have…read morea new look: A fresh coat of paint, upgraded floors, updated playground, and more! Blue Valley Montessori is a culturally diverse school where children explore, develop and flourish at an individual pace. They develop a foundation in language, math, physical and cultural geography, botany, physical science, music and more. We have been proudly providing an authentic Montessori experience to the Overland Park area since 1999. All of our lead teachers are Montessori certified and each classroom has the full range of Montessori materials. Additionally, we provide the very best child care/daycare to local families. Students range from toilet-trained two-and-a-half-year olds to six-year-olds. We strive to provide a loving and consistent environment for children with an emphasis on academic excellence. We have grown into a very close-knit community over the years. The classrooms of Blue Valley Montessori School hum with sounds of happy children. Our family-style atmosphere and genuine appreciation for education sets us apart from other schools in the Johnson County area. Daily, individual lessons are presented to the children. We're pleased to offer our families access to Montessori Compass. This online resource enables parents to receive updates about their child's school experiences and communicate with their teacher. Schedule a tour today to see for yourself. We can't wait to m

We are early into our transition to daycare, but so far I have been very impressed with Little…read moreSunshine's! Mya and Gabby have been so positive and reassuring about the transition and I feel confident leaving my daughter with them during the day.

I have nothing but positive things to say about LSP in Overland Park. My daughter has been…read moreattending LSP since she was about 3 months old and I have been very impressed with LSP every step of the way. We love the daily report card, the ability to watch a live video feed of our daughter's classroom, and the safe and secure location. When accidents have occurred (which happen to all babies as they learn and grow), they have been addressed promptly and my wife and I are notified the next time we pick-up our daughter. Miss Madison, Miss Grace, and many of the other staff members have been fabulous to trust our daughter with each day. We have loved watching her grow over the past year and look forward to the months and years to come. You get what you pay for in a daycare, and LSP is truly worth every penny. From the work-friendly drop-off (6:00am) and pick-up (6:00pm) times to the loving teachers and everything in between, we greatly appreciate LSP!

If you're in the area and looking for childcare, I would be passionately urging you to check this…read moreplace out. - Locally owned - in fact, the owner Lydia is physically present and has her own child (or children, I'm not sure) in the facility. - When we were searching, it was important that the facility accommodate the dietary preference we have for our daughter - not medical dietary needs, dietary preferences. Other childcare facilities said I had to have a doctor's note for them to accommodate (um, no). When asked AAC, here's their response, which I think will help you understand what they're all about: Oh our owner is very passionate about different eating preferences, in fact, she is meeting with the chef and they are revamping the menu. They like to make different meals look the same so the kids don't feel odd eating something different (e.g. Vegetarian vs. Meat). At that moment I fell in love. Another one of the most memorable perks was the fact that they have their own "cafeteria/gym" area which is where the kitchen is, but they also hold Daddy Daughter dance type of events, and they also hold activities during the day for your kiddo to attend (like soccer or piano) which helps alleviate as many evening activities if so desired! Lastly and most importantly, their curriculum strategy and execution for Reggio is on point. I visited some places that execute it at bare minimum just to claim it, not this place. They are thoughtful in their strategy and passionate in their execution.

My wife and I have been taking our children to All Around Child for nearly three years. We can't…read moresay enough about how much we have enjoyed this place. The staff are extremely friendly and all of the teachers have been outstanding. We've become so attached to each of the teachers that we have worried if the next teacher will be just as good as the previous. Much to our satisfaction AAC hires very qualified and genuinely nice teachers. We can tell that they truly love our children. We really like the extra lengths AAC goes to make the experience feel like a family. They have a dad/daughter dance as well as a mom/son movie night each year. Price is competitive with other schools in the area.

You won't find better care for your child. My child has been with them since she was a little over…read morethe age of two. It has been such a great experience. She has learned so much at such a young age. She's very advanced. All of the stuff genuinely cares about every single student as well.

You will not find better care for your kids! Dedicated staff who truly care for and engage with the…read morechildren. Our son happily runs into the building every day because he is so excited to go to school! Staff send lots of pics and videos daily and are very responsive.