My daughter has been going to Rainbow since February of this year (2019). We love it! Any issues we…read morehave told them, they try their best to fix. My daughter loves her main teacher, Alisha (so do we). And as learned to do so much in their early head start program. She's 18 months old, and knows how to use crayons correctly (and knows the colours names!), can say over 30 words and over 6 sentences with 3 words or more. she also has learned some of her ABC's and with help can count to 10.

administration doesn't know what they're doing, it's nothing but toxic teachers bullying children…read more they yell, and do art all day. there is no circle or carpet time. children are not being taught, there's a few good teachers but administrators would rather be friends with certain teachers and gossip and tease other teachers. there children are nasty cause the teachers are like that. I truly hope they can become better, such a great place and it's truly being ran down. such a bummer con Spokane doesn't have a lot of childcare as it is.

We absolutely love Coeur d'Alene Montessori Preschool! As grandparents and educators, we knew we…read morewanted the Montessori experience for our grandson. The focus on independence, learning how to learn, choice, working with others, manners and social skills were what we wanted for him. We found all of this and more at Coeur d'Alene Montessori. Ms. Diane's experience and dedication are evident in the structure and management of the school. The staff that she has assembled is both knowledgeable and nurturing. They interact well with children and communicate openly with parents. We have observed this school during class time and appreciate the thoughtful engagement of students in their learning. We love the way the students talk to each other and their teachers. It is a warm, respectful, and joyful environment. Our grandson literally ran into the classroom and settled in from day one. No tears or clinging, just exuberance to be in this place... learning, growing, and being a four year old. Thank you Coeur d'Alene Montessori.

I cannot say enough great things about A Developing Mind Academy and The Circle of Care. The care,…read moresupport and communication from staff is amazing and the quality of education is top notch. My kiddos have loved all of their teachers and actually enjoy going to school!

We love Circle of Care! Our child has attended for 2 years now and we have nothing but good things…read moreto say about their development and learning, the teachers and staff and the cleanliness and organization of the school. We're very happy here and look forward to our younger child eventually joining as well.

Our 3 year olds were in this daycare until we were told to basically find another- one of our twins…read morewas having some issues communicating with the staff (speech therapy was recommended and we were working with our pediatrician), learning routines, sitting and paying attention during lessons and story time, and sharing toys with other children. No- not biting, hitting, any other behaviors you would expect would get your kid kicked out. Most frustrating is that there were never any formal meetings to even discuss the possibility that if these things weren't fixed, we'd be kicked out. We didn't see it coming and had to scramble to find new childcare. The behaviors she exhibited are normal 3-year-old behaviors that might take some kids longer than others to work through. I feel the staff is either stretched too thin or doesn't have the patience or energy needed to work with little learners of all levels. We felt extremely blind-sighted by this decision and heart-broken for our kids who now have to start somewhere else, leave their friends and learn new routines. It was already hard enough leaving our only kids in the hands of someone else, and now I'm facing a ton of anxiety all over again hoping this doesn't happen to us again and our kids won't be given up on as easily as Meadow Wood gave up on them. Before this happened, I did appreciate many things about this daycare. The Brightwheel app is convenient and they update you/post pictures of your kids throughout the day. During summer there were a lot of extra activities like field trips and a magic show. Some of the teachers were really nice to us (we saw some be pretty snippy with the kids at times though). We always knew about injuries via an incident report. Payment was easy. Lots for littles to do and different enrichment activities that matched the seasons. Open at 6:00AM for parents who need to get to work early. However, unless your kids are really good at sitting still, following routines, and don't cause a lot of problems for the staff in general, they might tell you to find somewhere else better suited to your child's needs and that they can't offer the 1:1 that your child needs because they have a lot of kids to watch already.

I had a foster child and I needed daycare and quality daycare and Meadow Wood delivered. Everyone…read morewas so wonderful and great my foster baby. Everyone was warm and welcoming. They were so flexible and caring. I would highly recommend them! One great experience.

If a zero was available I would. Children at this age need to be challenged not just watched after…read more If you looking for a babysitter this is the right place for you. If you want your child to succeed and be treated with respect, go somewhere else.

When I went back to work in 2016, I was very stressed about finding the right care for my son. When…read moreI found Sprouting Up Kids, I knew this would be the perfect fit for our family. They have made my son feel comfortable and the transition was very easy. My son has attended now for almost 2 years. I don't even consider them a daycare anymore but an extended family. They have been such a blessing. My son loves his teachers. They diligently work with him on colors, numbers and ABCs. They have even gone above and beyond with helping him potty train. Thank you Terri, Lisa, Kateylnn, Megan and all the wonderful ladies who make Sprouting Up Kids an amazing place!!

This is a review of an actual experience at Montessori Central as a parent whose children attended…read morethe school over the course of four years. Montessori Central is a welcoming, nurturing place for all children. Young children learn about the world through hands-on, stimulating, colorful lessons they choose for themselves. I was repeatedly amazed at the things my children learned at such a tender age. One night before bed, when my oldest was four, I said, "I love you to the moon." My child, in a squeaky, little voice, replied, "I love you to the Democratic Republic of The Congo. That's very far!" Then she told me she loved me to the Crab Nebula. :) To this day, that's what we tell each other at bedtime, and she's 17. In terms of the love the owner has for children, I never saw anything to suggest that she or the other staff would single kids out based on ethnicity or nationality. The school does not "use" minority or immigrant children to teach American-born white kids about their culture. These kids are ages three to six. They are just learning to use the potty and eat lunch together. One of my daughters had a first best buddy who spoke no English when she started at Montessori Central. They played together and communicated through that play and through their laughter. Her mom and I became friendly and visited each other's homes while the girls played. We recently ran into that girl at a high school chess tournament; it was so sweet to see how both girls have grown. I will always be glad my kids attended Montessori Central. It is a fine place to give children a rich, warm, welcoming first experience at school. I would hope most people would take a one-star review based on quick judgement with a grain of salt. It was disheartening to stumble upon today while searching for something on Yelp, so I wanted to balance it with input from someone who actually experienced the school for more than 30 minutes.

This review is for a preschool interview process. We didn't end up choosing this place for our…read morechild, but we did a tour, etc. so I thought I'd review that process and get the info about the school more easily accessible. Also, I wanted to make it public that the person we interviewed with implied that she was happy to be serving more wealthy, white children, instead of the poor, brown children which she used to work with in her past. That was a major turn-off in our book. Granted this preschool is located in a more wealthy area of Spokane, and maybe she was trying to sell us on that, like "Oh, hey, it is fancy here" but it was just really off-putting. But, I hesitated to put it in the review, because maybe it was just an offhand misunderstood comment. I think we all say things sometimes that are misunderstood, but then I checked out their website.... and they have this nonsense... "We like to have children of minority races enrolled so that the children can learn about all people and how to exist together happily." So that, to me, was implying that "the children" are white kids, and it is just SO condescending. And that also implies that the "minority race" kids will be singled out to be teaching the other kids about their race. Just kind of weird to me. Anyways, save your time parents, and if you care about enrolling in a truly inclusive preschool I think not. Also this place was majorly expensive! Sept-June half day program was $4200, all day program $7600.

After trying a few different schools and childcare options in the Coeur d'Alene area, we finally…read morefeel like we found a true home at Kinder-Magic. Our son is in the Pre-K class with Miss Amy and Miss Amanda, and they are both incredibly sweet, patient, and genuinely invested in the kids. One thing that really stands out about Kinder-Magic is how much they prioritize the emotional wellbeing of each child as well as the classroom community. The teachers are very intentional about helping the kids feel safe, supported, and confident. Our son also attends the afternoon supplemental classes, where he may be with Miss Amy, Miss Amanda, Miss P, or Miss Bernadette, and he adores them all. Every teacher we've encountered has been warm, thoughtful, and clearly loves what they do. After trying a few other places before this, it's such a relief to finally feel like we found the right fit. Our son comes home happy and excited to tell us about his day, which says everything. We're so grateful we found Kinder-Magic. If you're looking for a nurturing, thoughtful preschool or kindergarten in the CDA area, this place is truly magic.

This school was highly recommended to us, and we have been so impressed! We planned to send our…read morechild here for preschool then switch to a different private school for kindergarten, but we loved this school so much we ended up staying for two years. Mrs. Wheeler has a special gift for connecting with her students and teaching them in a way that they absolutely love learning. The school is heavily focused on reading, math, science and geography. The students grasp these subjects so well early on, because Mrs. Wheeler teaches them in a fun and engaging manner. Our child is now very well prepared for grade school. She has thrived here, and from speaking with other parents, her classmates have as well. Mrs. Wheeler challenges each student to their individual abilities, and sets them up for success. If you are seeking a well managed, safe, positive learning experience for pre-K/kindergarten, this is it!