Three of my children have gone here as far back as 16 years ago and as recently as the past 3…read moreyears. My children are happy and at peace when I pick them up from school everyday. They never complain on a Monday or any other day about attending. They have grown academically in the most exceptional way. My 5 year old who has struggled with reading has been loved, supported and encouraged right where he is in his progress. All my children have been valued and grown emotionally and matured socially. My husband is hispanic and we have been extremely impressed by the attention given to learning and experiencing other countries and cultures. They have learned more Spanish in kindergarten at NAM and had more fun with it then they ever have at home. I am forever grateful to this school for nurturing my children at this crucial age.

I love Montessori principle and education system but this is not it. School management is very…read morestrict and not open minded. It's just not a fun, caring, welcoming environment for a 3 year old. My daughter really struggled to adjust and they handled the whole situation very very poorly. I would advise to avoid this place for youger kids. Preschool should not be about strict discipline, kids should be able to have a good time as they learn. There are so many cons we experienced in just few months but here are few- There is close to no diversity between students or staff. No pictures or updates on child throughout the day or even week you get class update email on Fridays (one pager with 2-3 pics total) Masks were required for all kids '21-'22 school year while most preschools and daycares were flexible. No food options provided. Very hectic pickup/drop off with a line up taking up to 20mins each time. Parents not allowed inside. They make child sit in principal office and not take part in activity/playground if he/she doesn't comply (time out or punishment is not Montessori philosophy) Most reviews and word of mouth in the area speaks to itself for this school (I had heard rigid, too strict, not flexible, not diverse but I still took the chance due to proximity and being the only Montessori within 10mile radius). I would highly encourage to research and look others in area. It is not a good Montessori environment. This is not Montessori..

Stonybrook ELC is one of the two best preschools in Gahanna. It offers small class sizes and two…read moreteachers for each class. The director of the school, Becky Kidwell, is very sweet and accomidating. She often stops in the classrooms to get to know the chlidren and their families. The staff is very warm and is devoted to helping prepare the children for school. The curriculum has an academic focus and the children learn to write their names, bring items from home to share for each letter of the alphabet, enjoy singing with the music teacher once a week and benefit from a very nice outdoor playground and an inside gym room with equipment, parachuttes, balls, and scooters. The school does not do field trips, which differentiates it from the other local preschool at St. Luke's. Like all schools, some teachers in this school are favored over others, and the teacher responsible for the 5-year-old preschool class is one of the best teachers I've ever met. She is warm, keeps her kids in line, ensures they are ready for kindergarten, and truly cares about the welfare of the children. The school offers two-day, three-day, and 5-day programs and all of its classes are half day (9-11:30 or 12:30-3). The rates are very affordable. Registration for the following year opens to the public opens in February every year and some years, spots in the school fill up quickly-especially for the morning programs. On registration day, parents often line up at 6am. While the school was founded by and is housed at Stonybrook United Methodist Church, they do not teach religion in the classes and the preschool is a seperate entity from the church. The school hosts a Halloween Parade of Costumes, a Thanksgiving Feast, Valentine's Day and Christmas parties, which all classes participate in. My only complaint with the school is that it does not offer curb-side check in for children. This is a minor detail but, for me, it meant that I had to park my van and lug my 3-year-old and her 1-year-old twin sisters in and out of the crowded hallways with all the other parents for pick ups and drop offs-no easy feat. Our experience with this preschool for all three of my children has been excellent.

My youngest child attends this preschool and she absolutely LOVES it! The teachers are so warm and…read morecaring towards their students and they challenge the students' abilities to prepare them for Kindergarten. They get the kids singing, dancing, playing, and learning. I was amazed at how much my child learned her first week! 100% reccomend this preschool to anyone looking!

We've been at the Nest for two years. There are wonderful teachers and we had a great experience…read morewith preschool and pre-k!

The Nest School Muirfield has been so wonderful for our family! Every teacher we've had has been…read morekind, caring, and nurturing. My kids genuinely look forward to going to school everyday! Highly recommend if you're looking for quality childcare where your child can learn, grow, and most importantly be safe.

I just saw the most heartwarming thing when I dropped my son off in the 4s class today. The teacher…read morewas sitting in the "cozy corner" helping a little guy calm himself down. She was so gentle with him. The classmates were all happy and playing in other areas in their stations. I work in mental health, and this shows me that when a child is struggling here, this school doesn't make a spectacle or shame them. Learning to calm down and regulate is totally normalized. This makes my mama heart so happy. Dropping off your kids to be with other people all day isn't easy, but seeing this loving kindness and support at KLC makes me feel really confident in my decision to have my kids here.

We are so grateful to have a spot at Kids Learn & Care. The owner, Tara, is always welcoming,…read moreavailable for questions, and invested in how our family is doing. Heather, the director, is amazing with communication and ensuring the safety and support of our child's education. The teachers are the best. My toddler comes home exhausted but happy. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate and engaging. My 2 year old can count to 20! So glad we chose this center and would recommend to anyone.

Best Childcare in town! Its small, very individualized for…read moreyour child, professional staff, great programing with a Christian environment. My grandkids were happy, healthy and prepared for school. They recently changed their name from Olentangy Church Child Care, to Just North Christian Childcare. Just the Right Place for you!

My son has been going to OCCCC since February and we absolutely love it! It's small so the classes…read moreare small and I don't ever worry that he may get lost in the shuffle. The teachers are amazing and so sweet and they're great with the kids. I was so nervous to put him in child care but they made me feel super comfortable and I have no worries when I drop him off each day. It's such a relief to know he is safe and well taken care of while I am working.

We were charged a registration fee $100, full field trip fee $375. During the second or third week…read morethe place got infested with lice... When I asked for a two week off to keep from the spread I was told I still had to pay. Also, when I chose to pull her out of daycare due to the infestation going on I was denied a field trip reimbursement. I will not be recommending this daycare in the future.

We started our first daughter at Brooksedge at 4 months old, after visiting several different…read moredaycares. She started in the youngest room and moved up to the next room just before we moved to Montreal, QC. After 3 1/2 years in Canada, we returned to Columbus and I contacted Brooksedge again - as well as reviewed several other locations again, in order to see how Brooksedge compared now to other daycares in the area. This time we were looking at taking two girls to the center, a 2yo and a 4yo. I was excited to hear that the center's Director, Amy, was still in charge. She is there nearly everyday when I arrive to drop the girls off and many days when I'm leaving too! The kids all seem to know her and she is obviously very involved in the daily routines. Their pricing includes a morning snack/breakfast around 8:00/8:30AM, lunch, and afternoon snack. For the littler ones, the tuition also includes wipes! I visited a Goddard School nearby and was shocked that their standard tuition didn't include lunch - I would've been packing one for each kid everyday, but paying the same price as Brooksedge. The center is tucked in-between a small strip of shops and a residential neighborhood. I don't think the exterior is incredibly impressive, but the interior is fantastic! The classrooms are open and colorful. They have floor to ceiling windows in most rooms to let in lots of light, and they cover them with curtains at naptime. The back hallway of the center is painted with a beautiful ocean mural. Everything is always clean, but without feeling sterile. I'm finding that the girls are trying and loving new foods, improving their writing and communication skills and having a LOT of fun. Honestly, I don't think they'd have as much fun if they were home with me all day! I always said that I wanted to find a place that was what I would do if I started a daycare and they've exceeded all of my expectations both times our kids have been enrolled. In fact, I'm learning from them too! They're a true partner in raising our kids. I don't worry that I'm away from my girls while I work. Brooksedge is doing a great job teaching them other valuable lessons during their time away from me about peer socialization, respect and trust in other adults as authority figures, and independence. Also, I find that our girls try new things (like new food) that they wouldn't try with me. Some mornings when I drop them off, the oldest tells me to "hurry up and go to work" because they are busy at "school" now. Many of the teachers have been with the school for several years - we saw some familiar faces when we returned. The teachers are fantastic! And let's be honest, they've assisted in raising a LOT more children then I'll ever raise on my own. They have some great tips for common challenges at each age level and by partnering with them, I'm learning to be a more efficient and effective parent. Parents pay a staggering amount for daycare, but with a center this great, I feel like I should be paying more.

We are so thankful for Enchanted Care! My son did kindergarten here with Ms. Bull (FANTASTIC…read moreTEACHER) and he learned so much. Now he is in K-Enrichment and has continued learning, coming home excited to tell us what he learned that day with Ms. Kylie. Our daughter started here as an infant, and that room is the best infant room in powell. Ms. Jenn was absolutely a rock star with our daughter. She is now in toddler 2 room, and she loves it! Highly recommend this school. Also, their Summer Program is SO FUN for the kids! Amber, the principal is so good with the kids. Communication is good as well.

My grand daughter goes here and I was thoroughly impressed when I arrived to pick her up early…read moreyesterday. The place is just adorable and super clean and the workers are so nice and polite! All the kids were smiling and happy! Top notch!

We selected Enchanted Care Learning Center based on recommendations from our family. It was a…read morefantastic decision. Both of our sons have thrived in the environment. The teachers and administrators care about their students and the curriculum is fun and age appropriate. We appreciate the level of communication we receive (daily reports of what the kids were up to, along with photos from the day), which allow us to engage in conversations with our kids when they say they "don't remember" what they did that day. We started each of our sons in intermediate class (age 3-4) and both have developed new skills, made new friends, and grown so much thanks to their teachers. We were also thrilled to learn that many of our neighbors send their kids to ECLC as well, so our boys are both entering elementary school with friends they've known for a few years.