We love The Academy-Arvada! They have such a wonderful…read morestaff, a great routine and fantastic communication through the app. Our son has learned sign language since he has been there. We appreciate all the love and care they provide!

We were lucky enough to have found the Academy when we first moved to Arvada in 2015. Our daughter…read moreenrolled in preschool and our son in the +12month class. Today, our daughter is in the summer camp program and our son will be starting in the kindergarten class soon. Needless to say we've had a long, wonderful, run. Many of the teachers have been there since we arrived. Our son loves walking through the school - all of the staff saying hello to him. They really feel like a part of the family. And shouldn't they - they've been helping to raise our children and prepare them for everything that comes next. The front office staff has always listened to any concerns we've had (our son has special learning needs) and we've been very grateful they've helped us work through a few things - making us feel like they're truly invested in his success and development. Always, but especially during COVID, they've gone to great lengths to clean and create a safe environment, where kids can still be kids, but parents can rest assured precautions are in place.

My grandson attended Kindercare at the Arvada West location this summer, and it was the best…read moreexperience! He was excited to go every morning. His teachers were so kind and taught great lessons everyday. And they had wonderful exhibits at the daycare, like petting zoos, magicians, planetariums, etc. Sheri and Tammy are doing a fantastic job running this KinderCare! Thank you for taking such great care of our little guy!

I recently found out that my grandson was kicked out of this daycare. He is autistic and can be…read moresensitive to people and their personalities. Him being kicked out of daycare isn't what bothers me as much as the staff talking bad about a little 5-year-old boy who has autism. Why not get some people to work with children who have autism instead of ousting them like they are some little criminals. They are children who need someone that has extra patience to teach them how to communicate in productive ways. I get it, many autistic kids can become violent and act out. But when I read into this, it has to do with the fact that they get frustrated they aren't able to communicate with others because most autistic children are non-verbal. I'm completely annoyed that staff at daycares are talking bad about little children instead of finding ways to make them feel safe and helping them with the barriers they are facing. If I lived in Colorado I would definitely be at the director's door and reporting some their staff to the state. Maybe they need to watch some cameras or get some cameras and see that staff are on their phones a lot and not paying attention to the children. My poor grandson doesn't need that kind of treatment from staff when he already faces barriers with being a non-verbal autistic child. I'm so upset in hearing about it all.

We absolutely love the St. Joan of Arc ELC! We have sent 4 of our kids so far…read more Academically, the school is excellent. Two of our kids graduated Kindergarten at a 2nd grade reading level, which made first grade a breeze. One of our kids had some learning and emotional difficulties early on, and we found the ELC staff to be remarkably helpful and accommodating.

We love this preschool! There are several options. From half to full days and 2 to 5 days/week…read more They are extremely flexible when it comes to how long and often your child goes to school. It is reasonably priced and they put an emphasis on all of the teachers being qualified (with an early childhood education degree) to be in their roles. Our son is in Ms. Terrys class and she is absolutely wonderful. He loves going to school and is growing and developing so much! The school has a big emphasis on Catholic education and incorporates Catechisis of the Good Shepard into their learning. They have fun fundraising events for the school where parents can get to know each other. The school knows how to throw a party! Ms. Diana and her team have it together! We trust them and not only do we feel safe sending our son there, but we feel like it is helping him thrive!

Disclaimer: I am writing this review as a nanny who took my three year-old twin boy leiges here…read moreregularly. I was in frequent contact with the administration and teachers, so I have a very good view of this school, despite not being the official Mom. There are four different classrooms, differentiated by age. My guys were in the "Popcorn" class. Their teacher (Ms. Rachelle) was wonderful. A lovely human being who truly cared about the kids, and it was obvious in her interactions with them. the other assistant teachers in their class were also wonderful, caring, nurturing people. The boys really loved their teachers, and felt comfortable in their classroom. Their day was broken into different sections such as math & science, reading, "sensory table", arts & crafts, etc. They were given opportunities to make plenty of choices throughout the day: Would you like to make a craft today, or play at the sensory table? The woman who runs the place, Mary Jean, is also a great lady who puts her whole heart into the business. I can only imagine it is difficult to interact with so many different kids and adults every day, but she goes at it with all guns blazing. She engages with everyone who walks through the door, and knows the names of all the kids. She is a sweet and loving lady, but don't mistake her for a softie. She has a toughness that I know moms can appreciate- she won't take any guff, and she makes sure to keep the place organized, under control, and well-protected. The school has a cute little playground, and a barn with lots of farm animals. During recess, the kids frequently go on tractor rides or pony rides- a very exciting part of their day. They get to take care of and feed animals. Cool stuff. Also worth noting, they had days scheduled where various community professionals visited: dentists, firemen, etc. I am a nanny, and entrusted with the care of kids. I take my job seriously and really care about my kids, and put a lot of love and energy into them. And I can honestly say that the teachers and staff here remind me of myself. It was apparent to me that they care about these kids just as much as I do. Definitely schedule a time to have a look at this school! Oh, and my one negative: that damned parking lot! Oddly-shaped and crowded, cars and kids everywhere. Ugh.

This is an amazing school and learning environment. My granddaughter has been enjoying learning…read moreand growing so much and I am totally in awe of how wonderful the experience has been for her and her 'classmates' as she calls them. I am the oldest girl of 7 and learned much from helping my mother with my brothers and sisters. I have three children of my own and love kids. I know a great learning environment when I see one and this place is a gem! So happy we found it and that our little princess gets to experience this as her first 'school' experience. She will treasure her time at Happy Valley forever.

They are the worst!! I went to pick up my nephew and what I saw walking up was terrible. There's no…read morestructure or attention for thoes kids. One boy took a big wood block and smoked another boy. This child they had working there was on her phone playing around and it didn't seem like they were watching the kids. They had a good pile of injury reports. These people clearly have no respect for their job or thoes kids. Never allowing my nephew back here. I am also heard another teacher threaten thus little girl that she couldn't have her blanket unless she stopped crying. They are little that's so traumatizing. Here let me rake your safety blanket...it made her cry more. They don't care about these babies.

I believe my daughter receives a top rate education through this daycare/preschool center. She…read moreloves her teachers over the two past seasons and I am glad to know that it is a Christ-centered place. Not to say that in order for it to be top-rated it must be faith-based, but this place just happens to be both. It also helps to know that this place is competitively priced, even cheaper than some of the 'run of the mill' daycare centers. My wife did a price check with some of the more visible daycare places and this was the lowest in price.

If you like your child to be watched by teenagers, if you wish to have your child injured and have…read morethe staff lie to you, if you consider Captain Crunch and Tostino's Pizza Rolls healthy meals, and if you want to have your agreed payments bait and switched, then.....Kiddieland is the place for you. My wife and I enrolled our two year old here and experienced all of the above. For reference, the academy is right up the street and is the same cost. I would not recommend Kiddieland to anyone!!!

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THIS CENTER!!!!! PULL THEM OUT AND REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY RIGHT…read moreAWAY. Sep 24, 2013 Complaint Sep 24, 2013 Stage II Investigation Sep 24, 2013 Complaint Sep 24, 2013 Stage II Investigation May 21, 2013 Stage II Investigation May 21, 2013 Stage II Investigation Definition: Stage II - is conducted to determine the administrative culpability of a facility where an alleged incident of abuse/neglect has occurred. This is the most recent data from CO Department of Human Services. Something is majorly wrong at this daycare resulting in neglect, abuse, no security, and poor diet with the food they offer and do not offer. My daughter was recently severely injured and it resulted in a black eye and 3 different stories from the people that cared for her. I had to take her to the emergency room. I pulled her out immediately. No parent in there right mind would continue care, they now want to charge me for 2 additional weeks of care plus additional days they said I did not pay for. The very first day of her care she had marks all over her face and the teacher said that she had no clue how it happen. I should have pulled her out then, but I decided not to go with my gut. The next month she attended her behavior change in such a drastic way that was not explainable. Something serious was going on there, not to mention they refused to give my daughter fluids through out the day. One care giver said that they could only offer the children drinks 3 times a day it was a regulation and only 1 cup of milk. My daughter was severely dehydrated on many occasions, when I brought it to there attention they said she refused to drink. Bull crap!!~! She would down 2 sippy cups right when we got home. I wish I was not ignorant and went with my gut right away. 1 month was far to long to make my daughter suffer. She is back to herself now, no injuries, no behavioral issues. I want other parents to know my daughters story, so that their child does not suffer. I want other parents to report incidents to the licensing board and CPS so that another child is not injured. They will threaten you as they did me, but you need to make the step, so that other children will not be neglected or injured. I seriously believe this daycare should be closed. The staff is overly friendly, extremely fake, so unprofessional, not to mention uneducated. . They have absolutely no business ethics.

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.

As a former Warren Tech student, it saddens me to say that I firmly believe allowing our child to…read moreattend was likely the worst decision we have made as parents. One with far-reaching & long-lasting ramifications that far surpass any benefit of one school year spent on this campus. The experience here took a historically outgoing and engaged student, with very well thought out plans for the future that wanted to utilize the course here as a stepping stone to an already chosen future career path and derailed it. An independent and more mature learning experience is expected from Warren Tech, but the complete and utter lack supervision, intelligence or guidance by the administration at this campus is unsurpassed. It has lead to a long, threatening journey for our child/family and turned an open, good-natured and gregarious student into to one who now struggles to trust anyone or find a path. We should have pulled our student out of their program the first semester. Hindsight is 20-20....

So many options for kids at this site! Great teachers,…read moregreat intermediate step for kids to get started on their vocational skills! So glad it exists!

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.

So far so good. In November , we welcomed our little guy into the world and the task of finding a…read moreday care was .... daunting. This place fit our needs for a newborn, and getting him enrolled was stress free and easy. We have settled into a routine and have been going on for a few months now, and things are great. We get a report card every day of when he ate, and when it came out :) ... When we get him home, he is always happy and even more important... tired :) He sleeps really good through the night, and awakes happy and energized every morning. The people are great and super nice. They give my guy a lot of love and attention, and we truely appreciate it. They keep us informed on what he needs ( diapers, formual) and every month we give 2 packs of wipes... They are the most reasonable priced as well that I have found, which is a plus.

I've been very happy with how they care for my son Jenner. Special shout out to Miss Luann who is…read moreAMAZING with Jenner, Miss Vivian, and Miss Sena. I highly recommend the center.