TMS is an incredible school with an incredible staff who truly cares about the growth and…read moredevelopment of every child as an individual. We are so grateful to have found TMS for our children and to be welcomed into the TMS community.

We appreciated the teachers and the overall nurturing environment. However, we were concerned about…read morerecent changes in the curriculum. A book about gender identity was read to our 3-year-old, which we feel is not age-appropriate and not in line with what we expect from a Montessori approach. We believe these types of topics should be introduced thoughtfully and at a more developmentally suitable age.

This is a little-known GEM. Two of my three boys went here (the third is still too young). The…read moreteachers are so caring and are experts at working with preschoolers. They plan wonderful daily activities as well as fun special events. The prices are super low, especially for the quality of education my children received. The student to teacher ratio is low, and each child receives individual instruction daily. Both my boys left there already reading well before kindergarten, and they cherish their memories of their preschool years.

My child has attended KCDS for a year now (middle school) and we are thrilled! Personalized…read morelearning, caring teachers, safe environment, leadership opportunities and cross age learning all make KCDS a wonderful school. They have preschool through 8th grade and are welcoming to all students including LGBTQ, new students transferring at any grade, various cultures, etc. Highly recommend KCDS!

This school is simply amazing. Our son just started kindergarten there and it's impressive to see…read morehow he is learning. He loves his teachers and we love them for everything that they are doing. He has Spanish 4x a week, Gym 3x a week, Computers/Tech, Library, and Art. It's a STEM school that truly teaches critical thinking at every level. They also teach to the level of each child....something that most public schools cannot do. We are always greeted with a smile and staff in the school knows our child's name. They have morning care and aftercare available on the premise if you need it.

Preschool programming here is great. They cover a variety of topics to engage students and have…read morethem learning in a fun way! Shelby Thomas

Worst daycare I've ever worked at. The teachers were nice and all loved the kids, although it was…read morehard to be happy at work with the way management treated us. I left in Dec 2022.

3/22/2021: DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!!! They forgot a child on the bus, did not check the bus,…read morethen drove all the way over to the south side of kalamazoo to park the bus. My friends child gets off the bus alone and is found walking on E Main street alone. This school lied to the mother telling her they watched her child get off the bus and go into the school which was a LIE! THIS SCHOOL AND ITS STAFF NEED TO BE BLACK LISTED. NOT OKAY! The child is okay. https://wwmt.com/news/local/woman-finds-4-year-old-boy-after-he-wanders-away-from-kalamazoo-daycare-center 3/24/2021: Update: A very very similar incident happened back in 2018 at this same preschool and they failed to report it to the state. Please check the links I have shared with this post for the articles. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10208799034571085&id=1769845332&sfnsn=mo

From the owner: It's important to set up your child with the right tools they need to develop properly during early…read morechildhood. Pre-K International is here to help. Our local preschool and early childhood center creates a supportive, multicultural environment with a child-centered curriculum and year-round programs for families in and around Kalamazoo, MI. We'll help your child foster their creativity, learn how to solve problems and get ready for their transition to school.

The classes were never available. I would sign in at 6:50 to secure a spot and they were already…read moregone. Always. Maple didn't have this issue but the drive was further.

The YMCA at Portage is a great place to work out and meet new friends. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful and do a great job of keeping the place clean. The Y has lots of group exercise classes ranging from Yoga to BodyCombat, and so far all the classes I've taken were taught by great instructors. Whether it's pickle ball, tennis, basketball, weight training, cardio exercises or swimming in the 25-yard pool, the Portage Y really shines. It is very affordable, and if finances are an issue, the Y offers lots of financial assistance.