Our child was just kicked out of preschool last Friday with ZERO notice. I went into TLE Fort…read moreCollins to discuss a behavior plan after a rough day of not napping and acting out. I asked them if they were bringing any solutions to the table, to which they said they would just watch and record their behavior. I gave them an entire list of things that work at home. Such as, addressing them with a calm tone, redirecting, giving them jobs, etc. They responded with "we can't do those because it doesn't fit our way we do things". I left with nothing accomplished and got an email 5 minutes later saying they were terminating care for my child, immediately. I'm so frustrated and sad that they didn't even want to try with them and it feels like they're saying they are more trouble than they're worth. I'm devastated that they didn't get to say goodbye to any teachers or friends and are now being completely uprooted, which might make behaviors worse. What do I tell my child when they ask why we can't go back? I still don't understand why on earth the school decide to terminate IMMEDIATELY on a Friday evening when schools are closed on the weekend. I feel like that is the ultimate show of disrespect to us. No wonder they have been on probation by the state. My child loved 3 of their teachers like family and I'm so crushed right now. They've been asking why they can't come back to see their friends and it is absolutely gut wrenching. I gave them many solutions and they ultimately told me they couldn't do their job properly. So, if your child has sensory issues and needs a little extra love, I would not recommend TLE. I just wish they would have just given them another shot and tried some of our solutions.

The caring staff has made my grandson feel at home. I find the administrative team excellent.read more

Our little girl loves it her!! She has become open to meeting new friends and wanting to explore…read moreand learn so much!!

My husband and I had a tour scheduled for our daughter today. Waited 15 minutes before we decided…read moreto leave. No one ever greeted us. No was at the front office- talk about a security concern. Very unprofessional and showed a lack of organization. If I could give this place ZERO stars- I would. If you are a parent do not waste your time going to this place. Thank you for nothing.

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 wouldn't recommend Scuttlebugs. We were at Tiny Minders North and loved it. The transition to…read moreScuttlebugs, who bought it when the original owner retired, was rough. The chef is wonderful and so are the hours, but after all of our favorite caregivers left, we started looking for other options. The turnover was so high, it felt like staff came and went every few weeks. The old guard associated with Tiny Minders all departed over time; new folks coming in also left after short stints. Rooms were not staffed with enough teachers. New staff didn't know my kiddo or introduce themselves to me. I felt I was leaving her with strangers. I'm relieved we left when we did--I've since heard concerning stories. For reference our daughter is 3. I hope they can turn this ship around because I know we all desperately need safe, quality childcare.

Our daughter is doing great in ScuttleBugs' preschool program. We've been with the center since it…read morewas called TinyMinders, and while the transition to new ownership was a bit rocky for a while, the new team seems to have found their footing and emerged as good as ever. The school recruited an amazing preschool teacher who brings solid, professional teaching and a great energy to the room. The addition of the onsite chef has been fantastic both because we no longer have to pack lunches, and the meals are full of quality and variety. Overall, a solid choice for a Boulder daycare that caters to the typical working parent.

Our daughter has attended Cottonwood Cottage Childcare since the day it opened. She LOVES…read moreMackenzie, we love Mackenzie, and so will you! Mackenzie is organized, honest, accommodating, and incredibly kind. She works hard to make Cottonwood Cottage a place the kids love- themed learning every week, engaging activities, plenty of play, and structured daily routines.  Check her out if you're looking for a safe and loving place for your kiddo to learn and grow in the Greeley/Eaton area.

From the owner: The philosophy of Cottonwood Cottage Childcare stems from a deep-rooted desire to equip the…read morechildren of our community with the social, emotional, and cognitive skills to develop into kind, productive adults who understand what is truly important in this world. As an educator for nearly ten years, I have seen firsthand the difference between a child who has had a supportive community around them from the very beginning and a child who has not. My mission is to be a part of that supportive community for families by providing a loving and nurturing space for children to grow, learn, and play when they are not in the arms of their parents. Children enrolled in Cottonwood Cottage Childcare will be enveloped in a child-centered, play-based environment that promotes a child’s autonomy inside the boundaries of truth, kindness, self-confidence, and love. Throughout a child’s care, he or she will be exposed to educational and experiential opportunities that support their unique growth and development. For example, children will have access to dramatic play, building materials, artistic opportunities, and social/emotional interactions facilitated by age-appropriate conversation.

After School Kindness, Inc. is an excellent childcare company. They not only provide after school…read morecare but also offered In-Home childcare. They are flexible with my schedule and provide fair prices (including their financial sliding scale). View their website to see if you're eligible. Highly recommend for anyone with school age children.

From the owner: After School Kindness, Inc. is a school-aged childcare program that provides In-Home Childcare…read more View our website to see which schools we service for after school care.

Laura is an educated care provider and it shows. I've sent my son to her home-preschool for years…read moreand I can't recommend her enough. She has many enrichment programs, a safe,child friendly environment and a passion for early childhood development. She's amazing and I'm so thankful to have her as my child's care provider.

From the owner: Early childhood education and guiding children toward a love of learning has a special place in my…read moreheart. I am inspired to create spaces for inspiration, nature exploration, and wonder based learning for children and their families in my community. Several years ago, I won The National Family Childcare Provider of the Year Award and I continue to pursue ECE opportunities that are unique and valuable. In continuing with higher education and professional achievements, quality learning spaces are designed within best practices for children. Encouraging children's love for wonder and modeling healthy relationships builds a strong foundation for social, emotional, academic, and physical growth. I create experiences where families feel valued, children love to attend, and everyone returns to visit. Often, you will see past graduates come back to volunteer when they are older. I treasure these lifelong connections with families. It is what I truly love about this work.

ALL SMILES! After…read morebeing at home with Mom and Grandma for the first 7 months of my daughter's life, I was nervous and stressed about the transition of taking my baby girl to day care for the first time. After doing research on the best facilities across Broomfield, Louisville, Lafayette and Erie, I decided on Little Sunshine's and am SO GLAD that I did. Miss Gini (Asst Director) made the process from enrollment to first day attendance feel comfortable and simple, easing my worries tremendously. Miss Lori and Miss Brooke (along with the help of Miss Adrienne) in the Infant 2 room have been the BIGGEST blessings! My little girl loved them from the first week she started. Making it so much easier for me to drop her each day and go to work knowing she is in good hands and loves her teachers. They are always engaging and have done everything they can to help ease my mind and keep my little girl happy. They are flexible and communicative and very sweet with all of the kids. Cannot say enough positive things about this dream team! Also, their proprietary phone app, LuvNotes is AWESOME! The teachers post pictures and notes of my daughters activities throughout the day, when she eats, naps and has a diaper change, which definitely helps mamas like me get peace of mind and reduce the mom guilt. SHOUT OUT TO MISS LORI and MISS BROOKE - ya'll are the BEST! Thank you for being you!!

We joined the Little Sunshine waitlist in June 2024, paying a $350 non-refundable fee after being…read moreexplicitly promised a part-time spot would be available by the end of my maternity leave (approximately 11 months later). After that, we received no communication for 14 months. When we finally reached out, Little Sunshine reneged on their promise of part-time care and had no opening available as originally assured. When we asked for a refund (given that we paid the fee based on inaccurate information) we were told the fee is non-refundable, even though staff acknowledged that multiple families have expressed similar frustrations about misleading waitlist practices. We were promised a follow-up from a higher-up, but no one ever called. In our view, the $350 waitlist fee was paid under deceptive and misleading circumstances, and the lack of communication and accountability has been very disappointing.

I'll start by saying, I believe in a mother's intuition, so if you feel that you'd like to give The…read moreGoddard School a chance, I say that you just need to be in tune with what is happening around you, don't simply trust The Goddard School just because they are well known or others have had a good experience. It only took me a day and a half to realize the standards of The Goddard school were not up to par. Terry Ann was condescending, rude and un-empathetic. Her staff simply did a poor job in taking care of our 3-month-old daughter. She came home with something black and sticky all over her neck, the same outfit she's gone to school in, despite it being drenched in slobber and her having 4 bibs and 3 changes of clothes in her cubby, a diaper rash, for the first time in her life due to poop and diaper cream still remaining from being changed at 10:30, when the last diaper cream was applied and 2 pm when the last BM was recorded, it was now 4 pm. Not to mention, when I asked the afternoon care provider how her day went, she only responded by saying our daughter hadn't slept much, she had nothing else to offer about her day. I get that I'm a first-time mom whose emotions were most definitely escalated but after all of that I would expect someone who owned a daycare to have more than just empathy. Unfortunately, the next day when I came in, Terry Ann had coached her staff to be over the top and nice to me, at which point made me feel even worse because it was clearly fake. When I met with Terry Ann, she boastfully asked how everything was when I dropped her off, to which I responded, "obviously better since they've been spoken with but that doesn't make me feel more secure about the level of care she will be receiving, you shouldn't have to coach people to try.", Terry Ann's response is what sealed the deal, "Would you like us to stop trying?" she said, are you kidding me? That is what the owner of a prestigious daycare decided would be an appropriate way to respond to a first-time mother of a 3-month-old baby, who has to go to work. Needless to say, as most mothers would be, I was distraught and came to pick up our daughter by 10:30 that morning. When I arrived, Terry Ann didn't even come out of her office to talk to me, she simply let the other woman in the office know that she would be giving me a full refund. To be clear, I didn't ask for a refund, I asked to cancel. If that isn't an admission of guilt, I don't know what is. To be fair, the only redeeming quality about The Goddard School that I found is Allison, the assistant director.

When it comes to child care/preschool options in or around Fort Collins, the Goddard School is…read moreeasily the best. For the sake of transparency, my disclaimer is that I am writing this because I read a negative review and wanted to share my opinion (which isn't based on a single day's experience, but over 8 years with 3 different children and more than 8 classrooms and teachers). When we first brought our older kiddos to Goddard we were nervous about them being under someone else's care, but we realized quickly we had found the perfect place for them. The teachers have always been so sweet and caring, able to teach our kids from awesome curriculum while still maintaining a very personal connection with them. Every single day we get a report about what the kids learned and experienced, even including an action photo of them. Every day! The people who run the school behind the scenes are great. Terry Ann, Allison, and Melanie have always been wonderful to work with. They go above and beyond to make sure any of our questions or concerns are addressed immediately, and I have never felt like we are just a number to them. They have always seemed to operate in the mindset that their families could have chosen any preschool option in the area, so they make sure to let us know we are appreciated and our kids are valued. We are grateful for the impact the Goddard School in Fort Collins has had on our family, I'd give them 10 stars if that was an option.