We are so happy with the environment, the staff, and the community at KCH! Our two children thrive…read morethere and I see growing literacy, number sense, curiosity, and kindness in them as time passes :)

We have had one or more children at KCH for the last three years. Florence Kramer and her staff…read morehave made the school into a wonderful, safe environment for the children. The school and student families really feel like a community. We are thrilled to have our children at this school and highly recommend to anyone.

Fully consider before putting any money down. Staff is extremely friendly and informative. The…read morefacility is brand new and nice. Before being fully enrolled, we paid the application fee and enrollment deposit. Due to life circumstances we had to cancel our plans to send our child here. Although their rate sheet states the following below, our child was not completely enrolled and we provided a months notice. They advised multiple families were turned down and deferred to their rate sheet. With a months notice and current wait lists with daycares, I think they will easily fill the empty spot. The discount was a nice courtesy but doesn't make sense from a cost perspective and felt like any other here's a discount stay with us kinda thing. Guidepost would lose more money by providing a discount versus just refunding us. They were unwilling to discuss partial refunding or even work with us at all. I can't comment on the care as our child never attended. Proceed with absolute certainty before putting any money down as there is a zero tolerance and are unwilling to work with people. Enrollment deposit statement from rate sheet: "Your enrollment deposit both pre-registers you for the program and secures the current rate sheet. Enrollment deposits are applied to the last month of your child's enrollment in the school (see below). The enrollment deposit is nonrefundable under nearly all circumstances. The only circumstance in which the enrollment deposit is refundable is if we are not able to inform you of a start date within 6 months of submitting your enrollment deposit."

From the owner: Guidepost Montessori at Arbor Spring is conveniently located between the Winchester and Twin Oaks…read morecommunities. We offer a diverse array of Montessori programs for students from infancy through kindergarten. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that inspires each child's individual spirit of inquiry. We do this by creating an engaging environment where students have the opportunity to explore, discover, and develop skills through hands-on learning experiences. At Guidepost Montessori, we offer a comprehensive academic program with rigorous standards in literacy and math as well as science and social studies. We also offer a robust extended day program that is convenient for the working parent!

Unhealthy Work Environment Rooted in Toxic Leadership My…read moreexperience at this company as an employee was defined by toxic leadership and a deeply dysfunctional culture. The director consistently made decisions based on personal convenience rather than what was best for staff or the children. There was a strong desire for control, yet staff were reprimanded for not being "independent" enough--creating a no-win situation. Constructive suggestions, creativity, or simply knowing more about a subject than the director were often met with criticism or hostility. The director's moods dictated the tone of the workplace, and if she was having a bad day, everyone felt it. In some cases, personal items were thrown at staff, and interactions could be emotionally damaging. I routinely witnessed the director comment about individual appearances and make professional decisions based on such. Employees are routinely expected to handle personal tasks for the director and owners, including managing their packages, running errands, and printing personal photos--often after hours. If a package is lost or an item is incorrect, staff are blamed and interrogated. There was little regard for work-life balance. The director frequently arrived late or left early for personal reasons, yet staff were not extended the same flexibility. Even in cases of illness, employees were pressured to come in, with little empathy or support. You are required to speak to the director personally when calling off work so that she can question and pressure you to come into work. Resources were limited, with classroom supplies locked away due to misplaced accusations of theft. Staff often had to purchase their own materials. Long-standing broken items were blamed on staff, regardless of logic or context. Perhaps most concerning was the expectation that staff attend charity events and contribute financially, even when it wasn't feasible. There was a clear pattern of manipulation and quid-pro-quo dynamics. Overall, this was a psychologically unhealthy environment that prioritized the needs and egos of management over the well-being of employees. I would not recommend working here unless there is a change of owner.

My children have been attending Lakeside for a little over a year and I can't say enough great…read morethings about the care they receive there. We had actually been searching for a house in the area and I was looking at day cares to get on lists right away - I loved the facility, teachers, and several other accommodations on our tour that we actually ended up reducing our house search to a smaller area specifically because Lakeside offers transportation to and from a few local elementary schools (they're fantastic schools that we were already considering in addition to another district). That was a big win for me. I also love that they provide us with extra time saving amenities - meals and washing nap linens. While smaller scale things, it's just nice not to have to pack healthy lunches for my little ones every day, or realize at 9pm on Sunday that I forgot to wash nap sheets. I was nervous to uproot my children from a school/day care that we already loved, but thankfully the transition was relatively seamless, and I've been very happy with their care and education.

We LOVE The Goddard School in Fenton! Our daughter started there around her first birthday. She…read moreloves going to school, she loves her teachers, and loves playing with her friends. I am thankful to send her to such a great place with positive attitudes, smiling faces and caring hearts each day! One thing I love is the teachers are committed to their Tadpole system which is an app that gives me a recap each day of what she is learning, how long she napped, how we are doing with potty training and BMs, and what she ate that day. It is so helpful in many ways. I know many schools have the ability, but may not always enter the information consistently. Goddard Fenton does an awesome job! I would highly recommend Goddard to anyone with children! We visited many schools before deciding and The Goddard School was by far the most friendly and cleanest!

My son attended Goddard for about two years. He would have continued all the way through and likely…read morebe joined by his little sister had it not all been interrupted by the the pandemic. This Goddard school runs a tight ship and I was beyond impressed with our experience there. I noticed that the tenure for teachers was much longer that what I heard and saw at other places. I was always nervous about daycare--but this place has my complete approval.

We love our Kindercare -- they have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome! They are great…read morepartners at helping our kids grow.

I would not recommend sending your child here. They were attentive at the beginning when I sent my…read morechild there but as time went on they really took short cuts. They have a major lack in communication between staff so if you tell one of them something it NEVER was passed along to any other staff in that room throughout the day specifically dietary concerns. They also do not communicate with parents when illnesses are in that room for example when a child was hospitalized for influenza no other parent was notified, lice, or E. coli. Serious concerns

This is a community that respects children and fosters self confidence through a thoughtfully…read morecurated environment in a pleasant natural setting. The educators and staff are passionate and dedicated to the wellbeing of the children and love to share about what the students are doing and learning. We have sent all three of our kids here and if we had a fourth we would send them too!

After our first parent teacher conference we are convinced this is the best school for our little…read moregirl. She's already showing more confidence and independence as well as an increased interest in nature. During the parent teacher conference we walked away with more knowledge of how our little one learns and ideas for what we can do at home to promote her continuing development. The teachers were supportive, kind and genuinely interested in our thoughts and questions. The teachers are experienced, insightful, and passionate. They clearly care about each child and learning is truly individualized. The setting is a one story ranch house which provides a cozy, at home environment. The backyard is one of a kind...There is tons of room to explore with multiple different play areas designed for kids of different ages. Hearing the teachers say that outdoor play is very important made me realize the purposeful planning that went into every element of this learning environment. Dropping her off at Greentree Montessori is a breeze because the teachers greet her at the door and she is excited to start her day. But picking her up is slightly more difficult since she has started saying "more" ... as in she doesn't want to leave. If I'm going to trust my first born child with anyone outside of our family, I can say confidently that this is a place I can trust. We are recommending Greentree Montessori to our friends and family.