This daycare is hands down the best in Richland, MI! They have structured activities for the…read morelittle ones and their preschool program gave our son a huge academic advantage entering kindergarten. I would say what stands out the most to us is the caring and loving team members, they genuinely love our children and we feel that every day. Our youngest had some unique health challenges and the team was so understanding and caring!! We love Home Again!!!!

Incredible. Great genuine care for our children. Couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this…read moreschool.

Where do I start. First & foremost if you are considering this daycare please be advised to NOT…read moreshare ANY personal details about your life regarding family. My two grade age children attended since February 2026, & I kid you not EVERY single time I dropped off or picked up, I was held for 20 to 30 minutes being informed about an individual & her personal business was ran down to me from top to bottom. First thing walking in a facility I do not want to hear about another woman/families personal situation. Confidentiality is nonexistent in her business. Second, whenever licensing was being called on her, she would prompt the current families by giving them a heads up, letting them know licensing might call them, not only was she prompting for "licensing calls" she would ask people to leave her a review, I never understood why she was adamant about getting a review in the middle of the day. Weird. Most people leave reviews when they feel the business is deemed a review. Her dog resides in the kitchen where meals are being prepared. It was her business so I never questioned her but it's something that never sat well with me. It is gross, and the kitchen was barely cleaned. On August 27, 2026 I woke up to a text message stating she could never keep my kids overnight again. But she failed to tell me that she had a 12-year-old boy sleeping in the room with my 10-year-old daughter. After multiple times of telling my daughter, "you are acting like a bitch" and telling my eight year-old autistic son "you are an asshole" I should've known she did not value simple morals, such as separating young boys and young girls. Whenever you bring concerns to her, she deflects and will terminate you. To me that is a bribery tool "I can treat your children how I want to because this is my place of business". If you have any concerns as a parent, regarding how she handles children it's safe to say you will not have service services. Keep in mind this is not hearsay. I've slickly asked her about name-calling and she does admit it. She cannot take constructive criticism. If a child is crying, she gets in their face and instigates their emotions. She makes a lot of side remarks about murder. " If your kids keep acting like that, they're either gonna be dead or in jail" What daycare provider besides a screwed up one find that type of language appropriate? So please inquire at your own risk.

Danielle has been my childs provider for almost 3 years. Thats through one divorce, 3 jobs on 3…read moredifferent schedules, 2 personal hospitalizations (in which she kept my child when no one else was able) my kid going to preschool, my ex being a jerk at her house, potty training, and soon to be my kid going to kindergarten. Let me tell you of what i am certain: She is likely the most flexible, reliable, accomodating, and mellow provider in the city of kalamazoo. She is open essentially 24/7, and besides sick days, gives you 3-6 months of notice for the days she intends to close for the year. The kids meals are homecooked 80% of the time unless she wants to treat them to ordering from a restaurant on her dime. Toys are bought regularly and on rotation, so kids don't get bored. She just bought scooters for the summer, to accomodate kids of all sizes and ages, because when the weather permits the kids are outside enjoying the sun. She encourages developmental milestones (potty training, getting dressed to go outside, etc) as soon as she observes the childs capacity to do so. She communicates thoroughly with me about any issues, opportunities, concerns, or wins when it comes to my child. She enacts fair and realistic consequences to misbehavior for all children. You make a mess, you clean it up. You act destructive, you don't get to play anymore. You throw a fit, you go to time out until you calm down. There are no exceptions, she's no nonsense. And this includes parents. If she brings a concern to you and it goes unaddressed, she will not hesitate to be firm. She takes child care seriously. And as a mother, I appreciate that. I know my kid is in good hands, because she advocates for the kids directly, even in the face of being disrespected herself. Overall she's wonderful, and i've kept my kid with her for 3 years for good reason.

Our family has been at 3 daycare centers in Kalamazoo over the past 5 years. Bullfrogs &…read moreButterflies is by far the best we have experienced. The staff in the classrooms and in the front office have always gone above and beyond to help our family feel that we were heard and cared for. The patience from the teachers with our kids, (ages 3, and one child came to summer camp 5) and the understanding with the front office has been a welcomed breath of fresh air! The kids always have breakfast lunch and snacks provided. They are always learning new things they bring home with life skills and manners, and they have awesome inside and outside play areas! If ever an issue with our child comes up it is well documented and shared with us upon pickup. we have always felt very safe and cared for at B&B!

Preschool programming here is great. They cover a variety of topics to engage students and have…read morethem learning in a fun way! Shelby Thomas

We went looking for a great place to take our only child. After looking/interviewing several…read morecenters it was an easy decision based on location, hours, competency of staff, the overall caring/nurturing and diverse environment. We love everything about this center and the people who care for our child 40+ hours per week. We have NEVER had a issue, love the communication we constantly get from Tadpoles. We feel we are with our little one even when we aren't.

Bare minimum of child care I do not pick my daughter up very often typically it is my wife however…read moreevery time I have picked up my child from this daycare I do not get any report of how she did that day if she ate good if she took a nap or anything it is simply here is your child have a good day. We were told when we started that there would be photos throughout the day there has yet to be a single photo posted anywhere of any of the children. If you are looking for a quality childcare service I would recommend somewhere else anywhere else as a matter of fact they are on attentive and simply do not care their job is simply to keep your child to live from the hours of blank to blank. Teachers are very on attentive from what we have witnessed afternoon staff tends to be high school age to possible college age at best. Had to call several times in order to get a list of days the daycare would be closed.

Our family has loved The Montessori School and are thankful for such a safe and welcoming…read moreeducational environment. Both of our kids attended TMS for primary and we are still coming back for elementary summer camp each year! The staff and administration team are professional and kind and are always thinking of creative ways to engage the students and their caregivers to build community. If you are looking for an authentic Montessori experience in Kalamazoo, The Montessori School is an excellent option!

TMS is an incredible school with an incredible staff who truly cares about the growth and…read moredevelopment of every child as an individual. We are so grateful to have found TMS for our children and to be welcomed into the TMS community.

Little Tykes Learning Center is more than a daycare, they are like family to me. Both of our boys…read moreabsolutely loved going to school everyday. Mrs. Paula, Mrs. Jodi, Miss Sarah and all of the Little Tykes teachers take such great care of all the children they are entrusted with. They go above and beyond making children feel welcome and providing a safe and secure environment to help foster growth and learning. Mrs. Paula even potty trained my eldest son! I couldn't have done it without her!

Little Tykes Learning Center is amazing. My daughter (almost 12) started at the center when she was…read morean infant. She was nurtured and encouraged. She was well prepared for Kindergarten. The Little Tykes staff are committed to a strong curriculum and fostering important social skills. I am now blessed to send my son to Little Tykes. He is having an amazing time and he is learning so much. We are so happy to be a part of the Little Tykes family.

My child has attended KCDS for a year now (middle school) and we are thrilled! Personalized…read morelearning, caring teachers, safe environment, leadership opportunities and cross age learning all make KCDS a wonderful school. They have preschool through 8th grade and are welcoming to all students including LGBTQ, new students transferring at any grade, various cultures, etc. Highly recommend KCDS!

This school is simply amazing. Our son just started kindergarten there and it's impressive to see…read morehow he is learning. He loves his teachers and we love them for everything that they are doing. He has Spanish 4x a week, Gym 3x a week, Computers/Tech, Library, and Art. It's a STEM school that truly teaches critical thinking at every level. They also teach to the level of each child....something that most public schools cannot do. We are always greeted with a smile and staff in the school knows our child's name. They have morning care and aftercare available on the premise if you need it.

The classes were never available. I would sign in at 6:50 to secure a spot and they were already…read moregone. Always. Maple didn't have this issue but the drive was further.

The YMCA at Portage is a great place to work out and meet new friends. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful and do a great job of keeping the place clean. The Y has lots of group exercise classes ranging from Yoga to BodyCombat, and so far all the classes I've taken were taught by great instructors. Whether it's pickle ball, tennis, basketball, weight training, cardio exercises or swimming in the 25-yard pool, the Portage Y really shines. It is very affordable, and if finances are an issue, the Y offers lots of financial assistance.