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!!

My son is currently enrolled in their preschool program and everything happened as a blessing in…read moredisguise and I am so glad it all happened this way. First, my son was going to a different preschool but due to change of schedules we had to find a full day preschool so we checked into Challenger. Mainly because putting him in a dayCare after his 3 hour preschool from his other school is never an option for us. I'd rather him go to an actual school where he can learn instead of a daycare. When doing our research some people made comments that a Challenger is very 'militant' and it's not fun and very strict, etc. We came here for a tour and it was fine. We decided to enrol him and a few days of being in school-WOW! Now that preschool is almost to an end my son feels sad. My son has changed big time. He's more confident now, extremely independent and most specially when I prepare his lunch he does NOT want me to put chocolates in his lunch box. He will tell me it's not healthy. Challenger really "challenges" the kids. They enhance the kid's skills, push them to be better and help them to be extremely smarter. I cannot even explain how much I love this school. My son will come home and talk about different dinosaurs, different kids of clouds etc. their curriculum is superv advance for a preschool and I love it! My son is super desciplined and it is something I love with Challenger. --- Challenger does not want you to bring treats and gifts during birthdays and Halloween or other occasions and they don't solicit which I admire. This goes to show that they are here to help kids and educate them. That's it. They are not here to collect anything that is not related to the kids' education. You do not need to be fancy and buy unecessary treats or gifts. --- EVERYONE knows my son and I mean everyone from msLisa and all the staff at the front desk to the director and all substitute teachers. They make the kids feel at ease that's for sure. They are very welcoming which helps kids to be excited to be here. --- they CARE period. I just had a baby and my son's teachers knew when I had it so the next day my son went to school they handed him their present for our baby. Now tell me, how will you not love this school? --- my son adores his teachers msAmy, msMiranda and msMelia. When we gave them a little something for Christmas you won't believe this, a teacher wrote my son a thank you card! Some teachers/schools they are not appreciative of that and it's like receiving a present for Christmas is just part of the game but not in Challenger. They really teach values to kids and even apply those values and be role models. I can go on and on but this school is amazing. My son can read and spell at the age of 4. Learning has become so easy for him ever since he started going to Challenger. We also talked about the possibility of going out of state or leaving the school if we enrolled him for kindergarten since they get the early enrollment discount. MsLisa explained to us that the refund will apply but outside the discount price which is understandable. What I am saying here is they are good at explaining details and fees and all that. This place is amazing and I've been recommending Challenger to my officemates who bring their kids to daycare because the price is comparable but you get more out of your money. The investment on your kids education and how they develop, Challenger is the place for that.

Very very weak in STEM education. The computer teacher let students read books on their own and…read moreprovided minimal instructions in class. Mathematics classes use very old textbook. The Mathematics teacher is not good at mathematics at all and confused students most of the time. Students Wasted a lot of time learning cursive writing While they could have learned something far more important.

La Petite has been JUST what I have needed in a pre-school program…read more I am a single mom and because I share custody of my son he is only there certain days. The La Petite staff has always been extremely accommodating with my schedule with my son. Sometimes he needs to go extra when I have him over spring or over fall break and they have always been willing and able to work with me. I cannot say how nice that is! Along with the schedule, my son genuinely looks forward to going to preschool/daycare. He wakes up in the morning and asks, "Can I go to school now?! I don't want to miss Ms Linda." (Who is his absolute favorite) I'll admit, after a few changes in ownership over COVID I was really worried about what would happen. However, I have been extremely impressed by all of the staff members at La Petite Academy in East Lehi. They genuinely care and love my son. They serve healthy (but yummy!) meals, have a clean atmosphere and have amazing curriculum that makes school fun and a good environment for learning. I don't have anything negative to say. I guess if I really tried hard to think of something to say is that we want more Ms. Linda! Thank you for providing a safe, fun and loving environment for my son, La Petite!

My son was going to this daycare since he was 2 months old. I was initially skeptical about La…read morePetite taking over that locally run place but they did an amazing job. I never had an issue with them or saw staff doing any mean stuff to the kids. (They have live streaming). Now I moved to SLC and comparing with SLC academy, they were far better and passionate about what they doing. From director Tony to toddlers & infants staff, every one was awesome!!

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

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My daughter has been going to this preschool for 3 years and we love it…read more It has a homey atmosphere and the instructors are almost always enthusiastic and playful with the children. It is inexpensive (as far as daycare goes) - yet the school manages to put together regular summer fieldtrips (for 3+) and weekly projects for the kids to work on. Plus their curriculum is pretty extensive for a preschool. My daughter went to a different school for about 6months before attending Children's Corner. The other school was much more expensive - but did not do as many hands-on projects with the kids and did not celebrate holidays or birthdays.... which did not feel so nice... We've never had a bad experience at this school. Dropping her off here feels like I'm leaving her with a friend... I know she will be well take care of. I plan to continue bringing her here until she can take care of herself.

Would avoid at all cost. I'm Dr Mower a family practice doctor who takes care of newborns,…read morechildren, and adults, I'm a trained "Primary Reporter" for children and have worked with DCFS in multiple states for decades. The women running this place completely failed the conflict that my ex brought to them while our child was in their care. They accused me of "trying to go into the girls bathroom" the first time I came on my lunch break to visit my child. Forced to subpoenaed their video files which absolutely refuted this. Preschool staff are supposed to be trained in being a primary reporter for children's well being, it was shocking that they would so casually make an accusation of this nature and raised enormous red flags as to the type of employee culture of this preschool.

Great school, my son loves school, he doesn't watch YouTube. In fact, is able to recall what he…read moredoes in class with great enthusiasm which makes me understand his comfort with school and confidence with what he is learning is valid to both of us. I've been a helper in class a handful of times and can see the structure that Avondale and the teachers provide my son. Extremely satisfied.

In my opinion Avondale Academy does not offer competitive pay rates. Teachers are significantly…read moreunderpaid. They save money by offering incentives which sacrifices a portion of pay. Management is only invested in protecting their circle. The circle consists of the founding women and unassertive employees who have been there longer than five years. They lead covertly and have a "no gossip policy" teachers are forced to sign, but don't follow themselves. Decisions on my behalf were made by people who never saw me teach. Losing multiple teachers every year is the norm. They cycle through teachers like nobody's business. They sweet talk the new hires and tell them they're really good, when they're struggling and have limited training. I was only paired with young, inexperienced teachers and encouraged to support/guide them without extra compensation. I was told the exact same worded praise as another teacher with zero experience. Teachers were encouraged to share their teaching skills/strategies without compensation. The young new hires were commonly highlighted in newsletters and social media. They play favorites. Incorrect information and poor management communication are commonplace. Every teacher I worked alongside quit. I saw at least nine teachers quit. By burning out and dumping the new hires they can hire new teachers each year at a lower pay rate, protecting their circle, and saving money. There are reasons this preschool has become a multimillion dollar company so quickly. And they're not good. Avondale is good at making money. They use teachers and crush dreams. They crushed mine.

Milena's child care is the BEST daycare in the valley. She treats all of her kids with the patience…read moreand respect they deserve. Ive taken my 3 kids there and they all love Milena and the environment she provides.

From the owner: Welcome, I am glad you have decided to enroll your child in Milena's Childcare. This is a…read morestate-licensed and certified home facility service in Utah. My childcare is a bilingual facility, and I have years of experience working for state-run Childcare Centers and home childcare. My program accepts children from infants to 12 years old. Here, we provide a nurturing, caring, friendly, and safe environment for your children, where they can learn, play, laugh, and grow. I genuinely love and enjoy my job. It is an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to take care of your child.

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.