MCC is simply the best. We have taken our two children there for seven years as have had nothing…read morebut an incredible experience. MCC is like family to us! It's so wonderful having a place we completely trust and are thankful to send our kids to. I love the Montessori philosophy and inquiry based learning methods. They do such a great job supporting children's natural curiosity while also teaching independence, responsibility and important life skills. I've been so impressed with how's much my kids have learned and how's much fun they have! They love their teachers, they do so many fun activities and never seem to get bored. I'm also impressed with how often the activities in the room change, and all the cool arts projects they bring home! The owner and all the teachers are truly the best people; kind, nurturing, patient with a solid sense of humor. We're so lucky to have MCC in our lives!

Overall I like this daycare. I've taken my son here since he turned 2 and plan on continuing until…read morehe has to enter Kindergarten. While, they're not as strict as other Montessori daycares, I find that a good approach. Children are meant to be children and they discover with play. Applying strict rules to everything restricts kids imagination but that doesn't mean that they are not given structure. As far as I've seen, they keep the kids active during the summer, and whenever weather permits during the winter. I like that they don't have TV and their playground is great. They are right across from a park so they go there during the summer sometimes. The only thing Im not too happy about is when I've called to let them know about something, I feel like i'm always rushed by the person at the other end.

This place is amazing! The director is connected with her staff and is always very courteous and…read morerespectful. The teachers here are some of the best, and I can tell that they truly care about, not only my child, but all children in general. The atmosphere is very open and professional. I had one issue while my child attended, but the director took time from her day to talk with me about, and we were able to come to a resolution quickly. It is usually very difficult to get a spot in this center; most parents who are lucky enough to land a spot never leave.

From the owner: Our mission is to be a place where your child can learn and grow while safely exploring the joy of…read morebeing a child. We are the only 5-star QRS child care center in the Altoona area!

I have two kids that have attended Altoona Kids World Center # 2. Tracey and the staff their are…read moreabsolutely wonderful!! The kids love it there and the center follows the Southeast Polk pre-k curriculum to ready the kids for kindergarten. My pre-schoolers had entered kindergarten with a nice base knowledge and received good marks and comments about their academic successes and behavior. The folks at AKW2 helped our family prepare the kids with a nice base as they entered into the school district. I'd recommend AKW2 to anyone who lives or works near Altoona!

Annette is very involved in each classroom. They teach the children life skills, like brushing…read moretheir teeth. They play outside each day and even go on field trips to the fire station and library.

The bus driver that takes and picks up the kids at Pleasant Hill Elementary is NOT a safe driver…read more The driver cuts other drivers off causing a lot of parents to have to slam on their breaks. I highly suggest NOT allowing them to drive or pick up your child at this daycare. That driver WILL kill someone because of her impatients.

From the owner: We are a local daycare center located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. We offer transportation to many of…read morethe surrounding schools including preschools.

The entrance definitely blends into the feel and look of being downtown. I ended up parking on the…read morestreet and paying the virtual meter because I wasn't sure if they had designated parking but I think there is a parking garage. The welcome desk staff were friendly and greeting people/members as they came in. There are brochures about various programs at the desk as well. I was here to get signed up for an Above & Beyond Cancer class and am really excited about the number of activities available.

The pool is super clean and nice! The locker rooms are small though. The staff are nice but it is a…read morelittle dirty in the gym!