This school is dangerous. Teacher should have been arrested, not promoted!!! My daughter only went…read morehere for TWO WEEKS. In those two weeks, my four year repeatedly told me her teachers were mean and she did not want to go to school. We had to drag her through the door crying. We witnessed other children also begging not to go into the classroom. The teachers did not greet us when we walked in at all, until I complained that no one was even saying hi to my child. They say they use conscious discipline but my child was put in timeout and threatened, and the director seemed clueless about the principles of Conscious discipline. When I picked my child up on April 2nd, she immediately told me that the part time teacher in the room had grabbed her "really hard and it really hurt". She put both hands on her hips when I asked her how she was grabbed. When I asked why, she self reported that she had gotten off her letter and was not listening and the teacher was upset. However, that night at bedtime I saw the bruises on both hips in the shape of fingers and thumbs. It took a few days for all the bruises to appear fully. I kept her home from school and demanded they check their cameras. They tried to say that they couldn't find any incidents. Eventually they were able to find the incident based on all the accurate details my 4 YEAR OLD was able to tell us. I watched it and it was concerning to say the least. The teacher chased after her, grabbed her on both hips and then held her under one arm squeezing her, brought her to the other side of the classroom and put her down in a chair and pointed in her face. You can tell how angry the teacher is on the video, you obviously cannot tell how hard she grabbed her. My child scratched her at this point trying to protect herself and was sent to the office. The school agreed that the teacher should not have picked her up like she did and she is "young and inexperienced". They had just hired her. But then instead of firing her they promoted her to full time teacher in that room. They kept insisting that the bruises did not come from the teacher and they think it's a coincidence. They sent me many screenshots of Google searches on how long it takes bruises to form. It had been 10 hours from the time she was assaulted to the time I noticed the bruises, plenty of time for a young fair skinned child to bruise. People can bruise immediately . They made several comments about how they don't think the bruises happened at their school and stories of other parents who had reported them and ENDED up losing their children. This felt like a threat, like they would do anything to protect themselves. Their decision to promote the teacher was very concerning and I ended up pulling her from their care. They also kept all of my money. I paid 1800$ on the first for the whole month and the two weeks prior and was told sorry you have to give a month's notice and was not refunded at all. My child is traumatized from this school and has ptsd symptoms. She can't even be in a daycare setting anymore because of this school, she just cries for her parents and feels unsafe. It is truly heartbreaking the damage these teachers caused. They should all be ashamed of themselves. I hope no other children here have had this happen but I would be shocked if it hasn't happened before or since. Don't take your children here.

Our son started at the Mission location when he was an infant. He transferred to the Metcalf…read morelocation when it opened and he's been there ever since. The facility is safe, convenient and centered around the child. We've adored all his teachers and he loves going to school. My husband and I really appreciate the hours and, Premier doesn't have the typical spring break, holiday break or teacher in-service that would require us to find backup care. They also have fantastic activities and healthy food!

The place has gone down hill in the last year, including high turnover of teachers. There is a core…read moregroup of teachers that have been there for a while and tried to keep it going and make it better, unfortunately ownership and directors has been its downfall. They disciplined a teacher for letting us know our daughter had been injured and that the director failed to call and let us know about it. They have over booked classrooms and had to tell parents the day before their kids were due to start to find new arrangements.There is no accountability with management I do thank the teachers that looked after our kids for the care and professionalism they provided our kids we will always hold a special place for them. Thank you teachers

I have taken both of my kids here. Always a pleasure to talk to staff. They take good care of the…read morekids and provide a report of the day via email and/or if you just ask them. Would recommend it.

My daughter went there and loved it. Very nice staff, attentive and patient. It is clean,…read moreorganized, well-run. Most of all you can tell the staff cares about kids. They really engage and have fun with them. Fast forward a few years and I have had the chance to come back as a drama teacher with the kids at Rising Sun. Now I get to see those wonderful kids be dramatic! Highly recommend Rising Sun.

Best daycare in Kansas City by far nice owner Comeing from a…read morepast employee the crew is a family

When we were looking for childcare, we hoped to find more than someone to simply supervise our…read moredaughter. We wanted someone who would genuinely know her, encourage her curiosity, and help her grow. Looking back after nearly two and a half years with Ms. Jodie, I can confidently say we found exactly that. My daughter has truly flourished during her time at The Daycare. She is imaginative, independent, kind, and eager to learn, and I have no doubt that the environment Ms. Jodie has created has played an important role in that growth. Every day is filled with meaningful play, creativity, and opportunities for children to learn through exploration. One of the things I appreciate most is the mixed age setting. It allows younger children to learn from older peers while giving older children opportunities to develop leadership, responsibility, and empathy. I have watched my daughter grow in confidence as she has been entrusted with responsibilities appropriate for her age and encouraged to help others. As a parent and physician in training, I have developed an even deeper appreciation for how profoundly early childhood environments shape cognitive, social, and emotional development. Watching my daughter grow during her time with Ms. Jodie has continually reinforced just how meaningful those early experiences can be. Ms. Jodie's background as a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute is evident in the wonderful art experiences she creates for the children. The projects are thoughtful and imaginative, with an emphasis on exploration, creativity, and genuine self expression. My daughter takes great pride in what she creates, and it has been a joy to watch her artistic confidence develop. I also value that the children learn to respectfully interact with Ms. Jodie's patient dog and cat. Under her supervision, they develop kindness, gentleness, and respect for animals. I believe these are important lessons that extend far beyond daycare. Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give is that my daughter genuinely loves going each day. She comes home happy, full of stories, excited to show us what she created, and eager to return the next morning. As parents, there is immense peace of mind in knowing your child is safe, known, challenged, and genuinely cared for. After more than two years of firsthand experience, I recommend Ms. Jodie wholeheartedly to any family seeking a warm, creative, and developmentally enriching environment for their child.

My daughter has been going to Jodie and Sue since she was just 4 months old, and she is now 2 1/2…read more After more than two years with them, I can honestly say they have played such an important role in helping her grow into the happy, independent little girl she is today. They do so much more than simply watch the kids. When my daughter was a baby, they helped us establish a sleep schedule. As she has grown, they have worked with her on using utensils, letters and numbers, sharing, playing nicely with other children, and all of those little everyday skills that are so important at this age. Most recently, Jodie & Sue helped potty train her in about ONE MONTH. As a parent, that alone deserves five stars! They also provide structure and discipline, which is something I specifically want from the person caring for my child. In the more than two years my daughter has attended, I have never witnessed yelling at or mistreating a child. They set boundaries and expectations and teach the kids appropriate behavior. And ultimately, my daughter tells me everything I need to know. She loves Jodie and Sue. She loves her friends there. She talks about them at home, is happy there, and has absolutely thrived. I've trusted Jodie and Sue with my daughter since she was an infant, and I continue to trust them with the person who matters most to me every single day. I have no intention of taking her anywhere else and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to another family.

Children's Treehouse has been a wonderful place to take our son. The staff is professional,…read morepassionate, and most of all caring. They have diverse programs to promote learning and development for all ages. They use a wide variety of strategies to create opportunities for experiential learning and they make it fun. I really appreciate the library and the traveling artist. They really promote music learning as well. Most of all, when we've sat down for parent teacher conferences, it's clear that our son's classroom teachers really see him for who he is and meet him exactly where he is at. And it is clear they love our kid too. I would highly recommend this childcare center.

We are so grateful we found THIS Goddard! Our daughter was at a different school last year, and we…read moresaw absolutely no growth. From the day she started at Goddard, she excelled in socialization, academics, self-confidence, and overall growth! The staff is incredible. Lindsey and Ashley are always welcoming and encouraging! There is never a time that we have inquired about information or called to say we might be running late that we weren't welcome with complete understanding and direction. Jeri Dawn the owner, is hands-on, and an incredible leader, she cares deeply about her staff and the children her in school. When choosing a school for my daughter, I researched every school from Lenexa, Overland Park, Leawood, Martin, City, Shawnee, and all surrounding areas. I had interviews with all the schools in those areas, and this Goddard completely stood out. The school is clean, the teachers are knowledgeable and patient, and the school Chef, Larry is exceptional-to the point that any days I do early pick up my daughter requests I get her after lunch. I am extremely mindful and choosing where my daughter spends her day. This is one of those gems in our community. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns This school is amazing. I have to add her teacher Ms Terri is so gifted. She is an incredible teacher and is such an asset to my daughter's development!

I sent my 2 year old to this school after I got recommendation from my neighbor. My daughter came…read morehome with multiple bruises and scratches on her first day. There was no incident report given to us. We asked her teacher what happened, she said she doesn't know. She said that she can't keep track of all 14 children in her room and it is not her fault that my 2 year old was hurt. School/teacher took no responsibility for the incident. we unenrolled her the next day. Don't send your kids here, they don't care about kids at all.

My newborn was neglected. I was horrified when I found out my ten week old baby went a full 8 hours…read morewithout being fed. Absolutely unacceptable. No apology - no accountability. This school didn't last even 30 days. Infant care is extremely tough to find so once we realized this school wasn't a good fit there were no other schools that had places. Don't waste your time or your child's precious moments here. Get on a waiting list somewhere better!!

I love this daycare. No place will ever be perfect except home but the infant teachers at this…read morelocation are amazing. They actually do all of the developmental activities they say they do. There are a lot of places out there that don't care, but here they do. Mrs. Sandy in 0-6months is a soft spoken loving woman, I felt so comfortable leaving my baby with her and didn't want my baby to move out of her room. Mrs. Karina was her next teacher in 6-12 months and the room is still connected to Mrs. Sandy's which I liked. Mrs. K is fun, caring, and really works with the kids. She'll turn your baby into a toddler which you will love/hate :p I also have older that went here and I can say that Mrs. Jeanette and Mrs. Jessica were quickly favored. Even the teachers aids are great. They always put up new photos and charts to show what the kids have been doing and if I have any issues the director Stephanie, and the assistant director Gretchen are are wonderful, attentive leaders who get down in the trenches with their co-workers. I got on Yelp originally to look for a new day care that was closer to my house. Instead I noticed there were no reviews for this day care. I having gone here for so long I decided to write one. After saying all I have stay, I don't care how far it is I wouldn't trust anyone else with my children.

My children have been attending since before the change over to Kiddie Academy. while the change…read morehas been hard for many, the education and care my children has never changed. the teachers are phenomenal, the curriculum goes above and beyond expectations and you can see the positive changes and updates that they are actively working on. my children consistently are exceeding the expectations of their academic developments and the care and education they have received has directly influenced their development in this area. We are thankful for the care, support, and education we have received from the staff!

Very good teachers, amazing curriculum, a lot of improvements. The school is totally newread more