CCM has allowed my daughter to grow, thrive and blossom at her own pace through positive…read moremotivation, hard work, and creating an environment which embraces independence. She started at this location at 3.5 years old, this year is her very last year (kindergarten). During this time she has learned about grammar, mathematics, kindness, respect, how to ask for help, how to offer help, reading, phonetic spelling, telling time and so much more! I write this review as a very proud momma. She wouldn't be where she is today, academically, intellectually, and socially if it wasn't for the hard working and dedicated teachers at Children's Choice. This school is the best thing that could have happened for our family.

Not professional communication, nor consistent policy. I am sure my review will receive a retort in…read moredefense of their practices, rather than graceful consideration and indication this business (not school) is run poorly. My son was first ready for enrollment months ago (with indication of refundable deposit) -- his enrollment was botched and switched among multiple locations. I told the company I wanted my son to choose the school (with FULL confirmation from the owner a deposit would be refundable if he did not like the school and instructors). Aside from my own intuition to not enroll him, I went ahead. Days-prior, we experienced a COVID scare and I disenrolled him. Upon resurgence of COVID (and upon my son's request), I disenrolled him after giving it a few days. We received a total of less than one week of instruction for $750. Tell me if you think this sounds ethical. Not only have other parents discussed similar issues with this school, but staff has as well. I would not recommend this school for anyone interested in a true Montessori school interested in community and consistent with policy.

The teachers, support staff and administrators are WONDERFUL. It is a different level of attention…read moreand care than I have ever experienced in my 14 years of being a parents of 3! I love the Montessori principles, but this school is truly special. 2 of my children have gone there. Both kids have completely different personalities, and yet they both flourished there!

From the owner: Come visit our multi-age classrooms where children work together as a community, caring for each…read moreother and the environment. We believe that children learn best when they explore and discover on their own, constructing their knowledge through hands-on experiences and problem solving.

This location was my daughter's first school experience. Here she learned how to take care of her…read moreself and her environment. She attended this school at age 2 and left shortly before her 4th birthday. During that time she learned how to use a toilet, button and zip her clothes, crack and peel eggs, and how to interact with other children her age and older. She loved going to school in the morning! They were very supportive of her independence and strength. I spent most of my days hearing, "No momma, I do it!" They allowed her to thrive and build on the confidence within herself. She was able to work without being interrupted which allowed her to concentrate for long periods of time on any task that was put in front of her. These teachers worked so hard to lay the foundation for a strong and thoughtful young lady. My heart is full and my experience here is something that I hope every family has the pleasure of enjoying.

Both of my sons attended those school run by Carla, and for the first year everything seemed ok,…read moreuntil my boys were moved to this 5th street location in Springfield, OR where the teachers treated me like subhuman... the reason for this treatment I was told was because I picked the boys up a little early on day and the next time I came to the school, the director Sara, was very rude to me because the boys mother who is close friends with one of the teachers had called and complained and so she was negative right off the bat and insisted that I wait outside the building, I chose not to respond to her blatant diaper spect and went outside, when I can back in after waiting 14 min, she asked me if I had read the parents handbook and I told her I had, she then shoved a highlighted copy of the handbook in my face with my youngest son right next to her, demanding I take it before she would release my son. I have never been treated so badly by a teacher in my life... there is no excuse for Sara the director of this location to have treated me like that. In short, it was just this 5th street location that I had these issues with, and it ALL stemmed from April Kays biased opinions being unprofessionally gossiped to Sara the director, which influenced her reactions and decisions in this matter... even worse is that I called Carla the director about these transgressions and she did absolutely nothing about it, stating that she didn't think her teachers were sharing personal info about parents between each other and that in NO way effected Sara's reaction.... it's no coincidence that before being moved to this location where April Kay works, there wasn't ANY problems with me, in fact I took time and money out of my pocket to volunteer at their 10th street location to upgrade the play pits with more pea gravel. I thought Carla would be a smarter and a more compassionate owner, she has proved to me that she is not willing to address this in a way that questions her employees personal and social ties outside of the workplace and how that might effect the decision making process. I will be trying my hardest to get my son out of her schools, I would NOT recommend these schools to Anyone, your kids deserve way better than her "schools" offer. PS. her schools are basically old trailer homes converted into a school.... not the safest environment for kids.

I've known Stacy since 1995, and I trust her with my children as much - if not more - than I trust…read moremy own family. In the two years my sons have been with her, their social skills, creativity, and knowledge have blossomed in ways that anonymous, big-name childcare centers never would have been able to foster. My five-year-old loves reading and my three-year-old can name plants and insects I didn't know existed. They know the water cycle, the life cycle of frogs, and how tomatoes grow, all because of time spent with Stacy and her skilled, excellent staff. They play outside, learn how to tumble, use sign language with their pre-verbal "school" mates, and care for animals in a safe, loving home. I'm moving to Portland; if I could bring Stacy with me as my nanny, I would. I don't know how I'm going to find anyone even half as amazing as she has been.

From the owner: About us: -We are a…read moreState Certified, In-home childcare, established in 2008 -We're open Monday thru Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm (we are closed on major holidays and two weeks a year) -We offer care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old (depending on space), Regardless of creed, race, religion, special needs, or anything else that makes us "different" ;) -We keep a clean and safe environment for the children, and have plenty of space to play! We have a large fenced in yard and small covered play area for rainy days. We are also close to a several great parks! -We are located off Maxwell Rd just before Hwy 99 and a quick drive to Royal/Barger areas, Hwy 99, Prairie Rd, Beltine, and NW Expressway. -We serve healthy and mostly organic and vegetarian meals, and can accommodate any diet needs. -We offer a structured preschool experience with all the comforts of home.

I couldn't recommend this school enough- not only did my child grow his social skills & emotional…read morereasoning, he was encouraged to develop at his own pace and became an avid reader by age 4. Kelsey is sensitive & conscious, and makes sure to include diverse curriculum and conversations (age appropriate of course) about cultural, physical, and socio-economical differences. She trusts the natural intuition of kids, and embraces their curiosity- even when getting into the "tough" territory. I always had complete faith in her to answer my precocious kid's surprise questions, that at times have caught me off guard, and we as a family learned many lessons from Kelsey's cool, calm, and kind way of approaching the world. My son is now almost 8 years old, and he consistently looks back at this time with Kelsey as some of his favorite memories.

This home based preschool is a beautiful blend of Montessori and Waldorf curriculum. Teacher…read moreKelsey's approach is gentle, holistic, and supportive, and she is well-organized with parent communication and calendars/administrative pieces. The environment she has created fosters curiosity, creativity, imagination, problem-solving, engineering, and overall confidence building. Additionally, she connects with other educators for supplemental opportunities such as yoga and music. Teacher Kelsey invests in continued education and training, as well as a variety of certifications for the school. Our family was enrolled for two years with Little Stompers and feel deeply grateful to have found such a wonderful school and teacher!