We are finishing up our second year at Metzger Community Preschool, and have been so happy with the…read moreeducation that we have received. Since it is a cooperative preschool and I've gotten to spend time in the classroom, I feel so much more connected with my child's experience and he has thrived. We're looking forward to many more years here!

My oldest son went to Metzger Community Preschool last year and my youngest has started this year…read moreand we absolutely love this school. Both my children have thrived and grown so much here. The "play based" style has given them a chance to learn in a fun and safe place. Teacher Paula is a patient, kind and welcoming teacher and the biggest reason for our return. She has taught me, as a parent, so much as well. The class sizes are perfect for the kids to learn to play independently but also get the one on one time they need to grow. Having the older preschool class practice lunch was also such a great prep for Kindergarten. This school is more than we hoped for. It's been a community for our family and I highly recommend it to anyone searching for a preschool.

Creative Hands is a fantastic co-op preschool. We enrolled our son in the Pre-K program, and it has…read morebeen amazing so far! A few highlights: - The program has a great balance of structured and unstructured time - exactly what I would want at this age. - All of the kids are set up for success with lots of visuals and clear routines. - I've observed many teachers in my career. I've had the opportunity to spend time in the Pre-K classroom here as a parent teacher, and the staff here is amazing - some of the best I have ever seen. The Pre-K teacher is so warm, kind, and flexible, but also holds boundaries when needed. I know my child is in good hands here. - This is a very inclusive environment for children with special needs. Accommodations like flexible seating and sensory supports are integrated into the classroom without stigma. - All of the communication has been organized and clear.

We love Creative Hands! We were referred through family friends and have been very pleased. Could…read morenot recommend CH enough

Summer and Fall 2022 were a MESS. No consistency in staffing. Multiple school directors left in a…read morefew months. Regional Director is fully corporate and clearly focussed on the $$ for profit bottom line. Little understanding of positive behavior supports. Archaic behavior management consequences in place. Low skilled staff. A fancy curriculum is marketed but in reality, not implemented with fidelity. Very little formal preschool learning took place. And shockingly... one of the most expensive sites nearby. We pulled our kids after 4/5 months of waiting for it to improve.

This school is everything I hoped for and more! after trying out a couple other schools in the area…read morewe found touchstone and absolutely love it here for our daughter.

I highly recommend Together We Grow to families looking for a loving, heart-centered place for…read moretheir preschooler. My 4-yr old son has been going to Cheri for a year and he loves it. He's cherished & encouraged to be himself. And he's learned numbers & colors & letters too! Her outdoor space is phenomenal, complete with tall trees, deer, & a trampoline. Cheri is wonderful with the children - truly skilled at working with this age group.

I love Together We Grow! Cheri is amazing with my daughter…read more My 4 year old daughter started going to Together We Grow in February. It was such a great fit for her. They spend a ton of time outside. There is a huge outdoor play space, with bikes and trikes, a tepee, swings and grass!! This summer we are still attending 2 days a week, they are going on little outings around the area. My daughter loves going, it feels like a second home. I love the easy going feeling Cheri has. She is available to the children and allows them to explore their world in their own way.

This place is awesome! It's an old house turned into a preschool and indoor play area for young…read morekids. Each room has a theme: kitchen, dress up, wooden play structure, even a pit of beans to play in. We brought our almost one year old to play and she had a blast on the slide and in the play kitchen. For a kids play area, I was shocked by how clean the items are kept, and the toys are well organized. It's only six dollars per kid or five for a crawler. The weekend hours are limited, unfortunately. It would be awesome to have Saturday afternoon open. I'm so glad we were able to spend the morning here! One tip, adults and kids must wear socks, no shoes.

We've taken our daughter to this preschool for the last couple years and had an absolutely…read morewonderful experience. She grew so much during her time there and Jenni does a fantastic job creating a loving, nurturing environment for the kiddos. I can't say enough positive things about Jenni and this preschool and highly recommended her to anyone.

When the blessing/love of children and seniors are combined under one roof…read more I love Gentog When your part of the Gentog family, you're home :)

There are not enough stars on this review to adequately express the love I have for Gentog! The…read moreowners Marcie and Mert, and their team of loving caregivers has been a God send for our family. My disabled mother came to live with us 8 years ago and languished in bed all day watching TV. My hair stylist told me about Gentog when it opened (her mother is one of the senior caregivers) and my mom started attending once a week at first. She now goes twice a week and has for almost 5 years. Gentog provides great social interaction, but more than that, she's made lifelong friends with the staff and other participants. Since starting Gentog, my mother's health has improved as well. The social interaction alone is a plus, but they were also helpful in connecting us with other senior services. My mom gained a level of independence once they got her started using the TriMet lift bus system, and she now gets books delivered by mail from the local library. They also provide amazing support for caregivers through educational classes, seminars and support groups. We are moving out of state, and one of the hardest parts of this move is leaving Gentog. We will miss their loving care and support tremendously! I'd trust Gentog to care for any of my family members, babies or adults. They are truly amazing!

Before enrolling our daughter in 3rd grade, we specifically asked whether a child with no French…read morebackground could succeed at ILA. We were assured that she could and were encouraged to enroll. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. We repeatedly tried to contact our daughter's teacher, Françoise Coulon Lantz, to ask how we could support a beginner French learner at home. Communication did not occur until I showed up in-person requesting a meeting. During that meeting, she described our daughter as not knowing her purpose at school and acting "goofy." She then said many students had French-speaking parents, grandparents, or connections to France and asked, "What do you have?" As multilingual immigrants, this was surprising. I speak four languages and my husband speaks seven. We have never been asked to justify learning a language based on ancestry or cultural ties. We believe language education should be open to all children. Our daughter became afraid to ask questions, felt singled out at snack time, and excluded from classroom activities shared with parents in group chat. She was also expected to request restroom permission in French despite being a beginner, which often left her afraid to speak up! We also had concerning interactions with Pierre Burthey, who said families typically attend ILA due to French cultural ties or the ability to afford private school, then asked which applied to us. He also suggested our daughter might be better suited for public school. The impact on our daughter was significant. By the end of the fall term, she was anxious about attending school and often resisted going. We withdrew her. After winter break, the school created an individualized plan with other teacher replacing Françoise, and she thrived--regaining confidence and enjoying learning again. After three month, we were told by Pierre of his decision: our daughter is required to return to Françoise's class despite her distress. When we raised concerns, we felt dismissed and withdrew her that day. We are grateful to Valentin Raclot, Scott Murphy, Beatriz Ruiz, Valérie Rogers, Daour Mboup, Marc Bescond, Bayel Sarr, and Colin Labelle for their professionalism, kindness, and support. However, our overall experience at the 3rd-5th grade level was overwhelmingly negative. Families with children entering French immersion without prior experience should carefully consider whether this environment is the right fit. For our family, it was a nightmare!

ILA has helped nurture and development both my children from day care through pre-K. The teachers,…read morefaculty, and leadership provided our family an amazing foundation to build on. We could not have asked for a better partner in these last 7 years!

We've had an amazingly positive experience at Oswego. Our daughter loves both of the teachers…read more(Lindsey and Vicki) and had grown so much just in her first year of preschool. The teachers plan fun activities for the kids that vary based on the seasons and time of year, she always comes home saying she had a great day at school. The school requires quite a bit of parent involvement which has been something to get used to but it's also nice to be around other families who care as much about their kids' school environments. Would definitely recommend this as a great place to send your kids!

Oswego Playschool is truly a special place, I've never met teachers more excited, nurturing, and…read morecaring for the development and wellbeing of preschool aged kids. The parent involvement is paramount to the community at this school, and the relationships we've built in our two years here are lifelong friendships (parents, teachers and children alike)! It is a bittersweet feeling to be moving on next year to kindergarten, but I also feel our daughter is so well prepared for what's next thanks to teacher Vicki, and Lindsey, along with all of the other lovely parent teacher helpers that we've met along the way.

Our family has been a part of the the CMS community for two years and counting. We have had nothing…read morebut positive interactions with Ginger (and Shizuka). Our eldest son's first school experience was at CMS and I felt deeply comforted by the warm and enriching environment created by Ginger. CMS has nurtured his curiosity and prepared him for kindergarten in so many ways.

A true gem! This in house Montessori preschool provides a nurturing and safe environment that…read moreinstills a life long love for learning. True to the Montessori method, my child developed practical skills and independence. These skills were so helpful as they transitioned into grade school. The teacher is supportive and understanding and they have plenty of time to spend outdoors. I highly recommend this school if you are looking for a safe and welcoming environment where your child will thrive!

Both Academy staff and management members we found to be disorganized and unprofessional in their…read moreapproach to conveying information to families. The Academy initially had great promise of being a cohesive group of professionals. This in time, quickly, appeared to become less so. Numerous misunderstandings, along with a cool reception from the staff towards us, is what was experienced.

We adore Kiddie Academy! Our daughter has been going since early summer and it has been lightyears…read moreahead of our previous Montessori preschool. The flexibility of hours, the open communication, the smaller class size, great facilities, amazing staff, and very academic nature of the daily activities has us recommending this school to everyone we meet. My daughter adores her teachers and stops to give hugs and high-fives to every staff member she passes in the hall. Ms. Dyna and Ms. Kami are so great with the kids, so approachable and available to parents, and so organized. My daughter has learned so many things since starting here and I just love the fun and engaging curriculum. My son will start here in winter and I just know he's going to thrive.