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.

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

Worst daycare I've ever worked at. The teachers were nice and all loved the kids, although it was…read morehard to be happy at work with the way management treated us. I left in Dec 2022.

Our daughter has been attending since she was an infant. She (and I) have made personal, genuine…read moreconnections and relationships with each of her teachers. They know her inside and out, and I have never doubted her safety or care, which as a mom, you definitely want to make sure of. Each day is engaging and full of learning, starting all the way from infant one. I'm so thankful that tuition includes diapers and food. It's one less thing on my mental load. Specifically Lily, Erin, and Emily have been key in my daughter's growth and I am so thankful.

The staff at Tutor Time of Portage is incredible. Our children have been there since birth and have…read morereceived incredible care and impactful early education that set them up for success when entering elementary school. The fact that they attract college students who are working through their early education degrees shows that their culture and education model are working. Some of them have even gone on to be employed in the same school district, meaning their impact on this community continues to grow and shine. One of my kids even had a former staff member as their teacher when that person entered their 1st year of teaching! Talk about an easy transition for both of them! We've been with them for 7 years now and will be sad to say goodbye when our kids finally age out. Keep up the great work, team!

I hesitate to write a review because my words won't do it justice. This is a small private school…read moreaffiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It offers daycare, preschool and grades kindergarten to eighth. There are about 100 children in K-8. One classroom per grade! It feels like a family. The teachers are kind and caring. No child feels overlooked or left out. The tuition is VERY reasonable and scholarships are available. Besides core classes the students take Spanish, Bible, computers, gym, art and music. Each day begins with prayer. Every Friday the students attend chapel. New construction and expansion is planned this year (2016) as the church adds infant care to its day care services. This will also being improvements to the school such as the addition of a band room as well as locker rooms off the gym. Recently the school's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brenda Heintz, was featured on a Grand Rapids TV news broadcast. She won the WGVU Cool Teacher Award. I'll share the link here: http://video.wgvu.org/video/2365648723/

From the owner: St. Michael Lutheran School and Christ for Kids Preschool/Childcare Center is a ministry dedicated…read moreto Education with Christ at the Heart which: 1. Ensures that Christ is the foundation of the school ministry; 2. Provides enriching learning experiences; 3. Builds compassionate relationships in the classroom, the school, and the greater community; 4. Openly embraces all members of the community regardless of faith affiliation.

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.

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.

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.

My children love the staff, structure, and curriculum input. The new director has really shifted…read moreher leadership for open communication, receptive to feedback/input, active communication, and shifting practices to better serve and protect students and staff. The teaching staff are essential in the success of the facility & they receive the upmost respect for their commitment and dedication.

Our son has been attending since he was an infant and has had an amazing experience the whole time…read more My son loves the teachers and he even knows many of the support staff by name. They offer lots of extracurricular programs to make sure that school is fun and exciting, there's something new every season. I am pleased with the curriculum that is offered and the foundation it is providing to my son to prepare him for kindergarten and elementary school.

They have been looking after my 19 month old son for about 13 months (since he 1st went into…read moredaycare @ 6 months). The staff is caring and interacts well with the children. They have consistently accommodated my unique requests. On the rare occasion that I've had a concern/complaint, they have dealt with it swiftly and effectively. I love that the children at this center are from various races, backgrounds and socioeconomical situations. I think that it is very important for my child to experience diversity (which cannot be found in my neighborhood). They do a great job of keeping me updated on issues that impact my child's development and interaction with others. Each day, I get a report card explaining what he ate, what he enjoyed playing with, any trouble spots he might have found himself in, how he napped and what his diaper schedule was for the day.