Poor leadership and some teachers no vocation. They wake up…read moreand go to the school everyday for the paycheck. If your child is smart, well behaved, he/she will do ok in this school as well as in any other school. But, if your child and family aren't perfect like many of us, don't expect to find the support, competency or will to help you. OLL vs. home school? ...Home school.

Such a great school! I love the teachers, the principal, and the students. Such an amazing…read morecommunity.

This school started out as a great alternative to traditional school, however over time we realized…read morethat they do not have the structures developed to support whole child learning. It is very difficult if your child does not fit the "mold". Diversity isn't celebrating but rather discouraged. There is very little inclusivity if your child does not fit the box. They tend to call out rather than in and have a shame based disciplinary structure. There are a lot of scholastic gaps as well.

This is a review of the outdoor spaces & playgrounds, not the school itself. These areas are kept…read moreopen for public use in the evenings and weekends with the understanding that you use "at your own risk" and cannot bring a lawsuit against the school because your kid took a tetherball in the face. * There are two modest play structure areas featuring the typical slides, climbing areas, ladders etc. * Tons of brightly painted hopscotch and foursquare areas * Tetherball pole with titular ball * Great visibility across the entire area. Downside of this is that it's 95% blacktop with very little green space and/or tree cover * Tasteful black chain link fencing surrounds the entire area, making it more secure for slippery tots * No dogs allowed

We were devastated when my grandson's daycare closed last year. Luckily, we found Kids Etc.!…read more The staff is amazing!! They have fun activities for the kids, they are organized, clean, friendly, basically everything you would want for your child/grandchild. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for making this place a fun daycare for my grandson! A big "shout out" to Tre' , he is awesome!

My girls have been going to this preschool for 3 years or so. The teachers and staff are always…read moregreat! My 2 year old has a hard time at drop off per her age. The teachers always follow up a few minutes after I leave with a happy photo of her. During covid I was extremely impressed with the caution and cleaning they had. They truly love the students and care for them. My 5 year old has made amazing memories here and adores all of her teachers and friends. They have great activities for the kids on a regular basis and bring in the fire department, reptile critters, and a petting zoo for special occasions.

St. Sophia is an amazing school! I can not get over how perfect this school is for our family and…read moreour schedules. I love that it is an all day program and how hands on they are. You can not beat the student to teacher ratio. My daughter is learning at her skill level and doing activities that no other school even offers any more. I wish they had school for other years because I would keep her there forever. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. We are not religious and this is still the best school around.

Small school creating a real community feeling for children and parents. On our second year of our…read morechild attending and couldn't be happier with the advanced curriculum, awesome faculty and the 'it takes a village' mentality. Friends with kids in public schools in Sandy and WJ are always surprised how 'advanced' the curriculum is however my child doesn't seem to be aware she's 'advanced' since it's what all kids are doing at her school. Surprised by how many non-Catholic families attend but understand since this school provides a nurturing and healthy environment for all kids, those parents don't seem to mind the classes daily prayer and required school Mass their children attend every Wednesday. Loving, supportive and safe environment that provides a child an above public school education with focus on whole child, not just how to pass tests. What's not to love?

Three stars because the first two years of our experience here was great, the last two; not so…read moremuch. I noticed a serious decline in teacher enthusiasm and then a constant wave of turnover. I noted that the staff was likely underpaid and treated poorly. I also felt that although most of the staff cared for the children, the owner was less focused on the happiness of the teachers, parents and students, and more on how much money she was raking in. During the COVID shutdown, we pulled our child out temporarily, and paid the amount asked to hold our spot for our return. We were never contacted or questioned after that and when we brought him back, we were told that he didn't have a spot in their school because we didn't "complete the SECOND survey they emailed out, asking what our decision on return was" -even though we had already paid to hold his spot. Ultimately, after feeling unappreciated and unhappy overall, we pulled him out. Thinking we would get our money back was apparently giving the owner of this school too much credit, because she refused and said that was our choice to pull him out. I feel as though she's taken this daycare in a distasteful direction and I would be cautious when considering it for your child.

A+ Preschool for Bullies!…read more Does your little monster love to bite and disrupt and cause chaos? Is your uncontrollable terror often kicked out of more discerning schools? Look no further. You've found your sanctuary in the Childtime preschools. The administration would rather send those pesky rule-abiding, gentle (read: wimpy) kids away than ask you to actually parent your villain. Boys are taught at this young and impressionable age that girls should be bit if they stand up for themselves, and that it's better to touch first and ask forgiveness never. (Silly parents trying to teach daughters to demand respect. Hahaha!) If this sounds like the hellion who terrifies you at home and that you can't possibly be bothered to parent, then sign right up without delay. Your life is about to get even easier. ****Docking one star because the playground stinks.

Absolutely amazing school. It has the perfect balance of cleaniness and exploration. Our son…read morethrived academically and the teachers/ staff were all truly such a blessing.

My children attended and continue to attend Dancing Moose during their preschool and kindergarten…read moreyears, and they have truly thrived there. They enjoy the experience so much that they still ask about the school on a daily basis. The staff is exceptional--consistently attentive, supportive, and engaged. The teachers regularly follow up on my child's progress and well-being, which makes us feel confident and genuinely cared for as a family. We highly recommend Dancing Moose to anyone seeking a nurturing, high-quality early education environment.

In my opinion Avondale Academy does not offer competitive pay rates. Teachers are significantly…read moreunderpaid. They save money by offering incentives which sacrifices a portion of pay. Management is only invested in protecting their circle. The circle consists of the founding women and unassertive employees who have been there longer than five years. They lead covertly and have a "no gossip policy" teachers are forced to sign, but don't follow themselves. Decisions on my behalf were made by people who never saw me teach. Losing multiple teachers every year is the norm. They cycle through teachers like nobody's business. They sweet talk the new hires and tell them they're really good, when they're struggling and have limited training. I was only paired with young, inexperienced teachers and encouraged to support/guide them without extra compensation. I was told the exact same worded praise as another teacher with zero experience. Teachers were encouraged to share their teaching skills/strategies without compensation. The young new hires were commonly highlighted in newsletters and social media. They play favorites. Incorrect information and poor management communication are commonplace. Every teacher I worked alongside quit. I saw at least nine teachers quit. By burning out and dumping the new hires they can hire new teachers each year at a lower pay rate, protecting their circle, and saving money. There are reasons this preschool has become a multimillion dollar company so quickly. And they're not good. Avondale is good at making money. They use teachers and crush dreams. They crushed mine.

Great school, my son loves school, he doesn't watch YouTube. In fact, is able to recall what he…read moredoes in class with great enthusiasm which makes me understand his comfort with school and confidence with what he is learning is valid to both of us. I've been a helper in class a handful of times and can see the structure that Avondale and the teachers provide my son. Extremely satisfied.