Homeless judge had a temper tantrum and threw a shoe at a person. Not acceptable! He did do some…read moregood dancey twirls though! This was for the play Annie. ‍ Sincerely, Thanks

What can I say, I love Utica community schools! My twins attend the pre-school program at Duncan on…read more26 Mile Rd. 3 days a week, for 3 hours a day and I could be happier with the program. This is not our home school, as our home school doesn't offer a pre-K program but it's just another great school in the Utica district. Their teacher are friendly, patient and have been teaching at Utica for a number of years. Mrs. Pizzamenti and Mrs. Hirschmann and wonderful teachers, I'll be sad to say good bye to them come the end of the school year. I'll be honest, we were late registering our twins last fall, as all the classes will officially filled by the time I sent in the registration paper work. I made a few phone calls and they were very understanding. I was able to pick the time and days I wanted, and keep my twins in the same class together, which was obviously a big deal. I couldn't imagine having them separated their first year of school. To be honest, until they are older, I'll probably request that they be in the same class together. The schools all have a great security system where you have to buzz to get in, and show your ID to the camera. Once in the building you have to stop at the office to sign in. Upon leaving to must also stop at the office to sign out. It can be a pain in the butt sometimes, but I know it's for the protection of all our children so it's completely acceptable. The school is clean and well kept, bathrooms included. I My son not only attends pre-K at Duncan but he also takes speech classes 2 days a week with the speech therapist Mrs. May. Mrs. May is a very knowledgeable speech therapist with 17 years under her belt in the Utica district. She is patient, kind and thorough with her one-on-one work, as much as she is with group work. I highly recommend her if you're looking for a speech therapist counselor. My son has made so much progress in such a short amount of time! I can also vouch for the school lunches provided within the Utica district, they are a good value for your money with fresh and plentiful options. One day I had forgotten to bring a light lunch for the twins, which they eat before my son goes to speech. So we walked down to the lunch room and I purchased a hot lunch for them to split. It just so happened to be "Minion Day" which consisted of popcorn chicken, dipping sauce of choice, a bag of minion cookies, a side salad with a separate cup of fresh cut mixed veggies and ranch, a fresh fruit cup, choice of 3 milks, a banana and a bag of dried edamame. It was a really big lunch for only $2.75. We currently have our 5 kids enrolled in 3 different schools within the Utica district (2 at Beck Centennial elementary, 1 at Shelby Junior High, and 2 at Duncan) and I can honestly say that we love Utica and we wouldn't want our kids at any other district. I feel confident that they are, and will continue to receive the best education possible. I hold the teachers with the upmost respect. They put a LOT of time and effort into all of our kids. They deserve a ton of praise! As a parent, who's experience reaches across 3 different schools within the district I highly recommend the Utica Community schools!

I love Goddard school and my son does too. It takes a village to raise your child and they are part…read moreof ours.

I have loved working at the Goddard school of Macomb! I genuinely am so confident in the level of…read morecare and education that we provide.

Can't warn enough against the complete negligence of the management/owners here. Had my son…read morethreatened multiple times by the same bully with a knife he was going to bring from home. The child described it was to be used to "slice him open in the belly until he bled to death". My daughter who was in the same class confirmed this to me with the same exact account while questioning them separately. After bringing it to the managements attention, we were told the situation is being handled and the child would be closely monitored. 2 days later my son said it was continuing to happen and when I approached the main teacher of the class, she was never even notified of the situation at all. A few days later was my sons birthday, brought pizza and ice cream and while eating ice cream my son was thrown from his chair and curb stomped by the same child. My normally energetic kid didn't talk for the entire night on a birthday we were trying to make extra special in light of all the events we had just found out. The bully still attends here, we very obviously do not... management tried to cover up and hide the entire situation. Few other parents left as well after we addressed them with the situation. The teacher turn-over rate is incredibly high, seemed every few months they had a new teacher. Not to mention, both of my children have told me kids are showing their privates to each other in the bathrooms, completely unsupervised. Absolutely disgusting display of care for children, not worth the little money you save. Pay a little more somewhere and actually get the care and safety your kid deserves. He's now in another facility, LOVES going to school and back to be such a happy kid again.

From the owner: Your child is learning and growing more every day which is why Little Learners programs are…read moredesigned to challenge your child every day. Our caring and enthusiastic teachers are dedicated to providing a rich and nurturing environment that will prepare your child for kindergarten. We promote independence in an organized atmosphere, as it is increasingly important for children to be their own thinkers. We also teach children to work well within a group through listening, sharing and cooperation. Little Learners Childcare Centers'Features & Benefits * Our Uniquely Designed Educational Program provides Full and Half Day age-appropriate programs. Also for the safety and comfort of your child we provide individual classrooms that care for children that are the same age group and development * Our Centers keeps parents involved and we host numerous family events. These events allow you the opportunities for parents to gain the insight of what your child is doing throughout the day in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. * Our Location is close and accessible from M-53 for easy on and easy off transportation. * We have a secured front door that allows the center staff to have full control of who enters and exits the building. * A higher level of individualized attention for your child, due to small group sizes and incomparably low teacher-to-child ratios for every program in our center.

4 year old boy preschool leaves a lot to be desired. Same trace your name papers or glue tissue…read morepaper on construction paper is all that gets sent home. Newsletters sent home have zero information on what is being done day to day, says ask you 4 year old ??? No transparency on day to day activities, no learning stations , seem UCS had some empty classrooms and filled them with basically glorified daycare. Teachers are not licensed and educated, they have an associate degree and the State Certified Teacher just oversees the program from afar. Great disservice to these children who will not be ready for kindergarten.

From the owner: Utica Community Schools Early Childhood Programs provides early childhood education programming to…read morechildren as young as six weeks through Kindergarten. We offer Full and Half Day Preschool, Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten, Infant and Toddler Early Learning and Care, Parent/Caregiver and Child classes as well as the Great Start Readiness Preschool Program, a tuition free preschool option for qualifying families.

My daughter has been attending this school since she was 3 months old and we all love it! The…read moreteachers really care about the kids and treat them as their own. Each child is assigned a permanent caregiver so they develop strong bonds. It is also usually a very calm environment compared to most day care centers.

My daughter attended Montessori Children's Center at the age of 3 1/2 by the time she turned 4 she…read morecould read basic books, She will be turning 5 and is a fluent reader. She does basic Math problems and comprehension. I am more than pleased with the school. The staff is friendly, the environment is welcoming everyone their is like family. I highly recommend Montessori Children's Center if you want to see your child excel academically, and socially. Proud Mother Mrs. Edwards

Child's World is the best daycare and preschool! I sent both of my kids here for preschool and they…read moreare amazing! They keep it very clean, secure and they truly care about kids. Both of my kids absolutely loved attending preschool here. Spending three hours for the preschool morning wasn't long enough they wanted to spend the whole day! If you want a safe, loving, clean, structured and organized educational program then this is the place for you! My kids were always excited to go to Child's World and always had a great day! I recommend Child's World to everyone I know or meet with small kids!

Our daughter had been going to the Montessori in Ortonville. A usually outgoing kid, I'd always…read morefind her playing alone on the playground. She never once got excited about going. After six months she had done nothing but play--not educational play, just coloring and running. Then she stopped wearing her favorite shirts because older kids kept telling her they were "yucky." This is the kind of pressure a three-year-old shouldn't deal with. We took her to Child's World this year, and it's been a world of difference. She comes home with art projects that taught her how to make letters or count or something. She has learned a dozen songs. She comes to school and the kids call out her name. She can count to ten in Spanish and knows a lot of the alphabet in sign language. I credit the adults with all of this. It takes real organization and teamwork to put together a team like this. They handle behavioral issues effectively. They are creative in their use of play. And they create an environment where kids treat each other with respect. Honestly, this is one of the best things going in Genesee County.

I would say that St. Pat's School is much more than a top-notch education. It is a family and a…read morecommunity in which reverence, respect and responsibility are not just buzz words, but a way of life. The staff is tremendous and the environment is second to none. A great investment in your child's future!

This is an Amazing School to start your little ones educational journey. My Son attended this…read moreSchool from PreSchool- Kindergarten. His teacher was Mrs. Kerri and the Assistant teacher was ms.Kimmy. both of them were great. Mrs Mery keeps the environment safe, the level of education they provide is worth every penny.He is graduating High School this year but i must say they paved the path for him to be an 'A' grade student. I can never thank them enough for their help. -Asma

From the owner: An Autnentic Montessori Program for children ages 18 months to 6 Years Old.read more

They truly care about the children at this center, Marilyn and Victoria go above and beyond to…read moreinsure quality at the center between curriculum, cleanliness and feeding the children making sure you get your money worth. The Teachers keep good relationships with the parents and pretty much know everyone even if they're not in that classroom! It is one of the best kindercare's I've ever experienced and they deserve an applause! The only problems are more of a cooperate issue than a problem with the center.

I am so excited to be apart of the Kindecare family. My daughter is 2 1/2 with speech delay. She…read moreenjoys engaging with staff and peers. My daughter has really grown so much since attending this program. Staff are really engaged and always take there time to make sure my daughter is in the right track. I receive the best video and picture updates daily. The check in process due to Covid-19 is very easy and safe. I have no concerns with my daughters health or safety. My daughter runs to the door each morning with excitement. I look forward to continuing my daughters education at Kindecare.