I wish I had read the earlier review prior to enrolling my kid. They watch a lot of tv on rainy…read moredays and just dump them in the yard the rest of the time. The owner really does only care about money and is not transparent - recently claimed tuition would not change much then jacked it up by $1,100 per year.... Doesn't pay staff enough. Nicole and some you to death. Lot of staff turnover. Indeed your kids will not be ready for kindergarten as there is no real instruction and during the day all ages are just lumped in together.

I would not recommend this place ever. The owner only cares about money and to be completely…read morehonest, your money would be better spent elsewhere. The kids are nowhere where they need to be to graduate to kindergarten and the owner stated that "kindergarten teaches kids as if they are all at the same level". The boss considers playing outside all the time acceptable and learning and asked that the kids do more fine motor skill learning, but that worksheets were not allowed." There is no consideration for the employees at all. Going there was the worst idea ever and I wouldn't send your kids here. Find a better "preschool" where your kids will actually learn.

This is such an amazing environment to be in here at Crozet Bright Beginnings! the staff is always…read moreso helpful and and appreciative to any and all accommodations for my son! He loves going there!

Our family initially had a positive experience at Bright Beginnings, which makes writing this…read morereview incredibly painful. Our 5 year old reported that a teacher punched her. Another child independently reported the same thing with a matching account. We immediately brought our concerns to the school, and we were assured that the teacher would not be allowed back while the police investigation was ongoing. Then one day before the investigation had officially concluded, we arrived to pick up our children early and found that teacher back in the building. We were horrified. My husband asked the owner, "If this were your child and you walked in and saw this teacher here, how would you feel?" Her response was, "If I believed my child, I would be furious." That statement has stayed with us ever since. No school can guarantee that every employee will always make good choices. We understand that. The allegation itself, while devastating, is not the primary reason we can no longer recommend this school. It is how the situation was handled. Parents need honesty, transparency, and leadership that puts children's safety first. Instead, we experienced broken assurances and a response that left us feeling our daughter's account was not being taken seriously. The hardest part is that our daughters loved this school. We wanted to continue believing it was a safe, caring place and truthfully could have still sent them back if the school handled the situation appropriately. Instead, we had to pull them out and were left feeling betrayed, unheard, and heartbroken. Unfortunately, our experience revealed a side of Bright Beginnings that we cannot recommend.

We have been over the moon with our experience at AMCC. Our son has been attending for almost 6…read moreyears now - pre-primary through second year elementary. The guides, lessons, classrooms, and overall experience has been beyond excellent and we are always those annoying folks that go on and on about our kid's school. But how could we not! We highly recommend AMCC for kiddos from the toddler stage all the way through elementary.

We love AMCC for our children. Their traditional educations and what they are learning are…read moreexceeding our expectations. We appreciate that they learn independently and also work on life skills as well. We love the amount of time spent outside and appreciate that they interact with children of various

We can't recommend this sweet preschool enough! Over the last 4 years, both of our children have…read moreattended preschool with Ms. Alison. We were looking for a half-day, nature and play-based preschool with experienced teachers and hit the jackpot when we found Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool! We watched our children build social and emotional skills, get plenty of outdoor play time, marvel at the chickens, ducks, and garden, and always come home happy and excited for their next day there. My daughter was well-prepared for Kindergarten, and my son is right on track as his preschool days come to a close. We feel so lucky to have seen such blossoming growth from both our kids. We are very thankful for our time spent at Kangaroo preschool with Ms. Alison and Ms. Anna; both incredibly caring, kind, and insightful women that we will miss terribly!

I highly recommend Kangaroo Preschool to anyone looking for a play based, nature centered preschool…read moreprogram. Ms. Alison teaches an academic curriculum that is age appropriate and allows students to grow at their own pace. All students find success in some way each day and love coming to preschool! My oldest son spent almost 3 years with Ms. Alison, Ms. Laura, and Ms. Anna. Over his time with Ms. Alison, Paul gained confidence, strong friendships, and skills that prepared him very well for Kindergarten. He loved spending time in the garden, checking out the chickens, and playing in the wonderful outdoor play spaces. My younger son just spent his first year at preschool and has come such a long way during this time! Cole has gained confidence, learned to follow directions and expectations for activities and loves playing with his friends. He loves checking out new bugs or animals that may visit the preschool and playing with the many cars and trucks both inside and outside. As a family, we enjoy reading the classroom library books the boys have gotten to borrow and bring home each night. Both of my boys have different personalities and strengths and Ms. Alison has taught each of them in the way that works for their needs. This is a great preschool program and we are lucky to have Ms. Alison as part of our school years!

Our daughter has done nothing but absolutely thrive here. The entire staff treats the children like…read morefamily, and my daughter simply adores her classmates and teachers. Not only has she learned a TON, but she has so much fun every day. We feel blessed to have found SMLP!

The school and all staff are amazing! My daughter went here the last two years and has grown in…read moreevery way!

My daughter attends FUMC Child Development Center. We have visited and my son has attended other…read moreprograms in the area. This preschool loves my daughter and she loves going! I haven't found another program where I trust my child is being well taken care of. She is learning and will be ready for school. I highly recommend the Child Development Center. It's just the best. Thank you FUMC!

I highly recommend this preschool! They provide a great atmosphere for the children.read more

We have been so happy with the quality of care at WCCC. Besides the huge bonus of providing healthy…read morebreakfast, lunch, and snack, we have found all of the teachers we've had to be kind, supportive, and patient. The emphasis on play-based learning provides for lots of outdoor time (they even have an outdoor classroom!) and art projects. Also appreciative of all the field trips. Our girls are excited to tell us about the fun things they do every day.

The staff at Westminster are second to none! I am so, so appreciative of the high level of…read morecommunication I get from my child's teachers - I always know what's going on and really trust them to care for my child. In addition, having such experienced teachers + staff means they are ready to make developmentally-appropriate recommendations for my child (e.g. - making suggestions about when to drop a bottle or switch to one nap). As a person with no prior experience with raising a child, I really value their perspective!