MCD is a wonderful daycare with the best owners and staff! I trust them with my 11 month old baby…read moreand he loves it there! Always dropped off and picked up with a huge smile. Highly recommend.

We love MCD! My son went through preschool there and my daughter is wrapping up her 3rd year before…read moreheading to kindergarten in the fall. My kids have been treated like family during our time there with so much love and kindness.

Discover Preschool has my complete confidence and approval! they are absolutely amazing with the…read morekids who love to go to school every day! Their facility is equipped with everything to encourage learning and to stimulate the imaginations of little ones. The facility is always clean, safe and very well maintained. The staff are loved by all the children and are very kind, compassionate and loving.

This is the absolute best preschool! All three of my kids have gone here, and I would choose it a…read moremillion times over!

Miss Michelle in the infant room helped this anxious mom transition back to work after maternity…read moreleave in a way I will always be grateful for. The way she cares for the children in her room speaks volumes to her character and you can tell she loves those babies like her own. Her room was always clean, fun and the babies just adore her. Unfortunately for us, I changed jobs on the opposite end of town and had to switch my babys daycare out of pure necessity. We miss Wee Discover SO MUCH!

I was employed at Wee Discover from November of 2017 to July of 2020. For the majority of my…read moreemployment, I was as happy as I could be. I opened everyday in the Toddlers and 2's room. Opening the center always brought brightness to my morning. I then would spend the rest of my day engaging, teaching, loving, and caring for the children in the Toddler Room. I am sad to say that I resigned from my position there after being tormented and browbeaten by Katey Gay, who became my Lead Teacher 6 months prior. Unfortunately, I am not the only teacher who left due to her bullying, poisonous attitude (to staff and children alike), and unjust and uncalled for insults aimed at not just myself (that I can handle, "sticks and stones") but then at my family whom she had never even met. It both sickens and saddens me to see that she has now been employed to be the Assistant Director of this center. I do hope that both future employees and families take this into consideration before having any business with this center. And to Katey reading this...I have the text messages where you admitted to the bullying and insults. I can post them if you'd like

I have 2 children at Lakes Area Montessori…read more It is a great experience for the kids. They have learned a lot from the teachers and the staff. The staff really cares for the children. The children not only learn basic schoolwork, but they also excel in working in groups, being kind to others, cleaning up after themselves, etiquette, motor skills, music, other languages, and much more.

Just an avg Montessori poorly managed .. I checked it out recently and was not impressed.read more

I am an Early Childhood Educator who recently had the opportunity to observe classroom dynamics at…read moreBuilding Blocks Preschool for several hours. I was thoroughly impressed with what I saw. The school offers high quality experiences not only to children, but also to parents and staff members. The campus includes beautiful indoor and outdoor classrooms that are thoughtfully set up with activity offerings for children. I observed the intentionally of the teachers to create a curriculum that matches the unique interests and skill levels of the children in their care. The growth of the children is then lovingly documented in learning stories and evidence that is displayed throughout the campus. I walked away inspired to incorporate in my own classroom many of the things I saw. If I were raising young children in the Highland area, I would certainly enroll them at Building Blocks.

Building Blocks is THE best. My son was there from the time he was 2 years old until kindergarten,…read moreand for many summer camps after. He made life long friends, immeasurable personal growth, and has so many cherished memories from his time at Building Blocks. I absolutely loved the teachers there, their Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy, and the leadership of Suzanne Gabli, Building Blocks Executive Director. My son graduated from preschool with self-confidence, empathy, a love for nature, and the tools he needed to be successful in kindergarten and elementary. I can't give high enough praise to Building Blocks. I would recommend them wholeheartedly .

My kiddos have been going to CKLC for almost a year now and they absolutely love it there. Every…read moreday my 5 year old walks in he is greeted with a huge hug from his teacher, who has gone leaps and bounds beyond what previous daycares have done in getting him ready for kindergarten. I have a challenging two year old as well, and the discipline is right in line with what I would expect from a daycare. Great communication, safe environment, tons of outdoor play, and my kids are loved! What more could a parent ask for?

My daughter went to Creative Kids for four years. There have been plenty of times where I wished I…read morecould pull her out, but I never got the nerve. When I finally told the director/owner we were leaving (you have to give a 30 day notice to get deposit back) she rudely asked me why. Taken back by her attitude, I answered her as vaguely as I could. Turns out she told other parents I was a liar, and she blames me for every parent that pulled their child out after I left. She treats the parents in a terrible way and she treats her staff just as bad. I feel bad for the new parents that don't know what they're getting into, fair warning to everyone considering Creative Kids, you better be in for life because once you tell the owner/director you're leaving, she boots you out that week.

Amazing school! The teachers are wonderful--so kind and patient. It's also a very authentic…read moreMontessori program. If you're looking for a truly legitimate Montessori experience, I highly recommend it.

We have been going to this school for a long time and have been so impressed with both the staff…read moreand the teachers. Teachers are great and the kids learn a lot.

Please make sure to thoroughly research this place before sending your child here…read more We enrolled our children at this center with high hopes, but our experience was deeply concerning and ultimately disappointing. On our second day, our child sustained injuries (by a teacher) during a transition to outdoor play. According to the incident report and findings posted on Michigan's Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) website, a staff member lifted our child by one arm, resulting in a dislocated elbow. When the child fell, they were dragged by the ankle toward the door. This incident was formally documented and substantiated by state regulators. We also encountered issues with transparency and communication. Despite available space in the GSRP program, our application was ignored without explanation. At the same time, the center was actively promoting the program on social media and encouraging others to apply. Classroom ratios were another major concern. In the Infant 2 room, we personally observed up to seven children assigned to one teacher--well above the state-mandated 4:1 ratio. Although this was reported to the state, and temporarily addressed, the issue returned within weeks. We received multiple calls stating our child had a fever as high as 104°F. However, upon immediate arrival, we often found our child active and well. After bringing our own thermometer, we rarely confirmed a fever. This raised concerns about whether these calls were being used to reduce classroom numbers during staffing shortages. We also observed a pattern of retaliation after raising concerns. For example, our child received a write-up for questionable reasons. We witnessed management speaking harshly to both children and staff, at times causing staff members to become visibly upset. In one instance, our child was threatened by another student with violent language. Despite the center's stated zero-tolerance policy, the response was dismissive. We were left feeling that disciplinary standards were not applied consistently. Adding to our concern, we noticed that at least three of the five-star reviews on Google appear to have been written by current or former staff members. This raises questions about the accuracy of the center's overall rating and public image. We stayed longer than we should have, largely because of several wonderful teachers who truly cared about the children. Sadly, even those educators have begun to leave. The center does have potential, but meaningful change is needed--both at the local management level and within district leadership. We would like to return in the future, but only if that change occurs.

I cannot rave enough about this Tutor Time location. The teachers and administrators are…read moresupportive, kind, and knowledgeable. They genuinely care and love each of their kids. I miss them.