Our family has been members of St. Michael's for five years. There are so many good things to tell…read moreyou about! Where to begin? * You can choose from three weekend services, all having their own "flavor." The Saturday night service is casual and family oriented and provides dinner afterward. Early Sunday morning is traditional and liturgical, with hymns and the pipe organ. Late Sunday morning is contemporary music with a praise team. * Lutheran theology is the BEST. I've never been to a church that so frequently (and rightly) puts the gospel at the center of everything. You will hear about Jesus Christ in every sermon! If you'd like to learn more about what Lutherans believe, go to http://bookofconcord.org/ * This church takes teaching its children seriously. Middle schoolers must be confirmed; this requires three years of attending Wednesday night classes taught by the pastor himself. Of course there are Sunday school classes and an active youth ministry with a full-time youth director. Additionally, its VBS is renowned in the area with typically 400 children in attendance; it uses materials from www.answersingenesis.org * Most importantly, the church runs its own accredited Lutheran school serving children from preschool through 8th grade (see its separate Yelp listing, https://www.yelp.com/biz/st-michael-lutheran-school-portage). Our son is a SMLS graduate! St. Michael's also operates a year-round day care center for infants through preschoolers called Christ for Kids. * There are many other ministries at St. Michael's. Small groups meet in members' homes. There is a Stephen Ministry serving people who are grieving or struggling with other problems. The church has "adopted" a tiny isolated village in Northern Canada and sends a ministry team there throughout the year. There is something for everyone at St. Michael's!

Our family has loved The Montessori School and are thankful for such a safe and welcoming…read moreeducational environment. Both of our kids attended TMS for primary and we are still coming back for elementary summer camp each year! The staff and administration team are professional and kind and are always thinking of creative ways to engage the students and their caregivers to build community. If you are looking for an authentic Montessori experience in Kalamazoo, The Montessori School is an excellent option!

TMS is an incredible school with an incredible staff who truly cares about the growth and…read moredevelopment of every child as an individual. We are so grateful to have found TMS for our children and to be welcomed into the TMS community.

The teachers are all trained and qualified, and they are continuously working towards certificates…read moreand degrees to better the quality of their teaching. All children are welcome, no matter their background or behavior. As an employee, I feel like I belong here. I'm supported by the administration and they reach out to check on all of us. We do our best to be like a family here. We have monthly training nights and occasional professional development workshops to support the teachers in being the best they can be. I was supported while being pregnant and on maternity leave. As a parent, my child has learned so much here. He loves his friends and teachers, and I'm not sure where we would be without SaSLS! My son loves to come to school every day. He learns something new every day. I trust that he is safe, fed, and engaged in meaningful activities. The staff truly do care for every child in their care and treat them as their own! I also feel supported as a parent, and there's great teamwork built between caregivers and families. I strongly believe that my child's development and growth have been benefited by being at SaSLS.

My child had a great experience at the center. She learned a lot from her teachers. I loved the…read moresecurity & felt my child was always safe & in good hands.

We have a Daughter in Law who teaches there, so we know what a wonderful opportunity this…read moreeducational facility gives to the people in this community!!

Love the school for the education my son gets, but the parking is horrible. If you park in the…read moreparking lot because you have an early pick up, you are stuck until the snake is gone. There's the option of the mud bowl though.... :-/

Our son has been attending since he was an infant and has had an amazing experience the whole time…read more My son loves the teachers and he even knows many of the support staff by name. They offer lots of extracurricular programs to make sure that school is fun and exciting, there's something new every season. I am pleased with the curriculum that is offered and the foundation it is providing to my son to prepare him for kindergarten and elementary school.

Horrible. I'd give 0 stars if possible. The director doesn't know how to be a leader. Communication…read moreis absolutely the worst. You can talk to the director, but the teachers never find out unless you tell them everything too. The food for the children may not be in their control but it is ridiculous to think the kids will eat some of it. I wouldn't want it eat it. The main teacher in the older class doesn't care about the kids. Never seems to be paying much attention. Children ask for help and she ignores it. The younger teachers are great. They help in all classes and have more patience and caring hearts.

Danielle has been my childs provider for almost 3 years. Thats through one divorce, 3 jobs on 3…read moredifferent schedules, 2 personal hospitalizations (in which she kept my child when no one else was able) my kid going to preschool, my ex being a jerk at her house, potty training, and soon to be my kid going to kindergarten. Let me tell you of what i am certain: She is likely the most flexible, reliable, accomodating, and mellow provider in the city of kalamazoo. She is open essentially 24/7, and besides sick days, gives you 3-6 months of notice for the days she intends to close for the year. The kids meals are homecooked 80% of the time unless she wants to treat them to ordering from a restaurant on her dime. Toys are bought regularly and on rotation, so kids don't get bored. She just bought scooters for the summer, to accomodate kids of all sizes and ages, because when the weather permits the kids are outside enjoying the sun. She encourages developmental milestones (potty training, getting dressed to go outside, etc) as soon as she observes the childs capacity to do so. She communicates thoroughly with me about any issues, opportunities, concerns, or wins when it comes to my child. She enacts fair and realistic consequences to misbehavior for all children. You make a mess, you clean it up. You act destructive, you don't get to play anymore. You throw a fit, you go to time out until you calm down. There are no exceptions, she's no nonsense. And this includes parents. If she brings a concern to you and it goes unaddressed, she will not hesitate to be firm. She takes child care seriously. And as a mother, I appreciate that. I know my kid is in good hands, because she advocates for the kids directly, even in the face of being disrespected herself. Overall she's wonderful, and i've kept my kid with her for 3 years for good reason.

Where do I start. First & foremost if you are considering this daycare please be advised to NOT…read moreshare ANY personal details about your life regarding family. My two grade age children attended since February 2026, & I kid you not EVERY single time I dropped off or picked up, I was held for 20 to 30 minutes being informed about an individual & her personal business was ran down to me from top to bottom. First thing walking in a facility I do not want to hear about another woman/families personal situation. Confidentiality is nonexistent in her business. Second, whenever licensing was being called on her, she would prompt the current families by giving them a heads up, letting them know licensing might call them, not only was she prompting for "licensing calls" she would ask people to leave her a review, I never understood why she was adamant about getting a review in the middle of the day. Weird. Most people leave reviews when they feel the business is deemed a review. Her dog resides in the kitchen where meals are being prepared. It was her business so I never questioned her but it's something that never sat well with me. It is gross, and the kitchen was barely cleaned. On August 27, 2026 I woke up to a text message stating she could never keep my kids overnight again. But she failed to tell me that she had a 12-year-old boy sleeping in the room with my 10-year-old daughter. After multiple times of telling my daughter, "you are acting like a bitch" and telling my eight year-old autistic son "you are an asshole" I should've known she did not value simple morals, such as separating young boys and young girls. Whenever you bring concerns to her, she deflects and will terminate you. To me that is a bribery tool "I can treat your children how I want to because this is my place of business". If you have any concerns as a parent, regarding how she handles children it's safe to say you will not have service services. Keep in mind this is not hearsay. I've slickly asked her about name-calling and she does admit it. She cannot take constructive criticism. If a child is crying, she gets in their face and instigates their emotions. She makes a lot of side remarks about murder. " If your kids keep acting like that, they're either gonna be dead or in jail" What daycare provider besides a screwed up one find that type of language appropriate? So please inquire at your own risk.

The staff at Tutor Time of Portage is incredible. Our children have been there since birth and have…read morereceived incredible care and impactful early education that set them up for success when entering elementary school. The fact that they attract college students who are working through their early education degrees shows that their culture and education model are working. Some of them have even gone on to be employed in the same school district, meaning their impact on this community continues to grow and shine. One of my kids even had a former staff member as their teacher when that person entered their 1st year of teaching! Talk about an easy transition for both of them! We've been with them for 7 years now and will be sad to say goodbye when our kids finally age out. Keep up the great work, team!

Our daughter has been attending since she was an infant. She (and I) have made personal, genuine…read moreconnections and relationships with each of her teachers. They know her inside and out, and I have never doubted her safety or care, which as a mom, you definitely want to make sure of. Each day is engaging and full of learning, starting all the way from infant one. I'm so thankful that tuition includes diapers and food. It's one less thing on my mental load. Specifically Lily, Erin, and Emily have been key in my daughter's growth and I am so thankful.

Preschool programming here is great. They cover a variety of topics to engage students and have…read morethem learning in a fun way! Shelby Thomas

Worst daycare I've ever worked at. The teachers were nice and all loved the kids, although it was…read morehard to be happy at work with the way management treated us. I left in Dec 2022.