I am a long time Montessori educator and have seen many schools in 25 years of teaching, coaching…read moreand consulting. I've spent time here recently guiding an intern who is phenomenal because she has a supportive environment, administration and organization as a whole. As I observe in the classroom, the joy and relationship the adults have with the children is palpable. I would have loved to send my own child here to experience pure love of learning. Check it out if you are considering schools for your child! This beauty is nestled along the foothills with a beautiful outdoor space.

The administration should be fired as they have allowed teachers to verbally abuse and shame…read morechildren. The outcomes are absolutely horrific and Maria Montessori must be rolling in her grave. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Children are mistreated, and they then have long-term emotionally issues to deal with. Run away from this school. The principal is completely ineffectual and not capable of running a school. When we brought our issues to her she pretended she did not know what was going on in the classroom. The teacher continued working after several children were removed from her classroom. This is not a safe school for children.

We were very excited when our child got a spot at this school. Unfortunately, our first and only…read moreyear there wound up being very disappointing and frustrating. Our daughter was bullied relentlessly in her first classroom, and the teacher was so detached that he didn't even realize it was happening. I had been worried about her because she wasn't getting ANY works done and was having anxiety attacks on school nights that would often keep her up until past 11 PM, and when we finally figured out the cause, it was like pulling teeth to get the administrators to move her to a different classroom. Once she was moved, things improved for her generally, but I still have enough concerns to cause me to move her to a neighborhood school next year. A lot of the people who work at this school are wonderful, kind, hard working souls and I really don't want to make them feel undervalued. I've heard a few of the teachers are great, but I learned at the State of the School meeting that they have a high teacher turnover rate, as well as a high student turnover rate. The children also seem to face little to no consequences for bad behavior, and as a result I am actually embarrassed to be seen on field trips with them. My daughter went to a Title 1 school before this, and the children were much better behaved and respectful to adults and other children. On our last field trip at this school, I was actually shoved by a boy who was impatient to get off the bus! I did do research on the Montessori model and felt I understood what it entailed. My daughter scored very high on the CogAT and has natural curiosity, so I thought this would be a great place for her. At this point, however, I am concerned that she will actually be behind her peers when she starts the second grade. There was a Gifted and Talented group that met once a week, but they never completed any projects and half the time they wouldn't remember to come get her for the meetings (she was 6 the whole year, and could barely remember what day of the week it was). I thought Montessori students would be encouraged to be kind and caring, but I know of more than one other child that has actually left the school due to bullying. One of the Upper El students even told me that bullying is worse at this school because the kids are "free to get up and bug you whenever they want." I know that Montessori is supposed to be self directed, but I don't see any reason that the teachers should not be clued in to what is happening in the classroom and intervene when it is really necessary.

We have tried several preschools in Golden and this one fit our needs perfectly. The teachers are…read moreso caring, so sweet and so organized. The curriculum is fun and educational and the staff is amazing! I feel so lucky we found Golden Community Center Preschool and so, sooo thankful my kids got to bond with their amazing teachers!

From the owner: At the Golden Community Center Preschool, we strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and creative…read moreplace where children can play and learn. Our preschool program is designed to encourage the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of each child. We LOVE our FAMILIES!! We also have qualified, dedicated and FUN teachers!

The small groups and attention to each individual child is a great fit for my child. We're thrilled…read morewith this small Compass family and our teenager feels safe and allowed to explore his passions with this guided learning model.

We were asked to remove my son from the preschool after one month. My frustration with the school…read morelies with how the situation was handled, not the fact that he was asked to leave. If he was as violent as they say he was they were right to ask him to leave, but we have never seen this behavior anywhere else and were not allowed to observe him in the classroom so we do not know what was actually going on. We did not feel that we could trust the teachers or administration because of inconsistencies in their statements. Many of the teachers' complaints were typical preschool behaviors, especially for a child new to the Montessori setting. This made us question the validity of the more serious complaints. We were given two days notice that he needed to leave aftercare. Two weeks later we were given two days notice that he needed to leave the school. They said that they would release his records for his evaluation with Childfind but when I requested the records they stated that they would not provide them. Compass may be a great school for "typical" kids but it is not a supportive setting for children who have developmental delays or behavioral challenges.

We have had such a wonderful experience at Stepping Stones Adventure Preschool, and I cannot say…read moreenough positive things about this school. My son started attending in October 2025 in the Owls classroom, and from day one we have felt so supported, welcomed, and confident that he is truly cared for. The teachers are incredible -- attentive, nurturing, and deeply knowledgeable. Ms. Gina, Ms. Nicole, Ms. Heather, and Ms. Connie each bring such warmth, experience, and intention to their classrooms. It is clear how much thought and care goes into the curriculum, which is both engaging and developmentally appropriate. The play-based approach, small class sizes, and consistent structure create an environment where children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. What stands out most is the strong sense of community. Stepping Stones genuinely feels like a family. The teachers take the time to know each child as an individual and communicate thoughtfully with parents, which has made such a difference for us. Our son has a speech delay, and since starting at Stepping Stones, we have seen remarkable growth. He is saying so many new words, engaging more with peers, and absolutely loves going to school. Seeing his confidence and joy increase has been incredibly meaningful for our family. In addition to the exceptional care and education, Stepping Stones offers **excellent value**. The pricing feels very fair for the level of attention, experience, and quality of programming provided, which can be hard to find. We truly feel we are getting so much more than we ever expected. We are incredibly grateful for the nurturing, supportive environment Stepping Stones provides and feel lucky to be part of this community. I would wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a loving, high-quality early childhood program.

If you're looking for a preschool with caring, knowledgeable and compassionate teachers who will…read moremeet your child where they're at, this is the place! I've had previous experience with Ms. Gina as my older child's teacher at a past preschool and she is exceptional with kids. Ms Nicole has her own positive qualities as a bright and gifted teacher. After a fun summer with them watching my 3 and 6 year old boys, I can't wait to see they accomplish with their new preschool.

Our family loves the Eagle Ridge Kindercare! My oldest (6) started attending in 2020, my middle…read morechild (3) is currently in their preschool and my youngest (9 months) started last month. The new leadership - Tina and Rachel - are amazing and just what this center needed after a rough few months when the previous director left. They are communicative and always around, providing comfort when you have to leave your kids. Beyond that, my son loves them both and that is the most obvious sign that they are wonderful. After some turnover last year, I feel like the current teacher roster is working out very well. The teachers are engaging with the kids and me, we get a ton of photos every day, and my son is thriving in the environment. In particular I want to call out the teachers that make me comfortable leaving my kids - Amy, Maggie and Marta in infants. Marta also helps in the kitchen so extra kudos to her. And Ms Audrey for preschool. We're very happy with our experience and would highly recommend!! TRULY cannot say enough wonderful things and happy to speak to anyone about my experience.

Clean center with quality classrooms; the staff at Eagle Ridge do a great job meeting the diverse…read moreneeds of their families and children.

Colorado Early Learning Center is where you should enroll your child. We moved our daughter here…read moreand she has learned so much in such a short period of time! I love the fact that there's a routine to the children's day. Everyone eats a healthy breakfast (family style), there's circle time, read alouds, outdoor fun, units of study (right now my daughter's learning about water), nap, lunch, snack, art . . . You get the picture. Upon enrolling your child, the teacher does a one-on-one to establish goals for your child. We receive a daily report of what she ate, what she learned and what times her diapers were changed. This is huge! There's also a big sense of community. For example, the director had movie night with pop corn and goodies to provide families without air conditioning a moment of reprieve. Every teacher in the schoolhouse knows the children there. I could go on and on. This place is awesome!

This was the 2nd daycare for our kiddo and the experiences could not have been different. From her…read morefirst day at Primrose, we felt safe leaving our 9 month old daughter. Everyone knew her name from day one. Over the years they helped us transition through changes, supported our daughter's needs, and truly cared about her. As a first responder, I was always reassured by the drills they completed. We only left to enroll for elementary school, otherwise we would still be there!

If you're looking for childcare in 2025, it's best you try your luck elsewhere. We submitted an…read moreapplication and deposit 6 months ago and they have yet to get back to us on timing for when we can enroll our child here. The communication has been non-existent despite us reaching out multiple times. We are very disappointed as we were looking forward to having our child enrolled here.

We couldn't be happier sending our son here. Every teacher knows him, they're always very proactive…read moreto share how his day was and what they worked on in their learning curriculum. Wish I could give 6 stars!

We highly recommend Foundations. They are caring and wonderful with our kiddo and flexible and…read moreunderstanding of our childcare needs. Our daughter spent a year in the one year old room and flourished. The teachers are truly gifted and made her feel instantly at home. Every day that she went to school, she was excited to learn and see Miss Cindy. She loved the experience and we loved knowing that she was in great hands. If you can secure a spot with them, you will not be disappointed.