I loved the people there but the teacher and other were just bad. The rules and dress codes there…read morewere way to stricked and it was awful I literally could not wear any of my clothes I just left like 5 years ago and have brother that goes and he still hates it. they my have good academics but the teachers and some students are terrible and teacher don't give a crap about bully's and stuff. LIES LIES LIES

We love this school! All three of my kids have been students since pre-K. My oldest one is now in…read morehigh school, and my younger two still attend. The teachers, admin, and staff all know my kids by name and make them feel seen. We are really happy with the academics, and our test scores are significantly higher than the Colorado average. I love how the school feels like a community. We feel like the rules and dress code are reasonable, and they are there to help the kids thrive in life and the learning environment. We also love their sports and fine arts programs. My kids are involved in both, and they have had amazing experiences. If you are looking for a Christian worldview paired with a great education, we would highly recommend it.

My daughter has been attending Patience Montessori for over a year and a half now…read more My wife and I looked at a variety of local schools and chose Patience because we loved the diversity among teachers and the convenient logistics. Colorado isn't a particularly diverse state so having several ethnicities and cultures represented at school is important to us. Our daughter has been taught to love learning and be independent there. She's been shown a tremendous amount of love and has grown out of her shy, quiet demeanor into a social, confident personality. The fact that Patience is open from 7:30am to 5:45pm has been an unexpectedly important part of our happiness with the school. As a two income family having the flexibility to drop off early and pick up without having to leave the office in the middle of the afternoon has taken a lot of stress out of our lives. I highly recommend that you look at Patience - we have been incredibly happy with the education, care, and love for our daughter.

Our Experience at Patience Montessori: A Cautionary Account…read more Our time at Patience Montessori was unfortunately marked by significant concerns regarding the care of our child and the overall environment of the daycare. What should have been a nurturing, supportive partnership turned into a stressful and unhealthy experience for our entire family. Mismanagement and Poor Communication From the beginning, I had concerns about the center's management. When I approached the director to discuss issues such as classroom transitions, choking hazards, teacher turnover, and the handling of pumped breast milk, I was met with a dismissive and defensive attitude. Instead of engaging in a constructive dialogue, the director consistently deflected responsibility and placed blame on parents or staff. Communication at this daycare was a recurring problem. Any concerns raised were typically ignored or met with hostility. Over time, it became clear that the director only engaged with me to point out what she believed I was doing wrong as a parent--including breastfeeding choices, carrying my child, or even my child removing her shoes at school. This level of intrusion into parenting decisions felt entirely inappropriate and overreaching. High Staff Turnover and Questionable Hiring In just six months, my child had six different teachers in the toddler room. This high turnover created instability and was never proactively communicated to parents. After the sixth teacher, my child--previously happy to attend--began crying at drop-off and describing the new teacher as "mean" and "scary." I later learned that this teacher refused to offer milk based on a personal belief that another child might mistakenly drink it. Shockingly, she had cycled through twelve different daycare centers before arriving at this one. Concerning Treatment of Children and Staff More alarming were the reports I heard directly from staff members, who confided in me about the director's behavior. They expressed discomfort with being sworn at in front of children, being pressured to operate over legal child-to-adult ratios, and being given questionable directions, including how to minimize parent-teacher interactions during drop-off. On multiple occasions, the director interrupted private conversations I was having with my child's teachers under the pretense of needing to "talk privately" with them. This left me feeling that transparency with parents was being intentionally avoided. Emotional Wellbeing and Child Development One of my deepest concerns was the director's approach to emotional development. Patience's philosophy, as described to me, discouraged staff from comforting children in distress. Staff were reportedly told not to hold, soothe, or validate a crying child's emotions. "She needs to be on her own," they were instructed. This rigid interpretation of the Montessori philosophy felt, to me, like emotional neglect rather than encouragement of independence. Montessori education values independence, yes--but not at the cost of compassion and emotional support. Children deserve comfort and guidance as they learn to regulate their feelings. What I witnessed and heard about at Patience Montessori deeply contradicted those values. Final Thoughts What I hoped for was a nurturing and professional childcare environment--one that would support my child and work with me as a parent. Instead, I encountered a toxic culture, a lack of professionalism, and a director who was more interested in control than care. Ultimately, we had to find a new daycare where our child could feel safe, supported, and understood. I share our experience to help other families make informed decisions and to advocate for higher standards in early childhood care.

We've trusted Mindfish with all three of our kids for ACT prep, and every one of them significantly…read moreimproved their scores after working with their team. Our youngest daughter recently worked with Casey, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We debated whether she should even take the ACT because standardized testing has never been her strength. Casey gave her the confidence, strategies, and support she needed, and she ended up earning a score that exceeded all of our expectations. That score will also open up additional merit scholarship opportunities for college. Based on our experience with all three of our children, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mindfish to any family looking for ACT preparation. The investment has absolutely been worth it for our family.

Our son is doing ACT prep with Casey McKenna at Mindfish and its been a really great experience so…read morefar. Casey is flexible and established a nice rapport with Vincent. We are very grateful to work with him and would recommend him highly to others looking for ACT prep. When our son (junior at Boulder High) was struggling with Calculus, Ben Tweedlie at Mindfish was amazingly helpful. We have a daughter who is a sophomore at CU Boulder in Chemical Engineering who we realized could also use a tutor for Calculus. My 16 year old found out she was going to see Ben also and said "oh you'll really like him. He's great. He's funny and very helpful at explaining things." Folks, if that doesn't say it all I don't know what does. I tried to act cool, but as a parent, its nice to hear your teenager really likes their tutors. We are very happy to have found Mindfish.

My children went to stargate after my son was told he was gifted. It was good at first, all the way…read morethrough elementary school. But as my son went into Middle School, we almost had to take him out of school because of the teachers. Then, he went on to high school, and my daughter went to middle school, They both complained about the teachers. They only had one teacher they liked. A lot of times, they would come home upset that something had been stolen from them.

This school is for gifted children. They specialize in making learning holistic and differentiated…read moreto meet the individual needs of each student. The teachers here really care and love their students as if they were their own children.

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.

My daughter is thriving here. I am so impressed with their staff and educational path for my child…read more My daughter comes home happy and I love seeing her show me new things she's learning or tell me new words in her vocabulary. They are amazing at communication as well. Highly recommend

My son attended VFS from 10 months old to three and a half years so we got to experience all three…read morerooms. We also sent our one year old daughter here. Miss Cathy is amazing became a second mother to our son. Jaqueline and Nathaniel Cradle are involved and knowledgable leaders who constantly are improving both the physical center, and the development of their staff. The focus on social emotional development was huge for our kids. Highly recommend!

I cannot in good faith recommend this school to any child or family. My child went to this school…read morefor about 1.5 years, starting at about 2.5. I have PTSD from the judgement my child received, lack of support, poor communication, and overall unprofessionalism of leadership. The teachers were very kind, but unfortunately, not fully equipped to support a variety of children's needs. My child has thrived since leaving this school and had zero issues with classmates and teachers. I believe if you're child is quite docile and loves to work alone that this could be a fine enough option for you, but if that's not the case, I'd encourage you to look elsewhere. And my best advice is just to talk to a handful of parents at the school. It can seem really nice on the surface, but the best way to know what it's really like is to talk to the community of parents that currently have children enrolled. Many felt the same way, but as you know, it's hard to find good childcare so it was the lesser of the evils for a lot of families. I fully expect the school to try to retaliate this review (as defense was often the communication I was met with for any concerns), but I hope that some of the professionalism has come back to the school and they will just receive the feedback and learn from it.

My children have attended Autana for the last two years and we have had a great experience! It's…read moreimportant to remember when dealing with toddlers they will always be unpredictable. But the one thing that you can count on at Autana is them addressing and mediating any issues that may be happening. The women are sweet and nurturing. They teach structure and peace and love our kids. I love that they eat healthy snacks and do community activities with the families of the school so we can all get to know each other. If you are looking for women who really invest in their job this is the school for you.

Lucas has tutored both of my middle and high-school aged children for several years and we…read moreabsolutely treasure him! He cultivates just the right balance of fun and hard work in his classes, keeping his students engaged, inspired and challenged. More than a 'teacher', Lucas has been, and always will be, a mentor for our children and we greatly value the fact that he truly cares about them as people, beyond their academic journeys.

Kind, patient, friendly and super knowledgeable. Exactly what you want in an OG tutor working with…read morekids! Lucas's help moving my dyslexic child from struggling to read and write to loving it has been invaluable!! Highly recommend!!!