Prior to finding The Academy ECE of Westminster, my husband and I had visited at least half a dozen…read moredifferent daycare centers for our toddler, from big to small, from national chains to independently and locally owned and operated. We did not have a good impression of any of them. If they weren't cramped, dark, and musty, then they were stark, cold, and sterile. And then there was The Academy ECE of Westminster. The moment we walked through the door, we knew this place was it: the school exuded a family vibe that was both warm and welcoming. In particular, it felt like a school and not an institution, and that was important to us. We thought our little boy would flourish here and he did---he and his little brother! During our older boy's three years at the school before he started Kindergarten, he had made friends with almost every staff member and teacher, all of whom knew him by name and would stop to chat with him at drop-off and pick-up. Our younger boy (almost-three-nager) is now half way through his second year here. At drop-off, he plays peek-a-boo and hide-n-seek with his teachers. At pick-up, he gives them hugs, high-fives, and fist-bumps before happily skipping down the hall. As parents, what more do we ask for, knowing there are patient, kind, and ever so caring teachers who look after and bond with our children day in and day out? The school staff and teachers here love what they do and it shows. In return, we trust them with our most precious: our children. Management wise, it is worth noting that when we started sending our older boy here in the spring of 2019, the school was still a locally, privately, and independently owned and operated facility. However, since March 2021, it was acquired by a national management entity called Endeavor Schools. To Endeavor Schools' credit, they did successfully retain the school's original feel, that warm and welcoming family vibe that won us over to begin with. Most importantly, they have kept the same staff and teachers, the school's heart and soul in our humble opinion. As parents and as long-time clients, we can only hope that Endeavor Schools will continue to value the dedicated team they have here at The Academy ECE of Westminster. It's the people who make all the difference. Sincerely, Happy parents.

We just hit one and a half years here, so I thought I'd write a review to counter the extremely…read morenegative (albeit old) experience someone had. That doesn't sound like our experience at all. We moved to the area in August 2017 and toured three local daycares. The first we toured was more expensive, and classrooms had a very rigid curriculum where I felt like my son would be living under quarantine. The second was cheap but felt more like Lord of the Flies - total chaos, I was exhausted after being there for 15 minutes. Academy ECE hit a good balance in the middle - a good daily schedule but with plenty of free play time while moving between a classroom, the gym, the computer room, a moving space, and an outdoor playground. Staff seemed very friendly, classrooms looked fun but organized, so we enrolled. Fast forward to now - we're very happy with our choice. My son has a lot of friends in class, he brings home artwork, alphabet worksheets, and stories about his friends every day. We're attending birthday parties with other parents every other weekend. He's learning a lot. He participates in some really cool activities while at school (piano lessons, soccer buddies, art, and dance) which really takes a burden off of us for having to arrange those things outside of our daily 9-5, so our evenings can be free to hang out with him and have fun. When I drop him off every morning, his friends are yelling his name and greeting him with hugs at the door, it's great. He's happy and we're happy. I'm sorry another Yelper had such a negative experience, but ask yourself - if someone else's child has behavioral issues around your child, do you want it ignored? Or do you want a school who will work on it, contact the parents, use a process to address the issues? I feel like my son is safe, having fun, and learning here, and that's what is important to me.

Easy to schedule with an amazing expert clinician who immediately put my son at ease with the…read moreassessment. The comprehensive assessment was then explained in a conference and Robert even consulted with our occupational therapist. We look forward to participating in their recommended writing program over the summer. Would highly recommend Colorado Reading Center!!

Be cautious of fees with waitlist!!! We were waitlisted at multiple schools, toured even more, and…read morethis was the only one that required 1st month tuition. For the price, we were displeased with the amount of off days during the year, no provided food, and shorter hours compared to other schools. However, our decision to go elsewhere was based off a program that felt much more personable. We unfortunately missed the window to get our $2,225 deposit back by a week. The director had 0 leeway on this policy and you can imagine how heartbreaking it is to be out this money as a brand new family. The school's focus on profit and lack of empathy reassured us that we made the right decision. Shame on us for not communicating sooner and shame on them for profiting off new families trying to navigate the daycare system. The director offered a credit but we will not be sending our daughter somewhere that focuses more on money than the wellbeing of our family and child.

We love Goddard Westminster! We did a lot of researching and touring various daycare centers in the…read moreDenver metro area and happily settled on Goddard Westminster at the end of July 2021. We had a great experience *virtually* touring the site. Anna was very friendly and thorough during a time when we weren't able to meet with her easily in person. We had a follow-up tour on site and we got to see the school and I was so impressed to see all the teachers interacting with the kids. I remember seeing one teacher with two or three kiddos on her lap reading a book. I just loved seeing that unexpected sweet moment. You could really see that the kids trust and love their teachers. Our daughter was a little over 1 year old when she started and both she and I had some big emotions around starting a new daycare. Right off the bat, we appreciated the transparency and communication throughout the day. I know when my child has an "off" day and I love seeing photos of her interacting with the teachers and kids throughout the day. Their program infuses a lot of diverse learning opportunities and languages. I really can tell my child is loved at her school! I feel very grateful.

I will admit, under the previous leadership, I noticed a lot of issues within the school and…read moredisregarding parent feedback. Recent change in leadership has proven to change a lot of the issues I had previously discussed and expressed concern with. The new leadership team is really making great strides within improving the school experience for both students and parents. I am looking forward to seeing more positive changes moving forward. One thing that we love and have loved since our very first day is the community. We have an incredible class and the students and parents are all very close. We have finally found our village amongst our daughter's classmates and are so grateful to be surrounded by such incredible families.

My kids are going to ISD for their third year now, and we all absolutely love the school. The…read moreleadership is amazing--they are very responsive and do a great job communicating with parents about all aspects of the children's educational and behavioral journey. We also haven't experienced any serious bullying issues, which gives us great peace of mind. The teachers are wonderful and put a lot of effort into supporting the kids and helping them grow academically, socially, and personally. We truly appreciate everything the school and its staff do for our children.

Overall, we're very happy with TLE. We've been with them since they opened. My son was 3.5 y/o when…read morewe enrolled, and it was his first time in a school setting. What i like the most about it, is that I feel like he's actually in school and not just day care. He has a curriculum and is actually learning. He comes home and tells me all kinds of things- what to do in a fire, who to call in an emergency, shows me how he writes and spells his name. I'm very impressed with the academic portion and am confident he will be well prepared for kindergarten. I also adore the staff. My kiddo adores his teachers Ms Mel and Ms Bailey, and also adores some of his previous teachers Ms Michele and Mr Brandon (they now teach the younger class). I feel like he's bonded to them all, and any interaction I've ever seen from any of them with any of the kids has been compassionate, kind and professional. All in all I've seen my kiddo grow and thrive in this environment. You couldn't have convinced me that he would have transitioned so well and loved it so much. I was prepared for daily resistance. But he does great and has also made some great friends. 4 stars just because nothing is perfect. ($). Lol. But overall we're very happy with our experience here

We've had 2 of our 3 children at this TLE facility since they opened earlier this year. Overall,…read morewe are happy with our choice to enroll here. They are aren't the cheapest, but from our 7 years of paying for child care we've come to this conclusion: You get what you pay for. Prior child care places have been cheaper, but we fought with high teacher turnover, subpar(if any) educational programs, and cleanliness issues. With TLE we appreciate the staff's honesty and sincerity. Even within the corporate company's protocol, there is a sense of caring and not just cattle herding from the staff and on-site management. So far, the teacher turnover is low, and the facility is kept as clean as can be. You can tell it's a corporation, but that's as expected. They aren't trying to be a mom and pop in-home daycare. They have structure, but aren't over the top with intense restrictions or orders for the kids or parents. In the education realm, our 4 yr old has really shown progress that we would attribute a fair amount to the little courses they are putting the kids through. Each week we'll hear about new dinosaurs, or what planets are, or some sea animal, or that 4 + 4 is 8, or a new song. TLE has also been accommodating with the 4yr old being bussed over midday from the local school's Pre-K program. For our younger kid, we started him there in the infant room. I would say we like how the infant room is just that - for infants. There's a level of protocol they follow, but the teachers still get to be loving caregivers. And once the kids can walk, they're on to the next class up and so on up to each new class as they progress. This is different than our prior experiences where the infant room was what we considered a fairly wide age range(3 months to almost 2yrs), and were only bumped up if you pushed for it. Our younger kid is now 14 months and started a soft move up in class right at 12 months . He sleeps on a big boy cot. He's given the big kid's food choices. And he regularly has class projects that seem to be keep him busy and happy. In summation - We're happy with our kids here. My one con is more of a corporate policy deal. If you drop off your kids prior to 8:30am, you are charged additional fees(and I believe it's per kid). I suspect that the majority of ALL parents have to be at work by 8am or earlier. This is why I can't give 5 stars. Before 7am, sure charge me. Before 8:30am? They also have additional charges if you have to pick up after 5:30pm. These seem petty. We had friends that chose to go elsewhere solely because of this.

As the mother of a 1st grade boy who's finishing his first year at PWCCS, I've got to say that I am…read moreso pleased and completely impressed by this school. The staff at PWCCS are caring and attentive with students and parents. The academic and spiritual curriculum are well balanced and thorough. And I love how organized everything is. PWCCS is also an incredibly active school, with school-wide events throughout the year. I love the small class size, the school's active interest in using the advances of technology to aid in teaching and I love the open lines of communication we parents have with everyone at the school -- from the principal, to the teachers, to other parents as well. And one more very important reason I love this school -- my son is thriving there. We are looking forward to next year.

This school may be the best kept secret in DPS. Everyone we've met there has been positive,…read moreresponsive, caring and professional. I am a retired high school teacher and coach and as such have experienced the good and bad in schools. Hallett Academy is a true gem!

My kid loves this school and everybody is so nice and the principal and the workers are super niceread more

This is a neighborhood gem of an elementary school. While the school's test scores are high, the…read morefirst thing you notice when you enter the building is the student artwork lining the hallways - a perfect example of how this school celebrates the whole child. If you are looking for a school with class sizes and teachers with the skill and will to tailor their instruction to meet the needs of all students, then I would strongly recommend Fremont Elementary.

Used to be a good school until they got a new principle. Believe me I have plenty of things that…read moreare wrong with this school but the fact that out of the 30 kids I know of within a 2 block radius only about 12 go there. I drive my kids 3 miles to school and live 10 houses away! This fact should say a lot. My son is still recovering from the mental abuse 3 years later!