We have been through a handful of schools due to our expectations, communication issues, and…read moregeneral standards. From day one, both Ms Jessica and Ms Megan are always welcoming and accommodating. Does not matter the time of day, I get a response to any message I send. The teachers are phenomenal. My 5 year old can name numerous insect body parts, count to 20 in Spanish, doing addition and subtraction on her own, solar systems, and the list goes on and on. She comes home excited about learning and explains in detail what she learned that day. For this age group, I know what a challenge they can be. Ms Mary, our whole family loves her. My daughter asks why she can't come on trips with us. She makes such an effort to love and support the children. She finds their interests and treats every child like they are her own. We have LOVED Montessori. If you are thinking of a school and are unsure, do not hesitate. It will be the best decision you make!

Willow Creek was truly the best decision we made for my little guys. It felt like such a big…read moredecision to choose where to send them - but it was an automatic yes when we took the tour. It has been a safe, loving and nurturing place for my little guys to thrive. We especially love Mrs. Mary and all of the teachers in her class. We have moved since they were first enrolled, but the extra drive is worth knowing they are in such good hands! Thank you for running an amazing school and program - it has been such a special experience!

This pre-school and Kindergarten is great. We've had our daughter there since she was 3 for…read morepre-school and now Kindergarten. After pre-school her reading was impressive but one month into Kindergarten it has taken off! They do a lot of learning through songs and it's fun listening to our daughter sing some of them when she's playing in her room or just doing her own thing. The teachers have all been there a long time and are very good at their jobs. She has made a lot of friends and even though some of her pre-school pals didn't return for Kindergarten we've stayed in touch with them and the parents have been good to get to know as well. Others have made assertions about the security. As a parent with a child enrolled I will say that security at the campus is fine. Only an idiot would publish their security details online but having had my child there for going on two full years I am happy with what they do. Also the police station is literally across the street. Not near by, across the street.

I was so excited about enrolling my child here. However their front door is not secure. Anyone can…read morewalk in. And in this crazy world we are living in, I definitely don't feel safe sending my child here where anyone when a gun can walk in and shoot up the place. I even asked about this and their response was the police department is near by. Like that's going to deter crazy people. They refuse to secure their door. Other schools require you to be buzzed in. I'm not sure I will ever understand their reasoning as to not install a security door. This saddens me as I now have to send my child to a more safe school. I've heard other parents will be pulling their kids out as well. Please do better Challenger.

Finding childcare for your kids can be scary, putting trust in strangers can be hard but Small…read moreWorld is great. I feel like my daughters teachers and the admin staff really do care about her. Thank you Small World!

My daughter actually started at your daycare PRIOR to Covid and I did get to drop her off and pick…read moreher up from the classroom. This was before Mrs. April went on maternity leave. I found her AND other kids on top of the table and even commented why there are kids on top of the table and the young teacher or teacher assistant said "oh we are watching them". I informed Mrs. April and the director the next morning. My daughter was fine with drop off after the first week but started to cry and tug at me and dad after the first week. After the Covid restrictions, you switched to drop offs at the lobby and this went on for a few months but still during those few months...I couldn't get my daughter to come in on her own without crying and refusing to stay with you. Your director was informed an investigator was coming beforehand so she prepped her teachers on how to act to stay in business. I know for a fact she had a meeting with those teachers. You can't explain why my child was putting her hands over her head from your abuse though right? After 2 weeks in the new daycare she learned to trust her teachers and never...never did I struggle with drop off. She changed completely to her happy self and at times asked me and daddy to go home and pick her up later because she felt so safe and happy to be at the new daycare. You should not be in business. Your classrooms are unsanitary, smell so bad and you allow your teachers to abuse children. This causes PTSD, emotional distress, and trust issues with these kids. I pray that every parent does their research before trusting their kids with you. You're endangering our kids lives.

I have worked at Here We Grow for over 3 years now and have enjoyed my time there! I have worked as…read moreboth a teacher in the Preschool and PreK classrooms and in administrative positions and I can say that everyone works as a team to provide the highest quality of care to the families we service. We have a great play based curriculum that is hands-on for the children along with extra weekly curriculum activities/in-house field trips at no extra cost to the families. If you are looking for somewhere to send your little ones to help them get a head start on learning before Kindergarten or somewhere to help build foundational development skills, check out Here We Grow!

My son started at Here We Grow in the Toddlers class in 2021. He loves his teachers and the staff…read moremakes him feel so special, he has learned so much and continues to each day. We started our youngest son this year and he is doing so great!

I could not love this school more. We have two children enrolled. One in 3rd and one in 7th. They…read morehave both blossomed at the Elizabeth Academy. They look forward to school every day. I am impressed that they are learning Biology, Geometry, Geography and not just math and science. They are specific in the field they are studying. They take intriguing field trips that we talk about for weeks. The educational experience is very integrated. They love helping their peers and getting to know the children who are younger and older. Children are respectful and quiet. They are fully absorbed in the learning experience. We have been at the Elizabeth Academy for 3 years now and I only wish we had found out about it sooner. I wish all children could have an educational experience that is as magical as the Elizabeth Academy. In response to the two other reviews... My daughter who is in seventh grade has muscular dystrophy. She was a new student in sixth grade and was heavily encouraged to return in seventh grade. She, in particular, loves the school. For the first time in her life she is not the only child who is different. She is one of two children at the school with a severe physical disability there are also several children with profound mental disabilities. There are many, many children with mild disabilities of varying types. I know that some of these children are there on scholarship and I have seen them return year after year. The school tries to accommodate therapies within the school day. We have been at several schools in two different states. I have never had an educational experience with my children as good as the Elizabeth Academy. I think they do a fantastic job.

My child has been a student at Elizabeth Academy since they were 3 years old and are now in the 3rd…read moregrade. They have thrived being in the Elizabeth Academy program. The confidence in learning is so evident. They were able to spot a reading difficultly in my child and intervened early and now my child is thriving in reading! Something that I really prize is how the program leads to my child being kind and caring for others. The joy they have in helping the younger children by reading to them, spotting the classmate that doesn't have someone sitting by them and how excited they are to tell me about helping a fellow classmate with a difficult lesson.

My family recently re-located to Salt Lake City, and Foothill Montessori has without question been…read moreone of the highlights of being here thus far. Our toddler started at the school in August 2025 and he has LOVED it. Not only has he been safe, nurtured, and loved - he has also learned and developed a great deal and has made many new friends. His ability to maintain concentration, complete tasks independently, and verbalize thoughts and emotions has grown leaps and bounds. Indeed, Foothill Montessori is not just a daycare for toddlers and infants - the curriculum and staff provide schooling and learning just like they do for any other age group. I can't say enough good things about my son's Teachers (called "Guides"). Their respect for each child and their ability to teach and manage toddlers - all while maintaining utmost safety within the classroom - is second to none! The curriculum also includes a fantastic music program (which our little guy adores), as well as specific emotional / social development teaching by a dedicated (and amazing) staff-person. Not only have the education and experiences been great for our little guy, but the setting itself is nothing short of pristine. Most other schools (and especially daycares) are slightly dingy and also noisy. Not Foothill Montessori. The building is beautiful, light-filled, and extremely well-maintained. And it's shockingly quiet when you walk the halls. The Teachers / Guides are clearly super-engaged and cultivating an environment that keeps the youngsters' attentions. Most important, the entire staff knows and cares for each and every child. The leadership team and front-office staff seem to know everyone's name. I've observed them greeting by name every single parent and child who enters the school - from infants all the way up to 6th graders. I love dropping our son off to school, as I've come to consider the staff as good friends. And we've also been able to connect with fellow parents and enjoy playdates with other children. In addition to our toddler, we will be enrolling our infant daughter in a few months. All this to say -- I can't recommend Foothill Montessori enough and would give more than 5 stars if I could!

My oldest started attending the school in 2018 as a toddler, and my youngest started as an infant…read morein 2021. They love the school, are thriving and look forward to going every day. The teachers are amazing and supportive and the new owners have implemented amazing improvements to create a high fidelity Montessori and strong school community. Highly recommend it.

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

I love it here! The teachers are amazing and my kids love every one of them! The director is…read moreawesome and always so helpful when questions or concerns come up. I would recommend to anyone with any age kids!

Amazing staff, consistently stellar evidence of their educational approach, which is part social…read moreand part creative- evidence from my daughter's communication and her creative behaviors that came partly from the school curriculum and partly from her interactions with her classmates and teachers. I'm truly astounded by the level of quality and passion. My daughter has grown up with signing time and other active learning curriculum and I was worried that her experience in preschool might not build effectively on it. There was no reason to worry. I was an utter wreck picking up my daughter on her last day of school (due to moving). She didn't seem sad, she's 4. I've grown to trust all the fantastic people here over the years and it was so tough to part ways. Thanks everyone. I can't express it properly. Special thank you to Karla and Sarah!