This school is truly a gem. The teachers are consistent, and their care and empowerment of both the…read morestudents and families is unmatched. We attended with two children over 2 years before relocating across the country and feel immensely grateful for the time we had at MAOWO. Our children are more than ready for the next year of school thanks to the institution provided. The teachers make a special effort to live out the care, social and emotional needs of children as well. We will have memories to last years from our experience and recommend this school to anyone in the west Omaha area looking for the right school.

I have sent my 4 kids to 3 different Montessori schools over the last 11 years. Our first…read moreexperience (with a different Montessori school) was incredible but that school was bought out and the family first community and vibe quickly dissipated. After that, we were lucky enough to come across Montessori Academy of West Omaha. First and foremost, I have always felt as though each individual family is treated not only as family (as cliche as that sounds,) but the school understands each family's unique wants and needs. I am a teacher and wanted my kids home with me over the summer months, this is one of the only Montessori schools in Omaha that not only allows that, but encourages it because "what's best for your family is best for us!" even though that translates to a loss in tuition for the school. I have never once thought of Montessori Academy of West Omaha as a school that only sees my kids as a tuition bill, which I cannot say the same for the other school we attended. This school truly embodies the Montessori philosophy of "follow the child." Our daughter looks forward to school, her friends, and being challenged where she is at individually. The small class sizes at Montessori Academy of West Omaha allow for my daughter to receive direct, specialized instruction. We all know kids are not the same, not all kids are interested in the same things, this school has proven they can nurture each child in growing academically, socially, and emotionally. With my experience in Montessori for the past 10 years, trust me when I say, you will NOT be disappointed in sending your child(ren) to this one-of-a-kind preschool.

We have been going to West Dodge KinderCare for almost a year, since our son was 6 months old. The…read morecenter director Paige is very responsive and always happy to help whenever there is a concern. I feel as though my questions and concerns are answered in a timely manner & teachers are very receptive to feedback. There is an app that we are able to be notified about class activities, food/drink & nap schedules that teachers post in, they are also great about posting photo updates of my child. I value the thoughtfulness and care that is provided to my child, all teachers are eager to give an update and tell stories of how my son is doing. I can tell they care for him like family. I would highly recommend West Dodge KinderCare to anyone who lives in this area!

Don't go here. I've had friends drop out since they are indoctrinating children with wildly…read moreinappropriate concepts. You can imagine since their HQ is in Portland.

Starting my kids at this Montessory center is the best decision we have made as parents! Both of…read moreour kids have gone to and learned from the amazing teachers there. It feels like home.

This place is extremely hit-and-miss, with many locations and classrooms MiNO (Montessori in Name…read moreOnly). We had our daughter here for over a year, and in the end I really regret it. We were on the fence, because once we started having misgivings, we worried that she'd made friends she'd miss. Even after knowing two families who pulled their children and told us how glad they did, we left her in. I think it was a mistake. We started at one location, where my normally very outgoing daughter cried every time we dropped her off. We switched to another location, where I was told that the first location was just acquired, so they'd revamped the classroom with Montessori materials, but none of the teachers were trained. While the second location was better, I noticed that many very normal Montessori conventions weren't followed. (I have two older kids who were in several Montessori schools for 10+ years, so I know the drill.) Teachers don't shake hands with kids when they arrive. No parts of the plant, no living/non-living signs, no land and water forms, no Montessori birthday celebration(!). At four years old, my daughter said she and several other kids had completed works that kids normally can't do until late in kindergarten, which leads me to believe that the work wasn't being done properly. Assistant teachers rotate regularly, and I never heard of a single one that was Montessori certified. In the end, the teacher we'd been with for over a year was fired without notice. Either she's way less dependable than I thought she was, or they didn't manage something well. After calling and demanding more information, they admitted that neither teacher in the classroom was Montessori certified _or even had any training_. This is a big company. They are good at (and focused on) making money, but they are not providing Montessori education except in hit-or-miss ways. In the end, we went to another community-based Montessori school with certified teachers that was actually cheaper. It's under new management now, but there are a lot of locations and classrooms and teachers that need addressed. I'm sure some people have good experiences here, but we most certainly did not. I hope others make sure they know what their teachers training and background is before sending their kids here.

I completely disagree with the previous comment indicating that Garden Patch CLC is a bad place to…read moretake your kids. I find it is quite the opposite. Garden Patch offers a very friendly, caring, supervised, structured environment. It is an equal mix between professional and educational that I am proud to have my daughter be a part of. The previous reviewers mention of illness always being present - are you kidding, this is in ANY daycare facility! Garden Patch does just what they should do - they provide a very detailed handbook which outlines their sickness policy (among many other things) and they inform parents right away when an illness breaks out. Any doctor/nurse will tell you that by the time a child is notably sick, they have most likely been sick for at least a few days and being around other kids daily, you can't prevent everything. KIDS GET SICK! Also, I find the facility to be very clean. In fact, the adjoining bathrooms between classrooms have cleaning schedules and staff sign up/are assigned daily cleaning chores. The rooms are always picked up for the next day; the floors constantly get vacuumed and mopped (I have seen them doing it several times, first hand). As for boo-boos, again, KIDS GET BOO-BOOS! Garden Patch is very good about providing incident reports when a child gets hurt, even if it is minor. Parents are required to sign off on them which shows that they are always kept in the loop. They have playgrounds that are safe and completely fenced in with privacy fences. From what I have seen firsthand, they have staff that constantly monitors the children in their rooms and ensure the children are kept in order. My daughter has learned so much since being with Garden Patch. Staring in the 2's class, she learned and was able to count to 10 in Spanish (and even say a few words). They integrate education with art and play, which is extremely important for child development. I have an entire tote full to the brim with worksheets, art, and other things that my daughter has learned on a daily basis. So I am not sure why the previous commenter indicated there is no structure...it is very structured and activities are age-appropriate yet challenging. The owner of Garden Patch takes extreme pride in what she is able to provide to her families and their children. She even emails everyone to let them know when she is going to be out of town or out of the office (for training and such) for period of time - no other daycare director I have ever come across does this. In fact, you hardly ever SEE directors at other facilities - but the director at Garden Patch is very hands on and is on-site constantly. I never hesitate to recommend Garden Patch to anyone who asks or is looking for childcare, because this facility is not just merely "daycare," it provides infant/childcare, preschool, pre-k all wrapped into one. I am proud to take my daughter here and can't imagine her learning anywhere else.

Both of our kids love daycare here. They are excited to go every day! The daycare offers a lot of…read morefun summer activities.

Our oldest started at La Petite when she was three. She was so scared and shy to be around so many…read morenew people. The transition was hard for her but it was even harder for us. Until then, she stayed at home with my wife, but we needed a second income as we were expecting our second child. Within weeks, our daughter LOVED going and she truly began to flourish with knowledge. Now our oldest is five and our second is two. Both girls really love La Petite. It's not just the curriculum that makes it outstanding, but it's the teachers too. The teachers there are kind, patient and loving. I can say I know the teachers sincerely love my children just as much as I can say I know my children sincerely love them. My five year old tells me often that her teachers are her best friends. Every evening when I pick my daughters up from La Petite, they don't want to leave. My two year old will not leave until she hugs all her teachers goodbye. Sometimes it's frustrating like trying to herd cats, but my heart is full knowing how fortunate we are for the director, the assistant director and every single teacher to be a part of our daughters' lives.

Childcare: I am…read moresorry to report that today, when I picked up my grandson, I was advised by Pam, of Pam's Daycare, that the backdoor to the facility is never locked during the day because of the inconvenience of the locking device. The door must be locked from the outside only with a key - which means someone must then walk around to the front to enter the daycare. When I pointed out that was unsafe, she told me that "nothing bad has happened yet." Good grief. Also the facility needs to install a privacy fence with a locking gate so that the children cannot be seen from 50th Street or escape from the yard. Every neighborhood harbors sex offenders, right? When these security breaches are addressed, I will update this review to reflect the improved conditions.

We are so thankful for Pam's. Going back to work after maternity leave was so difficult, but was…read moremade so much easier with Pam's. All of the staff truly care about each child. We get updates and pictures throughout the day and keep in close communication with the staff about care. It's truly been the biggest blessing for us!

We love this place. We have been going here since our daughter was born almost 5 years ago. I love…read morethe teachers and the extra curricular stuff they go to (pumpkin patch, zoo, rose, etc.). But what really brings home the 5 stars is what and how they teach. My kid is smart and it is a lot because of them. You'll like the owners and how they treat you too. I can not recommend enough.

I cannot day enough great things about Millard Children's Academy. Not only is the staff very…read moreknowledgeable and welcoming, they go above and beyond for the kids and parents. It is by far the cleanest daycare I have stepped foot in! I am blessed that my children are able to attend this family owned, caring facility!

Our toddler goes here. She is 2 and LOVES it. The staff is friendly and caring. I trust them…read morewith the most precious thing in my life and in the last 2 years they have never disappointed us. Lots of activities and fun things for kids to do.