I cannot say enough great things about Kidz Academy. We briefly tried another childcare center in…read morethe area before trying Kidz Academy. The differences between the two were like the difference between night and day. The check-in process here is so easy with the computer, which I love. What really sets this place apart though is the staff. I have not met one person that I'm not thrilled with how they care for my child. Everyone is very friendly and amazing with children. The polices at this daycare are exactly what we were looking for. Namely, the teachers are not allowed to use their cellphones during the day (which was not the case for our prior daycare). The facility is clean. My child feels comfortable and safe here. Finally, they will let you use re-usable diapers, which is another thing we were looking for (and our prior daycare did not allow for). I cannot recommend Kidz Academy enough.

My 3 kids have been attending kidz academy 2 for a little over a year and I am extremely happy with…read morethis childcare and know my kids are safe while I'm not able to be home with them!

I wouldn't recommend this facility. We asked about the rest time that they require, since my 5 year…read moredidn't typically take naps anymore. We were told that she didn't have to sleep but could bring a book and have quiet time. We had her take a couple of books with her for quiet time. After the first day she told us that she was made to sleep on a cot that was half her size and when she would open her eyes that the "teacher" would tell her to shut her eyes. When we brought this to their attention we were just told that kids aren't required to sleep and that kids are told to be quiet. The issue was not properly addressed. The facility is advertised as a place of learning but show very little in that regard. There was also issues with the billing amounts. We have since got our daughter into another place and she loves it there and is excited to go, where she dreaded going here.

We love Creative Learning Academy (South Salt Lake)! Everything about CLA is quality--staff,…read moreeducation, facility and the overall community. You know with certainty that your child is loved and valued which means everything to this parent. Thanks CLA :)

I started taking my 1st born to this daycare back in 2017 when it was under another owner and name…read more"Skool Days". She attended full time until she started kindergarten yet continues to attend during school breaks and during summer break. I can't say enough good things about them. As a mom who is also a pediatric nurse, the decision to put my children in daycare was very difficult, but I don't regret it. My 1st born could say her alphabet at 2 years of age, and has built long lasting friendships and have continued out side of daycare even though she doesn't go to the same school as her friends. I was nervous when I had my 2nd child because the daycare had changed to cadence academy with a different director and new staff since my 1st was a baby. Yet they have continued to provide quality care. My now almost 2 year old loves going to daycare everyday. She adores Miss Kathy and runs to her class room in the morning excited to play. Yes kids are kids and they do get hurt or scratched but that can also happen under any parent's supervision. We're human, but the staff and director Maria have always been caring and responsible about calling/reporting any injury's. Even those injury's that I wouldn't have even thought twice about, because again they're kids, they get hurt and they hurt each other that's life. If you are looking for a caring daycare that your children will love this is it.

My time with Cadence Academy only lasted nine months, but it felt like there were constant…read morecommunication issues--both between the staff and me, and even between the director and their own teachers. More than once, my child came home with scratches on their face from other kids, and no one told me what happened. Sometimes, it seemed like the staff didn't even know. As a parent, that was unsettling. I shouldn't have to chase down basic information about my child's well-being. It started to shake my trust in the school, but the director reassured me that things would get better and even promised that if anything like this happened again, they'd be more than willing to share video footage. But after I started bringing up concerns, I noticed a shift in how I was treated. The teachers were still good with my child, but I felt like they started ignoring me--cold stares, no greetings, just an overall weird vibe. It gave me the impression that speaking up wasn't actually welcome, despite being told otherwise. Then another incident happened, and once again, no one informed me. So I asked to see the video footage, just like they had promised. This time, though, the director completely backtracked and told me I'd need a court order to access it. That response made me feel misled--like their original promise wasn't genuine. And then, later that same day, they abruptly un-enrolled my child. When I asked why, their corporate office claimed that I had 'physically intimidated' the director by closing the door and using profanity. That honestly felt like a complete misrepresentation of what actually happened. Yes, I asked to speak with the director about why I wasn't being informed when my child got hurt. Yes, I closed the door so we could talk privately. And yes, I sat in a chair across from the director's desk, frustrated but advocating for my child. At no point did I intimidate anyone, yell, or use profanity. It felt to me like they framed the situation in a way that justified their decision instead of addressing the real issue--their lack of communication and accountability. In the end, them unenrolling my child turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I've since found a preschool that actually feels organized and makes an effort to keep me informed when incidents happen. Would I recommend Cadence Academy to other parents? Absolutely not. In my experience, they made it seem like they encouraged parental involvement, but when concerns were raised, it felt more like passive hostility than real action. To me, they seemed short-staffed, disorganized, and unwilling to make real improvements--just a lot of empty promises. This is purely my personal experience and how I felt about my time at Cadence Academy. I understand that others may have had different experiences, but I can only speak to what I personally went through and how it appeared to me. My thoughts and impressions are based on what I observed and how I felt as a parent navigating these situations.

My daughter has been going to Lotsa Tots for nearly six months now and we love it. She is so happy…read morethere. The teachers genuinely love and care for her. We tried one other daycare but this one is so much better.

Lotsa Tots is the best. Becki the owner loves kids of all ages. The kids are very well taken care…read moreof. All the teachers are very nice and caring. I took my daughter there from 2nd grade until she was 12. They took her to school and picked her up and I never had to worry about my child being cared for. They made sure she had breakfast before school and a snack after. I highly recommended Lotsa Tots.

Our daughter has been attending this school for the past month in the ages 2-3 classroom. She just…read moreturned 3. We love the school. I love that every new teacher is trained before they join a class, and so they are consistently able to meet each child at where the child is individually at a social, emotional, and intellectual level. I love that there are no time-outs, and there is plenty of positive reinforcement. The teachers are so kind, and full of empathy and compassion, that it takes any pressure off the kids and creates an environment of unconditional acceptance. Lacey and Paige and all the staff are simply wonderful with the kids. Our own daughter used to have meltdowns, and since she has come here, they have completely stopped. They respect that she doesn't like to be touched and doesn't like to have an audience while going potty. We know she is receiving individualized attention, because we see improvements daily. In under 3 weeks, she came home able to pronounce certain sounds that she struggled with - as a result, we were able to understand her better, which resulted in her being a lot calmer. The classrooms are full of natural light, and they have a sweet play area in the back with a play set and a sand box. There are plenty of sensory materials available. The children have access to various art media and materials also. Within the first month of school, they have used Play-Doh to build habitats for animals in the grasslands, they've made animal footprints using plaster (assisted by their teacher, of course), have painted with watercolors while listening to music, drawn self-portraits by looking into mirrors, and have made multimedia seashell and sand collages, among other things. The art is not constrained and Pinterest-worthy - instead, experiences are aimed at helping children learn how to use various media and work around a theme to create their own stuff. The kids also have music and dancing time. The children get a fair balance of outdoor free-play, indoor free-play, and teacher directed activities. There's a fair amount of imaginative play involved. While the curriculum is not rigorously academic (i.e. your child will not learn to write all the letters of the alphabet in week 1 of school as a 2-or-3-year-old), there is a focus on cultivating scientific thinking and curiosity, and they are equipping the kids with skills necessary to excel at Math. It's a child-led Reggio Emilio school. They make sure social skills are incorporated into learning experiences. Last month, for instance, the kids built an airplane for the class to sit in and took turns "flying" the plane. They also hosted their own market with fake money and products, and took turns buying and selling goods and returning change to customers. They have been building habitats for the African grassland animals they learned about. They have been measuring object sizes and lengths. There is art incorporated into their Science lessons. Among other social skills, the kids also clean-up after meals, wiping down the tables and sweeping up crumbs. They fold away their bedding and put it away after nap time. My daughter has come home so proud and confident that she can help around the home and contribute these things. The teacher also has conversations with the kids during lunch, which is so crucial - to be able to listen, and take turns speaking at dinner. The snacks provided are nutritious, diverse, and not junk food (apricots, cheese, turkey, crackers, fruit, a variety of vegetables and hummus, etc.). I love that they have an app that the teacher uses to provide periodic information about what the kids ate, how long they napped, and activities they did. They also upload pictures and videos. The teacher fills in updates when the kids are asleep or during post-meal cleanup. So while the kids are awake, they have her complete attention. The updates are helpful, because as working parents, we know if our child hasn't eaten or we know if a nap wasn't taken, and can accordingly provision for it. It's also reassuring to check in on my kid when I am on my lunch break. The drop-off and pickup timings are very generous. We can have afford to have a slightly late day at work without having to stress about pickup. The school has far fewer days off than most of the other local schools - so I don't have to worry about arranging childcare for non-school days. Given the small class sizes, trained teachers, the Reggio Emilio approach and curriculum, convenient hours, limited holidays, and individualized attention, this preschool provides full value to its students and parents. We had come here after having our older child at a wonderful school that set the bar really high. And we love the Second Avenues Preschool just as much, if not more. Thank you for providing such a wonderful space where our child feels loved and accepted, and where she has been able to flourish and thrive. You are wonderful.

My daughter has gone to this preschool since she was 18 months old (she's almost 4 now). The old…read morestaff was great. Since hiring a new Director (Lacey) the turnover seems high and the teachers being hired appear to be unqualified and incapable of handling the amount of children in their classes. A couple months ago my husband and I were informed that our child was hitting and spitting in class- my kids teacher and Lacey the Director stated that this behavior had been going on for an ENTIRE YEAR without the daycare informing us- a complete lack of professionalism and communication. Needless to say, we all decided that it was best to part ways. This was a horrible experience to say the least.

I started my kids at Devlin's when one was 2 and the other was 3. Devlin's way of being with your…read morekids during the day is thorough attention, support, play, and have a way of disciplining through child development strategies. I feel it is very safe and my kids have loved coming here! I looked at 5 daycares before I selected Devlin's. My kids absolutely adored every staff member, enjoyed their days and made a great circle of friends. I really loved having my kids socialized at their young age (not 4 and 5). They have learned negotiating skills, expressing themselves being around kids their own age. Devlin's staff helped with potty training as well - a never ending thank you. I think the staff handles emotional and behavioral issues that come up with kids very well. Their meals are great and the facility is kept very clean and sanitary. I really like they have two play areas, one for smaller kids and one for older kids. I like the kids spend time outside when the weather is nice. For me, I thought they provided a good balance of learning numbers and letters, crafts, down time, and playing. I totally recommend Devlin's.

We have been going to Devlin's for about 6 or 7 years. My daughter that is now almost 10...still…read moreattends. My 2 year old son goes as well. Everyone there is so patient, understanding, and helpful. My daughter had severe separation anxiety when she was younger and they were so good with her. Both of my kids love going to there. They have so much fun and also learn a lot. The staff are a wonderful mix of having fun, learning, and discipline. During the summer the older kids get to go on field trips as well...which my daughter loves. I am 100% confident that when I walk out those doors...my kids are safe and happy. I can honestly say that they are more like a part of our family.

I have loved sending my child here! She has autism and the teachers and staff have always been so…read morekind and understanding of what she needs. They are very engaging and have so many activities planned everyday that have helped her academically and socially.

It is a wonderful center, it meets all the requirements. My daughter adapted very well and has…read moredeveloped socially and cognitively. The teachers are very friendly and professional.

Three stars because the first two years of our experience here was great, the last two; not so…read moremuch. I noticed a serious decline in teacher enthusiasm and then a constant wave of turnover. I noted that the staff was likely underpaid and treated poorly. I also felt that although most of the staff cared for the children, the owner was less focused on the happiness of the teachers, parents and students, and more on how much money she was raking in. During the COVID shutdown, we pulled our child out temporarily, and paid the amount asked to hold our spot for our return. We were never contacted or questioned after that and when we brought him back, we were told that he didn't have a spot in their school because we didn't "complete the SECOND survey they emailed out, asking what our decision on return was" -even though we had already paid to hold his spot. Ultimately, after feeling unappreciated and unhappy overall, we pulled him out. Thinking we would get our money back was apparently giving the owner of this school too much credit, because she refused and said that was our choice to pull him out. I feel as though she's taken this daycare in a distasteful direction and I would be cautious when considering it for your child.

A+ Preschool for Bullies!…read more Does your little monster love to bite and disrupt and cause chaos? Is your uncontrollable terror often kicked out of more discerning schools? Look no further. You've found your sanctuary in the Childtime preschools. The administration would rather send those pesky rule-abiding, gentle (read: wimpy) kids away than ask you to actually parent your villain. Boys are taught at this young and impressionable age that girls should be bit if they stand up for themselves, and that it's better to touch first and ask forgiveness never. (Silly parents trying to teach daughters to demand respect. Hahaha!) If this sounds like the hellion who terrifies you at home and that you can't possibly be bothered to parent, then sign right up without delay. Your life is about to get even easier. ****Docking one star because the playground stinks.