Today's first Barre class at the Shaw JCC felt like giving my body a little pruning and fresh…read morewater. Autumn guided us with kindness through stretches and core work I've been needing. ‍ "I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." -- 3 John 1:2 Trying to turn this into a rhythm, not a one-time moment. Posting so I stay rooted and consistent--because both health and faith grow with care. . #AccountabilityPost #NewRoutine #BuildingHealthyRoots #OneDayAtATime #ProgressOverPerfection #SpiritAndStrength #StewardTheBody #ShawJCC #WellnessJourney #MidlifeStrong #WomenWhoMove

You have to make a 24 hour appointment for daycare! I feel that now very helpful for parents that…read moreare busy in life!

Love this school! My 4 year old attends and we couldn't be happier. I searched several area…read moreschools and really fell in love with this place. It is a true co-op. There is one classroom with an amazing and dedicated teacher, she really goes above an beyond every day. There is also one additional parent volunteer. You end up working about one day a month. A maximum of 12 children, so the ratio is great. It is a wonderful, nurturing, fabulous introduction to school and I couldn't recommend it more.

Our son went through 4 daycare/preschools. This one was by far the best. We he left this school he…read morewas far ahead academically than other kids entering kindergarten. Miss Shelley runs a tight ship and it pays off. Miss this place. :)

From the owner: Our Preschool and Daycare center offers a friendly, approachable experience for you and your child…read more We offer Full-Time Care as well as Part-Time and Drop-in Care, which is rarely offered by child care centers. We work with flexible schedules the best we can to ensure a good program match. We're open the day before and after all major holidays (except weekends), making us the perfect match for parents with varying schedules. Your child can grow with us! We offer care for ages 6 weeks - 12yrs. Your child is not a number to us. All of our teachers are highly certified professionals who truly love your child and enrich their world each with practical and skill knowledge each and every day. We believe that the parent/guardian experience is just as important - we work with parents to figure out the best learning plan for each child.

Miss Katie is the absolute best! She has helped my child learn and grow at each class for the past…read morefew months. She has such a vibrant energy and passion for working with children. We are grateful for her!

Miss Katie's is the Best! I definitely recommend you check it out. Terrific Tuesday's and…read moreSaturday's are Awesome .

First Steps Preschool is an amazing place for early education. The entire staff cares deeply for…read moreevery child they have throughout the school year. This goes way beyond "daycare" but is truly a preschool education for young children. I highly recommend talking with them and getting information if you are considering preschool for your child. Carrie the director is awesome and very easy to connect with. Check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FSPLC and website: www.first-steps-preschool.com They are located on Portage Road just up from Kmart at Ev4 Church. The facilities are up to date and very clean.

This is the best preschool you could ever send your child to it is not just a school it is a…read morefamily. I it was up to my girls they would stay here forever. I don't what I would of done with out MGP.

I am driving from Cleveland to bring my son to the infant room because no other center compares…read more They send updates and photos to my phone for every thing he does, which always brightens my day. Miss Kathy and Miss Shannon are amazing and always in a good mood. The other teachers I see in there occasionally are just as sweet and everyone is always getting along. Kristi, the director always has a different child with her, even when having to work. You can tell she really loves her job. The center also has made cute hand print artwork with my son and notes for me. It melts my heart. I love this place. The best ever for any child.

From the owner: We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School…read moreReadiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Our kid LOVES daycare. To the point where even if I was able to take him out of daycare, I don't…read morethink I could do it. I would feel I'm doing him a disservice! The teachers in the two Infant classrooms are fantastic. I have heard all sorts of horror stories from other daycare centers, and was so glad to have found one that really strives for quality. The odd time an empty food container isn't sent home or the wrong crib sheet is put into my kid's bag is irrelevant. I know my child is being taken care of, and the teachers there really love him. And I love seeing him progress with things like sign language or the noises he makes, and knowing they are helping him developmentally as well. Goddard also uses an app that allows you to get updates during the day, pictures sent to you throughout the day, and for you to send the center messages if you forgot to tell a teacher something at drop-off. Other daycare centers in the area use paper/pencil for daily reports, and provide much less information. And the pictures really help me get through my work day sometimes!

I do not recommend the Akron Goddard School for many, many reasons…read more First, my 15 month old was transitioned to an older room by himself (not in a group of peers) abruptly, with no overlap or plan in place to help him adjust to the new routines and teachers. His drop-offs got worse and worse until we removed him from the school. I later learned that there is supposed to be a written transition agreement plan signed by both the school and the parents. Second, when we made friends with other families in the same room, we learned that we were being charged $200-300 more per month for the exact same service (same number of children, same number of days/week, same room, no meals). These families were not part of any corporate or income-based discount, were not aware of being on any promotional rate, and started at the school after us, so they weren't being grandfathered into a lower rate. When we spoke to one family and asked what they paid for 3 days vs 5 days a week, they were perplexed because they had been told it was a flat rate no matter how many days they sent their child. When we tried to ask the owner why we were paying $200-300 more per month than other families, the owner would not make himself available to discuss the issue and we had to go through the director. She was kind about it but couldn't give us any explanation. When the owner finally contacted us, it was through email to tell us he would not refund our pre-paid August tuition since we left voluntarily. In the same email, he accused us of threatening the director and cced his attorney on the email. Finally, the owner lied to us during our initial tour. He told us (bragged about it, actually, which is why I remember it so clearly) that all additional activities (like soccer, dance, gymnastics for example) were free to all students because he does not want children to feel left out. This is why, he claimed, they charge a larger yearly registration fee-- to cover the additional activities. This turned out not to be true. They did charge us a larger yearly registration fee ($300) compared with other schools in the area, but we learned that any extra activities cost extra. I do not recommend the Akron Goddard School. If you are already there, I recommend asking others in your room what they pay for the same service and being very proactive with making a plan for your child to transition between rooms, because they did not look out for my child's well-being in the transition and I did not know enough at the time to insist on anything else.

My daughter has been going here since she was an infant, she's 4 1/2 years old right now. We love…read morethe staff and teachers! They are very attentive to our family's needs and wishes whether it is dietary or medical. They also keep us notified and updated on meals, nap times, bathroom, learning activities, etc their Brightwheel App, which is awesome! They also occasionally update us with pictures and videos of activities which always brings a smile to my face seeing my little one interact with the other children. Another huge plus for me is their hours! Being that they close at 630PM, it allows plenty of time after work to run any type of errand I need to before picking her up. I will add that I never or hardly ever need to but if I did I would be good! Definitely schedule a visit and see for yourself! The location is great also! Thanks Childtime!

You need a better menu, my 3 yr. granddaughter comes home everyday hungry, cause she won't eat your…read moresquash soup and black bean pasta. That menu seems a little weird for young kids.You need to get some food the kids will eat.

Having used open enrollment to get my son into this school, I must say, I am mighty impressed…read more Clean and neat, even when school is out of session and it is the exact same layout as Tappan Elementary so there is little to confuse my Autistic son as he starts school. The staff is just fabulous! Friendly and helpful! I couldn't ask for better!

Great school. I'm sad my son won't be there anymore. The principal and secretary are awesome.read more