Our son has been going to Alpine Montessori for the last 3 years. Staff are outstanding, they go…read moreout of their way to make the kids feel special. This is a very well run and structured daycare, and includes a kindergarten program. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided, healthy meals. BL

From the owner: We offer a Montessori preschool program within our fulltime /year round daycare program. Some…read morecentres offer a preschool only program 8:30-11:30 and a private Kindergarten program by Alberta Education. ( Sept-June) Our centres offers year round care to Infants, toddlers, 3-5 years, Kindergarten, Before & Afterschool Care.

Green Door Preschool gets an "A" in my books. Teachers are great. Play time in the the gym is…read morefantastic. Our two boys loved it, as did many of my friend and family's children. Miss Debbie keep up the great work. If Green Door in Willow Park is not convenient try Green Door Midnapore. One more thing, the Santa Clause they hire is outstanding, all the children think he is the real thing.

My daughter and I loved Green Door! Awesome teachers and a great environment for the kids! Would…read more(and do) recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing preschool!

I am amazed by this location. The director is a pleasure to work with, very easy and very…read moreaccommodating. All caregivers are very attentive to each child, it is fun to watch them on webcam, they do ton of interesting activities, have proper routine and well taken care of while we are at work. My mind is at ease when my child is at this location. All staff members are fantastic and always welcome you, they fill each child with love and kids are growing up confident there. This facility is brand new and super clean, simply the best daycare option for us in Calgary! Highly recommend.

Very pleased as parents that our son learned alot and thanks to Mrs.M and Mrs. Angie for making big…read moredifference to educate the kids in highest level ...wishing for continuous progress and thank you so much for all the efforts..... The solis family 2012

This Montessori program is rock solid! My daughter has been attending since she was over 2 1/2…read moreyears old and we couldn't be happier. Our older children attended an AMI accredited private Montessori program and we can honestly say that Kidsmart is superior in many ways! If you are planning the private school route for elementary, your child might be required to write the Bracken Assessment. Mrs. M thoroughly prepares each child with the tools and knowledge to ace this assessment. My daughter is well ahead of where she needs to be and was accepted into a high ranking private school (with a huge waiting list) for September 2016 all because she scored in the advanced range on the Bracken Assessment. We owe it all to Mrs. M and her fantastic assistant Ms. Angie. If you would like your child to be reading by the time they finish pre-school and to have important critical thinking skills and so much more, you must consider Mrs. M's program.

This is excellent child care. My son loves to go there. Trips to the library, a splash day in the…read morepark, creative activities and caring staff, it's a big hit with the kids! I wish you success and expansion.

From the owner: Full Day/Half day preschool Located in Brentwoodread more

Great gym facility for sporting events like Basketball and Volleyball. I've played at this gym in…read moreour volleyball league and it has great high ceilings and nice floors. They also use this facility for Basketball training camps, tryouts and regular seasonal games. Holds a lot of players and can hold multiple events at the same time because of the size. A great set of bleachers for friends and parents to watch and has a large parking lot which makes it easy to drop off or stay and watch. Located at the Curry Barracks, which is under extensive renovations on the entire grounds area. New roads and buildings in the area so it's a bit confusing to locate if it's your first time.

From the owner: Private Catholic School…read more Kindergarten to Grade 12

My two daughters have attended this daycare & preschool for just over a year now, The NEW DIRECTOR…read moreis awesome! My kids & I are greeted each morning with a genuine welcome and breakfast which is a relief as I'm always rushed to get to work. When I arrive to pick them up, I am personally told how they were through the day, something special they enjoyed doing , even if it was how much they loved their lunch.(Salmon rice pilaf & pancake Friday's are their favourites ! ) My toddlers face is always freshly washed & a fresh diaper change for the drive home. My older daughter is always excited to show & tell me about new Montessori activities, and seems to be learning way more than her cousins of same age. Thank you ladies for the wonderful care you provide. Can't wait for her to start kindergarten with you in Sept to give me one more year of assurance that I am leaving them in safe hands before starting Elementary.

From the owner: We offer a Montessori preschool program within our fulltime /year round daycare program. Some…read morecentres offer a preschool only program 8:30-11:30 and a private Kindergarten program by Alberta Education. ( Sept-June) Our centres offers year round care to Infants, toddlers, 3-5 years, Kindergarten, Before & Afterschool Care.

Don't send your kids here!…read more this is coming from someone who used to work for them, but the amount of stuff that got swept under the rug and were left a secret to parents was horrible. I worked there for under half a year, and had to make calls to CPS against the orders of my managers and directors, because they didn't want to lose customers. There are a lot of teachers that are incredible and good at their jobs, but there are some who are protected and given many opportunities to continue their abuse in children. Some would refuse to change diapers if a baby cried too much, or if they weren't feeling like it. or would withhold food to specific kids if they weren't feeling not listening. Also many of the teachers didn't respect dietary restrictions. the work environment is disgusting, most of the toys never got cleaned. staff and kids are always sick, as well as the kitchens are filled with mouse poop and mold. Let along the staff treatment, don't work here, you're lucky if you can get a day off. you quite literally have to be hospitalized before they consider it, let along give you a day.

I am concerned about the messaging to parents, following the 80% increased meal fees, that if…read moreparents were to go to the media regarding this, their child would be at risk of losing their spot in the daycare. The powers that be are completely within their rights to raise prices as they see fit, but to threaten parents in this manner is unconscionable. It is particularly disturbing as they are in the business of child care. I don't personally have a child in this daycare, but would not consider this particular organization due to this recent practice. It is unprofessional and certainly does not do anything to foster relationships between current and prospective families.

I just edited this post: I have been wanting to write this review for a while. So I was interested…read morein having my child attend this child care facility but decided to hold off until I felt confident in leaving my child in their care. So I live close to a local park where "Kido Care" staff take the children to play. I, as well, take my child to the same local park and thought this is a perfect opportunity to see how the staff treat the children. So I've been observing the interaction between staff and kids for over a year. And I've come to the conclusion I would never put my child in this facility for the following reasons. 1. Every time I'm at the park which is daily or every other day (during the warmer months), I've observed some of the staff on their cell phones not watching kids, and generally they huddle around this one bench that is circular, chatting to each other versus watching the kids. 2. There about 4 women who I SEE THAT ACTUALLY DO THEIR JOB, a couple of older ladies in their 40's and 2 younger women in their 20's. They will stand at the various monkey bars ensuring kids are being safe and dealing with behaviours. However, I can see them getting overwhelmed because they're not getting the assistance from their coworkers who are chatting to each other. The other day the two older ladies were managing all the children while 4 other staff sat on their butts chatting. Last week I saw 5 Kido Care kids on the merry-go-round, the rough-housing began, four children flew off the merry-go-round, while one child continually turned the merry-go-round. Kids were crying, yelling and screaming , and of course the staff were talking to each other not watching the children. It took two of us parents to notify the staff about the "potential ," of someone getting hurt, however kids were all ready hurt, screaming, yelling, before the staff attended to them. Most of the parents at the park talk about "kiddo care," in a very negative way, and we all have the same complaint about the staff not watching the children at the park. Most of us try to avoid going to the park when Kido care kids and staff are there because we know it will be a zoo. It's usually, us parents that have to talk to the kido care kids/staff about behaviours/sharing rough housing etc. because the staff are too busy talking to each other or on their phones. I have many more examples of kids crying/screaming, getting hurt at the playground with Kido care but these are just a few examples. If I was parent with my child in this facility I would consider taking your child somewhere else because if they're like this in public what are they like taking care of your child when they're actually at Kido care facilities? I gave one star for the 4 ladies that actually do their job. The rest should be let go. My advice to this company is. No cell phone use at the park unless it's an emergency. Each staff member should have a designated area at the playground so they can observe the children playing to deal with behaviours and safety issues. Until they make these changes many parents at the park would not consider your company as a place to have our children. I've also observed parents going to the park to pick up the children and it's funny to watch the behaviour of the staff change when they see a parent coming, the phones mysteriously go away, They stop talking to each other; of course they don't want you to see what they're actually doing. As parents we're trusting childcare providers to "watch," our children not gossip with your co-workers. before you think of putting your child in this facility, just go to the local park and watch the staff for yourself, then you'll see firsthand how some of the staff are using the park as a social gathering for themselves versus watching your children . Go between 1-3pm to 13 ave and 1st SW the park across from Starbucks and see for yourself.

We have been with Kido Care since 2013 when it opened. Both of our children have attended or are…read moreattending Kido Care. The care and thoughtfulness of the teachers has been outstanding. The programming has been wonderful and we have always felt the care they've received to be fantastic. Throughout our 5.5 years at Kido Care, our children have learned so much; they are well prepared for elementary school, are articulate, have made lifelong friends, and love their teachers. We have never had an issue with the care and attention they receive, nor have we had any concerns with supervision at the playground. The children go to the playground to let off steam so they can focus on learning. They will make mistakes, some might be too rough at times, but this is a critical part of growing and learning. There have been positive staffing and management changes in the last few months. While we have always held the program in high regard, the changes are refreshing and I have and will continue to recommend Kido Care to family, friends, and colleagues.