My son has always struggled with being away from me. He hated daycare, preschool, and kindergarten…read more At one point, I even chose to homeschool him because of how difficult school experiences had become for him emotionally, We also tried therapy and many different schools and programs, hoping to find the right fit for his needs. Then we found Axis International Academy! From the very beginning, the staff went above and beyond to support him. They worked closely with his 504 plan and even adjusted it as his needs changed when he began vision therapy on top of behavioral therapy. Every single person treated him with kindness, patience, and understanding like he was their own child, enough that his therapist felt like he was finally over that bump and no longer needed to continue our sessions (twice a week at that point) As a former teacher myself, I have high expectations when it comes to schools and educational environments. For us, it was never about whether he was capable of learning. It was about understanding why he hated school so much and helping him feel safe, supported, and understood. Axis did exactly that. Yes, there were challenges along the way, but the way each staff member handled those challenges made all the difference. For the first time in his life, my son genuinely loves going to school. These are the last days before summer break, and he is actually sad he won't get to see his teachers and staff every day.. on top of his new friends of course. I never thought I would hear those words from him! At this school he is spoken to in a way he can comprehend. He is celebrated, respected, encouraged, and loved. No other school we experienced compares to the level of care and commitment we found here. I also want to say this honestly.. schools cannot do it alone. A school is not there to raise a child. it is there to teach, guide, and support families. Axis has done a phenomenal job doing exactly that, not just for us, but for many other families I've had the pleasure of meeting there. In my opinion, a 2.3 star rating does not accurately reflect the heart, dedication, and support this school provides. Sincerely, A grateful parent

This school actively weeds out any children with special needs. I have a gifted child with autism…read moreand adhd. She spent months in therapy recovering from the way they treated her. We had to switch towards the end of kindergarten because they decided that instead of helping her, they would require her to watch her class on an iPad in the office with a parent. We had to take off weeks of work to just sit in an area away from the classroom waiting for them to not be able to handle an undersized five-year-old. This isn't actually legal. Legally, they were supposed to support her. Legally they were supposed to hire enough staff so that all children had equal access to their program. They didn't. They were saving up for a new building. By the time they agreed to even meet to discuss her diagnoses they'd already ruined the school for her. She still talks about how horrible it was.

When I was searching for a school for my children, I didn't just consider the curriculum, the…read morecommute, or the demographics. I asked myself a bigger question: What kind of adults do I want my children to become? With that in mind, I chose a school that would teach them integrity, resilience, and the ability to accomplish and create in every stage of life. Ridgeview offers more than an education--it offers education for life. As they often say, "At Ridgeview, we do hard things." These challenges aren't for their own sake, but to help every child discover and develop their full potential.

I went here from 9th grade until I graduated high school. I made great friends and had a few truly…read moreexcellent, inspirational teachers, but I also had multiple teachers (particularly ones that taught history and government related classes) who were overwhelmingly biased and even frequently told blatant lies or made up stories to further their own narratives about our world. I would frequently come home after history class and feel a need to fact check my teachers; more often than not I would find that they were thoroughly wrong on the topics I had researched myself. Also at Ridgeview there is a culture of conformity. Self expression often seems discouraged and students can be severely punished for "disrespecting teachers" when in truth all that happened were mere disagreements. And, although respect towards teachers is a paramount rule within this school, teachers frequently disrespect and make fun of students; the principal himself has presented ad hominem attacks against students during debates about things like paternity leave, the black lives matter movement, or the wage gap. I have nothing against tongue and cheek banter, but what I'm talking about here is beyond that. Student council at this school is for all intents and purposes run by the administration. As such students have no real say in the frequent changes that come to the school. The current principal seems to want the school to be a place for deeply conservative minded young people to become even more staunch in their views, rather than a place for real discourse, debate, and discussion. Also this place abstains from teaching any kind of sex-ed, which I believe leads to a deeply misinformed student body when it comes to sex and sexual identity. The school claims to be a place for students who like a challenge or enjoy difficult and truly stimulating classes and conversation. If that describes your student however, the IB program at Poudre, or the AP programs at Fossil or Rocky would be better, in my opinion, and would probably set up your student to be more likely to get into top colleges with top scholarships. DISCLAIMER: I did not attend Ridgeview in middle school or in the lower grades. My review is based in my experiences predominantly in the high school. Please do not judge their middle school based on what I've said. Students typically seem pretty satisfied with their middle school experience here.

Resurrection Christian School is absolutely amazing. I've been a student there all the way from…read morepreschool to eighth grade and it has all been wonderful. The staff is the best ever- loving, kind, and cares about the students' well-being. They way they teach the students about Christ and walk the students through every step in their lives, both academically and spiritually. Mr. Williams is the best superintendent around, and makes the best decisions for the school. I 1000% recommend Resurrection Christian School for any kid looking to walk in a relationship with Jesus, preschool through high school.

i went here. i got ruthlessly bullied for the 3 years that I went here for no reason other than…read morethat i was shy. not good for kids. also most of the teachers dont care about students. in 7th grade i was shown a video of somebody jumping off of a building to their death. no permission slip even. als for thanksgiving one year they just got on stage and ate spicy wings while all 1000 kids sat there and watched. lol

This licensed in-home preschool is fantastic! By using a mix of Reggio, Waldorf, and Montessori…read moreprinciples, Kelly has combined her University and real world training to create an environment scientifically proven to cater to how 3-6 year olds learn best. These early years are more critical to a person's brain development than any other time in their life, so picking the best possible preschool I could afford was important to me. This is the best bang for the buck in town! My children both thrived here. Kelly respects each child and really listens to them. She asks leading questions to empower them to explore and make their own discoveries. Because of small class sizes and her dedication to quality, she can update the daily provocations based on the children's interests and individual progress. She takes pictures daily, so you'll know what your kiddo is working on. Kidtooia is environmentally friendly and uses open-ended toys. I also admired the kind but firm way socio-emotional growth is nurtured here. Go in for the free tour, and your child won't want to leave. :)

From the owner: Kidtopia incorporates a unique blend of Reggio, Waldorf and Montessori principles. We view…read morechildren as competent, curious, and full of potential. The children take the lead in this program, as they propose ideas, make choices, develop and test hypotheses. The teacher closely observes and listens, asks leading questions, and helps to further that exploration. Our approach is cooperative and conversational. This is a half day program, for children between 3 and 6 years of age.

We are in our 7th year at BCD - my daughter is in 6th grade, and my son is in 7th. We are thrilled…read morewith our kids' academic performance, and how BCD drives excellence and global awareness, as well as community involvement, inclusion, and kindness. My kids enjoy the variety of music, art, science, innovation, and explore classes, as well as special projects like Model UN and outdoor education trips. BCD does an incredible job facilitating communication with parents, and I am so thankful that my kids have the opportunity to attend this school.

My son started in January and the difference in his demeanor is remarkable. No more tears and drop…read moreoff. He's connected with both the lead and assistant teachers. He enjoys all the Friday assemblies. and I've enjoyed a closer sense community.

We LOVE Saint Joseph School! We have two kiddos who have been at Saint Joe's since preschool and we…read moreare amazed at the community of support that we see by sending our kids to this great school. The Catholic faith is integrated not only through religion class and at weekly adoration and mass but daily as well throughout the children's normal routines. Our kids have come home from school on some days with in-depth questions about our faith and it has inspired numerous conversations around the dinner table which has been a positive influence on our entire family! Saint Joseph School also excels academically and there are many opportunities for parents and friends of the school to get involved which leads to invested families and a community of support!

From the owner: Established in 1926, Saint Joseph Catholic School is committed to providing an education rooted in…read morethe Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic teaching and academic excellence; which invites students to love God and others, to develop their unique talents and gifts and to become life-long learners.

Great school . A great school for a safe and fun education…read more A Christian education with less than 10 students per teacher. Also a great preschool, with tuition less than child care costs.

Awesome school. Small class sizes. My daughter can't WAIT to go every day. Teachers are superb…read more Accommodating, always willing to help out in any way possible. Glad our second one will be able to be a part of this. Also, great new facility. Can't get better than here!

My 4 kids are thriving at DCA! They have true community and great academics and sports, I could not…read morebe happier!

Our children have been going to Dayspring for 8 years- since kindergarten. We love this school so…read moremuch. We value the opportunity to have our children in a Christian environment where the teachers provide a Biblical perspective, and the academics are excellent.

This is one of the most welcoming, warm, safe and engaging places I've ever found! We discovered…read more Dream Makers when our summer nanny had to take a last min trip back East. My daughter was 4 years old and had never ever been to daycare. Needless to say I was nervous and scrambling. We reached out to a number of places that were great but had a policy about booking two days prior, or really scary spots that took same day care (picture strip mall). To our luck Deb from Dream Makers reached back to me. I filled her in over email and she sent back the following: "If her shots are up to date, and you have the paperwork we would be happy to have her." I looked at their website (which does not do it justice) reread the email and confirmed. I should also pause here to note part of the reason I did not put my daughter into daycare was that I worked at Wellesley College in the Center for Research on Women - on a longitudinal study of daycares in MA. So not only am I a bit of an expert in what quality center care is BUT I've seen enough to be very weary. We arrived on our first morning (signed up for a week) and I was BLOWN away by the warm welcoming environment it is a multi room space filled with toys, science, nature, dress up books and love. It's an open air space where the children can play inside or outside fluently. This is RARE! It had a backyard overlooking the Boulder River with a rocktship, magical climbing rocks (have to see for yourself) and art eagles set up facing the river!! The staff was engaging, my daughter had the BEST time. They had super healthy snacks, the center is clean and safe. My daughter loves this "camp" so much that we could not imagine a summer without them!

I am a doctor and the child health consultant for this school, and I highly recommend it to my…read morepatients (over other preschools) for 3 main reasons: 1. This is the only preschool I know of in town that takes a Love and Logic approach to teaching the children. Love and Logic is a parenting method that empowers children to make choices and decreases tantrums and power struggles, and I recommend it to all of my families with difficult children. It's very important to practice Love and Logic consistently in ALL of the child's environments, i.e. at home AND at school. 2. They have a small class size and low ratio of instructors to students (1:5) which is also the best I've found in town, and that allows them to really focus on each child, and allow each child to develop to their full potential at their own pace. 3. They haven't had an outbreak of ANY infectious disease (not even strep, flu, or hand-foot-mouth) in the 15 years that they've been open. I see outbreaks run through most preschools, but never this one! The school is always very clean, and the children learn about hand washing and preventing the spread of germs. Now I'm a new mom, and I plan on sending my little girl to this school when she turns 2!

If you have an opportunity to enroll your child in their summer swim classes, you definitely…read moreshould! Our son was enrolled in the Wave-riders 1&2 program with Miss Avery and it was one of his highlights of summer. He learned so much, and he always looked forward to the next time we would get to see her and learn more. Miss Avery is incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging to all of the kids in her class. We are so thankful to have had such a positive experience and an amazing teacher to learn from during our time at Mountain Kids.

I have a Granddaughter who is autistic. I want her to get…read moreas many opportunities has a neurotipical child experiences. Here she has been given the opportunity to be part of Mountain Kids. Their staff is excellent and experienced. Thank you Mountain Kids!