PARENTS BEWARE - Today around 11:45 am I watched 2 hispanic women walking 2 year olds around…read moreO'Brien H2O pool. The little boy (wearing brown shorts, navy shirt and navy baseball cap) at the front of the lead rope got loose from the rope and was turning to the side when the taller hispanic woman wearing a lilac colored long sleeve T-shirt jerked the little boy so hard he started crying. Then she started yelling at him in spanish. I was horrified and will call Montessori and speak to someone.

I rarely write reviews but felt I had to mention how fantastic our experience has been at PM. This…read morewas my daughter's first experience in daycare (she began at 2.5) and I felt 100% comfortable leaving her in their care. We enrolled my daughter here when we first moved to Colorado and couldn't have been happier with the staff, teachers, and curriculum. We felt they provided her the structure she needed while offering her enrichment that simply would not have been offered anywhere else (example: to study butterfly life cycles, her teacher actually ordered live caterpillars/butterflies so the class could watch them grow). We then moved 30min away but I continued to happily drive her there every day because of how much I loved the staff at PM. If anyone is looking for the best daycare in the area, look no further that Parker Montessori.

I searched for months for a school I felt comfortable sending my 3 year old to learn and be safe…read more After visiting 7 other childcare facilities in the area, I chose this school! This was his first time being in a childcare setting and I wanted to make sure that not only did I trust that he would be cared for, but he would also be taught the fundamentals to give him a solid foundation in education. We were able to get it all at this school. My then 3 year old is now 5 and about to graduate from Kindergarten where he received one-on-one teaching and attention, which was tailored to where he is intellectually and emotionally. Now my 2 year old is there and making leaps and bounds developmentally with their curriculum and support. I will forever recommend this school, because they allow for the parents to also reinforce the strengths and improve on the student's weaknesses via homework, progress reports, and frequent updates.

My daughter went to this "school" for three years. We paid for the "advanced kindergarten" in…read moreaddition to two years of preschool. After graduating and moving into a first grade class at a Chery Creek Elementary school, we were told she needed to repeat kindergarten. Being first time parents, we didn't know what skills she was supposed to learn. Considering our child spent three years at this "school", we expected she would be advanced, when in reality, she didn't even meet grade standard. We had to spend extra time and money for a year to bring our child up to grade level so the school wouldn't hold her back. She didn't even learn the sounds of the alphabet after three years here! Once we knew she was suppose to have this skill by first grade, we taught her the sounds of the alphabet in two weeks. Still, her reading was behind the other kids and it took a full year to catch her up. After attending a graduation ceremony, we felt it would be detrimental to her self esteem if we held her back. When I told the owner, Lori and Director, Shawn, they didn't believe me. They said kids don't always show their parents what they really know. I had to demand they test her and when the owner did, she apologized because we were right. She offered to have one of their teachers work with our child, but since they couldn't get the job done in three years, we weren't wasting any more time here. We are involved parents. We attended their 5 day meetings about how Montessori teaches your children. We attended our parent/teacher conferences and when I voiced some concern over our child not being able to write her name, the teacher told me to "keep working with her". I wonder if the parents who are happy with this place are teaching their kids at home and it's not the "school" doing the teaching. After doing much research, we learned that this "school' typically didn't have the staff required by law for the number of students per adult. In addition, they clearly don't monitor the kids skill level. The education varies from class to class. Some kids are sent home with books to read, others are not. We now realize some of the "work" they gave us which we were told our child did, the teacher actually did. In particular, there was a map of North America which obviously wasn't done by our child. I found the owner, Lori and the Director, Shawn, to be unprofessional and rude (especially the owner Lori). The employees seem unhappy if you get to know them. This is more of a daycare than a school. I do not recommend sending any child here if you want them to learn the skills needed to be successful in the local public schools. They gave a good sales pitch, but they don't live up to it. I noticed Yelp removed the other poor reviews. I wonder if they'll keep ours up, which is true and we have receipts proving our child attended this "school". If you scroll to the bottom of the reviews, you'll see a gray link for '5 other reviews that are not currently recommended ' . Click the link and you can read those real reviews.

Our kids are surrounded by faithful kids and are being academically challenged. Dad and I love that…read morethe children are growing in a faith environment and experience weekly Mass! Great environment and great communication!

This is my first year in a private school environment--my son was in public school up until middle…read moreschool. We transitioned him because he needed to be challenged, held accountable, and better prepared for life and higher education. He was not getting that in our local Cherry Creek school. I can definitely say we see huge growth in our son on so many levels. I am so happy we took the leap of faith (pun intended) and sent him to Our Lady if Loreto! I wish we could have sent him here sooner.

We have sent two of our sons here for preschool. The teachers are creative and committed and so…read moreorganized! We especially appreciated their approach to gently coaching the kids through social situations. Loved that they were known and encouraged. Daily they had fun activities planned and connected everything to real-life topics, which we treasured! We have had great communication with both the teachers and the leadership. The director and assistant director are AMAZING. They are connected, concerned, and proactive. They have both been there for many years. Both of our sons have grown emotionally, socially, and intellectually through their time here! We would send another child here in a heartbeat!

My little has LOVED Waterstone Preschool! We have had a wonderful experience! The staff is engaged…read moreand very caring! Thoughtful leadership and good communication between staff and parents. I have been so impressed by the developmentally appropriate art and activities they have for the kids. Great facilities - security measures for the entrance, light filled classrooms, clean and organized rooms, halls, and bathrooms. We have also loved the before and aftercare program as it allows great flexibility and is so workable for working parents. A hidden gem!

We've had two kids at STEM over the last year and are happy with the overall experience. STEM's…read morelong daily operating hours, nutritious meals, acceptance of UPK, and limited holiday schedule are extremely convenient for working parents (and we've found that they provide one of the best daycare schedules around Castle Rock). Our children were able to develop strong, lasting relationships with a number of teachers and friends at STEM. Ms. Mya specifically has been a positive influence and constant supporter of our children.

We've had a good experience with STEM Child Care. The staff is caring and attentive. Our two boys…read morehave made great progress socially and always come home with a smile. We're grateful for the support and structure they've provided. Thank you to the team for all your hard work!

I LOVE Joyful Mission Preschool! My granddaughter attended in 2013-2015 and we fell in love with…read morethe teachers and the program. We loved that the program is faith-based and that the children learn about Jesus. I started subbing at the preschool in 2014 and then did the Lunch Bunch for two years. I'm back subbing at the school again this school year and it really is a JOY to be back working with such a wonderful staff. The classrooms are set up with so many fun activities for the children to learn and explore every day. I can't say enough about this wonderful program!

We moved to Colorado from Pennsylvania and finding the right preschool for our 3-year old was very…read moreimportant. The teachers at Joyful Mission were the perfect fit for our immature little guy who may not have been quite ready for a structured classroom. In collaboration with the staff and our work at home within weeks our little guy was on track for a successful first year of preschool. Now in May he's performing above age-level! We are grateful for a preschool that has a warm welcoming environment with teachers and staff who really care. Thank you for caring so much for our son.

Fabulous school. Full service. Family ran, competently. Very little turn over among staff says a…read morelot. Great job everyone, keep it up!

We love this school. Our daughter went to the Primrose at DTC for almost three years. We changed…read moreschools for multiple reasons and have found Maria, Lauren and the rest of the staff absolutely amazing. The care these educators have for the children is evident through their actions. The elements used to teach is amazing and relatable to my child. I often hear my child counting in Spanish while we drive home from school. Ms. Vanessa is our teacher and she is just the best. She expects the kids to act a certain way and they don't want to disappoint her because they love her so much. Overall, this Primrose is definitely up there amongst the best schools in Colorado, as well as, the best decision we have ever made for our little one. Thanks, Primrose Shadow Canyon!

My daughter has been going here for almost 2 months now and we have had a great experience. The…read morestaff is amazing and so caring for all the kids. It's been fun seeing photos of my daughter everyday and seeing all the things she has been learning and making new friends! Excited to bring our second one here when she's born.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Willowbrae Academy, Parker! Since our daughter…read morestarted, she has truly been thriving. She looks forward to going to school every day, comes home happy, and is always excited to share the new things she's learned. We've seen wonderful growth in her social skills as she's made new friends, and it's been amazing to watch her confidence and curiosity continue to blossom. The teachers and staff are caring, patient, and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I highly recommend Willowbrae Parker to parents who are looking for a caring place for their children to grow!