We love Pre-K and Play!!! My son started attending at 2.5 years old with no prior daycare…read moreexperience. He was a limited talker and didn't have a lot of social practice. He absolutely blossomed at Pre-K and Play and started talking up a storm and making lots of friends. He loves all the teachers, has learned so many skills, and is progressing so well as a preschooler now. Parents get great communication from staff and teachers and daily updates. Highly recommend!

Choosing a daycare is one of the hardest decisions we've had to make as parents, but from the very…read morefirst day at Peek-A-Boo , we knew we made the right choice. This place is truly a gem, and I can't recommend it enough. The first thing that stood out to us was how warm and welcoming the staff are. Every single person we've interacted with genuinely cares about the kids, and you can feel it the moment you walk in. My child lights up every morning when we arrive, and that's a feeling no parent can put a price on. The teachers are incredible. They don't just watch the kids--they engage with them, teach them, and help them grow in so many ways. My child has learned so much, from counting and singing new songs to sharing and making friends. They even come home talking about things like colors, shapes, and their favorite storytime books, which always puts a smile on my face. One thing I really appreciate is how much thought goes into everything they do. The activities are fun but also purposeful, helping with development in ways I didn't even realize were possible at this age. Plus, the crafts they bring home are the cutest--I've already started a little collection on the fridge. The center itself is spotless and so well-organized. You can tell they take safety and cleanliness very seriously, which puts my mind at ease, especially in today's world. I also love that they keep parents updated throughout the day with photos and messages. Getting a picture of my child smiling or playing with friends is such a highlight for me during my workday. Another thing I love is how they create a sense of community. The events they host for families are so thoughtful and make us feel connected--not just to the daycare, but to the other parents and families. It's like being part of a big, supportive family. Lastly, I have to give a shoutout to the administration team. They're always friendly, responsive, and willing to answer any question, no matter how small. It's clear they care deeply about making the experience great for both the kids and the parents. If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be safe, loved, and excited to go every day, Peek-a-boo is it. It's been such a joy watching my little one thrive here, and I'm so grateful we found this amazing place. Thank you, Julie and team, for making a difference in our lives!

Beware of this day care! They are happy to take your $300 a week but if you arrive 30 minutes after…read more9am you can not leave your child. However if you want to pick your child up early that is fine! They are always closing due to "covid" so it's basically a waste of money unless you have money to throw away to have your child stay two to three days a week and still pay $300

I work at a nonprofit that is partnering with Jesuit, and have been so impressed with the work…read morebeing done by this school. The teachers and administrators I've interacted with are all committed to helping these young men grow up to be successful in high school and beyond.

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.

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.

A truly beautiful school. What a great opportunity for our…read morenephew.

Horrible place! Should be closed down! My 2 year old son attended Montessori School of the Arts…read morefor 3 days. On the third day my husband went to pick him up and found my son running around out in the parking lot, unsupervised. When we demanded an explanation, the director would not accept any responsiblity for it. She said that it was my son's fault, he should have known better. She also said that we must have discipline issues at our house if my child doesn't know better that to exit the building without an adult. HELLO LADY...he's 2. How can she possibly think that a 2 year old can be responsible for decisions like this, if that were the case I wouldn't being paying someone to take care of him! The director is truly a fake and CRAZY!! Don't let this place stereotype all Montessori's, my boys are now at a true, accredited Montessori that has an awesome reputation and we LOVE it!!

Nice staff. Respectful. Starting taking my daughter there. Very welcoming. Daughter comes…read morehome happy everyday. Lots of energy when get home but that's expected.

I started my daughter at Little Hands last October after a horrid experience elsewhere. I couldn't…read morebe more pleased with the care she has received. The teachers are so kind and truly love the kids. My daughter has special needs and has thrived under the care of the staff there! I am so happy we made the change to Little Hands!