Both my boys went through Creative Co-Op preschools 3 and 4/JK program and loved it! I liked being…read moreable to volunteer in the classroom and go to all the fun field trips. The teachers are amazing and I felt so much comfort leaving my kids in their hands every day. I couldn't recommend this preschool enough, we will miss it.

I absolutely love this pre-school. My children have grown so much both academically and socially…read more The sense of community and family involvement is top notch. The teachers are amazing and their love for the students is unmatched! I can not speak highly enough of our experience here.

My 4-year-old son attended Morgan's Early Learning Center for almost 3 years and it's always been a…read morepositive experience. Recently, I made the unfortunate decision at the start of the 2019-2020 preschool year to try out Stepanski Early Childhood Center across the street. I cannot tell you what a huge mistake I made by doing that. I qualified for the Oakland County's GSRP state-funded program based out of Stepanski, so free tuition. At Morgan's full tuition was paid. Like the other reviewer mentioned, sometimes you get exactly what you pay for when it's free or low-cost. (If you're interested in seeing photos of what can happen there, feel free to shoot me a private message. Posted my photos to Google believe they were flagged + my review was taken down.) Why the switch? Over the summer of 2019 Morgan's informed parents they were being bought out by another company. The timing was 'ideal' to try a new center. We all know how some corporate takeovers go...potential policy changes, staff turnover, and suchlike. My son was also set to transition into the preschool-level classroom there at the start of Fall 2019 *and* there was potential to save money at Stepanski. Everyone can stand to save a little more money, right? Well, not at the physical expense of your child. Don't do it. Don't do it. Don't do it. And no, I did not just stutter. ESPECIALLY if you have court / judgment-issued custody parameters that are not cut + dried (if you're divorcing, factor this in BIG TIME) and the potential of court officials who think your concerns do not hold water and your ex trapped you by design. 2 months of negative experiences at Stepanski will be ignored + trump nearly 3 years positive experience at Morgan's (or another center of your choosing). It makes no sense to me, but BE WARNED if you're in a similar situation. Let my mistake be your lesson. If you're the type of parent to freely invest in your child and are not a if-it's-free-it's-for-me individual, make that investment at Morgan's. The location on Hatchery Rd + Airport Rd should be on you daycare / child care center research list if you live in Waterford Township or nearby in Clarkston, Michigan. I have never felt that my son was in danger at Morgan's (and I am *always* on high-alert). You always get a heads up phone call if something has happened that they think you should know about or seems off (not some surprise on a piece of paper and on your kids' person at the end of the day). If you are running extra late, haven't called, and your child has not shown up by 10AM, they will reach out to you (gotta love a sincere welfare check). They also don't default to lazy app messaging use. But if one were used, I am sure Morgan's would be sensitive to how they should use them + triage the messaging accordingly. Staff make an effort to connect + know your name. I don't know if they are trained to say, "Hello!" or "Have a great day!" when passing parents in the hallway or upon leaving as a condition of employment, but it's always a bright and cheery scene 95% of the time. AMENITIES: They have a large outdoor play space that is sectioned off for younger kids and older kids with plenty of space to roam, summer Splash Days, book fundraisers, pizza day, holiday party days, IdentiKid events + picture day. The classrooms are spacious, clean, and well-stocked with toys and educational items. You often see staff actively cleaning, too. But daycare is daycare and germs are germs - it's part of the territory. They "make" you store nap items in giant Ziplocs. Not like the Bad Place across the street that must throw them in a heap and hand them back to you loose at some point down the road. Morgan's allows you to customize scheduling within reason or availability: 1/2 days, p/t + f/t weeks. One area where Morgan's can use some work: their marketing. The 2000's-looking website and Facebook activity could use an upgrade and focused content creation plan (here's looking at you Corporate Takeover Company). One thing I don't think they are doing a good job at is letting everyone know how good they are + how much they offer. Maybe move onto Instagram, too (I know that I am barely on FB anymore). Being more active with posting holiday 'we're open / closed' notice updates and text or email reminders for events. I once showed up when they were legit closed. I recently asked about the type of "curriculum" they use (not that it's a bad one, my kid learned A LOT there), but knowing that a structured one is available is a sure vote of confidence for a prospective parent. Be advised that there are chunky late fees if you don't pay your tuition by [every] Weds (even if you get paid on Thursday or Friday that same week), so plan accordingly. Also, timely pickups are incentivized by a $4 per minute late pickup fee. Understandable, people want to go the 'H' home and the company needs to offset O/T. Sadly, I will not see my son graduate from Morgan's, but you sure can if you enroll your kid.

Our son has been through the whole center at Morgan's and he is a great student at school because…read moreof the path the daycare set for him. Their curriculums for all ages and levels is outstanding and the care both of my children get is more than any mom could want. We love Morgan's Early Learning Center and recommend them to all families!

My child and I participated in the mommy and me program for several weeks... a great way to get…read morefamiliar with the school and staff before enrolling int their school. It was a fun experience and we decided to enroll for the school year. I absolutely love this school on so many levels. The staff are incredible. Waldorf is new to me but love the community and imagination based style of play, learning and life. They have so many traditions and events throughout the year that are magical. Nature based and a dim calm environment. The have a unique rhthym of the day that you won't find at just any school. They play outside, feed chickens, sing, open play, snack, story time, art, and so much more. I am looking forward to being part of the Acorn family for the next few years!

We found Acorn KinderHouse through the Ducks & Ducklings program. What I love most is it feels like…read morehome away from home. I love that the children have a rhythm and know what to expect each day. They get to take morning walks in nature, learn fun songs, feed chickens (and now pet the bunnies), learn how to chop vegetables, bake bread, learn finger crafts, molding beeswax, wet on wet painting, and everything about is natural. Lots of wooden toys to play with indoors & they get to wear cozy slippers, just like at home! The teachers are so comforting to the children when they need a little bit of love. My son needed that. I recommend you try their summer camps or ducklings classes.

Choosing the right preschool for your family can be overwhelming, and a very personal preference…read more If you are looking for a small community feel, Mayfair is a great preschool option. It is a co-operative, so every family is a member of the school and has a vote on how the preschool operates, and well as the opportunity to attend their child's class as a volunteer! The families who look for cooperative preschool want to give their time and efforts to create a close knit school environment. Our children loved their time at Mayfair, and I was really happy with the sweet family-like environment. The parent board made decisions that were in the best interest of both families and school. The teacher was top notch, she really cares about child development and the kids adore her!

Mayfair Co-op Preschool has been a wonderful experience for my kids. The teacher and assistant…read moreteacher are so kind, engaging, and supportive of different learning styles. The classroom and learning environment is set up for all kids to feel comfortable, loved, make great friends, and learn at an age appropriate pace. I love that parents get to participate in the classroom and communication between parents and the school is very open so i knew what was going on day to day. I feel like my kids have been set up for success in kindergarten because they went to Mayfair. I would absolutely recommend this preschool to anyone.

As an elementary school teacher, and a former childcare provider, I am quite particular in what I…read morelook for when it comes to the care and education of my children. From the moment we found Paradigm Care & Enrichment Center, I knew it was the place I wanted for my son, Grayson! He started attending Paradigm when he was just one year old, and I was blown away by the care and communication that I received from all of the staff. The teachers at Paradigm go above and beyond to make you, and especially your children, feel happy, healthy, and safe! People often marvel at, "how much my 3-year-old knows" or "how polite he is". While my husband and I work hard to ensure he STAYS that way, we know if our hearts that the teachers and staff at Paradigm are a HUGE part of why he IS that way! I cannot more highly recommend this child care center. My son loves it so much, he wakes up on the weekends asking if he can, "go to school"!

I have three children and all three have now gone here. Everything is well organized, clear…read morecommunications and clean facilities. The teachers, directors etc are great and my children all improved with their behavior, speech and social skills considerably after attending this school. It's highly recommended by me!!

This is an awesome school where the administration and teachers genuinely care about both learning…read moreand the children as individuals. The classrooms are clean, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed to help children feel comfortable and excited about school. The teachers are creative and intentional in the way they teach, using innovative activities that help children build confidence and develop new skills. I've seen firsthand how clear instruction, patience, and consistency have helped my child grow and truly enjoy learning. The school also does a wonderful job bridging home and school, making families feel respected, included, and supported. You can feel the care, dedication, and commitment to quality education throughout the entire school.

This the worst school to take your kids to because the lady in the front all she does is complain…read moreall the time about you and your child like "why does he always poop everyday? He doesn't know to hold it in and etc." Lady he's 6 weeks old you expect him to knows how to yet. Pathetic! Had the nerve to call my baby worthless! Ridiculous! She so delusional! She's also a 2 face! I think She needs to go to a doctor to see if anything wrong with her or not.

This school is a gem right in the heart of Birmingham. That said, students come from many local…read morecities as it seems to draw many wonderful families looking for a safe and nurturing environment. They accept kids starting at 18 months (don't have to be potty trained) and you can create your own schedule from Monday - Friday. We are sending both of our children there this year. We have noticed HUGE strides in our children's learning and social skills. They do crafts (even the Tots class with kids from 18 - 2.5 years), read books, sing songs and teach lessons of sharing and tolerance. Our son started last year in the 3's program and it was so heart warming to watch him grow and play with his friends. His language improved and we got so many crafts to keep. Our daughter is now in the Tots program and only 2 months in, her vocabulary went from 20 or so words to now stringing together phrases and she pretty much repeats any word she hears. She was also really shy and now is very outgoing and loves playing with other kids. The teachers and school director are like family to us. They are really comforting and understanding and it is so evident that they love what they do! Other things that I believe set St. James apart: they disinfect all classrooms every (yes, every!) day, they have a very strict locked door policy and ID anyone that is not the usual pick up person (I've seen it for myself when a dad was picking up his son and a teacher didn't know him). They do work sheets and it is very focused on education / learning. All of the teachers there are required to do so many hours of training each year too. Again, you can do as many or as little days a week you want and mornings or extend the day to 2:00, they do lots of crafts, they have a balanced amount of activities and field trips and the other parents and kids are just wonderful. I've met so many great moms and feel so happy every time I am there. We looked at other schools and have friends at other schools and truly, St. James far exceeds anything we could have asked for. Check out the school! You can call Shar Wickens, the director, directly and set up a personal visit when convenient for you.

From the owner: St. James Preschool is a child-centered, enrichment-orientated program featuring a low student to…read moreteacher ratio. Licensed by the State of Michigan, the program is designed to give children flexibility to grow mentally, socially, and physically while being nurtured in a loving and supportive Christian environment. Children from 18 months to 6 years are offered small group, age appropriate programs Monday through Friday. Curbside pick-up and drop-off is available. We welcome children of all faiths, cultures, abilities, and backgrounds.

We are in our third year here and love our school! The staff and administrators are wonderful and…read moreso caring. My child has ADHD and has struggled with learning to read and I've had very positive experiences with all of her teachers along with help she gets daily from a reading interventionist. There's so much focus on community and I love that. My younger kids ask almost every day when they get to go to the school like their big sister. There are so many ways to be involved and I love the diversity of the families we get to be involved with.

Run away from this place…read more Their teacher, in the Beech room, physically assaulted my 5 year old son by digging her nails into the inside of his wrist and yanking him to the floor forcefully. My son also shared that this teacher always digs her nails into him hard when she grabs him. I told administrators, the principal, and superintendent they wanted to cover it up. Black parents please beware before sending your child here. Other Black parents have told me that their children were called the "n" word and nothing was done by the staff or superintendent. This school is violent and the children are left screaming and yelling at eachother with no adult intervention. The staff is rude and quite unprofessional. There are suppose to be peace meetings, but there is no peace when there are 5,6,7,8 year olds in one classroom with one teacher and the 8 year olds are grabbing the 5 year olds to yell at them in the corner while teachers sit by and watch. This is not montessori. This is chaos. The 5 year olds are left crying while the teacher barely pays attention to rest of class because they are so overwhelmed. This is a violent place. My childs life will never be the same because of this place.

We are elated to have Miss Jay as our son's teacher. We feel that we are blessed to have found such…read morea wonderful alternative to the average "daycare" setting! Affordable Montessori!!! An Experienced private teacher is tutoring our son throughout the day from the alphabet and math, the human anatomy, planting and spelling.... - how many 3. 5 year olds are learning phonics and drawing their letters at their "daycares" at that age? The answer is not one of the "best "that we have chosen in our area. Our son feels so accomplished at the end of each day and we feel proud!!!

From the owner: Serving children between the ages 1 1/2 to Kindergarten. Montessori is a philosophy and method of…read moreeducation which develops potential by utilizing specially trained teachers and special materialsToddler, Preschool and Kindergarten programs Complete Montessori Curriculum Small class sizes ensures excellent development Full day/Half day Programs with before and after daycare Yoga and cooking part of the curriculum Mixed aged classroom for the right head start Sibling discount offered

Two of my kids have attended Franklin Academy and we have only had positive experiences! The…read moredirector and teachers are amazing and we have been super happy with the extra COVID protocols this school year. My daughters looked forward to going to school each day and were super prepared for kindergarten. In addition to their curriculum they offer daily enrichments such as yoga, gymnastics, art, science, Spanish, and tennis. They are affiliated with Franklin Athletic Club and therefore get some of the perks of using their instructors or facilities for enrichments.

Our daughter has been at Franklin for almost 2 school years now and we have nothing but great…read morethings to say. The staff has been wonderful and she loves going to school! This makes it so much easier on the parents! They are always working on something fun and active with the children and you can feel how much they care about their students from the second you drop them off, throughout the day receiving fun photos, to their little smiling, proud faces when you pick them up. Miss Lori, the director couldn't be a better person for this role and has made our experience so much more enjoyable than we could have imagined. They also picked up on our daughter being a bit advanced and bored in her classroom and moved her up to make sure she was receiving what she needed. Our daughter has very much thrived from this experience. We couldn't thank Franklin more!