This school took my application money and never ran the application. Said they filled up, then to…read moreapply next year and fee would be waived. By then my son was already enrolled into another Christian school in the area. So they will just take your money and do nothing with your application. $150 dollars is a good chunk of change to just be giving to a school for them not to run your application.

Outstanding Christian school! They have something for everyone. Mensa, AP, honors, college prep,…read morebasic, special program for learning disabilities, and discovery program for autistic children. They have preschool through 12th grade. In addition to regular classes, they offer lots of other programs...science, mock trials, math, chess... There are all major sports, plus some. Constantly making improvements to their campus. Great school!!

The teachers here love the kids & it shows. My son loves going here & I like that he is getting a…read moreChristian education in Preschool.

From the owner: NorthRidge Christian Preschool exists to work with families in bringing their children to a…read morepersonal relationship with Jesus Christ, educating them for a Christian world view, and preparing them for a life of service to Christ and their world.

excellent school. grandchild went to pre k and is now in kindergarten. She loves her teachersread more

As a teacher up until last week (I gave my 2 weeks but was fired 4 days before my last day w no…read morenotice) the positives is it's a nice interior/exterior are clean for the most part. The teachers are absolutely wonderful, but get no back up from the administration or Owner when they express concerns, they are not "heard", "respected" nor "appreciated". These were my main complaints that led me leaving. From Feb. 3rd until the 14th I had expressed concerns on one of my toddlers not acting normal since a push from another student and he hit his face head first on the tile. When I would ask for someone to come check on him it would be forgotten for hours. I even went to the Owner with my concerns to be told that "it's a process." Finally on 2/14 after I had given notice the child had a seizure (he is 1 1/2 years old) and my assistant teacher called the owner and I text the director that his eyes rolled back and instead of calling 911 they came to my room to see that I took it upon myself to call 911 and was on the phone w them until they arrived. The child had a second seizure while the owner was in there and she did nothing, I held his head until he came to. I expressed my concerns on the child w the bad pushing habit because I had 3 non walkers and nothing was done. I told them he was going to hurt someone bad, and he did. This center is all about about image, money and appearance on the outside, when push comes to shove it's the teachers that are the glue. I expressed my concerns that if the safety issues and respect issues were corrected I would stay as I was there for the kids, I truly love them and wasn't there for a paycheck. (which by the way their tuition was through the roof and their pay for teachers and lead teachers is $10/hour) I wanted to go to work to experience these babies firsts words, walking, etc. I would go in at 6:30am and was suppose to get off at 3pm but never did. It was assumed I would stay until we were in ratio which would always be a couple hours later. This is why the children get attached to teachers and then the teachers leave. People that need the money can't afford to make $10/hr and when you have an owner calling to your room from sitting in her office watching cameras about where a teacher sits or how they clean (instead of waiting to see) is mind blowing for the pay. For instance same day I called 911 on the child having the seizure a couple hours passed and my director came in to tell me the owner said my counter needed to be cleaned off which we had already cleaned by that time. mind you we had just done a craft w glue and set them on the counter to dry literally a minute before the child seized and lunch also came during this time which my assistant was passing out the food while I was focused on the child and out of the owner coming to my room that's all she could worry about was that my counter was messy. This was a traumatic event for myself and assistant to try and keep our composure and that is what her take of the day is. Again, the teachers are excellent and try to do the best for the children, but when they have no one supporting them it's honestly just not worth it to stay. Also,, as looking through these reviews half are from employees..... so they are not accurate and it's how the rating has stayed higher than it should.

I love this place!! My oldest granddaughter went to First Baptist Learning Center and Preschool…read morelast year and she loved it. When she took her placement test for kindergarden this year, she did very well and placed high which I attribute toher experience at First Baptist Learning Center. I have two other grandbabies that started at First Baptist this year and I am very excited for them. The staff, teachers, everyone involved are extremely helpful, kind, considerate and wonderful with the children. I would certainly recommend First Baptist Learning Center and Preschool to anyone with preschool aged children.

This Day Care was exactly what I needed! It's small because it's so new. They take such good care…read moreof the children. They check on the kids when they are out sick and on the weekends. They truly care for the kids. The kids vocabulary has expanded so much since they started here. They handle the allergies of my twins with ease. They keep you informed. They have video so you can check in on them during the day. I LOVE THIS PLACE!

I do not recommend this daycare. I paid 254 dollars to get my son started because I was going back…read moreto work. He had only been there one day before for us to have issues. They reported me to DCF stating that my son had burns marks on his skin, that he doesn't seem to get baths at home, that he was dirty , and that the home is hazardous and not safe for my one year old. (Because of the appearance of his eczema) This was after his first day of being there!! I was already afraid to leave him because I didn't like the vibe I was getting and they didn't seem as sincere as I would have liked trying to make me feel like I'm over reacting for being afraid to leave my son after being a stay at home mom. I messaged the co-director all day to check on him and she stated he was fine. I know my child and I know he wasn't as fine as she made him seem. He wasn't as social and he didn't eat his meals very much that were provided. This I know for sure because I primarily breastfeed him and he doesn't like certain Whole Foods. This is to be expected so I'm not upset about it but she didn't let me know the truth. My son came home super hungry after daycare so I knew he didn't really accept the food. I had to ask the worker again the next day did he really eat his food and she said oh why ? And then when I told her why she said well no not really he looked at it and pushed it away ! I could have purchased little meals that he likes an brought them in to avoid him not eating. Also I shouldn't have to keep probing someone to tell the simple truth. The second day I dropped him off he had an extra outfit in his bag for emergencies and the pants where a little to big around his waist because he's still a little small for a 1 year old. Long story short he ended up popping up his back and had to change and the worker called and said he needed another outfit to change into because the pants were too big. I took her another outfit within 20 minutes ! This was only the second day. Around 11 am DCF showed up to my job to question me. They also came out to the home today to view everything. They stated the home was perfectly fine and that they checked with his Dr and confirmed his skin condition and medication/treatment plan. I also provided the daycare with his medication and informed them of his condition and they still called DCF with false claims. My son is fine and the case is closed. I removed my son from this daycare and again from my personal experience I feel that I wasn't communicated with at all with any concerns. They teachers smiled and acting like everything was okay. Also I tried to speak with the Co-Director about my concerns she said she didn't know what I was talking about and that I needed to leave and she called the sheriff. I told her I was going to post my review and she said that's fine because I wasn't telling the truth. Again this is my personal experience and I do not recommend them . I wasted my money. I didn't receive any communication and after I tried to voice my opinion the director continued to tell me to leave. But apparently they had plenty of time to send a report to DCF.

Where do I begin... We started researching preschools for our son when he was still a young baby…read more Given our very high expectations we could not have been more relieved when we learned about Growing Minds and had the immense privilege of meeting Mrs. Uzma Ansari! She has undoubtedly gone above and beyond dedicating herself to early childhood education for over 20 years. Her passion and compassion along with her genuine love for all the little ones is undeniable! Our son has attended the school for almost 3 years now. We feel so blessed that his first experience with formal education has been at Growing Minds. The teachers follow Mrs. Ansari's vision and have worked alongside her for years, (which is so rare nowadays) and makes such a difference! Being a Montessori School, our son has consistently had the same teacher: Mrs. Carattini. We could not be more grateful for how loving, patient, gentle, nurturing and caring she is. The result is, our son, along with his little peers' flourish into confident, independent, curious children who have undoubtedly been positively impacted by a unique, positive learning environment. Montessori education makes a world of a difference and challenges students to remain true to who they are while cultivating a genuine love for learning. I could not recommend Growing Minds Montessori School more highly to anyone who is looking for a solid educational foundation as well as a loving, nurturing environment for their child. It was the best decision of our lives, and it will be yours too!

I chose this school for my twins who were entering pre-k4. They did such a phenomenal job with my…read moregirls that I elected to keep them there for their kindergarten year. Now they are entering first grade well above grade level and are often regarded as the kindest and most well-behaved children. I credit much of their social and academic development to Mrs. Ansari, Mrs Carratini, and the other wonderful teachers at GMMS. If you value high quality montessori education and want a supportive and peaceful learning environment for your little one then this is the place!

This is our second year at Goddard. I love Diane and Quinn and we have had amazing, caring and…read moreloving teachers. The things our toddler learns - nothing short of amazing. I'm thankful for such a wonderful preschool so close to our home.

I'm a first time mom and very picky about who is with my child while I'm at work during the day. I…read moreused to teach two year olds in preschool and I know how hard it is for an establishment to keep the numbers at the state standards. We have had THE BEST experience with the Goddard School. I enrolled my son in the infant classroom when he was around 9 months old. The growth and learning my child saw within the first month was unbelievable! He was doing baby sign language to tell us he wanted "more" milk, or food before he could even crawl. It was amazing. The dedication each of the teachers has for each child is unlike any other I have ever seen. We stayed with them until he was 1 when we ran into some financial issues. This school is pretty pricey, but it's worth every cent. They worked with me to try and keep us there, and I wish we could have stayed. Unfortunately, I had to take him out for almost a year. It was very sad. Then life went back up again and we were able to take him back to school part time. They remembered his name, my name, my husbands name, and even the cars we drove. Diane and Josh are so super nice, and just overall good people. Ms. Jasmine is too (My son LOVES her). Going back was a relief. I never worried about him being okay, and they always kept the lines of communication open to us. Ms. Liza and Ms. Quinn were amazing and got my son back up to speed in no time. My son is two now and potty training in Ms. Debbie and Ms. Jessica's classroom. They have been nothing but supportive and have always been there to answer any questions I may have in terms of what's normal behavior, how he is advancing, and just to giggle about the silly things he does. He even speaks spanish now too! Every day I receive a report that breaks down the different things they have done that day and what part of development it's for. They also break down how much lunch he ate, how long he napped, and his potty habits. There is even a little section where they write a sweet little moment my child had during the day: "Today (child) had so much fun kicking the soccer ball to his friends! He kept on yelling go team go!" Honestly, it's the best school in the area. I wouldn't dream of taking my child anywhere else. He's excited to go to school. He's excited to learn. He doesn't cry when we get there, he was immediately comfortable when taking him back after the break. I am so thankful for The Goddard School and what they have done for me and my family. All of the teachers there are amazing and so good with each age group. We are lucky to have a school like this!

my child's first day at the facility I picked her up and she was covered in markers face hands and…read moreclothes were also soaking wet. there has been numerous occasions my child has been injured or hurt and an incident report has not been done. within the last month my child has been bitten three times twice of which was by the same child leaving bruises and I was told there was nothing that could be done to correct her behavior they were just have to monitor that child more which I don't feel like has been done. for the price of childcare here I don't feel like I should have any of these concerns or problems. The staff definitely lacks accountability both the teachers and the director overall not satisfied and she would be at a different facility if there was openings

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

I absolutely love KWLA! I moved to St. Cloud from another state and was obviously very worried…read moreabout putting my 1 year old in the care of complete strangers. From the moment we took a tour my daughter loved this place. She was reaching for everything wanting to play and even spoke to a few staff members. This was amazing to me because she was scared of talking to strangers. For her first few months I still lived in another state. Since she lived with dad, the ladies took care of doing her hair every morning for him which was a huge relief for me. Since moving to the sunshine state she even started to wear sunglasses all day long! Her teachers not only embraced her new habit but made sure to send her home with all her belongings everyday. They even helped label some items! I thought my daughter would be a bit behind because she was born almost 4 months premature. But that was not the case. Before I knew it she was eating more talking more and even using sign language as she spoke! My daughter has now been in KWLA for over a year. I have since moved over a half hour away but I gladly make the trip every morning afternoon to bring my daughter here. She speaks more than most kids her age, she is potty trained thanks to them, she has wonderful little habits like singing as she is completing a task, and she begs me to bring her to see her friends and teacher everyday. This is the only place I trust to take care of my daughter and I highly recommend them! Thank you KWLA for helping raise my little girl!

We absolutely LOVE this daycare. Our little one has been here since she was one and has been…read moreflourishing as they follow the STEM curriculum. They really do love and care for your child and you notice it right away when you drop off in the morning and throughout the day as they keep you updated with activities through the app. They also have loads of events and activities throughout the school year and have two shows. All other daycares we visited didn't offer anything like this. Truly a great place to enroll your child in!