Our son started here at the age of three. In 5 months he's learned so much! He's writing his name,…read morehe knows the continents and the months of the year. They practice tracing and writing regularly. He's constantly singing and he's more helpful at home. He's mentored by the older kids in his class and he's become much more independent. His teachers are great. We are very happy with our school. Would definitely recommend to other parents.

We loved this school and so did our 18 month old daughter. The staff is super nice and helpful. We…read moreloved that she came home with crafts as well.

Here's the info I wish I had when choosing a preschool…read more While I was dazzled at our tour with some lesson plans that incorporate learning about different cultures, the plans were overshadowed by antiquated teaching and classroom management methods--at best--and shocking lack of developmentally approapropriate strategies, at worst. As an educator, I can tell you with certainty that to call this preschool "montessori" is beyond misleading. The teachers are not montessori teachers. There is some opportunity for choice upon arrival, but that's about it. Not a dealbreaker for me, personally, but something to note. My 3, almost 4 year old, spent a lot of time doing worksheets on his own. We moved to a different preschool after a month and the differences were stark. Little Stars offered no intentional support for student social development. The kids didn't even introduce themselves by name in the first weeks, let alone receive guidane on how to initiate play with others. After 3 weeks at Little Stars, our son knew the name of only ONE student--and it's because that student got in trouble a lot (more on that in a minute). After his very first day at a new school, he was excited to talk about the FIVE students he played with, by name, and relay the ways the teachers taught the kids about community and friendship. At Little Stars, our son continued to come home without much to say. He knew we were excited about starting school. He didn't want to disappoint us. His teachers always commented that she wished the other kids were more like our kid...but whatever messages he was getting, were not positive ones... After a few weeks, he started to talk about the "bad kids"--despite the fact that we've distinguished bad kids from bad choices since the day he was born. I asked why he thought they were bad and he said it is because the teachers write their name on the board and then put lots of frowny faces next to them. (Is this 1975?!?!) I called Little Stars to ask for more context so I could navigate the nightly conversations. I certainly didn't feel better when they assured me they were only publicly shaming 3 of the preschoolers in the class. Apparently, this was a communication plan with families to manage behaviors...Any professional who works with this age group should understand that these methods are proven to be ineffective and even do more harm than good. His teacher was generally sour most days and there is a handful of other disappointments that will only make this longer. In summary, Little Stars is absolutely NOT a place we could keep our child since the goal was a warm environment to develop curiosity, community and love of learning. We've been delighted by two other preschools for my son and daughter where every day is full of learning, but also joy, community, curiosity, physicaly play, nurturing educators, social-emotional development, and nature. You've got to wonder how a place with a decade in business has so few reviews. Wish I had given more weight to that.

What a great place with awesome teachers. My kid started school here about 2 months ago and here's…read morethe things she (just) started doing here just from their encouragement and teaching: add and subtract, write 3 and 4 and sometimes 5 letter words, start reading, Bollywood dance, do regular yoga, and play soccer. (Might I brag here: she's only 4 years old!) Enrichment galore, with very encouraging teachers.

4/4 Music has been a great place for my daughter to learn violin. Her teacher, Brandi is wonderful…read more She is patient and caring, and she creates a very positive environment to learn. Brandi is very talented and knowledgeable, and my daughter admires her greatly. As a whole, 4/4 School of Music has been a great experience for our daughter and us.

My son has been taking ukulele lessons from Joshua for many months and really enjoys the lessons,…read morehas been learning some great songs and also music theory. He loves the one on one, private lessons!!! Highly recommend!

Our son has been going to Lovejoy Montessori for a few months now and we can already see how much…read morehe's gaining from Ms. Lora's class. He is learning a lot and is genuinely very happy there. Lora has been such a joy to talk to and her attention to the kids is unmatched. She takes her time and puts so much care into each child and we're so thankful to have found her. We really recommend Lovejoy for your little ones, they will be in good hands

This is a beautiful in-home Montessori school! The classroom is cozy, bright, and peaceful, and we…read morehad the honor of having our daughter taught by the lead guide for 4 years. This is a lovely place that will help your preschooler grown into a confident and independent little person, and learn so much along the way!

Many better options for the price (Vr game development class)…read more While I'm sure some of the other classes provide high quality education, the Vr game development tutorial certainly did not. It was basically just a room with all the necessary hardware and software for game development, but no actual education. The teacher, while very nice, never taught how to code but instead instructed the class to an "exclusive website" while they sat and tried their best to answer questions. This would have been fine if it weren't for two things. A. The website didn't teach how to make a VR game, but instead a text based game and later a simple 3D game. B. Since the website never explained how to code something like joystick movement, the teacher had to manually answer each kid's question about literally anything. This meant you would sit for an hour waiting for your turn with the teacher while you made the map, until FINALLY they would try to help you with actually learning anything. Again, no fault to the teacher, they did their best. The problem is the fundamental lack of curriculum. It's 25 hours of sitting in a room building a unity map while waiting to be taught how to do anything, for 1000$. If you need anymore proof, by the end nobody had a playable game. Not an unfinished or glitchy game, but a game that only a few people could actually load into their headset at all with no code or controls or gameplay. Find an online YouTube tutorial, rent your kid a PC for the week and save yourself the trouble (and money). This isn't even the end of the flaws. Often if a kid starts playing games in class the teacher won't stop them. At least the free cafeteria food is good and has lots of dietary restrictions, even if it doesn't make up for the price.

Great program! Definitely more expensive than the average camp, but it was a great experience for…read moreour 9 year old son and will likely return this summer for another week-long session. He can do overnights now, so that will be exciting for him!

We were thrilled when West Union Kindercare reopened in June! Safety measures have been well…read moreimplemented. Our son has never been healthier. He has food allergy and a sensitive skin, and the teachers at WUK have been very accommodating. They work with us to substitute/supplement his food items, caring for his skin, changing his sheets, and dealing with his tantrums (who knew what these cuties are capable of!).  As parents, we also feel that WUK team is responsive and quick to give updates. Gotta love the pictures they send daily! Thank you, Teacher Allie, Rachelle, Teanna, Liya, and front lifeguards Teacher Kayleigh, Lorali and Kelsey. -Sophie and Al

Absolutely wonderful, qualified team of teachers. My 23-month-old was suspended from a Goddard…read moreSchool for biting. All of the research I've done indicates that suspending young children is a very bad idea. The Goddard School we were at was unwilling to work with our child to figure out the root of the biting. The West Union KinderCare took my daughter in and she has transitioned so well. She is happy and thriving in her new classroom, participating in group activities, loves her teachers and hasn't bitten once. The environment is happy, healthy and clean. Lots of fun and engaging activities that will help my daughter learn and grow. I am thoroughly impressed with the teachers at this school, not only with their professionalism, but also with their intense love for the children. I can't say enough good things!

What a find! We…read morewent through 3 guitar teachers before we found Arthur and he is definitely the best! My two sons have been taking guitar and piano lessons from Arthur for 1-2 years and he has managed to keep them interested and learning at the same time. It's rare to find a musician who works so well with kids and is such a great teacher too. He's not just one of those musicians who teach on the side. I completely agree with the other reviewer who notes how he does such a masterful job challenging his students without frustrating them. I have seen my kids make steady progress as musicians. Can't recommend him highly enough.

Arthur is an incredible piano teacher. My 10 year old is having a blast! Loves practicing and looks…read moreforward to his lessons!

We are in our third year as a Childpeace family with boys in Children's House and Lower Elementary…read more The positive energy from students, teachers, staff and parents is truly amazing and heart warming. One can't walk through the doors and not smile. Like most kids, our boys have different skills, interests and personalities. Childpeace does an excellent job, meeting each child where they are developmentally and socially by designing a unique learning experience that nurtures their individual strengths while addressing weaknesses. We have found our boys' guides and assistants to go out of their way to make time to meet with us, answer questions and serve as a terrific resource for extending the classroom experience to our home. Finally, Childpeace hires and retains the absolute best people who often consider working at Childpeace to be a dream job. This love of the school shines through in every interaction.

The best teachers and positive, supportive environment. Small school with opportunities for growth…read morefor every child. I would send my child here indefinitely if they had a high school program.