Stepping Stones is an excellent school. I find Montessori schools refreshing among the choices…read moretoday. I enrolled my son here at 18 months old when he joined the toddler casa. He is currently a second year in the primary class. He has thrived in this atmosphere and without question stands out from his non Montessori peers. Stepping Stones is a private entity with reasonable tuition rates. I love the fact the lead guides have been there for a long time and are really invested in the welfare (saftey and development) of the students. There is a focus on the environment/nature, foreign language (Spanish), music, art and Yoga. This place is pretty impressive. Many parents send their children to traditional day cares where they learn little. You just have to observe to believe that the Montessori method works. I come from a traditional schooling approach and am amazed by this school, faculty, instruction and the resulting kids.

Colleen Carlson is a wonderful head of school! An amazing school with a staff full of caring, smart…read moreand exemplarily people!

We're half way through our second year at this wonderful school, and will be sad to have to leave…read morefor kindergarten. I watched my clingy, anxious child blossom into a confident and engaged kid ready for whatever comes next, and I know that was due in part to the compassionate work of this dedicated team. Their energy and creativity are boundless. They do great work with academics, and I believe my child is well on the way to being prepared for kindergarten already. Their work on executive function is important too, though, and that's where my child really benefited. He's naturally bright (well, we think so), but he is also gaining the skills to let that brightness shine through in a structured classroom setting. Go ahead and visit other preschools, but come here when you're ready to fall in love with the best group of early childhood educators in town. Ask any of the local kindergarten teachers, and they'll tell you -- Sunshine House kids show up ready to rock and roll. LOVE THESE LADIES!!

Sunshine House preschool is as good as it gets. Caring teachers that stimulate a child's…read morecreativity while encouraging learning in a play environment. Sunshine house has been in Lansing for more then 30 years.......what more can I say.

My child has been attending OSA for almost 3 years. We've never been happier! I have tried an in…read morehom center and was not impressed. The staff at OSA has been so helpful for us and has treated my child like they were their own. They had a huge part in our success with potty training, language development, and general sociaization. Their preschool program is also excellent. In only a few weeks into the year and my child had learned his colors, shapes, and letter sounds. I would highly reccomend them!

We used tutor time for one summer. The Classroom staff were stellar, but this year, I called in…read moreFebruary to reserve our summer spot, and was assured I would be contacted soon. I was not. I emailed every week for the months of February and March to no avail, and Called at the end of March, and eventually scheduled a tour through their call center, only to suddenly get an email that they are full at the beginning of APRIL. I am now in a lurch as every interaction had been positive that I was likely to get care through them, and now I must search WAY later in the year that I wanted to. I am highly disappointed in the centers management and the staff at the call center who didn't bother to say there were no openings before scheduling a tour. This is unacceptable communication from someone who had been loyally advocating for their center.

From the owner: We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School…read moreReadiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Both of my kids went through AppleTree East Lansing, and it was the best decision we made…read more Throughout the past five years the teachers have been truly phenomenal, they care deeply and create a warm, safe place where kids thrive. I always felt complete trust knowing my children were genuinely loved and supported. They have also been incredibly accommodating of my daughter's food allergies, which gave us so much peace of mind. If you want a preschool/daycare that feels like family, choose AppleTree.

The leadership in this institution is poor. My child was devastated that their favorite teacher…read morestopped coming in. I later found out that they were fired. I am disappointed by the leadership not seeing the impact of their diverse and inclusive staff. I won't be recommending this place, but give cheers to those who have to deal with the daily discrimination.

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

Both of my sons have attended SCDC. This is a high-quality child development center. The teachers…read moreand staff are amazing! I have learned a lot about child development from the teachers. I strongly recommend SCDC with the caveat that the wait list tends to be quite long.

The 2s room at PCP is excellent. The teachers are wonderful. They're patient, loving, creative…read moreand fun. We had an excellent experience and highly recommend the program.

People's Church Preschool offers a comfortable, nurturing, child-centered environment in which…read morechildren can learn, explore, play, and build relationships. As a parent, I feel such a sense of peace when dropping my daughter off and a sense of excitement about picking her up and learning about her experience for the day. The emphasis on nature, communication with parents, kid friendly outings, and education through play is unique and valuable. I would highly recommend this program.

Our kiddos have been attending Gilden Woods Okemos for years and we all (parents and kiddos) love…read moreit! The structure and play balance is ideal, and the learning involved for the kids from infancy through pre-K is age appropriate and children-centered. Our kids have always felt safe, and have made beautiful friendships with their peers at Gilden Woods. The staff are competent, kind, and supportive- it's evident that they really care about the kids and making school a place they want to be.

Our daughter has been attending Gilden Woods since she was 3 months old. After over 3 years, my…read morehusband and I still believe it was the best choice we could have made for her regarding her care and education. The staff is wonderful! We are always so surprised by how much she is learning every day and are grateful for the individual care and attention she receives. The cherry on top is that the center is open at 6am for those of us who need to get our day started early.