After having had the pleasure of teaching in some of the finest preschools for 30 years, I can only…read morebegin to sing the praises of The BellaVita School. Nurturing, kind, loving staff with excellent ideas for their children to take off and blossom. Their staff loves what they do, they love the children, and they certainly teach respecting our earth and one another. If I lived in Colorado, I'd be clamoring for a position there. Luckily I can visit from time to time and know my precious grandson enjoys his weekdays there, encouraged every day to be as fully HIM as he can be. That's just how BellaVita runs. Any child lucky enough to be a part of this organization is reaping the benefits of their lucky stars.

I wanted to write a review a lot sooner than now, but I wanted to make sure that I had the time to…read moregive it the absolutely stellar and comprehensive review it deserves. This school, and it's teachers are, without a doubt, the cream of the crop. My son is 3 1/2 and I couldn't ask for a more amazing place for him to be when he isn't with us. I checked out every preschool imaginable and there is no other place like The Bella Vita School. The children are cherished and treated like the very special individuals that they are. They get to garden, help make meals, learn Spanish, dance, science and herbs, math, reading, art and music. There is a ton of outdoor time(great back yard space with wonderful play structures, slides etc..) and a low student-to-teacher ratio that is so very important to a healthy learning environment for academics, socialization and emotional growth. The curriculum is very special and beautiful and includes friendship studies, job days, journals, and emotion cards to name a few. The vegan snacks and meals that are provided are delicious and the healthiest you will find anywhere. They offer half day and full day programs, which are very flexible and an AMAZING summer camp as well!! We have loved spending time at the monthly family get-togethers and wonderful school events that are put on by the staff. All of the families who send their children there are very down to earth and a real pleasure to be around. Most important, my son is so happy to go to school and is always sad to leave! We can't recommend The Bella Vita School more!!

What a safe, warm, loving second home for my kids. What a blessing it was for my kids and our…read morewhole family. Karen and the rest of the staff are personal, professional, and care so deeply and so well for the kids!

We are absolutely thrilled with the Rainbow Child Care Center. We moved to Boulder from Boston and…read morefrom day one, our 4-year-old daughter felt loved and nurtured by Karen and Cheney. Each day she comes home overflowing with excitement about what she did and learned about during the day. Karen and Cheney are so creative with the school -- an entire unit on bats, another on apples. Our daughter comes home, her arms brimming with artwork and her mind brimming with ideas. She never wants to miss a day of school. As parents, we're overjoyed. We recommend Rainbow to everyone!

This place is amazing! A hidden gem. Sunrise has been a gift for my son during this time in the…read moreworld. Melissa and Nick are incredible people. I love the curriculum and fun they provide.

We are so grateful to have found Sunrise for our daughters. We moved to Boulder for a year on…read moreSabbatical and our 2 and 4 year old attended Sunrise together. Sunrise has a wonderful happy, family vibe that is promoted by Melissa (she is so exceptionally gifted with children!!) and all of the staff. Our daughters came home happy every day excited about what they had learned at school (even my husband and I learned new things about animals, planets, multicultural holidays, etc!!). But most importantly they felt valued, included and generally excited about learning and made many friends. They grew a lot over the year and gained confidence in many areas. Thank you to everyone at Sunrise!

We love this school! All three of my kids have been students since pre-K. My oldest one is now in…read morehigh school, and my younger two still attend. The teachers, admin, and staff all know my kids by name and make them feel seen. We are really happy with the academics, and our test scores are significantly higher than the Colorado average. I love how the school feels like a community. We feel like the rules and dress code are reasonable, and they are there to help the kids thrive in life and the learning environment. We also love their sports and fine arts programs. My kids are involved in both, and they have had amazing experiences. If you are looking for a Christian worldview paired with a great education, we would highly recommend it.

I loved the people there but the teacher and other were just bad. The rules and dress codes there…read morewere way to stricked and it was awful I literally could not wear any of my clothes I just left like 5 years ago and have brother that goes and he still hates it. they my have good academics but the teachers and some students are terrible and teacher don't give a crap about bully's and stuff. LIES LIES LIES

Our older kiddo has been attending Bixby since preschool and he is now in 2nd grade. It was a very…read moredifficult choice for us to choose a private school over our local public school as the local school is very much a neighborhood school. However, we were seeking a hand-on education where our kid would develop a love of learning and prioritize asking questions rather than memorizing answers for a test. We were also looking for an education where the whole child would be developed and there was an emphasis put on EQ as well as IQ. We can't sing Bixby's praises enough and can't wait until our 1 yr old is old enough to attend!

Awesome all-around preschool-5th grade for learning, family support with before/aftercare, student…read moreand parent/guardian community, and approachable staff and faculty who really go out of their way to know your child and family situation.

This school did not meet my expectations. The teachers were rude and disrespectful. They had…read moreverbally abused my child. My kid had come home one day claiming that she got barked at by a bunch of 3 graders and also claiming that there was a "booger wall"

My oldest child began as a kindergartner at Westgate in 2021 and we unenrolled from the school…read moreafter he completed second grade. If I can prevent even ONE family from enrolling their child(ren) at Westgate, then I'll consider this review successful. The dysfunction of Westgate starts at the top. Sharon Collins is a complete disaster of an Executive Director and Cassie Seybold is equally as disastrous. I have tangible proof of these two women lying and deflecting in multiple situations (not just one single isolated incident) in an effort to avoid taking accountability for various issues. Next, after looking at the current staff directory, I can report that not one single kindergarten teacher is still there from my son's short stint at Westgate. In fact, it looks like the staff has been slashed down to only 2 kinder teachers when there were at least 4 in 2021. Also, the K-4 Assistant Principal has changed again, making this the 3rd Assistant Principal that I personally know of in 4 years. There's a reason Westgate cannot retain staff, and it starts at the top. Here is a very brief summary of what my son endured while at Westgate: 1. He (and another student) were quite literally lost in carpool line on the very first day of kindergarten. It was a "code red" on the walkie talkies as they tried to locate our children. Cassie Seybold told me this happened because they (5 year olds) did not follow proper instructions. We found them walking towards Washington Street. 2. A 6th grade boy told my son sexually explicit stories that left him confused and feeling awkward. I brought this up to staff, asking why this 6th grader had access to my son, and nobody could tell me why. 3. My son's class was evacuated at least twice (that I know of) due to violent student behavior and I was never proactively notified by anyone on staff, but the incidents were confirmed when I emailed his teacher(s). 4. My son was punched on more than one occasion, and the offending student was also punching & kicking other classmates without repercussion. Oddly enough, this always seemed to happen during recess and none of the staff ever seemed to notice. Again, I have tangible proof that we were not the only family to endure physical violence during recess and have it dismissed by administration. The list of low-grade and offensive interactions my son had at Westgate is quite long, but those are the highest priority items that I think parents should be aware of. Last, as it relates to me, I was called a "bully" by Cassie Seybold during a conference in what I thought would be a professional setting. And finally, I was lied to about student placement by Sharon Collins. When I asked her about this lie, I was at first deflected to another administrator and then ultimately ignored without resolution. There is zero accountability amongst the administration. Nobody is willing to take responsibility and make corrections. Deny or deflect seems to be the MO. There are so many better options. Please learn from my mistakes, and don't subject yourself, nor your child, to this type of environment. Good luck!

As a first-time mom, leaving my daughter in someone else's care was one of the hardest things I've…read moreever done. From the very first day, the staff made me feel comfortable and reassured that she was in great hands. Everyone is so warm, patient, and genuinely cares about the children. The center is always clean, organized, and beautifully updated. Even though they're still new, they've created such a welcoming environment for both kids and parents. I also love the family events they put together. It's clear they put a lot of thought into making families feel involved and appreciated. My daughter is always happy when I pick her up, and seeing how excited she is each day gives me so much confidence. I'm so grateful we found this center and highly recommend it to other parents!

We are so glad we found Willowbrae for our little one! Our almost 2 year old started 2 weeks ago…read moreand it has been an incredibly positive experience thus far. Jessica and Miranda are incredibly responsive and engaged in their leadership and our son's teacher Ms. Kersten has been so communicative and welcoming. My kiddo was instantly comfortable there, he's eating great new foods and the amount of updates we get including pictures and lesson plans has left us feeling so secure in where he is spending his time. Can't recommend them enough!

My children went to stargate after my son was told he was gifted. It was good at first, all the way…read morethrough elementary school. But as my son went into Middle School, we almost had to take him out of school because of the teachers. Then, he went on to high school, and my daughter went to middle school, They both complained about the teachers. They only had one teacher they liked. A lot of times, they would come home upset that something had been stolen from them.

This school is for gifted children. They specialize in making learning holistic and differentiated…read moreto meet the individual needs of each student. The teachers here really care and love their students as if they were their own children.