My toddler has been attending this daycare/preschool for a few months and we couldn't be happier!…read moreHer teachers have all been wonderful (shout out to Miss Lizeth and Miss Chelsea!) and the management team is supportive and great (shout out to Dominic and Desiree!)

Before I begin, I would like to preface noting that our child is a toddler. One who has temper…read moretantrums and cry's/screams, as many toddlers do. She's probably at the more difficult end of the spectrum, but still within the normal range of toddler behavior. We Sent our child to TLE for ~ 6 months. Initially she seemed to really enjoy herself and would willingly go. More recently, we noticed a change in her demeanor- she seemed way less happy and even despondent looking. We decided to remove her from TLE and try another environment. The new daycare also noted there was another child who recently moved from TLE who had a similar experience (and the thought that something may have happened or something was not right). We emailed TLE to let them know our child would be leaving. The content of the email was not at all hostile and was very concrete and polite. We never received a response, which we thought was bizarre, but continued to give them the benefit of the doubt. When we went to grab our things from TLE, they acknowledged receipt of our email but did not offer any additional concern or even a "sorry it didn't work out". We thought this was super weird at the least, and borderline creepy. In summary, we're glad we went with our gut and switched . I realize others may have completely different experiences and would not base your decision making on this review alone. We had a positive view of the staff up until the last few weeks, and this is one case from one parent. The lack of follow up was pretty disheartening though, and the primary reason for my review, as you would think members of the caring profession would at least care to ask about the child they cared for for a reasonable amount of time. We understand there are staffing shortages everywhere, covid is not making things any better, and childcare is one of the more difficult jobs around. However, this is our story and I figured it was worth sharing.

Prior to finding The Academy ECE of Westminster, my husband and I had visited at least half a dozen…read moredifferent daycare centers for our toddler, from big to small, from national chains to independently and locally owned and operated. We did not have a good impression of any of them. If they weren't cramped, dark, and musty, then they were stark, cold, and sterile. And then there was The Academy ECE of Westminster. The moment we walked through the door, we knew this place was it: the school exuded a family vibe that was both warm and welcoming. In particular, it felt like a school and not an institution, and that was important to us. We thought our little boy would flourish here and he did---he and his little brother! During our older boy's three years at the school before he started Kindergarten, he had made friends with almost every staff member and teacher, all of whom knew him by name and would stop to chat with him at drop-off and pick-up. Our younger boy (almost-three-nager) is now half way through his second year here. At drop-off, he plays peek-a-boo and hide-n-seek with his teachers. At pick-up, he gives them hugs, high-fives, and fist-bumps before happily skipping down the hall. As parents, what more do we ask for, knowing there are patient, kind, and ever so caring teachers who look after and bond with our children day in and day out? The school staff and teachers here love what they do and it shows. In return, we trust them with our most precious: our children. Management wise, it is worth noting that when we started sending our older boy here in the spring of 2019, the school was still a locally, privately, and independently owned and operated facility. However, since March 2021, it was acquired by a national management entity called Endeavor Schools. To Endeavor Schools' credit, they did successfully retain the school's original feel, that warm and welcoming family vibe that won us over to begin with. Most importantly, they have kept the same staff and teachers, the school's heart and soul in our humble opinion. As parents and as long-time clients, we can only hope that Endeavor Schools will continue to value the dedicated team they have here at The Academy ECE of Westminster. It's the people who make all the difference. Sincerely, Happy parents.

We just hit one and a half years here, so I thought I'd write a review to counter the extremely…read morenegative (albeit old) experience someone had. That doesn't sound like our experience at all. We moved to the area in August 2017 and toured three local daycares. The first we toured was more expensive, and classrooms had a very rigid curriculum where I felt like my son would be living under quarantine. The second was cheap but felt more like Lord of the Flies - total chaos, I was exhausted after being there for 15 minutes. Academy ECE hit a good balance in the middle - a good daily schedule but with plenty of free play time while moving between a classroom, the gym, the computer room, a moving space, and an outdoor playground. Staff seemed very friendly, classrooms looked fun but organized, so we enrolled. Fast forward to now - we're very happy with our choice. My son has a lot of friends in class, he brings home artwork, alphabet worksheets, and stories about his friends every day. We're attending birthday parties with other parents every other weekend. He's learning a lot. He participates in some really cool activities while at school (piano lessons, soccer buddies, art, and dance) which really takes a burden off of us for having to arrange those things outside of our daily 9-5, so our evenings can be free to hang out with him and have fun. When I drop him off every morning, his friends are yelling his name and greeting him with hugs at the door, it's great. He's happy and we're happy. I'm sorry another Yelper had such a negative experience, but ask yourself - if someone else's child has behavioral issues around your child, do you want it ignored? Or do you want a school who will work on it, contact the parents, use a process to address the issues? I feel like my son is safe, having fun, and learning here, and that's what is important to me.

We love Goddard Westminster! We did a lot of researching and touring various daycare centers in the…read moreDenver metro area and happily settled on Goddard Westminster at the end of July 2021. We had a great experience *virtually* touring the site. Anna was very friendly and thorough during a time when we weren't able to meet with her easily in person. We had a follow-up tour on site and we got to see the school and I was so impressed to see all the teachers interacting with the kids. I remember seeing one teacher with two or three kiddos on her lap reading a book. I just loved seeing that unexpected sweet moment. You could really see that the kids trust and love their teachers. Our daughter was a little over 1 year old when she started and both she and I had some big emotions around starting a new daycare. Right off the bat, we appreciated the transparency and communication throughout the day. I know when my child has an "off" day and I love seeing photos of her interacting with the teachers and kids throughout the day. Their program infuses a lot of diverse learning opportunities and languages. I really can tell my child is loved at her school! I feel very grateful.

Be cautious of fees with waitlist!!! We were waitlisted at multiple schools, toured even more, and…read morethis was the only one that required 1st month tuition. For the price, we were displeased with the amount of off days during the year, no provided food, and shorter hours compared to other schools. However, our decision to go elsewhere was based off a program that felt much more personable. We unfortunately missed the window to get our $2,225 deposit back by a week. The director had 0 leeway on this policy and you can imagine how heartbreaking it is to be out this money as a brand new family. The school's focus on profit and lack of empathy reassured us that we made the right decision. Shame on us for not communicating sooner and shame on them for profiting off new families trying to navigate the daycare system. The director offered a credit but we will not be sending our daughter somewhere that focuses more on money than the wellbeing of our family and child.

My son has been at Hope Broomfield full time since he entered the infant room in November 2021. In…read moreour four years, we have had nothing but positive things to say about our experience! There has been great staff retention in an industry where I can only imagine that is difficult to achieve. There have been several staff there taking care of him since he was an infant, and the relationship that they have developed is amazing. I appreciate the Montessori principles, admittedly we chose the school based on proximity to home but the curriculum has been excellent. Any time there has been an issue, staff have handled it timely and professionally. We are even considering keeping him in the program for Kindergarten before we send him off to public school. I am so grateful for all the staff at Hope!

My child is currently enrolled in this school, but not for much longer. As soon as we can find…read moreplacement in a different preschool, we will be switching. They frequently allow children to paint with non-washable paints (4 shirts and 1 pair of pants have been ruined), children are allowed to cut other students' shirts with scissors (1 shirt has been ruined), and they lose my child's belongings all the time (2 shirts, 1 pair of shorts, a pair of mittens, and 1 brand-new book that they requested we bring). When asked about the missing or ruined items, the teacher refuses to take responsibility for what goes on in her classroom, and the director doesn't hold the teacher accountable. Each and every newsletter they send out is filled with spelling and grammatical errors. They insist that the newsletter be in an attachment to the email, but they forget to attach it about 75% of the time, meaning your inbox will frequently be cluttered with several emails a day from this Montessori. You are required to bring snacks for 20 children at least once a month, as they are unwilling to provide them. The snacks they request are frequently out-of-season and very expensive berries and fresh-cut flowers. If your child attends for a full day, you are responsible for providing his or her lunch, or spending $4.00/day to have the meal catered. Again, this facility refuses to provide food for your child.

I have had my toddler enrolled here since February!! I was looking for daycare and visited most in…read morethe broomfield/Westminster area to tour them but they didn't have any openings for toddlers. Then I found this gem!!! So close to me and Pam was great about educating me about he place. They had one spot open so I quickly enrolled him and it was the best decision I have ever made! They are fabulous here!! They have a curriculum and are teaching my toddler sign language among other things! They are flexible with my schedule as a single mom and always excited to see my son and I! I also feel more relaxed with the safe environment knowing my son is well taken care of!! I would highly recommend them!!!

Overall, we're very happy with TLE. We've been with them since they opened. My son was 3.5 y/o when…read morewe enrolled, and it was his first time in a school setting. What i like the most about it, is that I feel like he's actually in school and not just day care. He has a curriculum and is actually learning. He comes home and tells me all kinds of things- what to do in a fire, who to call in an emergency, shows me how he writes and spells his name. I'm very impressed with the academic portion and am confident he will be well prepared for kindergarten. I also adore the staff. My kiddo adores his teachers Ms Mel and Ms Bailey, and also adores some of his previous teachers Ms Michele and Mr Brandon (they now teach the younger class). I feel like he's bonded to them all, and any interaction I've ever seen from any of them with any of the kids has been compassionate, kind and professional. All in all I've seen my kiddo grow and thrive in this environment. You couldn't have convinced me that he would have transitioned so well and loved it so much. I was prepared for daily resistance. But he does great and has also made some great friends. 4 stars just because nothing is perfect. ($). Lol. But overall we're very happy with our experience here

Victory is a little hidden secret in Westminster. Located in Victory Church, this Montessori school…read moreis perfect for a working family in this area. It is reasonably priced and offers lunch and snacks daily. It is such a lifesaver to not have to pack meals each day. Victory's teachers are great and they are great at listening to the input from the parents. In addition to the daycare aspect, kids can stay at Victory through Kindergarten. We love the balance between the kids learning traditional skills like sounds, alphabet and numbers, but they Also learn manners, values and valuable life skills. There are also opportunities to add on art and computer classes for an additional fee.

My son is very active and does not like to sit for long periods. He even stands and eats dinner but…read moreat least he eats and does not complain. Anyways I am giving Victory at Montessori 5 stars because it is the first daycare center where my son wants to go even on the weekends. This is our 4th center, the other places were not active enough and my son was getting into trouble. Victory at Montessori has multiple big rooms for the kids to be active in when the temperature is not good to be outside. Every week they do a bike day, water day and a sports day. My son does have a speech impediment which we are working on. Almost no one outside of the family understands him; however, Miss Jasmine at Victory at Montessori can understand most of what he says and I feel that has gone a long way making him feel comfortable, safe and happy here. I am so thankful for Victory at Montessori.

My kiddos started here after being used to staying home with me. After their transition period,…read morethey actually cry on days that they need to stay home because they love it there. The staff love my kids and keep them busy with a lot of creative activities throughout the day. Thanks La Petite!

Our daughter has been going to La Petite for the last year and a half and we are very happy with…read moretheir services and watching our daughter learn and grow. Special thanks to her main teacher, Miss Wendy and the site director Miss Kim for always being there for us.

We had to pull our 18 month old out of the Toddler 1 class due to gross negligence by the staff…read morehere. Basic minimum care was not performed and we no longer felt it was safe or healthy for our son to attend this facility. My child in the toddler 1 room was often unsupervised, didn't get his diaper changed, was left outside without proper clothing in cold temperatures, and didn't have the right ratio of teachers to students when dropping in unexpectedly. Avoid at all costs.

My godson went here about 10 years ago and then my niece and nephew have gone here for the past 3…read moreyears. My sister-in-law had many wonderful things to say about her children's experience. I knew when it was time to send my infant to a daycare facility, this would be the place. Not only is it affordable but we LOVE the teachers!! My son is an easy going guy and he has had a smooth transition into daycare, which is so comforting to a new and first time mama!! He is actually a much happier guy on days that he spends socializing with other babies and the teachers are always so attentive to him and are very communicative with me when I come pick him up. I cannot imagine sending him anywhere else!!