Our family sadly only stayed in Ann Arbor for 3 months but my son settled into the discovery centre…read moreextremely well with the most fantastic staff support. We were worried, as we have moved around a lot that my son was suffering because of it, but the teachers in orange room made such an effort to give him time and attention that he loved it from day one! The rooms are self contained, as in restrooms, playgrounds etc and very well equipped and clean. They also have access to more toys/ equipment that they rotate weekly so your little one will never get bored. There is also a great room that they use for more physical fun if the weather is so bad that they can't get outside. I was so gutted when we learned we had to move again as I really hoped I'd found a preschool for the next 4 years for both my sons.

My child goes here and we couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this pre school for your kid. The…read morestaff is knowledgable and friendly. Lots of cool activities for the kids.

My son is thriving at Goddard Canton, and loves going to school everyday. The new owners are doing…read morea wonderful job with this location. The teachers in my son's classroom are so friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. They upload pictures to their app and are very organized in how they relay information about my child's daily activities. They do so many activities with his class, and I can tell it's having a huge impact on my son's development. We are very grateful for them, and in just a short time they already feel like family. The staff is professional, warm and have been very responsive to my son's needs. I highly recommend Goddard Canton.

I decided to check out this school upon the glowing reviews I heard from friends and neighbors who…read morehad their children and or grandchildren attend previous years. I went and toured the school and it appeared to be a great fit. But "all that glitters is not gold"!! The owner is nice and Admin/front desk people were always pleasant. But teachers were subpar to say the least. They were immature, unprofessional, don't know how to communicate and lacked compassion for the children. I even overheard on more than one occasion, a teacher yelling at the kids when picking up my child. Also, as a whole the school needs to communicate better when things are going on within the school. For example, whether it's announcement for picture day, spirit week, or illness has the potential to be spreading around the school. As parents we are busy heading to work,etc. and may not have the time to stop and read what's on the wall(s) of the school. In cases I mentioned above the school should be sending out emails to parents not just sheets of paper posted around the school. Because by the time a parent may have the time to slow down and read it maybe too late. All in all, this was my experience and believe there are better schools to choose from in the Plymouth-Canton area.

Daycroft is a school unlike any other…read more The Montessori philosophy is the foundation of what makes Daycroft so amazing. The kids that attend Daycroft are genuinely some of the nicest kids I've ever met. There is a huge emphasis placed on the "culture of kindness" and it shows every day. Children are treated with respect, and therefore respect one another. When behavior issues arise, children are counseled through it by their teachers, not simply punished. There is an emphasis on understanding and empathy rather than control. A HUGE reason this is possible is the faculty to student ratio. Every grade-level classroom has two full-time, certified teachers. The class sizes are nearly always 20 kids or less, so that's a 10-to-1 ratio max most of the time. When they go to specials (music, art, gym, Spanish, library, and technology), each class is split in half (half go to music and half to art, for example, then they switch) to preserve that ratio- unless the class makes more sense to have more kids (such as gym or orchestra). Daycroft is a school where everyone knows everyone by name- students know and are friends with other students at other grade levels, teachers know students' names in grades other than just the ones they teach, and specials teachers get to teach the same kids for up to nine years. The bond that is created with such a close-knit community is special. Daycroft is a family.

Our family has been at Daycroft Montessori for four years and are starting our fifth year. We…read morehighly recommend the school. We annually renew our decision to enroll at Daycroft due to the following: 1. The Montessori philosophy: mixed-age classrooms, children work uninterrupted on learning activities that they freely choose from a teacher-created set of options, children primarily learn by working hands-on with a myriad of subject-appropriate materials rather than verbal instructions from an instructor, and work plans designed for each individual child to the point that, depending upon the needs of the child, work plans can range from daily to weekly in duration. 2. Two teachers in each Daycroft classroom. This translates into a ratio of approximately one teacher for every 10 students. 3. The extraordinary religious, racial, and ethnic diversity of the children enrolled at Daycroft. For those of you reading this review who are new to the Montessori philosophy, let me explain that Montessori means disciplined choice. There is zero chaos in a Daycroft Montessori classroom. There may be a quiet hum, or happy chatter, but no chaos. From their workplan, children choose which item to address when. They are taught how to effectively focus and not interrupt other children's work. Because workplans are individualized to best fit their learning style, the children become deeply engaged. Before they move on to a new activity, the children must clean up their current activity. So, classrooms are tidy, calm, and, at the end of the day, everything is back in its place. We particularly love the diversity of the Daycroft families. Because it's so diverse, children learn experientially about the many skin tones, religions, & ethnicities. The teachers invite families in to share their rituals, foods, and experiences. Parents have the opportunity to become as involved as desired. I've volunteered in the classroom and my husband has volunteered in after-school. (There are quite a number of after-school activities for the children.) Daycroft has two locations. The Zeeb campus is K-6. Our family's experience has been at the Zeeb campus, which is where I will focus my review. The building is in excellent condition; bright, clean, and well-designed. It includes the K-6 classrooms, a robust library, media center, well-appointed art room, music room with risers and instruments, multi-purpose room (used for lunch, spanish, and after-care), kitchen, gym/auditorium, science room, sickroom, and administrative offices. All classrooms have smartboards and other types of technology (computers, etc). All children at Daycroft have Spanish twice a week and upper grades learn additional languages, and the etymology of language. Musical instruments are introduced at an early age, and increasingly sophisticated instruments are added as the children progress through the grades. There is an orchestra, choir, and band, and the children perform a concert semi-annually. Annually, in the spring, there is an all-school musical that is amazing. Every child is involved - creating the sets, singing in the chorus, and/or being on-stage. At Daycroft, children have choices appropriate to their age and abilities. All subjects are taught extensively and deeply throughout the children's time at Daycroft. For example, geometry and algebra are introduced in pre-school; each year, a child's learning of such subjects advances in sophistication. Because the children have individual workplans and uninterrupted worktime, they progress at their pace (with the teacher's encouragement and guidance, of course). What the children learn at Daycroft is far advanced from what my husband and I were taught at the same ages in our own school experiences. The administrative and teaching staff are always available to the parents. Two years ago, our daughter hit a personal "bump in the road". We spent time with her teachers and the head of school to work through this and found the experience to be very gratifying. All of us worked collaboratively to help our daughter traverse the situation successfully. From a distance, I've noted this scenario repeated successfully with other children at Daycroft. All children, at some point, will need some extra attention and the Daycroft staff has the time and commitment to provide it. From a physical perspective, children have gym three or four times per week. Plus, of course, recess. At the Zeeb campus, there are two playgrounds with age-appropriate equipment - one for lower elementary and a second for upper elementary. Zeeb has a garden, pond, and wetlands for the children to use in their curriculum. Some classrooms also include yoga daily for the children which has been a wonderful thing. Check out Daycroft Montessori - you'll be glad you did.

We have been a part of the Everbrook family for 5 years. Our daughter started in the toddler room…read moreand is wrapping up summer camp to head to kindergarten - incredibly prepared! Our son started almost a year ago and is currently in the toddler classroom. We have experienced all of the classrooms, and we are so thankful for this school. The leadership team is absolutely amazing and the heart of the school. They truly treat our children like their own and have been there for our family any time we need them. Cannot recommend this school enough!!

Our kindergartener attended the South Lyon Everbrook Academy Wondercamp this summer, and we could…read morenot have been happier with the experience! He traveled to so many fun places that I never would have had the time to take him myself. The classroom programs kept him engaged and focused on academics, helping him prepare for the upcoming school year. Most importantly, the staff are caring, supportive, welcoming, and truly go above and beyond to create the best possible environment for their kiddos. We could not have asked for a better summer experience at South Lyon Everbrook Academy. We are so grateful for the wonderful memories and experiences they provided, and we absolutely plan to return next summer!

My daughter has gone to WCA for preschool and young 5's. She loves her teachers and the rest of…read morethe school staff. Everyone is kind and friendly. The program is wonderful and I can't believe how much she has learned and grown during these 2 years. She will stay there as long as she can. She gets all the personal attention she needs and she has made great friends!

We love Washtenaw Christian Academy! This is our third year at WCA. Our children have benefited…read moregreatly from excellent teachers, small class sizes, wonderful friends, a challenging but balanced curriculum, and support for their special needs. We love that the school is preK-12, which allows our elementary aged children to interact with middle and high school students who are great Christian role models. We are excited about new initiatives at the school, including opportunities for the kids to be meaningfully involved with missions. The sports program is also well-run, challenging and fun. Go Wildcats!

Having moved to Ann Arbor from out of state last year, we faced the normal challenges of finding…read moredaycare availability. After a couple of mediocre months at a very corporate daycare, finally a spot became available for our then 18 month old at Uno Dos Tres, and the experience has been consistently and exceptionally high. From Tanara (the Director's) professionalism, to the energy and enthusiasm of all the teachers, our daughter has adored every day at Uno Dos Tres. A very safe, caring environment, where I only ever see smiles from the kids and teachers alike. Unfortunately we are now relocating out of state, and the biggest challenge for us will be trying to find a daycare anywhere near as perfect as Uno Dos Tres...

Attention Resident Physicians: We love ChildTime on Plymouth Rd! This daycare is outstanding. The…read morestaff make you feel so welcomed and I can tell they genuinely care for our son. They are always open even when there is inclement weather. I cannot tell you how many times my colleagues had to call out of work because their daycare had closed and this one just a few miles away was still open! So reliable! If you're a physician or resident physician where you don't always have a lot of control over your schedule this is exactly the type of daycare you want! On top of that, all meals, snacks, diapers, and wipes are provided by the daycare center so you save a ton of money and time. They do super cute crafts and take amazing photos all day. So much so I bought a special digital photo frame to display all of them! He is truly thriving here and we are sad we have to leave such a great care center!

Childtime is the best school around - they take personalized/excellent care of my kid; they are so…read morekind and caring for various situational changes; and, they are always open! I would not send my kid anywhere else!

I love this learning center! Ms. Moon is the absolute best and I truly appreciate the director…read moreNicole and manager Kaylee as they are always so helpful and kind. Highly recommend!

This was absolutely the best child care experience we have had till date! I cannot say enough about…read morethe extremely kind and caring staff and the facilities at this location. We had started my son off in a different day care facility and he had a tough time adjusting - he would cry every day when we dropped him off. But when he started off at Childtime, the crying bouts stopped and in fact, he refused to come back home when it was time to pick him up! He really loved the teachers, staff and the kids here. We had to unfortunately move to a different state in a few months and leaving Childtime was the hardest thing we had to do. Its been over 5 months since we moved but my son (who is 3.5 years) still talks about his old school and his classmates from Childtime. The director (Ms Becky) and assistant director (Ms Nicole) were the best. They were extremely attentive and were very open to parent's needs. The teachers - Ms. Megan, Ms. Abby, Ms. Rachel and many others were extremely loving, kind and patient. The facilities were clean, with a large play ground and several toys. There were regular updates (with pics) from the teachers, several activities that kept your child intellectually and physically stimulated. Overall, it was a well rounded curriculum that made it a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the kids. We still love Childtime and really wish we could go back there.