Our daughter has attended this school since she was an infant, and we have loved every stage of our…read moreexperience. The curriculum does an excellent job balancing learning, creativity, and play, and we've watched our daughter grow in confidence, knowledge, and independence thanks to the caring teachers and staff. Every classroom has been filled with educators who genuinely care about the children and their success. A special thank you to Ms. Teagan, our daughter's current teacher. Our daughter is always excited to tell us about her day and we're so grateful for the positive impact she's had on our daughter. We highly recommend this school to any family looking for a supportive and enriching place for their child.

We love little sunshine's playhouse. Whenever anyone asks me if I know a good daycare or preschool,…read moreI always recommend this place. I truly feel like my kids are in the best hands here. Ms Brooklyn is one of my daughter's favorite teachers, and we love Ms. Emily who has taken care of my one kid when she was younger and now my toddler. High Quality facility, high quality people! - S. Brown

This is a very nurturing environment for your child to play and learn. Staff will make you feel…read morelike family and they have many years of experience. Families are very invested in this school too. It's a parent participation preschool. As a parent, you get to see your child play with other kids (social skills) and interact with the teachers. I highly recommend this preschool.

My neighbor sent all 3 of her kids to Wilder Preschool, so when it came for my children to attend…read morepreschool....this preschool was my first choice and the only place I would send my kids in Littleton! Why you may ask? 1. The teachers are friendly, warm, knowledgeable and just fantastic! 2. It was affordable and available on days I needed for my kids 3. Parents are encouraged to be involved and participate in the fun activities....I love this! 4. Learning is play based 5. The kids go on field trips....the owl-themed trip to the Audubon Society was great! 6. Curriculum is fun, diverse and special guests are often invited to share their knowledge 7. Preschool is accredited! 8. Is a part of the Wilder Elementary School and helps simplify the transition to Kindergarten. 9. My kids LOVE school...and excited for each new day. 10. Teachers have a relationship with each student and parent. Wilder Preschool is Family! I have friends that drive their kid from Highlands Ranch to attend this school. It's the best :)

My son was/is in the inaugural pre-K class at this preschool, and I couldn't be more thrilled with…read morethe experience he is having at the hands of Mrs. Boser and the administration. He comes home using stuff he learned in class, and I'm constantly blown away with his progress. He also truly enjoys going... he anticipates the drive there and yells out, "There's my school!" when we turn the corner onto Coal Mine. :) I was even more convinced we made the right choice when, at his Kindergarten informational night, we were given a handout of the "80 things your child should know to be ready for Kindergarten" and our son had 78 of them down pat already. And he still has four more months of preschool left! My daughter has another year until she's in pre-K, but guess where she'll be going? :)

My daughter is just finishing up her first full year at Little Lambs pre-school. She started the…read moreyear at 2.5 and has really blossomed. She needed some special attention due to a speech delay and her teachers have done a wonderful job supporting her and her needs. The environment is very friendly and educational. They really make you feel like family. I would highly recommend this pre-school to everyone.

My infant son started at another day care center in Thornton when he was about 7 months old. When…read morewe moved to Littleton we needed to find new day care around 9 months of age. Within a few weeks I saw positive changes in my son that I attribute directly to the people who manage the infant room at Peak. He was much more interactive, happier, and his personality started to blossom to our satisfaction. He also settled down and started to take naps, which he never did at the other day care or when he was home with me. I observed that he felt safe and secure and responded with enthusiasm to the ladies who run the room. I saw the teachers exhibit a lot of patience with the babies as well as delight as the babies grow, learn and play. The woman who runs the infant room and her assistant are extremely well-organized, dedicated, and there is no question that they love babies! My son has now graduated to the next room and I was apprehensive about the change because both he and I were attached to the infant room. To our relief, his transition has gone more smoothly than we could have imagined. When I drop him off in the mornings, he runs into the classroom and knows what he's supposed to do (usually sit down at the table for breakfast). When I pick him up, he is in a good mood with a smile on his face, has been well-fed and has usually taken a long nap. Peak is not perfect, but they take responsibility for their mistakes, which is what I expect a professional organization to do. When they made a mistake in how much they were charging us, they immediately addressed it with me and told me how they would correct the error. They followed through with their plan. I'm sad to see that Travis H. recently had a negative experience with Peak and I'd like to respond to some of his observations. I have also seen staff in the mornings eating their breakfast & reading on their phones in the lobby. But I always attributed that to that person being available to open the front door during the busy time of the morning (security is taken seriously at Peak--parents are not given the door code; you ring a doorbell to gain entry). I have also seen kids older than my son being corralled in the hallway with strollers, but I have not observed the use of phones being taped to the walls. When my son graduates to the classroom where these actions may be taken I will certainly find out more about the reasoning behind these methods, if I observe them. As far as being understaffed goes, I understand that it's really difficult to find staff for day care centers because its a demanding and low-paying position. In the past 7 months we have been at Peak, staff has remained stable. I see the same faces staffing the classrooms everyday--they are friendly and often stop to tell me little stories about my son. So far, I know about only 1 departure which was due to personal reasons. Taking into account all the pro's and con's, we are overall very satisfied with the level of care here.

My child went to Peak for 2.5 years before starting kindergarten. The staff is very nice and…read moreprofessional. They addressed all and any concerns we had with our child. They were attentive, and caring. They do fun activities, and take them on field trips in the summer to the park, the local pool, target, the library and have a 'pajama movie day.' My child had a blast and learned how to spell her name, count, ABC's, and about other countries. If it wasn't time for her to go to Kindergarten, she would still be there.

We can't speak highly enough of this school and it's staff/teachers. The curriculum is very…read moreorganized, the classrooms are very clean and organized and everyone is very friendly. This truly feels like a little school with hustle & bustle and fun friendly activity when dropping off and picking up our daughter. This is definitely a school setting and not a day care so it really encourages learning & engagement. Our daughter was timid on her first day (naturally) however, her second day and beyond, she's been excited to go to school. She runs up to the teachers and is happy to show them her shirt or gives them hugs. This was a rare occasion at her previous school so it's telling just how comfortable she really is at Primrose. Her teachers Ms. Kelly, Ms. Venita & Ms. Maren have been amazing with our daughter. They always have a smile, friendly and have gentle personalities which foster a warm environment. Delise, the director (principal) has been great to work with, very communicative & very organized which is appreciated! We're super happy at this school! If you like clean, organized & friendly places, you'd be happy here too!

Update: Leadership at Primrose referenced "confidentiality requirements" and "steps already taken,"…read morein their public response to my review (seen below). In the interest of transparency, current and prospective parents should know that those steps included having their attorney at Goodspeed and Merrill send my family a cease‑and‑desist letter threatening a defamation lawsuit in conjunction with a fabricated CPS report if I did not immediately remove my review. The CPS allegations they threatened to file were created by flipping our concerns about the school back onto us; even if those allegations had been true, they still would not constitute child abuse. I'll be attaching the threatening document they sent so families can understand exactly what is going on. My review is based entirely on my firsthand experience. Any parent who wants to understand the situation more fully is welcome to reach out. Original Post: I'm writing this as a parent who keeps receipts- emails, timelines, photos, everything. And based on that documentation, I want other families to know what we experienced here. Our son came home with a bad bruise on his back, yet we heard nothing from the school. When brought to their attention, the school said they documented, but they repeatedly refused to give us the incident report. This wasn't an isolated issue. When our son caught a virus the school had emailed about a week earlier, the owner later denied the presence of the virus -- despite us having the original message. We also discovered missed diaper changes in our son's log that led to a severe diaper rash. From my perspective, this daycare is more focused on protecting its image than being honest with parents or providing consistent care. Please do your homework before enrolling -- ask for policies in writing and trust your instincts.

We love Willows! My very shy 3 year old has blossomed at…read morethis school! Previously, we used a daycare/preschool that was noisy and chaotic, and he hated it there. Willows is always happy, calm and safe. All of the staff are so welcoming and truly love the children and teaching. My little guy is not only learning abc's, colors, etc, but also how to thrive in a true community. They were even able to work with our difficult schedule. Highly recommend Willows!

Heard great things about the Willows. Called the Lowell Center to find out about summer school…read moreoptions for our four year old daughter. Was told by the extremely rude women on the phone it would be highly unlikely she would take a child just for summer session. She would take children that would be staying longer. It's obvious this place is inflexible, which leaves me wondering how they actually treat the children in their care.

Everything you hope for in a daycare and more…read more I was raised in rural Midwest, which means two things: my mom stayed home with us, and the entire community looked down on daycare as inferior care for children. I have zero experience with institutionalized care. After quitting my job and staying home with my own children for several years, I returned to work. This daycare is a short walk from my older two's school, which is why I initially looked into it. They pickup from my older kid's elementary school, and offer care on their days off. It's literally everything you could hope for: clean, kind, consistent care for your children. My 2 year old went in speech delayed, but caught up with help from a speech therapist (JeffCo), and the loving supportive staff of Aspen Creek. He sings and is enthusiastic to come to school. For me, the christian education is a positive. One time after months of attending ACA, I lost my patience with my littlest. His look of shock at my loss of control spoke volumes: first, it was crushing for me, and all I needed to never lose it again...but second, it told me he has zero experience with adults losing their cool, or a tempered response. What a relief to know that patience is the norm in his life. The quality, kindness and consistency have made childcare not even a thing I think about...how many working moms can say that?! They are above and beyond any other place I have considered...and honestly, an even better option than an in-home nanny for us (which we tried over the summer) (also, she was great: there is just a reliability here you don't have with a single caretaker).

I am deeply concerned about the poor professionalism and management displayed by Directors and her…read moreassistant .Their behavior creates a negative and chaotic environment that reflects poorly on the childcare facility. There appears to be clear favoritism among children and staff, which is unfair and unacceptable in a professional childcare setting. In addition, the quality of care and supervision is poor, raising concerns about the emotional well-being and treatment of the children. Harassment, unprofessional conduct, and lack of proper leadership should not be tolerated in a place responsible for caring for kids. I am deeply concerned about the childcare environment and the treatment of children at this center. It appears that children of different races and nationalities, including Black and Hispanic children, may be treated unfairly or discriminated against. The facility is also very dirty, has strong unpleasant odors, and does not appear to be cleaned professionally or maintained properly. Many children seem to get sick frequently, which raises serious concerns about sanitation, health, and safety standards. Management and leadership do not seem to take these issues seriously or make necessary improvements for the well-being of the children.

This is an amazing place for kids to learn and grow. They have several learning centers for the…read morekids to choose from each day, they have daily outdoor time on the playground, the students learn everything they would learn at any other preschool, plus they have regular chapel with the pastor of Ascension Lutheran to help build on what we teach at home about following Jesus. The director Kelly is the best. Communication with her and from her is consistent, timely, and personal. She helped us get our little one enrolled in the middle of a semester without any issues. All of the teachers are wonderful, as well. They are kind and gentle with the kids. They encourage them to explore on their own. And they teach responsibility. We are extremely happy with Ascension Lutheran Extended Day Preschool. I am sure our little one will be a better person in every way for having attended preschool here.

Both of my sons have attended this preschool and I have been more than pleased with their learning…read moreand with the staff. Never have I met a group of people so dedicated and enthused to teaching little ones that I think they would even do it if they weren't paid to do it. I have NEVER had a bad experience and have dealt with this school for 6 years. I have referred many friends who have also sent numerous children through the program. I highly recommend, at the very least, just going in and meeting the staff and seeing for yourself what I have mentioned above!

The Littleton Goddard School is a place where children's hearts and minds are nurtured through…read moreengaging in joy-filled, meaningful experiences cultivated by loving and intelligent educators dedicated to supporting each child's growth and development. I could write numerous stories communicating this in detail. My mosr recent favorite is... This weekend, while hosting a dinner with a principal friend of mine, Gigi decided to invite us to "play school." We were "the kids" and she was "the teacher." She created two centers for us to explore, facilitated circle time, dance, and story time. Ironically, my friend and I had been discussing the lack of classroom management structures employed by one of her kindergarten teachers and brainstormed possible supports. So, she was incredibly impressed with Gigi's demonstration of the systems and structures used in her classroom at Goddard School. Those of us in education know that this is due to the dedication of the teacher to maximize student learning and create a nurturing, safe environment for our children. Such a wonderful tribute to the work Goddard School teachers do at the classroom level through support and guidance from school leadership! At Goddard School learning is intentionally planned...and communicated daily to parents! We even get learning objectives for soccer camp-VERY impressive! This commitment to communicating learning provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to dialogue with their children about their educational experiences, building a foundation for success throughout their educational careers!

We moved and had to switch daycares during COVID and ended up choosing The Goddard School of…read moreLittleton and are very happy with our decision! It was really tough to find a school that we trusted when we knew we wouldn't get much time with our daughter's teachers or admin... and had to drop her off at the door. They were very accommodating with getting our 1 year old acclimated and we have been very happy with our decision! Our daughter seems to love going to school each day.

My 9 month old son has been going since he was 5 months old. The staff are so loving and attentive…read more They love him and he loves them. At pick up time, when they hand him to me, he reaches his arms out for Ms. Niccole. I am so happy to have my son go to a clean, beautiful place where he is loved and cared for.

The ultimately care more about your child than they do their bottom line. We are at the end of our…read morejourney with this lovely company for now and it is bittersweet. Our daughter has loved it here and you can feel genuine care coming from all the staff to her. Through many talks and guidance with her teachers and management, it was discovered that our daughter may have some neurodiversity and benefit from a public preschool that has more resources for her. The staff here genuinely chose our daughter's future success over her tuition and lovingly guided us to a better answer from her. I have zero doubt in my mind that our daughter would still succeed at Kiddie Academy. I'm just glad to have found a daycare/preschool that certainly sees a beautiful young child with so much potential over how our pocketbooks could help their bottom line. Ms. Teri, Mr. Ryan, Ms. Mimi, Ms. Ingrid, Ms. Helen, and so many more: our family is forever grateful for you.