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

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.

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!!

Not sure why there are so many terrible reviews on here, because this place is the BEST. The…read moreteachers are all really attentive and caring, and go out of their way to make every single child feel loved and valued. Our little girl has been enrolled there for a few years, and she loves it. They even autoclave the toys every day so our little one hasn't gotten sick near as much as when she attended other schools. We are big fans.

They do not do anything about kids who bite. My son kept getting bit by this one child and they…read morerefused to do anything about it. Their policy is to not even say to the kid " we don't bite" because they damage the kids feeling. They could careless about my kids physical well being. So great place if you don't mind you kid getting bullied.

My toddlers have expanded their social skills and become more verbal and educated since startingread more

From the owner: Monkey Business Child Care, where we create a welcoming and nurturing environment for your…read morechildren. Experience the peace of mind that comes from knowing your little ones are in the hands of caring professionals who are passionate about their well-being. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your family’s child care needs. We are conveniently located in central Utah County.

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.

When my child was enrolled at Inquisitive Minds (the same owners of Thriving Roots - check the…read morepictures), under the supervision of Kosheila Slade and Kristel Walker, the children were taken to the Aquarium near Sandy Utah *WITHOUT* informing the parents where their children were. When I went in to talk to Mrs. Kosheila (the director) and the administration at Inquisitive Minds (the same owners of Thriving Roots) about this massive safety concern, Mrs. Kosheila cut me off multiple times and then stormed out of the room in an emotional outburst. All I did was ask her questions regarding the safety of children as well as what her credentials were, and it was clear that she was unable to have a professional conversation with a concerned parent. She was dry heaving and screaming so loudly in the halls after I asked her "what gives you permission to subject children to safety issues such as this" that I would be surprised if everyone in the building didn't hear her. She tried to come back into the conversation she passed to another teacher, but again cut me off and started crying and she left the conversation to that other teacher to handle me, the concerned parent. I recorded the whole conversation. I didn't tell them I recorded it at first though. I reached out to multiple parents who had children that our child was friends with, who shared very similar safety concerns about Inquisitive Minds (the owners of Thriving Roots). One of our child's friends was allowed to carry a GLASS mason jar (you aren't even allowed to do this in a high school. You put glass on carts to move them due to safety procedures.) The five year old child dropped the jar, and fell on the glass, and needed 17 stitches and potentially has tendon damage in their hand. (The guardian of the child sent me pictures of the wound). This same parent/guardian called into Inquisitive Minds and talked to Mrs. Kosheila. They also recorded their call. She did the same emotional outburst and let another teacher handle the concerned parent/guardian. I find it VERY ironic, that the second I mentioned taking this legal, that they SOLD their eagle mountain location, and rebranded their American fork location.... All within two weeks of me addressing these safety concerns and telling them in an email that I have two separate recordings of the same emotional outbursts of their director, Mrs. Kosheila Slade. I pulled my child out of the school the following day. And they took their time to have the owners send me an email to address things. But if I'm being completely honest, they didn't address the safety concerns at the school..... it appears to me that they just closed shop and RAN. To me, this looks like an attempt to "cover their sins" and not take responsibility for their neglect in telling parents where their children are at when taking them off school premises, and for their completely unprofessional way of handling parents' concerns when there are true safety issues that are worrying to parents! This school is not worth the money it costs. They also claim to be good teachers, but Mrs. Kosheila (their director) isn't even a licensed educator in Utah (I had the state look her up). What this means, is that she cannot be held accountable by the state of Utah for her actions. I would assume that Thriving Roots teachers and directors also are not licensed educators in the state of Utah. And while this isn't illegal, it simply means they cannot be held accountable when things go wrong. Parents ought to understand that this is a safety concern, in and of itself. Find a better school to put your children in. This management appears to not understand accountability or emotional regulation. And if the administration, directors, and teachers do not understand accountability or emotional regulation at a Montessori school.... What are we paying them for? I cannot trust people like this to properly educate my child on proper accountability or their own emotional regulation when the admins have a hard time doing it themselves.

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 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.

We had the best experience with Mother Goose while we were on vacation in Utah this past weekend!…read moreWe had Robin who took care of our 7 month old baby girl while we attended my friend's wedding rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. She was wonderful with her and took care of her for both days while we attended the wedding festivities. Excellent service. Great communication from owner and sitter. We will definitely use Mother Goose again when we are on vacation in Utah!! Highly recommend!

WAY too expensive.. they say $22 for one child but after…read moreall the extra fees.. it's more like $36 an hour.. $22 for one child is a lot but figured it was worth it while traveling.. and they charged only a $1 more for another child.. But then you pay $20 for transit each time. For the 4 hour minimum that's already $27 an hour.. Plus after a week they added 18% gratuity on the overall bill no matter what I thought of the sitter. Because it was the 4th of July they doubled the price.. to $44 an hour... awful. Ruined the experience.. would not use them again.. Just felt so taken advantage of..