Both of our kids have had a a wonderful experience at Crestmoor. We love the teachers and they have…read moreloved our kids like their own. Highly recommend Crestmoor Learning Center!

Our son has been at Crestmoor since he was a year old when we started him there part-time and the…read moreowners/director helped us transition him to full time. He has been there 3 years and loves it! Crestmoor is run by a very loving and attentive mother/daughter team with the help of their dedicated director who's way with kids is phenominal! The teachers/group leaders we have had (as our son has graduated up to each classroom) have been nurturing, caring, fun, patient, and experienced. It shows when our son comes home with artwork, numbers/letters practices, projects and is often singing songs he learned, some even in Spanish. He was counting to 100 in his 2's and at 3 has been writing Mom and Dad and even part of his name! Crestmoor is not just a daycare it's a home away from home!

Wonderful school. Caring teachers, consistent admin team, and great curriculum. We've been here for…read more2 years and our child is thriving. You can get as involved as you would like - plenty of opportunities to engage as a parent.

My child has attended 3 Montessori Schools in 2 different states. This was by far the least…read morehospitable and supportive environment of any school she has attended (Upper Elementary). A couple of things that I would call out. 1. The school itself is very cliquish and allows a "Mean Girls" environment to exist. This is very different than the kind and welcoming cultures we have experienced at other Montessori Schools. 2. Specialization between students is treated as a nuisance by the teachers. On multiple occasions we asked for our child to be challenged more academically after coming home every day in tears about being bored. In each instance the teachers made commitments but then failed to follow through. 3. For the last 4 weeks of Spanish class the teacher had them re watch the same Cinco De Mayo celebration again and again. 4. They used our emergency contact information to solicit money from friends and family. 5. Despite the items above and based in large part on assurances from teachers, we committed to another year at the school to avoid another transition for our child. Once we were locked into the pricey financial investment for the following year, the assurances fell through and the school refused to let use out of our contract despite a questionable ability to meet our child's needs. My advice to those who consider MSD would be to not let the tour fool you. If you are looking for education tailored to your child's needs in a warm environment, this is not the school for you. We are currently paying MSD tuition while sending our daughter to a public school. We get a specialized and tailored learning plan, a teacher that follows through on commitments and and a Spanish class that teaches Spanish. It is worth every penny.

Lice and bedbugs. License on probation…read more I've known three different families that got lice and bedbugs from this daycare, including ours. Ask about their probationary license!

*Nut-free zone*…read more Safe and fun environment for kids to play, learn, and go on field trips. The teachers build community and include the parents in educating process. Many of the staff come from highly education and diverse backgrounds to promote enrichment, tolerance, and international diversity. Bring your child for a $40 day camp and your child will be hooked and let you know if they wish to return. They provide a day camp on the days that DPS does not hold school.

Sunflower is such a special place for little ones to learn, explore, and grow. Kathy creates such a…read morewonderful, nurturing environment. We love the focus on playing outdoors and connecting with nature. Couldn't recommend the program enough.

Our 2 year old son is blossoming at Sunflower Hill. We are so impressed by Kathy's intuition and…read morededication to helping toddlers and preschoolers thrive. She truly gets young children, in a way I have not seen before in a day care center. I have seen Kathy and her staff respond to toy stealing, tantrums, hitting, and other normal behaviors of young children with immense patience and gentleness. Kathy and her staff truly seek to understand and come alongside children, not boss them around or control them. The kids spend a large portion of the day outside, in this beautiful fenced-in property in a safe and vibrant neighborhood. It is tranquil and calm both inside and outside Sunflower Hill. My son enjoys daily circle time, songs and books, and crafts (they even bake bread and plant flowers with the kids). "Squirrel Nutkin" comes alive from the book they read, and munches on sunflower seeds outside the center. We have attended a few of Sunflower Hill's festivals, which are a great opportunity to meet parents and watch your kids thrive together. The lantern festival was a time to pause and reflect on the darkening of the seasons, and how the light is inside each of us. The kids each made a lantern and we walked around outside singing songs. It truly is as magical as it sounds. Kathy and her staff have a holistic approach to childcare, which isn't what all families are looking for. The "curriculum" is not structured or rigid, like many schools are. Each family should choose what works best for their child, and Waldorf isn't a good fit for everyone. Kathy provides flexibility in choosing days of the week, and the opportunity to re-arrange your days if needed. We looked at several child care centers in Denver, and Sunflower Hill has very reasonable pricing. They are open long hours, and it is a very convenient pick for working parents. Also, the center is housed on a sleepy neighborhood street without traffic, so you don't have to fight to find a parking spot. Pickup and dropoff are always easy. When we started at Sunflower Hill, Kathy would send us photos of our son and encouraging notes about how he was acclimating to the group. Kathy always texts me if our son is hurt (a self-inflicted scratch while playing with sticks, and a toy sharing incident that turned into hitting), and sends us photos of him with an update. I am so impressed by this attention to my child's safety, and trust Kathy immensely. Kathy has asked for feedback from parents in several of her weekly emails, and shows genuine humility and a desire to continue changing and adapting as needed. Though I don't pretend to know half as much about raising young children as Kathy, I wouldn't hesitate to speak to her if I had any concerns. The staff are fantastic, our son especially loves Warren who sings cowboy songs to him and is so attentive to his language development. We are overjoyed that our son is blossoming here. He comes home from school each day chatting about his friends, and has started pretend play at just over 2 years old, which speaks to how healthy and supportive this center is for his imagination.

Writing this a former full time employee/current on call substitute…read more.. My journey at Larks began when I was working for an early childhood substitute teaching company. Eventually the owner Bridget recruited me from the company and hired me full time. I have been in early childhood education for well over a decade now, I have seen a lot of schools: the good, the bad and the ugly! Larks Preschool is an absolute gem, both for its employees and the children attending. It is a small and intimate setting- just one classroom in an adorable one bedroom house that Bridget and her husband converted into a preschool. At most Bridget employs 3 teachers (outside of herself- so 4 total). And the max capacity is 20 children- so the ratio is a dream! And she does not hesitate to book a substitute when needed. At larger places that I have worked at, everyday we had to shift kids around or combine classes, it was stressful for the kids and the teachers. Not a thing at Larks! Also, I have loved not having to constantly stay late, deal with constantly being short staffed, or battle black out dates for my time off, or attend unpaid weekend trainings, ugh! I could go on, but back to Larks The routine is perfect for the children: consistent, well thought out and easy to follow. The layout of the house flows very well with the routine. The day is fairly short, 8am to 3:30pm, and many children only attend for a half day (leave at 12:30pm). The afternoons are quieter- such a nice way to end the day. Bridget is very rigid in her safety protocols and following licensing requirements, but I honestly very much appreciate it after some of the incidents I have witnessed at larger schools and corporate daycare centers. And you have a nice 30 minute time block for prepping for the day- the children don't arrive until 8:30am. Bridget has always been very understanding and flexible with time off with me. She has a lot of empathy around emergencies and life's upsets- not something I have come across often in a boss. There are also a lot of built in breaks. The school follows the DPS schedule and honors their snow days as well. Summer is shorter but still a good chunk of time- more than enough for a nice reset. Larks also has a wonderful SLP who visits several times a month and provides feedback to both us teachers and to parents- so helpful! It is rarely stressful at Larks and just makes for a really fun day- a breath of fresh air especially of you have been in the ECE game for a while. It is Reggio based and is a mixed age group (2.5 to 6 years). Bridget is a big advocate for play based learning, allowing children the opportunity to teach each other and she really emphasizes the importance of language and speech development- I have learned so much from her and my time at Larks. Her experience shows in how well her school functions. A lot of places I have worked I felt like I was much more reactive in my teaching and "putting out fires" all day, so to speak. At Larks, I have learned more preventative strategies and just to slow down and be much more intentional in my interactions. I cannot emphasize how grateful I am for how much I have learned at Larks. I have shared this with Bridget, but she and her school renewed my love for teaching and early childhood development. I was on the edge of completely burning out and considering a drastic career change when I started working at Larks and am truly forever grateful. Again, such a gem! And the families that attend are wonderful and it is in such a great neighborhood- really nice place to go on walks for your lunch break! And younger siblings usually end up attending which is so fun to see. Families often keep in touch for years afterward and reach out to Bridget for feedback and for advisement in their child rearing and school selections, it is very sweet. It is a beautiful place! 10/10 would highly recommend! A great place to start your career in ECE as Bridget, Rachel and Kim are all highly experienced- wish I would have found it much sooner! But also a wonderful place to go if you are just burnt out/underpaid and wanting to rediscover the joys in teaching young children.

Would give zero stars if possible. This school's style of fitting children into boxes is harmful…read more(especially for young boys). Had to transfer our son who is flourishing elsewhere.

I can't say enough good things about this pre-school. Although we live in California, we had our…read more3.5 yr old son enrolled in their summer camp program while we were in CO. I was really impressed with their curriculum: music, dance, Art time, free play, etc. The teachers were engaging, kind and yet enforcing the rules and structure which is absolutely a necessary component for toddlers. When we came back to Cali to our regular pre-school, our teachers commented that they saw such a positive change in our son's behavior and also a progress with his numbers, letters, etc. It'd be a no brainer if we lived in Denver for us to enroll our son full time. Highly recommended!

From the owner: We have more than 35 years of experience working in early childhood education, and we're known for…read moreour large, two-room nursery! Every baby has its own crib, and there is a separate sleeping room for maximum nap time enjoyment.

The Gardner school has been amazing for my daughter. We love the teachers there, and they've taken…read moresuch good care of her. They're positive, friendly, and care so much for the kids. The leadership team is responsive, prompt, and great at what they do. They know all of the kids by name, and greet everyone with positivity and friendliness. Nothing but good things to say!

We are so excited to have found a place that feels like home for our 2 year old. On the surface,…read morePlum Hill is a parents dream: super clean, imaginative play space, great location & hours. Dig deeper and you will find a staff with heart that truly cares for your child's physical, mental & emotional development. I am grateful for the team that cares for my sweet boy every day.

As a former educator, I can not say enough wonderful things about Plum Hill Preschool. We have 4…read morechildren and have had several preschool experiences all over town over the years. We love everything about Plum Hill! The staff are friendly and educated. The "feel" of the school is very calm, clean and organized. We love the philosophy behind the school which is a mixture of the best parts of Waldorf, Reggio and play based. They understand the importance of unstructured play and facilitate learning based on what the children show interest in. The children go outside to play and visit the two goats Poppy and Pearl daily. The teachers seem very in tune with what is typical developmental behavior and deal with behaviors with loving redirection (we are in the youngest class). I also love the mostly wood toys instead of plastic toys that sing and flash. I really can't say enough about how happy we are with the school. My two kiddos run into school each morning and lovingly hug each teacher at the end of every day. I feel confident that they are happy and safe while they are there. I would highly recommend!

Our son (our first child) has been in the infant room for a little over 3 months, and we're having…read morea great experience so far! Ms. Mona and Ms.Fatima love him and care for him like he is one of their own, and we feel very in the loop with updates . They're also great resources to us new parents, with helpful, gentle suggestions when my husband and I ask for them. I can't speak for the older kids' rooms, but I do see how much Ms. Sabah and Mr. Nasir, the director and assistant director, seem to know every child who walks in the door and how they greet them with a smile. We also appreciate that they have flexible hours and not many days closed, good for our busy working schedules.

I have an 11 month old that attends Little Folks Learning Center. My baby has been at Little Folks…read moresince he was 3 months. The teachers are amazing and take such great care of the children! They answer all my questions and my baby loves his teacher. The Director, Sabah, is wonderful and very easy to get a hold of in any circumstances. She is kind and the kids adore her. The learning center provides the kids with an outstanding degree of multicultural experience and great care! I am very grateful for Little Folks Learning Center.