TMS is an incredible school with an incredible staff who truly cares about the growth and…read moredevelopment of every child as an individual. We are so grateful to have found TMS for our children and to be welcomed into the TMS community.

Our family has loved The Montessori School and are thankful for such a safe and welcoming…read moreeducational environment. Both of our kids attended TMS for primary and we are still coming back for elementary summer camp each year! The staff and administration team are professional and kind and are always thinking of creative ways to engage the students and their caregivers to build community. If you are looking for an authentic Montessori experience in Kalamazoo, The Montessori School is an excellent option!

My daughter is currently attending this daycare and I am usually one not to send any of my children…read moretoo a daycare, it could be that I'm overprotective but I don't think so...anyway turns out she loves it and is always excited to go and she also gets to interact with other children which I believe and seem to see that she is Learning alot as well which makes me happy. At first I disagreed with her mother about the daycare and now I'm happy she goes...this daycare literally changed my perception in many ways and overall I'm happy and would confidently recommend.

So my children were the first kids when opened up and are currently still attending. I absolutely…read morelove and prefer in home daycare here over a facility because the genuine care love and attention my children get here. I get dailey updates and pictures upon asking or checking in. My daughter's accommodations to being lactose is followed and respected. COMMUNICATION IS KEY! If your child has any allergies or other medical problems IT NEEDS TO BE COMMUNICATED. Also I work set schedules and also shift lead at my job but often I'm getting asked to stay over. With communication I have 0 issues. The help this daycare has giving me is the only reason I'm able to keep my job of 4 years after the murder of my older sons dad. Highly recommend

Preschool programming here is great. They cover a variety of topics to engage students and have…read morethem learning in a fun way! Shelby Thomas

Worst daycare I've ever worked at. The teachers were nice and all loved the kids, although it was…read morehard to be happy at work with the way management treated us. I left in Dec 2022.

My children have been attending Gilden Woods for over 5 years. They have had the most nurturing…read moreteachers and learned so much in their time here. Not only did they fully prepare them for kindergarten, but they also built them up as people and empowered them to be confident and kind. With teachers and administrators that truly care about the children, I feel like this is the best place for them to be. A bonus is being able to have my both of my children in the same place for quick and easy drop off when school is closed, for school breaks, and snow days! Definitely a time saver and a lifesaver. I also really like how the app is a one stop shop for everything - you get to view the cameras, updates, pictures/videos and the payment portal is all accessed from one place! Worth every penny!

Our son has been attending since he was an infant and has had an amazing experience the whole time…read more My son loves the teachers and he even knows many of the support staff by name. They offer lots of extracurricular programs to make sure that school is fun and exciting, there's something new every season. I am pleased with the curriculum that is offered and the foundation it is providing to my son to prepare him for kindergarten and elementary school.

They have been looking after my 19 month old son for about 13 months (since he 1st went into…read moredaycare @ 6 months). The staff is caring and interacts well with the children. They have consistently accommodated my unique requests. On the rare occasion that I've had a concern/complaint, they have dealt with it swiftly and effectively. I love that the children at this center are from various races, backgrounds and socioeconomical situations. I think that it is very important for my child to experience diversity (which cannot be found in my neighborhood). They do a great job of keeping me updated on issues that impact my child's development and interaction with others. Each day, I get a report card explaining what he ate, what he enjoyed playing with, any trouble spots he might have found himself in, how he napped and what his diaper schedule was for the day.

I hesitate to write a review because my words won't do it justice. This is a small private school…read moreaffiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It offers daycare, preschool and grades kindergarten to eighth. There are about 100 children in K-8. One classroom per grade! It feels like a family. The teachers are kind and caring. No child feels overlooked or left out. The tuition is VERY reasonable and scholarships are available. Besides core classes the students take Spanish, Bible, computers, gym, art and music. Each day begins with prayer. Every Friday the students attend chapel. New construction and expansion is planned this year (2016) as the church adds infant care to its day care services. This will also being improvements to the school such as the addition of a band room as well as locker rooms off the gym. Recently the school's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brenda Heintz, was featured on a Grand Rapids TV news broadcast. She won the WGVU Cool Teacher Award. I'll share the link here: http://video.wgvu.org/video/2365648723/

We went looking for a great place to take our only child. After looking/interviewing several…read morecenters it was an easy decision based on location, hours, competency of staff, the overall caring/nurturing and diverse environment. We love everything about this center and the people who care for our child 40+ hours per week. We have NEVER had a issue, love the communication we constantly get from Tadpoles. We feel we are with our little one even when we aren't.

Bare minimum of child care I do not pick my daughter up very often typically it is my wife however…read moreevery time I have picked up my child from this daycare I do not get any report of how she did that day if she ate good if she took a nap or anything it is simply here is your child have a good day. We were told when we started that there would be photos throughout the day there has yet to be a single photo posted anywhere of any of the children. If you are looking for a quality childcare service I would recommend somewhere else anywhere else as a matter of fact they are on attentive and simply do not care their job is simply to keep your child to live from the hours of blank to blank. Teachers are very on attentive from what we have witnessed afternoon staff tends to be high school age to possible college age at best. Had to call several times in order to get a list of days the daycare would be closed.

The teachers are all trained and qualified, and they are continuously working towards certificates…read moreand degrees to better the quality of their teaching. All children are welcome, no matter their background or behavior. As an employee, I feel like I belong here. I'm supported by the administration and they reach out to check on all of us. We do our best to be like a family here. We have monthly training nights and occasional professional development workshops to support the teachers in being the best they can be. I was supported while being pregnant and on maternity leave. As a parent, my child has learned so much here. He loves his friends and teachers, and I'm not sure where we would be without SaSLS! My son loves to come to school every day. He learns something new every day. I trust that he is safe, fed, and engaged in meaningful activities. The staff truly do care for every child in their care and treat them as their own! I also feel supported as a parent, and there's great teamwork built between caregivers and families. I strongly believe that my child's development and growth have been benefited by being at SaSLS.

My child had a great experience at the center. She learned a lot from her teachers. I loved the…read moresecurity & felt my child was always safe & in good hands.