After dealing with other after-school programs, I didn't realize the quality of this place--how…read morewell they handle children and guide them in the process. They would get five stars if their communication and correspondence were better, so I figured I would update their rating. Hopefully, I can get my son back in there.

Excellent school! My child attended for 4 years and had a wonderful experience. The community is…read morevery inclusive, and the teachers and staff are caring and supportive. We love the Montessori approach and the Spanish program--both have been amazing for our child's development. Highly recommend!

Our son and daughter attended Joyful Heart for 2 years. So sad that we moved away because the kids…read moreboth miss her so much! Bonnie and Bruce are an absolute treasure in our community! Bonnie was exceptionally patient when one of ours was learning to control emotions and very helpful in keeping the children engaged so they were never bored. You know it's a great environment when you come to collect the kids at the end of the day and they are laughing, playing, and don't want to go home! A truly wonderful and safe place to bring children without a second thought.

Our son attended Joyful Heart twice a week for about two years and *loved* it. Bonnie and Bruce…read morehave created a wonderful, unique environment there that makes the kids feel safe, happy and engaged with play and learning both indoors and out. We made great friends with all of the kids and families there and sure miss it a lot. Would recommend highly.

My kids loved this school, and I loved being such a big part of their introduction to "school"…read more Teacher Sam is amazing, and all the kids love coming to school everyday.

We are SO happy we found this preschool for our little one! She absolutely adores Teacher Sam &…read moretalks about how much she misses her when she's not at school. Teacher Sam is a gem - she is incredibly experienced & so much fun! We also love the diversity of the families which is something that's really important to us. I highly recommend becoming part of this special, lovely community!

Our shy daughter began attending LHGS a few months ago, and she absolutely loves it! We had…read moreattended a coop in the past, and she had a hard time being dropped off, so we were cautiously hopeful that her first foray into preschool would be a positive one for her. All of the teachers at Little Hands are so sweet with her, and take her into their fold as soon as we get there. Any clinginess she has dissipates within seconds of arriving. When I come back to pick her up, she's all smiles, hugging and kissing her teachers. The half day schedule is 4 hours long, which is perfect - long enough that I don't have to turn around right after dropping her off to pick her up again. And they feed the kids snack AND lunch so I don't have to worry about packing a lunch on top of trying to get everyone out of the door in the morning. BONUS. The space is sweet - a large backyard with lots of play structures and toys, as well as chickens and bunnies. The kids help feed the chickens and sometimes collect eggs to use for lunch. They also have a plot at the community garden a few blocks away that they'll go to sometimes for a picnic lunch. Best of all, this is a place where my kid can get MESSY. I'm too anal to do those kinds of projects at home - the ones involving glue, glitter, paint, mud, gack... But I don't want my kid to be anal like me, so I'm very happy to see her little feet and face covered in dirt and what-not at the end of the day. Huzzah for Erin and her wonderful teachers at Little Hands!

Our family has had the most wonderful experience at Little Hands Garden School. My older son…read morestarted in 2022 and will soon be heading off to kindergarten with so many beautiful memories and a strong foundation, thanks to the nurturing environment at this school. My younger son joined this past year, and we are so grateful that he, too, gets to grow and learn in such a special place. The teachers at Little Hands are truly exceptional--kind, conscientious, warm, and confident. They approach each child with genuine care and respect, creating a safe space where kids are not only encouraged to explore and express themselves, but also gently guided to be thoughtful, kind, and responsible members of their community. It's clear that the staff is deeply committed to teaching children how to be good humans in our complex world. We especially love the play-based learning approach, which allows the children to learn through curiosity, imagination, and joyful discovery. The time they spend outside in the beautiful garden is a highlight--planting, playing, and connecting with nature in meaningful ways. It's the kind of early childhood experience every parent hopes for. Little Hands has been such a gift to our family. We're constantly in awe of the heart and intention that goes into everything they do. Thank you to all the amazing teachers for helping our boys grow with confidence, kindness, and joy!

This is based off of employment. I had someone in my family to apply for a job here, that being…read moresaid I'm not here to bash anyone BUT after what our family member saw inside, they refused an offered position at airport learning tree. This was specifically because a teacher showed blatant bias towards one student and even went as far as to mock others. Personally As a parent, it's troubling. This was brought to the attention of the employer. Otherwise the faculty and building seem great.

I am a new Mom and had to go back to work. When I called to…read moresee about a tour Penny was so warm and kind. She told me to swing by anytime. I stopped in unannounced. The building was completely secure and was buzzed in once she saw us outside. This was the only place that did not require an appointment. I did not want to see people on their best behavior, I wanted to walk into the day to day grind and see the real interaction. I am so happy I did! My lil guy goes to this daycare now and he thrives. Heis in the infant room and his teachers are wonderful the staff is fantastic. They communicate everything with you, offer great ideas and are so flexible! I love them all and so does my son! Definately check them out they are wonderful!

What a magical place! Our 4 year old has been attending this year and absolutely loves his time…read morethere. The teachers and staff are amazing people who are very caring, thoughtful people. We get extensive weekly recaps and photos sent, so we can see and hear about the experiences our child has had and what they've been learning about. The level of care and attention given to the development, safety, and health of our child has given us an extreme sense of comfort. I would highly recommend this preschool to any parent looking to have their child attend!

Both of our children have attended this wonderful little preschool under the leadership of Director…read moreand now owner Katie. Our children both came (our son, now in 1st grade) and currently our daughter, come home happy, excited to share what they have done that day and what they have learned. This is the type of preschool I would open myself as a former educator. They kids get to participate in structured and unstructured play, indoor & outdoor play and drive thier own independence and relationships. Highly recommend this wonderful neighborhood preschool!

We are so thankful that we chose Mt. Tabor Preschool Co-op for our family. Our son had a difficult…read moretime transitioning from staying home with mommy to playing in a classroom setting. MTP has an open door policy, which allowed me to be present while our boy was adjusting. It did not take him long, and now he LOVES school! Teacher Amy is amazing and seems to know how each child works...She is the toddler whisperer. Since we are a coop, every parent cares about the school and the kids in it. We have found a wonderful sense of community and support at MTP. The room very spacious with an open concept. There is an outdoor playground as well as a big room for indoor play on stormy days. Imaginations are encouraged to soar at MTP!

I was searching for a co-op for my 4 year old son after some Covid limitations had lifted. My…read moredaughter was in a different co-op but it closed down at the beginning of the pandemic and unfortunately never opened back up. I wanted to find a co-op because I love the fact that I can ease my child into learning. You get to be a part of the class and get to know the kids, families and the fabulous teacher Amy! There was actual information about how they are CONTINUING to keep our kids safe and masking. It's so helpful for keeping those little fingers out of noses and mouths I love that the school is so inclusive and has so much information available on their site. Teacher Amy is so kind and gentle with the kids, you can tell it's her passion to teach kids! She rotates the activities for the kids to do so that there little minds are constantly inspired. I am so so thankful to have found the school. My son can't WAIT to go to school and see his friends, it brings such a beautiful sense of normalcy that I cannot express enough how big of a difference it makes for our family! If you're looking for a school for a few days a week to help prepare your little one and socialize them and for countless other reasons too I highly HIGHLY recommend Mt tabor preschool!!