Disclaimer: I am the "over protective" mama that does the endless research, tours a dozen…read morefacilities, and asks a million questions before choosing a program to put my kids in. I LOVE LITTLE ORCHARD KAYSVILLE! Just by meeting the program director (Michelle Paez) you get a sense of the high standard Little Orchard PreSchool is held to. My 3.5 y/o has a speech delay, mild sensory sensitivity, and severe separation anxiety. Ms. Michelle reassured me that the staff are prepared to help kids with any transitioning difficulties they may experience. They are INCREDIBLY empathetic and patient with each student, my son actually hung out with Ms. Michelle his first 2 days of school and once he felt safe with her; she helped him transition into the classroom without her. The level of compassion and respect they give to our kids is outstanding. Other things I found note worthy... - CLEAN: The facility has a modern and updated interior. The layout is simple and very clean/organized. - STRUCTURED PROGRAM: The program is Montessori based and is very much routined and structured. They have a set daily schedule and implement early education skills (reading, writing, etc.) - GREAT COMMUNICATION: The program director is the bridge of communication between you/your kids and the teachers. This makes communicating thoughts and concerns consistent and easy! If I have a concern about my son, I can just call, text, or email Ms. Michelle and she does the rest. I decided to write this review bc last week I noticed a bruise on my son's face on a day he had school. I reached out to Ms. Michelle and asked if she could check in with his teachers and see if he had an accident or hurt himself. She called me and said that she had talked to all of staff that interacted with my son AND she personally reviewed footage from his school day to make sure there weren't any incidents where he could have been hurt. I just felt very impressed with the level of safety precautions and immediate communication to re-iterate that our children's safety is their top priority. - COMMUNITY: There are activities that families can participate in that make it fun easy to interact with the school community. - PROCARE APP: Little Orchard has a smartphone app where you can sign in/out your child from school, get personal updates from teachers, get pictures/summaries of activities the kids are doing in real time, update personal information, pay tuition, direct message the staff, etc. The app is user friendly, easy to navigate, and makes it easy to never miss an update! Long story short; if you want a community that will enable your kids to thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically, CHOOSE LITTLE ORCHARD!

The staff is wonderful and patient. The school is clean and inviting. We really love this preschool!read more

I just enrolled my third, and youngest child in Start Smart Preschool's program, to start in the…read morefall. I cannot imagine sending my children anywhere else?! My Eldest child is on the Autism Spectrum, and Miss Jolynne made it possible for me to mainstream my daughter in pre-school. Every day, I wish that Miss Jolynne were a teacher in the public school system! Of all the grade-school teachers my daughter has had, Miss Jolynne has been the one that has best cared for my special-needs child. There was a lot of genlte-encouragement, on Miss Jolynne's part. And at the end of two years, Miss Jolynne had prepared my daughter to enter Kindergarten. My middle child is finishing up her second year at Start Smart Preschool. Middle child is pretty typical, and she has done very well at Start Smart too. I feel like she's ahead of the game, thanks to the tactics Miss Jolynne emlploys. Miss Jolynne uses a lot of repetition to help the kids learn the alphabet, and the corresponding sounds that each letter makes. There are different "Units" that are focused on each month, like: number units, color units, weather units, and so on... The age-appropriate academia is perfectly balanced with Social/"Fun" time too. The kids get free-play. And Miss Jolynne plans excellent field trips. Also, the kids participate in Pre-school programs, twice a year! Another "edge" that Start Smart Preschool has over other, local, preschools is that it is 2.5 hours long; as opposed to the usual 2 hours. The 3-year-old class meets Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 12:15PM-2:45PM. And the 4 year old class meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9AM-11:30AM. I think that having preschool consecutive days is genius! It helps the kids get used to going going to school several days in a row. I haven't found another preschool that better preps children to enter Kindergarten, than Smart Start does. Start Smart Preschool's enrollment period starts at the beginning of January, for the following academic year. And believe me, this preschool is "in demand" so, get your precious little-one signed up as soon as registration opens up.

This place is amazing I wouldn't take my kids anywhere else, even if I didn't work here. (Since…read morethat was the case before I worked here) The building always smells great and the art room is always open and full of awesome items and crafts for the teachers to use for the kids. And since it's my department the food is fun and delicious.

From the owner: We are excited to be a part of your family's lives and join you in watching these little ones…read morediscover new things & grow into amazing people. Here at North Star we believe that when children are safe, and feel love and encouragement, they can accomplish anything. We know that quality early education makes all the difference when it comes to preparing children for their futures. Our curriculum encourages children to learn through self-discovery and play. Our goal is not only that your child will be school ready, but also that they will gain self-confidence and a love of learning. We know that being away from your children can be difficult, which is why we are proud to provide resources that enable you to securely check on your child from any computer, tablet, or phone with internet access. Giving you the peace of mind that your child is safe and loved.

My 4-year-old son goes here and he loves it. Often when I show up to get him he doesn't want to…read moreleave! He has learned so much and really enjoys socializing with the other children. It gives me peace of mind to know that every day he spends at least three hours in an exceptional, self-guided learning environment. Ms. Evi is very talented and her 10 years of experience speaks for itself when you see her interact with the children. She is very kind and respectful toward them while also managing to create a structured, positive learning environment. Every day my son comes home telling me about the new things he learned and I have noticed he asks more intelligent questions about everything. I like that he is learning life skills like how to pour his own glass of milk and use a sponge. This has given him more confidence which is so important at this age. I feel so blessed that we stumbled on Ms. Evi's program for her first year in Kaysville as I am fairly certain in subsequent years the spots will go quickly. This program is worth every penny and I would absolutely put my son back in next year if we weren't moving.

From the owner: Montessori Early Childhood( Prek-K) Educationread more

This school was/is life changing for our son. We are going on year two! Public school wasted so…read moremuch time. The education at challenger is unmatched. I can't say enough great things about this school.

3 year old preschool class had 37 children and two uncertified "teachers" lots of yelling scolding…read moreand inappropriate behavior. My child had their first accident ever because of being told no bathroom during naps. Would never send a child here again. Worse than any daycare facility.

I made the decision to pull my children from this daycare because I can no longer trust them with…read moremy babies' safety or wellbeing. My 1-year-old has a life-threatening egg allergy, which the daycare was well aware of. Despite multiple reminders, he was repeatedly exposed to egg 2-3 times a week. That's not a mistake--it's negligence. Every day I dropped him off, I worried it might be the last time I saw him alive. On top of that, my 8-month-old's personal formula, diapers, and wipes--which I purchase out of pocket--were consistently used on other children. I was rarely given back everything I brought each morning, and I had to wait 15-20 minutes most days to pick them up because parents are kept in the lobby, unable to check on their own kids. I paid thousands of dollars a month to this facility, yet it felt like I had to supervise their staff every single day. My job is to work and provide, not to constantly fear for my children's safety in a place I trusted to care for them. Parents, be aware: if your child has any medical condition or specific care needs, look elsewhere. No family should have to live with this kind of anxiety, especially while paying a premium for care.

I've debated whether or not to post this, but I feel strongly that other parents should be warned…read moreabout our experience with this daycare. If I could give zero or negative stars, I would. The communication is virtually nonexistent, and the lack of professionalism--especially from ownership--is incredibly concerning. My son attended LTA from June 2024 to April 2025.Things were fine at first, but everything changed around March 2025. Staff turnover became constant, and my son was repeatedly moved between new teachers. The biggest mistake, in my opinion, was letting go of the former director, Morgan. After that, the quality of care declined rapidly. Here are just a few of the major issues we experienced: * Neglected hygiene: My son came home multiple times with painful diaper rashes and yeast infections. We saw his pediatrician three times in just a few months due to poor diapering practices. * Unreported injury: He came home with a bite mark and deep bruising on his arm--no incident report, no communication. * Ignored messages: We raised several concerns, including diaper changes and safety issues. Most were never acknowledged or addressed. * Misplaced items: He was frequently sent home in clothes that weren't his, and his belongings were often lost. * Safety failure: On his last day, staff reported that he had ingested diaper rash cream because a teacher left it within reach and wasn't paying attention. We even filed a formal complaint with the State. Despite that, nothing changed. We gave notice of withdrawal and didn't receive a single reply. A week later, I had to follow up in person just to confirm it was processed. It's devastating to feel like you can't trust the people responsible for your child's care. I strongly urge any parent considering LTA to check their record on the Utah State Licensing website before enrolling.

Kool kidz is fantastic. My two youngest kids have both gone here. My middle son, for two years…read morebefore kindergarten and my youngest is on his second year. Our youngest started in the tiny tots class and is now in the preschool program. All of the teachers are so sweet and you can tell they genuinely care about the kids. Nicole and Tiffany made the transition into preschool for both of my boys so easy. They felt safe and comfortable being away from me and that peace of mind is such an important thing for all of us. My boys truly loved them both! The date-nights they offer are such an awesome bonus as well. I'm not very trusting with a random babysitter so it's so nice having a place they can go, where they are already comfortable, I know they are safe and it's honestly a great deal as well. We are so grateful to have found Kool Kidz.

I really struggled to find a preschool that would work for my daughter. I wanted her to feel…read morecomfortable and enjoy learning. Kool Kidz is amazing!! My daughter has loved learning and going on field trips. She's already reading!! Her teachers are absolutely wonderful and the owner, Miss Cindi is the sweetest. They also offer athletic programs and summer camps for all ages! I am so glad we found Kool Kidz.