12/10 recommend Talented Tots in Parkville!!! I am a first time mom and was looking for my 9 month…read moreolds first daycare. I had toured other daycares and nothing compared to Talented Tots!! I walked in and immediately felt at peace. Garret, the director, is SO welcoming and so nice. Along with all her teachers who are so sweet! I definitely cried the first day and they were all very understanding and sent me lots of updates throughout the day. A trust was quickly built and I know my little one is in great hands! PLUS the facility is very clean and they have great procedures and schedules in place! I can go on forever, nothing but good things here! :)

Extremely disappointed in Talented Tots. Communication sucks, my daughter's things have gone…read moremissing multiple times. I've caught them not giving her the blanket we provide for nap time (which is state required I believe). My child didn't have a consistent adult in her classroom all year. I've been blown off by Garret, the director of the Parkville location. His boss, Jennipher has never responded to my emails, and when I requested to speak with the owner, again, I have never been contacted. It seems everyone has swept the problems under the rug. I would NEVER recommend your child go somewhere where they are not valued. Don't make the same mistake I did.

Hi parents! We just…read moremoved to Parkville and prior to purchasing our home, we were on the hunt for a new provider for our 4 year old. Our kiddo is the youngest of two, so we have been through many daycares and providers in our time. To put a fine point on it, Wildflower is far and away the best provider we have found in our roughly 9 years of using multiple providers (and touring many more!) we were looking for something that takes the best of Montessori, but isn't so stuck in the Montessori world that kids aren't being taught to excel later in a more traditional education environment. Our son had attended a strict Montessori school prior and he tells us almost every day how much he *loves* school. They provide so many fun experiences to mix things up, aerial yoga, the KC zoo, the KC chiefs, and field trips to the bank and grocery stores--and all of that in just the last couple of months. Our son *adores* his teacher, and the environment does feel very much like a family. One that we're happy to be a part of. (I will note that I was not prompted to do a review, nor was I compensated in any way).

Update: Since Wildflower opened their new building, I've been thoroughly impressed with how the…read moreschool is managed and how it feels like a family; not just another stale academic environment. Even with the increased/full enrollment, the director and teachers are still focused on the children's well-being and able to provide a safe, fun and engaging place to learn and play. As a parent, I feel like there is open communication between my family, the director and my child's teachers. I understand that their wait list is extensive but I encourage any new families to still consider touring for future enrollment...it's worth the wait!

My son attended Olivia's house from age 6 months to 5 years. He started at Stephens house. My…read moreexperience with the staff was professional and friendly. My son enjoyed his time there and looked forward to attending "school" each day. He made many friends and had the chance to engage in a variety of activities each day. The pre-school level created a foundation for kindergarten. They explored letters and reading. I was very happy with my experiences, I have suggested them to others for child care. They are well liked by the community, call there most likely will be a wait list!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sweet Beginnings. All three of my children have gone…read morethrough the school and it's been such a positive experience, for us as parents, and for our kids. The teachers are so incredibly loving and caring. Not only do they develop them academically, they also prepare them socially for building friendships and playing well with others. We were always kept up-to-date on the classroom activities and any issues our children may have encountered during their day. As a result of such a wonderful experience, all three of our kids adjusted extremely well during the transition to kindergarten. They were above their peers academically, and made friends quickly. I attribute this to the great foundation that was built at Sweet Beginnings Early Learning Center.

I wanted to thank you and Adam! This will be Charlie's last week at Sweet Beginnings and we are…read morevery sad. She has developed, learned and grown so much with your Parkville facility. We love all your staff there.. from Janine, to Liz, to Birdgette, Ms. Martha, Brandi and of course Ms. Rachel! I know I'm forgetting many others but I don't see them as much as the others. I just want to commend you two on such a wonderful job you've done!

I cannot say enough great things about this school! My child is a kindergartener this year and he…read moreis already developing into a wonderful young person and I accredit this to MLA. His manners are wonderful, he is reading, spelling, and wants to learn more. He looks forward to school every day. His class is small and the kids and families are close. The education is exceptional and the expectations are high.

We love The Little Gym! The instructors are hands on and great with kids. My little one has only…read morebeen going for a bit and already learning and growing so much! Highly recommend!

Chey lead my sons class. she did an amazing job we were really impressed by how much my son enjoyed…read moreit. Great place to run off steam.

I enjoy working at Smart Beginnings. It's challenging and keeps you on your toes. Our management…read moreteam is helpful and great giving out encouragement!

Owned by 2 great ladies who genuinely care about their kiddos like family! It was a joy to work…read morethere & all I saw that they provided to families made it even better.

We've had a truly wonderful experience at Clay-Platte Montessori School over the past two years…read more From our very first tour with Lishchkaya (who became Head of School shortly after we started), we felt welcomed and seen. We were drawn to Montessori principles, but what really impressed us was seeing how beautifully those ideas are lived out in the classrooms. Our son was in a Primary classroom with Mark as the lead guide, and we watched him grow so much in his independence, confidence, and curiosity. The teachers and staff are top-notch: patient, caring, and incredibly intentional in how they observe and support each child's development. The access to nature has also been a huge highlight. Whether it's exploring the creek or building outside, our child came home full of stories and wonder from his outdoor experiences. And beyond just academics, he learned real, practical life skills (things like how to care for his space, solve problems, and take initiative), which we know will serve him well long after he's left the classroom. One of the things we appreciated most was how well they got to know our child and us. It's a place where relationships matter, where each child is respected as an individual, and where learning is joyful and meaningful. We couldn't have asked for a better foundation for our son's early education, and we're so grateful to have been part of the CPMS community.

I am a parent of three children attending Clay-Platte, as well as a Child Development Major in my…read morelast semester of my Bachelor's. I spent five hours observing here, four of those being in the Orange Room with Julia. One day I was observing for quality of childcare. The room was cozy and inviting, with everything accessible to the learners. What I enjoyed most was that students were very confident while interacting with the classroom. Julia is wonderful while interacting with the students. She is firm, but kind with her redirections. The way she speaks to the children is very gentle, and helps the students solve conflict together. She is bilingual, and speaks Russian in her classroom frequently. This is a unique opportunity for the students, and my own son (4 years old), who is in her room, has come home saying Russian words. I also look for how the children's work relates to child development, and am impressed at the level the children achieve at such a young age! We are so thankful to have Julia as his teacher. She has built a very strong classroom community that my son feels like he is apart of. He is learning so much and loves going to school everyday. Tiffany is the assistant in the room, and she is also wonderful. My son thinks she is so funny! We also love the Sunrise Room and Green Room! Jen and Damiana are also excellent guides. My 2 year old is with Damiana, and she talks about her constantly and is always ready to go to school to go see her. My 6 year old in Green Room is learning so quickly and works so hard. His teacher says the most kind things about him. I was looking for an alternative to public school for my 6 year old, but wanted to keep all 3 kids together, and I am so fortunate to have found that in Clay-Platte. All 3 of my children that attend are happy, thriving, and learning more than I ever could have imagined.

The place has gone down hill in the last year, including high turnover of teachers. There is a core…read moregroup of teachers that have been there for a while and tried to keep it going and make it better, unfortunately ownership and directors has been its downfall. They disciplined a teacher for letting us know our daughter had been injured and that the director failed to call and let us know about it. They have over booked classrooms and had to tell parents the day before their kids were due to start to find new arrangements.There is no accountability with management I do thank the teachers that looked after our kids for the care and professionalism they provided our kids we will always hold a special place for them. Thank you teachers

I have taken both of my kids here. Always a pleasure to talk to staff. They take good care of the…read morekids and provide a report of the day via email and/or if you just ask them. Would recommend it.