Our time at Ruffing was traumatizing. Our child was there for years and based on our experience and…read morenumerous conversations we had with other parents, the school did not seem interested in supporting kids with learning differences, who are neurodivergent, who have disabilities, or are experiencing mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety. Even common things like accommodating students with ADHD are not appropriately handled (one teacher told a parent her daughter needed to take ADHD meds!). Some teachers publicly shame students by writing their name on the wall if they are behind in assignments. If you have a child there, I suggest carefully considering whether you want to disclose any disabilities or mental health issues your child may have with the school, including if you have your child tested for an IEP or 504. If you do, the school might use that information against your child to unenroll them without warning. I used to sing this school's praises but now I strongly discourage families from attending.

Being part of the Ruffing family for almost 6 years now has been an absolute pleasure. Our children…read moreare thriving, and the teachers and administration truly care. When our son was home sick for a few days, our beloved teacher came over just to give him a hug since she wouldn't see him before spring break. When does that happen?! They nurture curiosity, and the love of learning. Ruffing is forever a part of our lives.

I have three children at KidsFirst. My two oldest have been there for three years, and my youngest…read morejust started. All three love going each day. My oldest is about to head to kindergarten next week and I feel completely confident that her experience with KidsFirst has greatly prepared her for school. She amazes me with all that she has learned over her time there. I didn't start my older children until 1&2 but I had to start my baby a bit earlier and I had no hesitations. She adapted to the transition to daycare with ease and I highly recommend KidsFirst. I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience throughout these past three years.

Absolutely love this place. My 2 girls are there and have been going since they were 1. The…read moreteachers are great. The leaders are great. I'm so happy i chose this place.

I had a very bad experience with Montessori daycare at Westlake…read more 1-) Nobody will listen to your complains. They live in the idea that they are the best. 2-) Repetitive complains without solution. This prove that that there is a poor level of problem solving. 3-) Non-Professional management with very poor Communication skills with parents. My daughter was bitten 3 times within one month. I tried to discuss this issue with the manager. But they claimed that this is completely normal. I disscussed this issue with my colleagues. They completely agree that this daycare is not doing good job. So I moved to another daycare. I completely with hesitant advise every parents to keep away from this daycare.

We toured this facility earlier this year. The facility & staff seemed fine until we got to the…read morecafeteria area. We could first hear the employee (younger looking woman with glasses) yelling at the kids from down the hall, something along the lines of "I SAID BE QUIET". Upon passing through, again yelling and I mean yelling at the kids (maybe 3 year olds?) I SAID EAT YOUR CHEESE ITS". The director giving us the tour said nothing. Upon passing through the baby room, another employee was slapping a baby's wrist who was crying & trying to put fingers in their mouth ( I assume was teething). That was enough for us!! I would encourage anyone considering this place to visit multiple times and go with your gut-. If they behave like that in front of you and the boss, how would they when no one is around?