If more stars were an option, KinderCare Hoover would get all of them. We absolutely LOVE this…read morelocation. Every single teacher is happy to be there and it shows. The director Joycelyn is welcoming, informative, and caring. This entire center goes above and beyond for the kids and their families. Our daughter has learned so much from her incredible teacher, Ms. Sharon and gets daily love from the other teachers as well. It's reassuring knowing our daughter is ready for school each day, excited to see her friends, and comes home to blow our minds with whatever "new" skill she has mastered. Thank you for loving and teaching our girl!

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Love this school. Top notch staff and Christian foundation. The students are two grades ahead of…read morepublic and none of the school drama.

My child has been a student at this school since kindergarten age 5 and is now 12 years old. This…read moreschool is GREAT!! Hand down!! This is the first review that I have ever written in my life about anything. It breaks my heart from the last review I read and I cannot look away without writing something. From the school, kids, teaching staff I have NEVER had any bad experiences and the love of Christ is definitely in this place. The kids are taught to love each other as the Bible teaches us to love. The staff loves the kids and respect them as though they love their own. Besides from the administrator down to the teaches ALL of their kids goes to school there as well. So if a school was this horrible and you're on the staff, and your colleagues and the environment was this toxic, would you let your child go there? Point given!!! So regardless of personal issues and I do pray for the individual that have inner issues that are not school related, but lets be fair and give honest reviews because there are others out there that needs the honest truth in helping them make the decision of a school choice for their child the same way someone helped us. Glad I made the choice years ago. The school is GREAT!!! This is Fact!!

2 of my grandkids attend Hilltop & I could not be more pleased with the amount of love & learning…read morethey have received since they were each 18 months old (soon entering 4th grade & kindergarten).

I went to this school. I go back to visit multiple times a year because I love my teachers. Hilltop…read morewas the first school I went to in Birmingham where I felt I was able to be myself. If you're thinking about sending your kid here I liked it. Side Note W. F is legitimately just a complainer. I found two out of 46 reviews they wrote in there entire time on yelp to be good. That means 4% of the places they've reviewed they've liked. So all I'm saying is they're a hater, and if you don't want to be a hater this school is good.

We have loved CMS! Both of our children have attended to date, from toddler to lower elementary. We…read morewere at a former montessori school before CMS and they were loving and kind, but didn't have the experience to gently hold boundaries that were able to give mental/emotional safety in the way the CMS teachers have really intuitively been able to do, which has been consistent across teachers. We are so thankful for this school, and their intentionality with making it a kind, caring, loving place that stimluates learning at the child's pace! We are thankful for a place our kiddos have thrived!

We have three children at CMS and our experience has been nothing short of fantastic! The…read moreadministrators and teachers are very attentive, and provide a safe and loving environment for them to learn and grow. Can't speak highly enough about CMS!

We very much appreciate MKU. When we were looking for childcare and early education options for our…read moreson, we knew MKU was our choice school upon witnessing first hand the method, the facilities, the teachers, and the diversity of the student body. As American Muslims raised in Alabama, navigating the intersectionality of our various identities was often challenging, and upon becoming parents, we wanted to ensure our son would be cared for in an environment that embraces each individual child and their unique attributes. The staff here is highly professional and caring. The facilities are clean and uncluttered. I'm continually impressed by the activities that our now 14 month old partakes in: various fruit tastings, artwork, Spanish lessons, circle time, etc...So far, despite the expense (comparable to similar facilities in the area) we are so happy with our choice and eagerly look forward to our son's continued growth and development at this school/daycare.

Terrible daycare with little to no care for children trying to adjust to a new environment. In a…read morespan of a week of her being there, they called me 3 times about her being upset. She's TWO years old. They don't call it the terrible twos for nothing. Shouldn't be in business If they can't handle a crying child. Highly DON'T recommend. They also don't have cameras for parents to watch so makes me wonder what they were doing to get her so upset. I was never called in the entire year she was at Bright Horizons in Hoover.

My family and I enjoyed having our son at Ardent! He was there for four years before he went to the…read morefirst grade this fall. I really appreciate how his teachers helped us teach him so many things like practicing good table manners, being a caring friend, how to pray and love the word of God as well as how to write his name and ENJOY READING! Totally recommend parents to give Ardent a try!

This is one of the best Churches you will ever go to every about it is amazing. The people are…read morefriendly the food is good. The youth is great I love it there.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Methodist Churches…read more- United Methodist Churches - Preschools & Kindergarten - Churches & Places of Worship - Schools

Ardent Preschool and Daycare at Trace Crossings has been a solid choice for our family. The staff…read moreis professional, dependable, and clearly experienced. Teachers are attentive and focused on both academics and social-emotional development. Communication with parents is reliable and transparent. The facility is consistently clean, well-maintained, and organized. The program is structured, which has helped our child stay engaged and progress. For the quality of care, education, and consistency provided, Ardent offers strong value. You're not just paying for supervision, but for a safe, organized environment with intentional teaching. We would recommend Ardent to families looking for a dependable, high-quality preschool or daycare.

We LOVE Ardent... where do I begin?! The facility is immaculate and the curriculum for each class…read moreroom is organized, thoughtful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. The staff is so friendly and they love our kids SO well. The director is always present and readily available. Their security measures keep my mind at ease throughout the day. My kids have only been there for 2 weeks and I can tell they love it. My toddler tells me she's ready for school in the mornings and comes home with new skills each day. And they don't leave the infants out! My baby is learning new things too- grabbing for bottle, feet, trying new sounds, etc. Thank you Ardent!

We had our 3-year-old child there and it was more of a daycare than a Pre-"school". I don't mind…read moreit, but I'm paying $1000+ for a pre-SCHOOL, not a daycare. My child had learned their ABCs and could count to 20 before we sent them there, but they regressed while there. The playground's soft foundation is chopped-up car tires which make the children filthy and possibly toxic ( https://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/13/how-safe-is-your-childs-playground-recycled-tire-cushioning-poses-health-concerns/ ) The teacher and staff were all friendly, but walking into the classroom seeing the kids watching a small tablet playing cartoons is not what I want my child to do for $1000+/month. If that's what you want for your child, spend away.

I worked here for 2 years as pre-K teacher. The staff was supportive and we always had what we…read moreneeded. Kim and David are great owners and are available if you need something. Our director and assistant director were available and on campus if anything came up. The building is safe, children are encouraged to explore and learn. The curriculum is nationwide so it is wonderful for families who need to move and don't want to miss anything. I worked morning hours and I drive the "Percy" bus to pick up our school age kids and bring them over for aftercare. I have a teaching degree and so did my cooperating teachers. It is not required that you have a degree but it helps. We didn't have kids at the time but I would bring my 2 little ones to primrose of Riverwoods now if we needed childcare.

Out of all the schools my daughter has gone to she and I both love it. Everyone there is nice and…read moreno one steels you don't even have to put a lock on her locker. It is a great learning environment for all ages. They are building a new gym lunch room and more, I feel as this is a wonderful thing that they have needed to do. I really is a higher degree of learning.

From the owner: Highlands School is Birmingham's progressive independent school, serving students 6 weeks through…read more8th grade and committed to preparing them to thrive and make positive differences in a constantly-changing world.