Amazing service! Mireia did such a wonderful job with our 2 boys! They immediately got along with…read moreher and starting playing so well together. I was thankful to see she brought a bag of toys and was ready to go. Especially since she had to be called last minute since our original baby sitter fell ill. I'm so thankful the company found a new person without hassle to me. I would highly recommend Mireia and Eagle Valley sitters

Kathleen watched my 4 month old son for the week while we skied. She was great! She came to our…read morerental home and my son was able to stay on his schedule. My son felt comfortable with her and I felt at ease leaving him in her care! I would definitely use Kathleen and Eagle Valley sitters again when we're in town.

I worked for Prater Lane under two Directors while my children were young. I must say, I am not a…read moredisgruntled employee like the lad below. I have always found the Director's, Colleen and Lisa and most employees at Prater as devoted, kind, loving and doing their best to care for each child in a professional and safe manner. Did I mention I have two Master's Degrees in Early Childhood and Secondary School Education and Community Counseling, I only share as I want you to understand, I am a professional who understands child care and education. I had both of my children attend Prater and to this day, they still go back and visit their teachers, who loved and cared for them daily until they reached school age. I have worked with children and families for over 25 years, my knowledge base of children and developmental needs is well established. Everytime I go into Prater, children are happy, parents feel comfortable and staff are doing an excellent job with the children. Lisa is approachable for feedback from staff and parents. A parent is invited in to see how their child is doing, this is a very transparent child care center. Prater offers Vail Resort staff a reduced rate on childcare, but as we all understand, in business you can not give things away to be relevant. Prater has ongoing trainings to improve knowledge and be on the cutting edge of childcare, they are innovative and use their budget wisely. They have received numerous child care awards and grants and are a great referral source for the Vail Valley community. We all know childcare can be difficult, at times, children can be difficult or have stress that takes additional care. I know Prater does their best to sooth and care for each child and their needs. Is Prater perfect, no, but it is so dang close you can not count it out. I believe the young man, who knows everything in his rantings has much to learn. I wish him well in his future endeavors, as I am grateful he is no longer at Prater (One bad apple can taint the whole bunch) and he can pursue becoming a parent, rather than a critic, and learn the complexities of managing child(ren) or being a working parent wanting the best and safest childcare available. Take it from a expert, Prater is the place you want to be if you are a child (my boys were in the Beaver Creek ski and snowboard schools that Prater participates in, loving it) and it provides me, the parent and staff the peace of mind so I may be productive in my work. In closing, call other centers, go visit and see what is out there. I assure you, you will return to Prater and be thankful for such a great place to care and educate your child, I am and always will be. Sincerely, Penny Frank

As a former employee I felt compelled to give this place its first real review. School should be…read moreabout the children, school should be about making change and making the future bright for young minds. I have worked in the field for a few years and went to school for such work. Working in a few other childcare institutions I felt comfortable taking upon Prater Lane for my next personal adventure. This school is uncomfortable for everyone involved. There is no chemistry between the staff members, no direction from the 'director' Lisa, and the consistency of moving the teachers from class to class gives no sense of security to the children, the parents, or the staff. The overall pay to the staff is completely ridiculous from such a dynamic powerhouse, that being Vail Resorts. Employees that have worked there for years and years have only seen their pay increase minimally, in terms or actual raises. Myselfjust being hired in and having a degree I was offered 15$/hr, compared to someone who has worked there for almost a century... not making anywhere near what they paid me. Favoritism and lackluster management skills from the 'director' Lisa has lead to the absolutely tremendous turnover rate at Prater Lane, I was no exception. I understand the parents enrolling their children in Prater Lane are doing so because as Vail Resorts employees they claim to offer 'discounts' to their employees. I myself heard it from many parents... how ridiculously expensive it is for the actual quality of what you're getting... mediocre. With the exception of a few staff members... I would never recommend their staff or Prater Lane to anyone that is looking for quality and attentive love in the field of childcare

We've had such a positive experience with Vail Ski & Snowboard School. We've trusted both of our…read morekids with their instruction, and every time the instructors have been incredibly supportive, patient, and encouraging. It's clear they know how to make kids feel comfortable while also helping them build skills and confidence on the mountain. Every year we put them in atleast one lesson so they remember the basics. The entire process is also very easy to navigate, which makes a huge difference. Especially on that first day when things can feel a little hectic. From check-in to getting them settled, everything runs smoothly and takes away any stress. Another big plus is the pick-up and drop-off location. It's centrally located on the mountain, making it super convenient to get the kids where they need to be and meet up afterward without any hassle, cause some days get very busy.

The instructors are mostly fine and mostly competent. Our multi-generational crew skis blacks and…read moreblues. Kiddos in the mix ski whatever is best for them at that time. Period. Some instructors apparently need be reminded they are in a hired role. Their position is to be of service, to follow instruction. Their's is not the role of principal, extended family leader or guest. They are not equals in the equation, they are staff contracted. Ski in. Ski out. Buh bye. While expectations may be different in class settings, what I've outlined should be the standard dynamic when an instructor is assigned to a family.