I love West Side preschool! I kept noticing the other families in our music classes carrying their…read moredarling triceratops tote bags and started chatting about their experiences and took a tour ( this is my fourth year with them, and I am so pleased). The teachers are so wonderful - I can personally vouch for the magic of Mrs. Anderson, Campbell, Parkman, McElroy and Blankenship. The co- op has existed for 50+ years and I periodically meet grown-ups around town who light up at the mention of it and say "I went there!" with a big grin. The curriculum is play based and rich in fun and foundational tactile experiences, they have a lovely outdoor play area in a protected courtyard, music time each class and they do wonderfully unusual but age appropriate projects with the kids ( making root beer from scratch, carpentry, a take apart day where kids get a chance to disassemble things like keyboards and toasters). The preschool shares a facility with West Side Church and warmly welcomes families to join in other church sponsored activities but save for the "thank you words before snack" (grace) the classes are completely secular and a very comfortable for families of any belief.

My son went to West Side Preschool for 2 years and he loved going there. I was really happy to…read morefind a co-operative preschool that allowed our family (parents/grandparents) to be helpers in the classroom. It was a great way to see how the classes were run and what they did during their time there. All the teachers are so loving, and my son was more than prepared to start Kindergarten. Plus since it's a co-op the cost was very affordable! Highly recommend!

With public school only providing 2 days a week of in class teaching our child was suffering…read moreeducationally, tremendously. Eclipse tutoring filled the gap. He now has 5 days a week of schooling and will be well prepared for his future. Prices are reasonable and the tutors are total pro's.

Eclipse did a great job matching our tutoring needs to a tutor, and has worked well through the…read morechallenges of remote learning.

The teachers are amazing & always treat my baby with nothing but love! Plus, Michelle & Angel are…read moreamazing! They always work with me with anything I may need.

Samantha who is the Director of this center is just amazing! She works non-stop. I always see her…read moreworking on a project, actively participating in the classrooms etc. Our very first time we showed up without an appointment accidentally and she immediately took us inside and showed us all the classrooms. The kids were playing freely which is a good sign! The pre-k class was having some learning time with the teacher reading to them. The preschool class was having free play and the kids were independently playing. My biggest fear is how my kid will be treated but her teacher Ms. Nichole has been so kind to her. She disciplines her in a very non-threatening way and always with kindness. My daughter is slowly becoming more independent and will be ready for kindergarten next year. It is a bit of a drive but I would rather drive out to North Richland where I know my child is safe and sound.

My son loves attending here! Their pre-k program is so academic and fun....he's going to be head…read moreof his class in kindergarten. The price is also so reasonable compared to other places we looked and we love the values and morals they teach along with their curriculum! If I went back to work full time I would for sure send my other kids there. The babies and toddler classes are always so peaceful and they keep them busy going for walks, singing and have a steady routine and scheduled events! Thanks Small World!

I drop my sister's children off here occasionally. However, I won't be doing it anymore. I refuse…read moreto have anything to do with this sham of a business. If my sister keeps her kiddos here that's up to her. But this aunt won't be dropping anyone off anymore. Too many red flags. The classrooms are filthy, staff are rude, and management seems to just sit in their office all day. I've heard teachers radioing for help (back-up in the classroom) only to walk by the office 10 minutes later and see no rush or no movement to help the teachers. No wonder staff turnover is so high! Most of the staff who work at this facility have little to no educational accreditation. YIKES.

We couldn't be happier with this daycare. From day one, the teachers have been incredibly warm,…read morewelcoming, and attentive. My children truly love it here--they wake up excited to go and can't wait to play with the friends they've made. It's such a relief as a parent to know your kids are happy, cared for, and thriving in a positive environment. I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, loving, and fun place for their children.

(This review is based on their customer service) This…read morechildcare location was closest to my office at the time, and highly sought after with parents and fellow co-workers. It was full when I was looking for an opening for my daughter's age group, so they asked me if I was interested in being on their waiting list. I agreed and enrolled my daughter in a childcare location closest to the hospital. When an opening did come, my daughter was becoming acclimated to her classmates and teacher so I declined at the time but they had offered to keep her on the waiting list for the next opening just in case. I thought that was so generous! Please do visit this place and see if they fit your child's needs and wants for a classroom while you work.

The absolute best daycare/preschool. We loved everyone that worked there and never worried about…read moreour girl while she was there. Wish we had found them sooner because they are truly the best.

I am a working mom. It's not easy leaving my kids in someone else's care. I need to be confident…read morethat my babies will be safe and loved while I am away! My kid loves Sweet Pea Academy. She is 4 and this is her 2nd year. She knows colors, shapes, and can count past 10. She brings home her projects and tells me what she learned. She loves it when the "stretching girls" come and teach the class how to stretch and exercise. She loves her teachers. She feels safe. She takes about a 90 minute nap every day. Every kid has a cubby to put their coat and backpack. They have outside play everyday (except during extreme temperatures.) They celebrate holidays and the kids birthdays. It's an energetic and fun environment! The staff has been very good in communicating issues that arise. They will call me if my kid is sick or if they have a concern. They notify via email regarding any contagious bugs going around in the daycare. And they also notify parents of changes in staff. The staff has been kind, warm and gracious. I feel that they truly care and love my kid! Children must be potty trained to attend. Staff do not regularly assist in bathroom. I have had other experiences in this community and lemme tell ya, this place is one of the best. I value Sweet Pea Academy. I would recommend their service!

I've been taking my daughter to CUPID since she was six months old. They have been very careful…read moreand sensitive towards my daughter's allergies (peanuts, eggs, fish). My daughter loves this place and I have them to thank for potty training my daughter when I'm held at work trying to provide and house and home for us. If you must work and you need a dependable, loving, caring atmosphere in which your child will learn good manners, how to eat correctly, learn to enjoy reading, singing, dancing and how to share, this is the place to take them.

I am not a customer, but an employee of this place, I just started a few months ago as a lead…read moreteacher. I came right in the middle of changes, new Director, a lot of new staff, new policies, new equipment. I have been working in Childcare for almost a decade, and seen my share of great and horrible places. The horror stories I could tell you. But here the new director is working hard to make this the best daycare in the Tri-Cities. She is making positive changes, bringing in skilled and passionate staff, and making hard decisions. I see we still have a ways to go, but if I had to send my kids to daycare this would be it. You can drop your kids off here knowing they will be safe and loved, learn and play, explore and be creative. I'm proud to work here.

We've really enjoyed taking our daughter to Leah's! Leah has a gift for working with small…read morechildren. She does a great job with routine, teaching kids how to be independent (potty training, pouring water out of a small pitcher at snack time), and incorporating play in all of their learning. She is awesome about planning ahead and communicating with parents.