We are currently using this day care. My son always complains when I pick him up. preschool to…read morefifth-graders are all together and there are not many toys or activities. I asked him if he would like to change day care places, but the convenience to his school makes this problematic. (He isn't willing to take a bus elsewhere) If Oakland Academy wasn't his favorite school, we would change day care locations. During the summers, we attend Curious Kids, as our faith in CDC is almost nonexistent.

This is a little-known GEM. Two of my three boys went here (the third is still too young). The…read moreteachers are so caring and are experts at working with preschoolers. They plan wonderful daily activities as well as fun special events. The prices are super low, especially for the quality of education my children received. The student to teacher ratio is low, and each child receives individual instruction daily. Both my boys left there already reading well before kindergarten, and they cherish their memories of their preschool years.

Preschool programming here is great. They cover a variety of topics to engage students and have…read morethem learning in a fun way! Shelby Thomas

Worst daycare I've ever worked at. The teachers were nice and all loved the kids, although it was…read morehard to be happy at work with the way management treated us. I left in Dec 2022.

I hesitate to write a review because my words won't do it justice. This is a small private school…read moreaffiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It offers daycare, preschool and grades kindergarten to eighth. There are about 100 children in K-8. One classroom per grade! It feels like a family. The teachers are kind and caring. No child feels overlooked or left out. The tuition is VERY reasonable and scholarships are available. Besides core classes the students take Spanish, Bible, computers, gym, art and music. Each day begins with prayer. Every Friday the students attend chapel. New construction and expansion is planned this year (2016) as the church adds infant care to its day care services. This will also being improvements to the school such as the addition of a band room as well as locker rooms off the gym. Recently the school's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brenda Heintz, was featured on a Grand Rapids TV news broadcast. She won the WGVU Cool Teacher Award. I'll share the link here: http://video.wgvu.org/video/2365648723/

From the owner: St. Michael Lutheran School and Christ for Kids Preschool/Childcare Center is a ministry dedicated…read moreto Education with Christ at the Heart which: 1. Ensures that Christ is the foundation of the school ministry; 2. Provides enriching learning experiences; 3. Builds compassionate relationships in the classroom, the school, and the greater community; 4. Openly embraces all members of the community regardless of faith affiliation.

My child has attended KCDS for a year now (middle school) and we are thrilled! Personalized…read morelearning, caring teachers, safe environment, leadership opportunities and cross age learning all make KCDS a wonderful school. They have preschool through 8th grade and are welcoming to all students including LGBTQ, new students transferring at any grade, various cultures, etc. Highly recommend KCDS!

This school is simply amazing. Our son just started kindergarten there and it's impressive to see…read morehow he is learning. He loves his teachers and we love them for everything that they are doing. He has Spanish 4x a week, Gym 3x a week, Computers/Tech, Library, and Art. It's a STEM school that truly teaches critical thinking at every level. They also teach to the level of each child....something that most public schools cannot do. We are always greeted with a smile and staff in the school knows our child's name. They have morning care and aftercare available on the premise if you need it.

I'm a fire safety educator and visit this center every year. It is very clean and the staff is…read moregreat! I visit a lot of centers and it's nice to see a clean and well run center with happy kids.

Still holding at a 3. Although their check-in systems have improved, the daycare has become…read moresomewhat of a black hole with belongings. Each child has a basket, but don't expect your things to stay in that basked, especially if your child gets moved back and forth between rooms. We are officially out a $6 sippy cup and a $12 pair of toddler mittens (second time they disappeared), lets hope they reappear again. Still hoping one day I can raise this rating, but today is not that day.

The classes were never available. I would sign in at 6:50 to secure a spot and they were already…read moregone. Always. Maple didn't have this issue but the drive was further.

The YMCA at Portage is a great place to work out and meet new friends. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful and do a great job of keeping the place clean. The Y has lots of group exercise classes ranging from Yoga to BodyCombat, and so far all the classes I've taken were taught by great instructors. Whether it's pickle ball, tennis, basketball, weight training, cardio exercises or swimming in the 25-yard pool, the Portage Y really shines. It is very affordable, and if finances are an issue, the Y offers lots of financial assistance.

My son went here for 3 years and my younger son is starting in the fall. The director is such a joy…read moreto be around, and makes you really smile knowing your children are in good hands. She genuinely cares about each and every child entering the doors at PCCN! She knows about your life, your story, your background, and wants to bring it into the classroom. Children are respected, loved, and cherished at PCCN. The lessons are well thought out and new units bring learning fun to the children. They're outside almost daily enjoying nature's playground. Although it's on the opposite side of town for my family, we will continue to send our littles to PCCN!

This was the worst school we could have ever chosen for our then 3 and 4 year old. The teacher is…read morevery kind and genuine in person but very two faced. Talked behind people's backs like middle school and ultimately allowing an environment that hurt my child. Since our experience, we have loved his other school much more. He is 6 now and still talks about how sad this school made him.