I cannot say enough good things about Goddard Park Hill. From day one, Heather (the director) has…read morebeen incredible -- she went above and beyond to help us get our youngest daughter a spot when we had a long commute to another daycare across town. This is the third daycare we've tried between our two daughters, and the difference here is night and day. The other centers were fine -- our kids were safe and had their basic needs met -- but we never felt truly welcomed. At Goddard, every teacher & staff member greets us with genuine warmth and a smile, every single day. It's clear they pay close attention to our daughter -- they notice the little things, celebrate her milestones, and care for her as if she were their own. We feel like part of a real community rather than just a drop-off and pick-up. We've been blown away by the level of care, communication, and joy that fills this school every day. I can't imagine a better environment for our daughter to grow and thrive. I'd recommend Goddard (and Heather's amazing team!) to any parent in a heartbeat.

We really wanted to be at Goddard for the long term, that's what made our experience most…read moredisappointing. We had made the switch from another school for our daughter after receiving subpar care. We were excited to hear that Goddard had tenured teachers and a positive environment. This changed three months in when our daughter's teacher left and a replacement was not immediately found. Within that month, our daughter had a concussion under odd circumstances and we were encouraged to sign a document testifying to the circumstances that we now regret. Let alone she had the concussion in the morning and were not told about it until we picked her up. We were told that our medical expenses would be taken care of and that the owner wanted to speak with us. The latter never happened and the former was referred to the insurer. The fact that I sit here six months later and only now have been made whole should speak to how taken care of we felt. The issues did not end when the teaching position was filled. We were confounded to hear that my daughter was being put in time out (something we were told did not happen and something we do not agree with). When we asked why, we were told she was copying other kids and getting close to an external door. When we were asked by the teacher for an alternative to timeout, the teacher seemed offended that we actually had an idea of what they could do differently. This didn't end that form of punishment as our daughter was put in a corner for having a cold less than a month later. Our child's teacher was often late and were left to guess where to drop our child off. When she was there in the morning she often smelled like cigarettes. People's personal choices are their own, but don't take them into my three year old's school life. We were unsure what my daughter actually was learning. Goddard sends you a weekly curriculum that is supposed to be followed by teachers to a T. When we were asked to bring in objects for that week's lesson our teacher seemed confused and unsure of what to do with them. That made us quite concerned that our daughter's time was being wasted. In the cutthroat world of Denver childcare, I understand why some folks will continue to send their children to Goddard Park Hill, but I hope this final anecdote will make you think twice. Our daughter's demeanor and behavior has improved drastically at home since leaving Goddard. We will never look back and regret our decision to move her out of that school.

We love Montview!! This is our third year at MCPK, and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are…read moreamazing. They do a beautiful job meeting each child where they're at, and tailoring the preschool experience to each student's needs and interests. Every time I am there, I see classrooms full of joy, imagination and creativity. It really is a magical place! Our family has also really enjoyed the co-op model, where parents are an active part of the school community. We have built strong relationships with other families and school staff in a way that just doesn't happen at other schools.

One of the very few schools that not only understands what it takes to create a successful and…read morepositive early childhood education experience, but demonstrates it in everything that they do here. My 4 year old is THRIVING here. He WANTS to go to school, even on days that he doesn't have school. (This was not the case last year at a different preschool.) As an educator, experienced in early childhood and elementary schools, I have been impressed with this school from the moment I first read about their philosophy on their website, to touring the school and seeing it in-person, to now having my child go to this school and seeing the positive impact that it is making on him and nurturing his love for learning and play. Not only have I been an educator for over 12 years, but I also wrote my Master's degree thesis on the importance of play. For those that want to learn more about why play is so important for children, check out the books: Einstein Never Used Flash Cards and Last Child in the Woods. To then have a child 4 years after writing my thesis and 4 years after that, find a school that actually understands, embraces, and models this essential part of childhood is so gratifying. My son especially loves when it is our "helping day" in the classroom and I love it too. I get to be a part of his learning, curiosity, and observe how he interacts with others and the world around him... this is so important to his growth and development in knowing how to best support and guide my child at home. "Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity." ~Kay Redfield Jamison

My son has been going to King Baptist for a little more than a year now, and as a single mother you…read morebecome very aware of the saying, it takes a village. I would not trust my son to ANY other village! I had him in one of those high tech DTC/Lone Tree preschools and we both HATED it. There is nothing I can't stand more...than a facility that hires snotty rude unattentive condescending 19 year olds to care for toddlers and infants, and tries to pass itself off as a SCHOOL. You are a babysitter service. Nice try. The women at King Baptist are mothers, grandmothers, teachers, educators, and saints. It's been a bumpy road for my son and I, and they are there for us day in and day out.

Both of our kids have had a a wonderful experience at Crestmoor. We love the teachers and they have…read moreloved our kids like their own. Highly recommend Crestmoor Learning Center!

I cannot say enough good things about CLC. I live three blocks away and would always pass it taking…read moremy kids to another center in Park Hill. My son was dealing with all kinds of behavioral issues at his other school, huge classroom and was constantly coming home with serious incident reports (head hit on a metal bar after being pushed off the play-set, cut my scissors in between his fingers, etc). I decided he needed a smaller school so went to CLC and soooo wish I had made this decision years ago. My two kids are so loved here, they bounce out of the house to go to school, my son's behavior was changed for the better in almost a month, my daughter is thriving. They really go above and beyond for each and every single child. Couldn't recommend this center more! Good pricing. Food served. Fun water play and park days. Constantly coming home with fun projects. Love this place!

Incredibly positive and focused on children development across every important growth milestone.read more

This little school is a hidden gem in the middle of a residential block on Detroit street in Cherry…read moreCreek North. They have toddler, primary and extended primary (kindergarten) programs. Class sizes are small and often have 2 teachers, so children receive individual attention in addition to their group activities. My husband and I are thrilled with this school. More importantly, our daughter loves it. Today she was teary eyed on the way home and told me that leaving school makes her sad. She has wonderful teachers and a classroom full of nice children with wich to interact. If you are looking for a Montessori school for your child please put this one on your list.

Blessed Sacrament is where I have sent my 5th grade son since he was in Kindergarten. He will…read morecontinue to middle school here too. Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is a wonderful community of students, educators and involved parents who care about their children beyond book knowledge. They can get academics anywhere, but here at Blessed Sacrament, you child will learn about their dignity as a human being, their uniqueness They will learn to make choices that will carry them into their future, choices about how to stand up for themselves, and how to treat others with respect. Catholic schools are known for their excellence in academics. This is why so many non-Catholics send their children to Catholic schools, but at Blessed Sacrament, you will receive this and more. Your child will be known by all staff by name, and will not be a number. Your child will be included in mentoring opportunities, either as a younger child with an older buddy or an older child learning to be a role model for a younger child. Over all of this is the faith. Your child will learn to love the Catholic Faith. If your child is not Catholic, your child will be included to learn about the faith. Your elementary students will learn about caring about the world outside of themselves through service projects. Your middle school students will learn about leadership. Graduates of Blessed Sacrament are prepared to attend the best high schools in the city and do well in all the advanced programs: IB, Honors, and AP.

You need to tour and shadow at this school, to make sure it is the right fit for your child and…read morefamily. Please run, don't walk, to Blessed Sacrament and make this happen! You'll like it here! The staff and administration are welcoming and inclusive, and want to hear from you when things are good and even not-so-good. They are open and warm, and are willing to work with you regarding your child's needs. They also challenge your student to want to learn, and do better. They have after school child care. They have fun and inclusive sports teams, and enrichment programs that meet a lot of kids' interests and talents. School to parent communication is effective and swift. Please give this school a look and decide for yourself. If you are looking for a faith based, strong Catholic community with challenging academics, give them a call and arrange a visit.

This school is amazing. The director and the staff are truly passionate about educating children. I…read morealways feel welcomed to discuss any issues with the teachers if need be, and the director and assistant director have an open-door policy to address any concerns that might arise. We will definitely miss this group of wonderful people next year.

Please don't bring your little ones here... my husband and I enrolled our son Archie when he was 3…read more He went in very excited to learn and socialize. Things quickly went sour when the main teacher started disappearing for months at a time, placing the kids in the care of assistants, art teachers, music teachers, basically anyone with a pulse. This started to wear our child out and dropping him off became a triggering experience. He was never a clingy baby so it was odd to me how distraught he was at drop off. Rather than working with you on behavior issues, they are quick to throw incident reports your way basically blaming your kid for everything. The final straw came when my child was left unattended long enough to destroy the classroom, the staff had the audacity to tell me my 3 year old child needed to take books home to glue pages back together when he was the one left unattended and could have been seriously hurt. The music teacher discussed death of a loved one with my child without permission, they didn't take accountability for either incident which really didn't sit right with me. Not to mention they take more days off than public schools but you're paying an insane amount of money just because it's "Montessori" This place is a glorified daycare, and a crappy traumatizing one at that.