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.

If you are looking for an amazing daycare for your children, I HIGHLY recommend Bryden Academy! My…read moreson has been attending for over 6 years, and we both love it! Being a single working mom, it was very important that I find a place that will love my child and take care of him, and they go above and beyond! All of the teachers are kind and attentive to the children's wants and needs. They have hands on activities for play and learning, and during the summer they have an awesome program for the older kids with field trips and special outings. The staff takes such great care of kids from all ages. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, I feel completely comfortable leaving my child in their hands. The location is conveniently located by I-15, so it's easy to get to, and they are very reasonable with the prices. I couldn't have found a better daycare for my child!

I Love Bryden Academy! The staff are amazing! My kids have been going her for over 5 years and we…read moreare so glad we had them while our kids were young!

We love this Skool Days! Both of our children have been attending for a year and a half (4 year…read moreold son full-time and 9 year old daughter after school). The staff here is absolutely wonderful - caring, fun, attentive, and have our children's well-being at the core of their hearts. They have been wonderful about learning the extra activities required to take care of our son's medical needs and ensure that any new or rotating staff are trained as well. I could not have hoped for a better situation and have no worries at all when I go to work every day that they are in great hands.

We loved this place! I wanted to pick the building up and take it and the staff with us to…read moreHerriman. The only reason we left was because we needed to have a daycare transport to his elementary in the future and thought we would get him settled in a little early. No Herriman daycare compares! I would recommend this daycare to anyone! All the teachers knew my son's name and were loving to him, they helped a ton with potty training and he seemed to be so happy everyday when we picked him up!

My kids have been growing up here over the last 6 years. Love the staff and the open classroomsread more

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.

Nana loves her daycare kids. She is meticulous and professional. I've sent my twins to her a few…read moremornings a week and I am so grateful. She not only cares for them as her own, but teaches them! Very affordable. I highly recommend her!

My son has been coming to this daycare since he was 16 weeks old and for the past 3 years. His…read moreteacher greets and says good bye every times drop him off or pick him up. I get a friendly feeling from the staff and a general sense that my boy enjoys going here. I also don't know what the first reviewer is talking about. They have to shop several times a week just to keep the place stocked to feed all the kids. I've seen several times during different weeks where the workers were carrying milk crates of freshly purchased milk. They might have had this place mixed up for something else from what I can tell. This place has been crucial to my family during this work from home environment. Thank you Becky and your staff for all you do for the kids!

I'm not sure what is going on with the previous reviewer's review. I have 2 kids at Apple and they…read morelove it. My 4 year old started 3 months ago with a very evident speech delay and a hatred of daycare in general (he was at a daycare in Sandy near my employer). He would scream and cry the entire day at the old daycare ALL day. We have not had one issue with him after his second day at Apple. He loves it and is excited to go to "school" everyday. His speech has noticeably improved to where our pediatrician has noticed and commented on the improvement. My 71/2 year old also loves it. She can go and not be relied on to calm her brother down. After reading this review I asked her about the staff finishing their lunches and giving them rotten milk. She said she hasn't seen that happen. I also asked her about the ear pulling and she has not seen that either. We have never been charged more than the contracted amount on our card and have quickly supplied the necessary receipts for childcare reimbursement. The building is a little older but I have seen MUCH much worse as more expensive daycare facilities. That's the only thing keeping them from a 5. All in all, my children are thriving here and they love the staff and I have personally never seen or heard from my kids about the incidents described by Marisol.

FBCDC is truly a gem of a childcare facility. My son joined their Lions 4preK classroom with Joey…read moreand Josie. These two teachers are the greatest early educators I have ever had the good luck to meet. They are genuinely warm and loving with all the kids, and they create/hold fair, excellent boundaries for everyone the classroom. They modeled behavior that helped my son grow into a more confident, kind kid who is more than ready for kindergarten, and also helped make me a better parent. Thank you, Joey and Josie! We miss you already!