We were at Schoolbell for 2 years. We grew to love the teachers like family and developed amazing…read morerelationships. The teachers genuinely cared for our children and loved them like their own. We have since left due to many issues with the owners NOT the teachers. Writing a bad review is not something I ever do, but I feel like it's necessary after all that happened to warn other parents. We had many issues with our checks being deposited whenever they felt convenient for them (over the course of a year)- we are talking a month later (they do not offer online payments).When the issue was discussed, and I stated that the parents are expected to pay each week, therefore they should be depositing our checks weekly, the response was less than friendly. Stating I needed to be better at balancing a checkbook, even though they were being extremely unprofessional. In addition, prices have increased 3 times in the past year (with very little explanation). Many parents were frustrated but understood due to inflation and figured the teachers deserved more money; so we stayed because the care our children were receiving was phenomenal. Summer came and the lunches WE PAY FOR in our weekly tuition were taken away and we were required to provide lunch for our children, while STILL paying the same tuition. When brought to their attention, there was no straight answer given. Where was our money going? Not to the teachers like we assumed, so where?The final straw was them taking away the toddler room and moving all the young toddlers into the room with the babies. This was not only unsafe, but an unrealistic expectation for the teachers. I felt like what once was an amazing center has turned into a chaotic, money hungry business. The teachers are underpaid, understaffed and overworked. The happiness in the center had dissipated and we finally had enough and left, along with MANY other families that have been there for years. The amazing teachers that we love so dearly have also left (these teachers have all been here for years and were long-term employees). There is a REASON why parents and teachers are not staying at this center. It is saddening, disheartening and was a tough decision to leave. I wish that the owners would open their eyes and realize that they are the problem and are the reason for staff leaving and parents pulling their children from this center.

I recently enrolled my son into School Bell and I'm very impressed. Everything is taken care of so…read moreprofessionally and everyone is very kind. The staff are all willing to assist you and I have never run into any problems. Also, it's a very clean environment. And most importantly, my son loves it here too! Really recommend this preschool!

my daughter has been going to Tutor Time for a couple of years now and she loves it. she knows all…read moreof her teachers by first name and talks about them at home. Could not recommend Tutor Time enough.

Great place with caring staff, a safe environment, and lots of fun learning experiences.read more

Our family joined Alpine Academy in September 2021, and there are so many beautiful things to…read morewrite! My daughter is 3 years old and a very strong willed young lady. We were home together on our own for the first few years. The leaps in her social and academic development are astounding! She is so enthusiastic to go to school and see all of her friends and teachers. I truly feel we are a team, and trust all teachers and staff at Alpine with my little lady. Our experience has been so awesome that we are excited to be enrolled in summer camp, too! We highly recommend Alpine for a loving, fun, and well rounded experience for your little ones!

From the owner: Alpine Academy is a private school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, for children from one to five…read moreyears old (and up to seven years old for summer care). We have experienced, mature, and loving teachers. Each child is placed in a small group with one teacher in her own room. Every day, our mission is to find the perfect balance between play and academics. Our curriculum has been successful for the past 23 years. We give each child the individual attention that he needs to be successful.

Since my child started her 4.5 years ago, we have gone through 5 directors and assistance…read moredirectors. The one reason we have stayed during this time is because my child's teacher was great, and I didn't want to pull her out. There has been a lot of turnover in the classrooms as well, but for the most part, it did not have a major impact on my child. Why have we stayed? No other centers have the outdoor recreational area or the menu that the Learning Tree offer. We get daily emails and photos, and also have the availability to see how their day is going as far an naps and meals. This is helpful to know what we are facing during pick up. Also, as I stated above, my child has had amazing teachers during her time there.

Support the staff more stop making them do more then what they should. have more of a back bone…read morewhen it comes to the parents. Stop enrolling children when THE LEARNING TREE HAS NOT ENOUGH STAFF to Adequately care for the children. Not allow the staff to have ANY DAYS OFF even if they are sick and giving out points when they have doctors notes. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!! Your child will be treated with love from the their teachers but not from the business just wants your money!

We had a great experience with Ebony and Children at Play Event Childcare. We were in Detroit for…read morea wedding and needed child care for six rambunctious kids ranging from 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years old. We were able to book CAPEC months in advance, which gave us the peace of mind to book the trip knowing that we had reliable child care in place for the night of the wedding. The reservation process was smooth and easy. I spoke to Ebony by phone and she explained her services and confirmed that she could accommodate the size of our group. Once we decided to book CAPEC, we received a link to fill out all the necessary information online (i.e. allergy information and emergency contacts for each child). We then received a written agreement laying out all the terms and information we needed to plan ahead. Given that we had a large group of six kids, Ebony brought a second staff member, Yolaunda. The two of them came very well prepared with plenty of toys and activities for the kids to play with. As soon as they arrived at the hotel they had the kids engaged with bubbles, balloons, and musical instruments. They also did a great job of comforting/distracting the kids so that the parents could slip out without causing a meltdown. Throughout the evening Ebony texted us updates and pictures of the kids playing and enjoying themselves, which was very reassuring and put our minds at ease so we could enjoy the wedding festivities. When we got back to the hotel at midnight all of the kids were fast asleep. The next morning the kids told us how much fun they had with Ebony and Yolaunda, which is really the best feedback you can get. Thank you Ebony, Yolaunda and Children At Play Event Childcare! We can't thank you enough.

From the owner: Children At Play Event Childcare provides on-site childcare services at adult social gatherings. read more

We had both of our little ones at All-Stars, we had every teacher and teachers aide and we have…read moreloved all of them. Our years there were full of great experiences. All of the staff were wonderful to our family, our children genuinely love them and vice versa. At 4 my son surprised us with having learned how to ride a 2 wheel bike there. He went from All-Stars to kindergarten knowing simple math, how to use a computer and how to write sentences. My daughter just finished her last year and beyond the traditional things she learned she really enjoyed cooking, going into nature and she came home talking about mindfulness (which I loved!) We will really miss the staff and are so grateful for our time here.

My kiddos have been going to CKLC for almost a year now and they absolutely love it there. Every…read moreday my 5 year old walks in he is greeted with a huge hug from his teacher, who has gone leaps and bounds beyond what previous daycares have done in getting him ready for kindergarten. I have a challenging two year old as well, and the discipline is right in line with what I would expect from a daycare. Great communication, safe environment, tons of outdoor play, and my kids are loved! What more could a parent ask for?

My daughter went to Creative Kids for four years. There have been plenty of times where I wished I…read morecould pull her out, but I never got the nerve. When I finally told the director/owner we were leaving (you have to give a 30 day notice to get deposit back) she rudely asked me why. Taken back by her attitude, I answered her as vaguely as I could. Turns out she told other parents I was a liar, and she blames me for every parent that pulled their child out after I left. She treats the parents in a terrible way and she treats her staff just as bad. I feel bad for the new parents that don't know what they're getting into, fair warning to everyone considering Creative Kids, you better be in for life because once you tell the owner/director you're leaving, she boots you out that week.