Our daughter has attended the Purple Door D'Andrea campus for over a year and has had a wonderful experience! The campus is lovely and perfect for young children; bright colors and loads of fun toys. The school also has a huge backyard to play in with bikes and a playground. The teachers are all kind and knowledgeable and the smaller class sizes ensure plenty of one on one attention. My kiddo has made lots of friends and learned her alphabet and how to write her name and sound out words. I appreciate that there are themes that focus on fairy tales, and pets, and the human body ,and everything else in between. Our daughter is always excited to go to school--I would highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a clean, loving environment to send their kiddos. read more

My husband and I transitioned our 5 year old son after being in a in home daycare to a more 'school based' care/preschool as he fell along the later Kindergarten kids since his birthday is in October and we were a little too late to enroll him to WCSD Pre-K programs, but also needed something more full-time rather than a 7-12pm timeframe. Purple Door Preschool D'Andrea is located next to my mom's apartment at Eastland , so my husband and I thought it help with drop off and pick ups. I have also had multiple friends mention they love Purple Door. When I first called, they said I could come by anytime during the week to do a tour. So I went with my son and met Mr. T for the first time who showed me the D'Andrea campus . I was impressed with the type of rooms they had, the different themes each month, and the 'curriculum' they offered for the kids , especially for the 4/5 year olds who are about to go into Kinder. We made the decision to officially transition our son around October time and my son was really excited. So far with my experience with this school, I had concerns at first with the transition and my son making friends as he met some of his closer friends at his old daycare . Everything was good so far, but my son did have an issue he expressed to me about another kid who supposedly not as nice to my son. I mentioned my concerns to the teachers about the other child targeting my son, however the teacher explained that the other child did have some problems with other kids also and fair enough my son can have a lot of energy too and is still working on his boundaries as a 5 year old. That was the beginning of my sons time with PurpleDoor but have not heard anymore problems with the other child after that. They also got the cubbies confused on my sons first day of school where we had an awkward situation with another parent about my sons cubby being incorrect . It was an easy resolve though, and it all worked out at the end. My son has been able to spell his name, his last name, and progress more with his cognitive learning since being at PurpleDoor and I've been happy with all the other extra curriculum they've done at the school like their winter performances and right now their soccer shots that I just enrolled my son on Tuesdays till March. This is a school where you do have to provide your own lunches for your kids but they have parties every now and then. They do also follow WCSD calendar, so anytime the schools are closed are when PurpleDoor is closed along with winter delays or fire days , but they do communicate with you over the BrightWheel app and emails regarding any closure or delays. Every month you are required to bring a Costco size snack for the kiddos as they provide the snacks and fresh fruit for them. Finally this is a tuition based school with different cost for part time and full time care along with before and after school care. As a first time parent, I do recommend to look at all your options for care especially if you have a 4/5 year old because there are Pre-K programs for WCSD as long as there is room and not tuition based and depending on your location in NNV other preschools may offer till 6pm care without paying an addition cost for after school care. But I do recommend PurpleDoor Preschool as the teachers are great, the curriculum is good, and my 5 year old son absolutely loves it. read more

If your kid is on the spectrum do not send them here. They don't like or know how to work with kids who are on the spectrum. Adding on to it since Stephani wants to act confused. For 1. I never met you, I've only had encounters with Tracy. 2. Tracy said a meeting would be held which she rescheduled and eventually never had the meeting. 3. I had to ask Tracy not once but twice if she had any references which she said she would email me and I never got. You guys lack communication and I strongly believe you guys didn't want to work with my child. Every time I would pick him up you guys only complained about him being a distraction and how I should find another school that suits him. You don't need to reply to defend your school, you need to work on hiring a better staff. You guys can't keep any teachers around. His teacher changed more than 3 times. read more

The teachers and administrators are amazing here. My daughter has grown so much and they really do put a lot into their students.

The owner of this preschool strictly doesn't do good business and or have any empathy for her students or parents. This school lacks communication and accountability and seems to be lacking basic principles in a school where trust my little children. I wasn't some new parent or client to the purple door when I decided to end our journey there. I have had my two daughters attend purple door for the last 3 years. We were/are currently at Purple Door until this year and what a mental roller coaster I have experienced here. And some of these were the reasonings I will be giving them this ranking.. *All the teachers who are supposed to be in these classrooms who are to be advertised as in the same classroom with the same students and teachers daily to give my child a routine and stability- was in fact a false advertisement. This never happened in my 3 years there. All teachers rotate. Teachers drive thier vans of before and after care programs which pulls them from class every day morning and afternoon. *She charges for everything and anything she can and I don't feel her intentions are for the kids but just more ways to get more income. *I personally reported an incident to which I physically witnessed, to the director of a teacher pulling/grabbing my daughter aggressively in one of the classrooms since he was a sub for her original teacher who drove the vans. This part gets sticky as this sub teacher was the SON to the woman in charge and director of that school. If you ask me makes me already a little uncomfortable considering this lady has 3 locations who would think it would be appropriate for him to be under a different director. Nothing happened for the remainder of the year as we called a conference to which the mother director and the owner sat in. Wasn't a pleasant setting. And to come find out this teacher I was reporting had a pending CPS case at this same school! *This current year, my daughter went from being left out side ALONE to and targeted for wellness checks being given by these teachers which seems inaccurate and a whole bunch of miscommunication in between. The Owner Stephanie raised my price of tuition by over $100 without any notification making this $825 tuition bill now, due in 4 days which to licensing guidelines she has to give a 30 day heads up. Then when I asked for some type of compromise there was none on her end and ultimately ended very unprofessionally and unexpectedly. We wrote in Friday would be our last day considering the huge inconvenience of this increase so last minute and the false promises and tired of the lack of communication. The purple door owner calls me from a blocked number to start harassing me over why I went to her school if I was so unhappy. Excuse me? You're a business owner and providing services I'm not only unsatisfied with this business but handling these situations so unbelievably immaturely and unprofessionally was my last straw to why I withdrew my daughter immediately. This has not only left me with such a heavy heart but such disappointment in a school I trusted and invested in and ultimately was let down by this school including my tiny humans. Stephanie the owner had no sympathy whatsoever for my daughter who was ripped out of her classroom mid year with no explanation to her friends or why she was pulled out of her class and escorted out on her last day. She did not once apologize for the action of her increase unexpectedly and the huge inconvenience this caused my family and made it clear she didn't care to work with me. Never once did we try to compromise or did she even treat me with a care in the world. She just said nothing was guaranteed and moved on. Extremely disrespectful to a parent and client of hers for the last 3 years. Who's not only provided referrals and volunteered endlessly and donated constantly and made personal gifts for teachers but let alone someone who truly cared for the kids there. It was a heavy hard decision to walk away but this school has provided anything BUT stability, integrity, and communication for me and I'm moving on there's other preschools for less drama and headaches. read more

Purple Door Preschool is one of the best decisions we have made for our kids to date. We were at another daycare and when we went to the open house we instantly felt like it was going to be the right move. Both of my kids love it. My son (now in kindergarten) wants to go back whenever he can on breaks. My daughter has the choice to go on Fridays or stay home and 99% of the time she wants to go to school. The teachers and admin are great. The classrooms and school itself foster learning and fun. The "backyard" is a kids dream. The curriculum includes standard classroom time as well as things like cooking and science experiments. We have no complaints and are grateful for the time our kids have been able to attend. read more

When I noticed Purple Door was opening a location close to our home I signed up my son right away. I had heard wonderful things about their Wingfield location from parents we met at local playgrounds, trampoline parks, and other places in the area. Their young children loved going to school. I researched Purple Door on my own and fell in love with their "play based" philosophy! When we toured D'Andrea I fell in love all over again with their gorgeous setup, classrooms, and sweet teachers! When it was time for my son to start, it was emotional -- but only for me! My son was so excited. He was welcomed from day 1 and has made wonderful friends from class. This winter break has been hard because everyday he has been asking to go to school. We love Purple Door, Steph, Tracey, and all of the amazing teachers. read more

We absolutely LOVE Purple Door (Midtown)!! We previously tried a different school and we did not have the best experience. However, we are so happy and lucky to have found Purple Door. My daughter looks forward to going to school and has learned so much already. We are beyond grateful for the amazing staff/teachers and would highly recommend Purple Door to anyone looking for a preschool. read more

Love this PreSchool and so does my little! The staff is absolutely amazing and the owner really takes pride in making sure that the kids are learning new things while having fun. They are truly about learning through play and my daughter really loves that. read more

When I learned that Purple Door Preschool, one of Reno's only play preschools in the area, was opening a campus in Midtown, I knew this was where I wanted my daughter to attend. I had been searching for a play school and positive reviews of the original campus out in Wingfield solidified my decision. I was a stay-at-home mom, so I just wanted an opportunity for my daughter to go a few times a week to socialize with other children and play in a different environment from home. The Purple Door Midtown campus turned out to be the perfect fit for us. My shy daughter, who usually clings to me, found an instructor that made her feel comfortable and safe. Over time she began to open up more and more to other staff and kids. I've seen her gain so much confidence and come out of her shell. She loves doing science experiments, yoga, and baking things while at school. Her teachers let the children follow their interests and get to know the students well, and their families. I've always felt comfortable and safe with my child there and love hearing about all the things she did throughout her day. read more

My 2 kids have spent 6 years at Purple Door and we've loved every year! Awesome teachers. Great facility. Thanks to the Purple Door team for all you do for our kids, we appreciate you! The Brown Family read more

The Purple Door D'Andrea location when it finally opened was great until the beginning of this year. They have had a high turn over with teachers in my son's class and communication is lacking of its whole truth making it not trust worthy with my child. I would not recommend. When it comes to your kid, the truth is important. read more

I can not say enough good things about this school. We toured it when my daughter 2 and knew it was where we wanted her to go. She started this fall and loves learning and playing here. We rave to everyone about it. Every preschool should have the same play based philosophy in my opinion. She did not talk much before school and was in speech therapy for 2 years. Shortly after starting school her language took off. Stef the owner had a genuine love for caring doe children. In the face of a pandemic they have taken every measure to try to help the students and families remain as safe as possible. My daughter teach Miss Montana is amazing and my daughter tells me all the time how much she likes her. On the weekends my daughter is sad when school is closed. If I could rate this school a 10/5 stars I would. Highly recommend! I can not say enough good things about this school. We toured it when my daughter 2 and knew it was where we wanted her to go. She started this fall and loves learning and playing here. We rave to everyone about it. Every preschool should have the same play based philosophy in my opinion. She did not talk much before school and was in speech therapy for 2 years. Shortly after starting school her language took off. Stef the owner had a genuine love for caring doe children. In the face of a pandemic they have taken every measure to try to help the students and families remain as safe as possible. My daughter teach Miss Montana is amazing and my daughter tells me all the time how much she likes her. On the weekends my daughter is sad when school is closed. If I could rate this school a 10/5 stars I would. Highly recommend! read more

Purple Door Preschool - Preschools Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Highly recommend Purple Door -- we love them! We had our daughter (3) here for 4 months as we were temporarily living in Reno and wish we could've stayed with Purple Door longer! Our daughter would always come home happily telling us about her teachers, her friends, and all the fun things she did there. They were also very helpful and offered great guidance when we were dealing with some temper tantrums at home. Tremendous location with really pleasing colors, activities, room design. Wish we could've kept her here longer! A+ read more

We love Purple Door. We moved here in May and were incredibly lucky to grab one of the summer camp spots and then get a spot for the school year. The teachers are incredibly engaging and caring, Ms. Stef is so warm and inviting (and does a great job running the place!) And the concept keeps the kids learning through play and offering constant new experiences. Couldn't be happier! read more

We love Purple Door, Steph, and all my kids teachers! I chose this school because I loved the mix of ages 3-5 within each class, they have so many fun themed classrooms they rotate to, cooking, science, music, library, crafts... and value outside playtime! We drive 30 min from home to this school because I loved everything about this school. Highly recommend! read more

Miss Stef and her staff are absolutely amazing! We love Purple Door and everything it stands for. Kids get to be kids and learn through play at this school... kiddos could use a lot less testing and a lot more play. The entire staff is very caring and loving to all the kids that attend Purple Door. Many of them still ask about my son and how he is doing in school, and he hasn't been there for 3 years! You can tell the staff and Stef really have a passion and love what they do! Thank you for being the best preschool around. read more

Love the Purple Door! My daughter was so scared to go to preschool but loves it now! The staff are great and my daughter is learning so much! She amazes me with all of the stuff she has learned! I just can't say enough great things about this school! I love the different themed rooms they have! Never a dull day at school here! Oh and I love how they post pictures of the kids at the end of the week! Great school!!! read more

Awesome school! We've recently started and my daughter is so happy and having so much fun. Everyone has made her feel so welcome and after her first day she screamed "That was awesome! Can I go back everyday?!" I'm extremely thankful for such an amazing place to send my daughter. We especially love the blend of play and learning so she gets to explore and be creative while learning new things. read more

Love love LOVE this school!! Our daughter has been here for over a year and is still so excited to go to school every day! The curriculum is play based but she is not even 4 and she knows her alphabet, she can write her name, and can count to 20 while also recognizing those numbers in writing. The teachers are all very kind and clearly have the kiddos best interests in their hearts. The tuition is very reasonable and the hours available are convenient for working parents too. The location is awesome, right next to Red Hawk golf course. read more

This preschool is truly a gem! My little guy had never been to any type of daycare or childcare before as I am a stay at home mom. Naturally I had a lot of angst about leaving him. From the FIRST day he has had nothing but the best time here. We love the rotating style of learning as there are so many different rooms each with a different theme. My little guy LOVES his teacher Ms. Kathy. Even when we aren't at school he is talking about school and everything that he has learned colors, letters, alphabet, planets, dinosaurs. Highly recommend for anyone in the area looking for a preschool. Great location as well! read more

My daughter is on her second year at Purple Door and she loves it! She learns so many things that it's hard to keep up with her some days ;) I see her growth daily through all the art work she brings home. She also loves to help me cook which is probably because they learn to make things in the Purple Door kitchen. read more

Their play-based approach is exactly what my intelligent preschooler needs. She comes home with stories of the fun things they did, all the while not realizing that she's actually been LEARNING about dinosaurs or space or cooking! I'm grateful that the owners take into account each family's situation and make the most for each individual child. Thank you Purple Door! So glad we found you! read more

We love Purple Door! My daughter does so well in the small classes. It's a play based school which is exactly what we were looking for. She tells me all the fun science, art and learning they did and is always excited to go! I've seen her grow so much socially and she has already learned so much in the few months that she has been attending. I would recommend this school to everyone! read more

This place has been a total game changer for our family. My son leaves running out the door to go here and always has a smile on his face when I pick him up. It's play based but his learning has excelled exponentially and we couldn't have made a better choice. read more

My daughter just completed her second year here and we have nothing but good things to say about the school. Unlike many day cares in the area that deceptively use the word "preschool" in their name, Purple Door is an actual preschool, designed specifically for the developmental needs of three and four year-olds. Kids are assigned to dedicated classes, so they have the same two teachers and are with the same group of kids throughout the day and the school year. This allows them to form special relationships with their teachers and classmates because they are always together. Each class moves as a unit through the different rooms and activities during a day, and each week there is a particular theme that many of the activities are centered around. Most of the activities are geared to learning through play, though they do have a very small part of the day where they do "classroom" learning....... my daughter has learned to write her name, and her knowledge of letters and numbers has definitely been reinforced at school. I visited several area preschools before deciding on Purple Door and was surprised that some of the more expensive options actually seemed to offer less. The most expensive and prestigious preschool in town consisted of one large room where all the kids spend the entire day together, and also made me make an "appointment" a week in advance in order to visit the school. When I showed up to Purple Door unannounced, the director was more than happy to give me a tour right then. read more

Purple Door is AMAZING! I am so glad I found this school for me son. From the first interaction before school even started I felt great about sending my energetic and crazy son here. The staff is supportive and loving and puts this worried mama's mind at ease. It's all about play at Purple Door and we couldn't be happier!! It's like no other preschool I have ever seen. read more

Purple door has several rooms with different activities to keep your little one's mind entertained. It reminds me of all of the fun and games I used to enjoy as a child. They focus on teaching through play which makes learning fun! I would highly recommend Purple Door Preschool :) read more

My son is in his first year here and he loves it! Him and his classmates have a tight bond and the teacher are amazing! Highly recommend!

Purple Door Preschool is a fantastic place for children! What a wonderful and unique learning facility! Our daughter has been in the afternoon classes truly looks forward to all the educational lessons each day. The teachers and staff are fantastic and make it a point to learn each child's name. Each month offers a set theme of lessons, age appropriate science experiments and activities. The school itself offers creative rooms for learning from the classic Library to the inventive Engineering Room. There are so many wonderful qualities!! read more

I have been taking my daughter to purple door now for a year, and I couldn't be happier. My daughter has learned so much, explored so many fun subjects, and most importantly explored her world in a whole new light through play. I absolutely love the layout of the different rooms, the opportunity for the kids to use real life tools/skills and their amazing backyard. Purple door stands high above the rest for many reasons... but you can't beat the low teacher-student ratio and their ongoing support of letting the littles learn through play. Thanks Stef and all of your teachers for doing all that you do!! read more

Our four-year old daughter attends preschool at The Purple Door and she loves going to school each and every day. She can't wait to see her teachers and friends and she is learning something new all the time. The staff is warm and friendly and caring. I love how they have a private Parent's Group on Facebook where the teachers post cute videos and pictures of the children in action! It's great to see them playing and learning simultaneously. That's the philosophy behind The Purple Door--that children learn through play! Each room of the school is themed: get moving and symphonies, engineering and mechanics, science, art, library, and so much more. The playground is amazing too with so many hands-on activities for the children to explore and use their imaginations with. As an educator myself, I know my daughter is getting a great head start on kindergarten and will be fully prepared when she begins elementary school next year. And as a family with a schedule that can change frequently, Stef always works with us to meet our family's needs. read more

My son started at the Purple Door for his first year of preschool this August and we are loving it!! Really feels like a unique learning environment and I am so grateful that we stumbled upon this amazing place! We are thrilled with the experience so far and are looking forward to his little brother joining the Purple Door Family next year too! read more

We absolutely love Purple Door. Our daughter absolutely loves going to school, and she's learning so many cool things. She loves telling us about what she learned from Ms. Inas after every school day. We look forward to sending our son when he gets old enough to go. Thanks, Purple Door! read more

We couldn't be happier with Purple Door. It has been so great for our daughter. We will be sending our son when he gets old enough. Mrs. Inas, and Ms. Emily are absolutely fantastic! It's everything and more you could ever want from a preschool. Thank you Purple Door! read more

This school is absolutely amazing. My 4 year old went to preschool here and it could not have been a better fit for him. The Purple Door focuses on allowing children to explore and learn in a natural, intuitive way. They play to learn! My son is very energetic and spirited and hard-headed. Play to learn helped him discover a thirst for learning that prepped him for what would come with Kindergarten. One of my favorite features at the purple door is the room where they get to take things apart. They take apart telephones, computers, typewriters, etc. all to understand how those items work. They even have a kitchen where they actually cook with the kids! It really helped Brady gain some independence and find all he was capable of. We are so grateful for Stef and her amazing staff. Purple Door is one in a million! read more

This preschool, is honestly one of the best preschools that I could ever send my son too! The staff are amazing and they treat everyone as individuals and knows each child by name! The ratio is perfect! My son has autism and I was hesitant about asking if his ABA therapist can come to the the school but I sat down and talk to Stephanie and they worked with us and my son has improved so much while going to the purple door. He's interacting with other kids, the staff are so great with him! All the events, they make it so fun for the kids! I never once seen a preschool as awesome and energetic as this one! This is hands down truly amazing place who are there for the children and make the best out of everything that has been going on this year! Love how everything is play based as well !! read more

My kids both love coming to the purple door very much! The staff is very friendly and I feel like my kids are in good hands! They love Mr. Michael! I would highly recommend this school! read more

Purple Door Preschool has been absolutely amazing for our community! It's actually play based and children learn social emotional skills that aren't being taught in many other environments. The owner and director are committed to providing quality childcare to children and the teachers are there for more than a paycheck. The backyard playground is equipped with an amazing pirate ship, bikes, a digging pit, outdoor kitchen, etc. They do science everyday as well as art and some academic focus to prepare kids for kindergarten. I can't say enough good things about Purple Door. You definitely won't regret taking your children here! read more

Purple door.... more like Poor door. The owner of the preschool is very rude and doesn't handle things appropriately and professionally. It is poorly run by high schoolers, who are on their phone majority of the time. I do not trust having my kid there. read more