We did a tour. The facility didn't impress us and that's OK, new management dealing with a weird…read morelayout. The staff - seemed like every single teacher was just sitting. Literally sitting. That's ok too, though. Teachers get tired and want to just sit. Here were our problems: While touring it was almost lunch time. We walked by sandwiches sitting on a paper plate with plastic wrap loosely placed over. Right above it was paint jugs - the kind that the paint has dripped all over. Still not horrible. Here's what was horrible: I asked about food preferences for my daughter and how we go about accommodating those. They said they don't accommodate those without a doctor slip. Insert confused face here. I clarified with the director and sure enough, she insists on a doctors note for a parent to choose what their child eats. I can say we toured many childcare options in a stretch of 10-15 miles and not one other facility had this response. In fact, All Around Child in Overland Park had this response when I asked: Oh our owner is very passionate about food options. Her and the chef sit and plan the menu every quarter and they design the food to all look the same even if one is vegetarian for example, so the kids don't feel odd about eating differently. And they're the same price! Shop around. Find the best option.

We attended for about a 6 weeks and found the center to be a very sterile/antiseptic environment…read more No sense of creativity, exploration, etc. They have a lot of fancy lesson plans but way too much structure for preschoolers. The kids are expected to sit on a vinyl circle on the floor quietly at look at books at 8am during drop off, no getting out toys/centers while their friends eat their microwaved breakfast. This expectation of course, does not work. Food is all casserole based and brought in from another site. Playground is nice but I once asked why there were no balls and they told me they get thrown over the fence. Ummm, they're kids, go get the balls. The security is good but reduces the sense of group/community and contact kids have with one another. I'm sure it affects employee morale too. We were unimpressed with our teacher who seemed just there to collect a paycheck and really couldn't tell me much about my sons day, development, peer interaction, etc. She was neither warm, friendly or fun. The director spends his afternoons on runs, as in running for exercise. The phone does not always get answered, when I call to check on my kid, I expect the phone to be answered. Every.Single.Time. The final straw for us was watching our kid (along with many others) sadly stand at the window every day and wave bye to their parents - heartbreaking. This never happened at our other center - literally never. I have a coworker who had to pull her son due to an unaddressed bullying issue. Despite this center being geographically ideal, it just was not worth it and we marched ourselves right back to Top Flight. We will never consider leaving again!

Ziggy's Preschool is amazing! My daughter loves it and has learned so much and exploded in her…read morevocabulary over the last year! Would absolutely recommend this preschool for your littles!

From the owner: Where Kids go Bananas for Learning!…read more Our Specialty is Teaching the WHOLE Child Children ages 2 to 5 benefit from a research-based and time tested professionally developed preschool curriculum. This comprehensive curriculum nurtures the whole child and supports social, physical and intellectual development. The children build foundational skills in early literacy, math, music, art, social studies and science. The children love learning as they create art, sing, dance, read books and explore the world around them. Our curriculum presents many creative and hands-on experiences for children to explore each day. Throughout the process, they will ask questions, problem solve and discover a joy for learning.

We took my 5yr old granddaughter there for the first time yesterday and I am beyond impressed. The…read moreday we signed up I asked a few parents waiting to pick their kiddos up how they liked it, all game raving reviews. My granddaughter had been home for the past year due to Covid and really didn't want to go but we convinced her, and I'm so glad we did. The staff was beyond sweet and welcoming, the facility clean and organized, a large variety of creative and educational toys, and lots of indoor space to run jump and play. When I came to pick her up I heard her laughs the moment I opened the door. The staff said she had been having so much fun that she and agreed for me to sneak out and let her play some more. When she did come home she was exhausted, excited, and full of stories to tell. She was up, dressed, breakfast ate, and lunch packed (optional) an hour before we were supposed to leave, and this girl is so very not a morning person! Their prices are awesome, currently $8 per hour or $56 for 7-10 hours, and $4 for lunch if you choose to eat there. It's a drop in facility with extended evenings for those afternoon workers, and you only pay for the hours you are there. I highly recommend checking them out. Your kiddo won't be disappointed.

I dropped my almost 5 year old there and he seemed to enjoy it and we even signed up for a few more…read moredays for when our daycare is closed. It was $56 for a day which is very reasonable and the place was nicer than I expected for that rate! The only recommendation is that they should clarify what a day means since I was under the impression it was for 7 hours but it really was a range from 7-10 hours that are included in this price. With that being said, I may have misunderstood but all is good since I almost left work early to get him.

My family has had such a great experience at blue Valley Montessori school. The staff is friendly…read morevery well educated and has made amazing progress with my child. And just for months we have seen a complete 180° change in our child's life. Make sure and give them a try.

From the owner: Check this out: In our ongoing commitment to share a quality experience with every family, we have…read morea new look: A fresh coat of paint, upgraded floors, updated playground, and more! Blue Valley Montessori is a culturally diverse school where children explore, develop and flourish at an individual pace. They develop a foundation in language, math, physical and cultural geography, botany, physical science, music and more. We have been proudly providing an authentic Montessori experience to the Overland Park area since 1999. All of our lead teachers are Montessori certified and each classroom has the full range of Montessori materials. Additionally, we provide the very best child care/daycare to local families. Students range from toilet-trained two-and-a-half-year olds to six-year-olds. We strive to provide a loving and consistent environment for children with an emphasis on academic excellence. We have grown into a very close-knit community over the years. The classrooms of Blue Valley Montessori School hum with sounds of happy children. Our family-style atmosphere and genuine appreciation for education sets us apart from other schools in the Johnson County area. Daily, individual lessons are presented to the children. We're pleased to offer our families access to Montessori Compass. This online resource enables parents to receive updates about their child's school experiences and communicate with their teacher. Schedule a tour today to see for yourself. We can't wait to m

My children have been attending since before the change over to Kiddie Academy. while the change…read morehas been hard for many, the education and care my children has never changed. the teachers are phenomenal, the curriculum goes above and beyond expectations and you can see the positive changes and updates that they are actively working on. my children consistently are exceeding the expectations of their academic developments and the care and education they have received has directly influenced their development in this area. We are thankful for the care, support, and education we have received from the staff!

Very good teachers, amazing curriculum, a lot of improvements. The school is totally newread more

We have had an excellent experience as parents of kids who have and are still attending the POP…read moreEEC. Under a new director, Kate Potter, this Child care facility is a perfect place for your 2 to 5-year-olds. The teachers in this facility are amazing and really care for your child like you would want them taken care of when you cannot be around. My two older children have been more than ready to go into kindergarten after all of the preparation done by the teachers at the EEC with a strong faIth base as well as the academic start they need. Julie the office manager is amazing as well... very organized and attentive to each family!

Both of my children attended here and loved it! Ms. Darlene, Ms. Ginny and Ms. Helen are…read morewonderful, caring teachers. We have been parishioners for over 12 years at Prince of Peace - it's a wonderful community!

We are early into our transition to daycare, but so far I have been very impressed with Little…read moreSunshine's! Mya and Gabby have been so positive and reassuring about the transition and I feel confident leaving my daughter with them during the day.

I have nothing but positive things to say about LSP in Overland Park. My daughter has been…read moreattending LSP since she was about 3 months old and I have been very impressed with LSP every step of the way. We love the daily report card, the ability to watch a live video feed of our daughter's classroom, and the safe and secure location. When accidents have occurred (which happen to all babies as they learn and grow), they have been addressed promptly and my wife and I are notified the next time we pick-up our daughter. Miss Madison, Miss Grace, and many of the other staff members have been fabulous to trust our daughter with each day. We have loved watching her grow over the past year and look forward to the months and years to come. You get what you pay for in a daycare, and LSP is truly worth every penny. From the work-friendly drop-off (6:00am) and pick-up (6:00pm) times to the loving teachers and everything in between, we greatly appreciate LSP!

Wonderful curriculum, amazing teachers and loving environment! Top notch school who prides…read morethemselves on providing only the best to the families in which they serve!

From the view point of an employee: Pros: Most clean and…read moreorganized child care facility I have ever seen. Staff is friendly. Management goes out of their way to make employees feel appreciated. Staff is given the best resources to provide the best child care to children. Stress levels are consistently low. I wake up excited to come to work. Benefits. Cons: Inconsistent hours. No overtime.