My wife and I have been sending our daughter to Smart Bear Learning for just shy of one year now,…read moreso I think at this point we can leave a fair and honest review. My wife and I both work full time, so consequently our daughter had to start attending when she was first eligible, almost right at the 3 month mark. We were both uneasy about this early transition, my wife especially. She was extremely emotional the first day, which of course is normal. We both agree that the next day and each day following was much easier to drop her off, and this was directly related to the staff at Smart Bear. Ms. Sarah and Ms. Amanda really did bond quickly with our daughter and it was apparent how much they do care for all of the kids in their classroom. The two of them are absolutely top notch and we are so thankful to have found them. Our daughter has since graduated from the infant room, and again we were uneasy with the early transition. And again, Ms. Sarah jumped in to make sure we didn't feel that way for more than a day. She is constantly checking on our daughter in her new classroom, commonly holding her when we arrive to pick her up and giving us updates. As a result, our daughter has adjusted well and quickly to the change. She has started walking more, using sign language more, and talking more; since she gets to hang out and compete with the older kids. Everything thus far with Smart Bear has really been an excellent experience. This is coming from someone who can be fairly critical of businesses, as you can confirm by digging through some of my other Yelp reviews. If our impression ever changes then this review will be updated, so, if you are reading this now then you can trust it for what it is.

Our two daughters attend SBLC, one since she was four m/o (she's now 3 y/o) & our youngest who just…read morestarted this week (5 m/o). We love, love, love SBLC! Top notch care & teaching from their teachers, curriculum, food (it always smells so good!), they have such fun events for the kids & even the entire family! We get to see what our kiddos are up to & learning through the Tadpoles app incl. photos. The teachers & team are always open to discussing any challenges or issues with an open & creative mind. Both of our daughters are so smiley & happy at SBLC, which gives me peace of mind & confidence they are genuinely being cared for. Personally, I love the mommy community at SBLC too! We were so appreciative that they stayed open through 2020, with the upmost care for cleanliness & health. I could go on & on about SBLC, Colleen, Laura & the entire SBLC Team are just wonderful & we're so happy our girls attend this amazing daycare/school!

This place is amazing! I have my three kids attending here. The directors are really kind and my…read morekids are very well taken care of by the teachers! The best thing is receiving an email while at work with an update on how my babies are doing! I 100% recommend waypoint for child care!

I am so grateful for Waypoint Early Learning Center. My husband and I are both nurses and enrolled…read moreour two children (1 & 3) during the COVID crisis. I was so nervous to do this with the kids at such a young age but I can't say how amazing it has been. Both my kids enjoyed going here and as a parent I knew my kids were in great hands. For my 1 year old they have an app that logs their diapers/naps/food which is amazing!!! The outside playground is great for the kids and even my one year old got to go outside as well. The facility was also super clean and they were diligent with abiding by precautions during COVID. I highly suggest this daycare to anyone!!!

Both of our kids have had a a wonderful experience at Crestmoor. We love the teachers and they have…read moreloved our kids like their own. Highly recommend Crestmoor Learning Center!

I cannot say enough good things about CLC. I live three blocks away and would always pass it taking…read moremy kids to another center in Park Hill. My son was dealing with all kinds of behavioral issues at his other school, huge classroom and was constantly coming home with serious incident reports (head hit on a metal bar after being pushed off the play-set, cut my scissors in between his fingers, etc). I decided he needed a smaller school so went to CLC and soooo wish I had made this decision years ago. My two kids are so loved here, they bounce out of the house to go to school, my son's behavior was changed for the better in almost a month, my daughter is thriving. They really go above and beyond for each and every single child. Couldn't recommend this center more! Good pricing. Food served. Fun water play and park days. Constantly coming home with fun projects. Love this place!

My baby girl just started last week and she loves it!!! The center is amazing and the owner/teacher…read moreMs. Danyale is just wonderfully, shes great with the babies and has been in child care for 15 years. Ms. Danyale pricing is very reasonable Id highly recommend parents to check out the Creative Little Thinkers Center!!!!

Ms Karla has the patience and the passion for teaching required to spend endless hours with little…read morehumans. Her compassionate and empathic nature is evident at first meeting. The program she runs is a hidden gem and a great service to families. She truly focuses on getting children ready to enter kindergarten both academically and social emotionally. She also has a beautiful outdoor area for physical activity and sensory play.

Elite Early Learning is an amazing preschool! My son started at 3 years old and went in with a…read moreslight speech impediment. Ms. Karla was understanding and helped him with his speech so much that we didn't need extra help. He is now 5 years old and completely ready to start kindergarten! I love that the program is small so that each child is offered one-on-one time with the teacher. If you feel that your child needs help in an area Ms. Karla will make it happen. I also love that the preschool is play based and not a super structured environment. I believe my children really thrive in that kind of school setting to start with. I am so excited for my youngest to start!

This is our 4th year at WPELC and we are grateful to have another 2 years yet to go. Both of our…read moredaughters love attending school. The community is very special, involved and you have the opportunity to create meaningful parent relationships. The teachers are exceptional and truly show up each day intentionally creating a space for learning, wonder and adventure. I only wish it extended to Kindergarten!

Such a great school! My kiddo attended for three years and it was the best experience. Amazing…read moreteachers grounded in social and emotional development and everything was play based. Such a supportive community as well. The school has recently moved to the Platt Park neighborhood and the new space is fantastic. The school is in a church but it is not affiliated and is not religious. I recommend WPELC to anyone I meet or know who has a small kiddo. Just the best!

Sunflower is such a special place for little ones to learn, explore, and grow. Kathy creates such a…read morewonderful, nurturing environment. We love the focus on playing outdoors and connecting with nature. Couldn't recommend the program enough.

Our 2 year old son is blossoming at Sunflower Hill. We are so impressed by Kathy's intuition and…read morededication to helping toddlers and preschoolers thrive. She truly gets young children, in a way I have not seen before in a day care center. I have seen Kathy and her staff respond to toy stealing, tantrums, hitting, and other normal behaviors of young children with immense patience and gentleness. Kathy and her staff truly seek to understand and come alongside children, not boss them around or control them. The kids spend a large portion of the day outside, in this beautiful fenced-in property in a safe and vibrant neighborhood. It is tranquil and calm both inside and outside Sunflower Hill. My son enjoys daily circle time, songs and books, and crafts (they even bake bread and plant flowers with the kids). "Squirrel Nutkin" comes alive from the book they read, and munches on sunflower seeds outside the center. We have attended a few of Sunflower Hill's festivals, which are a great opportunity to meet parents and watch your kids thrive together. The lantern festival was a time to pause and reflect on the darkening of the seasons, and how the light is inside each of us. The kids each made a lantern and we walked around outside singing songs. It truly is as magical as it sounds. Kathy and her staff have a holistic approach to childcare, which isn't what all families are looking for. The "curriculum" is not structured or rigid, like many schools are. Each family should choose what works best for their child, and Waldorf isn't a good fit for everyone. Kathy provides flexibility in choosing days of the week, and the opportunity to re-arrange your days if needed. We looked at several child care centers in Denver, and Sunflower Hill has very reasonable pricing. They are open long hours, and it is a very convenient pick for working parents. Also, the center is housed on a sleepy neighborhood street without traffic, so you don't have to fight to find a parking spot. Pickup and dropoff are always easy. When we started at Sunflower Hill, Kathy would send us photos of our son and encouraging notes about how he was acclimating to the group. Kathy always texts me if our son is hurt (a self-inflicted scratch while playing with sticks, and a toy sharing incident that turned into hitting), and sends us photos of him with an update. I am so impressed by this attention to my child's safety, and trust Kathy immensely. Kathy has asked for feedback from parents in several of her weekly emails, and shows genuine humility and a desire to continue changing and adapting as needed. Though I don't pretend to know half as much about raising young children as Kathy, I wouldn't hesitate to speak to her if I had any concerns. The staff are fantastic, our son especially loves Warren who sings cowboy songs to him and is so attentive to his language development. We are overjoyed that our son is blossoming here. He comes home from school each day chatting about his friends, and has started pretend play at just over 2 years old, which speaks to how healthy and supportive this center is for his imagination.

We are so excited to have found a place that feels like home for our 2 year old. On the surface,…read morePlum Hill is a parents dream: super clean, imaginative play space, great location & hours. Dig deeper and you will find a staff with heart that truly cares for your child's physical, mental & emotional development. I am grateful for the team that cares for my sweet boy every day.

As a former educator, I can not say enough wonderful things about Plum Hill Preschool. We have 4…read morechildren and have had several preschool experiences all over town over the years. We love everything about Plum Hill! The staff are friendly and educated. The "feel" of the school is very calm, clean and organized. We love the philosophy behind the school which is a mixture of the best parts of Waldorf, Reggio and play based. They understand the importance of unstructured play and facilitate learning based on what the children show interest in. The children go outside to play and visit the two goats Poppy and Pearl daily. The teachers seem very in tune with what is typical developmental behavior and deal with behaviors with loving redirection (we are in the youngest class). I also love the mostly wood toys instead of plastic toys that sing and flash. I really can't say enough about how happy we are with the school. My two kiddos run into school each morning and lovingly hug each teacher at the end of every day. I feel confident that they are happy and safe while they are there. I would highly recommend!