If more stars were an option, KinderCare Hoover would get all of them. We absolutely LOVE this…read morelocation. Every single teacher is happy to be there and it shows. The director Joycelyn is welcoming, informative, and caring. This entire center goes above and beyond for the kids and their families. Our daughter has learned so much from her incredible teacher, Ms. Sharon and gets daily love from the other teachers as well. It's reassuring knowing our daughter is ready for school each day, excited to see her friends, and comes home to blow our minds with whatever "new" skill she has mastered. Thank you for loving and teaching our girl!

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

We have loved CMS! Both of our children have attended to date, from toddler to lower elementary. We…read morewere at a former montessori school before CMS and they were loving and kind, but didn't have the experience to gently hold boundaries that were able to give mental/emotional safety in the way the CMS teachers have really intuitively been able to do, which has been consistent across teachers. We are so thankful for this school, and their intentionality with making it a kind, caring, loving place that stimluates learning at the child's pace! We are thankful for a place our kiddos have thrived!

We have three children at CMS and our experience has been nothing short of fantastic! The…read moreadministrators and teachers are very attentive, and provide a safe and loving environment for them to learn and grow. Can't speak highly enough about CMS!

Beware of Heritage Preschool. They are a wolf in sheep's clothing. Heritage has been in the news…read morefor unsavory and discriminatory practices over the past few years, both in Hoover and Homewood locations, and our recent experience with our child mirrored discrimination that was made public in the news. Heritage is the worst kind of religious school because they use "religious exemption" under the first amendment to operate without the accountability of state licensure, but they don't actually provide any ministry. Our child was showing some very sudden increased behavior concerns and was clearly being bullied by another child (my child was coming home with bite marks and bruises almost daily with most of these injuries going unreported). Not to mention my child was in a class with 22 kids at age 3 (not the 14-18 class size recommendation from the state of Alabama). Instead of addressing the actual issue of environment, they decided to put my child on a "behavior plan" with permanent removal being the final result after four weeks. When my child was invariably dismissed, the director stated "the child is not the right fit for Heritage and would benefit from a smaller class size." I agree, so why are you cramming this many kids into a classroom when you know it's not good for their development and then blaming my child for not thriving in the environment that you created? Simple. To make money. They do not care about the welfare of children, because above all else they are most concerned with being profitable. My child has since moved onto a different school and it's been a complete 180. All the problematic behaviors mysteriously melted away and my child is so much happier and well-adjusted. But, I wouldn't wish our experience on anyone. What happened to my child was a complete failure by Heritage and did nothing to protect or support children. Heritage's motto of "Grow and Flourish" is just a marketing tactic. There is no action behind that. Several red flags I ignored that I had different (and better) experiences with elsewhere both before and after. Not all these directly impacted us but were things I noticed: 1) Kids are held from "advancing" to their age-appropriate class based on being potty-trained. Any great preschool knows that this should not be the bottom line for a child moving up from a two-year old to three-year old class. It puts undue pressure on a child and punishes their intellectual and social readiness when their body may simply need a bit more time. Any good preschool has flexibility on this. 2) No Parent/Teacher conferences or the ability to speak 1:1 with teachers. When my child first showed some behavior concerns, I called a conference to address them. The teacher was not able to be present. All discussions were with the director and her assistant. I understand protecting teachers but parents should be able to interact with a child's teacher, as they are with them the most during the week. And not just at drop-off and pick-up surrounded by children and other parents. This can help build a great partnership to support the child. That level of separation and control by administration is problematic. 3) Outside support services (such as speech or other therapies) were not permitted to be held on-site. This is a preschool that claims to support children in their development while also supporting working parents. The fact that there is not an option for therapists to work with children on-site to minimize disruption to the child's routine says that children and families are not the priority. They are charging top dollar so resources/access should abound! 4) Lack of age appropriate play-based learning. In 3K, my child's daily art expression was called "paper time" (Heritage's term) where the children were expected to sit in their chairs and color worksheets. I'm serious. My child was written up on several occasions for not "staying in their seat" during paper time. Worksheets replacing art is problematic at age three and a tragedy for their development. Proper art crucial for developing fine motor skills, language, and creativity, while also fostering self-expression and emotional well-being. But Heritage's priority is their academic curriculum and agenda, and if your child dares to deviate from that, it's a problem. 5) A public-facing Facebook page that exposes children and their milestones for marketing purposes while putting their images in the hands of complete strangers. This includes images and videos of children in swimsuits. The bottom line, Heritage is preying on good and well-meaning parents who want the best for their child by selling them an upscale academic and religious experience at top dollar for care that is insufficient at best. You may read this review and think "Oh, that parent is just mad" or "That won't happen to me" but that's what I thought, too. We are an active part of the Homewood community and "fit in" by all standards. Consider yourself warned.

This place is horrible. They are I only interested in making money and they can care less about…read moreyour child. They said my 2 y/o grandson was a threat to his teachers and they kicked him out. Went to another day care and have not had one single incident or report of any behavioral problem. I have also talked to some parent of other kids who have gone there and they had the same story and experience. I made a google review and they had it removed. They also did not maintain the required child-to-teacher ratio in my grandsons 2 y/o classroom. Would never recommend this place to any one.

We very much appreciate MKU. When we were looking for childcare and early education options for our…read moreson, we knew MKU was our choice school upon witnessing first hand the method, the facilities, the teachers, and the diversity of the student body. As American Muslims raised in Alabama, navigating the intersectionality of our various identities was often challenging, and upon becoming parents, we wanted to ensure our son would be cared for in an environment that embraces each individual child and their unique attributes. The staff here is highly professional and caring. The facilities are clean and uncluttered. I'm continually impressed by the activities that our now 14 month old partakes in: various fruit tastings, artwork, Spanish lessons, circle time, etc...So far, despite the expense (comparable to similar facilities in the area) we are so happy with our choice and eagerly look forward to our son's continued growth and development at this school/daycare.

Great Mother's Day Out Program! The teachers and office staff are very personable. I would…read morerecommend this program to anyone!!

From the owner: All Saints' Episcopal Preschool is a ministry of All Saints' Episcopal Church. The preschool…read moreserves children ages six months to 5K Kindergarten. Our program operates on an academic calendar (August through May) with a special session offered during the summer. Our mission is to provide a positive, nurturing, Christ-centered educational environment using developmentally appropriate activities to encourage each child to reach his or her fullest potential. Our Preschool uses the Zaner-Bloser and WEE Learning Curriculums to help the teachers to organize and prepare daily classroom experiences for all the children. Also, all age children participate in a special Music Class and a Creative Movement Class during the week. For all children enrolled in the three, four and five-year-old classes, a weekly Chapel service and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd class is taught.

Ardent Preschool and Daycare at Trace Crossings has been a solid choice for our family. The staff…read moreis professional, dependable, and clearly experienced. Teachers are attentive and focused on both academics and social-emotional development. Communication with parents is reliable and transparent. The facility is consistently clean, well-maintained, and organized. The program is structured, which has helped our child stay engaged and progress. For the quality of care, education, and consistency provided, Ardent offers strong value. You're not just paying for supervision, but for a safe, organized environment with intentional teaching. We would recommend Ardent to families looking for a dependable, high-quality preschool or daycare.

We LOVE Ardent... where do I begin?! The facility is immaculate and the curriculum for each class…read moreroom is organized, thoughtful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. The staff is so friendly and they love our kids SO well. The director is always present and readily available. Their security measures keep my mind at ease throughout the day. My kids have only been there for 2 weeks and I can tell they love it. My toddler tells me she's ready for school in the mornings and comes home with new skills each day. And they don't leave the infants out! My baby is learning new things too- grabbing for bottle, feet, trying new sounds, etc. Thank you Ardent!

I do NOT recommend this business! Staff are not properly trained to handle toddlers!read more

If your child is of African American decent or have any special needs, I do not recommend this…read morecompany. The biggest mistake I've made as a mother is enrolling my son into this school. I regret not paying attention to the signs. The first one being the cotton stems and plants in the directors front office. The second sign was them calling my son pet/nicknames instead of his government, which I sent emails pleading them to address this situation. Also, my son is allergic to dairy and they still fed it to him although I provided them with a prescription from his nutritionist/ pediatric doctor. As the days went by things got worse. They would send my son home with a dirty diaper and snotty nose, he always had a diaper rash we could not get rid of, rushing to Children's emergency room became part of our routine. He caught the hand foot mouth disease twice within six months. He came home with bruises and whips on him. I was getting complaints of behavioral issues until I asked to see the tape of the accusations they were making and saw that children were abusing my son and the teachers were enforcing it! That was the last straw for me. Once I picked my son up it was during nap time and the rug they had him sleeping on was filthy. I have videos of it as well.

This is one of the best Churches you will ever go to every about it is amazing. The people are…read morefriendly the food is good. The youth is great I love it there.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Methodist Churches…read more- United Methodist Churches - Preschools & Kindergarten - Churches & Places of Worship - Schools

Both my girls have been at Hilltop Montessori School since they were 18 months old, and now at 7.5…read moreand 4.5, I can truly say how much they have thrived there. The love, care, and compassion for each individual child is unmatched. The level of support for both children and families is incredible. I've watched my girls' confidence grow and their social skills blossom in such a meaningful way, and I truly couldn't appreciate it more.

2 of my grandkids attend Hilltop & I could not be more pleased with the amount of love & learning…read morethey have received since they were each 18 months old (soon entering 4th grade & kindergarten).