I have seen Rivendell School almost every week when I drive by to deposit my recycling. They have a…read morebrightly colored playground and a huge peacock statue that was once was covered in CD's which was very very creative! It reminded me of a real peacock! It has since lost the CD's and is now dressed Hawaiian style. About a week ago I saw that Rivendell has signs up for a book sale. The prices looked very reasonable. About 50 cents to 2 dollars, depending upon what type of book. I went in and looked around the place. I was very impressed! The school is fairly small and the main room is covered in books. A very impressive library! I bought about four or five books all for a very good price and the ladies that were working there were all very nice and sweet. After going to the book sale I decided to investigate more about what Rivendell School was about. I saw that they have been around Fort Collins since 1976. They are a nonprofit, secular private school. They have a huge emphasis on respect. They teach children how to respect the teachers and each other no matter how different you may be. In other words they don't let the cliche's run wild like at regular public schools. Their curriculum is less 'goal oriented' meaning they don't primarily focus on test scores and make things so directional. If a child needs a little extra attention then they can get that extra attention because of the small class size. Wow! How I wish I could have gone to a school like Rivendell! I was not impressed or amused overall with my public school experience and think I would have done much better in a place like this. While I don't have children I would highly recommend this place to friends that have children that are about to start school. I think they could greatly benefit from it. I also will be keeping tabs on the school's events and would love to continue to support this place! There really, really needs to be more schools like this!

Both of my children attend or attend here. The teachers are wonderful, caring, and highly…read morequalified. The curriculum allows students to progress at their own pace. The low teacher/student ratio provides a wealth of time for individual instruction in literacy, math, foreign language, science, and social studies. The school has a tight-knit community that fosters a life-long love of learning,, a trait that is more than worth the cost of tuition.

We have had our little one at Primrose since they were four months old. And all of her teachers no…read morematter what classroom she was in no matter how old she was have been amazing. The owner Nikole has been present almost every single day at the school and takes true leadership and ownership of Primrose. Everyone at the school from The administration to the teachers to the extra staff have all been amazing! They are all very attentive and understanding to each individual child's needs. We're so happy that we have our little one there and know that she's in good hands!

I'm excited to say the school is under new management. We have been really happy with our…read moreexperience here so far, I would highly recommend the primrose school for its curriculum and care.

We have only been at Little Lab Preschool for a short time but we are so happy with what we have…read moreexperienced so far. My daughter is THRILLED to go to school every single day. I'm so glad we found LLP when we moved to Fort Collins!

We love Little Lab! As parents sending our second child to school with Ernie and Mary, we were…read moreabsolutely thrilled when The Learning House reopened as Little Lab Preschool. Our kids thrive with the curriculum and the always welcoming atmosphere this preschool provides!

We had hesitations due to the many negative reviews of Beth, the director, but really liked the…read morefacility and Madison, who gave us the tour. We enrolled our son but had to withdraw him due to financial reasons with my job. We notified them within 72 hours of paying the deposit and first weeks tuition (a requirement no other center had- should have been a red flag). We knew we would likely lose the registration fee but hoping for a refund of the $340 for the first week. Beth refused without hesitation, and her tone made it clear she enjoyed saying no. It quickly became clear why Beth doesn't do the tours--her behavior matched the negative reviews. She's rude, dismissive, and refused to provide information on how to escalate concerns to corporate. When I told her we had no choice but to write a review and escalate the issue, she basically said she could care less and hung up. Sadly we have also heard from former staff that she punishes teachers--and by extension, children--if she doesn't personally like a teacher, limiting outdoor play and activities, which hurts the quality of care. No one driven by personal grievances and emotions should be running a program that impacts children's lives. Please don't make our mistake--listen to the bad reviews about Beth; it's not a one-off. She really is this bad, and at some point, you will have to deal with her. Until there's a leadership change, this is not a good option. This facility has great potential and wonderful teachers, but it's being undermined by toxic leadership. Corporate must intervene, I am surprised they haven't already.

I enrolled my child at the school when I first moved to Fort Collins. It was an awful experience…read more First and foremost they have protocols but they only follow them when it is convenient for them, and this is particularly problematic during a pandemic. If your child is not a conformist, the facility will push your child out. They manipulate the difficulties of finding child care in Fort Collins to ensure they weed out the children that do not conform to their unwritten standards. Please contact the local health department to get the facility's compliance records on reporting illness outbreaks and compare that to the average of other daycares in the area. Lastly, contact a local pediatrician to get their option of the facility. Don't just take my word for it, ask around.

This school lacks proper training, support, and resources to help children with any sort of…read moreemotional disability. Their handbook states their commitment to working with each child and helping them succeed. However, if your child needs any sort of special attention or needs accommodations for a disability this school has no problem throwing your child out without warning or resources. This happened to at least two children this year and has proven to be systemic practice. Overpriced and unreliable we missed many days early in the year due to short staffing and no one to fill in. I think this school has good intentions but doesn't uphold their own values and promises to children or their families.

One of the things I most appreciate about Treehouse Montessori is the sense of community. It's a…read moresmaller school which comes with a more authentic, personal connection between families and with the staff. I feel like they genuinely care for all the kids who attend. We've attended larger daycare centers in the past where the owner sat at the front desk and didn't greet parents or kids when we walked in each morning. At Treehouse, it feels like they genuinely care about connection and fostering our son's development in a nurturing environment.

My girls LOVE LOVE LOVE Oakridge KinderCare! We have been a KC family for almost 2 years, and…read morecouldn't be happier. There have been ups & downs in management but Shanell is *amazing* and works so hard to keep parents informed and up to date about what's happening. She's recently implemented a 'fun calendar' for themed days (favorite color day, Halloween in June, pajama day, etc). They had "Muffins for Moms" the Monday after Mother's Day & "Hot Dogs & Popcorn for Dads" the day after Father's Day. When it comes to administrative tasks, the current team is also on it! I've had some issues with the new billing system/automatic payments but Shanell has been super responsive and helpful during the process. The rest of the office team/management/support staff is also amazing! My kids get dropped off around 7a by Daddy & Mommy does the pickup around 630p (I know, we aren't winning #ParentsOfTheYear). Every team member I've talked to has been so friendly, and both my girls seem to love every single 'teacher'.. My 2 year old even says "Mr. Ben is my best friend" (sometimes it's Leah, or Kim, or Darius, or Kat, etc but usually Ben). As far as the center itself goes, it is ALWAYS clean and organized. The classrooms are decorated age-appropriate and there is always artwork/projects/etc on display. My 2 year old is learning about insects & spiders so there are different bugs and spiders hanging from the classroom ceiling, they are reading themed books and exploring outside. Kindercare, as a whole, sends out a monthly email about "What We're Learning This Month" which explains that month's theme and how each age group/classroom is exploring that theme. It also gives some examples of what you, as a parent, can discuss with your child to continue the education/theme at home. Kindercare also offers LA's (Learning Adventures) like cooking, phonics, music, etc. My two year participated in the music class for several months and came home so excited to tell me about her day. With the music class, we also received a workbook and musical instrument every month. My daughter loved her 'homework' and she regularly plays with the musical instruments (train whistle, sand blocks, music sticks, etc). Each class is for a specific age range, and starts at $15/week depending on the class. In regards to pricing, KC is comparable with similar Fort Collins daycare centers. I recently started a new job, and this location is no longer the most convenient but my girls adore the staff and I've had such a tremendous experience with Shanell as the new director, I will be commuting a little further to keep my family at Oakridge Kindercare.

I rarely leave reviews, but want people to know if you are looking for a quality, loving daycare…read moreplace, you will find it here. We have never had any issues with any of the staff members for the 3 years we have had my granddaughter there. Lisa, has to be the best director, too! I know they struggled finding a good one, to the point we almost switched just for that reason. So glad we didn't! Lisa is approachable, and willing to do what she can to help out with any situation. Her assistants are just as wonderful! Thanks so much for taking care of our little girl!

If you have an opportunity to enroll your child in their summer swim classes, you definitely…read moreshould! Our son was enrolled in the Wave-riders 1&2 program with Miss Avery and it was one of his highlights of summer. He learned so much, and he always looked forward to the next time we would get to see her and learn more. Miss Avery is incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging to all of the kids in her class. We are so thankful to have had such a positive experience and an amazing teacher to learn from during our time at Mountain Kids.

I have a Granddaughter who is autistic. I want her to get…read moreas many opportunities has a neurotipical child experiences. Here she has been given the opportunity to be part of Mountain Kids. Their staff is excellent and experienced. Thank you Mountain Kids!