I'm so sad to see that people have been displeased with Way to Grow. Karianne and her staff have…read moregone above and beyond to accommodate me dropping in with my son when I was in a pinch. I later enrolled him in her daycare full time because I loved them so much. He was 3 when he started going there and I was so sad when he turned 5 and started going to school because I wouldn't get to see the wonderful people every morning and evening. I love Way to Grow and plan to enroll my 4 month old soon!

Let me tell you my experience working with Way to Grow. Talked to the director Kerriann twice for…read morelengthy periods of time about my schedule, expectations, costs and overall the experience of daycare. My husband and I are first time parents- and as to be expected nervous. I told her that some days I get clients moved and my schedule might move around- per her words, "No worries- we will accommodate." She reassured me multiple times that she was flexible and could make this work. I always want to be fair and honest. The day my husband dropped off supplies (wipes, diapers) he said the place looked run down and smelled quite bad. He noticed that there was a rug that was torn and appeared to be a safety hazard. He called me on his way home and discussed his concerns with me. We were concerned, but felt that the smell was due to the children. He then called Kerriann to ask about the cleaning protocols and why the staff didn't wear masks. I feel that is an appropriate question during a pandemic. He said she got defensive immediately and said that per Utah state law her staff does not have to wear mask. He said he understood and ended the conversation. The next morning my husband dropped my son off. He went into the lobby and there was a woman cleaning. He didn't know if this was a staff member or who she was- he asked her for some sort of identification. She showed him her driver's license and also pointed to the board (they have pictures on a board). My husband being cautious- asked if she had an employee badge- she said she did not but the director would be there shortly. My husband waited and then dropped off our son. My husband called at around 1 pm to check on our son since it was his first day. The director Kerriann spent about 5 minutes on the phone telling my husband that our son wanted to be held often. My husband asked if he was crying excessively- she denied this. I came to the facility to pick him up and was greeted by a woman. I told her my son's name and that I was his mother. She then said, "Do you know where he is?" My heart dropped and I told her I believe he was at the day care. I was absolutely astounded by the lack of professionalism and how she asked me if I knew where my son was. That would worry most mothers She then went back and about 5 minutes late the director came out with my son dripping in drool. We discussed how my son did and she reported, "Well he wanted to be held a lot." I explained that he is seven months old and this is his first day away from home. She was very cold and seemed to be bothered by my child. She then told me, "Its not going to work out." I was in shock and asked her what occurred. She told me my husband was aggressive with the staff in the morning demanding IDs and that we seemed too anxious. My mind was spinning and I didn't know what to say. I left feeling horrible and concerned. She focused on my husband's actions. I sat in my car upset and trying to figure out what WE did to get 'kicked out.' My husband called her and then she blamed it on me and my lack of communication. I am a master educated therapist who is specifically trained in organizational communication- I was astounded. She told me multiple times that she would work with my schedule. This was one day of care- and my husband was off by one hour. I just stood still in shock. I felt she was pinning my husband and I against each other. She also told my husband- we were too anxious. I am sorry but we are first time parents dropping our child off for the first time. I have now spoken to numerous owners of day cares in the Utah county area who are HORRIFIED at how she treated us along with leaving us strained for childcare. I feel personally this woman Kerriann is unwell and got a better offer for another family. I am so grateful that we found a safe environment for our son especially after digging a bit further into this facility. I am writing this in hopes of preventing another family from the damage of Way to Grow and the destruction of Kerriann. I am also filing a report. Do not use this place- it is dangerous the way she handled our family. kidswaytogrow.com

I've been taking my daughter to Mrs. Shyloh for about 7 months now and she's loved every bit of…read moreschool! I am impressed with the well thought out curriculum. Mrs. Shyloh really cares for her students and does a wonderful job.

From the owner: Leaps 'n Bounds Montessori offers a traditional Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten…read morewith an emphasis on nature and movement. With small class sizes and individualized learning, your child will receive all the personal care and attention of an in-home preschool with the quality and expertise of a larger school. The Montessori method provides an environment rich with high quality, hands-on activities, manipulatives etc., that engage the child, and facilitates learning in the most natural and effective way possible. Children love learning the Montessori way.

My daughter has been going here for about a month or so and she loves it! When we did our zoom call…read morethe instructor was so informative. This school fits all the little minds that thrive on being creative and learning at their own pace with of course a teaches help. My daughter looks forward to going to school now and I love the little songs she learns and then sings to me. The app they use is so easy and available too. Great place for the price!

I was recently interviewed for a job not too long ago. During the interview they left me in a room…read morefull of children for an HOUR while their teachers were out doing something else. What was originally supposed to be a tour turned into an hour of unpaid labor. No one came back in to talk with me or check in on the kids. I had to seek out another teacher from a separate classroom. So an fyi to all parents, they allow your kids to be supervised by adults who are not employed there. I do not care to be employed by a school with so little care and safety for children. I could have been someone with ill intentions. They have yet to respond to me about these concerns and questions. Unacceptable.

I have had my little girl here for over 7 months, and could not be happier with this organization…read more They have a clean and organized facility, their prices are fair, their faculty is experienced and always goes above and beyond. Not to mention that they are right across the street from a hospital (which always gives me some peace of mind). I like that the daycare is only a small portion of what they do and that they are focused on the education and growth of my little baby. I highly recommend Kids on the Move.

From the owner: Kids on the Move is a nonprofit organization based in Orem, UT dedicated to empowering children,…read moreone family at a time. KOTM has an umbrella of independent operating pillar programs: Autism Center, Early Intervention, Early Head Start, Family Support Services, Respite Care, Preschool & Childcare.

A welcoming environment. Safe and clean. Happy kids with new rotating toy selections and large…read moreoutdoor play area. I liked that there was consistent schedule for the kids. My child is spectrum and they make accommodations for him and he thrives there. They have healthy meals included. There are no screens and they encourage play based learning. Overall I'm happy with my children's progress there. The social environment encourages children to navigate development with children of multiple age ranges which has been shown to increase empathy and growth. The owner has been teaching for a long time and you can tell by the relaxing atmosphere for the kids that's presented.

From the owner: We are a mix of Montessori and play based learning center. We are always looking for teaching…read moremoments as we play! The children's happiness and safety are our top priorities. The greatest joy in life is helping shape young minds. Children are our future and we want to help create A Brighter Tomorrow!!

La Petite has been JUST what I have needed in a pre-school program…read more I am a single mom and because I share custody of my son he is only there certain days. The La Petite staff has always been extremely accommodating with my schedule with my son. Sometimes he needs to go extra when I have him over spring or over fall break and they have always been willing and able to work with me. I cannot say how nice that is! Along with the schedule, my son genuinely looks forward to going to preschool/daycare. He wakes up in the morning and asks, "Can I go to school now?! I don't want to miss Ms Linda." (Who is his absolute favorite) I'll admit, after a few changes in ownership over COVID I was really worried about what would happen. However, I have been extremely impressed by all of the staff members at La Petite Academy in East Lehi. They genuinely care and love my son. They serve healthy (but yummy!) meals, have a clean atmosphere and have amazing curriculum that makes school fun and a good environment for learning. I don't have anything negative to say. I guess if I really tried hard to think of something to say is that we want more Ms. Linda! Thank you for providing a safe, fun and loving environment for my son, La Petite!

My son was going to this daycare since he was 2 months old. I was initially skeptical about La…read morePetite taking over that locally run place but they did an amazing job. I never had an issue with them or saw staff doing any mean stuff to the kids. (They have live streaming). Now I moved to SLC and comparing with SLC academy, they were far better and passionate about what they doing. From director Tony to toddlers & infants staff, every one was awesome!!

This is a great day care! The director is knowledgeable, compassionate and caring. The teachers…read morethere are great! Any one with the need to have a child in daycare should contact Young explorers and see if they can get their child enrolled. I definitely recommend Young Explorers to any one. If any one has any questions or want a verbal recommendation please feel free to contact me.

My son is currently enrolled in their preschool program and everything happened as a blessing in…read moredisguise and I am so glad it all happened this way. First, my son was going to a different preschool but due to change of schedules we had to find a full day preschool so we checked into Challenger. Mainly because putting him in a dayCare after his 3 hour preschool from his other school is never an option for us. I'd rather him go to an actual school where he can learn instead of a daycare. When doing our research some people made comments that a Challenger is very 'militant' and it's not fun and very strict, etc. We came here for a tour and it was fine. We decided to enrol him and a few days of being in school-WOW! Now that preschool is almost to an end my son feels sad. My son has changed big time. He's more confident now, extremely independent and most specially when I prepare his lunch he does NOT want me to put chocolates in his lunch box. He will tell me it's not healthy. Challenger really "challenges" the kids. They enhance the kid's skills, push them to be better and help them to be extremely smarter. I cannot even explain how much I love this school. My son will come home and talk about different dinosaurs, different kids of clouds etc. their curriculum is superv advance for a preschool and I love it! My son is super desciplined and it is something I love with Challenger. --- Challenger does not want you to bring treats and gifts during birthdays and Halloween or other occasions and they don't solicit which I admire. This goes to show that they are here to help kids and educate them. That's it. They are not here to collect anything that is not related to the kids' education. You do not need to be fancy and buy unecessary treats or gifts. --- EVERYONE knows my son and I mean everyone from msLisa and all the staff at the front desk to the director and all substitute teachers. They make the kids feel at ease that's for sure. They are very welcoming which helps kids to be excited to be here. --- they CARE period. I just had a baby and my son's teachers knew when I had it so the next day my son went to school they handed him their present for our baby. Now tell me, how will you not love this school? --- my son adores his teachers msAmy, msMiranda and msMelia. When we gave them a little something for Christmas you won't believe this, a teacher wrote my son a thank you card! Some teachers/schools they are not appreciative of that and it's like receiving a present for Christmas is just part of the game but not in Challenger. They really teach values to kids and even apply those values and be role models. I can go on and on but this school is amazing. My son can read and spell at the age of 4. Learning has become so easy for him ever since he started going to Challenger. We also talked about the possibility of going out of state or leaving the school if we enrolled him for kindergarten since they get the early enrollment discount. MsLisa explained to us that the refund will apply but outside the discount price which is understandable. What I am saying here is they are good at explaining details and fees and all that. This place is amazing and I've been recommending Challenger to my officemates who bring their kids to daycare because the price is comparable but you get more out of your money. The investment on your kids education and how they develop, Challenger is the place for that.

Very very weak in STEM education. The computer teacher let students read books on their own and…read moreprovided minimal instructions in class. Mathematics classes use very old textbook. The Mathematics teacher is not good at mathematics at all and confused students most of the time. Students Wasted a lot of time learning cursive writing While they could have learned something far more important.

Laylas neighborhood is my absolute favorite place to bring my kids for some indoor fun. It's very…read moreclean, (the employees reset the toys, clean and sanitize throughout the day) the majority of the toys are Montessori focused, it's calming with relaxing piano ambiance, and I like that it's ages 6 and under. You don't get the fast big kids running around here. It's a great spot to go and get some work done while the kids play. It's very reasonably priced for what you pay for, especially because there's not 2 hour cutoff like most indoor playgrounds around here. I saw a negative review here about how toys were spread everywhere - sounds like that mom needs to remember that kids play here lol.

Perfect party venue for kids! Everything is contained, clean, well organized and in my opinion more…read moreprovided for the price than other places.