Choosing the right preschool for your family can be overwhelming, and a very personal preference…read more If you are looking for a small community feel, Mayfair is a great preschool option. It is a co-operative, so every family is a member of the school and has a vote on how the preschool operates, and well as the opportunity to attend their child's class as a volunteer! The families who look for cooperative preschool want to give their time and efforts to create a close knit school environment. Our children loved their time at Mayfair, and I was really happy with the sweet family-like environment. The parent board made decisions that were in the best interest of both families and school. The teacher was top notch, she really cares about child development and the kids adore her!

Mayfair Co-op Preschool has been a wonderful experience for my kids. The teacher and assistant…read moreteacher are so kind, engaging, and supportive of different learning styles. The classroom and learning environment is set up for all kids to feel comfortable, loved, make great friends, and learn at an age appropriate pace. I love that parents get to participate in the classroom and communication between parents and the school is very open so i knew what was going on day to day. I feel like my kids have been set up for success in kindergarten because they went to Mayfair. I would absolutely recommend this preschool to anyone.

Walnut Lake Preschool and Developmental Kindergarten is an incredible school with a great staff…read more They know and understand children. They give an individualized education for each child. My child went there. I never dreamed that my child would have developed so well. They also have great parent support and a monthly meeting about parenting topics open to the public. I can say they are awesome!

From the owner: Walnut Lake Preschool and Developmental Kindergarten is an early intervention, therapeutic school…read morethat helps children who have developmental, emotional and social delays. Our team of specialists work with students and families until the student is ready to transition back to their regular school program. We are the only school in the state of Michigan that has a clinician in the classroom to help the student gain coping skills. Please call us for more information.

Even though our son doesn't qualify for Montessori due to some developmental delays, Karen was so…read morekind to still spend time with us showing us the place and then help us research for a more fitted place for our son. She is very kind and caring and this shows because it wasn't in her interest to help us. We are very grateful for you Karen!!

I remember the first day where Karen Lumsden invited us over after school to see if the per-scool…read morewould be a good fit for our daughter. We were searching around and weren't sure where to enroll her. She walked us around various classrooms/activity areas/yard etc. while one of the instructors interacted with our daughter. We really loved it and we got the feeling they really cared and knew what they were talking about. Lot of places may say they do Montessori, but do they? It was a plus to be super close to the school. I also think for the quality education and life skills our daughter gets, price is more than fair. We already see positive changes in our daughter. She is more curious and she loves going to school. She has also less reliant on her teddy than before. I give them 10/10 as we are very satisfied with them. Recommending them to another parent is not hard for me.

I have 2 children at Lakes Area Montessori…read more It is a great experience for the kids. They have learned a lot from the teachers and the staff. The staff really cares for the children. The children not only learn basic schoolwork, but they also excel in working in groups, being kind to others, cleaning up after themselves, etiquette, motor skills, music, other languages, and much more.

Just an avg Montessori poorly managed .. I checked it out recently and was not impressed.read more

My daughter has been going to Premiere Preschool for 2 years now. I wouldn't send her anywhere…read moreelse. The teachers and staff are fantastic, and my kids love going to school! Even my 2 year old brings a backpack and hangs it next to her sisters backpack - she can't wait to be a Premiere Preschooler! Ms. Kathy, Ms. Theresa, Ms. Terri, Ms. Mindy & Ms. Sharon are all so sweet.

The amount of pre-K education my son has had in just the first few weeks at Premiere Preschool is…read moreoutstanding. Every school day he awakes with excitement! I can't believe how far he has already progressed socially and mentally. I'm confident he will be more than prepared for kindergarten next year. I highly recommend premiere preschool

On August 7th around 12:45 PM, our son fell near the slide at school. Staff noted it wasn't serious…read moreand let him continue his day. That evening, he was in severe pain, and we took him to the ER. Thankfully no fracture, but he is still in pain days later. What's most disappointing is the lack of empathy and compassion shown afterward. Instead of proactive care and follow-up, the response felt dismissive and indifferent. Parents trust schools to not only ensure safety, but also to treat children with genuine concern when accidents happen. Sadly, that trust was broken in this case.

The MMC is a special place with caring people. I am so blessed to have went there my whole…read morechildhood up through the sixth grade.

We decided to bring our son here after he hated another nearby daycare. As soon as he started at…read morelearning rainbow it was a whole different story. He was so excited to go every morning. They do a great job of mixing play with learning. It's also "family" vibe. It makes a huge difference when you're not worried about how your child is at daycare all day. We couldn't be happier!

Learning Rainbow Preschool is a program of quality with adventures in learning. The staff provide…read moreexcellent care, guidance, and genuine regard for each child. They have made a sufficient impact in my child's life as well as mine. I feel safe leaving my child in their care each day. I look forward to listening to my child share all of his new adventures each day as he happily tells me. If you are looking for loving, caring, educational and safe environment for your child, I suggest calling to arrange a time with one of the staff members. You will be impressed.

Teddy Bears Playhouse is a home away from home for my children. All 3 of my kids attend here and…read morehave been so loved and cared for. I can't say enough about this school. The Mother Goose teaching method has really helped my kids flourish and be prepared for Junior Kindergarten. Most of all from the Director to the teachers each one cares for my kids like they are their own. Shot out to Mrs. George who is able to teach and work with different dynamics. My daughter beats to her own drum and Mrs. George didn't try to change that about her. She let her shine when she needed to and be apart of the class when she needed to. Love everything about TBPH!

We recently moved to the area and after having a negative experience in another local daycare, we…read moretoured and started at the new Teddybear Playhouse on the traffic circle/round about. I'm not sure why the previous post states that staffers are not allowed to talk to parents because I can't shut up and probably spend about 10 minutes each morning talking to both my kids teachers and find myself running late for work. Twice I have odd work hours and stopped in to see my kids on my lunch, spending at least 30 minutes there and find the whole staff to be very friendly and know me and my husband by name. My kids are greeted each morning with a smile. I love this place and feel confident that my children are getting care in a loving and nurturing environment! It may not have all the bells and whistles, but I am most concerned about the relationships and care they are giving. My daughter is well taken care of in the infant room, rocked to sleep at each nap, and given a lot of attention. She is feed exactly how I have asked and her diapers are always changed. I always see the care givers in this room on the floor playing and talking with the babies, they do not just manage the babies, but interact with them. My son comes home happy each day and tells me all about the fun stuff they did in his preK class. I love all the special projects they bring in for his class and tons of art projects. He is a smart kid and comes home each day with something new he has learned. I know at the facility is newer and many of the caregivers have been there since it opened, but when I toured the other, older one, down the street, some staff had been there for 8-15 years. Before moving, we were with a home daycare for 5 years and I was used to my kids being in a very small group setting with a ton of individual care. I was nervous about coming to a center, but I am so happy with this facility and look forward to being here for years to come.

Goddard Novi (13 mile & M-5) has been a wonderful school. My son loves his teachers and has not…read morecried at drop off or pick up (8 months experience with this location). The facilities are newly constructed, clean and well maintained. The school has a great cleaning procedure. Staff is caring and supportive, they take our concerns as parents and offer help when needed. The owners are on site daily and very engaged with the kids and parents. The app is nice for daily photos of your child.

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Novi (13 Mile and M-5), we're more than just a daycare. The…read moreGoddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

As a mother, one of the hardest things I had to do after giving birth, after being the only person…read morethere for my daughter day-in and day-out, after creating this unbreakable bond with the cutest tiny human, was returning to work. I had overwhelming feelings of anxiety and guilt, because, as a mother, the last thing you would want to do is trust your perfect tiny human with strangers. Ms. Ebonee, Ms. Mari, and Ms. Sara F may not know it, but they helped me step by step to work through my anxiety and guilt. Every morning I was greeted with smiles, by the staff. At first, it was rough on both my daughter and I during drop off, but as time went on, she would smile and as Ms. Ebonee calls it, dog whistle when we arrived at school. Every day at pick up, I get details on how my baby's day went, and what her teachers were working on with her throughout the day. My daughter was slowly becoming more comfortable with her teachers and was able to open up more at school. This helped me be at ease. Sure, there are still times when I have mom guilt take over, and I pick my daughter up early from school to spend a little extra time with her. But, I trust her teachers and the care they have provided for my daughter has been outstanding. Gilden Wood's Commerce is safe, reliable, and the hours work well for me. Another thing that I love about this school is that there is an app and they provide, in real time, updates on meals, naps, diaper changing, and they even send pictures and videos of my little one doing different activities. You can also send messages to the teachers and they are able to respond. There are also cameras in the classrooms and in the infant napping area, so I can check in at any time. I appreciate everyone who has been apart of providing care for my daughter this entire time, thank you!

It has been more than a couple of months since I removed my son from this daycare center, so I have…read moretaken a significant amount of time to gather my thoughts and concerns to write this review. When seeking a center for my 2-year old son I made a point to read the reviews for each center I considered. For that reason, I wanted to make sure that I wrote a clear review of my family's experience at this daycare center. First, let me begin with strongly cautioning any black families from trusting your little ones in their care. I say this because the last straw that caused me to remove my son was him being blatantly discriminated against and profiled by the teacher and I feel like the center staff as well. The first red flags were the teachers changing almost daily. My son had attended the daycare center for three weeks before I met his lead teacher. Then she was out for months due to a medical leave. My son only attended the center for 6 months and this was his first daycare center experience. Within the first 3 months he was hurt on the playground 3 times. After about the first month or two, I begin to receive behavioral incident notices at least twice per week and he only attended the center 3 days per week. At times they would call me to tell me about his behavior but neglect to mention to me that he had gotten hurt physically. These 'ouchies' were not simply scratches or scrapes that kids get all the time. Twice it was a split fingernail and then a busted limp. It happened so often that I made a point to do my best to pick him up before his teachers left for the day. I begin to feel this way because when I would pick him up he would be with other teachers that seemed really young and inexperienced. That brings me to another major issue - they were so short staffed at times that they would message parents on the morning of saying that they were shorthanded and were seeking volunteers to keep their child at home for the day. Then that escalated to messages/notifications on Fridays stating that specific classrooms would be closed on specific days due to their lack of staff. I met with the Director - Liz and her assistant Tori to establish a behavioral plan for my son. During that meeting, I expressed my concern that it seemed as if they were holding my 2-year-old to a higher standard than even their staff. I was told that they would make sure that the forgetting to notify me that he had gotten hurt would stop. Liz also assured me that he would not transition to a new class without notifying me. Within two weeks that is exactly what happened, also within a week of that meeting - Liz announced that she was leaving the center. Shortly after that we received a notice that both of his original teachers would no longer be working there. The notice came as a huge surprise. One day, I arrived to drop him off and was told that he would be visiting a different class. Next day they just moved him to the next class. In the meantime, when I would drop him off the teacher of the new class would call them to say that she was over ratio. This was of course concerning to me, so I waited until they adjusted the number of students before I left. On the last day, I brought him in and stayed for about 15 minutes to observe him in class and also speak with the teacher. She told me that he was a good boy and that most of the time his behavior was related to him defending his friends. When I got there I was given two incident reports - one due to his behavior and the other because he had fallen and gotten hurt the day before. Of course, this was frustrating. Then I read the behavioral incident. The teacher had written very disturbing things about my 2-year-old son. This was very hurtful and extremely contradictory to what we discussed in person. I told the regional director what happened. She apologized and told me that they would address the report with the teacher and agreed that the teacher should not have written the report in that manner. She also told me that they were in the process of onboarding a more experienced& appropriate teacher. I removed my son that following week. I just could not trust that he was not being mistreated. Parents, don't be fooled by the very nice facility. This center is not a stable, organized center that will be safe for your little ones.