I am a previous student of Andrea's and a previous parent of a child who attended Children's…read moreCircle. I have nothing but amazing things to say about the school, staff, and philosophy. My daughter started at Children's Circle after she and I moved back to Lincoln due to a my husband and I getting divorced. Andrea was also helpful and insightful with her behavior and development. No matter what the situation at home I knew I could be open and honest with the staff and knew were a team in my daughters growth and development. i will continue to refer all friends and family to Children's Circle as they truly care about your child and prepare them so well for the next step.

I have had a great experience with Children's Circle, a relationship I've enjoyed for nearly 8…read moreyears. My eldest child started after her second birthday. She came from an at home day care environment that was less than desirable. I heard about the school through a friend, and after visiting the school I realized it was the perfect place for her to grow. I had trouble with her toilet training and other social development issues, and within a month at Children's Circle, I noticed a huge change in her. She began regularly using the potty, she acted in an age appropriate manner with the other children, and she seemed much happier. She went on to the Primary 2 community when she turned three, and was there until her Kindergarten year, when my husband and I moved to Chicago for school. While in Chicago we were blessed with another child, and when she was 18 months, she started at Children's Circle's Primary 1 community. She is a very happy, well adjusted child now enjoying the Primary 2 classroom. Last year, my husband and I realized our marriage wasn't working and decided to end it. Andrea and all of the teaching staff at Children's Circle were a HUGE help to me, assisting my child adjust to our new normal. My youngest feels so safe with her teachers and her friends that I know it would've been much more devastating had she not been given the support and stability created by Andrea. I feel that I can speak with Andrea about any issues that are of concern regarding my children, and she routinely asks about my oldest daughter at school functions. In fact, my oldest will get out of the car to speak to her old teachers, who not only remember her, but are genuinely interested in her activities! The jump start a Montessori education gives a child is invaluable. My oldest is excelling in her current studies, and I see daily the curiosity that was nurtured at such a young age. I cannot say enough good things about the value both my children and I as a parent receive from this preschool!

Foundations Nebraska please share and don't bring your kids here. Not only did they leave my sons…read morestuff outside because I disagreed with them the owner basically ended mu contract because I wouldn't shut up when i was trying to express myself to him. And because of them my son got scabies, and a bad case of shingles please don't take your kids here...they are pathetic. I have no problem with the teachers it's the owner he us very immature and has some issues if as a parent I can't ask for better communication. It was a hot day and they left brand new unopened soy milk and bags of breast milk outside sitting in the sun. Again how many places do you know that are scabies infested and when my child got shingles we didn't even know it was going because they didn't post it. One of the teachers school age children was on video hitting toddlers with big sticks and no teachers were near to stop it.

From the owner: At Foundations, we do things differently. What sets us apart is our commitment to celebrating…read morechildhood in its purest form and creating a true sense of community. We are Lincoln’s foremost play-based childcare center, designed to focus on the heart of each child and family, rather than rushing children into the next stage of life. While many facilities replicate traditional classroom settings, we’ve designed our space to feel like home—warm, cozy, and comforting. This environment allows children to feel safe, relaxed, and ready to explore the world at their own pace. Our philosophy is built on the idea that children learn best through play and individualized attention, which is why we embrace proven approaches like Reggio Emilia and Montessori. Our staff have the autonomy to personalize learning experiences and cater to each child’s unique needs, something that larger, standardized programs simply can’t offer. At Foundations, we also take our responsibility to the community seriously. We provide families with resources like a family pantry and breakfast bar, and we intentionally build strong relationships with both caregivers and children. We never raise tuition for families once they enroll, ensuring they can plan long-term for their children’s care without unexpected financial strain. By choosing us, you’re choosing more than just childcare—you’re choosing a program that honors the joy and wonder of childhood while building meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

Nice facility!! Got a deal to come here with a family discount with CHI. They have a very nice…read moreweight area and great selection of cardio equipment. The pool area is really nice and the lap pool is great for a work out!! However when you go from the hot pool area to the kickers it feels like an artic blast. Staff is super friendly! And always willing to help!!! Overall very nice new and clean facility!!!

Beautiful new, open, light filled, modern building.   Big…read morechild watch.  With adult size bathrooms.  What?  Poor planning. Lap pool and separate activity pool with slide. Again, with the separate and unequal locker room situation.  HATE this. See my rant on Copple.  Same problem here.  :( Group X classes are pretty good.   Have gymnastics and dancing classes for kids.

This is the first summer our son has needed summer care. We found Belmont Community Center through…read moreword of mouth, and after multiple tours to get him comfortable, we signed him up for summer care. It's wonderful. He spends almost every beautiful day outside, there are three parks near the facility that they play outside at every day. There are two larger parks just a short walk away that they play at. Tuesday and Thursday are pool days, where they spend the entire afternoon at the Belmont pool, which I absolutely love. Being from a small town, I spent every summer day outside, playing at the pool, playing outside with friends, just being active and loving the weather away from school. I'm so glad we found a place in Lincoln that does the same thing. On the rainy days, they have a ton of indoor activities to do as well, and a huge gym to play in. Every day he comes home with a new story of something new he did and new friends he met. Plus, free breakfast and lunch!

Malone Community Center is an excellent example of community in action. Troy Mack is great with…read morekids and we can all use the positivity of a young community leader.