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.

Our two children love the staff and nurturing environment. Everyone there is concerned for your…read morechildren and they take pride in making ACCD a place where your children can grow. The arts, crafts, education, and care are second to none. The consideration the staff has for the individual needs of your child is amazing.

If I could give zero stars, I would. One problem after another with this place. From incident…read morereports not being filled out when my child received a gash in his forehead from a child hitting him with a stick (they didn't even tell us what happened until I questioned them after the weekend about it), to not filling out his daily sheets documenting what he ate (he came home starving nearly every day), to the almost daily sunburn from too much time in the sun, to the misspelling of my son's name where he keeps his things despite multiple reminders to change the spelling. I politely voiced my concerns after witnessing them on two occasions allowing him to be bullied by two bigger children, letting them know his dog recently died and he's been through some hardships this year. I voiced my opinion that bullying really needs to be prevented. I then receive an email later in the week that they accidentally sent TO EVERY PARENT of EVERY CHILD there about my son. (Over 108 people). They referred to us as highly sensitive parents, and painted my son out to be a bully, and requested that every teacher pay special attention to MY child and fill out an incident report for ANY negative behavior that comes from him... They only had mildly mentioned to me that he has problems with sharing, (he's 4...) , and NEVER mentioned him bullying other children. This email violated so many people's privacy by sharing all first and last name as well as emails like that. They targeted my son's character to try and save their reputation as a child care center by making their mistakes look like his fault. I should've never enrolled him after the tour we took when Mrs. Stacey nonchalantly said "this door securely locks behind everyone who enters and exits... Unless of course a child is walking by and opens it and doesn't shut it all the way."... ??? I couldn't understand why she would say that, and should've noticed that big red flag right there. Why would a child not be watched long enough to do that? They are extremely disorganized and I'm very hurt and offended for my son and as a parent by the email that they sent to every parent. I feel fortunate that this happened, because if it didn't he would've become a total victim.

Made the transition to daycare so smooth. The infant teachers are great! I love the part time…read moreoptions!

This is the worst place in Grand Rapids! Their staff does not enforce basic rules like NO HITTING!…read more It got to the point where my grandson was being hit every day by the same boy, and we reported it to the director and the teacher over and over with the promise that it was being "handled" and they would not tolerate this bad and constant behavior from one of the kids. My grandson cried every time we brought him to that place, and we finally had to pull him from that school because, after 8 months, nothing was done and I was a witness to the same boy taking his closed fist and hitting another child in the face RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! I actually should have filed a police report at the time because the school was knowingly allowing these incidences to occur in their classrooms with no repercussions. By the way, I called the Regional Director of The Learning Experience and she assured me that the owner of that location would be calling me to discuss this. It's been over 2 years and still no phone call or message!!!

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!

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 love Plainfield Child Care! We learned of PFCC through a friend whose child went there and we…read morecompletely fell in love with the place, just like they did. The teachers are kind and care for the children as if they're family. They recognize when a child might need more support and follow through. We'll hate to leave when our child ages out!

The teachers at Plainfield Child Care treat the students like they're own. They love them to bits…read moreand pieces. They try their best to implement activities every day for the kids to keep them engaged. They never want to go home! They always send a ton of pictures through the app, they track meals, diapers, and activities. I would highly suggest bringing your child here!

My grandson loves Kindercare! The staff is engaging all the time with the children. They are not…read morejust a daycare where you drop your children to be watched. They are teaching, developing, and encouraging our youngsters to develop within themselves. It's also wonderful that they constantly post videos and updates daily on the app so you can see what your child is doing throughout the day. Love, love Kindercare and all the staff! Thank you Kindercare East Beltline!

The staff is respectful and my son enjoys coming here. He is 5 and has been 2 preschool and another…read moredaycare and so far no issues whatsoever. They have been great at catering to his egg allergy. I would recommend.

Look no further! Jesenia took care of my two daughters for many years. Her home daycare is clean,…read morebeautiful, and inviting. She is not just a caretaker, but also a dedicated teacher. As a single mother, I truly valued her dependability and trustworthiness. I highly recommend Little Scholars II Daycare!!

From the owner: As an educator, I firmly believe that every child deserves a safe, stimulating, and developmentally…read moreappropriate learning environment. To achieve this, I strive to create a classroom that is physically and emotionally safe for all children. I ensure that the classroom is free from hazards, and I establish clear rules and routines that help children feel secure and comfortable. Additionally, I provide a variety of age-appropriate materials and activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and learning. I also take into account each child's unique needs and abilities, adapting my teaching style and activities accordingly. Finally, I foster positive relationships with children and families, creating a sense of community and support that helps children thrive. By providing a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning environment, I empower children to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners.