We cannot say enought good things about the entire team at Primrose School of West Wichita…read more Primrose has set bar and far exceeded our high expectations at every opportunity. Its really true that you see peoples true colors in a moment of crisis. From day one of COVID Primrose has communicated and enforced safety protocols so effectively we never questioned leaving our son in their care or worried about any un necessary exposure. We also use Primrose for our sons online schooling on Wednesday and have been just blown away with how smoothly his education has continued thru remote learning under their care, we know this is not a small task for the Educators, we are so greatful! We have been with Primrose of West Wichita since they opened on day one and have referred dozens of friends to them knowing they will love the STEAM based education. The Hiegerts

I can't speak highly enough of Primrose West! The administration, teachers, educational curriculum,…read morefocus on nutrition, fun events and cute crafts have exceeded our expectations. I appreciate the secure environment, clean and inviting atmosphere and detailed electronic daily reports. A big thanks to them for being a part of our lives!

My son has been a student at Honey Tree & Branches since he was about four years old, and we have…read moreloved it here ever since. I truly cannot say enough great things about the staff. The teachers are so genuine and caring toward the students, and you can tell they truly want the best for them while encouraging them to reach their full potential. Small classroom ratios paired with gently encouraging children to reach new heights create an environment where every child is truly seen, supported, and able to grow. When my son first started, he was a little behind with his speech. However, after beginning at Honey Tree & Branches, he quickly caught up. The staff have become like a second family not only to him, but to all of us. His teachers have helped him expand his Spanish comprehension, supported him academically to the point that he was able to move from Pre-Kindergarten straight to First Grade, and most importantly, they have always kept him safe and happy. I know that some people believe the facility suppresses children's personalities, but that has never been our experience. My son is bright and full of energy, and he has always been able to express himself while also learning that school comes with rules and appropriate behavior expectations. They strike a great balance between structure and allowing kids to be creative and unique. They also provide balanced nutrition while allowing them the independence to say "yes, please" or "no, thank you" to food options being served. I was initially very nervous about starting my one-year-old daughter because she has significant separation anxiety. However, the patience and reassurance her teachers have shown her has been nothing short of a blessing and has truly put my heart at ease. Within just the first month of attending, she has already gained confidence, started counting, and participates in group activities. Overall, we absolutely love Honey Tree & Branches and what they provide for our family. I truly believe a lot depends on communication between parents and staff. When you are open about your concerns or your child's needs, they are very responsive and work quickly to address them appropriately.

Our little boy has been attending Honey Tree for over two years and he LOVES Honey Tree. Iwould…read morehighly recommend them, they are the best school in town. They create a warm, caring environment and their focus on education is top notch. Mrs. Fielding, Mrs. Davis, and all the staff are always very warm and welcoming. Our little boy loves them and looks forward to going to Honey Tree. The education they provide is extremely high quality. Recently they were the only school in the area to receive a prestigious educational award - KDSE Silver Star award. They have enrichment activities for students and do an excellent job of communicating progress. I love seeing updates and pictures on Brightwheel. Our little toddler absolutely loves Honey Tree and has made amazing progress on his social and cognitive development. The pricing is in line with other schools and even day care facilities, but they provide higher quality education and service. When I talk to co-workers in other states and tell them about Honey Tree, including what they offer and how much it costs, they are very impressed. When I'm out and about and people ask where our toddler goes the response is always "Oh I've heard really good things about Honey Tree." Our toddler is happy, healthy, and loves Honey Tree, in my opinion it's worth every penny! Additionally, all the other facilities we looked at were surrounded by concrete. Honey Tree facilities are amazing, being around nature and trees is such a great benefit for the students. I don't have to worry about packing a lunch or snacks, they take care of everything!!! We could not be happier! Oh and the school pictures are absolutely amazing. We don't have to bother getting professional photos because Honey Tree is ON IT!

The locker room is dirty. It is the first time in my life that I have felt the need to wear…read moreslippers in a gym shower because there are clumps of hair on the floor for days at a time. The pool windows are also dirty, making it difficult to see through them in the lower part. In the lap pool, some boys and even an adult man yesterday were playing football from one lane to another, yet no one says anything to them. There are also fans in the locker room that run constantly, making the area uncomfortably cold, and the pool water itself is often too cold as well. In addition, when I shower after swimming, I sometimes find unidentified particles on my body that appear to come from the pool water. Furthermore, the chlorine levels did not seem to be checked regularly, and I experienced skin irritation for several months as a result.

We really love the classes they have available and the inside and outside pools. My daughter loves…read morethe slides and it's never usually crowded when we go so she can go down them multiple times during a visit. Wish they had better snack options and that the life guards outside need to pay attention to their surroundings more. But overall, we love this YMCA.

We switched to Loving Arms after a bad experience with another center. Loving Arms has been…read moreeverything we hoped it would be and more. They go on several field trips a year. They concentrate on actually teaching the children something during the day. In the 2.5 months that my daughter has attended, she has already learned by sight many of the letters of the alphabet and is beginning to learn to spell her name. They work on verbal skills with the kids. The teachers are all absolutely wonderful. They are very into communication. The daily sheets tell us what the kids learned that day. There are usually posters hanging up with cute things the kids have said during the day. (For example, spiders was the weekly theme a few weeks ago. The poster said "What do you like about spiders?" My daughter said they eat mosquitoes!) I know more about what goes on in my daughters day than I ever did at the previous facility. I really appreciate all the communication efforts! The kids do some amazing art projects and the teachers go all out to teach the kids. One week the theme was apples. The read apple books, talked about what you make with apples, "dissected" an apple in class so the kids can learn about all the apple parts...the list goes on. Every week there is a new theme and the teachers go all out to teach the kids in whatever way they can the new theme.