Our daughter has been attending this school for the past month in the ages 2-3 classroom. She just…read moreturned 3. We love the school. I love that every new teacher is trained before they join a class, and so they are consistently able to meet each child at where the child is individually at a social, emotional, and intellectual level. I love that there are no time-outs, and there is plenty of positive reinforcement. The teachers are so kind, and full of empathy and compassion, that it takes any pressure off the kids and creates an environment of unconditional acceptance. Lacey and Paige and all the staff are simply wonderful with the kids. Our own daughter used to have meltdowns, and since she has come here, they have completely stopped. They respect that she doesn't like to be touched and doesn't like to have an audience while going potty. We know she is receiving individualized attention, because we see improvements daily. In under 3 weeks, she came home able to pronounce certain sounds that she struggled with - as a result, we were able to understand her better, which resulted in her being a lot calmer. The classrooms are full of natural light, and they have a sweet play area in the back with a play set and a sand box. There are plenty of sensory materials available. The children have access to various art media and materials also. Within the first month of school, they have used Play-Doh to build habitats for animals in the grasslands, they've made animal footprints using plaster (assisted by their teacher, of course), have painted with watercolors while listening to music, drawn self-portraits by looking into mirrors, and have made multimedia seashell and sand collages, among other things. The art is not constrained and Pinterest-worthy - instead, experiences are aimed at helping children learn how to use various media and work around a theme to create their own stuff. The kids also have music and dancing time. The children get a fair balance of outdoor free-play, indoor free-play, and teacher directed activities. There's a fair amount of imaginative play involved. While the curriculum is not rigorously academic (i.e. your child will not learn to write all the letters of the alphabet in week 1 of school as a 2-or-3-year-old), there is a focus on cultivating scientific thinking and curiosity, and they are equipping the kids with skills necessary to excel at Math. It's a child-led Reggio Emilio school. They make sure social skills are incorporated into learning experiences. Last month, for instance, the kids built an airplane for the class to sit in and took turns "flying" the plane. They also hosted their own market with fake money and products, and took turns buying and selling goods and returning change to customers. They have been building habitats for the African grassland animals they learned about. They have been measuring object sizes and lengths. There is art incorporated into their Science lessons. Among other social skills, the kids also clean-up after meals, wiping down the tables and sweeping up crumbs. They fold away their bedding and put it away after nap time. My daughter has come home so proud and confident that she can help around the home and contribute these things. The teacher also has conversations with the kids during lunch, which is so crucial - to be able to listen, and take turns speaking at dinner. The snacks provided are nutritious, diverse, and not junk food (apricots, cheese, turkey, crackers, fruit, a variety of vegetables and hummus, etc.). I love that they have an app that the teacher uses to provide periodic information about what the kids ate, how long they napped, and activities they did. They also upload pictures and videos. The teacher fills in updates when the kids are asleep or during post-meal cleanup. So while the kids are awake, they have her complete attention. The updates are helpful, because as working parents, we know if our child hasn't eaten or we know if a nap wasn't taken, and can accordingly provision for it. It's also reassuring to check in on my kid when I am on my lunch break. The drop-off and pickup timings are very generous. We can have afford to have a slightly late day at work without having to stress about pickup. The school has far fewer days off than most of the other local schools - so I don't have to worry about arranging childcare for non-school days. Given the small class sizes, trained teachers, the Reggio Emilio approach and curriculum, convenient hours, limited holidays, and individualized attention, this preschool provides full value to its students and parents. We had come here after having our older child at a wonderful school that set the bar really high. And we love the Second Avenues Preschool just as much, if not more. Thank you for providing such a wonderful space where our child feels loved and accepted, and where she has been able to flourish and thrive. You are wonderful.

My daughter has gone to this preschool since she was 18 months old (she's almost 4 now). The old…read morestaff was great. Since hiring a new Director (Lacey) the turnover seems high and the teachers being hired appear to be unqualified and incapable of handling the amount of children in their classes. A couple months ago my husband and I were informed that our child was hitting and spitting in class- my kids teacher and Lacey the Director stated that this behavior had been going on for an ENTIRE YEAR without the daycare informing us- a complete lack of professionalism and communication. Needless to say, we all decided that it was best to part ways. This was a horrible experience to say the least.

The Madeleine Choir School has exceeded every expectation we had. From the moment we joined, the…read morewarmth and care shown by the entire staff have been remarkable. Both Principal Douglas and Principal Randazzo genuinely care about each and every student -- not just academically, but personally. They take the time to know each child and ensure they feel valued and supported. Dr. Kristen Fuoco is incredible with helping students navigate any challenges they may face. Her compassion and dedication make such a difference in the lives of the children. My son, who transitioned from a very large charter school, has been welcomed with open arms. The staff and faculty have helped him recognize his individual strengths and encouraged him toward success and confidence. Mr. Sparks is an unsung hero who ensures everything on campus runs smoothly -- from maintenance and transportation to security and more. I always know my child is safe at school thanks to the school's thorough background checks and safety training for all personnel. The commitment to a secure and nurturing environment gives parents tremendous peace of mind. The Madeleine Choir School also offers an incredible array of after-school programs, clubs, and private music lessons. The choir program is truly outstanding -- the director's passion and excellence in teaching are unmatched and bring out the best in every student. Overall, I cannot imagine a better school experience. The Madeleine Choir School is a place where students are not just numbers -- they are known, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to any family seeking an exceptional education within a supportive and uplifting community.

As a lifelong Catholic who attended private Catholic schools, I was excited to send my son to The…read moreMadeleine Choir School. Sadly, our experience was extremely disappointing. From the start, his first-grade teacher was negative and unwelcoming, and we felt he was unfairly targeted. The final straw was when he was accused of "choking" another child during a playground game. The other student and his parent confirmed that no choking happened, yet Principal Megan Randazzo pressured my son to admit it and ignored the truth. She kept slamming her hands on the table.Without any real investigation, she expelled our first grader. This is not the compassionate or fair environment one would expect from a Catholic school. Since transferring to Christian school, he is thriving and super happy. Parents, please think twice before enrolling your child at MCS. Many families, including ours, have felt their children were targeted rather than supported. Very disappointed.

As a mom of a little baby I can 100% recommend it to any other moms in the area that are looking…read morefor a great daycare. Their staff is loving and caring, the installations are great and clean, the management staff is also amazing and caring. I really appreciate their help with basically co-parenting with me. They send reports of whenever anything happens to your baby, call you when needed, communication was never a problem. I was super sad once I had to move towns and unfortunately couldn't keep on bringing my baby cause it did feel like an extra family, the teachers were so loving and that is something as a mom you really look for in the people with whom your child is gonna spend most of his time besides yourself. One of the nicest things was getting to see the crafts my baby would do very often at daycare, pictures they would print and decorate or do something nice for holidays and other special days. Love them and would use them again if I live closer again!

I have nothing but good things to say about this care center. Hands down the BEST daycare in town!…read moreI trust every single person that works there. My girls LOVE the teachers there and I personally love the staff. They are very selective in who they hire, which alone says alot. Angie, Ashley, & Amanda always update me on anything that goes on while my girls are in their care. They are Ginuwine, honest and caring and it shows. I'm VERY picky when it comes to who watches my babies and these ladies make me feel really comfortable which is a MUST! They go by the book and then some. I love how organized and clean they are, & the communication is suburb. I do "Pop ups" and randomly sneak in to see how things are going in the classroom when the parents are "unexpected" and I can honestly say I've never been disappointed. I go by people's vibes and I can tell if someone is Ginuwine or not. These women are very Ginuwine and honest. If an incident occurred with your child, they let you know exactly what happened, how it happened, What time it happened and what they did to comfort your child. The staff is very well trained and definitely hand picked. The owner and managers all have kids and they all go there which is a really good sign. The staff have been there for years, they have well balanced meals, excellent learning activities, and well put together daily schedules. Courtney has been there for 20 years and she is the sweetest lady ever, Jaime knows everything about every child and gives these kids a lot of one on one attention. Summer is a gorgeous young lady that was born to care for young kids, she's super mature. Hailey has patience like no one I know, I witnessed it first hand at the kids Christmas performance (which was amazing btw). Jasmine is such a sweetheart, her and my daughter share a special bond, its adorable. Lora was my daughters previous teacher and she LOVES her, she calls her "Flora" so now I call her flora whenever I see her. I will never leave this place nor will I ever find a daycare that will care for my babies the way this daycare does. 1 million golden stars to the owner and Managers that make this daycare the way it is, I wouldn't change a thing about it. P.S. I don't remember all the names of the staff, the ones mentioned are the ones that stand out to me from my girls experience.

Marcia spanked my 3-4 year old, not once, but twice over a span over 3 months. It wasn't until he…read morecame home crying the second time that "teacher spanked me in front of my friends" that I knew without a doubt that it had happened. A friend had told me, she knew someone who's daughter was also spanked. And when I confronted her about it, she told me that she had just "clapped behind him really loud," and then claimed, "I thought you knew he was a bit rowdy." No, we did not. Every time I enquired about him, she would always tell me that "we had a good day." We immediately removed him from her care and never went back. This was 10 years ago and I really wish I had spoken up sooner. He has struggled to feel comfortable in a school setting since then.

Marcia Anderson has been teaching preschool over 45 years. Wow! She was voted Woman of the Year…read morein Wasatch Woman Magazine. She is a gem! My children adored her as their first 'school teacher' and loved come to school in the delightful big old church building. This preschool is incredible!

I cannot say enough good things about this preschool! The teachers are wonderful along with their…read morefacilities and curriculum. Bonus: I love the pick up and drop off system!

Loved Summit Academy Preschool!…read more After having a horrible experience at another private preschool, I was looking for a good preschool to enroll my daughter in, and I'm so glad I found Summit Academy Preschool (which is NOT related to Summit Academy Elementary which has a separate entrance process). My daughter attended this preschool for a year and always came home happy. She learned to count to 100, and to even add and subtract numbers, among other things. I was really impressed! They even had a Christmas program with Santa Claus last year! My daughter was super excited. Her teachers Ms. Mckenzie and Ms. Jennifer were two lovely ladies who cared for my child learning and well-being. Every time I had a question or concern, either teacher would address it promptly. Thumbs up! My daughter was able to get to know her teachers very well as well as her classmates. Even though she will be heading to kindergarten this Fall she still talks about her friends from Summit Academy Preschool. I highly recommend this preschool, no questions about it. And remember, you'd still need to pay tuition since the preschool is separate from the charter school. The tuition itself is well priced and it is not expensive compared to some private schools out there.

Swimming private lessons from the instructor home. The swim instructor Mrs. Stef is really great…read morewith kids. My kid enjoyed the swimming lesson with her. She booked super fast and I hope in the future she have more availability.

If I could leave this school 0 stars I will. Not only did I never receive the address the first…read moretime I booked my sons class but on the day I desperately tried to find if they had another address and nothing. I then tried calling 3 different numbers and no one answered. As a parent after promising their 2yr old a swimming lesson this really upset me. Then I rescheduled which they end up cancelling due to a storm. Understandable right.... Mind you I decided to even reschedule for my son but then this it's really upsetting. I asked for a refund and they denied me because of their policies. Based on what happened the first time the least they can do is refund me the class I wasn't able to attend because they do not have a correct address on their webpages or the fact they don't have anyone answering their phones in case something like this happens. It is a business right?

I needed a quick CDL course. Kaitlyn from the front office was able to set me up urgently. Bryan…read morewas very responsive and supportive. He was beyond flexible with me and my schedule. I appreciate how Bryan was from day one to test day.

This is an amazing school, and they genuinely care about their students! Alex, Zainah, Bryan, and…read moreKatlyn were all absolutely awesome to work with. They truly take their time with you, making sure you are incredibly well-prepared for your driving test, even if it means going beyond the minimum government-required hours. They are definitely not trying to 'push you out the door' as soon as you hit 40 hours. I can't recommend this school enough! My wife and I both went through their SLC school, and we drove up from Spanish Fork every day just to attend - it was absolutely worth the commute!

My grandson transferred from Nevada Connections Academy and everyone has been very helpful in…read morehelping the transition go as smoothly as possible.

After 11th grade my daughter was not happy in regular schools. Im not gonna lie. I was worried when…read moremy daughter wanted to go to Connections but I realized after talking to the school and guidance counselors at her local highschool in SLC that educational journeys look different for all kids, even if it meant homeschooling for a year. We made the decision her senior year (iright before covid which is sort of ironic since everyone went online any way in April) for her to go. She was given so much support and the teachers were available when we had questions. She gained confidence in herself and focus and wanted to do well. Five years later and she is doing amazing-nursing major, living independently and making a great living while in college. Connections gave her the foundation she needed at the time and courage to listen to herself and set goals that were attainable, I highly reccommend this school.....it has led her to do great things in life and appreciate education even more.