This is our 4th year at WPELC and we are grateful to have another 2 years yet to go. Both of our…read moredaughters love attending school. The community is very special, involved and you have the opportunity to create meaningful parent relationships. The teachers are exceptional and truly show up each day intentionally creating a space for learning, wonder and adventure. I only wish it extended to Kindergarten!

Such a great school! My kiddo attended for three years and it was the best experience. Amazing…read moreteachers grounded in social and emotional development and everything was play based. Such a supportive community as well. The school has recently moved to the Platt Park neighborhood and the new space is fantastic. The school is in a church but it is not affiliated and is not religious. I recommend WPELC to anyone I meet or know who has a small kiddo. Just the best!

Writing this a former full time employee/current on call substitute…read more.. My journey at Larks began when I was working for an early childhood substitute teaching company. Eventually the owner Bridget recruited me from the company and hired me full time. I have been in early childhood education for well over a decade now, I have seen a lot of schools: the good, the bad and the ugly! Larks Preschool is an absolute gem, both for its employees and the children attending. It is a small and intimate setting- just one classroom in an adorable one bedroom house that Bridget and her husband converted into a preschool. At most Bridget employs 3 teachers (outside of herself- so 4 total). And the max capacity is 20 children- so the ratio is a dream! And she does not hesitate to book a substitute when needed. At larger places that I have worked at, everyday we had to shift kids around or combine classes, it was stressful for the kids and the teachers. Not a thing at Larks! Also, I have loved not having to constantly stay late, deal with constantly being short staffed, or battle black out dates for my time off, or attend unpaid weekend trainings, ugh! I could go on, but back to Larks The routine is perfect for the children: consistent, well thought out and easy to follow. The layout of the house flows very well with the routine. The day is fairly short, 8am to 3:30pm, and many children only attend for a half day (leave at 12:30pm). The afternoons are quieter- such a nice way to end the day. Bridget is very rigid in her safety protocols and following licensing requirements, but I honestly very much appreciate it after some of the incidents I have witnessed at larger schools and corporate daycare centers. And you have a nice 30 minute time block for prepping for the day- the children don't arrive until 8:30am. Bridget has always been very understanding and flexible with time off with me. She has a lot of empathy around emergencies and life's upsets- not something I have come across often in a boss. There are also a lot of built in breaks. The school follows the DPS schedule and honors their snow days as well. Summer is shorter but still a good chunk of time- more than enough for a nice reset. Larks also has a wonderful SLP who visits several times a month and provides feedback to both us teachers and to parents- so helpful! It is rarely stressful at Larks and just makes for a really fun day- a breath of fresh air especially of you have been in the ECE game for a while. It is Reggio based and is a mixed age group (2.5 to 6 years). Bridget is a big advocate for play based learning, allowing children the opportunity to teach each other and she really emphasizes the importance of language and speech development- I have learned so much from her and my time at Larks. Her experience shows in how well her school functions. A lot of places I have worked I felt like I was much more reactive in my teaching and "putting out fires" all day, so to speak. At Larks, I have learned more preventative strategies and just to slow down and be much more intentional in my interactions. I cannot emphasize how grateful I am for how much I have learned at Larks. I have shared this with Bridget, but she and her school renewed my love for teaching and early childhood development. I was on the edge of completely burning out and considering a drastic career change when I started working at Larks and am truly forever grateful. Again, such a gem! And the families that attend are wonderful and it is in such a great neighborhood- really nice place to go on walks for your lunch break! And younger siblings usually end up attending which is so fun to see. Families often keep in touch for years afterward and reach out to Bridget for feedback and for advisement in their child rearing and school selections, it is very sweet. It is a beautiful place! 10/10 would highly recommend! A great place to start your career in ECE as Bridget, Rachel and Kim are all highly experienced- wish I would have found it much sooner! But also a wonderful place to go if you are just burnt out/underpaid and wanting to rediscover the joys in teaching young children.

Would give zero stars if possible. This school's style of fitting children into boxes is harmful…read more(especially for young boys). Had to transfer our son who is flourishing elsewhere.

I worked here from 2017-2021 then moved across the states. This center is truly amazing, they fully…read morecare about everyone and I loved every minute of being involved with the Pre-K program, school age program and senior program. If I ever move back to Denver I would definitely volunteer at this place I once called home

Yes! My friends and I saw a post on FB that they were having an "I don't want to cook night" and we…read morewere intrigued. $5 for Spaghetti Dinner, a chance to meet new neighbors - a new adventure awaits. We had no idea what to expect. I called the night before to be sure we did not need to make a reservation and talked to Martha who was warm and welcoming - she said come on down! We arrived at 5PM and were greeted by a lovely young lady - 94 years old and teaching 2 exercise classes there a week. We gave her our money and got a ticket to turn into the cook. We went into the community room and there were 4 round and 1 large rectangular tables covered in multicolored table cloths and gold vases with brightly colored plastic flowers. The tables were set with cutlery and place mats and some "Golden Oldies" playing in the background. It was open seating and the 4 of us met quite the characters! Lily was celebrating her 81st birthday and was full of energy - joking with everyone and greeting you like an old friend. What struck me was everyone was laughing and enjoying some good, old-fashioned conversation. The meal was a thicker spaghetti noodle, a good side of salad and a slice of watermelon. In addition, strawberry shortcake - served by Lily - for dessert - a deal at 5 bucks! Wine was extra for a donation to the center - they were serving a red Yellowtail. The dinners are served the 3rd Thursday of every month - next up? Pizza night! You can count on us being there again to mingle with the generations and have a good laugh. Other services they offer: Senior Programs, Preschool and other Kid's Programs, Wellness Clinic, Yoga, Zumba and Tae Kwon Do classes. Something for everyone!

St. John's has been a truly exceptional place for our children, who have been part of the school…read morecommunity since they were just 18 months old. Under the nurturing and inspiring guidance of Mrs. Mari Koester and Mrs. Sarah Perez, we've had the joy of watching our boys grow not only academically, but also socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Their reading and math skills have exceeded our expectations, but just as importantly, they've developed confidence, compassion, and a genuine love of learning. Entrusting your child's education is one of the most important decisions a parent can make--and for our family, there is simply no other place we would consider. You can tell that the entire staff, including the principal, Dr. Barnard, genuinely cares and wants your child to succeed. St. John's offers a truly holistic approach that honors the whole child, and we're deeply grateful to be part of such a thoughtful and enriching environment!

By far the best value in education in Denver. A great community, small classes, excellent teachers.read more

Incredibly positive and focused on children development across every important growth milestone.read more

This little school is a hidden gem in the middle of a residential block on Detroit street in Cherry…read moreCreek North. They have toddler, primary and extended primary (kindergarten) programs. Class sizes are small and often have 2 teachers, so children receive individual attention in addition to their group activities. My husband and I are thrilled with this school. More importantly, our daughter loves it. Today she was teary eyed on the way home and told me that leaving school makes her sad. She has wonderful teachers and a classroom full of nice children with wich to interact. If you are looking for a Montessori school for your child please put this one on your list.

Through two kids and lots of moves we've had experience with 5 different preschools and Fisher ELC…read moreis head and shoulders above the rest - if you have the good fortune to get in do not hesitate. To a person everyone there is warm and kind and the curriculum is excellent and extremely well thought out. Communication is terrific and they make things easy on parents as well (flexible drop off / pick up times, lunch and snack included, they even keep and wash the kids' water bottles for them). My only regret is that we will only have one year at Fisher!

This is honestly one of the best preschools in a 1000 miles. The cariculum is outstanding. My…read moreonly complaint is there is always a charity drive and some of the teachers in Moon Bears are way too picky and demanding. I have to get a doctors note for everything. I swear they have redefined the term "red tape."

Incredible school and community. Our kids are both thriving! Our younger son is in his second year…read moreof the toddler program and our oldest is in his last year of primary. They both love school and we couldn't be happier with the teachers, administration, families, and overall experience! Such a special place.

We love MSWP. Our son has attended the primary program for two years. He loves his teachers and…read morefeels like they genuinely care about him. We have watched him grow academically and socially. The school's leadership is communicative and consistently making improvements to school's facilities and programs.

We love the owner and director and many of the teachers have worked there for decades which says a…read morelot about how things are run. Super loving, comfy feeling in the classrooms and tons of outdoor space too. Wonderful place with wonderful people!

Our toddler has been going to Iliff's daycare program for 4 months now. It's such a warm…read moreenvironment with experienced caregivers and teachers. It seems like all the staff in the school know her by name. Even on fussier days, her teachers are always so loving and attentive (and competent) and it's not long before she's engaged in an activity or playing nicely with her new friends. I feel so secure about having her there during the day- and I couldn't say that about a lot of other places.

Both of our kids have had a a wonderful experience at Crestmoor. We love the teachers and they have…read moreloved our kids like their own. Highly recommend Crestmoor Learning Center!

Our son has been at Crestmoor since he was a year old when we started him there part-time and the…read moreowners/director helped us transition him to full time. He has been there 3 years and loves it! Crestmoor is run by a very loving and attentive mother/daughter team with the help of their dedicated director who's way with kids is phenominal! The teachers/group leaders we have had (as our son has graduated up to each classroom) have been nurturing, caring, fun, patient, and experienced. It shows when our son comes home with artwork, numbers/letters practices, projects and is often singing songs he learned, some even in Spanish. He was counting to 100 in his 2's and at 3 has been writing Mom and Dad and even part of his name! Crestmoor is not just a daycare it's a home away from home!

Our daughter has thrived at Goddard. She often comes home displaying a variety of social and…read moredevelopmentally appropriate skills that she learned while there, and seems to thoroughly enjoy being there! Goddard offers lots of fun activities for the kids including various Spanish and Mandarin lessons, drum lessons, yoga, and fun guest visits from folks like Ms Elsa and The Mad Scientist! We also know that she is safe when she is there, and that when/if an illness outbreak happens, we are appropriately notified. Highly recommend!

I honestly can not say enough wonderful things about The Goddard School. From day one, our 2 year…read moreold daughter has been thrilled to go to school. She gets bummed on the weekends when she doesn't get to go to school! I am amazed by how much she has learned in 2 short months. She knows more than alot of 4 year olds I know! The teachers are so kind and patient, and have endless fun and educational projects for the kids. I love the progress reports we receive daily, along with multiple pictures of our child everyday! I could not be happier with our experience at Goddard and would highly recommend!