I cannot say enough good things about Canterbury Creek Farm School. Our family is still new-ish to…read moreGrand Rapids -- we moved here two years ago from Chicago -- and Farm School quickly became like a second family to our 3.5yo son. Born a COVID baby, he has always loved to play independently, but struggled in group situations. The staff and owners are incredibly compassionate and caring -- encouraging our son to play with others, but at his own pace. He has completely come out of his shell over this school year. It has been a joy to see the daily updates on the Brightwheel app (which teachers update during the school day), so that even when I am at work, I can relish in the absolute joy of a time our son is having at school. Time spent outdoors and with the animals is not only great for our high energy boy to blow off steam, but teaches so many life skills (outside of a classroom) that are so necessary to early childhood development. Their approach to early childhood education is incredible -- keeps all the content fun for kids, but with incredible impact. To compare his self-portrait and handwritten name from the beginning to the end of the year is insane! His end of year book brought me to tears -- and made me feel even more blessed to be a part of the Canterbury Creek family. In fact, this morning on our way to drop off, he told me he was so sad that school was over and that he would miss it over the summer. Good thing we will be back for Summer Camp and next school year. I cannot wait to sign up my 2.5yo daughter next!

We love Canterbury Creek. Its so cool that the kids get a full education here not just for…read morethemselves but for the animals too, it' so important at an early age to make sure kids have respect for all lives and they do with their interaction, feeding and caring for the animals here. Totally unique school, wonderful education, loving and caring instructors and overall a great, first class school all the way around. Our 4 year old daugher was at preschool there and will go again for young fives next year. We will do two summer camps with her and 6 year old sister.

I graduated from City High (one of the top high schools in the country) and all of my classmates…read morewho went to Stepping Stones were our highest achievers. Their tuition is very fair and you will get the highest ROI if you send your kids to Stepping Stones.

Stepping Stones has made my son's transition from staying home with me to attending childcare as…read moreseamless as possible! The staff are truly amazing, they all clearly care so much for the students and are well trained. We feel so fortunate to have found such high quality care, it made my return to work easier because I know he is in good hands. I could not ask for a better community of people to help raise my child!

Wish zero stars was an option. The director of this daycare, Maggie Headd, is one of the most…read moreunpleasant and unfriendly people I've ever had the displeasure of meeting. Not once did she ever greet me or my child during drop off/ pick up. The turnover rate in this facility is so high that week to week I never knew who was going to be caring for my child. This definitely raised some red flags for my family. There were several occasions I did not like the behavior of the teachers that I saw on camera, but gave them the benefit of the doubt. It does seem like the teachers are trying their best, but leadership starts at the top and if Maggie is their leader, I can see why the turnover rate is as high as it is. There is hardly any interaction between the teachers and children other than reading to them occasionally. I have heard this complaint from several other parents in passing during drop offs and pick ups. Ultimately we decided to pull our child from the daycare after securing childcare at a much higher rated facility in the city. In my time at this location, Maggie had sent out several requests for 5 star reviews of this facility. I would recommend instead of soliciting 5 star reviews, you listen to some constructive criticism from the current reviews you have on this page. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. Cheap childcare with terrible management. I would recommend looking anywhere else for childcare.

This center has gotten so bad the removed it from google cause all the reviews were horrible. Feom…read moreout of ratio all the time not having teachers qualified, gossip and drama, my kids hated it here they qould scream and cry every day. They dont keep parents informed or upto date on anything. Kids getting hurt all the time. Not training staff. I would not recommend this place at all. ​

I highly recommend Mayflower! I remember being so worried about choosing the right preschool for my…read morechildren...but now that they're done, I absolutely know I made the right choice when I chose Mayflower. My 2 kids were 4 years apart (had the same teacher) and they both LOVED it there. It was a great experience for them and for our whole family. This preschool is wonderful with experienced, kind teachers who truly care! They're not the newest, the biggest and they don't have a flashy new program or a theme, they just use old-fashioned teaching to prepare kids for kindergarten. Ask anyone who has sent their kids there to hear more rave reviews!

I have really enjoyed everything about this preschool. The teachers are amazing and there is a lot…read moreof attention to detail, learning and to the families.

We had a wonderful experience at The Learning Experience - Cascade. Our son started as an infant…read moreand is now 2.5, and the care and support he received there were exceptional. The staff is warm, attentive, and truly invested in the children. The teachers create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, and we always felt confident leaving our son in their care. Although we had to move, we were so happy with the time we spent at TLE Cascade and are very grateful for the positive impact they had on our son's early development. We highly recommend TLE Cascade to any family looking for high-quality childcare.

We've been there for over a year and while there has been transitions in leadership, we are glad…read morewith where things have headed. While all the staff has been great, my son loved having Mandy and Grace as his teachers. He also really enjoys Ikram and she's been so great with our daughter too. Lucy has been so sweet with both of our kids - even though she's primarily a teacher for our daughter, she always takes time to say hi to our son and ask about his day. We are thankful to see Samantha's smiling face at the desk each morning and my son always loves what Bobbi cooks up for him! Overall it's been a good experience.

This place is a joke! The kids only get a half of a sausage round and 1/4 cup of orange slices…read more(which is about 4 little slices) for breakfast. They treat their staff like crap. I pulled my child from here and will be contacting OSHA and 13 on your side because this place needs to be shut down!!!!!!

No just no. I only gave it one star because you had to to post a review. The pay is AWFUL. No one…read moreis helpful except a few employees. Management has no idea what they are doing. Not to mention the shady stuff that goes on. Don't send your kids to this establishment they only want your money.

My kids have been doing the ninja class there for the last month. Mr Will has been amazing! All…read morethe coaches that also help are great. I really love the discipline they have and not letting the kids slack while at the same time giving them grace and praise for trying.

The short review: For the Kidz is an absolute gem to the Grand Rapids community…read more I was introduced to FTK through the website which lead me to open gym. Open gym is a winter time saving grace. This is two hours of play time on huge trampolines, a foam pit, a huge floor, a bunch of traditional gymnastics equipment. Kids are safe to play under the careful watch of instructors. The instructors are keen on the rules and very attentive. I have also notice attendance is capped to prevent chaos. Going deeper, my crew checked out the classes. WOW. Here priceless confidence building, self esteem, and motorskill development are taught. Oh yes...and gymnastics too!! The classes are taught to constantly to take children to the next level, helping them reach their full potiential. My favorite thing about For the Kidz is that safety and the happiness/safety of the children is the absolute priority here. The kids also have a blast!!! Also, if you wait in the lobby...you are in for a real treat! The gym hosts some very competitive trampoline and tumbling gymnast!

We had such a wonderful experience here. The staff are caring and patient, and they really make the…read morekids feel comfortable and excited to be involved. The space is clean, safe, and full of fun activities that keep children engaged and happy. It's clear that everyone here genuinely cares about kids and goes the extra mile to make families feel welcome. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a positive environment for their children.

From the owner: At Mi Childcare, we believe in combining learning with motion. Preparing for School & Beyond…read more Available for Ages 18mo - 5 years Our movement-based program not only nurtures physical development, but also lays a strong foundation for your child's future academic journey. Through engaging, motion-oriented activities, we help children develop the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.