My kids loved this school, and I loved being such a big part of their introduction to "school"…read more Teacher Sam is amazing, and all the kids love coming to school everyday.

We are SO happy we found this preschool for our little one! She absolutely adores Teacher Sam &…read moretalks about how much she misses her when she's not at school. Teacher Sam is a gem - she is incredibly experienced & so much fun! We also love the diversity of the families which is something that's really important to us. I highly recommend becoming part of this special, lovely community!

I am VERY impressed with Jennifer, the owner. She is very professional. I called her to see if…read moreshe would watch my son Kaden for last 2 weeks of Aug. My son was in the oak grove boys and girls club summer program which was awesome. However, the club ended Aug 18th. When I called Jennifer to see if she would watch Kaden last 2 weeks of Aug before school starts, she said of course. This was without hesitation. It's very hard to find a facility to do this. Especially the last minute. If my son had not already been accepted with the Oak Grove after school program in Sept, i would have my son continue to go to the Sunshine Early Learing facility. She also said if I need back up or just a drop in to call her. I am so impressed with her open arms. Her staff is very friendly. The sunshine early learning center is very clean and organized. I would totally recommend your child to go there with Jennifer and her staff. I give her 10 stars. Thank you for being there for me, Kim Ellingson

We moved both of our kids to Cascade Summit after them being at another Montessori school from the…read moretime they were both 3 months old. We really agonized over this decision but ultimately we have been very pleased with the move. Our son who is older and had a tough time adjusting a first told me soon afterwards "can we please stay at this school?" and has talked about how much he likes going there. The teachers and staff are wonderful and I have no hesitation leaving my children with them all day. The class sizes are great and I can tell how much time and attention my kids are getting. My four year old is already doing addition and subtraction and learning so much about various countries, the human body, how to write, etc. And for my toddler, they have been fantastic at assisting and supporting potty training which is such a nice bonus. She cannot wait to run in and hug her teachers and friends every day. As a parent and working mom, I really appreciate that we have NEVER once had to keep our kids home because the center lacked ratio, something that happened constantly at our last daycare and was a source of extreme frustration. Their prices are fair, they provide all the food and snacks, and they have minimal days that they are closed, in particular if you choose their extended day program. The people and other families are friendly, and the place has a great vibe to it, something you can sense as soon as you walk in. Overall this daycare center has been a great find and a huge asset for our family. I highly recommend them.

After almost two years, I no longer felt my child was safe at Cascade Summit Montessori. There were…read moresome positives. There are some wonderful staff and teachers. The school property is gorgeous. The playground is nice. Lunch and snacks are included in tuition, which I believed was reasonable. We tried to give the school time to regroup during this past year because we saw so much potential, but, it never got better. We received very little communication from our teachers, if any. The turnover has been extremely high. In less than two years, we've been through 3 directors and 5 teachers. We often did not know who would be teaching our child any given day, or if our teacher would even be there. The inconsistency was hard to ignore as you try to build your child up to depend on adults and to be able to rely on their teachers. A new teacher would arrive with a new routine, new rules, new keywords and phrases...and a few weeks/months later...a new teacher would arrive. The turnover rate just left our child in limbo, shuttled between classes, different teachers, different rules, for over a year. It was not a consistent, positive, nurturing experience. I was willing to overlook many of the negatives. But, this school has dealt with multiple shutdowns in the past few weeks due to COVID exposures. We would often find out on a moments notice, sometimes AT the door to drop off our child, that the classroom was closed. When we asked about reimbursement due to a staff-related exposure closure, we were told that there weren't any "fiscal updates." They didn't offer more vacation days or any other compromise or compensation. They didn't even care to follow-up or mention it again. When we inquired about their staff being vaccinated, they said it was a personal choice. But, when the classrooms closed due to a staff-related exposure, we were told to keep paying. After multiple COVID exposures, classroom closures, and extremely high teacher turnover, the school began requesting the assistance of parents to find substitutes. They also requested parents who would like to "do more within our community" to "volunteer" during pickup and dropoff to help take temperature checks for children at the door. This reminded me of one dropoff experience where I waited patiently at the door with my child, along with another parent and their child. When it came our turn, the teacher came to the door and taped a piece of paper to the door with a phone number. She cracked it open slightly, enough to let us know that "we're full, we're in ratio." My child looked up confused and said, "They're full? No school today????" The teacher said that we just needed to call the number and a teacher would come to the door. I asked if it wouldn't be too much trouble to let someone know, as I had left my phone in the car. She said "sure", closed the door, and went back to her classroom. Within a few minutes, before I could leave the parking lot, the director...and the same teacher...were at the door helping a new line of children. They were "full" and "in ratio" just a few moments prior. But, these are small examples of the inconsistent leadership at this school. Lastly, and what hurt the most, was when we told the director that we no longer felt our child was safe and we would be leaving Cascade Summit Montessori. This is the school my child had spent the past two years at. Two years. Almost half of my child's life. When I said we no longer felt safe and would not return, the entire email was "We are sorry to see her go." They didn't even bother to ask one question, or even leave a salutation, signature, name, nothing. That was how it ended. Seven words. When I arrived to pickup her remaining belongings that day, the director was notified I had arrived. I saw her helping other parents. She looked my way, but didn't bother to say a word. Nothing. After two years, I would expect a school to be more invested in my child, invested in their safety and their care, and be more professional. After two years, they could only respond with, "We are sorry to see her go."

We were thrilled when West Union Kindercare reopened in June! Safety measures have been well…read moreimplemented. Our son has never been healthier. He has food allergy and a sensitive skin, and the teachers at WUK have been very accommodating. They work with us to substitute/supplement his food items, caring for his skin, changing his sheets, and dealing with his tantrums (who knew what these cuties are capable of!).  As parents, we also feel that WUK team is responsive and quick to give updates. Gotta love the pictures they send daily! Thank you, Teacher Allie, Rachelle, Teanna, Liya, and front lifeguards Teacher Kayleigh, Lorali and Kelsey. -Sophie and Al

Absolutely wonderful, qualified team of teachers. My 23-month-old was suspended from a Goddard…read moreSchool for biting. All of the research I've done indicates that suspending young children is a very bad idea. The Goddard School we were at was unwilling to work with our child to figure out the root of the biting. The West Union KinderCare took my daughter in and she has transitioned so well. She is happy and thriving in her new classroom, participating in group activities, loves her teachers and hasn't bitten once. The environment is happy, healthy and clean. Lots of fun and engaging activities that will help my daughter learn and grow. I am thoroughly impressed with the teachers at this school, not only with their professionalism, but also with their intense love for the children. I can't say enough good things!

Five Stars is Not Enough! Sending both of my children to…read moreHappy Face Preschool from ages 2 through 5 was one of the best decisions I've ever made. This program is truly exceptional. The teachers are warm, attentive, and deeply understanding--they made both of my kids feel seen, safe, and loved every single day. The curriculum is thoughtful and well-balanced, blending play-based learning with foundational academic skills in a way that kept my children both engaged and challenged. I was always impressed by the healthy meals they provided, as well as the wide range of activities designed to nurture emotional, social, and intellectual growth. The play spaces are spotless and thoughtfully designed, and the fenced outdoor area is full of creative, fun structures that encouraged exploration and movement. Most importantly, my children loved going to school. They came home happy, enriched, and more than ready for kindergarten--confident, curious, and well-prepared. Happy Face Preschool provided a level of care, education, and heart that went above and beyond anything I ever hoped for. I'm so grateful to the entire staff for the lasting impact they've had on our family.

Happy Face Preschool has been such a blessing to our family. Our son has been there for 3 years…read morenow and loves all his teachers there. They do a wonderful job of teaching the kids and have a lot of creative activities. Kelli and her staff do a great job of creating a fun safe environment where kids can learn and grow. I love how they post pictures and videos of the activities the kids do throughout the day. The kids do a lot of creative play and there is a fun outside play area. They provide healthy meals and snacks every day, and accommodate for dietary restrictions or allergies. Compared to other similar pre-school options Happy Face Preschool is very affordable.

My daughter is in between the infants room and the wobblers room. Both rooms have great staff! The…read morestaff in the infants room are so attentive and kind to my daughter. She settled in right away. The staff in the wobblers room are entertaining and enthusiastic and have been making my daughter's transition into the wobblers room go smoothly. In both rooms the staff give the parents a note during pick up which list nap time, feeding times, diaper changes, and any notes they have. It's nice to know what your little one has been up to all day! I always recommend Children's Time Preschool to my friends :)

We love the staff at Children's Time. They are attentive to our children's needs, and they are…read moreconsistent and kind.

The admins in this childcare are great, and the family and children are awesome. The front Desk…read morepeople are also great. This Review is mostly for some coworkers principally the one in the rosebuds classrooms that most people in that classroom are fake and they don't even like to be in that classroom. (one of them visible jealous that the kids prefer me over her) They even complaining about babies crying all day (they are freaking babies of course they are going to cry) Most of the worker in there would give you attitude and when you start to complain about that attitude the HR will through you in the garbage principally if the complain is against one of her Lead Teacher. So parents I will be mindful of sending you kids here principally if they are babies.

My 3-year-old started at Fruit and Flower PCC Rock Creek almost 2 years ago. She has been both a…read moreplum and a blueberry, and we've loved both classrooms. The staff is fabulous, and I so appreciate that they provide healthy food. They are very cautious of her allergies (nuts, peanuts, eggs) and I've never worried about her safety. While she's been there, she's really blossomed. She's talking up a storm, knows her letters, the days of the week, tons of songs... I feel like I really lucked out getting her in!

I'm privileged to be one of Lori's first students, hence where the name "Let's Play School" came…read morefrom. Back before we even started official school... she had a gift for making learning fun. I like to say she was so good at teaching that over fifty years later I still love learning. Lori was a great student as we went through grade school, high school, community college, university, and grad school. We traveled different career pathways that took us to different schools after high school however we studied together and I was honored to see Lori bloom into a skilled and passionate teacher. Teacher Lori is professional, creative, and focused. She can take your child on a journey to teach learning as being fun. Opening their young lives to the rewards of education. Honestly I wish I could visit the days of yesteryear and just play school with my life long friend...