Incredible school and community. Our kids are both thriving! Our younger son is in his second year…read moreof the toddler program and our oldest is in his last year of primary. They both love school and we couldn't be happier with the teachers, administration, families, and overall experience! Such a special place.

We love MSWP. Our son has attended the primary program for two years. He loves his teachers and…read morefeels like they genuinely care about him. We have watched him grow academically and socially. The school's leadership is communicative and consistently making improvements to school's facilities and programs.

This is our 4th year at WPELC and we are grateful to have another 2 years yet to go. Both of our…read moredaughters love attending school. The community is very special, involved and you have the opportunity to create meaningful parent relationships. The teachers are exceptional and truly show up each day intentionally creating a space for learning, wonder and adventure. I only wish it extended to Kindergarten!

Such a great school! My kiddo attended for three years and it was the best experience. Amazing…read moreteachers grounded in social and emotional development and everything was play based. Such a supportive community as well. The school has recently moved to the Platt Park neighborhood and the new space is fantastic. The school is in a church but it is not affiliated and is not religious. I recommend WPELC to anyone I meet or know who has a small kiddo. Just the best!

I was in really desperate times with my little one when I found this school and up to this day I…read morethank all the people I have met . In the one year that my daughter has been at the school my baby has been improving with her speech and the teacher are working great with her also the enrollment team id like to say thank you for everything and a big thank you to Erin and Kate for all the help along the way big thumbs up to this school I would definitely recommend this school to anyone that needs a little help along the way.This school is happiness the minute you step out ur car. #FAMILYSTAR #FAMILYSTARCREW

We've been on their waiting list for a year and a half and since the beginning, we've gotten…read moreinconsistent information about the time it would take us to get a spot. When we out our name down they said about a year. When we called for an update 6 months later they said we were still a year away. Then we called again in February and we were told that we would be first in line this spring most likely, but if not, definitely this summer. We just called again and it turns out that they're booked up until 2020! This is no way to communicate with prospective students. This is disrespectful and extremely disconcerting, as now we find ourselves again left out to dry with no explanation given.

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.

Our 2.5 year old daughter has been attending Square One since October 2019. She is always so…read moreexcited to go to school and Sarah and Mattie are absolutely incredible with her and the other kiddos. I highly recommend Square One Learning, it has truly enhanced our daughter's life more than we ever could have anticipated.

We are heading into our 2 yr old daughter's 2nd week at Square One and we couldn't be happier with…read moreher experience with Sarah and Keith. The space is adorable--they had me at the little red schoolhouse--cozy but not cramped, bright, and in a separate building from the owners' home, so the space is entirely devoted to the kids. The nap and imaginative play area downstairs is actually restful and dark, unlike some other home daycares or centers, where cots are squashed into the bright main play space and kids who are not sleeping are making noise in the same area. Meals are civilized and wholesome, and it's so nice not to have to pack lunch and snacks or pay a premium for served meals. The curriculum Sarah uses provides fun early learning experiences and promotes the values we hold dear: learning through play and nurturing relationships with caring, interested adults, a balance of structure and free play, healthy, calm, and social meals, and stimulating experiences involving movement, imagination, art-making, the outdoors, and music. Sarah has been extremely communicative and accommodating, allowing us to bring our daughter to come and experience the program for a couple hours one day before enrolling, and staying in close touch now that she's started there. We feel so lucky to have found this sweet place with such a great mix of the structure one might look for in a center and the personal care and cozy environment of a home daycare.

We love ninaBees! It's an awesome learning environment for little ones. Our son has been going…read morehere and he has food allergies, they have been so careful, kind, and caring to ensure that he is only getting his safe foods at meals and snacks. His teachers are so incredibly kind and are truly passionate about working with kids. As a parent who was a little nervous sending their kid to preschool for the first time, the level of calmness and kindness we experience on the first day was incredible. We love it that kids get exposure to nature, learn about daily life routines, and life skills from sharing to kindness. We couldn't be happier with our kid going to school here.

We are a very happy NinaBees family. My daughter started attending NinaBees twice a week in the…read morefall of 2014 when they opened in the Highlands. Two years later, we are still as happy as we were when she started! They are outside every day, walking, exploring, jumping, climbing. The education they provide is age appropriate and through fun learning experiences. The classrooms are mixed ages (2.5-5) and I think it is great for their learning environment. The younger children look up to the older children and the older children learn patience with the younger children and become quite nurturing towards them. The teachers treat the children with respect. They are so engaged with them. They have their own garden and compost. The school has expanded since my daughter started in 2014 (they now have 3 classrooms) but it still has a small feel. If you're looking for a play based preschool in the Highlands, look no farther. My daughter has one more year to enjoy at NinaBees before kindergarten, and her little brother will follow in her footsteps to attend NinaBees once he meets the requirements to do so- minimum of 2.5 years and potty trained. It is located on the first floor of the Highlands United Methodist Church building but does not have a religious affiliation.

We love the owner and director and many of the teachers have worked there for decades which says a…read morelot about how things are run. Super loving, comfy feeling in the classrooms and tons of outdoor space too. Wonderful place with wonderful people!

Our toddler has been going to Iliff's daycare program for 4 months now. It's such a warm…read moreenvironment with experienced caregivers and teachers. It seems like all the staff in the school know her by name. Even on fussier days, her teachers are always so loving and attentive (and competent) and it's not long before she's engaged in an activity or playing nicely with her new friends. I feel so secure about having her there during the day- and I couldn't say that about a lot of other places.

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!

Our son has been at Crestmoor since he was a year old when we started him there part-time and the…read moreowners/director helped us transition him to full time. He has been there 3 years and loves it! Crestmoor is run by a very loving and attentive mother/daughter team with the help of their dedicated director who's way with kids is phenominal! The teachers/group leaders we have had (as our son has graduated up to each classroom) have been nurturing, caring, fun, patient, and experienced. It shows when our son comes home with artwork, numbers/letters practices, projects and is often singing songs he learned, some even in Spanish. He was counting to 100 in his 2's and at 3 has been writing Mom and Dad and even part of his name! Crestmoor is not just a daycare it's a home away from home!

I have looked long and hard for a good preschool, for both of my kids. I think it is very important…read morethat my kids are well taken care of and also that they are in a learning environment. I stumbled upon Inspiration Preschool and I immediately took my 3 year old son out of the school he was in and enrolled him at Inspiration. The staff is lovely, friendly, warm and inspiring. The setting is quaint, warm and bright. When you walk in, it is just a wonderful place to be, and you know it. After one week of being at this school, my son, who was not interested in learning his ABC's and 123's comes home singing every day. He is interested in learning and engaging, where, he was not before. When I pick him up at night, he doesn't want to leave. When he was at the other schools, he was crying before I even picked him up, every single day - and never wanted to go to school. Now, he gets up before ME in the morning, gets himself dressed, and lines up by the door... saying "Take me to school Mommy!" I am so thrilled to have found this wonderful school and my son will be here until he moves into Kindergarten. It has a family feeling and a very supportive culture. I could not be happier.

We went through 2 other daycare providers before we found Inspiration Preschool - an in home…read moredaycare and a nanny share - finally we can stop looking. Let's face it, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, and no daycare is really going to be good enough for your first child. Or can it be? Inspiration Preschool answered that question with a resounding YES for us. As soon as we found IP and our daughter was old enough (must be at least 2.5 years old), we took her out of the nanny share and enrolled her at Inspiration. It's a small "school" with a nice backyard. I put school in quotes because really, it's daycare but very much in a learning environment. During the regular school year, each month is a different learning focus. For example, they focused on rainbows and colors in April, things that grow in May. There is a reading area, too, with tons of books to suit the ages of the children. The kids learn lots of songs, too. I was so pleasantly surprised when my daughter came home from school and taught me songs that they sung that day. They learn the alphabet, counting, days of the week, the calendar...the list goes on. So yeah, it's a "school", and my daughter gets good care, too. All of the staff is top notch. You can see the love and care they have for all of the kids on each teacher's face. Inspiration isn't just teachers, either. it's a community where parents not only know each teacher, but they know every child that goes there and every parent of those children. Everyone gets together on occasion through events put on by the school and/or other families. They even recently did a field trip to The Children's Museum! The main thing that I love about Inspiration is that the kids play outside, at least twice a day, EVERY day. It doesn't matter what the weather is (well, within reason of course), they go outside and expend that energy that only 2.5 - 5 year olds have in spades. The backyard is so conducive to this, too. There are 5 -7 different areas back there where the kids can get their play on. My favorite is the musical area that features pots & pans to make "music" with and a big chime set that the kids can hit with various kitchen utensils. My daughter now looks forward to school everyday that she goes, and even asks if she is going to school on weekends. When we pick her up, she doesn't want to leave. She's made some wonderful friends, too. So have her parents! Thanks, Inspiration Preschool!

I love this school! My twins are treated as individuals and have learned so much. The school is…read morenear my office downtown so no need to rush back to the suburbs to make pick up time. At 3 years old my girls are showing signs of beginning to read and I give the credit to their school. They also have great friends and their social skills have grown. I can't say enough good things!

We've had our tiny human at this school since she was 3 months old and we really love it here. If…read morewe ever have to leave, it will just be because we have to find a place closer to home or work. Here are some useful tidbits for parents who might be looking at this school: Pros: super secure sign in/out process (everyone gets their own code, and there's a hand scanner), friendly office staff, responsive to inquiries, owners are on site every day and are involved and very communicative, teacher to child ratios are maintained really well, the teachers there seem to really love what they do, well-rounded curriculum, regular meetings with parents, regular evaluations (because they're a franchise), our tiny person loves her teachers... she reaches for them when we get to school in the morning, open door policy, you can call or come by any time to see your child, you can hire the teachers as babysitters (and many of them love to do this!), you're treated like family, transitions to new classrooms are done according to the child's development, not necessarily according to birth date. Cons: cost-prohibitive (it's literally like having a second mortgage), people coming in and out of the infant classroom aren't required to wear booties or take their shoes off, parking is scarce so pick up and drop off can be a little tricky sometimes, not a lot of opportunity to meet other parents except during drop off and pick up times.